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CompaniesNRA Approves TEPCO Plan to Monitor Water Release
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority on Wednesday effectively approved a Tokyo ...
February 23, 2023
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Associated PressChina Blasts Pentagon Official’s Taiwan Visit, Military Ties
BEIJING (AP) — China on Wednesday sharply criticized a visit to Taiwan by a senior Pentagon official...
February 23, 2023
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Associated PressAuthorities: TV Reporter, Girl Fatally Shot in Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A central Florida television journalist and a little girl were fatally shot Wed...
February 23, 2023
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Associated PressRussia, China Show off Ties amid Maneuvering over Ukraine
Russia and China showcased their deepening ties Wednesday in meetings others are watching for signs ...
February 23, 2023
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Associated PressSpace Telescope Uncovers Massive Galaxies near Cosmic Dawn
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronomers have discovered what appear to be massive galaxies dating ba...
February 23, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Postpones Decision on Extending Lifespan of Nuclear Plants
The Cabinet has postponed a decision on a bill to amend legislation to extend the life of the natio...
February 23, 2023
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Travel SpotsEarly Blossoming Cherry Trees Grace River in Shizuoka Prefecture
Kawazuzakura cherry trees festoon riverbanks with bright pink flowers in Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture...
February 23, 2023
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Russia, China Show off Ties amid Maneuvering over Ukraine
Russia and China showcased their deepening ties Wednesday in a series of meetings closely watched fo...
February 22, 2023
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Other SportsRyota Murata, Ex-Boxing Champ, Suggests He Will Retire
Japanese boxer Ryota Murata, a former WBA middleweight champion, suggested Wednesday he will retire,...
February 22, 2023
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CoronavirusJapanese Health Ministry Plan to Resume COVID-19 Vaccinations for Elderly and Vulnerable
The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry has begun making arrangements to provide a new round of COVID...
February 22, 2023
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RussiaPutin Tries To Distract From Failures in Ukraine With Appeal to Patriotism
Russian President Vladimir Putin sought to distract the Russian public Tuesday from the status of th...
February 22, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentU.N. General Assembly to Vote On Resolution Calling For ‘Investigations, Prosecutions’ against Russia
NEW YORK — As the United Nations marks one year since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, the G...
February 22, 2023
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Crime & Courts2 Arrested over Tokyo Robbery, Murder Linked to ‘Luffy’ Group
Two men were arrested Wednesday on suspicion of involvement in a recent robbery and murder in Komae,...
February 22, 2023
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Donald Keene’s LegacyReuniting with Donald Keene in His Tokyo Hometown
Did you know that Donald Keene, the giant of Japanese literary studies, lived in a quaint area of To...
February 22, 2023
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Asia-PacificWestern Nations Wary As China, Russia Move Closer Together
China’s top diplomat Wang Yi held a series of meetings with senior Russian officials in Moscow on We...
February 22, 2023