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General NewsGovt plans to introduce certification system for Japanese language schools, national qualification for teachers
The government has drawn up a plan to establish a system to certify the nation’s Japanese language s...
August 1, 2022
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ReutersMyanmar junta extends emergency rule, cites need for stability
The head of Myanmar’s junta on Monday blamed instability for stalling efforts to implement a peace p...
August 1, 2022
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Crime & CourtsFamily members say Unification Church caused suffering
Two people described to The Yomiuri Shimbun how they suffered after family members became followers ...
August 1, 2022
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Associated Press1st ship carrying Ukrainian grain leaves the port of Odesa
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The first ship carrying Ukrainian grain has set off from the port of Odesa, Tu...
August 1, 2022
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Associated PressNichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on ‘Star Trek,’ has died at 89
Nichelle Nichols, who broke barriers for Black women in Hollywood when she played communications off...
August 1, 2022
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Associated PressSouth Africa’s ANC says economy, corruption are priorities
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa says the fight against corruption and wor...
August 1, 2022
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ObituariesRenowned Japanese Violinist Yoko Sato Dies at 72
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Noted Japanese violinist Yoko Sato died of liver cancer at a hospital in the city...
August 1, 2022
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Washington PostA policy win, an economic hit: Turbulent week reflects Biden’s challenge
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden notched a series of unexpected policy wins just hours after emergin...
August 1, 2022
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General NewsPM Kishida urges lawmakers to thoroughly explain ties with Unification Church
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida urged fellow Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers to thoroughly explain a...
August 1, 2022
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GlobalStriking nuclear disarmament deal seen as difficult at NPT review conference
NEW YORK — Participating parties were set to gather Monday in New York for a review conference of th...
August 1, 2022
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Washington PostMajor legal fights loom over abortion pills, travel out of state
The Supreme Court’s three liberal justices, in denouncing their colleagues’ decision to eliminate th...
August 1, 2022
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TechnologyImproved Forpheus table tennis robot now handles 2-person team
A new version of the Forpheus table tennis robot demonstrates its skills during a public event at th...
August 1, 2022
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Washington PostTunisian judges on hunger strike for democracy
TUNIS – On his 33rd day without food, Judge Mohamed Tahar Kanzari lay curled on a mattress on the gr...
August 1, 2022
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Asia-PacificJapanese Man Detained in Myanmar
Bangkok, July 31 (Jiji Press)—A Japanese man in his 20s was detained by Myanmar security authorities...
August 1, 2022
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Washington PostHow Joe Manchin’s change of heart could revive the U.S. solar industry
DALTON, Ga. – The gamble by a company here churning out large volumes of solar panels was starting t...
August 1, 2022