Japanese police eye mandatory ID checks for scrap metal trading to stop surge in thefts
[South China Morning Post] - 01/10/2025
National Police Agency proposes registration scheme for those dealing in scrap metal as thieves target businesses and disrupt operations.
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[South China Morning Post] - 10/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 10/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 10/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 10/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 10/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 10/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 10/01/2025
Ukraine steps up campaign to stop young men fleeing military draft
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[South China Morning Post] - 10/01/2025
Female hammer attacker in Japan wounds at least 8 at university
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[South China Morning Post] - 10/01/2025