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Associated PressShanghai lockdown tests ‘zero-COVID’ limits, shakes markets
BEIJING (AP) — A two-phase lockdown of Shanghai’s 26 million people is testing the limits of China’s...
March 29, 2022
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Japan In FocusNiigata city tests remote customer service
NIIGATA — The avatar of a civil servant on a screen greets and assists visitors at the Niigata City ...
March 29, 2022
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Japan In FocusFans flock to Nagano museum to honor late painter Taizi Harada
SUWA, Nagano — Mourners prayed for the soul of late painter Taizi Harada in front of an altar and se...
March 29, 2022
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General NewsPath around Hakone volcanic steam vent area reopens to tourists
Tourists were allowed to enter a path around a volcanic steam vent area in the Owakudani valley in H...
March 29, 2022
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Associated PressMany in Mideast see hypocrisy in Western embrace of Ukraine
JERUSALEM (AP) — Within days of the Russian invasion, Western countries invoked international law, i...
March 29, 2022
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ReutersBiden says ‘moral outrage’ behind Putin comment, not U.S. policy change
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S President Joe Biden on Monday said his remark that Russian President Vla...
March 29, 2022
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ReutersBrazil’s Bolsonaro in hospital after feeling discomfort
BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was taken to hospital for tests on Monday a...
March 29, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentGovt plane to bring Ukrainians fleeing conflict to Japan
The government is working on a plan that would transport Ukrainians who have sought refuge in Poland...
March 29, 2022
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Associated PressPeru’s president survives 2nd impeachment effort in 8 months
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Pedro Castillo, Peru’s embattled president, avoided joining the South American nat...
March 29, 2022
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Associated PressHong Kong’s COVID toll leads some to eco-friendlier coffins
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s deadliest coronavirus outbreak has cost about 6,000 lives this year – a...
March 29, 2022
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Associated PressIndigenous tell pope of abuses at Canada residential schools
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Indigenous leaders from Canada and survivors of the country’s notorious resident...
March 29, 2022
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Associated PressBiden budget has Manchin priorities: Tax rich, cut deficit
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's $5.8 trillion budget for next year would trim federal defici...
March 29, 2022
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Associated PressNew round of talks aims to stop the fighting in Ukraine
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Another round of talks aimed at stopping the war in Ukraine is scheduled for Tu...
March 29, 2022
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TennisTennis-Medvedev reaches last 16 in Miami, Osaka into quarters
Top seed Daniil Medvedev moved a step closer to reclaiming the world number one ranking as he beat S...
March 29, 2022
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Yomiuri EditorialYoung director demonstrated the power of Japanese films
The world’s most prestigious film awards have recognized a Japanese director in his 40s for his meti...
March 29, 2022