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RussiaYoung Russians flee to neighboring countries following partial mobilization
A sharp increase in the number of young people leaving Russia since Moscow announced a partial milit...
September 28, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentAbe’s state funeral in pictures and video
The state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was held at Nippon Budokan in Chiyoda Ward, T...
September 28, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentRussia approves Japanese fishing around northern territories
Russia has approved Japanese fishing operations to catch Okhotsk atka mackerel in waters around Kuna...
September 28, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentLuminaries gathered for Abe’s state funeral
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, with their daughter Princess Kako, sat in the front r...
September 28, 2022
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DeliciousTokushima Pref. strives to turn ‘forest caviar’ into juicy new local specialty
TOKUSHIMA — Efforts are underway to make finger limes, a citrus fruit native to Australia, a juicy d...
September 28, 2022
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Yomiuri EditorialMourners honor achievements of former prime minister / Diplomatic legacy must be strategically utilized
That so many dignitaries from overseas visited Japan to mourn former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is so...
September 28, 2022
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General NewsVictims of Mt. Ontake eruption remembered
OTAKI, Nagano (Jiji Press) — A memorial service was held on Tuesday to mark the eighth anniversary o...
September 28, 2022
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Imperial FamilyJapan’s Imperial family sends 7 members, 4 envoys to Abe’s state funeral
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko were among the seven Imperial family members who atten...
September 28, 2022
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (September 28)
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September 28, 2022
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Politics & Government700 dignitaries from around the globe attend Abe’s state funeral
About 700 overseas dignitaries attended the state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tu...
September 28, 2022
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Washington PostA divided Japan sends off Shinzo Abe, its polarizing former leader
TOKYO - In death as in life, Shinzo Abe polarized public opinion in Japan. As mourners lined up Tues...
September 28, 2022
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Washington PostHow Kevin McCarthy’s political machine worked to sway the GOP field
WASHINGTON - Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.) made a name for himself as a firebrand social media phen...
September 28, 2022
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EconomyBeer drinkers squirrel away suds in anticipation of price hikes
Beer sales typically decrease after the long, hot summer has ended, but they are continuing to rise ...
September 28, 2022
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Associated PressOver 194,000 Russians flee call-up to neighboring countries
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — It took Vsevolod four days to drive from Moscow to Russia's southern border ...
September 28, 2022
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Associated PressBlasts precede Baltic pipeline leaks, sabotage seen likely
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Denmark said Tuesday it believed “deliberate actions” by unknown perpetrators ...
September 28, 2022