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Politics & GovernmentHarried Students Face Election, Entrance Exams Simultaneously; Young Voter Turnout a Concern
The House of Representatives election, with voting taking place on Sunday, coincides with the sea...
February 7, 2026
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Olympics & ParalympicsMilano Cortina 2026: Winter Olympic Games Kick Off in Northern Italy; Athletes March in Simultaneous Opening Ceremonies
MILAN — The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games opened in Northern Italy on Friday. This marks Italy...
February 7, 2026
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Japan In FocusHiroshima: Castle’s Keep Could Be Rebuilt in Wood
HIROSHIMA — A plan to rebuild Hiroshima Castle’s keep using wood is under consideration. If under...
February 7, 2026
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Olympics & ParalympicsMilano Cortina 2026: Japan Provisionally in Second Place in Figure Skating Team Event; Kaori Sakamoto Takes First in Women’s Singles Short Program
MILAN ― Japan is now provisionally in second place in the figure skating team event after three o...
February 7, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentMunicipalities Brace for Heavy Snow, Work to Protect Voter Access to Polling Stations
With warning-level heavy snow forecast, local governments are taking steps to mitigate the impact...
February 7, 2026
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General NewsLow Rainfall in Japan’s Kanto Region Sees Water Levels in Dams Drop, Exposing Typically Submerged Structures
A lack of rain is impacting the Kanto region, in contrast with the heavy snows affecting the Sea ...
February 7, 2026
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Japan In FocusFukuoka: Learning Facility About Massive Defensive Walls Against Mongol Invasions May Be Built
FUKUOKA — A plan is being proposed to exhibit the ruins of a bulwark built in the 13th century to...
February 7, 2026
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Washington PostYoung People in China Have a New Alternative to Marriage and Babies: AI Pets
Shan Shan looked at her owner, her big eyes wide above her fluffy little body, and asked: “Are yo...
February 7, 2026
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Epstein’s Network Included Russian Tech Investors with past Kremlin Ties
Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein got help from and networked with Russian expatriate tech i...
February 7, 2026
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February 7, 2026
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U.S. Accuses China of Secretive Nuclear Test as Arms-Control Agreements Lapse
The United States’ top nuclear arms official on Friday accused China of carrying out an undisclos...
February 7, 2026
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General NewsJapan Meteorological Agency Warns of Heavy Snow; Tokyo, Kanto Plain Also Forecast 17 cm Over Weekend
The Japan Meteorological Agency warned Saturday that heavy snow, lightning and strong wind are fo...
February 7, 2026
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Associated PressZelenskyy Says Ukrainian Air Force Needs to Improve as Russian Drone Barrages Take a Toll
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday described the performance ...
February 7, 2026
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Olympics & ParalympicsMilano Cortina 2026: Japan Wins 3-2 over France in Its First Match of Women’s Ice Hockey
MILAN — Japan scored twice late on to overcome France 3-2 in their opening match of the women's i...
February 7, 2026
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Associated PressUN Peacekeepers in Lebanon Allege Surge in Israeli Violence toward Them
BEIRUT (AP) — U.N. peacekeepers patrolling southern Lebanon have faced a dramatic surge of "aggre...
February 7, 2026