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ReutersChinese Workers Found in ‘Slavery-like Conditions’ at BYD Construction Site in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Brazilian officials found 163 Chinese nationals working in “sl...
December 24, 2024
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ReutersUS, UK and EU Condemn Pakistan Military Courts over Sentencing of Civilians
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S., UK and EU criticized Pakistan’s military courts on Monday over t...
December 24, 2024
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ReutersSouth Korea Says It Detects Signs of North Korea Preparing More Troops, Drones for Russia
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea’s military said on Monday it has detected signs of North Korea prep...
December 24, 2024
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General NewsDrone-like Objects Above Yamaguchi Pref. Airport Force Runway Closure; Flight from Haneda Airport Rerouted
YAMAGUCHI — Multiple drone-like objects were spotted over the runway at Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport...
December 24, 2024
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DeliciousChristmas Dinner in Only 30 Minutes; Sauteed Chicken Thighs, Mozzarella, Broccoli Salad Make for an Easy Festive Meal
There are likely many in Japan who will have Christmas dinner at home, given that this year, Chri...
December 24, 2024
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Performing ArtsNeo-Yasugibushi: Modern Arrangement of Upbeat Loach Scooping Dance; Ram Rider, Karin Make New Spin on Folk Performance
YASUGI, Shimane — Yasugibushi, a traditional song and dance about loach scooping, or dojo sukui i...
December 24, 2024
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General NewsBear at Kotatsu in Living Room; Returning Resident Finds It in Kitakata, Fukushima Pref.
A bear about 90 centimeters long was found in a private house in Kitakata, Fukushima Prefecture, ...
December 24, 2024
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ReutersBiden Commutes Sentences of 37 of 40 Inmates on Federal Death Row
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday commuted the sentences for 37 out of 40...
December 24, 2024
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Falls in Thin Holiday Trading, Honda Soars (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Tuesday, giving back some of the previous ...
December 24, 2024
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BaseballShohei Ohtani Wins 3rd AP Male Athlete of the Year Award, Tying Michael Jordan for 1 Shy of Record
The Japanese superstar caps 2024 by winning The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the...
December 24, 2024
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ReutersTrump Transition Team Plans Immediate WHO Withdrawal, Expert Says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Members of Donald Trump’s presidential transition team are laying the grou...
December 24, 2024
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Associated PressMagdeburg Mourns Christmas Market Attack Victims as Fears Swirl of Deeper German Social Divisions
MAGDEBURG, Germany (AP) — Mourners laid flowers near the scene of the deadly Christmas market att...
December 24, 2024
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Associated PressHouse Ethics Committee Accuses Gaetz of Paying for Sex, Including with 17-year-old Girl
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Ethics Committee on Monday accused Matt Gaetz of "regularly" paying f...
December 24, 2024
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Associated PressTrump Again Calls to Buy Greenland after Eyeing Canada and the Panama Canal
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — First it was Canada, then the Panama Canal. Now, Donald Trump again ...
December 24, 2024
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Associated PressMan Faces Murder Charges in the Death of a Woman Who was Lit on Fire in New York City Subway
A man is facing murder and arson charges in New York City for allegedly setting a woman on fire i...
December 24, 2024