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ReutersTiananmen statue creator asks for immunity from Hong Kong security law
HONG KONG (Reuters) — The Danish sculptor of a statue that commemorates pro-democracy protesters kil...
November 12, 2021
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Defense & SecurityJapan-U.S. ‘2-plus-2’ security talks to be postponed until next year
The Japanese and U.S. governments plan to postpone the upcoming 2-plus-2 security meeting of their d...
November 12, 2021
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CoronavirusFull capacity events to be OK’d under government’s new coronavirus measures
According to a government draft of coronavirus-related measures seen by The Yomiuri Shimbun, spectat...
November 12, 2021
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General NewsPaws for thought
Tiger ornaments line the shelves of a daruma doll shop in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture. The shop a...
November 12, 2021
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Associated PressSpaceX delivers new crew of 4 to station, ‘glorious sight’
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts pulled up Thursday at the Inte...
November 12, 2021
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Imperial FamilyMako, husband to leave for U.S. on Sunday
Plans are underway for Mako Komuro, eldest daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko...
November 12, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Make use of vaccination certificates easier to bring back social activities
The use of proof of vaccination is important for promoting vaccinations against the novel coronaviru...
November 12, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Path to economic results unclear under ‘new form of capitalism’
Can a virtuous economic cycle be promoted amid mounting challenges, such as dealing with an infectio...
November 12, 2021
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Film & TVVoice actors breathe life into AI animated film
“Ai no utagoe o kikasete” (Sing a Bit of Harmony), an animated film centered around a girl who is an...
November 12, 2021
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Associated Press‘I’m so lucky’: Elton John receives prestigious UK award
LONDON (AP) — Elton John has no doubt been a member of many exclusive clubs over the decades, but pr...
November 12, 2021
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Associated PressRussia sends nuclear-capable bombers on patrol over Belarus
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia sent two nuclear-capable strategic bombers on a training mission over Belarus f...
November 12, 2021
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Associated PressEXPLAINER: What’s behind the crisis at Belarus-Poland border
Thousands of migrants and refugees have flocked to Belarus’ border with Poland, hoping to get to Wes...
November 12, 2021
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Associated PressSudanese general tightens grip on power, 2 weeks after coup
KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Sudan’s top general reappointed himself as head of the army-run interim gover...
November 12, 2021
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General News
Childcare, nursing care workers likely to get 3% wage hike
The government plans to raise the wages of childcare workers and nursing care workers by 3% as part ...
November 12, 2021
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ObituariesJakucho Setouchi lived with love, encouraged people
Jakucho Setouchi, who died on Tuesday at age 99, loved and lived with passion just like the women sh...
November 12, 2021