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Associated PressQatar, A Key Mediator in Sensitive Israel-Hamas Talks, Lashes out at Netanyahu over Critical Remarks
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Qatar on Wednesday said it was “appalled” by leaked remarks made by Israeli...
January 25, 2024
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Social SeriesUnbalanced Information Diet: AI-generated deceptionAI-generated deception / Hatred of Politicians Spurred Japanese Man to Create AI Generated Realistic Fake Videos
This is the second installment in a series examining moves to spread biased information through use ...
January 25, 2024
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Associated PressCease-fire Efforts for Israel-Hamas War Gain Steam. But an Agreement still Appears Elusive
Efforts to reach a new cease-fire between Israel and Hamas appear to be gaining steam....
January 25, 2024
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Associated PressRussia Says a Plane with Ukrainian POWs Crashes, Killing All Aboard, and Accuses Kyiv of Downing It
A Russian military transport plane crashed Wednesday in a border region near Ukraine, and Moscow acc...
January 25, 2024
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ReutersNidec Cuts Profit Forecast as Chinese EV Competition Ramps Up
TOKYO, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Japanese electric motor maker Nidec Corp 6594.T slashed its full-year oper...
January 25, 2024
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Ends Flat; Chip-Related Shares Gain on Strong Wall Street Cues (Update 1)
TOKYO, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average erased early losses to end flat on Thursday, ...
January 25, 2024
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BaseballIchiro Suzuki Arrives on Next Year’s Hall of Fame Ballot; Sabathia and Hernandez Eligible Too
It was a little past 8 a.m. in Tokyo when the newest inductees to the Baseball Hall of Fame were ann...
January 25, 2024
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SoccerJapan Advances in the Asian Cup and Iraq Maintains 100％ Winning Run on Its Way to the Knockout Stage
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Japan got its Asian Cup campaign back on track by advancing to the knockout stage...
January 25, 2024
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Associated PressJapan is Rich, but Many of its Children are Poor; a Film Documents the Plight of Single Mothers
TOKYO (AP) — The women work hard, sleeping only a few hours a night, as they juggle the demands of c...
January 25, 2024
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Associated PressTesla 4Q Earnings Fall Short of Analyst Estimates as Company Warns of Lower Sales Growth This Year
DETROIT (AP) — Tesla's net income more than doubled last quarter thanks to a one-time tax benefit bu...
January 25, 2024
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General NewsJR East Shinkansen Train Services were Disrupted Possibly by Loosened Overhead Cables Caused by Damage to Cable Weight (UPDATE 1)
East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) announced Wednesday that a part of a steel weight used to pull an o...
January 25, 2024
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Social SeriesUnbalanced Information Diet: AI-generated deception / Chinese-Originated Disinformation Spreading on Social Media; AI-Generated Profile Pictures Make Fake Accounts Look Real
Efforts to spread biased information and manipulate the will of the people are gaining momentum amid...
January 25, 2024
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General NewsPhoto Exhibition of Imperial Hotel Tokyo, Including Behind-The-Scenes Shots, Underway Ahead of Partial Rebuilding
A photo exhibition featuring behind-the-scenes shots of facilities and staff at the Imperial Hotel ...
January 25, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentEnding Money, Personnel Roles Key to Faction Reform; Kishida, Wishing to Eliminate Factions, Must Rely on Them
The key to reforming the Liberal Democratic Party is likely to be how the party can ensure efficienc...
January 24, 2024
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Climate ChangeLondon Underprepared for Deadly Climate Change Risks
LONDON (Reuters) — London is underprepared for the heatwaves, flooding and rising sea levels it is f...
January 24, 2024