The earlier goal was set by Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s predecessor, Shinzo Abe, under his ‘womenomics’ policy.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. plants hope to maintain production despite virus threat
But as it will be months before many people will be vaccinated, factories will remain vulnerable.
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Judge delays execution of only woman on U.S. death row
She was convicted of killing a pregnant woman and cutting the baby girl from the womb in 2004.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Pope calls for vaccines for all in his Christmas message
Francis also calls for peace and ceasefires in many countries around the world.
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Four pregnant women among 20 migrants dead in Tunisia sinking
Coast guard boats and navy divers are searching for 13 people missing.
Posted inNation & World
Experts say personal experience convinced Midwest of virus dangers
The positive direction offers hope that people can take precautions seriously as they await vaccines.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Now it’s Bills with seed on the line against Patriots
For the first time in decades, Buffalo has reversed roles with New England.
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Lewiston’s New Roots farm receives $80,000 in grants
The funds will help the Somali Bantu owners of the cooperative farm purchase the 30 acres of farmland they are currently leasing.
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: Giants QB Jones could play Sunday
Daniel Jones has missed two of the last three games with hamstring and ankle injuries.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Premier makes outreach effort to placate angry Indian farmers
Narendra Modi asks them to explain how the government’s agricultural policies have benefited them, a month into massive protests that have rattled his administration.