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Crime & CourtsEx-Diet Member Hirose to Be Indicted for Fraud; Allegedly Pocketed Govt Salary of Sham Secretary
Tokyo prosecutors have decided to indict without detention Megumi Hirose, 58, a former member of ...
August 30, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Motegi to Announce LDP Presidential Bid on Sept. 4; Hayashi Expected to Announce Candidacy on Sept. 3
Toshimitsu Motegi, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s secretary general, is expected to offici...
August 30, 2024
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Olympics & ParalympicsSuzuki Wins Japan’s 1st Gold Medal at Paralympics; Paris is the Swimmer’s Sixth Straight Games
PARIS — Para swimmer Takayuki Suzuki won Japan’s first gold medal at the Paris Paralympic Games w...
August 30, 2024
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Ends Higher as Tech Tracks Dow’s Record Close (Update 1)
TOKYO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average ended higher on Friday, with technology st...
August 30, 2024
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (August 30)
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August 30, 2024
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TechnologyStrategy for Establishing Next-Generation Communication Infrastructure Set to Be Rolled out; Japanese Companies Eye Increased Market Share
The communications ministry plans to compile a new strategy aimed at rolling out a next-generatio...
August 30, 2024
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Asia-PacificN. Korean Foreign Minister May Attend U.N. General Assembly Meeting; N. Korea, Russia, China Ministers Expected to Meet in U.S.
NEW YORK — North Korea is considering sending Foreign Affairs Minister Choe Son Hui to address th...
August 30, 2024
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Asia-PacificYoon Stresses Maintaining Japan-ROK Cooperation After Kishida Steps Down; Kishida’s Planned South Korea Visit ‘Welcomed’
SEOUL — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said Thursday that he would work together with the n...
August 30, 2024
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Film & TVAs the Mysterious Mitsuko, Haruka Fukuhara Makes Over Clients Inside and Out
She came to the interview dressed in an elegant outfit that made her look like she had just stepp...
August 30, 2024
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FashionExhibition Tracing Fashion Designer Kenzo Takada’s Life; Displaying Colorful Clothes that Brightened the Fashion World
An exhibition introducing the history of fashion designer Kenzo Takada and his creations is being...
August 30, 2024
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ReutersCore Inflation in Japan’s Capital Perks up, Backs Case for BOJ Hikes
TOKYO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Core inflation in Japan's capital accelerated for a fourth straight mon...
August 30, 2024
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Associated PressHow One Brazilian Judge could Suspend Musk’s X in the Coming Hours
SAO PAULO (AP) — It's a showdown between the world's richest man and a Brazilian Supreme Court ju...
August 30, 2024
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Associated PressIn First Interview of Presidential Campaign, Harris Defends Shifting from Some Liberal Positions
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday defended shifting away from her som...
August 30, 2024
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CompaniesElectric Scooter That Can Be Driven Without License Launched; Vehicle Reaches Maximum Speed of 20 kph
Tokyo-based Future Inc., a maker of electric bicycles, has launched “Future board 2,” an electric...
August 30, 2024
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Insights Into The WorldAmerican Politics Could Be Unstable For Some Time
U.S. politics has resembled a roller-coaster over the past two months, as Americans prepare to go...
August 30, 2024