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ReutersIsrael Pushes Further into Parts of North Gaza; New Cracks in Netanyahu Coalition
CAIRO/JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli troops and tanks pushed on Saturday into parts of a congested...
May 19, 2024
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Olympics & ParalympicsSimone Biles Shines in Return While Gabby Douglas Scratches after a Shaky Start at the U.S. Classic
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Simone Biles certainly looks ready for Paris with more than two months to ...
May 19, 2024
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Associated PressIt Was Once a Center of Islamic Learning. Now Mali’s Historic City of Djenné Mourns Lack of Visitors
DJENNE, Mali (AP) — Kola Bah used to earn a living as a tour guide in Mali's historic city of Dje...
May 19, 2024
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Associated PressFlash Floods Due to Unusually Heavy Seasonal Rains Kill at Least 68 People in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Flash floods from heavy seasonal rains have killed at least 68 people in Afghani...
May 19, 2024
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Associated PressHot Weather Poses New Risk as Thousands Remain without Power after Deadly Houston Storm
HOUSTON (AP) — As the Houston area works to clean up and restore power to hundreds of thousands a...
May 19, 2024
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General News1,600 Racers Scramble Up Ski Jumping Hill in Sapporo; Grueling Course Features Maximum Angle of 37 Degrees
SAPPORO — More than 1,600 people took part in what has been called “the world’s most grueling 400...
May 19, 2024
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Defense & SecurityGovt to Enable Active Cyber Defense to Neutralize Cyber-Attacks; Aims to Meet International Standard of Cyber Defense
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Friday began discussions on enabling the government to con...
May 19, 2024
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Travel Spots‘Phantom Waterfalls’ Made from Melting Snow Appear at Area of Mt. Fuji; Water Formations Likely to Last Until End of May
OYAMA, Shizuoka — Waterfalls that are formed by flowing water from melting snow have returned thi...
May 19, 2024
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Performing ArtsHawaiian Students to Celebrate 130 Years of Kabuki in Hawaii with Commemorative Program in Gifu; Kabuki Star Ichikawa Monnosuke Advises
Kabuki has been passed down from generation to generation in farming villages throughout Japan an...
May 19, 2024
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Yomiuri EditorialSecuring Imperial Family Members: Grave Political Responsibility Exists to Maintain System
It must be the wish of the people that the Imperial family, which has preserved and passed on Ja...
May 19, 2024
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Yomiuri Editorial
Strong Business Results: Utilize Good Corporate Performances to Enhance Japanese Economy
The business performance of listed companies has continued to grow. The public and private secto...
May 19, 2024
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DeliciousBrewers Find Ways To Utilize Surplus Sake Kasu; Experience the Creative, Flavor, Nutritious Dishes Utilizing a Sake By-Product
Sake kasu, or sake lees, may be a byproduct of sake production, but its pleasant flavor and high ...
May 19, 2024
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Associated PressUkraine’s Divisive Mobilization Law Comes into Force as a New Russian Push Strains Front-Line Troops
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A divisive mobilization law in Ukraine came into force on Saturday, as Kyiv ...
May 19, 2024
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Associated PressTrump Receives NRA Endorsement as He Vows to Protect Gun Rights
DALLAS (AP) — Former President Donald Trump urged gun owners to vote in the 2024 election as he a...
May 19, 2024
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General NewsBicycle Helmet Use Remains Under Ten Percent in Tokyo; One Year After Law Revision, Local Rates Still Vary Widely
Bicycle helmet usage has not increased much among cyclists since April of last year, when a revis...
May 19, 2024