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Politics & GovernmentJapan Govt Releases English-language Videos on Safety of Treated Water Release
The government has released two English-language videos explaining the safety aspects of the planne...
July 24, 2023
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General NewsReturn of Sumida Fireworks Provides Relief for Pandemic-Hit Businesses
Nothing says summer in Japan like the explosion of fireworks on a sultry night. And one of the gr...
July 24, 2023
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ReutersRussia Blames Ukraine for “terrorist” Drone Attack on Moscow
July 24 (Reuters) - Russia's defence ministry accused Ukraine of a "terrorist" drone attack on Mosco...
July 24, 2023
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Japan In FocusTokyo: Revived Showa Era Glasses a Hit with Young People
In the Showa era (1926-1989), glasses patterned with flowers, fruits or animals would often appear o...
July 24, 2023
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Crime & Courts(Update2) Man, Daughter, Arrested on Suspicion of Decapitation at Hokkaido Hotel
SAPPORO — A 29-year-old woman and her doctor father were arrested Monday in connection with the earl...
July 24, 2023
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Yomiuri EditorialSteady Transition to Fair System Must Be Promoted
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has released an outline of a treaty...
July 24, 2023
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BaseballShohei Ohtani’s Next Mound Start for Angels Moved Back a Day to Key Toronto Series
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani's next scheduled mound start for the Los Angeles Angels has bee...
July 24, 2023
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Yomiuri Editorial
Desirable to Strengthen Cooperation to Protect Free Trade
The participating countries in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partner...
July 24, 2023
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ReutersSecond US Submarine Arrives in South Korea amid North Korea Tensions
SEOUL, July 24 (Reuters) - A U.S. nuclear-powered submarine arrived in South Korea on Monday, only d...
July 24, 2023
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Manga & AnimeCrayon Shin-Chan’s Father’s Stinky Socks on Display at Children’s Park in Takamatsu
TAKAMATSU - The socks of Hiroshi, father of Shinnosuke Nohara, the main character in the popular ani...
July 24, 2023
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Associated PressHun Sen’s Ruling Party Claims Landslide Win in Cambodian Election after Opposition Was Suppressed
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — The ruling party of Cambodia's longtime Prime Minister Hun Sen claimed a...
July 24, 2023
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Soccer World CupJamaica Holds France to a 0-0 Draw in a Surprising Women’s World Cup Opener
SYDNEY (AP) — Hervé Renard knows all about World Cup shocks. He also knows an early setback can be o...
July 24, 2023
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Soccer World CupNetherlands Scores Early Then Shuts Down Portugal 1-0 at Women’s World Cup
DUNEDIN, New Zealand (AP) — Stefanie van der Gragt scored on a header in the 13th minute, leading th...
July 24, 2023
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Associated PressMusk Says Twitter to Change Logo to “X” from the Bird. Changes Could Come as Early as Monday.
NEW YORK (AP) — Elon Musk said Sunday that he plans to change the logo of Twitter to an "X" from the...
July 24, 2023
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ReutersChina Warns Japan on NATO, Hopes it Refrains from Undermining Trust in Region
BEIJING, July 24 (Reuters) - The Chinese embassy in Japan said on Monday that NATO's plan to expand ...
July 24, 2023