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Asia-PacificTop Japan Spokesperson Mourns Li Keqiang’s Death, Saying Previous Chinese Premier ‘Played Important Role’ in China-Japan Ties
Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, who died on Friday, is remembered for his visit to Japan in 2018....
October 27, 2023
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CompaniesWestern Digital Calls Off Integration Talks With Japan’s Kioxia
U.S. semiconductor giant Western Digital Corp. has ditched business integration talks with Japanese ...
October 27, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentJapanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa Meets with U.N. Command Chief
Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa met with Gen. Paul LaCamera, who heads the South Korea-U.S. combined ...
October 27, 2023
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Imperial FamilyWith Only Three Male Heirs to Imperial Throne, Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Aims to Direct New Entity to Speed Up Succession Talks
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party intends to establish a body under the direct control of the part...
October 27, 2023
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Washington PostNowhere Safe’: In Southern Gaza, a Scramble in Vain to Outrun the War
NUSEIRAT CAMP, Gaza Strip – Khaled Ashqar could no longer outrun death. A week into the war, he quic...
October 27, 2023
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Associated PressThe Last New Beatles Song, ‘Now and Then,’ Will Be Released Next Week
NEW YORK (AP) — Sixty years after the onset of Beatlemania and with two of the quartet now dead, art...
October 27, 2023
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Washington PostU.S., Qatar to Revisit Doha’s Ties to Hamas after Gaza Hostage Crisis
The United States and Qatar have agreed to revisit the Persian Gulf state’s association with Hamas a...
October 27, 2023
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Washington PostMassive Manhunt across Maine for Accused Killer of 18 People
LEWISTON, Maine – Scores of law enforcement officers joined a massive manhunt Thursday for a gunman ...
October 27, 2023
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Asia-PacificNorth Korea to Close Hong Kong Consulate General; Financial Difficulties Drive Closure of Diplomatic Establishments Worldwide
North Korea has notified China that it will close its consulate general in Hong Kong, according to s...
October 27, 2023
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Washington PostHouse Speaker Mike Johnson Used Faith in Campaign against Gay Rights
Mike Johnson had just entered the Louisiana state legislature in 2015 when he introduced a bill that...
October 27, 2023
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Imperial FamilyJapan’s Emperor, Empress Watch Tetsuya Kumakawa’s Version of ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ Ballet at Tokyo Hall
The Emperor and the Empress watched a ballet performance of “The Sleeping Beauty” at Tokyo Bunka Kai...
October 27, 2023
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Rebounds from Worst Day in 3 Weeks, Chip Stocks Lead Gains
TOKYO, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rose 1.5% on Friday after falling to its wors...
October 27, 2023
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ReutersThe Hamas Tunnel City beneath Gaza: a Hidden Frontline for Israel
JERUSALEM/LONDON, Oct 26 (Reuters) – What lies in wait for Israeli ground troops in Gaza, security s...
October 27, 2023
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Associated PressIsraeli Troops Briefly Raid Northern Gaza to ‘Prepare’ for an Expected Full-scale Incursion
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli troops and tanks briefly raided northern Gaza overnight, the milita...
October 27, 2023
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Insights Into The WorldFood, water insecurity may mean shortages for us all
Every person requires food and water to remain alive. But our food and water supplies are becoming i...
October 27, 2023