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Travel SpotsFukuoka: Old Bulwark against Invasion Reborn as Tourist Site
FUKUOKA — The ruins of a bulwark built in the 13th century to protect against Mongol invasions have ...
October 7, 2023
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Associated PressUS Expels Two Russian Diplomats to Retaliate for the Expulsion of Two American Diplomats from Moscow
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Friday ordered two Russian diplomats expelled from the...
October 7, 2023
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Associated PressUN expert: Iran is unlawfully Detaining Human Rights Activists, including New Nobel Peace Laureate
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Iran is cracking down on protesters, unlawfully detaining human rights activis...
October 7, 2023
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Associated PressAuto Workers Stop Expanding Strikes against Detroit Three after GM Makes Battery Plant Concession
DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers union said Friday it will not expand its strikes against Detr...
October 7, 2023
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SoccerJapan Trounce North Korea 4-1 to Retain Asian Games Gold
HANGZHOU, China (Reuters) - Japan successfully defended their women’s Asian Games soccer gold medal ...
October 7, 2023
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Associated PressBiden Says a Meeting with Xi on Sidelines of November APEC Summit in San Francisco is a Possibility
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Friday that he could potentially meet with Chinese Presid...
October 7, 2023
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FashionHow Will New President, New Designer Impact Uniqlo’s Future?
Fast Retailing Co., which enjoys global fame thanks to its Uniqlo and GU brands, made two major anno...
October 7, 2023
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Political PulseKishida, Like Many Predecessors, Hobbled by Internal LDP Politics
It is not too early to look at prospects for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s next presidential...
October 7, 2023
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Asia-PacificExclusive Interview with Taiwan Vice President William Lai, Candidate for President, on China, Defense
TAIPEI — Taiwan Vice President William Lai Chinge-te believes Taiwan and Japan need to cooperate in ...
October 7, 2023
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Crime & CourtsRadioactive Tritium Leaked from Damaged Gun During Police Training in Miyazaki Pref.
FUKUOKA — Radioactive tritium leaked out from an automatic handgun that was damaged when a riot poli...
October 7, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentNippon Ishin Mulls Expelling Lawmaker Muneo Suzuki
Opposition party Nippon Ishin (Japan Innovation Party) has launched discussions toward expelling Hou...
October 6, 2023
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General NewsYomiuri Shimbun, Line-Yahoo Promote Online Privacy Protection
The Yomiuri Shimbun and major information technology company LY Corp. — formed this month through th...
October 6, 2023
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ReutersJailed Iranian Activist Narges Mohammadi Wins 2023 Nobel Peace Prize
OSLO, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Narges Mohammadi, a jailed Iranian women's rights advocate, won the 2023 Nob...
October 6, 2023
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RussiaPutin Says Russia Is Open to Dialogue with Japan
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that his country is open to dial...
October 6, 2023
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Crime & Courts35 Women Arrested on Prostitution Charges in Tokyo’s Kabukicho District
35 Japanese women aged 21 to 46 were arrested recently on suspicion of violating the Anti-Prostituti...
October 6, 2023