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Associated PressSpain bans harassment of women entering abortion clinics
MADRID (AP) — Spain is awaiting the publication in coming days of a new law banning the intimidation...
April 9, 2022
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ReutersScholz: Germany could end Russian oil imports this year
LONDON (Reuters) — Germany could end Russian oil imports this year, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on F...
April 9, 2022
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General NewsGovt cautious on quasi-emergency measures as Okinawa Pref. virus cases rise again
The Okinawa prefectural government is considering requesting a return to quasi-emergency measures as...
April 9, 2022
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ReutersSlovakia sends its air defense system to Ukraine
PRAGUE (Reuters) — Slovakia has donated its S-300 air defense system to Ukraine, Prime Minister Edua...
April 9, 2022
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ReutersPutin’s approval rating soars since he sent troops into Ukraine- state pollster
LONDON (Reuters) - The proportion of Russians who trust President Vladimir Putin has risen to 81.6% ...
April 9, 2022
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CompaniesJapan’s nonlife insurers stop underwriting contracts in Russia
Japanese non-life insurance companies have stopped underwriting insurance contracts in Russia, incl...
April 9, 2022
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Associated PressSpaceX launches 3 visitors to space station for $55 mil. each
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX launched three rich businessmen and their astronaut escort to the...
April 9, 2022
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Associated PressPoland, France trade barbs over Russia’s war on Ukraine
WARSAW (AP) — Poland on Friday summoned France's ambassador over French President Emmanuel Macron's ...
April 9, 2022
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April 9, 2022
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General NewsTulip season has arrived at Chiba Prefecture park
Tulips carpet the grounds of a park in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture. At Akebonoyama Agricultural Park, ...
April 9, 2022
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Associated PressBoris Becker found guilty over bankruptcy, could face jail
LONDON (AP) — Tennis great Boris Becker could face a jail sentence after being found guilty on Frida...
April 9, 2022
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CompaniesJapan firm develops walk-through air shower to remove pollen, counter hay fever
Daiwa House Industry Co. has developed an indoor, walk-through air shower that helps remove pollen f...
April 9, 2022
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General NewsJapanese have been letting loose at hanami since ancient times
The practice of hanami, literally “blossom viewing,” is said to have originated during the Nara per...
April 9, 2022
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Associated PressSouth China Sea issues handled ‘properly,’ Xi tells Duterte
BEIJING (AP) — Seeking to put a positive spin on a relationship that never quite produced the hoped-...
April 9, 2022
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Associated PressWHO: COVID cases and deaths continue to fall globally
GENEVA (AP) — The number of coronavirus cases reported globally has dropped for a second consecutive...
April 9, 2022