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Japan lifts COVID quasi-emergency in 13 prefectures

Although the pace of decline in new cases has recently slowed nationwide, some local governments plan to implement measures on their own even after the ...
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Death toll from Osaka arson attack rises to 26

A woman believed to be in her 30s, who had remained in serious condition since the fire, died in the early hours of Monday, police ...
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Australia to build new $7.4 billion base for nuclear submarines

The move, to be announced by Prime Minister Scott Morrison, will be the first construction of a major new base in Australia since the 1990s.
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With days to go, South Korea has no favorite in presidential race

Polls show that neither of the two main candidates have convinced a large majority of voters that they can provide the steady hand needed to ...
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Russia says it will open humanitarian corridors to Ukrainian cities

The corridors will be opened from the capital, Kyiv, as well as the cities of Kharkiv and Sumy, and are being set up at the ...
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Is Japan on the brink of its own ‘Great Resignation’?

The pandemic has prompted millions across the globe to leave their jobs for more fulfilling, flexible roles. Should Japan’s employers be worried?
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How the West marshaled a stunning show of unity against Russia

In a few frantic days, the West threw out the playbook it used for decades against the Kremlin and isolated Russia with unparalleled sanctions and ...
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China’s ambitious growth target puts focus back on fiscal plans

Economists said the country's 5.5% target implies Beijing will increase infrastructure spending, cut interest rates further and do more to stabilize housing.
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Anti-feminist or foul-mouthed liberal? South Korea to pick a new president.

The key to victory in the election will not be their populist campaign promises or North Korea policy. Instead, it's what the papers have dubbed ...
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Beijing and Moscow were growing closer — then Putin invaded Ukraine

China seems to have been off-guard by Russia's offensive, fierce Ukrainian resistance, and the level of international anti-Kremlin backlash.