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ReutersCanada’s Couche-Tard Makes Preliminary Bid for Japan’s Seven & i
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Seven & i 3382.T, owner of the 7-Eleven convenience stores, said it has...
August 19, 2024
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Associated PressFormer Saudi Official Alleges Prince Mohammed Forged King’s Signature on Yemen War Decree, BBC Says
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A former Saudi official alleged in a report that Saudi Arabia'...
August 19, 2024
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General NewsSeason’s 1st Saury Sell at Record 500,000 Yen
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — This season’s first batch of saury fetched ¥500,000 per kilogram for some l...
August 19, 2024
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ReutersChina’s Xi Meets Vietnam’s New Leaders, Says Hanoi Is ‘Neighbourhood Diplomacy Priority’
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's President Xi Jinping praised Vietnam on Monday during talks with Viet...
August 19, 2024
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ReutersBlinken Says ‘Decisive Moment’ for Gaza Ceasefire Talks
TEL AVIV (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday called the latest diplomati...
August 19, 2024
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ReutersIndia PM Modi to Visit Ukraine, Foreign Ministry Says
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ukraine, the Indian foreign ...
August 19, 2024
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General NewsTokyo Office Workers Return to Work after Bon Holiday Period; Nankai Trough Advisory, Typhoon Ampil Impacted Travel Plans
Office workers head back to work at JR Tokyo Station in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, on Monday following ...
August 19, 2024
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Yomiuri EditorialOsprey Aircraft: Have Factors Behind Accident Been Removed?
Unless the risk of a crash is eliminated following an investigation into the causes, residents li...
August 19, 2024
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Yomiuri EditorialHeatstroke Prevention: Stay Alert for Heat and Rising Humidity
A number of people are being transported in emergencies to hospitals due to heatstroke. Severe he...
August 19, 2024
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Travel SpotsAncient Lotus, Nishikigoi Carp Welcome Visitors to Japan at Narita Airport; Garden Boasts Lotus Grown From 2,000-Year-Old Seed
Travelers arriving at Narita Airport are now welcomed to Japan with blooming lotus flowers and sw...
August 19, 2024
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Donald Keene’s LegacyTranslator Fondly Recalls His Drinking Pal, Donald Keene; Writing Piece on Scholar’s ‘History of Japanese Literature’
“He was a good friend and drinking companion, a teacher who taught me how to translate, and a ben...
August 19, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentFormer Economic Security Minister Kobayashi Announces Candidacy for LDP’s Presidential Election
Former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi announced on Monday his candidacy for the ru...
August 19, 2024
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Associated PressToo Many People, Not Enough Management: a Look at the Chaos of ‘Overtourism’ in the Summer of 2024
SINTRA, Portugal (AP) — The doorbell to Martinho de Almada Pimentel's house is hard to find, and ...
August 19, 2024
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ReutersUkraine Says It Has Destroyed Another Bridge in Russia’s Kursk Region
KYIV (Reuters) - Ukrainian air forces destroyed another strategic bridge over the Seym River in R...
August 19, 2024
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General News3D Model of Inuyama Castle Displays Complex Structure; Highlights Historical Value of Japan’s Oldest Extant Castle Keep
The Yomiuri Shimbun has created a three-dimensional model of Inuyama Castle, a national treasure ...
August 19, 2024