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Michiko Murata, who helps run the Tokyo Federation of A-Bomb Sufferers Organizations, says many survivors from the World War II bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki chose to live in isolation Michiko Murata, who helps run the Tokyo Federation of A-Bomb Sufferers Organizations, says many survivors from the World War II bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki chose to live in isolation

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Japan’s A-bomb survivors: from discrimination to a Nobel

Survivors of the US atomic bombings of Japan will receive the Nobel Peace Prize.

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Transformative technology for the coordinated improvement of agricultural yields

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Two thirds of poorest families in UK miss out on childcare

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Syrians explore ousted Assad’s Damascus home

Roaming the opulent Damascus home of ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, Abu Omar felt a sense of giddy defiance being in the residence of...

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UK retailers feed off public affection for festive ads
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US clean energy, defense to be impacted by China export curbs
Japanese 89-year-old Tomiji Suzuki started coding in retirement and is now making apps for the fast-growing elderly demographic

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Op-Ed: Retirement age, pensions, revenue, and nutcase economics
Stacker compiled resources from the United Nations to illustrate how novel statistical models are helping shed light on human trafficking.

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Are skills and AI on their way out for HR leaders in 2025?

Companies that aim to leverage skills effectively in 2025 will focus on mastering the requirements of specific functions or roles.

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Sustainable future: Which nation is top of the green rankings?
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Musk’s millions for Trump make him biggest US political donor

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US hiring rebounds after slump on hurricanes, strike

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Actor Adele Haenel has become an iconic figure in France for speaking out against 'complacency' towards sexual abuse

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French director accused of abusing star Haenel goes on trial

A French filmmaker accused of sexually assaulting actor Adele Haenel when she was 12 was to go on trial in Paris on Monday, five...

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Volkswagen and unions have been locked in bitter talks since the company said in September it was considering closing factories in Germany for the first time in its history Volkswagen and unions have been locked in bitter talks since the company said in September it was considering closing factories in Germany for the first time in its history

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German VW workers kick off second round of strikes

Thousands of Volkswagen workers walked out on Monday in the second round of strikes in the escalating conflict between unions and management over the...

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Rising more than 2,400 metres (8,000 feet) above sea level on the central island of Negros, Kanlaon is one of 24 active volcanoes in the Philippines Rising more than 2,400 metres (8,000 feet) above sea level on the central island of Negros, Kanlaon is one of 24 active volcanoes in the Philippines

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Evacuations underway as Philippine volcano erupts

A volcano erupted in the central Philippines on Monday, sending a huge ash column high into the sky as the government ordered the evacuation...

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Bashar al-Assad ruled Syria for 24 years before his ouster

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Syrians flock to celebrate new day after Assad’s fall

Syrians flocked to the main square of the capital city Damascus on Monday to mark what many regard as a long-awaited new dawn after...

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China’s leaders vow more ‘relaxed’ monetary policy in 2025

Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top leaders said Monday they would adopt a more “relaxed” approach to monetary policy as they hashed out...

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Taiwan military on high alert as China warships sail near island

Taiwan said its military was on high alert as Chinese warships sailed near the island on Monday, preparing for a strong response from China...

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Trauma and terror of Kenya’s kidnapped protesters

The Kenyan parliament was ablaze, protesters running through the streets, police firing into the crowds. Among them was John, who believed the unrest could...

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