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EconomyJapan aims to export decarbonization technologies
SHARM-EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Jiji Press) — Japanese Environment Minister Akihiro Nishimura on Tuesday vis...
November 17, 2022
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Associated PressSame-sex marriage legislation clears key Senate hurdle
WASHINGTON (AP) — Legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriages crossed a major Senate h...
November 17, 2022
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (November 17)
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November 17, 2022
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Associated PressThe AP Interview: Pence says voters want new leadership
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday that voters are “looking for new lea...
November 17, 2022
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Associated PressPoland, NATO say missile strike wasn’t a Russian attack
PRZEWODOW, Poland (AP) — NATO member Poland and the head of the military alliance both said Wednesda...
November 17, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentJapanese Minister Terada Suspected of Election Law Violation
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese internal affairs minister Minoru Terada is suspected of having violated ...
November 17, 2022
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ReutersNorth Korea vows ‘fiercer’ military responses to U.S., allies
SEOUL, Nov 17 (Reuters) - North Korea warned on Thursday of "fiercer military responses" to U.S. eff...
November 17, 2022
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ArtEfforts to pass down skills of Japanese artisans in the spotlight
An increasing number of non-Japanese are training in traditional Japanese crafts such as lacquerware...
November 17, 2022
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Asia-PacificNorth Korea fires ballistic missile -South Korea military
SEOUL, Nov 17 (Reuters) - North Korea has fired a ballistic missile off its east coast, South Korea'...
November 17, 2022
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CompaniesPanasonic launches 1st fully automated rice cooker
Panasonic Corp. has developed the first rice cooker that can automatically measure the necessary amo...
November 17, 2022
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Associated PressGOP wins slim House majority, complicating ambitious agenda
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans won control of the U.S. House on Wednesday, returning the party to pow...
November 17, 2022
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General NewsNew street art: One-day event to showcase 110 decorated manhole covers from across Japan
Manhole covers are everywhere and many people just walk by them on the street without even thinking ...
November 17, 2022
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General NewsPanel’s interim draft on divorce law contemplates joint custody
The introduction of joint custody for divorced parents in Japan is one of two proposals included in ...
November 17, 2022
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General NewsOlympic gold medalist Yuto Horigome marks opening of new skateboard park in Tokyo
Olympic gold medalist Yuto Horigome put on a rousing display at the opening ceremony for a new skate...
November 16, 2022
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EconomyNRA approves in principle proposal to let N-plants run over 60 years
The Nuclear Regulation Authority on Wednesday approved in principle a plan that would allow the econ...
November 16, 2022