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Defense & Security
Japan seeks to buy up to 500 Tomahawk cruise missiles from U.S.
Buying up to 500 U.S.-made Tomahawk cruise missiles by fiscal 2027 is being considered by the Defens...
November 30, 2022
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Imperial Family
Crown Prince Akishino appeals for reporting ‘accurate information’ on Imperial family
Crown Prince Akishino celebrated his 57th birthday on Wednesday. Before his birthday, he held a pres...
November 30, 2022
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Soccer World Cup
Qatar’s first subway network shuttles soccer fans to stadiums across Doha
DOHA — The Doha Metro, an unmanned subway system developed in preparation for the 2022 World Cup, ha...
November 30, 2022
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General News
Govt to urge power saving
The government has asked households and businesses nationwide to reduce electricity consumption from...
November 30, 2022
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Asia-Pacific
As world population hits 8 billion, China frets over too few babies
BEIJING/HONG KONG (Reuters) — Chinese software developer Tang Huajun loves playing with his 2-year-o...
November 30, 2022
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Asia-Pacific
Singapore: Nation ranks 2nd globally for best talent, only Asian state in top 20
The world’s nations are fighting an intense battle for the best workers, and Singapore has yet again...
November 30, 2022
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Books & Literature
‘Kaiketsu Zorori’ children’s book series sets Guinness record
“Kaiketsu Zorori,” a popular children’s book series by Yutaka Hara, has been certified by Guinness W...
November 30, 2022
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Washington Post
Cracking open ‘The Nutcracker’s’ dark Russian past
Cute kids, antic elders, a dessert buffet that springs to life, all swirling to those gorgeous Tchai...
November 30, 2022
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Washington Post
Pentagon warns of China’s plans for dominance in Taiwan and beyond
China conducted more ballistic missile tests last year than the rest of the world combined and is on...
November 30, 2022
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General News
Talks inevitable on struggling regional railways in Japan
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — With Japanese railway operators facing tough business conditions due to populat...
November 30, 2022
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Washington Post
China launches a crew to its recently completed space station
China on Tuesday launched a trio of taikonauts to its recently completed space station, another sign...
November 30, 2022
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Washington Post
Mauna Loa eruption halts key atmospheric measurements
The eruption of Hawaii's Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, has interrupted a key site t...
November 30, 2022
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Washington Post
U.S. unveils plan to rebuild Ukraine energy grid after Russian assault
BUCHAREST, Romania - The Biden administration will put $53 million toward rebuilding Ukraine's batte...
November 30, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Opportunities to manage assets are being neglected
An increasing number of people do not manage pension premiums paid by their employers and neglect th...
November 30, 2022
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Associated Press
Oath Keepers’ Rhodes guilty of Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes was convicted Tuesday of seditious conspiracy ...
November 30, 2022