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Associated PressJapanese Americans Won Redress, Fight for Black Reparations
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When Miya Iwataki and other Japanese Americans fought in the 1980s for the U.S....
February 25, 2023
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General NewsJapan PM Kishida Awarded Title of Honorary Sommelier
The Japan Sommelier Association awarded the title of Honorary Sommelier to Prime Minister Fumio Kish...
February 25, 2023
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Associated PressPeople across the World Gather to Mark War Anniversary
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — World landmarks were lit up in the colors of Ukraine’s national flag as peop...
February 25, 2023
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Associated PressJapan, Other G-7 Leaders Step Up Russia Sanctions
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and other Group of Seven leaders adopted a set of...
February 25, 2023
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Associated PressChina Issues Peace Plan; Zelenskyy Says He’ll Await Details
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — China called for a cease-fire and peace talks between Ukraine and Russia on Fri...
February 25, 2023
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AFP-JIJIU.N. Security Council Holds Minute of Silence on Ukraine War Anniversary
UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations Security Council held a minute of silence Friday to mark the fir...
February 25, 2023
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Asia-PacificHong Kong Population Drops for 3rd Year under COVID Shadow
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s government announced on Feb. 16 that the territory’s population dropped...
February 25, 2023
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Associated PressBiden Unveils New Ukraine Weapons Package, Russia Sanctions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration declared its Ukraine solidarity with fresh action as well...
February 25, 2023
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Associated PressAs Ukraine Marks Year of War, Leader Vows to Secure Victory
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s leader pledged Friday to push for victory in 2023 as he and other Ukr...
February 25, 2023
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EuropeG7 Agrees to Expand Economic Aid to Ukraine to $39 Bil.
BENGALULU, India (Jiji Press) — Finance ministers and central bank governors of the Group of Seven m...
February 25, 2023
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Political PulseJapanese ‘Peer Pressure’ May Prevent Return to Pre-COVID Life
Perhaps you’ve heard the old joke about a luxury cruise ship that was about to sink. Urging the pass...
February 25, 2023
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EuropeUkrainian Athletes Going All Out to Help Their Homeland
PARIS — Notable Ukrainian athletes have been raising awareness — and funds — in support of their hom...
February 25, 2023
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Outside ContributorsAfter a Year of Russian Aggression in Ukraine, the World Must Act Together to Ensure International Law Will Prevail
Recognizing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as a challenge to the international order, the European Uni...
February 25, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Taking Prominent Role in Efforts to Pressure Russia
Ever since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine last year, Japan has stayed in lockstep with the ...
February 25, 2023
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Film & TVMakoto Shinkai’s ‘Suzume’ Screened at Berlin Film Festival
BERLIN — Animated film “Suzume no Tojimari” (“Suzume”), directed by Makoto Shinkai, had its official...
February 24, 2023