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EnvironmentWith Bites Rare, Experts Want Sharks to Shed Scary Reputation
JUPITER, Fla. (AFP-Jiji) — As the northern hemisphere edges toward spring and millions flock to t...
April 4, 2024
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General NewsM6.0 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Tohoku Region; Fukushima, Iwate, Miyagi Prefectures Observe 4 on Japanese Scale With No Risk of Tsunami
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 jolted the Tohoku region at 12:16 p.m. Thursday...
April 4, 2024
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Reuters‘Staunch’ Friend of Taiwan’s to Become Top US Diplomat in Taipei, Sources Say
TAIPEI (Reuters) - A staunch friend of Taiwan's will this summer take over as the top U.S. diplom...
April 4, 2024
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Other SportsOlympic Star Ryosuke Irie Announces Retirement
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Swimmer Ryosuke Irie, who won three medals at the 2012 London Olympics, anno...
April 4, 2024
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Associated PressUS Braces for Retaliation After Attack on Iran Consulate — Even as it Says it Wasn’t Involved
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shortly after an airstrike widely attributed to Israel destroyed an Iranian con...
April 4, 2024
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ReutersNikkei Leads Asia Higher As Yen Skids; Commodities in Demand
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Asian shares rallied on Thursday as U.S. rate cuts remained on the menu, even ...
April 4, 2024
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Associated PressFierce Earthquake Rattles Taiwan, Killing 9 and Injuring More Than 1,000
HUALIEN, Taiwan (AP) — The strongest earthquake in a quarter-century rocked Taiwan Wednesday morn...
April 4, 2024
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Noto Peninsula EarthquakeNoto Peninsula Earthquake – 3 Months Later / Japan’s Quake-Hit Region Suffer Serious Population Outflow; Concerns Grow over Future Vitality of Region
Population outflow is rapidly progressing in four cities and towns in the Okunoto region of Ishik...
April 4, 2024
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Defense & SecurityJapan, U.S. to Join Forces on AI, Semiconductors; Seek to Counter China’s ‘Military-Civil Fusion’
The Japan and U.S. governments will focus on “strategic cooperation” in the joint statement to be...
April 4, 2024
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Imperial FamilyPrincess Kako to visit Greece in late May; Courtesy Visit to President in Athens Considered
The Imperial Household Agency announced Wednesday that Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crow...
April 3, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentPunishment for LDP Members Over Scandal Faces Complications; Former Abe Faction Executives May Not Go Quietly
Disciplinary actions being considered by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida against former executives o...
April 3, 2024
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General NewsLightning Struck JAL Aircraft Twice, Causing Burning Smell in Cabin
Japan Airlines Flight 694, a Boeing 737-800 bound for Haneda Airport with 122 passengers and crew...
April 3, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentShizuoka Gov. Tenders Resignation after Fresh Gaffe
SHIZUOKA (Jiji Press) — Shizuoka Gov. Heita Kawakatsu, under fire for his latest gaffe, said Tues...
April 3, 2024
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General NewsAverage Cherry Blossom-Viewing Budget Highest in 6 Years: Survey
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — People in Japan plan to spend the highest amount this year on cherry blossom...
April 3, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentLDP to Suspend Shimomura, Nishimura and Takagi from Party Membership as Part of Disciplinary Action over Political Funds Scandal
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party intends to suspend party membership of three former Abe facti...
April 3, 2024