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Crime & Courts4th indictment against Haruyuki Takahashi over Tokyo Olympic Games bribes
Prosecutors made a supplementary indictment Wednesday against Haruyuki Takahashi, a former executive...
November 10, 2022
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (November 10)
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November 10, 2022
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CompaniesKDDI, SoftBank post lower 1st-half profits
TOKYO (Jiji Press)—KDDI Corp. and SoftBank Corp. posted declines in group operating profit for the f...
November 10, 2022
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Yomiuri EditorialDebate inevitable over increased burden on beneficiaries
Even if nursing care services become necessary, it is important to review the system so that older p...
November 10, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Congress must not forget nation’s responsibility for intl politics
If the U.S. Congress fails to function properly due to the fierce rivalry between the ruling and opp...
November 10, 2022
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Washington PostGOP exuberance crashed into Democratic resistance to defy midterm expectations
The 2022 elections will be remembered for Republican exuberance colliding with Democratic resistance...
November 10, 2022
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Washington PostDemocrats celebrate surprise wins, but balance of power still in limbo
Democrats continued to celebrate unexpected victories, notching several more wins in competitive Hou...
November 10, 2022
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General NewsAt least 1 injured from M4.9 quake northeast of Tokyo
CHIBA – A woman in her 20s sustained a minor head injury when an earthquake Wednesday caused part of...
November 10, 2022
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Cultural Viewpoints
Autobiographical memories, ‘linguacultures’ and words in specific languages
Some years ago, I was at a party with a Japanese woman, whom I’ll call “Yoko.” As an adult, Yoko had...
November 10, 2022
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Associated PressSean Penn loans Oscar to Zelenskyy until Ukraine wins war
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Actor Sean Penn, who is making a documentary about Russia's invasion of Ukraine...
November 10, 2022
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Associated PressGOP nudges closer to House win; Senate could hinge on runoff
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans inched closer to a narrow House majority Wednesday, while control of t...
November 10, 2022
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Defense & SecurityJapan, U.S. Foreign, Defense Ministers to meet in Jan.
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Foreign and defense ministers from Japan and the United States are expected to ...
November 10, 2022
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CoronavirusJapan not to restrict people’s movement during 8th COVID-19 wave
TOKYO, Nov. 9 (Jiji Press) — The Japanese government has no plans to restrict people’s movement if a...
November 10, 2022
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ArtAdding touch of color with Ukrainian dyeing craft Pysanky
Pysanky are traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs, easily recognizable from their eye-catching colorful ...
November 10, 2022
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Associated PressBiden hails Democrats’ ‘strong night,’ acknowledges concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden claimed vindication the day after the midterm elections, sayin...
November 10, 2022