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Imperial Family
Emperor Emeritus undergoes surgery
The Emperor Emeritus, 88, underwent cataract and glaucoma surgery for his right eye at the Universit...
September 26, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Expansion of public broadcaster’s online business raises concerns
It makes no sense for NHK to endlessly expand its online business, using receiving fees collected f...
September 26, 2022
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Defense & Security
U.S. carrier, S. Korea ships launch drills amid North’s threat
SEOUL (AP) — A U.S. aircraft carrier and its battle group launched drills with South Korean warships...
September 26, 2022
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Companies
McDonald’s Japan to raise prices of burgers, other items
McDonald’s Company (Japan) Ltd. said Monday the firm will raise prices on about 60% of its menu item...
September 26, 2022
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Imperial Family
Japan’s Princess Kako attends acting, dancing competition incorporating sign language
KURAYOSHI, Tottori — Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino, attended an acting...
September 26, 2022
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Washington Post
Maryland recovery center treats burnout and stress among first responders
HAVRE DE GRACE, Md. - Ken Beyer can't think of a day in the past few months when his phone didn't fl...
September 26, 2022
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Washington Post
As Ukraine’s fathers fight, mothers go it alone with their children
KHARKIV, Ukraine - Yuliia Sirenko spent the summer alone in her apartment in the bombed-out city of ...
September 26, 2022
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Associated Press
Powerful typhoon hits north Philippines, thousands evacuated
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A powerful typhoon slammed into the northeastern Philippines on Sunday an...
September 26, 2022
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Associated Press
Analysis: Latest Iran protests likely not last for Tehran
Only glimpses of videos that make it online show the protests convulsing Iran over the death of a 22...
September 26, 2022
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Associated Press
Jewish pilgrims gather in Ukraine despite the perils of war
UMAN, Ukraine (AP) — Thousands of Hasidic Jewish pilgrims flocked to central Ukraine to mark the Jew...
September 26, 2022
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Associated Press
Canada struggles to restore power after storm; body found
TORONTO (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people in Atlantic Canada remained without power Sunday and ...
September 26, 2022
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Associated Press
Cuba holds unusual vote on law allowing same-sex marriage
HAVANA (AP) — Cuba held a rare referendum Sunday on an unusually contentious law — a government-back...
September 26, 2022
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Perspectives
Mirin is the secret to a sweet Edo-period cocktail
A footnote drove me to drink mirin — and thereby travel back in time. Mirin is a variant of sake, ...
September 26, 2022
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Europe
Italy’s right-wing, led by Meloni, set to win election
ROME (Reuters) - A right-wing alliance led by Giorgia Meloni’s Brothers of Italy party was on course...
September 26, 2022
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Politics & Government
Japan’s prime minister fails to grab diplomatic spotlight at U.N. General Assembly
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida actively engaged in diplomacy during his recent trip to New York, seeki...
September 26, 2022