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Preparations underway in Japan for child COVID vaccine rollout

Some municipalities are eyeing mass vaccination in addition to inoculations at hospitals, with officials taking great care not to mix up the vaccines for children ...
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Japan guarded U.S. and Australian military assets 22 times in 2021

The SDF guarded Australian assets for the first time in a protection mission during a joint drill in November following bilateral security talks last year.
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Volatile international oil situation takes toll on Japan’s gas prices and policy

The price at the pump reached ¥170 per liter on Jan. 24 — the highest it’s been in over 13 years.
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U.S. urges Japan to consider sanctions on Russia if Ukraine invaded

Japan, however, has deferred its response to the U.S. request, fearing possible ramifications on bilateral issues with Russia, including a long-standing territorial dispute.
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Jammed in a cage with no escape, women suffer mining’s dark side

From South Africa’s ultra-deep shafts to the vast iron ore pits of Western Australia, the message from the world’s mines is overwhelming: Women are not ...
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Russian forces at 70% of level needed for full Ukraine invasion, U.S. officials say

In the event of an invasion, civilian casualties could range from 25,000 to 50,000, according to U.S. estimates.
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North Korea growing nuclear programs as it profits from cyberattacks: U.N. report

The annual report note cryptocurrency theft and the largest number of missile launches in a single month for the country's weapons programs.
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Boris Johnson’s brave face can’t hide his fading grip on power

Key ministers suddenly appear less willing to give Boris Johnson their full backing.
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Seibu considering selling Prince brand hotels and other assets to Singapore’s GIC

A Seibu group company would operate the hotels and other facilities, such as a ski resort and a golf course, after the planned sale, according ...
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U.S. urges Japan to consider sanctions on Russia if Ukraine invaded

Japan, however, has deferred its response to the U.S. request, fearing possible ramifications on bilateral issues with Russia, including a long-standing territorial dispute.