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Associated PressPutin to make 1st trip abroad since Ukraine conflict’s start
MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin is making his first public foreign trip since Russia sent tro...
June 28, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentKishida announces $200 million in aid for food crisis at G7 summit
MUNICH — Japan will contribute $200 million for the global food crisis resulting from Russia’s invas...
June 28, 2022
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Associated PressCyberattack forces Iran steel company to halt production
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — One of Iran’s major steel companies said Monday it was forced to ...
June 28, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentJapan, EU agree to closely cooperate on security
MUNICH — Japan and the European Union agreed Monday to closely cooperate on security to defend the i...
June 28, 2022
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CompaniesToshiba board gains two directors from activist hedge funds
TOKYO (Reuters) -- Toshiba Corp 6502.T shareholders endorsed two board directors from activist hedge...
June 28, 2022
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Asia-PacificTradition of worshipping heavens continues
In Korean spirituality, the soul and spirit of a person is defined as “honbaek”: “Hon” is the soul t...
June 28, 2022
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Yomiuri EditorialIrresponsible of political parties to postpone fundamental reform again
Once again, fundamental reform of the election system has been postponed because of failure by the r...
June 28, 2022
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Asia-PacificMalaysian-born engineer’s paper plane sets world record
Most of us folded paper aeroplanes for fun when we were kids, but it has always been Julian Chee Yie...
June 28, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Take precautions amid sudden arrival of extreme heat
Even though it is only June, record-breaking heat is being observed in many parts of the nation. As ...
June 28, 2022
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Associated PressZelenskyy tells G-7 summit Ukraine forces face urgent moment
ELMAU, Germany (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday underscored the urgency of h...
June 28, 2022
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ReutersRural migrant’s ordeal during Shanghai lockdown
BEIJING (Reuters) — When Shanghai began its draconian COVID-19 lockdown two months ago, the French r...
June 28, 2022
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ReutersRussia in historic default as Ukraine sanctions cut off payments
LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Russia defaulted on its international bonds for the first time in more t...
June 28, 2022
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EconomyHousehold assets hit record high in FY 2021
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Financial assets held by households in Japan as of the March 31 end of fiscal 2...
June 28, 2022
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US & Canada46 dead, 16 hospitalized after trailer of migrants found
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A U.S. official says at least 40 people have been found dead inside a tractor-tra...
June 28, 2022
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General NewsFarmers step up vigilance to prevent surging fruit theft
In-season fruits, such as peaches and cherries, are being stolen in large quantities in many areas a...
June 28, 2022