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ObituariesIchiro Zaitsu, Actor Known for ‘Piano Utte Chodai!’ Commercial, Dies at 89
Actor Ichiro Zaitsu has died at 89, it was learned Thursday. Zaitsu, whose real name was Nagahide Z...
October 19, 2023
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Asia-PacificChina Prepares to Shift Approach on Belt and Road Initiative Ten Years After Launch
BEIJING — Ten years after its launch, China’s massive Belt and Road Initiative is at a crossroads. ...
October 19, 2023
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Asia-PacificSeoul to Use AI to Enhance Public Safety on Subways
Seoul recently unveiled its plans for developing an artificial intelligence-based system to monitor ...
October 19, 2023
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Imperial FamilyCrown Prince Attends Japan Foundation Awards Reception; Writer Yoko Ogawa, Director Satoshi Miyagi among Honorees
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko attended a reception celebrating the 50th anniversary ...
October 19, 2023
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ReutersHonda, GM, Cruise Plan to Begin Japan Driverless Ride Service in Early 2026
TOKYO, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Honda Motor said on Thursday that it aims to set up a joint venture with G...
October 19, 2023
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ObituariesBurt Young, Oscar-nominated Actor Who Played Paulie in ‘Rocky’ Films, Dies at 83
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Burt Young, the Oscar-nominated actor who played Paulie, the rough-hewn, mumbling...
October 19, 2023
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Science
Australia Gives Up Fight against Parasite
SYDNEY (AFP-Jiji) — Australia abandoned its fight to eradicate the destructive Varroa mite, an invas...
October 19, 2023
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Associated PressEvidence Shows Hamas Militants Likely Used Some North Korean Weapons in Attack on Israel
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Hamas fighters likely fired North Korean weapons during their Oct. 7 assau...
October 19, 2023
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Imperial FamilyJapan’s Princess Kako Attends Tokyo Tennis Tournament
Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, attended the Ki...
October 19, 2023
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Imperial Family1,400 People Invited to 1st Autumn Imperial Garden Party in 5 Yrs
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Imperial Household Agency on Thursday released the list of invitees to a ga...
October 19, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentTokyo-Beijing Forum Begins in Beijing; 100 Experts to Discuss Bilateral Issues
About 100 experts and members of the media from Japan and China gathered in Beijing for the 19th Tok...
October 19, 2023
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General News4 White Lions Born Last Month in Chiba Prefecture; 3 Males, 1 Female All Growing Well
Four white lions were born last month at Shonan Animal Production Inc. in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, ...
October 19, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentJapan, Saudi Leaders Agree to Cooperate on Gaza Situation
Tokyo, Oct. 18 (Jiji Press)—Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime ...
October 19, 2023
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Washington PostRep. Jim Jordan Fails on Second Speaker Vote as Republican Division Grows
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) failed again Wednesday to win enough Republican support to become the next ...
October 19, 2023
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Washington PostBiden, in Tel Aviv, Backs Israel’s Claim of Innocence on Hospital Blast
TEL AVIV - President Biden on Wednesday firmly backed Israel's position that it was not responsible ...
October 19, 2023