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Russia Justifies Control of Japan Tobacco’s Assets

Tokyo, Nov. 12 (Jiji Press)—A senior Russian official has tried to justify the government’s decision to place Japan Tobacco Inc.’s assets in Russia under the temporary management of a Russian company.

We haven't written up this one. The Japan News by The Yomiuri Shimbun has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.

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Why IEBC faces major tests ahead of the 2027 General Election

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is facing mounting financial, staffing, technological and public confidence challenges less than 10 months before Kenyans head to the ballot…

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