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Japan court orders damages over forced sterilization for first time

The court told the central government to pay a total of ¥27.5 million in damages to three people and recognized the eugenics law as unconstitutional.
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Putin escalation leaves China’s Xi with tough balancing act

Beijing will look to avoid openly criticizing Russia’s actions in Ukraine, while affirming its support for the principles of territorial integrity and noninterference, experts say.
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U.S. sanctions Russia for ‘beginning’ invasion of Ukraine

Despite the new measures targeting Russian financial institutions and elites, U.S. President Joe Biden said there was still time to avoid war.
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Government representative attends annual Takeshima Day event for 10th year in a row

This year, Hiroo Kotera, parliamentary vice minister within the Cabinet Office, joined the event held in the Shimane Prefecture capital of Matsue, along with some ...
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz halts Nord Stream 2 project

Nord Stream 2, set to double natural gas supplies from Russia to Germany, has become a key lightning rod for the West in its bid ...
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Japan reports single-day record 319 deaths linked to COVID

The nationwide death toll linked to the virus has risen to fresh highs, though Tokyo has continued to see a downward trend in the number ...
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Japan court orders damages over forced sterilization for first time

The court told the central government to pay a total of ¥27.5 million in damages to three people and recognized the eugenics law as unconstitutional.
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Tokyo cases continue dip, but virus-linked deaths remain high

The capital confirmed 11,443 new infections on Tuesday, falling by about 4,000 from a week earlier and continuing a downward trend.
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Lower House approves record ¥107.6 trillion budget for fiscal 2022

Japan's general-account budget will be a record high for the 10th year in a row.

No substantial progress seen in latest MLB labor talks

The clock is ticking on a reconciliation that would allow the 2022 season to start as scheduled on March 31.