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Japan Must Boost its Defenses Against Cyberattacks; Aggressive ‘Hybrid Warfare’ Seen as a Growing Threat
One evening, the power supply from multiple substations suddenly stops, and the power supply cont...
July 27, 2024
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Associated Press
Paris Dazzles with a Rainy Olympics Opening Ceremony on the Seine River
PARIS (AP) — A hot-air balloon brought an Olympic ring of fire into a rainy sky and singer Celine...
July 27, 2024
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General News
Breathing New Life into Bookstores; Public and Private Sectors Working to Save Ailing Industry
About four months have passed since the government opened a new chapter in its efforts to support...
July 27, 2024
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Imperial Family
Princess Kako Attends Equestrian Competition Opening; Encourages Athletes, Supporters to Do their Best
Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, attended the...
July 27, 2024
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Wider World
Brazil Apologizes for Past Abuse of Japanese Immigrants; Many Relocated, Imprisoned by Dictatorship in WW2 Era
BRASILIA – The Brazilian government on Thursday made its first official apology for the World War...
July 26, 2024
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Washington Post
U.S. Economy Grew 2.8% in Second Quarter, a Robust Unexpected Strengthening
The U.S. economy grew at a surprisingly robust 2.8 percent annualized rate in the second quarter,...
July 26, 2024
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Washington Post
Harris Calls for Cease-fire and Hostage Release, after Netanyahu Meeting
Vice President Harris implored Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday to accept a ...
July 26, 2024
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Washington Post
How Paris Made the City the Stage for the 2024 Olympics
PARIS - From Beijing’s Bird’s Nest stadium to the Olympic Park in London, host cities have typica...
July 26, 2024
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Reuters
North Korea Trash Balloons Disrupt Flights in Seoul, Cause Rooftop Fire
SEOUL, July 25 (Reuters) - North Korea has sent about 500 balloons laden with trash into South Ko...
July 26, 2024
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Reuters
Devastating Wildfire Burns down Part of Western Canadian Tourist Town
July 25 (Reuters) - A raging wildfire has devastated the western Canadian tourist town of Jasper,...
July 26, 2024
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Reuters
Governor Newsom Orders Removal of California Homeless Encampments
July 25 (Reuters) - California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday said the state would begin remov...
July 26, 2024
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Reuters
Harris Pushes Netanyahu to Ease Suffering in Gaza: ‘I will not be Silent’
WASHINGTON, July 25 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris pressured Israeli Prime Ministe...
July 26, 2024
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Associated Press
‘El Mayo’ Zambada, Historic Leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel, and Son of ‘El Chapo’ Arrested in US
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, a longtime leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, and Joa...
July 26, 2024
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Companies
Toyota Shows Off Fuel Cell Bike in Paris; Freezer on Front Wheel Holds Ice Cream for Spectators
Toyota Motor Corp. will distribute ice cream chilled with hydrogen power to spectators of the Par...
July 26, 2024
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Environment
South Korea Likely to Allow Sado Gold Mine’s World Heritage Site Registration After Discussions with Japan
SEOUL — An official at the South Korean Foreign Ministry said Friday they anticipated that the Sa...
July 26, 2024