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Noto Peninsula EarthquakeSecond Whale Shark at Quake-Hit Aquarium Dies (Update 1)
Haku, the last surviving whale shark at an aquarium in Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture, has died, a resul...
January 10, 2024
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Washington PostResignation at Harvard Latest but Not Last Salvo in GOP War on Colleges
The resignation of Claudine Gay as president of Harvard University marks the culmination of a conser...
January 10, 2024
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Washington PostBlinken Pushes Israel to Ease Fighting, Consider Postwar Vision for Gaza
TEL AVIV - Disagreements between the United States and Israel over the Jewish state's treatment of P...
January 10, 2024
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Washington PostJosh Harris Just Took a Smart Step Away from the Commanders’ Sorry Past
Josh Harris spoke rather flatly, and someone from another town who roots for another team might have...
January 10, 2024
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Japan In FocusApple Shrine Installed at Hirosaki Station to Support Test-Takes; Special Message from Staff
HIROSAKI, Aomori — Ahead of the entrance exam season that will begin in early 2024, JR Hirosaki Toka...
January 10, 2024
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Washington PostHappy 191st (or So) Birthday to the World’s Oldest Living Land Animal
On New Year’s Day, Joe Hollins celebrates his ancient buddy, Jonathan the tortoise, the world’s olde...
January 10, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapan to Cooperate with Central Asia in Decarbonization
Tokyo, Jan. 10 (Jiji Press)—Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has signed memorandums ...
January 10, 2024
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ReutersBiden Unaware of Pentagon Chief’s Prostate Cancer Until Today
WASHINGTON, Jan 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden did not learn that his defense secretary, Llo...
January 10, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Announces New Diplomatic Initiative on Nordic Ties
Tokyo, Jan. 9 (Jiji Press)—Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa announced a new diplomatic initia...
January 10, 2024
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ReutersSEC Account Hack Renews Spotlight on X’s Security Concerns
SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON, Jan 9 (Reuters) - The hack of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission'...
January 10, 2024
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ReutersUS Top Diplomat Urges Israel to Make Hard Choices, Work with Palestinians
GAZA/TEL AVIV/CAIRO, Jan 9 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Israel on Tuesda...
January 10, 2024
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ReutersBoeing CEO Admits Error, Says Mid-Air Blowout ‘Can Never Happen Again’
WASHINGTON, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Boeing (BA.N) CEO Dave Calhoun on Tuesday addressed Friday's mid-air p...
January 10, 2024
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ReutersMacron Sends Out France’s Youngest Prime Minister to Fend Off Far Right
PARIS, Jan 9 (Reuters) - By naming young political prodigy Gabriel Attal as prime minister, French P...
January 10, 2024
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General NewsFrench Actress Catherine Deneuve Taking Part in Filming in Takasaki, Japan
French screen legend Catherine Deneuve, 80, is taking part in the shooting of the film “Spirit World...
January 10, 2024
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SumoThe Sumo Scene / Ex-Sekiwake Terao, a Man of Hard Work, Dies Too Young
My deepest apologies for kicking off the new year with a story that makes hearts heavy, but many fan...
January 10, 2024