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Washington PostChinese balloon part of vast aerial surveillance program, U.S. says
The U.S. intelligence community has linked the Chinese spy balloon shot down on Saturday to a vast s...
February 8, 2023
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Associated PressNavy divers begin pulling up Chinese spy balloon debris
WASHINGTON (AP) — Navy divers began pulling pieces of the downed Chinese spy balloon from the depths...
February 8, 2023
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Associated PressGermany, Denmark, Netherlands pledge Ukraine Leopard 1 tanks
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands announced Tuesday that they plan to provid...
February 8, 2023
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Associated PressAmid soaring crime, Memphis cops lowered the bar for hiring
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Beyond the beating, kicking, cursing and pepper spraying, the video of Tyre Ni...
February 8, 2023
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ReutersSolomon Islands ousts official critical of close relations with China
SYDNEY, Feb 7 (Reuters) - A vocal critic of China and leader of the most populous province in the So...
February 8, 2023
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ReutersPakistan’s former President Musharraf, key U.S. ally against al Qaeda, is dead
ISLAMABAD/DUBAI, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Pakistan's former President Pervez Musharraf, a key U.S. ally in ...
February 8, 2023
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Associated PressBiden in State of Union Exhorts Congress: ‘Finish the Job’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden exhorted Congress Tuesday night to work with him to “finish th...
February 8, 2023
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Imperial FamilyCrown Couple Meet Recipients of JSPS Prize, Japan Academy Medal
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko attended the award ceremony of the Japan Society for P...
February 8, 2023
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Climate ChangeAll-Paper Coffee Cups Trialed at FamilyMart
FamilyMart Co. launched a trial run of its all-paper cups for freshly made hot coffee and other drin...
February 8, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentFumio Kishida Expresses Determination to Resolve Northern Territories Issue
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has expressed determination to negotiate the return of the northern ter...
February 8, 2023
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Decommissioning FukushimaDecommissioning Fukushima / Nuclear Fuel Debris to be Removed, Tested in FY23
Exposed to the cold midwinter winds were the rebar on top of the Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) re...
February 8, 2023
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ReutersJapan Current Account Surplus Shrinks Sharply as Weak Yen, Trade Deficits Bite
TOKYO, Feb 8 (Reuters) – Japan’s current account surplus fell sharply in December after a record ris...
February 8, 2023
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Yomiuri EditorialMake Use of More Equal Footing as Opportunity for Growth
Nissan Motor Co. and France’s Renault Group have agreed to change their unequal capital relationship...
February 8, 2023
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Yomiuri Editorial
Wheelchair Tennis Legend Conveyed Appeal of Parasports
A wheelchair tennis legend has put a period on his playing career. His achievements in raising aware...
February 8, 2023
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Japan In FocusTokyo: Button Museum Shows Off Array of Uniquely Made Accessories
Simply changing your buttons can convey a new feeling to an outfit. Playing a supporting role in the...
February 8, 2023