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EconomyChina EV giant BYD drives into Japan market
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD Co. will start selling electric vehicles in Japan from next year,...
July 25, 2022
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Associated PressGroup seeks ex-Sri Lankan president’s arrest in Singapore
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A human rights group said Sunday it had filed a criminal complaint with Si...
July 25, 2022
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CoronavirusFree COVID test sites to be set up at transportation hubs in Aug.
The government will run free coronavirus testing centers at about 100 locations across the nation be...
July 25, 2022
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Yomiuri EditorialMake agreement a step toward ending food crisis
This must be a step toward putting a brake on the worsening food crisis and soaring grain prices cau...
July 25, 2022
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Other SportsStano edges Kawano by one second to grab gold
EUGENE, Ore. (Reuters) — Italy's Massimo Stano won the men's 35km race walk at the World Athletics C...
July 25, 2022
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CompaniesFood companies accelerating move away from plastic packaging
The drawstring pouch-style packages for sausages that have been familiar to Japanese consumers for o...
July 25, 2022
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EconomyLumber prices soaring again
Lumber prices are soaring in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The shortage that began last ...
July 25, 2022
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General NewsLarge eruption occurs at Sakurajima in southern Kyushu
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — An explosive eruption occurred at the crater of the Minamidake peak of the Saku...
July 24, 2022
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SumoMongolian maegashira Ichinojo captures 1st Emperor’s Cup
No. 2 maegashira Ichinojo spent 15 days pushing, pulling, slapping and thrusting for all he was wort...
July 24, 2022
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CoronavirusTokyo logs 28,112 COVID-19 cases
Tokyo on Sunday confirmed 28,112 coronavirus cases....
July 24, 2022
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Washington PostAs Europe’s heat wave melts roads, Tour de France races into an uncertain future
AYROS-ARBOIX, France – The Tour de France has always been a test of human endurance. The cyclists co...
July 24, 2022
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General NewsCops make dance video to warn people about scams
A unique video in which about 100 police officers dance to a lively samba-style song is in productio...
July 24, 2022
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Washington PostPope Francis heads to Canada with apology on the agenda
TORONTO – Pope Francis on Sunday is scheduled to begin a visit to Canada, where he will come face-to...
July 24, 2022
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Washington PostPelosi’s Taiwan trip puts the Biden administration in a bind
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s plans to become the highest-ranking lawmaker ever to visit Taiwan have ...
July 24, 2022
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BaseballOhtani belts 20th homer, but Angels lose 5th straight
Los Angeles Angels two-way All-Star Shohei Ohtani went 2-for-4, one of the hits his 20th home run of...
July 24, 2022