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Associated PressBiden’s Saudi visit aims to balance rights, oil, security
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — President Joe Biden met Friday with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salm...
July 16, 2022
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Japan In FocusFukuoka: Traditional craft, recycled thread create chic items
KITAKYUSHU — A textile company in the Kyushu region has developed a technology using recycled thread...
July 16, 2022
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Japan In FocusKyoto: Confusing crossroads have dangerous consequences
KYOTO — Although Japan’s old capital Kyoto is known for streets laid out like a chessboard, you can ...
July 16, 2022
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Asia-PacificChina: Hottest June in over 60 years
The average monthly temperature across China reached 21.3 C in June, the hottest June since 1961, th...
July 16, 2022
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General NewsSchools take unique measures to prevent heatstroke in students
Under a clear blue sky on an afternoon in early July, students at a Hyogo Prefecture elementary scho...
July 16, 2022
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Associated PressSri Lanka’s prime minister sworn in as interim president
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka's prime minister was sworn in Friday as interim president until ...
July 16, 2022
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DeliciousMix up your cooking with a switch to rice flour
Rice flour has been in the spotlight as of late as the price of wheat flour has risen sharply due to...
July 16, 2022
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ElectionsMatsui offers to resign as Ishin chief
OSAKA (Jiji Press)—Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party) leader Ichiro Matsui offered to resi...
July 16, 2022
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Associated PressRussian cruise missiles rain down on southern Ukrainian city
VINNYTSIA, Ukraine (AP) — Cruise missiles fired by Russian strategic bombers struck a southeastern U...
July 16, 2022
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Political PulseJapan overlooks technological treasures right under its feet
There is growing concern about Japan’s science and technology. Although Japan has been putting a lot...
July 16, 2022
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Crime & CourtsAs family woes mounted, isolated Yamagami was pushed to breaking point
The graduation album of a public high school in Nara Prefecture contains a photograph of a cheer-squ...
July 16, 2022
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CompaniesHonda to launch new SUV this autumn
Honda Motor Co. announced Thursday that it will launch a new sport utility vehicle named “ZR-V” this...
July 16, 2022
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CoronavirusKishida holds back on activity restrictions — for now
The government will not call for restrictions on social activities despite the recent surge in coron...
July 15, 2022
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Crime & CourtsOfficers found slow to respond after 1st shot fired at Abe
Three of four police officers standing near former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe when he was shot and ki...
July 15, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentState funeral decided in response to worldwide condolences
An outpouring of condolences from both inside and outside Japan over the death of former Prime Min...
July 15, 2022