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Washington PostIn India, ‘Phase Down’ of Coal Actually Means Rapid Expansion of Mining
TALCHER, India - Pungent fumes wafted from the deep pit that cuts across the landscape like a small,...
February 27, 2023
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Asia-PacificGenetic Bank for Silkworms Approved in Chongqing
The National Genetic Resources Bank of the Silkworm in Chongqing — the first of its kind in China — ...
February 27, 2023
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General NewsJapan Lawyers to Report on Religion-Based Refusal of Blood Transfusions for Kids
The Jehovah’s Witnesses religious group is continuing to instruct its followers to forbid blood tran...
February 27, 2023
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South Korea: Why Do City Slogans Keep Changing?
Seoul city is moving to replace its 8-year-old slogan, “I.Seoul.U,” by putting two new candidates, “...
February 27, 2023
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ElectionsBy-Election Results to Directly Impact Kishida, Says Motegi
The Liberal Democratic Party’s Secretary General Toshimitsu Motegi told reporters after the party’s ...
February 27, 2023
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General NewsSnowplow Railcar Fascinates Train Fans in Hokkaido
A snowplow clears snow from the rails on the JR Soya Line in Hokkaido on Monday. The snowplow train ...
February 27, 2023
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ReutersNissan Raises Global EV Targets; to Increase U.S. Localization
TOKYO (Reuters) — Nissan Motor Co. on Monday raised its electrified car sales goals and said it wil...
February 27, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentPrime Minister Kishida Expresses Eagerness for Amending Japan Constitution
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed an eagerness on Sunday for amending the Constitution as soon ...
February 27, 2023
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ReutersU.S. Warns China Against Providing Lethal Aid for Russia’s War in Ukraine
KYIV (Reuters) — The United States warned China of serious consequences were it to provide arms to s...
February 27, 2023
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General NewsHotel In Hot Water For Only Changing Onsen Bath Water Twice A Year
An about 160-year-old hotel in Chikushino, Fukuoka Prefecture, has changed the hot spring water in i...
February 27, 2023
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General NewsPolice Box Tabby Cat Watches Over Japan Community
SAITAMA — A stray tabby that befriended a police officer is now the much-loved “resident cat” at a ...
February 27, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Diet to Discuss LGBT Bill in Current Session
A bill to promote understanding of sexual minorities has emerged as a pressing issue in the current ...
February 27, 2023
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EnvironmentJapan Sees Shortfall in Wind-Power Maintenance Staff
Japan lacks sufficient skilled personnel to maintain and inspect wind turbines. If the nation is to ...
February 27, 2023
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Washington PostDoctors Who Touted Ivermectin as Covid Fix Now Pushing It for Flu, RSV
First, the group of doctors championed ivermectin as a covid panacea. It failed to live up to the hy...
February 27, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentGaaSyy Informs Upper House of Intention to Apologize
House of Councillors lawmaker GaaSyy, whose real name is Yoshikazu Higashitani, informed the upper ...
February 27, 2023