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Russia Calls JT Takeover a Countermeasure Against Sanctions

Russia's Foreign Ministry on November 11 defended the government's unilateral decision to place the local subsidiary of Japan Tobacco (JT) under the management of a Russian company, describing the move as a countermeasure against what it called Japan's "blatantly hostile actions." (News On Japan)

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Bundeswehr study exposes widespread sexual harassment in German military

Sexual misconduct in the Bundeswehr is far more widespread than previously known, with younger women disproportionately affected.

  • Study by Bundeswehr reveals widespread sexual harassment in German military.
  • Only 1/3 to 1/6 of cases reported, affecting younger women and non-heterosexual soldiers.
  • Verbal harassment most common, physical violence reported by 9% of female soldiers.

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