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Politics & GovernmentNo indictment over dining scandal involving ex-PM Suga’s son
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Public prosecutors on Tuesday decided not to indict 12 people, including former...
March 30, 2022
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General NewsPathway to springtime cleared at Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
Resembling a sinuous brush stroke across the white snow, the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, a popular...
March 30, 2022
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Associated PressEndangered rhino born in Czech zoo, named Kyiv
PRAGUE (AP) — A Czech zoo has welcomed a critically endangered eastern black rhinoceros baby that ha...
March 30, 2022
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Associated PressFor climate migrants in Bangladesh, town offers new life
MONGLA, Bangladesh (AP) — The 29-year-old Monira Khatun was devastated after her husband abandoned h...
March 30, 2022
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Crime & Courts
Trial of Chilean ex-boyfriend of missing Japanese begins in France
BESANCON, France (Jiji Press) — The murder trial of a Chilean former boyfriend of a Japanese woman w...
March 30, 2022
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Washington PostUkraine-Russia talks in Turkey stir optimism, but Western allies urge caution
ISTANBUL - Ukrainian negotiators in Turkey said Tuesday they had offered a detailed peace proposal t...
March 30, 2022
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Politics & Government
Chief 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