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UNITED STATES

Harvard sues Trump admin over fund freeze

Harvard University said on Monday that it has filed a federal lawsuit against the Donald Trump administration's funding freeze, calling the action "unlawful and beyond the government's authority". In a lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, the university said this case involves "the government's efforts to use the withholding of federal funding as leverage to gain control of academic decision-making at Harvard".

JAPAN

Rice prices rise despite release of reserves

The average price of rice in supermarkets across Japan reached 4,217 yen (about $30) per 5 kilograms in the week up to April 13, official data showed on Monday. The latest average price marked the 15th consecutive week of price rises, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. As prices showed no signs of easing, the Japanese government has pledged to release stockpiled rice every month until July.

Agencies - Xinhua