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Olympics & ParalympicsOlympics-Eiffel Tower Countdown Turns to 100 Days to Paris 2024
PARIS (Reuters) - The Eiffel Tower's countdown clock to the Paris 2024 Olympics turned to 100 day...
April 17, 2024
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ReutersJapan’s Welcia Says President Steps Down due to ‘Inappropriate Behavior’
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese drugstore operator Welcia Holdings said on Wednesday President Tadahis...
April 17, 2024
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ReutersDollar Hits 5-month High against Euro; Yen Weakest Since 1990
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar reached a five-month high against the euro on Tuesday after Feder...
April 17, 2024
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BaseballYusei Kikuchi Wins for the First Time This Season and the Toronto Blue Jays Beat the Yankees 5-4
TORONTO (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reached base four times and had two RBIs, Yusei Kikuchi won ...
April 17, 2024
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Associated PressThe US Ambassador to Japan Says Boosting Arms Industry Ties Is Key to A Stronger Security Alliance
TOKYO (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to Japan urged Tokyo on Tuesday to take a greater role in develo...
April 17, 2024
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Associated PressYellen Says Iran’s Actions Could Cause Global Economic Spillovers as White House Vows New Sanctions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Tuesday of potential global economic dam...
April 17, 2024
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Books & LiteratureOld Friend Breathes New Life into KyoAni Arson Victim’s Picture Book; Japan’s Veteran Voice Actors, Animators Create Anime Film
Yoshiji Kigami, who was 61 when he died in the blaze at the studio of Kyoto Animation Co., or Kyo...
April 17, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Ruling Party Backs 2 Proposals Aimed at Securing Sufficient Members of Imperial Family
Two proposals by a government panel working to ensure there are sufficient members of the Imperia...
April 17, 2024
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CompaniesInternational Furniture Fair Salone del Mobile Kicks Off In Milan; Environmentally Friendly Japan Companies Among Exhibitors
MILAN — Environmentally conscious Japanese companies are among those displaying their wares at th...
April 16, 2024
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General NewsYellow Sand Expected to Prevail Japan Through Thursday; Visibility to Drop Below 10 Kilometers in Regions
Yellow sand is expected to blow across wide areas of the Japanese archipelago from Tuesday night ...
April 16, 2024
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Politics & Government2024 Diplomatic Bluebook Highlights Japan-China Dialogue Amid Military Concerns; Reinstates Key Phrase After Five Years
The Foreign Ministry on Tuesday published its Diplomatic Bluebook for 2024, with this year’s edit...
April 16, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentKamikawa: Japan strongly condemns Iranian attacks on Israel; Japan Foreign Minister Urges Tehran to ‘Exercise Restraint’
Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa on Tuesday conveyed Japan’s concern and strong condemnation regard...
April 16, 2024
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ReutersU.S. and Allies Seek New Ways to Enforce North Korea Sanctions
SEOUL (Reuters) - The U.S. and its allies are looking for new ways to enforce sanctions against N...
April 16, 2024
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ReutersXi tells Germany’s Scholz Co-operation Not A ‘Risk’ amid EU Trade Tension
BEIJING, April 16 (Reuters) - Co-operation between China and Germany was not a "risk" but a guara...
April 16, 2024
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Washington PostBiden Uses 2023 Tax Returns to Draw Contrast with Trump
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden released their jointly filed 2023 tax returns on Monday...
April 16, 2024