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ObituariesAward-Winning Novelist Seiichi Morimura Dies at 90
Novelist Seiichi Morimura, who authored “Ningen no Shomei” (“Proof of the Man”) and “Akuma no Hoshok...
July 24, 2023
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MarketsNikkei Rallies on Weaker Yen, Buybacks of Semiconductor Stocks
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The benchmark Nikkei stock average staged a sharp rebound Monday, aided by the ...
July 24, 2023
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Soccer World CupCristiana Girelli’s Goal Gives Italy 1-0 Win over Argentina at the Women’s World Cup
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Cristiana Girelli's goal in the 87th minute broke a stalemate and Italy...
July 24, 2023
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Washington PostSmall-town GOP Officials Are Torn over Biden’s Clean Energy Cash
FAIRFIELD, Ohio - Tony Zartman has listened to opponents of a proposed solar farm claim that runoff ...
July 24, 2023
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Defense & SecurityChina, Russia Finish Joint Military Drills in Sea of Japan
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — China and Russia have finished their four-day joint military drills in the Sea ...
July 24, 2023
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Washington PostIn Judicial Overhaul Protests, Israel’s Soldiers Face Off against Netanyahu
TEL AVIV - Israel's year of chaos neared a crescendo Sunday as thousands of military pilots and sold...
July 24, 2023
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General NewsDark Sky Island in Hokkaido Draws Stargazers
A spectacular view of the Milky Way and the Summer Triangle asterism stretches over the 1,721-meter ...
July 24, 2023
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Washington PostSpain Vote Leaves Hung Parliament
MADRID - Polarized Spanish voters handed neither conservatives nor liberals a decisive victory in Su...
July 24, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentPoll: Kishida Approval Rating Hits Low of 35％ Amid Ongoing My Number Missteps
The approval rating of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Cabinet has dipped to 35%, marking the lowest ...
July 24, 2023
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Politics & Government43％ of Young Respondents Frown on Japan Govt Key Measures
The record-low approval rating for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Cabinet seen in a recent Yomiuri S...
July 24, 2023
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Other SportsFans welcome Ikee back to world championships
Fans greeted swimming star Rikako Ikee with thunderous applause in Fukuoka on Sunday as she made her...
July 24, 2023
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Washington PostFlorida Kept Disabled Kids in Institutions. a Judge Is Sending Them Home.
Cayden Armour has lived most of his life in a Florida nursing home, where his father said the disabl...
July 24, 2023
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Associated PressNetanyahu Leaves Hospital as Israel Faces Key Vote – and Crisis – over Divisive Legal Changes
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was released from the hospital on ...
July 24, 2023
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Associated PressFukushima Plant Water Release within Weeks Raises Worries about Setbacks to Businesses, Livelihoods
IWAKI, Japan (AP) — Beach season has started across Japan, which means seafood for holiday makers an...
July 24, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentJapan to Sign EPA with Bangladesh, Increase Economic Ties
Economic, Trade and Industry minister Yasuotoshi Nishimura agreed to strengthen economic ties betwee...
July 24, 2023