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Yomiuri EditorialRussia must face danger of flash points in its invasion
Russia’s attacks on Ukraine are fraught with the imminent danger of escalating into a large-scale wa...
November 17, 2022
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Soccer World CupSamurai Blue’s chef gets his ‘lucky chef’s jacket’ ready for 5th World Cup
Chef Yoshiteru Nishi made his World Cup debut in 2006 when he served meals at the showpiece soccer t...
November 17, 2022
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ReutersPolitical gridlock may help U.S. stocks but inflation still in driver’s seat
NEW YORK, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Split control of the U.S. Congress following the midterm elections may ...
November 17, 2022
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Politics & Government
Japan FTC Launches Probe on News Royalty Fees
Tokyo (Jiji Press) — Japan’s Fair Trade Commission said Wednesday that it has launched an investigat...
November 17, 2022
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ReutersChina’s freeze on Taiwan contact fuels worry as tensions build
TAIPEI, Nov 17 (Reuters) - When Chinese authorities detained a Taiwanese citizen in China in August ...
November 17, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentJapan, China leaders to hold 1st summit in 3 years this evening
BANGKOK / BALI — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in B...
November 17, 2022
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General NewsNearly half a million foreign visitors arrive in Japan as tourism surges
The number of foreign visitors to Japan in October is estimated to have totaled 498,600, surging to ...
November 17, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentKishida, Scholz agree to cooperate on China
ReutersGerman Chancellor Olaf Scholz, left, Argentine Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero, center, and...
November 17, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Govt Panel OKs 11 Strategically Important Goods
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—A Japanese government panel on Wednesday approved the designation of eleven categ...
November 17, 2022
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Defense & SecurityN. Korea: Missile launch over Japan a ‘warning to enemies’
SEOUL — North Korea’s state news agency announced that the launch of a ballistic missile on Oct. 4 t...
November 17, 2022
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General NewsJapan’s police agency confirms several cases of racial profiling
Police carried out their duties using racial profiling or other similar inappropriate methods in six...
November 17, 2022
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Soccer World CupQatar street hosts nations’ flags ahead of World Cup
DOHA — People walk under a canopy of national flag pennants of countries participating in the upcomi...
November 17, 2022
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Associated PressAt climate summit, Brazil’s Lula promises new day for Amazon
SHARM el-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — Six weeks before taking power, Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inácio L...
November 17, 2022
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Associated PressNASA capsule on way to moon after launch by giant new rocket
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A space capsule hurtled toward the moon Wednesday for the first time in ...
November 17, 2022
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CompaniesToyota pushes AI to drive like pros
Toyota Motor Corp. on Sunday unveiled a self-driving car that incorporates driving data from profess...
November 17, 2022