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Associated PressIn Fiery Speech to Congress, Netanyahu Vows ‘Total Victory’ in Gaza and Denounces U.S. Protesters
WASHINGTON (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged in a scathing speech to Congr...
July 25, 2024
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Associated PressBiden Delivers Solemn Call to Defend Democracy as He Lays out His Reasons for Quitting Race
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday delivered a solemn call to voters to defe...
July 25, 2024
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MarketsYen Rises Sharply as Carry Trades Unwind, Risk Mood Sours (Update 1)
SINGAPORE (Reuters) — The yen rose to its strongest level against the dollar in 2½ months on Thur...
July 25, 2024
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MarketsNikkei stock average plunges more than ¥1,000
The Nikkei stock average plunged more than ¥1,000 on Thursday morning from Wednesday’s closing at...
July 25, 2024
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Olympics & ParalympicsJapan Men’s National Soccer Team Wins 5-0 over Paraguay
The Paris Olympics men's soccer tournament began Wednesday before the opening ceremony. Japan's n...
July 25, 2024
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General NewsVacant Homes in Japan Earning Attention from Abroad; Increased Interest May Be Positive Step for Akiya Issue
Vacant homes, called akiya in Japanese, which are often regarded as a symbol of Japan’s shrinking...
July 25, 2024
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Defense & SecuritySouth Korea Defense Minister Vows ‘Thorough’ Retaliation Against North Korea Provocation; Intends to Continue Loudspeakers Propaganda
SEOUL — South Korean National Defense Minister Shin Wonsik indicated in a Monday interview with T...
July 25, 2024
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Defense & SecurityROK National Defense Minister Stresses Ties with Japan, U.S.; Boosting 3-Way Ties Eyed Before Possible Trump Return
SEOUL — South Korean National Defense Minister Shin Wonsik said in an interview with The Yomiuri ...
July 25, 2024
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General NewsPublic Schools in Hokkaido Increasingly Using Air Conditioners Amid Hotter Weather; Local Government Earmarks Funds for Equipment
SAPPORO — An increasing number of public schools in Hokkaido have been installing air conditioner...
July 24, 2024
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Japan In FocusCenter Launched to Provide Guides for Japan’s Mt. Nokogiri; Custom-Made English Tours of Mountain Available
FUTTSU / KYONAN, Chiba — The Nokogiriyama Guide Center has been launched to convey the appeal of ...
July 24, 2024
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Olympics & ParalympicsIOC and Saudi Arabia Agree on 12-Year Deal for Video Gaming Esports Olympics
GENEVA (AP) — Saudi Arabia and the IOC are teaming up for their first commercial deal together wi...
July 24, 2024
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Defense & SecurityChina Coast Guard Ship Leaves Waters Near Senkaku Islands; No CCG Vessels Are in Area
The 11th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters in Naha said a China Coast Guard ship that was sailing...
July 24, 2024
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Defense & SecurityDefense Ministers Confirm 2035 Deployment of New Fighters; Concern Dispelled That Britain Might Rethink Participation
LONDON — Defense Minister Minoru Kihara confirmed with British Defense Secretary John Healey and ...
July 24, 2024
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Travel SpotsHundreds of Lanterns Hang Over River in Tsushima; Festival Held with Buddhist Statues, Prayers for Children
Two hundred seventy Japanese lanterns hang over the Kaneishi River in Tsushima, Nagasaki Prefectu...
July 24, 2024
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General NewsTyphoon Gaemi Expected to Approach Okinawa Islands Most Closely on Wednesday Afternoon; JAL, ANA Cancel 100 Flights
Typhoon Gaemi is expected to approach Miyako and Ishigaki islands and their surrounding areas in ...
July 24, 2024