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General NewsTokyo University of Foreign Studies to offer free Ukrainian language course
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies is to offer a free online Ukrainian language course for local g...
April 14, 2022
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Associated PressKentucky lawmakers override governor’s veto of abortion ban
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — New abortion restrictions passed by Republican lawmakers over the Democratic g...
April 14, 2022
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TroubleshooterShould I leave my dreamer boyfriend who can’t marry me yet?
Dear Troubleshooter: I am a part-time worker in my 30s. When I was a student, I wasn’t good with bo...
April 14, 2022
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (4/15-4/21)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. View t...
April 14, 2022
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CompaniesUniqlo owner sees big profit drop in China due to COVID restrictions
TOKYO (Reuters) - Clothing brand Uniqlo’s Japanese owner said on Thursday its China operation would...
April 14, 2022
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Associated PressFrance’s Le Pen warns against sending weapons to Ukraine
PARIS (AP) — French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen warned Wednesday against sending ...
April 14, 2022
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General NewsJapan’s Kumamoto Prefecture marks 6 years since deadly quakes
KUMAMOTO (Jiji Press) — A ceremony was held Thursday to remember victims of a pair of deadly earthqu...
April 14, 2022
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Associated PressKremlin crackdown silences war protests, from benign to bold
A former police officer who discussed Russia's invasion on the phone. A priest who preached to his c...
April 14, 2022
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CoronavirusGovt spending on pandemic totals ¥16 tril. so far
The government’s coronavirus pandemic response has cost about ¥16 trillion so far, with funds being...
April 14, 2022
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ReutersSingapore, Korea lead Asia’s central bank battle against inflation
SEOUL/SINGAPORE, April 14 (Reuters) - Singapore and South Korea both tightened monetary policy on T...
April 14, 2022
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ReutersYellen to China: Help stop Russia’s war in Ukraine or lose standing in the world
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - China should help end Russia’s “heinous war” in Ukraine or face a loss of it...
April 14, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentJapan govt eyes ‘Quasi-refugee’ system prompted by Ukraine situation
The government is considering establishing a “quasi-refugee” framework to create a legal basis for s...
April 14, 2022
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CompaniesUniqlo operator Fast Retailing’s H1 profit rose 18% despite China slowdown
TOKYO (Reuters) - Clothing brand Uniqlo’s Japanese owner said on Thursday first-half operating prof...
April 14, 2022
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General NewsTohoku Shinkansen line reopens 1 week early
East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) resumed operation along the entire length of the Tohoku Shinkansen ...
April 14, 2022
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Imperial FamilyEmperor, Empress attend Japan Prize award ceremony
The Emperor and Empress attended the award ceremony for the Japan Prize in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, on ...
April 14, 2022