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General News
Govt plans to introduce certification system for Japanese language schools, national qualification for teachers
The government has drawn up a plan to establish a system to certify the nation’s Japanese language s...
August 1, 2022
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Reuters
Myanmar junta extends emergency rule, cites need for stability
The head of Myanmar’s junta on Monday blamed instability for stalling efforts to implement a peace p...
August 1, 2022
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Crime & Courts
Family members say Unification Church caused suffering
Two people described to The Yomiuri Shimbun how they suffered after family members became followers ...
August 1, 2022
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Associated Press
1st ship carrying Ukrainian grain leaves the port of Odesa
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The first ship carrying Ukrainian grain has set off from the port of Odesa, Tu...
August 1, 2022
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Associated Press
Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on ‘Star Trek,’ has died at 89
Nichelle Nichols, who broke barriers for Black women in Hollywood when she played communications off...
August 1, 2022
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Associated Press
South Africa’s ANC says economy, corruption are priorities
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa says the fight against corruption and wor...
August 1, 2022
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Obituaries
Renowned Japanese Violinist Yoko Sato Dies at 72
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Noted Japanese violinist Yoko Sato died of liver cancer at a hospital in the city...
August 1, 2022
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Washington Post
A policy win, an economic hit: Turbulent week reflects Biden’s challenge
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden notched a series of unexpected policy wins just hours after emergin...
August 1, 2022
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General News
PM Kishida urges lawmakers to thoroughly explain ties with Unification Church
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida urged fellow Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers to thoroughly explain a...
August 1, 2022
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Global
Striking nuclear disarmament deal seen as difficult at NPT review conference
NEW YORK — Participating parties were set to gather Monday in New York for a review conference of th...
August 1, 2022
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Washington Post
Major legal fights loom over abortion pills, travel out of state
The Supreme Court’s three liberal justices, in denouncing their colleagues’ decision to eliminate th...
August 1, 2022
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Technology
Improved Forpheus table tennis robot now handles 2-person team
A new version of the Forpheus table tennis robot demonstrates its skills during a public event at th...
August 1, 2022
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Washington Post
Tunisian judges on hunger strike for democracy
TUNIS – On his 33rd day without food, Judge Mohamed Tahar Kanzari lay curled on a mattress on the gr...
August 1, 2022
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Asia Pacific
Japanese Man Detained in Myanmar
Bangkok, July 31 (Jiji Press)—A Japanese man in his 20s was detained by Myanmar security authorities...
August 1, 2022
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Washington Post
How Joe Manchin’s change of heart could revive the U.S. solar industry
DALTON, Ga. – The gamble by a company here churning out large volumes of solar panels was starting t...
August 1, 2022