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General News12 People Bitten by Shikoku Dog in Japan’s Gunma Pref.; 5 People Taken to Hospital
ISESAKI, Gunma — Local police received an emergency call at about 4:10 p.m. Wednesday from a witness...
February 8, 2024
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Yomiuri EditorialNext-Generation Fighter Aircraft: Govt Must Thoroughly Explain Why Export Restrictions should Be Relaxed
It is significant to facilitate exports of defense equipment and rebuild the weakened defense indust...
February 8, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentTokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike Agrees on Disaster, Population Measures with Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an
TAIPEI — Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike and Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an agreed to cooperate on disaster mana...
February 8, 2024
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Closes at 34-year Peak on Dovish BOJ; Tech Shares Soar (Update 1)
TOKYO, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average closed at the highest level in 34 years on Thu...
February 8, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapan, Jamaica Agree to Cooperate on Climate Change
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and her Jamaican counterpart, Kamina Johnson Smi...
February 8, 2024
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Imperial FamilyJapan’s Emperor, Family Briefed on Noto Quake Damage; Princes Aiko Expresses Concern For Volunteers
The Emperor, Empress and their daughter Princess Aiko were briefed on the damage from the Noto Penin...
February 8, 2024
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General NewsRadioactive Water Leaked at TEPCO’s Fukushima No. 1 Plant; No Impact on Sea, or Area Outside Plant
Radioactive water has leaked outside a storage building for contaminated water at the Fukushima No. ...
February 8, 2024
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (February 8)
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February 8, 2024
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General NewsJapan Elderly Care Services Drawing Interest from Thailand, Other Asian Nations
Japan’s elderly care services are drawing interest from other Asian countries that also face rapidly...
February 8, 2024
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General NewsSparks, Smoke from Turbine Building at Nuclear Power Plant in Tsuruga, Fukui Pref.; No Injuries, No Unusual Radiation At Monitoring Posts Reported
FUKUI — Tsuruga Power Station in Fukui Prefecture reported to the local fire department on 6:20 a.m....
February 8, 2024
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Associated Press“Crewmember Dies in Accident on Set of Marvel’s ‘Wonder Man’ “
STUDIO CITY, Calif. (AP) — A crewmember who was working on the Marvel Studios series “Wonder Man” di...
February 8, 2024
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ReutersGaza Ceasefire Hopes Alive with More Talks Planned
DOHA/TEL AVIV, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Mediators from the U.S., Qatar and Egypt scrambled to forge a cease...
February 8, 2024
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Asia-PacificHow North Korean Eyelashes Make Their Way to West
SEOUL/PINGDU, China (Reuters) — Millions of dollars in sales of North Korean false eyelashes — marke...
February 8, 2024
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Associated PressDiapers and Baby Formula Are Hard to Find in Gaza, Leaving Parents Desperate
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Zainab al-Zein was forced to make a desperate decision: Feed her in...
February 8, 2024
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Associated PressRussia Says Former Fox News Host Tucker Carlson Has Interviewed Vladimir Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been interviewed by former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, the Kr...
February 8, 2024