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PerspectivesEchoes of 1968 and the Cycles of American History; Examining Chicago’s Role in U.S. Presidential Politics
This “Letter from Chicago” is a special edition of the “Letter from New York” column by Jacob Mar...
August 18, 2024
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General NewsSome Local Govts in Japan Let Staff Bring Kids to Work; Helping Parents in a Pinch Helps Retain Good Personnel
More and more local governments are allowing employees who cannot find places to care for their c...
August 18, 2024
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Asia-PacificFlood Damage in North Korea Clearly Visible from Across Border; U.N. Agency Warns of More Rain, Possible Agricultural Damage
DANDONG, China — Following heavy rains that hit North Korea last month, international organizatio...
August 18, 2024
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GlobalYomiuri Shimbun Interview: ICC President Akane Fears U.S. Sanctions May Paralyze Court
THE HAGUE — Tomoko Akane, president of the International Criminal Court (ICC), which tries indivi...
August 17, 2024
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Yomiuri EditorialTokyo Women’s Medical University: Will Chancellor’s Dismissal Lead to Fresh Start for Organization?
Why has there been no end to a chain of scandals at a medical school with such a long history? Th...
August 17, 2024
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Yomiuri Editorial
GDP Increase: Maintain Wage Hikes to Boost Economy’s Growth Potential
The recovery in personal consumption is good news, but one cannot be optimistic about the future....
August 17, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentKobayashi Plans to Announce Candidacy for LDP Presidential Election; Kono Gets Green Light from Aso
Former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi plans as early as Monday to announce his can...
August 17, 2024
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Associated PressCongo’s Humanitarian Crisis Helped Mpox Spiral Again into a Global Health Emergency
GOMA, Congo (AP) — Sarah Bagheni had a headache, fever, and itchy and unusual skin lesions for da...
August 17, 2024
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Associated PressNow that Mpox is a Global Health Emergency, will It Trigger Another Pandemic?
LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization has declared the ongoing outbreaks of mpox in Congo a...
August 17, 2024
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General NewsTyphoon Ampil Leaves; Stations and Airports Crowded as Transportation Services Resume
The very strong Typhoon Ampil, also known as Typhoon No. 7, passed offshore of Chiba Prefecture e...
August 17, 2024
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ScienceTEPCO to Commence Groundbreaking Fukushima Debris Extraction; Marking New Phase in Decommissioning
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. (TEPCO) is set to begin a trial extraction of melted ...
August 17, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentKishida to Visit U.S. in September; Expected to Play Role After Stepping Down as PM
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida plans to visit the United States late September to attend the U.N. G...
August 17, 2024
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MuseumsSecret Treasures of 1,200-Year-Old Kyoto Temple at Tokyo Museum; Rarely Seen Items from Jingoji’s Collection Exhibited
In commemoration this year of the 1,200th anniversary of the founding of Kyoto’s Jingoji temple, ...
August 17, 2024
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Defense & SecurityJapan, India to Accelerate Space, Cyber Security Cooperation; Set to Confirm Revision of Joint Declaration at 2+2 Meeting
Japan and India are poised to accelerate space and cyber security cooperation and boost joint dri...
August 17, 2024
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General NewsSecurity Checks Temporarily Suspended at Shin-Chitose Airport in Hokkaido Due to Lost Scissors; Causing 190 Flight Delays and 35 Canceled Flights (Update 1)
SAPPORO — Security checks at Shin-Chitose Airport in Hokkaido were temporarily suspended due to l...
August 17, 2024