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Associated PressKendrick Lamar Leads 2026 Grammy Nominations, Followed by Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Cirkut
NEW YORK (AP) — Not like us? More like him: Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy Award nomination...
November 8, 2025
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BaseballPower-Hitting Infielder Munetaka Murakami Enters MLB Posting System, Can Be Signed until Dec. 22
NEW YORK (AP) — Power-hitting Japanese corner infielder Munetaka Murakami is entering Major Leagu...
November 8, 2025
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Political PulseParalympic Swimming Medalist Kawai Takes Helm of Japan Sports Agency
The Japan Sports Agency celebrated its 10th anniversary on Oct. 1. As the central command for spo...
November 8, 2025
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General NewsOverseas Voting System Makes it Difficult for Japanese Citizens Living Abroad to Cast Ballots in Japan National Elections
Only about 2% -3% of Japanese citizens living overseas utilize the overseas voting system, which ...
November 8, 2025
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Defense & SecurityJapan’s Takaichi Urges UAV Response Capabilities to Form Part of Defense Revamp
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi indicated that the accelerated revision of three security documents...
November 8, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s PM Takaichi Orders Revision to Economic Security Law to Support Supply Chains, Prevent Cyberattacks
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi instructed economic security minister Kimi Onoda to consider amendm...
November 7, 2025
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ReutersExplosion at Mosque in Indonesian Capital Injures Dozens, Police Say
JAKARTA, Nov 7 (Reuters) - An explosion at a mosque in Indonesia's capital Jakarta during Friday ...
November 7, 2025
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EconomyJapan Resumes Scallop Exports to China
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan has resumed exports of scallops to China, marking the first shipment s...
November 7, 2025
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ReutersElon Musk’s $1 Trillion Tesla Pay Plan Wins Shareholder Approval
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Tesla CEO Elon Musk won shareholder approval on Thursday for the...
November 7, 2025
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Associated PressAt UN Climate Summit, World Leaders Say Time Is Running Short to Stop the Worst Effects of Warming
BELEM, Brazil (AP) — World leaders warned Thursday that time is running short for urgent and deci...
November 7, 2025
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Climate ChangeChina’s Heat Waves Threaten to Dry up Supply of Delicious Hairy Crabs
YANGCHENG LAKE, China (Reuters) — The last three years have been the toughest for Xie Dandan and ...
November 7, 2025
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EnvironmentNigeria to Impose More Harsh Penalties on Wildlife Traffickers
LAGOS (Reuters) — Nigeria will impose fines of up to 12 million naira ($8,200) and jail terms of ...
November 7, 2025
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Suffers Worst Week since April as AI Shares Sell off
TOKYO, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average sank on Friday, sending the index to its bi...
November 7, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan PM Takaichi Says Local Bookstores Are ‘Vital Cultural Hubs,’ Sounding Ready to Give Them a Boost
The government intends to work on revitalizing local bookstores, which play a vital role in prese...
November 7, 2025
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Defense & SecurityGovt Aims to Raise Salaries for SDF Personnel with Law Revision to Encourage Them to Stay in Jobs
The government aims to raise salaries for Self-Defense Forces personnel across all age groups to ...
November 7, 2025