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Associated PressRussia frees captive medic who filmed Mariupol’s horror
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A celebrated Ukrainian medic whose footage was smuggled out of the besieged ...
June 18, 2022
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Japan In FocusWill the carp bring something lucky?
SAIJO, Ehime/FUCHU, Hiroshima — Colorful carp swimming in a near-perfect circle at a Shikoku shrine’...
June 18, 2022
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Political PulseEducation politics should consider reasons to learn English
Takao Yamamoto is a master of active learning in English. Changing students’ pair work partners like...
June 18, 2022
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CompaniesNew Mizuho Bank chief focusing on being aware of changes, listening to frontline voices
Mizuho Bank intends to work with telecommunications and systems companies to turn around the firm, w...
June 18, 2022
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General NewsRevised Penal Code shifts focus to rehabilitation
The amended Penal Code bill that was passed this month mandates the creation of a “confinement” cate...
June 17, 2022
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General NewsTokyo Disney Parks to cut kids ticket prices
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prices for children’s admission tickets for Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySe...
June 17, 2022
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Crime & CourtsOperator of restaurant review site Tabelog ordered to pay damages
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Tokyo District Court on Thursday ordered the operator of Tabelog, a custome...
June 17, 2022
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Defense & SecurityU.S. to lead multinational Pacific cooperation framework with China in mind
WASHINGTON — U.S. National Security Council (NSC) Indo-Pacific Affairs Coordinator Kurt Campbell sai...
June 17, 2022
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ElectionsLDP manifesto pledges to combat rising prices, bolster Japan’s defense
Taking “powerful and flexible” steps to counter rising prices and making a plan to fundamentally str...
June 17, 2022
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General NewsDiscounts worth up to ¥11,000 to be offered in expanded domestic tourism program
Tourists on packages that include travel on public transport will be able to receive daily discounts...
June 17, 2022
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General NewsShogi legend Habu extends record with 1,500th win
Shogi master Yoshiharu Habu has reached another milestone with his 1,500th victory as a professional...
June 17, 2022
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Associated PressTakeaways from AP interview: Biden on inflation, US psyche
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday sat down with the Associated Press to discuss the ...
June 17, 2022
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Washington PostRussian superyacht Amadea arrives in Honolulu from Fiji
HONOLULU (AP) — A Russian-owned superyacht seized by the United States arrived in Honolulu Harbor on...
June 17, 2022
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Associated PressChina launches high-tech aircraft carrier in naval milestone
BEIJING (AP) — Beijing launched a new-generation aircraft carrier Friday, the first such ship to be ...
June 17, 2022
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Washington PostGinni Thomas’s emails with Trump lawyer add to tumult at Supreme Court
It’s hard to imagine an uglier scenario for the justices of the Supreme Court as they move toward th...
June 17, 2022