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Politics & GovernmentLDP Accepts Opposition Bloc’s Plan to Abolish Political Activity Funds; Paves Way for Revision of Political Funds Law
The Liberal Democratic Party has accepted the draft bill proposed by the opposition parties at fa...
December 17, 2024
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Associated PressA Bomb Kills the Head of Russia’s Nuclear Defense Forces and His Assistant in Moscow
MOSCOW (AP) — An explosive device planted close to a residential apartment block in Moscow killed...
December 17, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentDPFP Ranked as No. 1 Opposition Party; Efforts to Change ‘￥1.03 Million Barrier’ Credited for Popular Support
In a nationwide opinion poll conducted by The Yomiuri Shimbun from Friday to Sunday, the Democrat...
December 17, 2024
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EconomyKeidanren Picks Nippon Life Insurance Chairman Tsutsui as Next Chief; He was Chosen for His Business Connections, Understanding of Decarbonization
The Japan Business Federation, or Keidanren, plans to appoint Nippon Life Insurance Co. Chairman ...
December 17, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentTrump Willing to Meet with Ishiba, Maybe Before Inauguration; Gave Gifts for Prime Minister to Shinzo Abe’s Widow
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — U.S. President-elect Donald Trump expressed his willingness to meet with ...
December 17, 2024
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Yomiuri EditorialDamages from Cosmetic Treatments: How Will Safety of Operations Be Ensured?
Demand is increasing for cosmetic treatments, such as the formation of double eyelids and hair re...
December 17, 2024
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Yomiuri Editorial
Joint Development of Frigates: Take This Opportunity to Boost Security Cooperation with Australia
If Japan and Australia could jointly develop frigates, it would improve their ability for interop...
December 17, 2024
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EconomyJapan Vows to Use as Much Renewable, Nuclear Energy as Possible
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japan’s industry ministry on Tuesday released a draft of a new basic energy pl...
December 17, 2024
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (December 17)
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December 17, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentPM Ishiba, Questioned About His Smoking Habit, Says He Is Down to a Few Cigarettes a Day
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who is known to be a regular smoker, replied to a suggestion that ...
December 17, 2024
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Washington PostIndiana Decertifies Ex-cop who Sexually Abused a Teen. It Took Two Years and a Post Investigation.
Indiana officials revoked the law enforcement certification of a former police officer Monday aft...
December 17, 2024
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Washington PostSouth Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Impeached after Martial Law Ploy
SEOUL - The South Korean National Assembly voted Saturday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, for...
December 17, 2024
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Washington PostTrump, in Wide-ranging News Conference, Embraces Role of President-in-waiting
PALM BEACH, Fla. - President-elect Donald Trump, in a sweeping 70-minute news conference from his...
December 17, 2024
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Washington PostVirginia Gov. Youngkin, Echoing Trump, Proposes No State Tax on Tips
RICHMOND - Gov. Glenn Youngkin wants to make Virginia the first state to exempt tips from income ...
December 17, 2024
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ReutersRussia Must Be Ready to Fight NATO in Europe in Next Decade, Minister Says
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia’s defence minister said on Monday that Moscow must be ready to fight th...
December 17, 2024