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Putin orders troops to Ukraine’s east as Russia recognizes separatists

The Russian leader's announcement drew international condemnation and immediate targeted U.S. sanctions, as well as the promise of tougher measures soon.
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Japan’s top business lobby calls for further easing of border controls

Masakazu Tokura, head of Keidanren, has suggested that the country's border controls are not based on solid epidemiological grounds.
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Japan aims to block sex offenders from jobs in schools and child care

Under the system being considered, those who want a job in child care or education would need to submit proof that they are not a ...
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The shadowy messengers delivering threats to Hong Kong civil society

The shuttering of many civil society groups has come after staffers were subjected to shadowy campaigns of threats and intimidation by so-called middlemen.
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Tokyo’s new daily COVID case count falls below 10,000 for first time since Jan. 24

By prefecture, Tokyo had the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the past week, followed by Osaka, Kanagawa, Aichi and Saitama.

Mikaela Shiffrin uses spotlight to spread message of hope and resilience

"You just need to get up. It's the most important takeaway from these last couple of weeks for me and it has nothing to do ...

Rookie Austin Cindric edges Bubba Wallace Jr. to win Daytona 500

"You know what makes it so much better — a packed house," Cindric said. "A packed house at the Daytona 500."
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Kishida says government ready to consider measures to curb gasoline prices

"We will not rule out any option and will consider further measures swiftly," the prime minister said at a meeting of the Budget Committee of ...
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Kishida to join virtual G7 summit on Ukraine crisis

The prime minister has vowed to resolve the crisis in coordination with the G7 and other members of the international community.

Red-hot Stephen Curry sinks 16 3-pointers to lead Team LeBron to victory in All-Star Game

Curry finished with 50 points and was named MVP of the game.