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Crime & Courts
National Public Safety Commission chief visits Abe shooting site
NARA — Cabinet member Satoshi Ninoyu, acting in his capacity as chairperson of the National Public ...
July 17, 2022
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Crime & Courts
Suspect sent letter to blogger hinting at Abe killing
The suspect in the fatal shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sent a letter hinting that he ...
July 17, 2022
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General News
Gifu City launches program to fill shortage of cormorant fishing boatmen
Looking to preserve the traditional tourist attraction of cormorant fishing amid a shortage of boa...
July 17, 2022
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General News
Miniature books on show in Akita Prefecture city
AKITA — An exhibition showcasing about 900 miniature books has opened in Yokote, Akita Prefecture. ...
July 17, 2022
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Manga & Anime
Life-size Gundam in Yokohama reboots
YOKOHAMA — The Gundam Factory Yokohama (GFY) reopened Saturday following a two-month closure for req...
July 17, 2022
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Other Sports
History-making Sani Brown finishes 7th in 100 at worlds
Hours after becoming the first Japanese in history to make the final of the men’s 100 meters at a Wo...
July 17, 2022
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General News
Fukushima beach reopens after 12 years
NARAHA, Fukushima — The Iwasawa swimming beach in Naraha, Fukushima Prefecture, reopened Saturday fo...
July 17, 2022
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Reuters
Sri Lanka’s ousted president says he ‘took all possible steps’ to prevent crisis
COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lanka’s ousted president, who fled overseas last week to escape a popular up...
July 17, 2022
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Reuters
Russian officials visited Iran to view drones, says U.S. official
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) - The United States believes that Russian officials visited an airfie...
July 17, 2022
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Reuters
Boeing cuts 20-year industrywide outlook for planes
LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. airplane maker Boeing Co BA.N trimmed its projected industrywide demand for ...
July 17, 2022
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Reuters
Curfew declared in Sudanese towns after deadly clashes
KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Sudanese authorities have declared an overnight curfew in two towns in southeas...
July 17, 2022
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Associated Press
From the end of the world to your town, Elton John’s goodbye
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — I think it's gonna be a long, long time until we see another songwriter and perf...
July 17, 2022
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Washington Post
Biden vows expanded U.S. role in Mideast as controversial trip ends
JIDDAH, Saudi Arabia - Capping a four-day trip to the Middle East, President Joe Biden laid out his ...
July 17, 2022
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Washington Post
Md. Republicans love Trump and Hogan. Whose candidate will win Tuesday?
The first thing Donald Trump did to rally Maryland Republican primary voters this week was denigrate...
July 17, 2022
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Washington Post
Gas prices may surge again ahead of midterm elections
WASHINGTON – Drivers relieved by the recent dip in gas prices may be in for a shock when the summer ...
July 17, 2022