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ObituariesEarth, Wind & Fire drummer Fred White dies aged 67
LOS ANGELES (AFP-Jiji) — Drummer Fred White, an early member of U.S. band Earth, Wind & Fire, has di...
January 4, 2023
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EconomyStartups to receive increased aid from Tokyo govt to help growth
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Tokyo metropolitan government is boosting support for startups in an effort...
January 4, 2023
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Companies60％ of top Japanese executives expect economy to improve over next six months
Sixty percent of corporate leaders surveyed by The Yomiuri Shimbun think the country’s economy will ...
January 4, 2023
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Defense & SecurityU.S. ramps up ties with Philippines as key to China deterrence plans
SUBIC BAY, Philippines — Washington is increasingly viewing Manila as a key player in deterring Beij...
January 4, 2023
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General NewsPumice from underwater volcano used for artificial reefs, soil conditioner but uses limited
Efforts to utilize pumice generated by underwater volcanic eruptions near the Ogasawara Islands have...
January 3, 2023
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Washington PostIn her own words: Pelosi steps back after decades in charge
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) officially steps back from her leadership position this week a...
January 3, 2023
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Washington PostWhat will Pope Benedict’s funeral look like? Pope Francis will preside.
VATICAN CITY - Benedict XVI broke with tradition when he became the first pope in six centuries to a...
January 3, 2023
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Washington PostWhy the U.S. is enlisting a spy agency during hurricanes
Corry Robb's colleagues at the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency use powerful satellites ...
January 3, 2023
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General NewsTokyo bus operator: No need to fold twin strollers
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The operator of Toei Bus services in Tokyo is working to inform users of twin b...
January 3, 2023
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Associated PressSouth Korea: Talks with US on management of nukes underway
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea reconfirmed Tuesday that Seoul and Washington are discussing i...
January 3, 2023
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Associated PressTesla says it sold a record 1.3 million vehicles last year
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Tesla said Monday that sold a record 1.3 million vehicles last year, but the nu...
January 3, 2023
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Associated PressMoscow says Ukrainian rocket strike kills 63 Russian troops
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian forces fired rockets at a facility in the eastern Donetsk region wher...
January 3, 2023
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Other SportsKomazawa hits stride to seal Triple Crown
Komazawa University runners were in perfect stride at the Tokyo-Hakone Intercollegiate Ekiden. The ...
January 3, 2023
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Associated PressBrazilians mourn Pelé at the stadium where he got his start
SANTOS, Brazil (AP) — Thousands of mourners, including high school students and supreme court justic...
January 3, 2023
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Associated Press65,000 view Benedict XVI’s body lying in state at Vatican
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI 's body, his head resting on a pair of crimson pillow...
January 3, 2023