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Politics & GovernmentShigeru Ishiba of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party ‘Pondering Carefully’ Candidacy in LDP Presidential Election; Former LDP Secretary General Denies Reports of Already Making Decision
Former Liberal Democratic Party Secretary General Shigeru Ishiba said Friday that he is “ponderin...
June 29, 2024
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Yomiuri Editorial1,000 Days in Office: What Is Needed to Restore Confidence in Kishida Administration?
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has made certain achievements, such as strengthening Japan’s defens...
June 29, 2024
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U.S. Presidential Debate: Worrisome Aspects of Both Candidates Highlighted
The current U.S. president and a former U.S. president vehemently criticized each other, each ca...
June 29, 2024
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Associated PressChevron Takeaways: Supreme Court Ruling Removes frequently Used Tool from Federal Regulators
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal rules that impact virtually every aspect of everyday life, from the foo...
June 29, 2024
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Associated PressThis is how the US-built Pier to Bring Aid to Gaza has Worked — or Not
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military-built pier has been pulled again from the Gaza shore due to r...
June 29, 2024
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Japan In FocusHyogo: Motomachi-dori District Marks 150 Years Anniversaire of Overcoming Hardship
KOBE — Motomachi-dori, a street which is a hub of the port city Kobe and has long supported its d...
June 29, 2024
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BaseballDetroit Pitcher Kenta Maeda Says He’s OK Despite Taking Line Drive Off Glove and Stomach Vs. Angels
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Detroit Tigers pitcher Kenta Maeda should be on schedule to make his next ...
June 29, 2024
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EconomyAviation Fuel Shortage Causes Problems at Regional Airports; Growing Demand, Lack of Workers to Transport
A shortage of aviation fuel is leaving airports around the country in a tight spot, especially re...
June 29, 2024
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (June 29)
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June 29, 2024
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Travel SpotsSapporo Event Showcases Large, Intricate Designs Made Using Flower Petals, Sand; Creations Feature Crane, Chrysanthemum Motifs
Flower petals, sand and other natural materials were used to create intricate designs at the Sapp...
June 29, 2024
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EnvironmentChile’s Humboldt Penguins Could Face Extinction
SANTIAGO (Reuters) — The Humboldt penguin population has dramatically decreased in areas along th...
June 29, 2024
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EnvironmentSea Urchin Pandemic Spreads beyond Red Sea, Endangering Coral Reefs
TEL AVIV (Reuters) — A sea-borne pandemic that wiped out sea urchin populations in the Red Sea ha...
June 29, 2024
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Travel SpotsHeritage Council Releases Mt. Fuji Anti-Crowding Measures; Video, Congestion Forecast Expected To Limit Climber Numbers
In advance of this year’s opening of Mt. Fuji, The Fujisan World Cultural Heritage Council, forme...
June 29, 2024
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ObituariesMartin Mull, Hip Comic and Actor from ‘Fernwood Tonight’ and ‘Roseanne,’ Dies at 80
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Martin Mull, whose droll, esoteric comedy and acting made him a hip sensation ...
June 29, 2024
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General NewsJob Availability Ratio Falls to 1.24
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s seasonally adjusted ratio of effective job openings to seekers in Ma...
June 29, 2024