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Travel SpotsAutumn Colors Blanket at Hitachi Seaside Park, Ibaraki Pref.
Kochias at Hitachi Seaside Park in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki Prefecture, have reached their peak autum...
October 22, 2025
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ReutersPutin-Trump Summit on Hold after Russia Rejects Ceasefire
Oct 21 (Reuters) - A planned summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vla...
October 22, 2025
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General NewsCouple Attacked by Bear, Sustaining Facial Injuries in Aizumisato, Fukushima Pref.
A couple in their 80s was attacked by a bear around 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday in Aizumisato, Fukushi...
October 22, 2025
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Rise to Record High on Report of New Government Stimulus (Update 1)
TOKYO, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Japanese stocks rallied to a record peak on Wednesday as markets reacte...
October 22, 2025
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Associated PressParis Prosecutor Says Stolen Louvre Jewels Worth an Estimated $102 Million
PARIS (AP) — The Paris prosecutor said Tuesday that crown jewels stolen in a dramatic weekend Lou...
October 22, 2025
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Associated PressVance Is Optimistic about Gaza Ceasefire but Notes ‘Very Hard’ Work to Come
KIRYAT GAT, Israel (AP) — U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday called progress in Gaza’s fragi...
October 22, 2025
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EconomyJapan Logs Trade Deficit of 1,223 B. Yen in Fiscal 1st Half
Tokyo, Oct. 22 (Jiji Press)—Japan logged a customs-cleared trade deficit of ¥1,223.8 billion in A...
October 22, 2025
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Associated PressIsraeli Settlers Beat Palestinian Farmers on Video as Attacks Mount during West Bank Olive Harvest
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Israeli settlers descended on Palestinian olive harvesters and activis...
October 22, 2025
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Japan In FocusGifu Festival Celebrates Japanese Craft Beer Culture, Brings Together Breweries from Across Japan
GIFU — Breweries from across the country gathered for the Gifu Beer Festival 2025, which was held...
October 22, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentEuropean Leaders Congratulate Takaichi Becoming New Japan PM
Paris, Oct. 22 (Jiji Press)—European leaders have celebrated in social media posts the inaugurati...
October 22, 2025
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Associated PressThe Louvre’s Crown Jewel Heist Is Now a Race against Time for Authorities — and the Brazen Thieves
PARIS (AP) — The glittering sapphires, emeralds, and diamonds that once adorned France's royals c...
October 22, 2025
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ReutersPeru Declares 30-day State of Emergency in Lima to Tackle Rising Crime
LIMA, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Peru's President Jose Jeri declared a 30-day state of emergency in the c...
October 22, 2025
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Associated PressTrump Doesn’t Want ‘Wasted Meeting’ with Putin as He Confirms Talks on Ukraine War Are off for Now
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday his plan for a swift meeting with Russian l...
October 22, 2025
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EnvironmentIn Albania’s New UNESCO Site, Environmental Worries Abound
TEPELENE, Albania (Reuters) — A strong wind blows scraps of plastic from an open landfill into th...
October 22, 2025
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Defense & SecurityNorth Korea’s Missiles Flew about 350 km, South Korea Says
SEOUL, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Missiles that North Korea fired on Wednesday flew about 350 km (217.48 ...
October 22, 2025