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Asia-PacificPelosi: China cannot stop US officials from visiting Taiwan
TOKYO (AP) — China will not isolate Taiwan by preventing U.S. officials from traveling there, U.S. H...
August 5, 2022
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ReutersPelosi praises Taiwan, says Asian trip wasn’t to change status quo
TOKYO – U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday praised Taiwan, pledged U.S. so...
August 5, 2022
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CoronavirusTokyo sets up free COVID test sites for Bon holidaymakers
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Friday set up free coronavirus testing sites at six locations ...
August 5, 2022
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Defense & SecurityChinese ballistic missiles fall within Japan’s EEZ for 1st time
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said Thursday that China had fired 11 ballistic missiles as part of what ...
August 5, 2022
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Asia-PacificChina moves to block stronger Taiwan-Japan ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping demonstrated his hardline, no-concession stance on the Taiwan issue Thu...
August 5, 2022
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Asia-PacificTaiwan issue complicates Japan-China moves to improve ties
PHNOM PENH/BEIJING — The impact of U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan spilled ...
August 5, 2022
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Defense & SecurityKishida, Pelosi affirm U.S.-Japan ties for peace across Taiwan Strait
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met with U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who is vis...
August 5, 2022
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Defense & SecurityChinese military drones spotted near Okinawa
Two Chinese military drones flew near the Sakishima Islands in Okinawa Prefecture on Thursday, the ...
August 5, 2022
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BaseballAngels tie MLB record with 7 solo HRs but lose to Athletics
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — In a season that has turned into a titanic struggle for the Los Angeles Angel...
August 5, 2022
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Washington PostOn anniversary of deadly blast, Lebanon’s port is again ablaze
BEIRUT – On a nationwide day of mourning, Beirut’s port burned. The calm of chirping birds and lappi...
August 5, 2022
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CoronavirusTokyo marks record-high figure for positive COVID tests
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Thursday registered a record-high figure of 51.4% for the numb...
August 5, 2022
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Washington PostAs monkeypox strikes gay men, officials debate warnings to limit partners
SAN FRANCISCO – Thousands of gay men clad in leather, latex – and often much less – partied along Fo...
August 5, 2022
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Defense & SecurityChina summons Japanese ambassador over G7 comment on Taiwan
BEIJING, Aug 5 (Reuters) – China summoned the Japanese ambassador in Beijing to lodge stern represen...
August 5, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Detailed, realistic planning necessary to avoid endless ballooning budgets
It is proper to spend large budgets on important measures, but the limitless ballooning of national ...
August 5, 2022
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (8/5-8/11)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. View t...
August 5, 2022