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Associated PressSenegal Becomes Latest African Country to Toughen Punishment for Homosexual Acts
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal 's parliament has approved a new bill that toughens punishment for ...
March 13, 2026
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Associated PressChina Adopts an Ethnic Unity Law That Critics Say Will Cement Assimilation
BEIJING (AP) — China adopted a sweeping law Thursday to promote what it calls “ethnic unity,” a m...
March 13, 2026
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SoccerTrump Discourages Iranian Soccer Team from Attending the World Cup, Citing Safety Concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he did not think it would be “appropriate” for the ...
March 13, 2026
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Associated PressIran-Linked Hackers Take Aim at US and Other Targets, Raising Risk of Cyberattacks during War
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pro-Iranian hackers are targeting sites in the Middle East and starting to stre...
March 13, 2026
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ReutersTrump Administration Estimates Iran War Cost at over $11 Billion in Six Days, Source Says
WASHINGTON, March 11 (Reuters) - Officials from President Donald Trump's administration estimated...
March 13, 2026
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Performing ArtsLady Bess: Iroha Okuda, Mayuko Kominami Discuss Performing Elizabeth I’s Road to Queenhood
The Yomiuri ShimbunMayuko Kominami, left, and Iroha Okuda By Hideki Sukenari / Yomiuri Shimbun Senio...
March 13, 2026
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Insights Into The WorldRaise Interest Rate, Stop Yen’s Fall to Stabilize Prices
Riding on Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s popularity, the Liberal Democratic Party coasted to a h...
March 13, 2026
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ReutersKenya Arrests Man Trying to Smuggle over 2,000 Live Ants in His Luggage
NAIROBI, March 12 (Reuters) - A man was arrested with more than 2,200 live garden ants in his lug...
March 13, 2026
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Travel SpotsTravel Experiences Honored for Inclusion, Diversity
Travel destinations and experiences that foster inclusion, diversity and sustainability were cele...
March 13, 2026
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ReutersFirst Train to Pyongyang in Six Years Leaves Beijing as Neighbors Revive Link
BEIJING, March 12 (Reuters) - The first passenger train service between the Chinese and North Kor...
March 13, 2026
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Film & TVTokyo ‘Gozyuger’ Stage Show Pays Tribute to Super Sentai Series Following End of Beloved TV Drama
Gozyuger members strike poses at Theatre G-Rosso in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo. By Mishio Suzuko / Yomiuri S...
March 13, 2026
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BaseballShohei Ohtani Is Back in Miami, Where He’s Had Some Magical Moments. He’s Hoping This World Baseball Classic Brings Another
MIAMI (AP) — Shohei Ohtani calls Miami's loanDepot Park, the site of the knockout rounds of this ...
March 13, 2026
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Associated PressIran’s Supreme Leader Resolves to Keep Fighting in His First Public Remarks
DUBAI (AP) — Iran’s secretive new leader issued his first public statements Thursday, resolving t...
March 13, 2026
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Kabuki / Noh / RakugoRising Kabuki Star Works to Ensure Deaf Audience’s Enjoyment of Performances Through Tablet Subtitle Service
The Kabukiza Theatre in Tokyo has begun a free tablet rental service for those who are deaf or ha...
March 13, 2026
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EconomyJR Tokai Breaks Ground on Yamanashi Maglev Station; Will Be Part of Linear Chuo Shinkansen Line from Tokyo to Nagoya
The Central Japan Railway Co. (JR Tokai) held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday for the tent...
March 13, 2026