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ObituariesJames Darren, ‘Gidget’ Teen Idol, Singer and Director, Dies at 88
LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Darren, a teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a chari...
September 3, 2024
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Olympics & ParalympicsJapan Defeats U.S. to Claim Wheelchair Rugby Gold at Paris Paralympics; Japan’s Paralympic Medal Rush Continues
PARIS — The Japanese wheelchair rugby team won gold at the Paris Paralympics on Monday, defeating...
September 3, 2024
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General NewsNews in Pictures / Slow-Moving Typhoon Shanshan Wreaks Havoc Across Wide Swath of Japan
Typhoon Shanshan turned into a tropical cyclone on Sunday off the Pacific coast of the Tokai regi...
September 3, 2024
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Olympics & ParalympicsKajiwara Takes Gold in Men’s Singles Wheelchair Badminton; Finals Match Marks His 125th Consecutive Win
PARIS — Daiki Kajiwara, 22, recorded his 125th successive win in the men's singles WH2 class for ...
September 3, 2024
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Yomiuri EditorialSlow-Moving Typhoon: Vigilance Required against Damage Occurring over Wide Area
Typhoon Shanshan, which hit the Japanese archipelago, followed an unpredictable path at a slow sp...
September 3, 2024
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Seven & i: How Will Firm’s Convenience Stores Be Affected by Acquisition Proposal?
The possibility of more acquisition proposals from foreign companies for Japanese firms that are ...
September 3, 2024
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EconomyJapan Govt to Promote Domestic Used EV Market; Aims to Retain Critical Minerals Found in Batteries
The government plans to start promoting the used electric vehicles (EVs) market to build a system...
September 3, 2024
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General NewsJapan Ties Record for Hottest Summer Set Last Year; Strong Pressure System, Marine Heat Waves Drive Temperatures Up
Japan matched last year’s record for the hottest June-August period since comparable data became ...
September 3, 2024
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Washington PostIndia’s Growing Reliance on China Poses Challenge for U.S. Trade Strategy
NEW DELHI - American businesses looking to reduce their reliance on China have increasingly been ...
September 3, 2024
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Washington PostIsraelis Stage Mass Protests, General Strike as Hostages Laid to Rest
JERUSALEM - Thousands of Israelis over two days staged the largest anti-government demonstration ...
September 3, 2024
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General NewsPolice Eying Possibility of Gross Negligence in Investigation of Teenager’s Fall from Building, Killing Passerby Below
YOKOHAMA — Police are eyeing the possibility of gross negligence in their investigation of a teen...
September 3, 2024
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General NewsFirst Catch of the Season for Autumn Salmon; Fixed-net Fishing Ban Lifted
Fishermen land the first catch of the season for autumn salmon, also known as chum salmon, in the...
September 3, 2024
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General News3,000-Year-Old Yakusugi Cedar Toppled by Typhoon Shanshan; Storm Also Caused Landslides, Blocked Roads on Yakushima Island
YAKUSHIMA, Kagoshima – Among the damage caused across Japan by Typhoon Shanshan was the toppling ...
September 3, 2024
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Slips as Yen Gains; Higher Bond Yields Lift Banks (Update 1)
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average edged lower on Tuesday as a firmer yen weighed on ...
September 3, 2024
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ReutersChina, South Africa Agree to Seek Balanced Trade, More Investments
BEIJING (Reuters) - China and South Africa, whose top leaders met in Beijing, agreed to promote b...
September 3, 2024