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Politics & GovernmentRift Opens in Japan’s LDP Leadership after Kishida Makes Compromise; 2 Key Allies Show Dissatisfactions Toward Prime Minister
A rift was left between Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, also the Liberal Democratic Party’s preside...
June 7, 2024
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ReutersPhilippines Accuses Chinese Coast Guard of ‘Barbaric’ Blocking of Medical Evacuation
MANILA, June 7 (Reuters) - The Philippine coast guard on Friday accused its Chinese counterpart o...
June 7, 2024
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Washington PostJudge Rules Bannon Must Go to Prison by July 1 while Appealing Contempt Case
A federal judge on Thursday ordered former Trump political adviser and right-wing podcaster Steph...
June 7, 2024
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Washington PostMarylanders Rattled by Historic Tornadoes but Avoid Major Catastrophe
Residents surveyed damage to their neighborhoods on Thursday and work crews deployed across Montg...
June 7, 2024
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Washington PostOutages Shroud Ukraine as Russian Strikes on Power Plants Take Their Toll
KYIV - The cutoffs started Monday and have only increased throughout the week, plunging much of U...
June 7, 2024
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Olympics & ParalympicsParis Olympics Organizers Unveil a Display of the Five Olympic Rings Mounted on the Eiffel Tower
PARIS (AP) — The Paris Olympics organizers on Friday unveiled a display of the five Olympic rings...
June 7, 2024
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Yomiuri EditorialGeorgia’s New Law: Can Russian Influence Be Eliminated?
There is a growing sense of alarm both inside and outside of Georgia as the former Soviet republi...
June 7, 2024
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Yomiuri Editorial
Political Funds Control Law Revision: Seize Moment as Turning Point for Politics Less Reliant on Money
Although the current political funds reforms leave much to be desired, once a decision is made on...
June 7, 2024
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General NewsEscaped Capybara from Animal Theme Park in Nikko, Japan, Found Dead; Park Staff Retrieved Animal from Nearby Parking Lot
NIKKO, Tochigi — A capybara that escaped from the animal theme park Osaru Land & Animal Town, als...
June 7, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapan PM Kishida Met U.S. Cherry Blossom Queen Alessandra Evangelista; Kishida Received Letter from Biden
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met Alessandra Evangelista, the 21-year-old U.S. Cherry Blossom Quee...
June 7, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentNo Favorite to Replace Kishida as LDP Chief; Doubtful Voices in LDP Over Kishida-Led Election Campaign
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida aims to boost his administration’s approval rating during the curren...
June 7, 2024
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Associated PressTokyo City Hall Is Developing a Dating App to Encourage Marriage and Childbirth
TOKYO (AP) — Called "Tokyo Futari Story," the city hall's new initiative is just that: An effort ...
June 7, 2024
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Little Changed Ahead of Key US Data, Central Bank Meetings (Update 1)
TOKYO, June 7 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average was little changed on Friday as investors ...
June 7, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentGroup of Lawmakers to Study Unidentified Flying Objects; Body will Determine If Anomalous Phenomena Could be Security Threats
A nonpartisan group of lawmakers established to study unidentified anomalous phenomena, including...
June 7, 2024
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BaseballGuerrero Homers and Yusei Kikuchi Snaps Seven-Start Winless Streak as Blue Jays Beat Orioles 6-5
TORONTO (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a three-run home run, Yusei Kikuchi pitched six innings ...
June 7, 2024