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Associated PressCongress Approves Temporary Funding and Pushes the Fight over the Federal Budget into the New Year
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ending the threat of a government shutdown until after the holidays, Congress gave...
November 17, 2023
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Associated PressPolice and Protesters Clash outside Democratic HQ during Demonstration over the Israel-Hamas War
WASHINGTON (AP) — Police and protesters clashed outside Democratic National Committee headquarters o...
November 17, 2023
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BaseballShohei Ohtani, Baseball’s 2-Way Star, Becomes First 2-Time Unanimous MVP (UPDATE 1)
NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani, who has captivated baseball with his unprecedented combination of hig...
November 17, 2023
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Defense & SecurityUS Marine Littoral Regiment Formed in Okinawa to Work Alongside Japan SDF with China in Mind
NAHA — The U.S. Marine Corps redesignated its 12th Marine Regiment stationed in Okinawa Prefecture a...
November 17, 2023
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EconomyHaneda Airport to Showcase Japan’s Master Craftsmanship to World with Luxury Store
Japan’s artisanal skills, often overlooked even at home, will soon get a new showroom at Tokyo’s Han...
November 17, 2023
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Crime & Courts¥34 Million in Cash Reported Stolen at Tokyo Hotel; 3 Male Suspects at Large
The theft of ¥34 million in cash at a hotel in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, was reported Thursday afternoon, ac...
November 16, 2023
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General NewsNiseko Ski Resort to Be Protected by ‘No-Construction Area’; Hokkaido Town Seeks to Prevent Overdevelopment
KUTCHAN, Hokkaido — The Hokkaido town of Kutchan has introduced new rules to regulate development an...
November 16, 2023
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BasketballD’Angelo Russell Leads the Lakers to a 134-107 Win over Memphis in the In-Season Tournament
LOS ANGELES (AP) — D'Angelo Russell scored 24 points and Anthony Davis had 19 points, 11 rebounds an...
November 16, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentKishida Seeks Bigger Wage Growth than in This Year’s “shunto”
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday asked business leaders to raise wages...
November 16, 2023
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Associated PressIsrael Searches for Traces of Hamas in Raid of Key Gaza Hospital Packed with Patients
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli troops on Wednesday stormed into Gaza's largest hospital, sea...
November 16, 2023
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (11/17-11/23)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. View t...
November 16, 2023
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Associated PressUAE President Visits Dubai Air Show as Russian Arms Company Shows Attack Helicopter Used in Ukraine
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The leader of the United Arab Emirates toured the Dubai Air Show ...
November 16, 2023
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ReutersUK Foreign Secretary Cameron Meets Ukrainian President Zelenskiy in Kyiv on First Foreign Trip
KYIV, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that Britain's new...
November 16, 2023
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Associated PressJapanese Actor-Director Kitano Says His New Film Explores Homosexual Relations in the Samurai World
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese actor-director Takeshi Kitano says he wanted his new film "Kubi" to show the w...
November 16, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentJapan, U.S. Affirm Cooperation on Supply Chains of Critical Tech at 2+2 Talks
SAN FRANCISCO — Japan and the United States agreed to work together to strengthen supply chains of c...
November 16, 2023