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Elderly living alone to make up a fifth of Japanese households by 2025: study 12 Apr 2024 - 03:57 pm
People gather under the blooming cherry blossoms with the background of the landmark Tokyo Skytree (C) at Sumida Park, near the famous tourism spot of Asakusa district in Tokyo on April 10, 2024. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP)
US opens investigation into Ford gasoline leak, saying automaker's remedy doesn't fix the problem 12 Apr 2024 - 02:24 pm
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Mayor orders 'mass evacuations' in Russia flood city 12 Apr 2024 - 01:50 pm
This handout photograph taken on April 11, 2024 by Russia's cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko from aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and released by the Russian Roscosmos space agency shows the flood-hit city of Orenburg. (Photo by Handout / ROSCOSMOS / AFP)
'HELP' written in palm fronds lands rescue for Pacific castaways 12 Apr 2024 - 01:10 pm
This image obtained from the US Coast Guard on April 11, 2024 shows a
Seven confirmed dead in Italy plant blast as last body found 12 Apr 2024 - 12:32 pm
This video grab taken and handout on April 10, 2024 by the Vigili del Fuoco, the Italian Corps. Photo by Handout / Vigili del Fuoco / AFP
Japan seeks to reclaim tech edge with overseas help 12 Apr 2024 - 12:19 pm
This file photo taken on May 10, 2023 shows a general view of exhibitors at various booths during the three-day 7th AI Expo, part of NexTech Week Tokyo 2023, Japan's largest trade show for artificial intelligence technology companies, at Tokyo Big Sight. Photo by Richard A. Brooks / AFP
Philippines trains pet dogs for search and rescue 12 Apr 2024 - 11:05 am
This photo taken on April 7, 2024 shows a trainer guiding a dog during a search and rescue program in Taguig, Metro Manila. Photo by JAM STA ROSA / AFP
Tributes pour in after Japanese jockey dies following fall 12 Apr 2024 - 08:41 am
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OJ Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in 'trial of the century,' dies at 76 12 Apr 2024 - 12:59 am
Double murder defendent OJ Simpson, looks at a new pair of Aris extra-large gloves which the prosecutors had him put on for the jury on June 21, 1995 during the OJ Simpson double murder trial in Los Angeles. (Photo by Vince Bucci / AFP)
Biden vows 'ironclad' defense of Philippines, Japan 12 Apr 2024 - 12:37 am
US President Joe Biden speaks to the press with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (R) and Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (L) at the White House in Washington, DC, April 11, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Caballero-Reynold / AFP)
UN calls on Sudan's conflicting parties to abide by ceasefire 12 Apr 2024 - 12:27 am
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China supports full UN membership for Palestine 12 Apr 2024 - 12:00 am
Mao Ning, Spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry
UN Security Council calls for immediate lifting of restrictions on aid to Gaza 11 Apr 2024 - 11:42 pm
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Mexico takes Ecuador to international court over embassy raid 11 Apr 2024 - 11:25 pm
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador speaks during a press conference in Mexico City on April 11, 2024. (Photo by Alfredo Estrella / AFP)
UN warns Haiti food stocks could be drained within weeks 11 Apr 2024 - 09:06 pm
The charred remains of vehicles that were burned near a garage are seen in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on March 25, 2024. (Photo by Clarens Siffroy / AFP)
$65,000 gold teacup stolen from Japan department store 11 Apr 2024 - 05:31 pm
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'Robust' US has helped improve global economic outlook, IMF chief says 11 Apr 2024 - 05:14 pm
The United States of America flag in the Manhattan borough of New York on April 10, 2024. (Photo by Charly TRIBALLEAU / AFP)
Death toll from Italy energy plant blast rises to five 11 Apr 2024 - 04:49 pm
This photo taken and handout on April 10, 2024 by the Vigili del Fuoco, the Italian Corps. of Firefighters, shows firemen working on the site of an explosion at a hydroelectric power plant Enel Green Power on Lake Suviana in central Italy, near Bologna. Photo by Handout / Vigili del Fuoco / AFP

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Qatar’s local vegetable production to reach 120,000 tonnes by end of 2026, achieving 70% self-sufficiency