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Politics & GovernmentChief cabinet secretary to double as vaccination minister
TOKYO (Jiji Press)—Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has decided to have Noriko Horiuchi vacate ...
March 30, 2022
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Washington PostUkraine reminds us that animals suffer during wartime, too
As I write this, sipping coffee and listening to Miles Davis at home in Virginia, a toothless tabby ...
March 30, 2022
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Associated PressBiden signs bill making lynching a federal hate crime
WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidents typically say a few words before they turn legislation into law. But Jo...
March 30, 2022
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Politics & Government
Japan announces ban on exports of luxury goods to Russia
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japanese government said Tuesday it will ban exports of luxury goods in 19 ...
March 30, 2022
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Associated PressUS opens second COVID boosters to 50 and up, others at risk
Americans 50 and older can get a second COVID-19 booster if it’s been at least four months since the...
March 30, 2022
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Companies
Hino’s engine certificates revoked over data tampering
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s transport ministry Tuesday revoked Hino Motors Ltd.’s type certificates...
March 30, 2022
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Associated PressCalif. group votes to limit reparations to slave descendants
California’s first-in-the-nation task force on reparations voted Tuesday to limit state compensation...
March 30, 2022
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CoronavirusSlow going for workplace booster shots in Japan
Progress remains slow in administering booster shots of COVID-19 vaccine at workplace inoculation si...
March 30, 2022
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Politics & Government
Japan draws up settlement support for people fleeing Ukraine
People who have fled Ukraine amid Russia’s invasion will be provided support in seeking employment i...
March 30, 2022
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Associated PressHijab bans deepen Hindu-Muslim fault lines in India
UDUPI, India (AP) — When Aliya Assadi was 12, she wore a hijab while representing her southern India...
March 30, 2022
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Asia-PacificBangladesh: Electricity coverage reaches 100%
It’s a milestone that can make the country proud. From a mere 47% in 2009, Bangladesh has now ensur...
March 30, 2022
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Wider WorldRwandan minister: Roots for gender equality are planted in politics
Gender equality has long been a global issue. One country that has been promoting women’s participat...
March 30, 2022
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CompaniesCompetition heating up over design, production of eAxles for electric vehicles
Automakers are actively pursuing the development and mass production of eAxles, a core drivetrain pa...
March 30, 2022
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EconomyAs wheat prices soar, Japanese food industry pushes rice flour as alternative
With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine causing wheat prices to soar worldwide, the food industry is looki...
March 30, 2022
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ReutersRussia launches Eurobond rouble buyback offer on looming $2 bln bond payment
LONDON (Reuters) - Russia has offered to buy back dollar bonds maturing next week in roubles in a m...
March 30, 2022