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Asia-PacificChinese carrier aircraft conducted 260 takeoff, landing drills
Aircraft based on the Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning conducted a total of about 260 takeoff and l...
December 29, 2022
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CoronavirusJapan seeks to decide by end of March on whether to lower COVID classification
The government will seek to decide by the end of March whether to lower the official classification ...
December 29, 2022
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General NewsMade with love and hope
HIRAIZUMI, Iwate — A large shimenawa straw rope is hung at the gate of Motsuji temple in Hiraizumi, ...
December 29, 2022
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Yomiuri EditorialBeijing must stop illegal activities immediately
It is highly likely that China’s “overseas police” activities have infringed on the sovereignty and ...
December 29, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Save young people from the horrors of abuse
It is unacceptable for parents to threaten their children by telling them things like “You’ll go to ...
December 29, 2022
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Imperial FamilyPrincess Kako turns 28 as public appearances increase
Princess Kako, the younger daughter of Crown Prince Akishino, turned 28 on Thursday. This year, as ...
December 29, 2022
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Asia-PacificLack of info on China’s COVID outbreak stirs global concerns
BEIJING (AP) — Moves by the U.S., Japan and others to mandate COVID-19 tests for passengers arriving...
December 29, 2022
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General NewsBicycle trend boosts demand for parking solutions
In September, Katsushika Ward in Tokyo opened a new bicycle parking lot that can accommodate over 40...
December 29, 2022
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General NewsJapanese airport restriction upsets plans of Hong Kong travelers
GUANGZHOU, China – The Japanese government’s decision to limit direct passenger flights from China t...
December 29, 2022
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CoronavirusSome Chinese firms prioritize hiring people who have had COVID-19
BEIJING — As an increasingly serious labor shortage has been hitting China due to a massive surge in...
December 29, 2022
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Crime & CourtsDetails emerge of Japan triple murder crime scene
SAITAMA — A couple who were murdered Sunday in Hanno, Saitama Prefecture, were found lying in the ga...
December 29, 2022
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Asia-PacificRocky ride: Tesla stock on pace for worst year ever
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Owning Tesla stock this year has been anything but a smooth ride for investors. ...
December 29, 2022
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Asia-PacificU.S. approves potential sale of anti-tank systems to Taiwan for $180 mln
The U.S. State Department has approved the possible sale of Volcano anti-tank mine-laying systems to...
December 29, 2022
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Asia-PacificModi’s plan for India to bid for Olympics tinged with political overtones
NEW DELHI — The ruling party of India has formulated a plan to bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics ...
December 29, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentAbe’s Yamaguchi office closes
SHIMONOSEKI, Yamaguchi — The political office of the late Shinzo Abe in the former prime minister’s ...
December 29, 2022