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ReutersChina, Russia ‘more determined’ to boost ties, Beijing says
BEIJING (Reuters) - Moscow and Beijing are “more determined” to develop bilateral ties and boost co...
March 31, 2022
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ReutersPutin misled by ‘yes men’ in military afraid to tell him the truth -U.S., EU officials
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin was misled by advisers who were too scared ...
March 31, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentJapan, Philippines eye 1st 2-plus-2 meeting
Japan and the Philippines are planning to hold a 2-plus-2 meeting for the first time in Tokyo in ear...
March 31, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentKishida urges new student loan system
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has suggested the creation of a new student loan system in which the go...
March 31, 2022
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MarketsAsian stocks fall after Wall St. breaks 4-day winning streak
BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets sank Thursday after Chinese manufacturing weakened and Russian sh...
March 31, 2022
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Associated PressBruce Willis, diagnosed with aphasia, steps away from acting
NEW YORK (AP) — Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting after a diagnosis of aphasia, a condition ...
March 31, 2022
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Associated PressU.K. spy chief warns Russia looking for cyber targets
LONDON (AP) — A U.K. intelligence chief warned that the Kremlin is hunting for cyber targets and bri...
March 31, 2022
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Associated PressChina opens espionage trial of Chinese Australian journalist
BEIJING (AP) — The trial of Chinese Australian journalist Cheng Lei on espionage charges began Thurs...
March 31, 2022
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Climate ChangeSay goodbye to free plastic utensils, amenities as law to reduce plastic waste comes into effect in Japan
From April 1, retailers and hotels in Japan will be required to charge for utensils and amenities ma...
March 31, 2022
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Associated PressChina shows Afghanistan ambitions at multinational meetings
BEIJING (AP) — China’s ambitions to have a major hand in Afghanistan's stability and development und...
March 31, 2022
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Social SeriesOkinawa 50 years since return: Living with U.S. bases 2 / When Okinawan land is vacated by U.S. forces, multiple owners must reach consensus
Kadena Air Base, a U.S. military facility stretching over the town of Kadena and other municipalitie...
March 31, 2022
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Washington PostIn bloodied frontline town, Ukrainian forces push Russians back
MOSHCHUN, Ukraine - Sgt. Anton Kolumbet, his black rifle slung over his shoulder, walked along a dam...
March 31, 2022
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Associated PressLate Native Hawaiian hula teacher to appear on U.S. quarter
HONOLULU (AP) — The late Native Hawaiian hula teacher Edith Kanaka’ole is among five women who will ...
March 31, 2022
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Economy
Japan’s Feb factory output rises for first time in three months
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese factories posted their first rise in output in three months in February ...
March 31, 2022
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ReutersBiden administration weighs massive draw from emergency oil reserve – sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Biden administration is considering releasing 1 million barrels of oil a...
March 31, 2022