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Politics & GovernmentHiroshima seen as strong candidate venue for Japan-hosted G7 summit in 2023
Hiroshima has emerged as a strong candidate to host the Group of Seven summit in 2023, several gover...
April 16, 2022
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Associated PressNorth Korea’s Kim attends parade honoring grandfather
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a massive civilian parade in the ...
April 16, 2022
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CompaniesJapanese convenience stores hikes price of popular fried chicken after 36 years
Lawson Inc. will raise the price of its hot-selling Kara-age Kun fried chicken by ¥22 to ¥238 per pa...
April 16, 2022
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ReutersUkrainian president says up to 3,000 troops killed so far; new explosions hit cities
KYIV, April 16 (Reuters) - Explosions were heard in Kyiv and the western city of Lviv early on Satur...
April 16, 2022
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CompaniesJapan govt asks global tech giants to register overseas headquarters
The Japanese government has asked global tech giants, including Alphabet Inc.’s Google and Meta Pla...
April 16, 2022
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Associated PressChinese astronauts land after 6 months on space station
BEIJING (AP) — Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth on Saturday after six months aboard their ...
April 16, 2022
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Defense & SecurityUS lawmakers affirm Japan alliance eyeing China, North Korea
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and visiting U.S. lawmakers reaffirmed their comm...
April 16, 2022
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General NewsUkraine students welcomed to Japan university with national anthem
Ukrainian students who fled amid Russia’s brutal invasion hold their hands over their hearts as they...
April 16, 2022
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ReutersThai rebels excluded from talks take responsibility for Ramadan bombings
BANGKOK, April 16 (Reuters) - Thai rebels sidelined from peace talks claimed responsibility on Satur...
April 16, 2022
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Washington PostDemocrats in tough races revolt over Biden administration border move
WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden is facing a growing mutiny from Democratic candidates - including ...
April 16, 2022
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ReutersTaiwan says China’s threats will only increase support for island
TAIPEI, April 16 (Reuters) - China's military threats against Taiwan will only increase support for ...
April 16, 2022
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Associated PressNew Mexico village seeks prayers as deadly wildfire rages
Alexander Meditz via APThe remains of a home left after a wildfire spread through the Village of Rui...
April 16, 2022
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Companies36% of Japanese companies in Russia are suspending operations
More Japanese companies operating in Russia are suspending business there, according to a survey, at...
April 16, 2022
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Associated PressAfter bullets flew, NYC subway workers kept their cool
NEW YORK (AP) — When smoke bombs and bullets were unleashed on a subway full of morning commuters as...
April 16, 2022
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ReutersAustralia PM vows to seek anti-corruption watchdog
SYDNEY, April 16 (Reuters) - Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Saturday he would seek ...
April 16, 2022