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Asia-PacificDon’t ‘play with fire’ over Taiwan, China’s Xi warns in call with Biden
WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned against playing with fire over Taiw...
July 29, 2022
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General News60% of municipalities do not disclose number of fatal accidents at nursing homes
About 60% of local governments nationwide do not disclose information about fatal accidents reported...
July 29, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentKishida to call for greater transparency of nuclear forces
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida plans to press world powers to provide greater transparency on their nu...
July 29, 2022
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CoronavirusNew coronavirus infections top 233,000, record high for 2nd day
The number of new cases of coronavirus infection confirmed in Japan on Thursday exceeded 233,000 for...
July 28, 2022
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General NewsUkrainian volunteers send ‘mom’s cooking’ to soldiers on the battlefield
IVANO-FRANKIVSK, Ukraine — An increasing number of Ukrainians are making packages of borscht and sen...
July 28, 2022
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Crime & CourtsAoki created official attire, sold suits for Tokyo Games
In addition to selling suits with the Olympic emblem, Aoki Holdings Inc., a major apparel company, w...
July 28, 2022
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General NewsUNESCO decision on Sado mine heritage listing likely to be delayed
The Sado Gold Mine in Sado, Niigata Prefecture, is unlikely to be added to the list of World Heritag...
July 28, 2022
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Associated PressCanada says pope’s apology to Indigenous not enough
QUEBEC CITY (AP) — The Canadian government made clear Wednesday that Pope Francis’ apology to Indige...
July 28, 2022
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Associated PressRussia steps up strikes on Ukraine amid counterattacks
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces on Thursday launched massive missile strikes on Ukraine’s Kyiv a...
July 28, 2022
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Washington PostWith tears, relatives see names of the dead on Korean War memorial
Marine Corps Pfc. Walter P. Cribben was frantic. His identical twin, Pvt. James J. Cribben, was with...
July 28, 2022
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Washington PostFed hikes rates by three-quarters of a percentage point to fight inflation
WASHINGTON – Taking aim at stubborn inflation, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rate...
July 28, 2022
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (7/29-8/4)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. View t...
July 28, 2022
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BaseballYanagita earns MVP as Pacific sweeps series
Another big blast helped the Pacific League sweep the two-game All-Star series against the Central L...
July 28, 2022
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Asia-PacificS. Korea’s Park vows to find solution to labor row with Japan
SEOUL (Jiji Press) — South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin on Wednesday stressed the need to find a...
July 28, 2022
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Asia-PacificSouth Korea / Hit Netflix drama ‘Squid Game’ nominated for 14 Emmy awards
Netflix’s South Korean megahit “Squid Game” has been nominated for 14 awards at the 74th Primetime E...
July 28, 2022