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Defense & SecurityJapan Gives SpaceX’s Starlink Satellite Constellation Trial Run
The Self-Defense Forces have been using SpaceX’s Starlink satellite constellation on a trial basis s...
June 25, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentG7 Gender Equality Ministers End 2-Day Talks in Japan
NIKKO, Tochigi (Jiji Press) — The Group of Seven ministers for gender equality and women’s empowerme...
June 25, 2023
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ObituariesBritish-born Herbalist Venetia Stanley-Smith Dies at 72
Venetia Stanley-Smith, a British-born herbalist and the author of popular books on living in harmon...
June 25, 2023
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Asia-PacificChina’s Border Tourism Boom Rises Concerns Over Funding of North Korean Weapons Program
DANDONG, China — An increasing number of Chinese tourists are taking domestic trips to their nation’...
June 25, 2023
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General NewsYellow Flowers Herald Arrival of Summer in Northeast Japan
KESENNUMA, Miyagi — Yellow flowers that traditionally herald the arrival of summer are currently pea...
June 25, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Lower House Election: Ishin, Komeito Parties Likely to Face Off
Nippon Ishin (Japan Innovation Party) has decided to field candidates in the next House of Represent...
June 25, 2023
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General News2 Japanese Dancers Win Gold at Ballet Competition
Two Japanese dancers won gold medals at the USA International Ballet Competition in Jackson, Miss., ...
June 25, 2023
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BaseballHideki Kuriyama Honored in Hokkaido Parade for Samurai Japan’s WBC Victory
SAPPORO — A parade to honor Hideki Kuriyama, who as skipper led Samurai Japan to victory at the Worl...
June 25, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Plans Office to Assist Armed Forces of Like-Minded Countries
The government plans to establish an office within the Foreign Ministry to promote official security...
June 25, 2023
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ReutersAmazon Raises Investment in India to $26 bil. by 2030
NEW DELHI (Reuters) —Amazon.com Inc said on Friday it will take its investments in India to $26 bill...
June 25, 2023
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ReutersU.S. Activists Rally 1 year After Roe v. Wade Ruling Overturned
Abortion rights supporters and opponents held dueling rallies around the U.S. on Saturday, the first...
June 25, 2023
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BaseballShohei Ohtani: Angels Set Franchise Records for Runs and Hits in 25-1 Rout of Rockies
DENVER (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels got started early and then kept piling on the runs. The only qu...
June 25, 2023
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AFP-JIJIU.S., Allies Consult But Tread Carefully as Russia Crisis Unfolds
The United States and its allies held close consultations but publicly stayed on the sidelines Satu...
June 25, 2023
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AFP-JIJIPrigozhin ‘Humiliated Putin’ with Mutiny: Ukraine Presidency
Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin has humiliated Russian President Vladimir Putin with his ab...
June 25, 2023
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Associated PressPackages From China Are Surging into The United States
WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservatives anxious to counter America's leading economic adversary have set the...
June 25, 2023