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Helen Haines' first words to hero bystanders revealed
Two people who went to help MP Helen Haines after she was critically injured in an alleged attack have revealed what she said to witnesses, including how she talked about her grandchildren.
Helen Haines' first words to hero bystanders revealed
Two people who went to help MP Helen Haines after she was critically injured in an alleged attack have revealed what she said to witnesses, including how she talked about her grandchildren.
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Oct. 21)
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‘Poster child’: why more Chinese firms have Thailand in their expansion plans
With domestic profits narrowing and production capacity expanding, China’s firms are continuing to widen their overseas footprints in search of new, more lucrative markets.
Desire for second child in Japan falls to record low as costs rise: survey
TOKYO -- The proportion of parents in Japan who want a second child has fallen by more than half over the past six years, reaching a record low of 28.
- Desire for second child in Japan drops to record low of 28.2%, survey finds
- Rising costs and household income worries fuel declining birth rate
- 60.4% of respondents say they'd consider another child with income increase
Tokyo jazz camp marks decade of nurturing talent for world stage
TOKYO(Kyodo) -- "Try putting in something unexpected when you play."Bassist Yasushi Nakamura's challenge brought a sudden tension to the rehearsal roo
- Seiko Summer Jazz Camp celebrates 10-year milestone in Tokyo
- 42 aspiring musicians aged 16-25 participate in annual event
- Camp fosters jazz talent, leading to 350+ alumni worldwide