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Wider WorldDescendants proudly fete youth who helped discover Tut’s tomb
LUXOR, Egypt — It was 100 years ago on Friday that the tomb of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankha...
November 7, 2022
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CompaniesHonda to start testing self-driving electric cars
Honda Motor Co. plans to begin field tests for the development of self-driving electric cars in Joso...
November 7, 2022
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SciencePapers coauthored by U.S., China researchers drop by up to 25％
Fewer papers coauthored by researchers in the United States and China have been carried in Western a...
November 6, 2022
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Defense & SecurityKishida vows to enhance defense capabilities
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, participating in an international fleet review on...
November 6, 2022
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Imperial FamilyEmperor undergoes MRI to check for prostate issues
The Emperor underwent a magnetic resonance imaging examination on Sunday to see if there are any pro...
November 6, 2022
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General NewsJapanese actor Takuya Kimura draws big crowd for Gifu festival parade
GIFU — Popular actor Takuya Kimura drew cheers from spectators Sunday as he took part in a cavalry ...
November 6, 2022
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Imperial FamilyJapan’s Princesses Aiko, Kako attend gagaku concert
Princess Aiko, the daughter of the Emperor and Empress, and her cousin Princess Kako attended a gaga...
November 6, 2022
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Crime & CourtsTokyo official held over data leak
A Tokyo ward office official and an acquaintance were arrested Saturday on suspicion of leaking pers...
November 6, 2022
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CompaniesShanghai expo draws 400 Japanese-owned businesses
SHANGHAI — About 400 Japanese-owned businesses are participating in the China International Import E...
November 6, 2022
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Defense & SecurityJapan’s prime minister mourns Self-Defense Forces personnel killed in line of duty
A memorial service for fallen members of the Self-Defense Forces was held at the Defense Ministry, a...
November 6, 2022
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Other SportsKomazawa, wins All-Japan in record time, on verge of Triple Crown
Komazawa University set an All-Japan Collegiate Ekiden Championship record on Sunday, finishing in 5...
November 6, 2022
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BaseballAlvarez blasts Astros to World Series title in G6 vs. Phils
HOUSTON (AP) — Yordan Alvarez hit a towering go-ahead homer and the Houston Astros clinched their se...
November 6, 2022
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Associated PressIran acknowledges sending drones to Russia for first time
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's foreign minister on Saturday acknowledged for the first ti...
November 6, 2022
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Yomiuri EditorialConcerns over nation’s sustainment ability must be dispelled
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is showing a serious lesson that when a nation is invaded by another co...
November 6, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Provide thorough information about inoculations for small children
Inoculations of infants and toddlers against the novel coronavirus have begun. It is important for t...
November 6, 2022