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Auto Industry: Stop Passing the Buck to Contractors
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Kagoshima Prefectural Police: Has Misconduct by Officers Been Covered Up?
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Record-Low Birth Rate: Falling Number of Marriages A Serious Issue
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Georgia’s New Law: Can Russian Influence Be Eliminated?
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Political Funds Control Law Revision: Seize Moment as Turning Point for Politics Less Reliant on Money
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India’s General Election: Inequality, Religious Discrimination Have Invited Criticism
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False Ads on Social Media: Swiftly Strengthen Regulations to Protect Consumers from Harm
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35 Years after Tiananmen Square: Is the Opportunity to Mourn Not Even Allowed?
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Saso’s U.S. Women’s Open Win: 2nd Major Title Proves Her Strength
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Asia Security Summit: Japan, U.S., S. Korea Have Growing Role to Play Together
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Crimes by Anonymous, Fluid Groups: Groups Connected via Social Media Pose Threat to Society
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Revising Basic Agriculture Law: Can New Policies Strengthen Food Security of Japan?
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