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ReutersChina Sees Property Silver Lining but Can’t Shake Japan Comparisons
BEIJING (Reuters) - A plunge in China's new housing construction is fueling hopes the battered pr...
June 4, 2024
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ReutersIn Japan, Energy Security Fears Put Nuclear Back in Favor for 2040 Plan
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan is set to push for more nuclear power in an energy policy update due next...
June 4, 2024
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General NewsChinese Man Allegedly Vandalizes Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo
Tokyo, June 3 (Jiji Press) — A Chinese man suspected of spraying graffiti on a pillar of Yasukuni...
June 4, 2024
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TechnologyJapanese Telecommunications Giants Unveil Plans to Expand Space Businesses; KDDI Hopes to Create Environment for 5G Use on Moon
NTT Corp., KDDI Corp. and other telecommunications giants have unveiled their plans to expand the...
June 4, 2024
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Asia-PacificTiananmen Square Crackdown’s 35th Anniversary Has China’s Authorities on High Alert for Pro-Democracy Protests, Public Displays of Mourning
BEIJING — China’s authorities were on high alert in Beijing on Tuesday, the 35th anniversary of t...
June 4, 2024
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Imperial FamilyJapanese Emperor, Empress to Make Official Visit to U.K.
The Emperor and Empress will make an official visit to Britain as state guests from June 22 to 29...
June 4, 2024
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Yomiuri EditorialSaso’s U.S. Women’s Open Win: 2nd Major Title Proves Her Strength
Professional golfer Yuka Saso showed her overwhelming strength by conquering difficult courses wh...
June 4, 2024
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Asia Security Summit: Japan, U.S., S. Korea Have Growing Role to Play Together
North Korea’s nuclear and missile development and China’s hegemonic moves are threatening securit...
June 4, 2024
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General NewsMt. Fuji Photo Spot Gets New Parking Area as Another Japanese City Takes Measures Against Overtourism
FUJI, Shizuoka ― Another municipality overlooking Mt. Fuji has taken a measure against disruptive...
June 4, 2024
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Washington PostBillions in Taxpayer Dollars Now Go to Religious Schools Via Vouchers
Billions in taxpayer dollars are being used to pay tuition at religious schools throughout the co...
June 4, 2024
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Washington PostBiden Expected to Announce New Asylum Restrictions at Border
President Biden plans to issue an order Tuesday that would shut off access to the U.S. asylum sys...
June 4, 2024
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Associated PressIndia Begins Counting Votes in Marathon Election Expected to Bring Prime Minister Modi a Third Term
NEW DELHI (AP) — India was counting more than 640 million votes cast over the past six weeks in t...
June 4, 2024
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CompaniesLarge AI Data Center to Be Built on Sharp’s LCD Plant Site
Osaka, June 3 (Jiji Press) — Japanese electronics maker Sharp Corp. said Monday it has agreed to ...
June 4, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s CDPJ Hopes To Expedite Election Collaboration With DPFP; Aims To Form Opposition Axis Against Scandal-Troubled LDP
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDPJ) is sending overtures to the Democratic Party ...
June 4, 2024
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Associated PressBiden Lays into Trump over Convictions and Says He Now Poses a Greater Threat than in 2016
GREENWICH, Conn. (AP) — President Joe Biden laid into his predecessor and likely opponent in Nove...
June 4, 2024