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Associated PressBiden 2024? Most Democrats say no thank you: AP-NORC poll
WASHINGTON (AP) — A majority of Democrats now think one term is plenty for President Joe Biden, desp...
February 7, 2023
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Associated PressBalloon bursts hopes for end to spiraling US-China tensions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Monday was supposed to be a day of modest hope in the U.S.-China relationship. Sec...
February 7, 2023
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MusicThe Grammys ended in controversy, again. Here’s what to know
NEW YORK (AP) — A night in music brimming with shocking upsets, historic wins, tributes for artists ...
February 7, 2023
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General NewsSumire Nakamura Becomes Youngest ‘Go’ Title Holder
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Sumire Nakamura, 13, became the youngest male or female professional “go” player ...
February 7, 2023
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General NewsSales of Security Items Jump after Robberies across Japan
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Sales of security items have been surging following a string of home robberies ...
February 7, 2023
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Crime & Courts2 of 4 Japanese Suspects to Be Deported Tuesday
MANILA — Two of four Japanese men suspected of involvement in a recent string of robberies in Japan,...
February 7, 2023
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Wider WorldRescuers scramble in Turkey, Syria after quake kills 3,400
ADANA, Turkey (AP) — Rescuers in Turkey and war-ravaged Syria searched through the frigid night into...
February 7, 2023
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General NewsOver 90％ of Japanese Schoolchildren Say Randoseru Schoolbags are Heavy
More than 90% of elementary school students who use randoseru schoolbags feel that their bags are he...
February 7, 2023
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General NewsHyogo Pref. Shop Preps for Hina Matsuri Festival
Hina dolls placed in bamboo are lined up at a workshop in Kamigori, Hyogo Prefecture. Production of ...
February 7, 2023
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Asia-PacificBangladesh’s Expected Economic Growth Attracts Japanese Companies
BANGKOK — More and more Japanese companies are entering Bangladesh at a rapid pace as the country’s ...
February 6, 2023
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ReutersNissan to Buy up to 15% Stake in Renault EV Unit under Reshaped Alliance
LONDON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Nissan and Renault on Monday unveiled details of their redesigned alliance...
February 6, 2023
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CompaniesMitsubishi Heavy Industries Plans to Stop Development of MSJ Airplane
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to stop development of the Mitsubishi Space Jet (MSJ), a domestica...
February 6, 2023
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MarketsTokyo Stocks Buoyed Further by Yen’s Tumble
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Tokyo stocks extended gains Monday, aided by the yen’s sharp drop against the d...
February 6, 2023
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Washington PostTo curb drug deaths, communities turn to Reddit, texts and wastewater
When New York City's overdose prevention center detects an unusually potent bag of illegal fentanyl,...
February 6, 2023
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Asia-PacificKT Corp.,Telecommunications Giant, Signs Deal on Mineral Resource Supply from Mongolia
South Korean telecommunications giant KT Corp. said on Jan. 26 it has signed a partnership deal with...
February 6, 2023