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Associated PressLack of Security for Japanese Prime Minister Surprised Many
WAKAYAMA, Japan (AP) — The fishermen who tackled the man suspected of the second attack on a Japanes...
April 17, 2023
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Associated PressShooting at Alabama birthday party kills 4 people, wounds 28
DADEVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Alabama law enforcement officers Sunday were imploring people to come forward...
April 17, 2023
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Japan In FocusBus Operator Supports Disaster-hit Areas in Miyagi Prefecture
ISHINOMAKI, Miyagi — Although 12 years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake, a local bu...
April 17, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentG7 Leaders Likely to Meet A-bomb Survivors During Hiroshima Summit
The government is planning for the heads of the Group of Seven advanced nations to meet with hibakus...
April 17, 2023
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Associated PressDiplomats Gather in Japan at ‘Historic Turning Point’
They will dive right in, with a private working dinner Sunday spotlighting China and North Korea. Bu...
April 16, 2023
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Crime & CourtsSuspect in Attack on Japan PM Kishida Attended Local Politician’s Meeting, Asked Questions
The suspect arrested in relation to an incident in which a smoke bomb-like device was thrown toward ...
April 16, 2023
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Japan In FocusStudents Mark 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake
AOMORI — About 390 students from Aomori Akenohoshi Junior & Senior High School mourned victims of th...
April 16, 2023
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Japan In FocusGunma Flower Park Temporarily Closes for Renovation
MAEBASHI — A botanical park in Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture, has temporarily closed to the public so i...
April 16, 2023
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Japan In Focus1st International Cruise Ship in 3 Years Docks at New Terminal at Kanazawa Port
KANAZAWA — The cruise ship Amadea, operated by a German company, docked at Kanazawa Port Cruise Term...
April 16, 2023
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EnvironmentG7 Building Consensus for Faster End to Carbon Emissions
SAPPORO, Japan (AP) — Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations wrapped up meetings Sunday on en...
April 16, 2023
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Crime & CourtsPolice Search House of Kishida Attack Suspect
KAWANISHI, Hyogo (Jiji Press) — Police on Sunday searched the house of a man who threw an explosive ...
April 16, 2023
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General NewsPossible Missing Japan GSDF Helicopter, Bodies Found on Seabed near Miyako Island
The Ground Self-Defense Force announced Sunday it had found what appeared to be a missing GSDF helic...
April 16, 2023
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General News11 Injured as Danjiri Float Overturns in Osaka
A danjiri float overturned Sunday morning injuring 11 people in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, the Sakai C...
April 16, 2023
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Japan In FocusNew JR Train Station Opens in Morioka for 1st Time in 25 Years
MORIOKA — Many residents came out to take part in a ceremony held to commemorate the opening of Maeg...
April 16, 2023
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Washington Post4 Rules for Making a Video-Game Adaptation That Works
So far in 2023, two of the biggest hits on TV and film are based on video games - "The Last of Us" a...
April 16, 2023