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Asia-PacificPhilippine: WWF report should serve as wake-up call for country
A new report commissioned by the World Wildlife Fund contains grim findings: Plastic, which constitu...
February 23, 2022
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General NewsJapan firm develops windbreaker that blocks 99.9% of UV light to help young XP sufferers
A Japanese apparel manufacturer has developed a special windbreaker for children with xeroderma pigm...
February 23, 2022
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Reuters
World should send 60 million COVID-19 vaccines to North Korea, U.N. investigator says
SEOUL (Reuters) — The international community should form a strategy to provide North Korea with at ...
February 23, 2022
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Reuters
Ukraine urges more sanctions on Russia to ‘hit hard, hit now’
KYIV (Reuters) — Ukraine on Wednesday urged the West to impose more sanctions on Russia that target ...
February 23, 2022
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Politics & Government
S. Korean PM hopes to improve ties with Japan
SEOUL (Jiji Press) — South Korean Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum said Tuesday that he hopes to improve ...
February 23, 2022
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Imperial FamilyJapan’s Emperor turns 62, reflects on key events
Ahead of his 62nd birthday on Wednesday, the Emperor recently expressed his thoughts to the media at...
February 23, 2022
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Defense & SecurityJapanese PM announces sanctions against Russia, bans trade with two separatist regions in Ukraine
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday announced economic sanctions against Russia, in response t...
February 23, 2022
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General NewsJapanese companies strive to foster personnel to plug digital shortfall
In a bit to improve business efficiency and develop new services, companies are striving to foster p...
February 23, 2022
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Political SeriesInvisible threats / Reliance on overseas firms for genomic analysis risks data leaks
The Japanese government’s economic security concerns extend to the leakage of genetic information. I...
February 23, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Putin breaks with global order by recognizing Ukraine’s separatist areas
The decision clearly violates the principles of the U.N. Charter that stipulates respect for the sov...
February 23, 2022
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Associated PressOscars slim down, will hand out 8 awards ahead of broadcast
NEW YORK (AP) — To combat slumping ratings, the Oscars are undergoing a radical slimming down, with ...
February 23, 2022
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General NewsSilver medalist curling team dolls on display in Aichi
Hina dolls inspired by the Loco Solare women’s curling team that claimed silver at the Beijing Olymp...
February 23, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Ruling, opposition parties must constructively debate key issues
How will Japan deal with the prolonged novel coronavirus pandemic and growing international tensions...
February 23, 2022
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General NewsInvisible threats / Japan slow to act amid fears of China’s Olympic app
Amid China’s growing presence in both the military and economic fields, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida...
February 23, 2022
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General NewsSecurity cameras gaining varied uses in homes, businesses in Japan
Security cameras, originally aimed at stemming crime, are being put to a wide variety of uses these ...
February 23, 2022