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ReutersTight South Korea presidential race overshadowed by Ukraine and gaffes
SEOUL (Reuters) — South Korea’s two main presidential candidates are in a tight race a week before a...
March 2, 2022
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ReutersG7 will seek to seize assets of key Russian elites
BERLIN/WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The Group of Seven major economies will convene a task force to focus ...
March 2, 2022
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Associated PressRussia excluded from more sports as sanctions mount
GENEVA (AP) — More and more sports are following the appeal of the International Olympic Committee a...
March 2, 2022
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Politics & Government
Japan temporarily closes embassy in Kyiv
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japanese Embassy in Kyiv closed on a temporary basis in response to the exp...
March 2, 2022
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General NewsA delicious chill
Work to dry Pacific cod in cold outdoor weather is fully underway in Wakkanai, Hokkaido. A local spe...
March 2, 2022
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Coronavirus
Pandemic-related university dropouts up 40 ％ in Japan
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The number of students who dropped out of universities, junior colleges or othe...
March 2, 2022
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Associated PressUN: Climate change to uproot millions, especially in Asia
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The walls of Saifullah’s home in northern Jakarta are lined like tree ring...
March 2, 2022
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Associated PressUN Assembly to vote on resolution demanding Russia stop war
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Country after country, from Europe’s economic powerhouse to a tiny Pacific isl...
March 2, 2022
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Defense & SecurityCalls grow to enhance Japan’s defense capabilities
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has triggered calls in the Japanese government and the ruling Liberal D...
March 2, 2022
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CompaniesToyota resumes operations at all Japan plants after cyberattack
NAGOYA (Jiji Press) — Toyota Motor Corp. resumed operations at all of its plants in Japan on Wednesd...
March 2, 2022
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General News
Donations for Ukrainians increasing rapidly in Japan
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Donations for supporting people in Ukraine, under attack by Russia, are increas...
March 2, 2022
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EuropeEvacuees fleeing Ukraine for Poland face harsh times
MEDYKA, Poland — After walking 26 kilometers along Ukraine’s M11 highway, the border checkpoint with...
March 2, 2022
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Defense & SecurityCalls grow for Japan to seek nuclear sharing arrangement
Some members of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and opposition parties are calling for a discuss...
March 2, 2022
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Associated PressState of Union: Biden vows to check Russia, fight inflation
WASHINGTON (AP) — Addressing a concerned nation and anxious world, President Joe Biden vowed in his ...
March 2, 2022
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Coronavirus
Japan considering separate eased entry cap on foreign students
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to soon make an announcement about easing entry restriction...
March 2, 2022