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EconomyJapan Economy Shrinks 1.8 ％ in 1st Quarter: Revised Report
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s economy shrank at an inflation and seasonally adjusted annualized ra...
June 10, 2024
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Associated PressIn Mexico Heat Wave Monkeys Still Dying, Birds Are Getting Air-Conditioning, Lions Get Popsicles
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Amid Mexico's heat wave and drought, suffering birds are getting air-condition...
June 10, 2024
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CompaniesJapan’s Transport Ministry Inspects Mazda Motor Corp. Headquarters; Last Among Five Vehicle Makers Searched Over Testing Fraud
The Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ministry conducted an on-site inspection of Mazda...
June 10, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentUpper House Committee Begins Deliberation on Revision of Political Funds Law; Tougher Penalties for Political Funds Violations Proposed
The House of Councillors’ Special Committee on Political Reform began Monday a substantive delibe...
June 10, 2024
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EconomyJapan Logs Largest April Current Account Surplus
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan posted ¥2,050.5 billion in current account surplus in April, up 8.2% y...
June 10, 2024
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Imperial FamilyJapan Empress Emerita Recovers from COVID-19
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese Empress Emerita Michiko, 89, has recovered from symptoms of COVID-19,...
June 10, 2024
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Associated PressBody of Missing British TV Presenter Michael Mosley Found on Greek Island
ATHENS (AP) — The body of missing British TV presenter and author Dr. Michael Mosley was found on...
June 10, 2024
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Soccer World CupA Huge Audience. India, China’s World Cup Qualifying Hopes Are on the Line in Asia
The World Cup aspirations of India and China are on the line Tuesday when a defeat could mean eli...
June 10, 2024
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Crime & CourtsPhilippine Woman Stabbed to Death on Yokohama Street; 33-Year-Old Male Suspect Turns Himself in to Police
YOKOHAMA — A 33-year-old man was arrested Monday on suspicion of fatally stabbing a Philippine wo...
June 10, 2024
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Yomiuri EditorialCyber Defense: System to Protect Infrastructure Must Be Developed
There is no end to the cyber-attacks targeting not only government organizations but also infras...
June 10, 2024
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Yomiuri Editorial
Auto Industry: Stop Passing the Buck to Contractors
The auto industry has many problems in addition to the issue of fraudulent applications for mode...
June 10, 2024
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Washington PostRepublicans Pitch Tax Cuts for Corporations, the Wealthy in 2025
Republicans in Congress are preparing to not just extend former president Donald Trump’s 2017 tax...
June 10, 2024
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Washington PostFar Right Gains in European Parliament Projections; France’s Macron Calls Snap Elections
BRUSSELS - Early forecasts in the European Parliament elections on Sunday showed voters punishing...
June 10, 2024
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Washington PostModerates Quit Netanyahu’s Emergency Government, Call for Elections
TEL AVIV - Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot, centrist members of Israel’s war cabinet, announced on ...
June 10, 2024
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Washington PostStatues near White House Vandalized during Gaza Cease-fire Protest
Amanda Andrade-Rhoades for The Washington PostA statue in Lafayette Square is covered in graffiti du...
June 10, 2024