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Japan In FocusHyogo: Why is Osaka Airport called Itami?
NISHINOMIYA, Hyogo — Osaka International Airport is also known as Itami Airport, with Itami being th...
February 26, 2022
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Japan In FocusTokushima: Shrine dedicated to a ghost cat out for justice
ANAN, Tokushima — A shrine in Tokushima Prefecture has about 10,000 beckoning cats on its grounds, d...
February 26, 2022
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EuropeAir raid siren sounds in western Ukraine city
LVIV, Ukraine — It was just after dawn on Friday in Lviv, near the Polish border in western Ukraine,...
February 26, 2022
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Olympics & ParalympicsNew facilities to carry on Tokyo Paralympics legacy
Japanese athletes came away from the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics with a near-record number of medals, pro...
February 26, 2022
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EconomyJapan govt to expand gasoline subsidy program in March
The government announced Friday that it will significantly expand a subsidy program to rein in gasol...
February 26, 2022
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Associated PressU.S., Europe step up Russia sanctions to target Putin directly
BRUSSELS (AP) — The United States and European allies said Friday they were stepping up sanctions ov...
February 26, 2022
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ReutersRussia vetoes U.N. Security action on Ukraine, China abstains
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) — Russia vetoed a draft U.N. Security Council resolution on Friday that wou...
February 26, 2022
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Associated Press
Key U.S. inflation gauge hit 6.1% in January, highest since 1982
WASHINGTON (AP) — An inflation gauge that is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve jumped 6.1% in...
February 26, 2022
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RussiaJapan, U.S., EU to impose additional sanctions on Russia
Japan on Friday announced additional sanctions against Russia over its military invasion of Ukraine,...
February 25, 2022
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Asia-Pacific
Bangladesh: Rubber production grows on local demand
Rubber production is growing in Bangladesh, buoyed by increased domestic use and surging exports, pa...
February 25, 2022
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Asia-PacificVietnam: Nation named among top destinations for digital nomads by Canadian magazine
Vietnam has been listed in the world’s top 10 destinations for digital nomads by Canadian magazine T...
February 25, 2022
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Associated PressFor Taiwan, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine feels far away
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — As Russia presses ahead with its attack on Ukraine, many analysts and internet...
February 25, 2022
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Europe120 Japanese nationals still in Ukraine
About 120 Japanese nationals are still believed to be in Ukraine, according to the Japanese Foreign ...
February 25, 2022
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Markets
Japan pump price hits 13-year high
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The average retail price of regular gasoline in Japan as of Monday rose ¥0.6 fr...
February 25, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Russia must pay heavy price for Ukraine invasion / Outrageous act undermines U.N. Charter
Russia has launched a military offensive against Ukraine. This is clearly an invasion that tramples ...
February 25, 2022