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CoronavirusTokyo logs 37,767 new cases
Tokyo logged 37,767 new cases of novel coronavirus infection on Friday, up by 953 from the same day ...
August 5, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentKishida plans to reshuffle his cabinet next Wednesday at earliest: sources
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August 5, 2022
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Associated PressThe AP Interview: Samantha Power vs. food crisis, Russia
WASHINGTON (AP) — Samantha Power won fame as a human rights advocate and was picked by President Joe...
August 5, 2022
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Associated PressFire at music pub in eastern Thailand kills at least 13
BANGKOK (AP) — At least 13 people were killed and dozens injured when a fire broke out early Friday ...
August 5, 2022
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ReutersAnalysis: Global energy crisis drives rethink of nuclear power projects
MANILA, Aug 5 (Reuters) – The Philippines’ Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) has not produced any el...
August 5, 2022
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Associated PressBanksy painting sprayed in West Bank resurfaces in Tel Aviv
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — A long-lost painting by the British graffiti artist Banksy has resurfaced in...
August 5, 2022
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ReutersRussia says it is ready to discuss prisoner swap with U.S.
Russia said on Friday it was ready to discuss prisoner swaps with the United States through an exist...
August 5, 2022
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Asia-PacificPelosi: China cannot stop US officials from visiting Taiwan
TOKYO (AP) — China will not isolate Taiwan by preventing U.S. officials from traveling there, U.S. H...
August 5, 2022
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ReutersPelosi praises Taiwan, says Asian trip wasn’t to change status quo
TOKYO – U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday praised Taiwan, pledged U.S. so...
August 5, 2022
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CoronavirusTokyo sets up free COVID test sites for Bon holidaymakers
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Friday set up free coronavirus testing sites at six locations ...
August 5, 2022
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Defense & SecurityChinese ballistic missiles fall within Japan’s EEZ for 1st time
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said Thursday that China had fired 11 ballistic missiles as part of what ...
August 5, 2022
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Asia-PacificChina moves to block stronger Taiwan-Japan ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping demonstrated his hardline, no-concession stance on the Taiwan issue Thu...
August 5, 2022
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Asia-PacificTaiwan issue complicates Japan-China moves to improve ties
PHNOM PENH/BEIJING — The impact of U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan spilled ...
August 5, 2022
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Defense & SecurityKishida, Pelosi affirm U.S.-Japan ties for peace across Taiwan Strait
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met with U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who is vis...
August 5, 2022
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Defense & SecurityChinese military drones spotted near Okinawa
Two Chinese military drones flew near the Sakishima Islands in Okinawa Prefecture on Thursday, the ...
August 5, 2022