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Politics & GovernmentKamikawa Pledges Support for Land Mine Clearance: Supports Establishment of International Team to Remove Mines in Cambodia
PHNOM PENH — Japan will work with Cambodia to support land mine countermeasures in third countrie...
July 7, 2024
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ReutersFar Right Bids for Power as France Holds Parliamentary Election
PARIS, July 7 (Reuters) - France voted on Sunday in a parliamentary run-off election that will re...
July 7, 2024
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Yomiuri EditorialMilitary Use of AI: Japan Should Take Initiative in Making International Rules
Who would want to leave the decision about whether to take a human life to weapons equipped with art...
July 7, 2024
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Yomiuri Editorial
Foster Care System: Provide Warm Environment for Deeply Hurt Children
The number of children who have difficulty being taken care of by their biological parents has excee...
July 7, 2024
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DeliciousWonder of Freezing Foods; Serving Sweets, Snacks Frozen Gain Popularity in Japan
Sweets and gourmet foods served frozen are attracting attention ahead of summer. Shops have begun...
July 7, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentUkraine to Join meeting of Japan, ROK, Australia, New Zealand on Sidelines of NATO Gathering in Washington
Arrangements are being made for Ukraine to participate in the meeting of Japan, South Korea, Aust...
July 7, 2024
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Crime & CourtsU.S. Marine Stationed in Okinawa Pref. Arrested for DUI; Rising Tensions Over U.S. Military Personnel Misconduct
The Okinawa Prefectural Police Naha Station arrested a 24-year-old U.S. Marine stationed in Okina...
July 7, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Urges Iran to Contribute to Middle East Stability, Pledges to Continue ‘Proactive Diplomatic Efforts’
Foreign Ministry Press Secretary Toshihiro Kitamura released a statement following the victory of...
July 7, 2024
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General NewsFukushima Ramen Shop Proprietress Promotes Prefecture as Tourism Ambassador; Hopes to Introduce Fukushima’s Appeal to Younger Generation
Mami Hasegawa was in high school when the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake struck, destroying her...
July 7, 2024
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General NewsJapan Sees Extreme Heat Nationwide; Mercury Hits 40 C in Shizuoka City as Govt Issues Heatstroke Alerts (UPDATE 1)
Shizuoka City’s Suruga ward logged 40 C on Sunday, marking the highest recorded temperature this ...
July 7, 2024
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Associated PressTexas Coast Braces for Looming Hit by Beryl, Which Is Expected to Regain Hurricane Strength
HOUSTON (AP) — Texas officials urged coastal residents to brace for a looming hit by Beryl, which...
July 7, 2024
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Associated PressMore Records Expected to Shatter as Long-Running Blanket of Heat Threatens 130 Million in U.S.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Roughly 130 million people were under threat Saturday and into next week fr...
July 7, 2024
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ElectionsRecord High Early Votes in Tokyo Gubernatorial Election; Over 1.6 Mil. Votes Cast in 15 Days
A record 1.65 million early voters cast their ballots in the Tokyo gubernatorial election ahead o...
July 7, 2024
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TechnologyDrones, Smartphones to Be Used to Assess Flood Damage; Cabinet Office Approves Tech to Speed up Disaster Certificate Issuance
The use of drones and smartphones will be allowed in assessing the extent of damage caused to hou...
July 7, 2024
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General NewsSurvey: Low-Income Households with Children Want Short or No School Summer Vacation; Wary of Increases in Expenses
A survey has found that 60% of low-income households with children want to shorten or eliminate s...
July 7, 2024