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Associated PressFrom Hiding to Nobel Laureate: María Corina Machado’s Continues Fight for Venezuela’s Democracy
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — María Corina Machado has long been the face of resistance to Venezuela'...
December 12, 2025
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Associated PressDisney Invests $1b in OpenAI in Deal to Bring Characters like Mickey Mouse to Sora AI Video Tool
Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI and will bring characters such as Mickey Mouse, Cinderel...
December 12, 2025
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SoccerWorld Cup Champion Spain Widens Lead over No. 2 United States in FIFA Women’s Rankings
ZURICH (AP) — Women’s World Cup champion Spain widened its points lead atop the FIFA rankings Thu...
December 12, 2025
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Associated PressTime Magazine Names ‘Architects of AI’ as Its Person of the Year for 2025
The “Architects of AI” were named Time's person of the year Thursday, with the magazine citing 20...
December 12, 2025
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General NewsJapan’s Late-Blooming Nobel Laureates Enjoy Banquet in Sweden
STOCKHOLM — This year’s two Japanese Nobel laureates expressed joy at winning the prize at a banq...
December 12, 2025
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Travel SpotsSanrio to Open Museum in Yamanashi Pref. Dedicated to Founder, Exhibits Include Hello Kitty, Other Characters
Sanrio Co. will open a museum about its history as well as its founder and honorary chairman Shin...
December 12, 2025
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CompaniesHokkaido Gov. Ok’s Nuclear Reactor Restart, Fueling Hope for Cheaper Power Bills
Hokkaido Gov. Naomichi Suzuki’s decision to approve the restart of a reactor at Hokkaido Electric...
December 11, 2025
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General NewsNTT Tower in Aomori Prefecture Damaged by Earthquake; Risk of Collapse Prompts Evacuation
HACHINOHE, Aomori — A steel tower atop a building in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, was damaged in...
December 11, 2025
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Associated PressFormer Bolivian President Arce Arrested in Corruption Investigation a Month after Leaving Office
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Bolivian law enforcement officials on Wednesday arrested former President ...
December 11, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapanese R&D Tax Credits to Support Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Semiconductors, Other Strategic Tech
The government and the ruling coalition have entered the final stage of talks on expanding and in...
December 11, 2025
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Associated PressUkraine to Give Revised Peace Plans to US as Kyiv Readies for More Talks with Its Coalition Partners
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said he and European leaders discussed proposals...
December 11, 2025
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Asia-PacificSouth Korea’s Top Court Dismisses Nippon Steel Appeal in Lawsuit over Requisitioned Worker
SEOUL — South Korea's top court on Thursday dismissed an appeal by Nippon Steel Corp. in a lawsui...
December 11, 2025
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (12/12-12/18)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. Vie...
December 11, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan to Tackle ‘¥100 Million Wall’ with Lower Threshold for Tax Surcharge on Ultra-High Earners
For earned income such as wages, the combined income tax and local inhabitant tax rate rises with...
December 11, 2025
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CompaniesNissan Partners With U.K. Startup on AI Vehicles; New Tech Will Allow Self-Driving Cars in Urban Areas
Nissan Motor Co. has signed an agreement to partner with British startup Wayve Technologies Ltd. ...
December 11, 2025