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GlobalICC Prosecutor: War Crimes Should be Thoroughly Investigated; Talks about Russia, Gaza Situations in Yomiuri Interview
THE HAGUE — The International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan has said that war crimes such ...
September 4, 2024
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Asia-PacificJapan’s Conveyor-Belt Sushi Chains Making the Rounds Again in China; Backlash from Treated Water Release Wanes
BEIJING — Japanese food is back on the menu in China, and Japan’s leading conveyor-belt sushi cha...
September 4, 2024
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Olympics & ParalympicsSuzuki Wins 3rd Medal in Swimming at Paris Paralympics; Kamiji and Tanaka Advance to Wheelchair Doubles Tennis Final
PARIS — Japan’s Takayuki Suzuki won bronze on Tuesday in the men’s 200-meter freestyle for swimme...
September 4, 2024
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General NewsJapan’s National Route 16 in Ichihara, Chiba Pref., Collapses; Possibly Caused by Heavy Rains
Four lanes of road on National Route 16 in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, were found to have collaps...
September 4, 2024
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Yomiuri EditorialLargest Budget Requests: Maintain Fiscal Discipline in World with Interest Rates
With the arrival of a “world with interest rates,” fiscal management will become more difficult a...
September 4, 2024
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Yomiuri Editorial
Pauses in Fighting in Gaza: Vaccinations Should Be Clue to Ceasefire
It can hardly be said that the residents of the Palestinian territory of Gaza have gotten out of ...
September 4, 2024
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EconomyJapan’s Rice Exports Hit Record High of 24,469 Tons in Jan.-July Period; Agriculture Minister Emphasizes Domestic Rice Inventory will Improve
Japan’s rice export volume from January to July hit its highest at 24,469 tons, increasing 23% fr...
September 4, 2024
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Wider WorldPersecution and Apology in Brazil / Brazil Apologizes for WWII Anti-Japanese Persecution; 2015 Documentary Helped Victims Break Their Silence
“Brazil had an opportunity to correct a historic mistake,” Japanese Brazilian filmmaker Mario Oku...
September 4, 2024
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ReutersPutin Gets Lavish Welcome in Mongolia Despite ICC Warrant
Russian President Vladimir Putin received a red carpet welcome on Tuesday on a state visit to Mon...
September 4, 2024
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ReutersKamala Harris to Propose Up to $50,000 Tax Deduction for New Small Businesses
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Vice President Kamala Harris will propose a tax deduction of up to $50,000...
September 4, 2024
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ReutersRussian Missiles Kill 50 in Strike on Ukrainian Military Institute
KYIV (Reuters) - At least 50 people were killed and 271 wounded when Russia hit a military instit...
September 4, 2024
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ReutersUkraine Arms Chief, Four Ministers Resign in Government Shake-Up
KYIV (Reuters) - The Ukrainian minister in charge of weapons production resigned on Tuesday in an...
September 4, 2024
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Japan In Focus2 Ferris Wheel Gondolas Designed by Students Unveiled in Sapporo; Ezoshika Deer, Sapporo Clock Tower Provide Inspiration
SAPPORO — Two Ferris wheel gondolas designed by local students were unveiled and began operations...
September 4, 2024
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September 4, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapan, S. Korea Mull Preclearance for Speedy Immigration Screening; Governments Hope to Expand Interactions Between Nations’ People
The Japanese and South Korean governments are considering introducing a bilateral preclearance sy...
September 4, 2024