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Politics & GovernmentJapan Draft Guideline Calls for Limiting Use of Generative AI in Schools
The government has compiled a draft guideline calling for limiting the use of generative AI in schoo...
June 24, 2023
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General NewsReport: Japan Jail Officers Lacked Sense of Human Rights
Nagoya Prison correctional officers who repeatedly assaulted inmates lacked a sense of human rights,...
June 24, 2023
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Associated PressTourist Sub’s Implosion Draws Attention to Murky Regulations of Deep-Sea Expeditions
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — When the Titan submersible made its fateful dive into the North Atlantic on Sund...
June 23, 2023
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Politics & Government‘Information War’ Breaking Out Over Release of N-plant Treated Water in Japan
As the planned discharge of treated water from the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant into the Paci...
June 23, 2023
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General NewsBattle of Okinawa Remembered 78 Years Later
ITOMAN, Okinawa — Okinawa Prefecture on Friday marked Okinawa Memorial Day, remembering the Battle o...
June 23, 2023
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Washington PostAll Killed after Missing Titanic Sub Suffered ‘Catastrophic Implosion’
The search-and-rescue mission for the underwater vessel that went missing while descending to the wr...
June 23, 2023
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Asia-PacificChinese N-plants Releasing Water Containing Tritium at Levels 6.5 Times Higher than Planned Fukushima Discharge
Chinese nuclear power plants have been releasing into the ocean water containing tritium at levels u...
June 23, 2023
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Washington PostNew Weapons, Tactics Further Entangle U.S. in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
TEL AVIV – In a week that saw U.S.-made attack helicopters strafing a Palestinian city and Israeli s...
June 23, 2023
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General NewsHina Dolls Crafted by WWII Survivor Spread Wish for Peace
NANJO, Okinawa — A set of hina dolls was on display out of season this year at a local elementary sc...
June 23, 2023
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Defense & SecurityJapan Holds 1st Drill Based on SDF-JCG Emergency Manual
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan on Thursday conducted its first field exercise involving the Self-Defense...
June 23, 2023
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ReutersBiden, Modi Hail New Era for US-India Ties and Tout Deals
WASHINGTON, June 22 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden and Narendra Modi hailed a new era in their...
June 23, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentFishers Seek Full Govt Responsibility for TEPCO Water Safety
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A fisheries group approved a resolution Thursday urging the government to take ...
June 23, 2023
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Crime & CourtsEx-Lawmaker GaaSyy Indicted Over Threats to Celebrities
The former House of Councillors lawmaker known as GaaSyy has been indicted by prosecutors for allege...
June 23, 2023
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Washington PostBiden Says India, Unlike China, Shares ‘Democratic Character’ with U.S.
Standing next to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House on Thursday, President Biden...
June 23, 2023
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June 23, 2023