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		<lastmod>2001-05-13T09:07:01+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2001-05-13T09:10:05+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2001-05-14T09:05:20+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2001/05/14/commentary/thinking-flexibly-about-independence/</loc>
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		<lastmod>2001-05-14T09:16:02+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2001-05-15T09:07:32+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2001-05-16T09:01:52+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2001-05-16T09:05:32+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2001/05/17/commentary/world-commentary/tactical-genius-strategic-fool/</loc>
		<lastmod>2001-05-17T09:07:53+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2001-05-17T09:08:58+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2001-05-17T09:09:25+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2001-05-18T09:04:19+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2001/05/18/commentary/world-commentary/beijing-masters-tit-for-tat-trade-policy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2001-05-18T09:08:51+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2001/05/18/editorials/poisoning-the-air-and-the-airwaves/</loc>
		<lastmod>2001-05-18T09:13:27+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2001/05/19/editorials/moderation-wins-in-spain/</loc>
		<lastmod>2001-05-19T09:03:32+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2001/05/19/commentary/world-commentary/koreans-dream-of-unity-is-still-remote/</loc>
		<lastmod>2001-05-19T09:04:25+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2001/05/19/commentary/diplomacy-fails-to-measure-up/</loc>
		<lastmod>2001-05-19T09:05:21+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2001/05/19/commentary/world-commentary/holes-in-the-plan-for-nmd/</loc>
		<lastmod>2001-05-19T09:07:34+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2001-05-19T09:08:00+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2001/05/20/commentary/koizumi-honeymoon-rolls-on/</loc>
		<lastmod>2001-05-20T09:00:52+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2001-05-20T09:02:08+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2001/05/20/editorials/congratulations-and-questions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2001-05-20T09:04:01+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2001-05-21T09:01:39+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2001/05/21/commentary/u-s-policy-toward-taiwan-defies-reason/</loc>
		<lastmod>2001-05-21T09:05:13+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2001-05-21T09:06:54+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2001-05-21T09:09:06+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2001/05/21/editorials/wagner-in-jerusalem/</loc>
		<lastmod>2001-05-21T09:12:18+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2001-05-22T09:06:44+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2001-05-22T09:15:15+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2001-05-23T09:00:19+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2001-05-23T09:09:51+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2001-05-24T09:06:24+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2001-05-25T09:14:28+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2001-05-26T09:04:39+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2001/05/26/commentary/world-commentary/charting-a-course-as-wide-as-the-region/</loc>
		<lastmod>2001-05-26T09:06:19+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2001/05/26/commentary/feud-serves-nation-poorly/</loc>
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		<lastmod>2001-05-26T09:12:11+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2001/05/27/commentary/world-commentary/s-koreas-local-councils-are-weak-link/</loc>
		<lastmod>2001-05-27T09:04:57+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2001/05/27/editorials/when-borders-are-better/</loc>
		<lastmod>2001-05-27T09:06:26+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2001/05/28/commentary/time-for-bush-to-test-his-healing-powers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2001-05-28T09:00:06+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2001/05/28/commentary/british-conservatives-fighting-an-uphill-battle/</loc>
		<lastmod>2001-05-28T09:00:10+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2001-05-28T09:18:34+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2001/05/29/commentary/world-commentary/slyly-china-extends-its-reach/</loc>
		<lastmod>2001-05-29T09:04:34+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2001-06-25T09:03:07+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2001/12/09/commentary/world-commentary/mental-health-challenges-remain-unmet/</loc>
		<lastmod>2001-12-09T09:06:13+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2001-12-11T09:13:00+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2001-12-12T09:02:23+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2001-12-12T09:07:11+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2001-12-13T09:18:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Like other members of the group, RAWA spokeswoman Mariam Rawi uses a pseudonym and conceals her face when  photographed because of continuing threats from fundamentalists.]]></image:caption>
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