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General NewsJapan’s Rocket Explosion Leaves Spectators at Loss for Words; Rocket Enthusiast: ‘Failure Bound to Happen at Beginning’
KUSHIMOTO, Wakayama — Spectators of the launch of Japan’s first private-sector rocket KAIROS, dev...
March 13, 2024
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General NewsGourmet Market Opens in Azabudai Hills, Tokyo; 34 Specialty Stores to Promote ‘Japan’s Rich Food Culture’
A market with a collection of specialty stores where shoppers can enjoy fresh foods and delicacie...
March 13, 2024
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ScienceAstronaut Furukawa Returns Safely to Earth on Crew Dragon after 6-Month Stay at ISS; Second Successful Spaceflight for Japanese Astronaut
WASHINGTON — U.S. commercial spacecraft Crew Dragon, whose crew includes Japan Aerospace Explorat...
March 13, 2024
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ReutersMissile Hits Apartment Buildings in Ukraine’s Kryvyi Rih, 3 Dead, 38 Hurt
A Russian missile slammed into two apartment buildings in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Ri...
March 13, 2024
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Associated PressUN Nuclear Chief Tells Japan Transparency Is ‘Very Important’ in Ruined Nuclear Plant’s Discharges
TOKYO (AP) — The head of the U.N. atomic agency on Tuesday emphasized to Japan's government the i...
March 13, 2024
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Associated PressOscars International Broadcast Cuts ’20 Days in Mariupol’ Win, Sparking Criticism in Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The shortened version of the international broadcast of the 96th Oscars face...
March 13, 2024
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Associated PressDirector Roman Polanski Is Sued over More Allegations of Sexual Assault of A Minor
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman has sued director Roman Polanski, alleging he raped her in his home wh...
March 13, 2024
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Associated PressFour Astronauts from Four Countries Return to Earth after Six Months in Orbit
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Four astronauts from four countries caught a lift back to Earth with ...
March 13, 2024
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Japan In FocusNaomi Watanabe Introduces Charm of Ibaraki Pref. to Tourists from Taiwan
OARAI, Ibaraki — TV personality and Ibaraki Prefecture native Naomi Watanabe participated in an e...
March 13, 2024
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Associated PressBiden and Trump Clinch Nominations, Setting the Stage for a Grueling General Election Rematch
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump clinched their parties' pres...
March 13, 2024
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Falls for 3rd Straight Session as BOJ Policy Shift Bets Weigh (Update 1)
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell for a third straight session on Wednesday as ...
March 13, 2024
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March 13, 2024
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Film & TVGodzilla Director Takashi Yamazaki Returns to Japan with an Oscar in Hand; Wants to “Take On Many More Challenges”
The director of “Godzilla Minus One,” Takashi Yamazaki, who returned to Japan on Tuesday with the...
March 13, 2024
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ObituariesSwedish Ceramic Artist Lisa Larson Dies At 92
Lisa Larson, a Swedish ceramic artist known for her works using lions and other animal motifs, di...
March 13, 2024
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Associated PressThe Top Strategist of Late Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Is Attacked in Lithuania’s Capital
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Associates of late opposition leader Alexei Navalny said late Tuesday tha...
March 13, 2024