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Politics & GovernmentEdano Eager to Make Comeback as Head of Opposition CDPJ, Battling Strong Criticism Over 2021 Lower House Election
Yukio Edano, former head of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, has expressed his stron...
August 23, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentAZEC Countries to Cooperate to Cut CO2 in 3 Sectors; Research Center Set Up in Jakarta
JAKARTA — Ministers from Asian countries have agreed to work together to reduce carbon dioxide em...
August 22, 2024
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Climate ChangeAnalysis / Carbon Offset Setback Risks Corporate Backtrack on Climate Goals
LONDON (Reuters) — Stalled efforts to expand companies’ use of carbon credits to offset greenhous...
August 22, 2024
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ReutersAirlines Suspend Flights as Middle East Tensions Rise
Concerns over a wider conflict in the Middle East have prompted international airlines to suspend...
August 22, 2024
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SoccerFutoshi Ikeda Leaves as Coach of Japan Women’s Team
TOKYO (Reuters) — Futoshi Ikeda has left his job as coach of the Japanese women’s team after the ...
August 22, 2024
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ReutersUS Embassy Warns of Possible Russian Attacks around Ukraine’s Independence Day
KYIV (Reuters) - The U.S. embassy in Kyiv said there was a heightened risk of Russian missile and...
August 22, 2024
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General NewsFukushima Nuclear Plant’s Debris Extraction Halted;Error Found In Preparation to Remove Melted Fuel
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. suspended work on a trial extraction of melted fuel d...
August 22, 2024
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ReutersCanada’s CN Rail, CPKC Shut Freight Network after Impasse over Union Talks
Canadian National Railway (CN) CNR.TO and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) CP.TO have shut dow...
August 22, 2024
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CompaniesMinistry Raids Kawasaki Heavy over Engine Data Tampering
KOBE (Jiji Press) — The transport ministry conducted an on-site inspection Thursday of a Kawasaki...
August 22, 2024
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (8/23-8/29)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. View t...
August 22, 2024
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Climate ChangeSicily’s Orange Growers Call for Help As Drought Threatens Output
ROME (Reuters) — Sicily’s orange farmers warned on Aug. 13 that searing heat and drought risked w...
August 22, 2024
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ReutersGermany Seizes Almost 250,000 Euros in Cash in Crypto ATM Sting
BERLIN (Reuters) - German authorities have seized almost 250,000 euros ($279,000) in cash in a na...
August 22, 2024
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Defense & SecurityItaly’s Flagship Aircraft Carrier Cavour Makes First Port Call in Japan; 5th Country to Dock at Yokosuka This Month
The Italian Navy’s aircraft carrier Cavour and frigate Alpino arrived at the Maritime Self-Defens...
August 22, 2024
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CompaniesNippon Steel, JFE Steel to Acquire Interest in Australian Coal Mine; Aiming for Cost-Cutting and Sustainability
Nippon Steel Corp. and JFE Steel Corp. announced on Thursday they will acquire interest in a coal...
August 22, 2024
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BaseballDodgers Beat Mariners 8-4 to Complete 3-game Sweep and Shohei Ohtani Steals 39th Base of the Season
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Max Muncy's three-run double highlighted a five-run fifth inning, Shohei Ohtan...
August 22, 2024