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Politics & Government
Children of Japanese religious group members seek stronger provisions in proposed law
A group of people whose parents belong to the Unification Church have submitted a written request to...
December 8, 2022
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Defense & Security
Ruling parties differ over way to raise funds for defense budget hike
Koichi Hagiuda, chairperson of the Policy Research Council of the Liberal Democratic Party, has expr...
December 7, 2022
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Perspectives
Yomiuri International Cooperation Prize / Expert recognized for swatting a parasitic disease
Kazuyo Ichimori, a visiting professor at Nagasaki University, has been named as recipient of the 29t...
December 7, 2022
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Soccer World Cup
National soccer team returns to Japan
The national soccer team returned to Japan with coach Hajime Moriyasu on Wednesday and were greeted ...
December 7, 2022
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Climate Change
Japanese Climate Activist Hirata Makes BBC’s 100 Women List
LONDON (Jiji Press) — Environmental activist Kimiko Hirata made British broadcaster BBC’s list of th...
December 7, 2022
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Washington Post
Musk’s brain implant company reportedly investigated over animal deaths
Elon Musk's medical device company Neuralink is reportedly under federal investigation related to ac...
December 7, 2022
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Washington Post
Trump will go away slowly, then all at once
Maybe this time, Donald Trump has gone too far....
December 7, 2022
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Politics & Government
Japan government, ruling parties make concessions to opposition over key legislation
A bill meant to remedy and prevent damage as a result of large donations to religious organizations ...
December 7, 2022
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Olympics & Paralympics
IOC delays choice of 2030 Winter Games host to beyond next fall
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Winter sports fans will have to wait beyond autumn of next year to learn whe...
December 7, 2022
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Associated Press
Bombing at Indonesian police station kills officer, hurts 7
BANDUNG, Indonesia (AP) — A man blew himself up Wednesday at a police station on Indonesia’s main is...
December 7, 2022
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Soccer World Cup
The pain in Spain
Dejected Spanish players look on in frustration after losing to Morocco in a penalty shootout in the...
December 7, 2022
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Reuters
Belarus to move military equipment, forces for check on terrorism response
Dec 7 (Reuters) - Belarus plans to move military equipment and security forces on Wednesday and Thur...
December 7, 2022
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Reuters
Ukraine appears to show ability to strike deep in Russia
Dec 7 (Reuters) - A third Russian airfield was set ablaze by a drone strike a day after Ukraine demo...
December 7, 2022
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Associated Press
China announces rollback of strict anti-COVID-19 measures
BEIJING (AP) — In a sharp reversal, China has announced a series of measures rolling back some of it...
December 7, 2022
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Reuters
New York Times union members set to walk out on Thursday after talks fail
Dec 6 (Reuters) - More than 1,100 union employees at the New York Times Co NYT.N are set to walk out...
December 7, 2022