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WAR

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Mar 4, 2022
Klitschko brothers say Ukraine will not surrender as Russia continues invasion
'We are not going to surrender. We have nowhere to retreat.'
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WORLD
Mar 4, 2022
How Ukraine’s military has resisted Russia so far
Ukrainian troops are mounting a stiffer-than-expected resistance to Russian forces, fighting with a resourcefulness that could trip up Russian troops for weeks or months to come.
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COMMENTARY / World
Mar 4, 2022
China’s Ukraine doublespeak is becoming unsustainable
Beijing is fence-sitting on the Ukraine crisis as it tries to balance its Russia alignment with its principles of territorial integrity.
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BUSINESS
Mar 4, 2022
Japan reinforces countermeasures against rapidly rising oil prices
To cushion the impact of soaring oil prices due to the war in Ukraine, the government said Friday that it will bolster a subsidy program for oil wholesalers.
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WORLD
Mar 4, 2022
Washington’s newest worry: The dangers of cornering Putin
Putin's reaction to the initial wave of sanctions has provoked a range of concerns that one senior official called the 'Cornered Putin Problem.”
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BUSINESS
Mar 4, 2022
Japan looks to plug potential crypto holes in Russia sanctions
Individuals can use cryptocurrency exchanges that don't verify the identity of customers to conduct transactions even if they are in sanctioned countries.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 4, 2022
Ukraine war sharpens China’s energy priorities as prices spike
The government this week issued orders to prioritize the security of its energy and commodities supply, triggered by concerns over disruptions stemming from the Russian invasion.
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JAPAN
Mar 4, 2022
A-bomb survivors speak out against nuclear weapons amid Ukraine crisis
Remarks by Russian leader Vladimir Putin about his country's nuclear arsenal have drawn ire from those who lived through the Nagasaki and Hiroshima bombings.
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JAPAN
Mar 4, 2022
'Quad' leaders agree Ukraine scenario must never happen in Indo-Pacific region
'This development makes it even more important to work toward realizing a free and open Indo-Pacific,' Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told reporters after the virtual meeting.
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WORLD
Mar 4, 2022
Fire at Ukraine nuclear plant rattles nerves across the globe
Amid panic and disinformation, observers and experts have worked to ascertain the situation on the ground at the Zaporizhzhia plant, which was witness to a firefight Friday.
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JAPAN
Mar 4, 2022
Japan raises travel advisory for Belarus and Russia over war in Ukraine
For the Ukrainian border areas along Russia and Belarus, the Foreign Ministry raised the advisory to the highest level, citing 'the possibility of military conflicts.'
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EDITORIALS
Mar 4, 2022
Biden demonstrates true leadership in the Ukraine crisis
The West, and the world, has united to oppose the invasion of Ukraine. While many leaders deserve credit for helping to forge this coalition, Biden deserves a good deal of the credit.
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WORLD
Mar 4, 2022
On the exodus west, Ukrainians flee hardship for an uncertain future
In the past week, more than 1 million Ukrainians have fled to neighboring countries, according to the United Nations. One million more are internally displaced.
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MULTIMEDIA
Mar 4, 2022
Hundreds of students are stranded at a university in Ukraine
Medical students at a university in Sumy, Ukraine, saw their school become a war zone overnight. They have no way to travel home and are stranded near the fighting.
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MULTIMEDIA
Mar 4, 2022
‘There will be a battle’: A family prepares for war in Kyiv
As the war in Ukraine moves closer to the capital, some families are facing a difficult choice: Stay home or take up arms.
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BUSINESS
Mar 4, 2022
Japan government-backed bank to review Russian accounts over Ukraine invasion
The Japanese government holds a 30% stake in the Sakhalin 1 oil and gas project ran by Russian gas firm Sakhalin Oil and Gas Development Co.
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BUSINESS
Mar 4, 2022
Japan to release 7.5 million barrels of oil, says industry minister
The U.S. and other IEA members agreed to release a total of 60 million barrels of oil reserves to compensate for supply disruptions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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BUSINESS
Mar 4, 2022
Ukraine invasion fallout hitting already-battered supply chains
Oil is now topping $110 a barrel, while European natural gas hit an all-time high this week. Wheat soared past $11 a bushel to the highest level in 14 years.
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WORLD
Mar 4, 2022
Ukraine’s crypto army is both inspiration and cautionary tale
The process of tracking just how much has been donated is tough, despite crypto's professed transparent nature.
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COMMENTARY / World
Mar 4, 2022
How Asia is responding to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Given the lukewarm responses to calls for increased pressure on Russia so far from most South and Southeast Asian democracies, the West is unlikely to get much support in its efforts.
Trump says Taiwan should pay for defense, sending TSMC stock down
Shares in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's largest contract chipmaker and a major Apple and Nvidia supplier, closed 2.4% lower on Wednesday.
'Super spicy' potato chips land Japan students in hospital
High school students were taken to hospital in Tokyo on Tuesday after eating "super spicy" potato chips.
Japan finds a 'stealth' cure for zombie businesses: Let them fail
A worker at Sakai Seisakusyo prepares to transport metal rods at its factory in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, on July 8.
Japan keeps up yen warnings as two-day intervention suspected
An electronic screen displays a graph showing yen exchange rates surging against the U.S. dollar amid an alert to the possibility of intervention in Tokyo on Friday.
Hyogo governor stands firm on not resigning despite official's death
Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito speaks to reporters on Tuesday.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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