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EuropeLooted shops in Bucha
Bucha, the location of a Russian massacre of unarmed citizens, was a town popular with young people ...
December 22, 2022
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EuropeUkraine rebuilds amid war: Reports from Kyiv suburbs
It has been almost 10 months since Russian troops invaded Ukraine in February. Residents in Kyiv’s s...
December 22, 2022
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ArtKumanofude brush makers try to stay a hair ahead
KUMANO, Hiroshima — While sitting at his workshop table, Masaki Sanemori picks up and closely examin...
December 22, 2022
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Asia-PacificNepal: Ropes on climbing routes litter Mt. Everest
Record-setting mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa didn’t find any fixed ropes in the “death zone” on Mt. E...
December 22, 2022
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Asia-PacificGoldman Sachs: Pakistan projected to be among largest economies in the world in 2075
A research paper published by Goldman Sachs recently projected Pakistan to be the sixth-largest econ...
December 22, 2022
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CompaniesMos Burger to release ‘luxury’ beef burger using prime cuts from whole cows
One million servings of a special hamburger using prime beef from a whole cow will be available at M...
December 22, 2022
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DeliciousNoodles (and shop) disappear in minutes
Kagawa Prefecture, sometimes called “Udon Prefecture,” is famous for locals’ love of udon noodles. N...
December 22, 2022
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Asia-PacificBali’s worsening water crisis threatens local culture
JATILUWIH, Indonesia (AP) — Far from Bali’s beaches and hotels, farmer I Ketut Jata stands on a moun...
December 22, 2022
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General NewsHeavy snow expected again throughout much of Japan over Christmas weekend
Heavy snow is expected throughout much of the country from Thursday through Monday. In Niigata Pre...
December 22, 2022
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Associated Press20-year church abuse probe ends with monsignor’s quiet plea
Twenty years after city prosecutors convened a grand jury to investigate the handling of priest-abus...
December 22, 2022
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Associated PressAfghan women weep as Taliban fighters enforce university ban
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Taliban security forces in the Afghan capital on Wednesday enforced a high...
December 22, 2022
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Associated PressMusk says Twitter in precarious position, defends cost cuts
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Elon Musk is defending his massive cost-cutting at Twitter as necessary for the...
December 22, 2022
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Associated PressWHO “very concerned” about reports of severe COVID in China
GENEVA (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization said the agency is “very concerned” about ri...
December 22, 2022
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Associated PressTrump tax audits required by IRS were delayed, panel says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS failed to pursue mandatory audits of Donald Trump on a timely basis during...
December 22, 2022
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Associated PressRed Cross conducts rare visit with 3,400 Yemen war prisoners
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Red Cross said Wednesday that it had conducted rare visits to thous...
December 22, 2022