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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (January 8)
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January 8, 2026
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Slips a Second Day as AI, Chemical Shares Give up Gains (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average tumbled for a second straight day on Thursd...
January 8, 2026
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Jiji PressJapan Police to Ramp Up Steps against Laundering of Scam Money
Tokyo, Jan. 8 (Jiji Press)—Japanese police plan to strengthen penalties for illegal transfers of ...
January 8, 2026
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General NewsCat Stationmaster Inauguration Ceremony Held in Wakayama Pref.; Yontama Take Charge at Kishi Station
WAKAYAMA — The inauguration ceremony for Yontama to become the third feline stationmaster of Waka...
January 8, 2026
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Jiji PressJapan Sees Record 47,000 Asian Black Bear Sightings in April-Nov.
Tokyo, Jan. 8 (Jiji Press)—Asian black bear sightings in Japan from April to November 2025 totale...
January 8, 2026
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ReutersChina’s Top Diplomat Tours Africa with Focus on Strategic Trade Routes
BEIJING, Jan 7 (Reuters) - China's top diplomat began his annual New Year tour of Africa on Wedne...
January 8, 2026
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ReutersRubio to Meet Denmark Leaders Next Week, Signals No Retreat on Trump’s Greenland Goal
PARIS/BERLIN/WASHINGTON, Jan 7 (Reuters) - The top U.S. diplomat said on Wednesday he would meet ...
January 8, 2026
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ReutersChevron in Talks with US for Expanded Venezuela Oil License, Sources Say
HOUSTON, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Oil producer Chevron CVX.N is in talks with the U.S. government to exp...
January 8, 2026
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ReutersUS Seizes Russian-Flagged Tanker, Another Tied to Venezuela as Trump Widens Oil Push
WASHINGTON, Jan 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. seized two Venezuela-linked oil tankers in the Atlantic Oc...
January 8, 2026
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Crime & CourtsNail Artist Murder in Mito: Attacker Had Strong Intent to Kill; Stab Wound to Neck Reaches Arteries, Multiple Weapons Used
An investigation by the Ibaraki Prefectural Police has revealed that the stab wound to the neck o...
January 8, 2026
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Associated PressUS Seeks to Assert Its Control over Venezuelan Oil with Tanker Seizures and Sales Worldwide
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday sought to assert its contr...
January 8, 2026
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Associated PressTrump Invites Colombian President to White House after Threatening His Country with Military Strike
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump abruptly changed his tone Wednesday about his Colombian ...
January 8, 2026
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Associated PressTrump Threats against Greenland Pose New, Potentially Unprecedented Challenge to NATO
BRUSSELS (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump's latest threats against Greenland pose a new and pot...
January 8, 2026
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Associated PressMinneapolis Shooting by ICE Agent Brings Debate over Police Force and Moving Vehicles Back in Focus
The fatal shooting of a woman by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis on Wednesday has th...
January 8, 2026
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Associated PressUS Will Exit 66 International Organizations as It Further Retreats from Global Cooperation
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration will withdraw from dozens of international organizatio...
January 8, 2026