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Japan to Give Ukrainians Allowances for 6 More Months
Tokyo, Sept. 14 (Jiji Press)—Japan’s Immigration Services Agency said Wednesday it will extend a pro...
September 15, 2022
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Yomiuri EditorialDarkness behind Tokyo Games extends to major publishing firm’s chairman
The bribery scandal surrounding last summer’s Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics has even led to the arr...
September 15, 2022
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Books & Literature
‘Haiku Herman’ speaks of allure, appeal of haiku
Herman Van Rompuy is a former prime minister of Belgium and the first president of the European Coun...
September 15, 2022
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Reuters
Erdogan, Putin to discuss Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes -Turkish official
ANKARA, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Russia's President Vladimir Putin w...
September 15, 2022
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Reuters
Poundbury suburb showcases King Charles’s vision of British life
POUNDBURY, England, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Anyone seeking insights into the values of King Charles, who...
September 15, 2022
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Reuters
Thousands pass Queen Elizabeth’s coffin as she lies in state in London
LONDON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Mourners from all walks of life filed past the coffin of Queen Elizabeth...
September 15, 2022
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Associated Press
‘Car guy’ Biden touts electric vehicles at Detroit auto show
DETROIT (AP) — President Joe Biden, a “car guy” with his own vintage Corvette, showcased his adminis...
September 15, 2022
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Associated Press
Ukrainian flag raised in retaken city after Russian retreat
IZIUM, Ukraine (AP) — Hand on heart, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy watched his country’s f...
September 15, 2022
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Coronavirus
WHO: COVID end ‘in sight,’ deaths at lowest since March 2020
GENEVA (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday that the number of coronaviru...
September 15, 2022
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Associated Press
Spokesman: Zelenskyy in car accident, no serious injuries
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's car collided with another vehicle ear...
September 15, 2022
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General News
Shizuoka, JR Tokai remain apart on maglev talk
SHIZUOKA (Jiji Press) — The heads of the Shizuoka prefectural government and Central Japan Railway C...
September 15, 2022
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General News
Japanese university pageants move away from focus on looks
University beauty pageants that used to choose the most attractive woman and man are starting to cha...
September 15, 2022
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General News
Fukuoka yakuza group graying after crackdown
KITAKYUSHU — Members of a Kitakyushu-based yakuza group are graying, just like the rest of Japanese ...
September 15, 2022
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General News
Pro-Russia hackers claim to have temporarily brought down Japanese govt websites
A pro-Russia hacker group has claimed to be involved in attacks on Japanese government and company w...
September 14, 2022
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Companies
Honda eyes carbon neutral motorbike biz by 2040s
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Honda Motor Co. said Tuesday that it aims to achieve carbon neutrality in its m...
September 14, 2022