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AFP-JIJIIn Cold Davos, Warmer Days Seen for the World Economy
DAVOS, Switzerland — An air of optimism for the global economy blew through Davos last week after fe...
January 21, 2023
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CompaniesJapan Convenience Store Sales Hit Record High in 2022
TOKYO — Convenience store sales in Japan in 2022 rose 3.7% from the previous year to a record high o...
January 21, 2023
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RussiaRussia Claims Progress in Eastern Ukraine; Kyiv Craves Tanks
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia claimed Friday to have captured a village in eastern Ukraine as part of ...
January 21, 2023
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Travel SpotsHokkaido Ice Hotel Reopens for Brief Winter Run
SAPPORO — Hoshino Resorts has opened the doors of its Ice Hotel for the season in Shimukappu, Hokkai...
January 21, 2023
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AFP-JIJINetflix’s Hastings Gives Up CEO Title; Peters Named Co-Chief
Netflix Inc. cofounder Reed Hastings is stepping aside as chief executive officer of the company he’...
January 21, 2023
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CompaniesTEPCO to Seek Govt Approval for Household Rate Hike
TOKYO — Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. plans to apply as early as this week for governme...
January 21, 2023
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Asia-PacificS. Korea: Quality, Accurate Translations of K-dramas, Movies are Needed to Reach More Fans
Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-ho made headlines by using his acceptance speech at the 2020 Golden...
January 21, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentJapan to Issue Bonds for Financial Aid to Ukraine
TOKYO — The Japanese government is preparing to issue special bonds to a World Bank Group fund to he...
January 21, 2023
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Associated Press
Church of England Apologizes for Treatment of LGBTQ People
LONDON (AP) — The Church of England formally apologized Friday for its treatment of LGBTQ people, ev...
January 21, 2023
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Asia-PacificMalaysia: Actress Michelle Yeoh Wins Golden Globe
Michelle Yeoh made history on Jan. 11 after becoming Malaysia’s first-ever Golden Globe award winner...
January 21, 2023
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Asia-PacificThe AP Interview: Envoy Says Taiwan Learns from Ukraine War
WASHINGTON (AP) — Taiwan has learned important lessons from Ukraine’s war that would help it deter a...
January 21, 2023
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Japan In FocusHiroshima: Oyster Shell Stucco Praised for Health-Friendliness
KURE, Hiroshima — A manufacturer in Hiroshima Prefecture has developed a health-friendly stucco made...
January 21, 2023
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (January 21)
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January 21, 2023
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Yomiuri Editorial
Purpose of Change to Category V Must Be Explained Clearly
What are the benefits of revising the status of COVID-19 under the Infectious Diseases Law? The gove...
January 21, 2023
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Yomiuri Editorial
Govt’s Planned Measures ‘on an Unprecedented Scale’ Must Be Effective
It is important to determine the factors behind the declining birth rate and steadily address the pr...
January 21, 2023