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Yomiuri EditorialBipartisan Support Needed to Implement U.S. Foreign Policy
The United States being united as a whole to support Ukraine and protect it from Russian aggression ...
February 9, 2023
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Associated PressStella Jean quits Milan Fashion Week over lack of inclusion
MILAN (AP) — The only Black designer belonging to Italy’s fashion chamber withdrew Wednesday from th...
February 9, 2023
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ArtArtist Gyoji Nomiyama Still Full of Creative Spirit at 102
FUKUOKA — Artist Gyoji Nomiyama celebrated his 102nd birthday in December. The recipient of the Orde...
February 9, 2023
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Associated PressNorth Korea’s Kim Jong Un presides over big military parade
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has presided over a huge military parade i...
February 9, 2023
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Associated PressMH17 inquiry: ‘Strong indications’ Putin OK’d missile supply
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — An international team of investigators said Wednesday it found “strong...
February 9, 2023
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Associated PressTwitter Scrambles to Fix Meltdown as Many Unable to Tweet
Many Twitter users found themselves unable to tweet, follow accounts or access their direct messages...
February 9, 2023
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General NewsCompetition Intensifying in Japan Surgical Robot Market
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The surgical robot market in Japan, which has been dominated by a U.S. maker, i...
February 9, 2023
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Crime & Courts2 More Suspects Allegedly Involved in Robberies Arrested
Metropolitan Police Department officers on early Thursday morning arrested two Japanese men, Yuki W...
February 9, 2023
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General NewsJapan Rolls Out ‘Humble, Lovable’ Delivery Robots
FUJISAWA, Kanagawa (AFP-Jiji) — “Excuse me, coming through,” a four-wheeled robot chirps as it dodge...
February 9, 2023
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CompaniesNintendo Cuts Profit Forecasts as Chip Shortage Hits Switch Sales
TOKYO (AFP-Jiji) — Nintendo cut its full-year profit forecasts on Tuesday, saying the global chip s...
February 9, 2023
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CompaniesSoftBank Group Reports $5.9 Bil. 3rd-Quarter Loss on Tech Slump
TOKYO (AFP-Jiji) — SoftBank Group on Tuesday reported a surprise $5.9 billion net loss in the third ...
February 9, 2023
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General NewsNostalgic-inducing Snacks, Beer Gain Popularity in Japan
A ¥100 store in the high-end shopping district of Ginza, Tokyo, is attracting an enthusiastic stream...
February 9, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s LDP Expected to Struggle With LGBT Bill
The Liberal Democratic Party will likely struggle to agree on a bill to encourage understanding of L...
February 9, 2023
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General NewsEducation Ministry Urges Schools to Inform Police about Serious Bullying
The Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Ministry has issued a notification to schools...
February 8, 2023
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Associated PressZelenskyy Visits UK for First Time Since Russia’s Invasion
LONDON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a rare trip out of his country Wednesday,...
February 8, 2023