Asian markets higher after Wall St rises on better U.S. data
Most Asian stock markets rose Thursday after Wall Street gained on surveys showing better U.S. jobs and manufacturing conditions than expected.
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Asian markets higher after Wall St rises on better U.S. data
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At least 39 injured in knife attack at China kindergarten
A school security guard injured at least 39 people in a knife attack at a kindergarten in southern China on Thursday morning, state media reported. The motive remains?
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At least 39 injured in knife attack at China kindergarten
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2 dead, 2 wounded in crossbow attack; suspect arrested
A 23-year-old man was arrested on Thursday morning on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after he killed his mother and grandmother and wounded his younger brother and?
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2 dead, 2 wounded in crossbow attack; suspect arrested
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Foreigners with humanitarian needs will be exempt from Japan re-entry ban
Foreign residents of Japan who wish to be allowed back into the country on humanitarian grounds will be exempt from the country's entry ban, the Justice Ministry has?
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Foreigners with humanitarian needs will be exempt from Japan re-entry ban
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Tiananmen anniversary marked by crackdown, HK vigil ban
China tightened controls over dissidents while pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong and elsewhere sought ways to mark the 31st anniversary Thursday of the crushing of the pro-democracy movement?
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Tiananmen anniversary marked by crackdown, HK vigil ban
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Koike says 'simplified' Games may be necessary to avoid cancellation
Tokyo Gov Yuriko Koike said on Thursday it may be necessary to a stage a "simplified" Olympics next year due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and?
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Koike says 'simplified' Games may be necessary to avoid cancellation
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All Blacks great Carter makes surprise NZ return with Blues
Former All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter has made a surprise return to New Zealand domestic rugby after an absence of five years by joining the Auckland Blues.
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All Blacks great Carter makes surprise NZ return with Blues
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23-year-old mother arrested over 10-month-old daughter's death
Police in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, have arrested a 23-year-old unemployed woman on suspicion of parental neglect resulting in the death of her 10-month-old daughter.
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23-year-old mother arrested over 10-month-old daughter's death
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Searching 'racist' on Twitter brings up Trump as top result
U.S. President Donald Trump appears as the first result of suggested accounts when users type "racist" into Twitter's people search, it emerged Wednesday.
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Searching 'racist' on Twitter brings up Trump as top result
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U.S. defense chief opposes deploying troops to quell protests; Mattis criticizes Trump threats
U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Wednesday he does not support invoking the Insurrection Act to deploy active-duty forces to quell civil unrest for now, despite President?
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U.S. defense chief opposes deploying troops to quell protests; Mattis criticizes Trump threats
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Mixed messages as sports world backs U.S. protesters
If Megan Rapinoe decides to take a knee at next year's Olympic Games, she could get a reprimand.
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Mixed messages as sports world backs U.S. protesters
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Portland, Oregon, city of protest, reels from nightly chaos
This liberal city is known " and prepared " for protests that can descend into chaos, but even it is reeling from the nightly unrest splintering off peaceful"
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Portland, Oregon, city of protest, reels from nightly chaos
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Hyogo man arrested over crossbow killings of two women
A 23-year-old university student was arrested Thursday on suspicion of killing two women with arrows fired from a crossbow at his home in Takarazuka, Hyogo ...
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Hyogo man arrested over crossbow killings of two women
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Tokyo reports 28 new coronavirus cases Thursday
Tokyo confirmed 28 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, two days after Gov. Yuriko Koike issued a Tokyo Alert in a sign of a possible resurgence ...
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Tokyo reports 28 new coronavirus cases Thursday
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Japan governors discuss balancing economic revival with virus control
The governors plan to launch a team by this summer to jointly compile measures to fight the pandemic.
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Japan governors discuss balancing economic revival with virus control
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Hong Kong pro-democracy activists press Tokyo to rethink Xi's visit to Japan
Pro-democracy campaigners say timing of such a trip would be inappropriate given current international criticism over the human rights situation in the city.
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Hong Kong pro-democracy activists press Tokyo to rethink Xi's visit to Japan
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Japan's smart cities: Technological dreams or 'Big Brother' nightmares?
Late last month, the Diet passed a revised bill paving the way for so-called 'super cities" or 'smart cities." Supporters tout them as high-tech marvels ...
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Japan's smart cities: Technological dreams or 'Big Brother' nightmares?
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South Korea's actions 'not helpful' in resolving export row, Japan says
In July last year, Japan placed tougher restrictions on South Korea-bound exports of three key materials used to manufacture semiconductors and display panels.
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South Korea's actions 'not helpful' in resolving export row, Japan says
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Japan university students impacted by pandemic get food donations
Many students have suffered drops in income due to losing their part-time jobs or having their shifts reduced amid the crisis.
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Japan university students impacted by pandemic get food donations
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Ministry issues warning over traffic accidents as Japan's schools reopen
The education ministry has warned elementary schools nationwide to be on alert for traffic incidents as schools reopen following the full lifting of the country's ...
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Ministry issues warning over traffic accidents as Japan's schools reopen
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'AINU' trademark application criticized by Japan's indigenous people
An application by an individual in China to register a trademark using the name of Japan's indigenous Ainu people has been criticized for being an ...
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'AINU' trademark application criticized by Japan's indigenous people
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China increases visas issued to Japanese to boost business after virus shutdowns
The Chinese government has stepped up the number of visas being issued to Japanese citizens after limiting it for months following the coronavirus pandemic, a ...
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China increases visas issued to Japanese to boost business after virus shutdowns
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Coronavirus spike prompts Tokyo alert, but how useful is new alarm?
System introduced as part of the city's plan to gradually reopen society while preventing a second wave of infections.
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Coronavirus spike prompts Tokyo alert, but how useful is new alarm?
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Japan's ruling bloc to push back controversial prosecutor bills
The government intends to prioritize the passage of a second supplementary budget, which includes measures to handle the fallout from the coronavirus epidemic.
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Japan's ruling bloc to push back controversial prosecutor bills