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Associated PressAnxious about refugees, Polish cities reject memorial sirens
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Anxious about the wellbeing of their Ukrainian refugees, city mayors across Po...
April 10, 2022
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Associated PressIsraeli forces kill Palestinian militant in West Bank raid
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli troops on Saturday raided the hometown of a Palestinian who carried out a d...
April 10, 2022
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Associated PressJennifer Lopez posts ‘special story,’ an engagement ring
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jennifer Lopez has an engagement ring on her finger, and Ben Affleck may be the o...
April 10, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentKishida eager to realize hydrogen society
KOBE (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday stressed the importance of a shift to ...
April 10, 2022
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General News
6 more Ukrainian evacuees arrive in Japan
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Six Ukrainians fleeing their country from the Russian invasion arrived at Nari...
April 10, 2022
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General NewsJapanese seasonings spicing up the world
NEW DELHI / TOKYO — Neeraj Tyagi is a big fan of Japanese soy sauce, and uses it in the restaurant h...
April 10, 2022
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Japan In FocusNagasaki: Huis Ten Bosch marks 30th anniversary
SASEBO, Nagasaki — A resort facility that has become identified with Kyushu celebrated 30 years sinc...
April 9, 2022
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Crime & CourtsKelly verdict shines spotlight on plea-bargaining framework
Yomiuri Shimbun file photoGreg Kelly enters the Tokyo District Court on March 3. By Kazuma Sugimoto ...
April 9, 2022
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Associated PressHong Kong’s ex-No. 2 official to stand for leadership polls
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s former No. 2 official John Lee on Saturday formally declared his candid...
April 9, 2022
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Associated Press2 European divers rescued, search continues for Dutch teen
KUALA LUMPUR (AP) — Two Europeans who disappeared during a dive last week have been rescued by fishe...
April 9, 2022
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Associated PressPakistan’s embattled PM faces tough no-confidence vote
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s embattled prime minister faces a tough no-confidence vote Saturday intro...
April 9, 2022
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Defense & SecurityJapan, Philippines agree to strengthen security cooperation in first 2-plus-2 meeting
Japan and the Philippines held a 2-plus-2 meeting of their foreign and defense chiefs for the first...
April 9, 2022
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General NewsVending machine at Tokyo Station makes ramen in just 90 seconds
Travelers at Tokyo Station can now get freshly prepared ramen from a vending machine, ready in only ...
April 9, 2022
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ReutersEisai seeking accelerated FDA review of Alzheimer’s drug after U.S. coverage decision
Reuters — Eisai Co. on Friday said it still planned to seek an accelerated U.S. approval pathway for...
April 9, 2022
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BaseballAstros thump Angels, Ohtani gets 1st hit
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jeremy Peña got something even more rare than his first major league home run...
April 9, 2022