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General News70% of Surveyed Hibakusha See Lack of Progress on Ending Nukes; Reasons Include Growing Threats, International Situation
About 70% of respondents feel the world has been moving further away from ending nuclear weapons ...
July 26, 2024
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Defense & SecurityJapan, Sweden Defense Chiefs Agree to Continue Supporting Ukraine; Kihara Says Japan Supports Sweden’s Decision to Join NATO
STOCKHOLM — Defense Minister Minoru Kihara and his Swedish counterpart Pal Jonson met on Thursday...
July 26, 2024
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MarketsJapan’s Nikkei Reverses Gains, Extends Losing Streak to Eighth Session (Update 1)
TOKYO, July 26 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average closed lower on Friday, reversing early g...
July 26, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentSouth Korean Ambassador to Japan Pays Kishida Farewell Visit; Promises to Continue Working to Strengthen Relationship
South Korean Ambassador to Japan Yun Dukmin visited Prime Minister Fumiko Kishida on Thursday to ...
July 26, 2024
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ObituariesMasanori Matsugawa, Mayor of Ginowan, Okinawa Pref., Dies at Hotel in Tokyo, Aged 70; Met with Chief Cabinet Secretary at Prime Minister’s Office Thursday
Masanori Matsugawa, 70, mayor of Ginowan City, Okinawa Prefecture, was found unresponsive on Frid...
July 26, 2024
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (July 26)
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July 26, 2024
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General NewsQuizKnock Entertains and Informs with ‘Correct’ Quizzes; Meet the Group Bound by ‘Respect for Knowledge’
QuizKnock, an intellectual media group that started at the University of Tokyo, brings out the fun s...
July 26, 2024
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Associated PressTyphoon Gaemi Hits China’s Coast after Leaving 25 Dead in Taiwan and the Philippines
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A strong typhoon made landfall on China's southeastern coast on Thursday ev...
July 26, 2024
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General NewsMie Prefecture Attracts Pokémon Fans with Events, Goods; Visitors Can Hunt for Pokémon at Shima Spain Village, Stay at Oshawott-themed Hotel Room
MIE — The first “Pokémon” video game debuted in the mid-90s, but the video game series’ popularit...
July 26, 2024
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Associated PressTrump Turns his Full Focus on Harris at His First Rally since Biden’s Exit from the 2024 Race
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Donald Trump unleashed a barrage of attack lines Wednesday against his lik...
July 26, 2024
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Associated PressChinese and Russian Bombers Patrolling off Alaska Raise Concerns about Growing Military Cooperation
WASHINGTON (AP) — Russian and Chinese bombers flew together for the first time in international a...
July 26, 2024
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Insights Into The WorldCould Olympics Boost French Role in Indo-Pacific?
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games will kick off on Friday. The French capital is hosting the Summer Ga...
July 26, 2024
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Associated PressVideo Game Performers will Go on Strike over Artificial Intelligence Concerns
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood's video game performers announced they would go on strike Thursday, ...
July 26, 2024
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General News2 Police Officers Missing in Shinjo, Yamagata Pref.; Police Car Heading to Scene of Rescue Call due to Heavy Rain Swept Away (UPDATE 1)
Two police officers in their 20s are missing after their police car was swept away near a bridge ...
July 26, 2024
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BaseballShohei Ohtani Hits 31st Homer, Dodgers Beat Giants 6-4
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw allowed two runs over four innings in his return from shoulder...
July 26, 2024