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Politics & Government
Russia approves Japanese fishing around northern territories
Russia has approved Japanese fishing operations to catch Okhotsk atka mackerel in waters around Kuna...
September 28, 2022
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Politics & Government
Luminaries gathered for Abe’s state funeral
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, with their daughter Princess Kako, sat in the front r...
September 28, 2022
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Delicious
Tokushima Pref. strives to turn ‘forest caviar’ into juicy new local specialty
TOKUSHIMA — Efforts are underway to make finger limes, a citrus fruit native to Australia, a juicy d...
September 28, 2022
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Yomiuri EditorialMourners honor achievements of former prime minister / Diplomatic legacy must be strategically utilized
That so many dignitaries from overseas visited Japan to mourn former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is so...
September 28, 2022
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General News
Victims of Mt. Ontake eruption remembered
OTAKI, Nagano (Jiji Press) — A memorial service was held on Tuesday to mark the eighth anniversary o...
September 28, 2022
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Imperial Family
Japan’s Imperial family sends 7 members, 4 envoys to Abe’s state funeral
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko were among the seven Imperial family members who atten...
September 28, 2022
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Political Cartoons
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September 28, 2022
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Politics & Government
700 dignitaries from around the globe attend Abe’s state funeral
About 700 overseas dignitaries attended the state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tu...
September 28, 2022
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Washington Post
A divided Japan sends off Shinzo Abe, its polarizing former leader
TOKYO - In death as in life, Shinzo Abe polarized public opinion in Japan. As mourners lined up Tues...
September 28, 2022
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Washington Post
How Kevin McCarthy’s political machine worked to sway the GOP field
WASHINGTON - Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.) made a name for himself as a firebrand social media phen...
September 28, 2022
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Economy
Beer drinkers squirrel away suds in anticipation of price hikes
Beer sales typically decrease after the long, hot summer has ended, but they are continuing to rise ...
September 28, 2022
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Associated Press
Over 194,000 Russians flee call-up to neighboring countries
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — It took Vsevolod four days to drive from Moscow to Russia's southern border ...
September 28, 2022
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Associated Press
Blasts precede Baltic pipeline leaks, sabotage seen likely
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Denmark said Tuesday it believed “deliberate actions” by unknown perpetrators ...
September 28, 2022
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Associated Press
Biden keeps US target for refugee admissions at 125,000
SAN DIEGO (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday kept the nation’s cap on refugee admissions at 125,0...
September 28, 2022
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Associated Press
Kremlin announces vote, paves way to annex part of Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Kremlin paved the way Tuesday to annex more of Ukraine and escalate the war...
September 28, 2022