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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Rise as Softer Yen Supports; Fed Verdict in Focus Rebound Modestly with Fed Verdict in Focus (Update 1)
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rebounded on Wednesday, supported by a softer yen ...
September 18, 2024
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Crime & CourtsPresident of Japanese Sightseeing Boat Company Arrested Over Kazu I’s Sinking Off Hokkaido’s Shiretoko Peninsula in 2022
Seiichi Katsurada, president of the Shiretoko Pleasure Boat company, has been arrested over the s...
September 18, 2024
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Associated PressThe FBI Is Investigating Suspicious Packages Sent to Election Officials in More Than 15 States
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The FBI and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service on Tuesday were investi...
September 18, 2024
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BaseballShohei Ohtani Hits 48th Homer of the Season: Jesús Sánchez Leads Marlins in 11-9 Win over Dodgers
MIAMI (AP) — Jesús Sánchez doubled twice and drove in three runs, and the Miami Marlins beat Shoh...
September 18, 2024
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Associated PressNorth Korea Test-Fired Ballistic Missiles in Latest Military Display, Neighbors Say
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Wednesday test-fired multiple ballistic missiles toward ...
September 18, 2024
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Associated PressHezbollah Hit by a Wave of Exploding Pagers and Blames Israel. At Least 9 Dead, Thousands Injured
BEIRUT (AP) — Pagers used by hundreds of members of the militant group Hezbollah exploded near si...
September 18, 2024
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ReutersHezbollah Vows to Punish Israel after Pager Blasts Kill Nine, Injure Thousands across Lebanon
BEIRUT (Reuters) — Militant group Hezbollah promised to retaliate against Israel after accusing i...
September 18, 2024
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ReutersNorth Korea Fires Missile Off East Coast, South Korea and Japan Report
SEOUL/TOKYO(Reuters) — North Korea fired a missile its east coast on Wednesday, South Korea and J...
September 18, 2024
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General NewsSmartphones Cited As Main Reason Behind Fewer People Reading Books in Japan; Schools Increasing Librarians to Encourage Reading
A recent survey by the Cultural Affairs Agency showed how people have shifted from reading books,...
September 18, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Health Ministry Proposes 1st Major Overhaul of Organ Transplant System; Proposal Follows Series of Organs Being Turned Down at Hospitals
Patients waiting for organ transplants will be able to register at multiple hospitals — instead o...
September 18, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentSanae Takaichi, Shigeru Ishiba, Shinjiro Koizumi Fight to Reach Runoff in LDP Presidential Race; Ballots Set to Start Arriving
The top three candidates in the Liberal Democratic Party’s presidential race are moving to secure...
September 17, 2024
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General NewsJapan Survey: More Than 60％ Do Not Read Any Books In a Month; Almost 70％ Read Fewer Books Than Before
More than 60% of people surveyed by the Cultural Affairs Agency said they do not read any books i...
September 17, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapan to Conduct Cyberattack Tests on Local Govts
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry plans to conduct in fiscal ...
September 17, 2024
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Washington PostSecret Service under Scrutiny after Potential Second Attempt on Trump’s Life
The acting head of the U.S. Secret Service defended his agents’ work and called for more resource...
September 17, 2024
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Washington PostConnie and Maury’s Key to a 40-year Marriage? Don’t Take It Seriously.
NEW YORK - It didn’t take long for someone to spot Maury Povich on the street.
...September 17, 2024