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ReutersS.Korea’s incoming president meets U.S. envoy on North Korea
South Korea's president-elect, Yoon Suk-yeol, has met the visiting U.S. envoy for North Korea, an of...
April 20, 2022
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General NewsHara tops U.S. ballet contest
NEW YORK (Jiji Press) — Asuka Hara, 11, has won the first place in the pre-competitive division at t...
April 20, 2022
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Politics & Government
Japan’s Diet starts debate on launching agency for children
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Diet on Tuesday started deliberations on a bill to set up a new government ...
April 20, 2022
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Associated Press
Japan logs trade deficit in March on weak yen, costly oil
Japan's weakening yen raised further alarm in Tokyo on Wednesday as the government reported a bigger...
April 20, 2022
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Politics & Government
Govt enacts bills to strengthen economic sanctions on Russia
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Diet on Wednesday enacted two law revision bills aimed at strengthening the...
April 20, 2022
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Associated PressRussia’s Chernobyl seizure seen as nuclear risk ‘nightmare’
CHERNOBYL, Ukraine (AP) — Here in the dirt of one of the world’s most radioactive places, Russian so...
April 20, 2022
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EconomyRussia-Ukraine conflict buffeting Japan’s used-car market
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is negatively impacting Japan’s used car market. A shortage of semic...
April 20, 2022
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ReutersVietnam plans 24-hour take-down law for “illegal” social media content -sources
HANOI/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Vietnam is preparing new rules requiring social media firms to take dow...
April 20, 2022
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Associated PressRussia hits Ukrainian cities, pours more troops into war
Russia hurled its military might against Ukrainian cities and towns and poured more troops into the ...
April 20, 2022
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ReutersUkraine hopes to evacuate 6,000 women, children and elderly from Mariupol
Ukraine hopes to evacuate 6,000 women, children and elderly people from the besieged city of Mariup...
April 20, 2022
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Associated PressMacron, Le Pen square off for decisive debate as vote looms
In the climax of France’s presidential campaign, centrist President Emmanuel Macron and far-right c...
April 20, 2022
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ReutersPrince Harry says he made sure queen was ‘protected’ during recent trip
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s Prince Harry said he made sure that Queen Elizabeth had the “right peo...
April 20, 2022
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RussiaImages of damaged Russian warship posted on social media
Footage and photos showing smoke rising from a heavily-damaged vessel that is thought to be the Russ...
April 20, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentJapan govt preparing additional cash handouts for low-income households
Households that became eligible for resident tax exemptions in fiscal 2022 due to reduced earnings a...
April 20, 2022
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Imperial FamilyCrown prince, princess depart for Ise Grand Shrines
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko left Tokyo on Wednesday to visit Ise Grand Shrines in ...
April 20, 2022