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Trump Verdict: Chance for Divisions in U.S. to Grow Deeper is Concerning
His stance of not accepting the verdict against him and using it as a tool for political struggle by denying the fairness of the trial is extremel...
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Financial Conditions of Regional Banks: Lending Capabilities to Be Tested in ‘World with Interest Rates’
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Forest Environment Tax: Constantly Review Allocation of Revenue Based on Actual Situation
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Ruling on Nasu Avalanche: Man-Made Disaster Caused by Lack of Risk Awareness
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Introduction of Joint Custody: Take Thorough Measures to Publicize, Prepare System
The long-standing conventional practice of giving just one parent custody of the children after a divorce is about to change. It is essential for t...
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G7 Finance Ministers’ Meeting: Measures Urgently Needed to Utilize Frozen Russian Assets
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JAL’s Safety Problems: Spate of Mistakes Points to Company’s Lax Organizational Discipline
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Failure of ‘Satellite’ Launch: China, Russia Have Allowed North Korea to Grow Arrogant
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Japan-China-ROK summit: Three Nations Should Build Cooperation Step by Step for Regional Stability
While it is important for the leaders of Japan, China and South Korea to promote communications with each other, the deep gulf between Japan and S...
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Shizuoka Gubernatorial Election: Poll Shows Severely Dysfunctional State of LDP
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Maintaining Voting Environment: Voters’ Rights Should Not Be Undermined
Elections are the foundation of democracy. The central and local governments should make every effort to maintain polling stations even in areas w...
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Egg Freezing: Prioritize Support for Balance between Childbirth and Work
More and more women are hoping to freeze their eggs so they can have a child in the future. There is a tendency for women to postpone having a chi...
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Offensive in Gaza: Don’t Sit Idly by as Humanitarian Crisis Spread
How many casualties does Israel intend to cause by indiscriminately attacking homes, hospitals and other facilities? Its hard-line stance, which will ...
May 26, 2024
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Action Plan on Infectious Diseases: Effectiveness of Countermeasures Is at Stake
The failures seen during the COVID-19 pandemic will be repeated if an action plan is not properly implemented, no matter how thorough the plan is. The...
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