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Politics & GovernmentIshin Party Criticized over Delays, Rising Costs for Osaka Expo
Nippon Ishin (Japan Innovation Party), an opposition force in the Diet, is facing criticism over del...
September 25, 2023
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Olympics & ParalympicsBreakers: B-Boy Shigekix, B-Girl Ayumi; Dominika Banevič and Victor Montalvo Qualify for Paris Olympics
The 16-year-old Banevič, known as B-Girl Nicka, drew finger-clicking appreciation from her beaten op...
September 25, 2023
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Washington PostAfter Florida Restricts Black History, Churches Step Up to Teach It
MIAMI - They filed into the pews one after the other on a sweltering Wednesday night, clutching Bibl...
September 25, 2023
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Asia-PacificVietnam: Ha Long Bay-Cat Ba Archipelago Recognized as World Heritage Site
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) announced the new ins...
September 25, 2023
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Washington PostMany of Today’s Unhealthy Foods Were Brought to You by Big Tobacco
For decades, tobacco companies hooked people on cigarettes by making their products more addictive. ...
September 25, 2023
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CompaniesMaker of Dassai Sake Holds Ceremony for Completion of New York Brewery; Brand Name in U.S. is Dassai Blue
NEW YORK — Asahi Shuzo Co., known for its Dassai sake brand, held a ceremony Saturday to celebrate t...
September 25, 2023
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Yomiuri Editorial
Toshiba to Delist: Outcomes of Management Stabilization to Be in Spotlight
A tender offer that will delist Toshiba Corp. has been successfully completed. Taking the company pr...
September 25, 2023
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Yomiuri Editorial
Central, South American Situation: Vigilance Must Be Maintained against China’s Expanding Influence
China is deepening its ties with the growing leftist governments in the Central and South American r...
September 25, 2023
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Washington PostHow China’s ‘Broke Ghosts’ Are Keeping Up Appearances during Straitened Times
SHANGHAI - The waitress set a pot of boiling broth in the middle of the table and arranged the small...
September 25, 2023
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Crime & Courts3 Injured in Knife Attack at Japan Shopping Mall
An 18-year-old male high school student slashed several people with a knife Monday morning at a shop...
September 25, 2023
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General NewsCyclist Thought to Be Foreign National Dies in Japan After Being Struck by Car
A male cyclist, believed to be a foreign national, died after being hit by a passenger car early Mon...
September 25, 2023
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Associated PressGovernment Should Pay Compensation for Secretive Cold War-era Testing, St. Louis Victims Say
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Ben Phillips’ childhood memories include basketball games with friends, and neighbo...
September 25, 2023
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ReutersBond Yield Surge Casts Dark Quarter-End Shadow
Sept 25 (Reuters) - A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever, financial markets ...
September 25, 2023
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Asia-Pacific
Racist, Sexist, Casteist: Is Current Application of AI Bad News for India?
After communal clashes in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri area last year, police said they used facial recognit...
September 25, 2023
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Imperial FamilyJapan Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko Visit World Heritage Temple Remains in Vietnam
OUTSIDE DANAN, Vietnam — Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko visited the ruins of the My S...
September 25, 2023