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Washington Post
Nikki Haley, Backward and in Heels
During Wednesday's Republican presidential debate, the third this cycle and the third without presum...
November 13, 2023
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Washington Post
Trump’s Rivals Seize on Opportunities to Challenge His Acuity
The DeSantis campaign recently posted a thread of more than two dozen clumsy or confusing remarks by...
November 13, 2023
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Politics & Government
Japanese State Finance Minister Kenji Kanda Sacked over Tax Arrears (UPDATE 1)
Tokyo, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)—Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida effectively sacked State Minister ...
November 13, 2023
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Yomiuri Editorial
Senkaku Islands Situation: Japan Must Do More Than Just Protesting China’s Intrusions
With Japan only repeating its protests when there is an infringement of its maritime jurisdiction, C...
November 13, 2023
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Yomiuri Editorial
Maintaining Firefighting Capacity: Efficient Systems Need to Be Created to Protect Residents
There are concerns about the decline in the firefighting systems of local governments. Some small fi...
November 13, 2023
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Reuters
Yen Hits Fresh One-year Low as Focus Swings to US Inflation Data
TOKYO, Nov 13 (Reuters) – The Japanese yen hit a fresh one-year low against the dollar on Monday, as...
November 13, 2023
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General News
Shogi Star Sota Fujii Talks Defending Ryuo Title, Choice of Match-Day Mochi Snack
OTARU, Hokkaido — Ryuo titleholder Sota Fujii said Sunday he felt “all over again the joy of defendi...
November 13, 2023
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General News
Coldest Morning of Season Hits Japan; Tokyo Almost 20 C Colder than Previous Week
Many places in Japan experienced the coldest morning of the autumn on Monday, due to a mass of cold ...
November 13, 2023
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Reuters
With Manufacturing Loans Rising, Can China Avoid a New Supply Glut?
BEIJING, Nov 13 (Reuters) - China's leaders, determined to upgrade manufacturing, are steering money...
November 13, 2023
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Reuters
North Korea Lashes Out at U.N. Command over Meeting in Seoul
SEOUL, Nov 13 (Reuters) - North Korea on Monday called for the United Nations Command to be dissolve...
November 13, 2023
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Japan In Focus
Bubbling over at a Sacred Beer Hall in Ginza
Anyone who enters the Beer Hall Lion Ginza 7-Chome restaurant likely bubbles over at the sight of th...
November 13, 2023
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Reuters
Biden Will Push China to Resume Military Ties with US, Official Says
WASHINGTON, Nov 12 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden wants to re-establish military-to-military t...
November 13, 2023
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Reuters
Largest Gaza Hospital ‘Not Functioning’ amid Israeli Assault
GAZA/JERUSALEM, Nov 13 (Reuters) - The largest hospital in Gaza has ceased to function and fatalitie...
November 13, 2023
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Reuters
Japan’s Nikkei Pares Early Gains as Investors Lock in Profits
TOKYO, Nov 13 (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei share average cut early sharp gains on Monday, as traders b...
November 13, 2023
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Perspectives
Disaster Preparedness / Dealing with a Sudden Eruption when Climbing a Volcano
The Autumn foliage is near its peak, luring climbers to the colorful mountains. But they should alwa...
November 13, 2023