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Associated PressVatican says health of retired pope Benedict XVI ‘worsening’
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI ‘s health has worsened over the past hours due to adv...
December 29, 2022
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ReutersSerbs in northern Kosovo to start removing barricades from Thursday
MITROVICA, Kosovo (Reuters) – Kosovo Serbs who have been blocking roads in northern Kosovo for 19 da...
December 29, 2022
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ReutersHong Kong asks Japan to drop airport restrictions with 60,000 travellers affected
HONG KONG – Hong Kong’s government has asked Japan to withdraw a COVID-19 restriction that requires ...
December 29, 2022
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Associated PressNetanyahu government: West Bank settlements top priority
JERUSALEM (AP) — Benjamin Netanyahu’s incoming hard-line Israeli government put West Bank settlement...
December 29, 2022
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Associated PressNY Rep.-elect Santos investigated for lying about his past
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Rep.-elect George Santos of New York was under investigation by Long Island pro...
December 29, 2022
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Associated PressUS will require COVID-19 testing for travelers from China
The U.S. announced new COVID-19 testing requirements Wednesday for all travelers from China, joining...
December 29, 2022
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EconomyGovt seeks continued marine war insurance
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The government has asked non-life insurers to continue providing marine war ins...
December 29, 2022
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EconomyBanks to raise fixed housing loan rates
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Major banks are expected to raise their fixed housing loan rates next January a...
December 29, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentOperating rights for National Stadium to be sold to private sector by fiscal 2024
The rights to operate the National Stadium for 30 years are to be sold to private entities by fiscal...
December 29, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s transport ministry unveils outline for operational, safety systems of flying cars
An outline of the operational and safety systems for so-called flying cars has been released by the ...
December 29, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentLeadership contest stirs in Abe faction
A leadership grab appears to have kicked off in the largest faction of the ruling Liberal Democratic...
December 28, 2022
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CompaniesTesla to run reduced output in Shanghai in January, plan shows
SHANGHAI, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Tesla plans to run a reduced production schedule at its Shanghai plant ...
December 28, 2022
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General NewsNarita Airport bustles as holidaymakers leave Japan with coronavirus measures eased
NARITA, Chiba Prefecture — Congestion at Narita Airport in Chiba Prefecture reached its peak on Wedn...
December 28, 2022
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EconomyBOJ policy tweak eyes sustainable easing
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A Bank of Japan policymaker, at last week’s monetary policy meeting where the c...
December 28, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentNo plans for Cabinet reshuffle as Kishida shifts focus to diplomacy
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida plans to rebuild his administration following the dismissal of Reconstr...
December 28, 2022