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Political Cartoons
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October 25, 2024
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Reuters
Rigaku slumps in market debut after $863 million IPO
TOKYO, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Rigaku's shares fell 10% in their market debut on Friday, after buyout ...
October 25, 2024
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Economy
G20 Sees Soft Landing for Global Economy; Leaders Pledge to Resist Protectionism as Trump Calls for Imported Goods Flat Tariff
WASHINGTON — Finance ministers from the Group of 20 nations voiced optimism about a soft landing ...
October 25, 2024
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General News
Manga Artist Chiba, Cellist Tsutumi Among Japan’s Order of Culture Recipients; Chiba ‘Happy, Honored’ for Manga to be Recognized as Culture
Manga artist Tetsuya Chiba and cellist Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi, who is also a specialist in cultural pr...
October 25, 2024
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Associated Press
AI-generated Child Sexual Abuse Images are Spreading. Law Enforcement is Racing to Stop Them
WASHINGTON (AP) — A child psychiatrist who altered a first-day-of-school photo he saw on Facebook...
October 25, 2024
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Associated Press
1 Dead and 12 Injured after Bus Carrying Japanese Tourists Smashes into Truck in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — A Japanese tourist died and 12 other people were injured when a tou...
October 25, 2024
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Travel Spots
Millions of LEDs Illuminate Yomiuriland Amusement Park; ‘Jewellumination’ Will Continue until April 6
An illumination event featuring 6.5 million LED lights that began on Thursday is now enveloping t...
October 25, 2024
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Reuters
Three Media Staff Killed in Israeli Strike on South Lebanon, Outlets Say
BEIRUT (Reuters) - An Israeli strike early on Friday morning killed at least three media staff st...
October 25, 2024
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Yomiuri Editorial
Regional Revitalization: Subsidies Alone Have Limited Effectiveness
Ten years have passed since the central government made regional revitalization a priority policy...
October 25, 2024
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Yomiuri Editorial
BRICS Meetings: Expanded Group Cannot Become A Counterweight to The West
Russia’s attempt to dodge criticism of its aggression against Ukraine, which violates internation...
October 25, 2024
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Reuters
China’s Yuan Heads for 4th Weekly Decline amid Worries of a Possible Trump Win
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's yuan held steady against the dollar on Friday, but is headed for its...
October 25, 2024
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Reuters
Four Killed in Militant Attack in India’s Kashmir
SRINAGAR (Reuters) - At least four people, including two soldiers, were killed when militants amb...
October 25, 2024
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Ramen of Japan
YUJI Ramen TOKYO / Ramen Shop’s Unique ‘Tunakotsu’ Broth Made from Tuna Bones is Popular for its Rich, Light Taste
It is common for ramen to be served with “tonkotsu” broth, which is made from pig bones. But YUJI...
October 25, 2024
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Elections
Japan’s Ruling Parties Hard-Pressed to Keep Majority; Opposition CDPJ Likely to Make Gains, Poll Shows
The ruling parties are closely contesting with the opposition parties to secure a majority of the...
October 25, 2024
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Reuters
Ukraine Intelligence Agency Says North Korean Units already in Kursk Region
Ukraine's military intelligence service said on Thursday that the first North Korean units traine...
October 25, 2024