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Kishida presses India’s Modi on Ukraine crisis

The two leaders slammed attempts to alter the status quo by force in any region, but their joint statement did not directly refer to the ...
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Top Japan and Turkey envoys condemn Russia invasion of Ukraine

The ministers, during a meeting in Turkey, affirmed that Russia's military actions violate the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine and international law.
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Top Japan and Turkey envoys condemn Russia invasion of Ukraine

The ministers, during a meeting in Turkey, affirmed that Russia's military actions violate the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine and international law.

Takayasu stays one win ahead of pack in Osaka sumo tourney

Takayasu improved to a perfect 7-0 to finish the first week of the 15-day tournament at Edion Arena Osaka as the only unbeaten competitor.
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Drivers ‘astounded’ by quick repairs to Japan expressways after major quake

All expressway closures caused by a major earthquake in northeastern Japan on Wednesday were lifted by Friday, with numerous cracks and bumps being restored in ...
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China reports first two COVID-19 deaths in more than a year

The fatalities were the first reported in China since Jan. 26, 2021, and bring the country's total death toll in the pandemic to 4,638.
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Nearly 40% of people feel lonely in Japan amid pandemic

Younger people tend to feel more isolated, according to an online survey conducted in February, with 42.7% of people in their 20s saying they feel ...
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MRNA vaccines blocked worst outcomes as variants spread, U.S. says

In recent months, when the omicron variant was dominant, three doses of an mRNA shot provided 94% protection against the worst outcomes, the CDC study ...
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Severe COVID-19 patients in Japan fall below 1,000 as nation logs 44,711 new cases

Tokyo logged 7,444 new cases, down from 9,164 the week before, along with 13 deaths.
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GM buys SoftBank’s $2.1 billion stake in Cruise self-driving unit

The move ends the SoftBank Vision Fund 1’s involvement in the self-driving startup, giving the Detroit automaker 80% ownership.