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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
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Yomiuri Editorial
Take one step at a time to revitalize local tourism
The program must be used to stimulate struggling local tourism industries while taking thorough meas...
March 29, 2022
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ReutersUkraine sets ceasefire goal for new Russia talks, but breakthrough looks distant
LVIV/KHARKIV, Ukraine (Reuters) - Air raid sirens sounded across Ukraine before dawn on Tuesday as U...
March 29, 2022