Europe
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Historic Change as Britain Closes Last Coal-Fired Power Plant; Transition to Clean Energy Vital for Economy, Human Health
Great Britain closed its last coal-fired power plant on Sept. 30. In the following contribution t...
October 1, 2024
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Harrods Starts Selling Fukushima Peaches
London (Jiji Press)—Harrods, a luxury department store in London, started selling peaches grown i...
September 8, 2024
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Ukrainian POW Relates Beatings, Shocks Given in Russian Prison; Weight Dropped 32 Kg Due to Meager Meals
KYIV — In the 2½ years since Russia invaded Ukraine, the Russian military has tortured Ukrainian ...
August 23, 2024
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French Train Lines Hit by ‘Malicious Acts’ Disrupting Traffic Ahead of Olympics, Rail Company Says
PARIS (AP) — The French national rail company SNCF said Friday that high-speed lines were hit by ...
July 26, 2024
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The Government to Assist Bosnia-Herzegovina’s Measures on Wildfires; Experts to be Dispatched
SARAJEVO — The government is planning to help Bosnia-Herzegovina fight wildfires. Foreign Ministe...
July 19, 2024
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NATO’s Stoltenberg Calls for Boosting Ties in Asia; Secretary General Cites China as ‘Challenge to Values’
BRUSSELS — The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is seeking to strengthen partnerships with Japa...
July 3, 2024
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U.K. Shadow Cabinet Foreign Secretary Lammy Ready to Visit Japan if Labour Takes Power; Elections Set For Thursday
LONDON — David Lammy, shadow foreign secretary for Britain's Labour Party, stressed on Monday tha...
July 3, 2024
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Ukraine Official Says $4.25 Billion of Grain Stolen by Russia
Kyiv (Jiji Press)—Russia has stolen up to $4.25 billion in grain from Ukrainian territory since i...
June 30, 2024
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Land mines Slow Rebuilding Work in War-torn Ukraine; 25% of Land Has Been Deemed ‘Contaminated’
As Russia continues its aggression in Ukraine, the problem of civilians dying from land mines, be...
June 19, 2024
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Luxembourg Crown Prince Puts Value on Japan Ties; Space Development a Notable Area of Cooperation
Luxembourg and Japan have been building a solid foundation for economic collaboration in such adv...
June 13, 2024
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Parents Seek Truth of Daughter’s Death in Italy; New Investigation Launched 3 Years On
The body of a Japanese woman was found in Verona, Italy, in January 2021. Local police at the tim...
April 30, 2024
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Estonian Foreign Minister Urges Use of Russia’s Frozen Assets for Ukraine; Democracy ‘Not Granted’ in Today’s World
Efforts to promptly support Ukraine are indispensable, including taking steps to supply ammunitio...
March 12, 2024
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Event in London Marks 10 Years since “Washoku” UNESCO Listing
LONDON (Jiji Press) — A symposium was held in London on Monday to celebrate the 10 years since “w...
March 12, 2024
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Ukrainian Envoy Warns Ceasefire Would Only Help Russia; Seeks Anti-Missile, Large-Scale Demining Equipment
A ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine will not bring Ukraine permanent peace, it will just benef...
February 27, 2024
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Satellite Images Suggest Naval School Being Built in Mariupol; Russification of Occupied City Also Includes Housing Complexes
PARIS — Satellite images from the Ukrainian city of Mariupol have revealed the ongoing construction ...
February 26, 2024
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