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ObituariesBurt Bacharach, Legendary Composer of Pop Songs, Dies at 94
NEW YORK (AP) — Burt Bacharach, the singularly gifted and popular composer who delighted millions wi...
February 10, 2023
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Associated PressNew “Toy Story,” “Frozen” and “Zootopia” Movies on Tap
Disney is working on sequels for “Toy Story,” “Frozen” and “Zootopia,” three huge hits as the entert...
February 10, 2023
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Associated PressZelenskyy: Ukraine Caught Russian Plan to ‘Destroy’ Moldova
BRUSSELS (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday that his country has intercept...
February 10, 2023
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BaseballYu Darvish Gets $90 Million from Padres to Stay through ’28
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Yu Darvish signed a new contract with the San Diego Padres on Thursday that guarant...
February 10, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentGovt: Kishida to Have Sinus Surgery in Tokyo Hospital on Saturday
TOKYO (Reuters) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will have sinus surgery in a Tokyo hospital ...
February 10, 2023
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Associated PressRescuers Push to Find Survivors of ‘Disaster of the Century’
KAHRAMANMARAS, Turkey (AP) — Rescue workers made a final push Thursday to find survivors of the eart...
February 10, 2023
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EconomyJapan’s Wholesale Inflation Stays Elevated, Keeps BOJ under Pressure
TOKYO (Reuters) — Japan's wholesale prices in January rose 9.5% from a year earlier, data showed on ...
February 10, 2023
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Social SeriesRobbery-for-Hire / Alleged Crime Boss Hid Out at Luxurious Hotel in Manila
Several men and women were seated around a lavish spread of lobster dishes and birthday cake when a ...
February 10, 2023
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Crime & CourtsTokyo Police Seize Patient List from NPO in Organ Transplant Probe
The Metropolitan Police Department seized a document with the names of 150 patients from the Intract...
February 10, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentJapan, Philippines Pledge Closer Security Ties amid China Tensions
TOKYO (Reuters) — Japan said it was looking to strengthen joint exercises with the Philippines as th...
February 9, 2023
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CoronavirusCOVID Vaccinations May Become Annual Event in Japan
The health ministry will consider administering COVID-19 vaccinations once a year, in principle, as ...
February 9, 2023
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ReutersJapan, Philippines Sign Disaster Relief Deal, Eye Closer Security Ties
TOKYO, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Japan and the Philippines signed an agreement on disaster relief on Thursda...
February 9, 2023
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General NewsJapan to OK School Ceremonies without Mask Wearing
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The government is considering easing rules to allow students to attend graduati...
February 9, 2023
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Crime & CourtsDentsu Likely To Face Criminal Charges Over Tokyo Games Bid-Rigging
Advertising giant Dentsu Inc. will likely face criminal charges over alleged bid-rigging related to ...
February 9, 2023
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Crime & CourtsAlleged Robbery Boss Deported from Philippines, Arrested
Two men, including Yuki Watanabe, suspected to have been involved in a string of robberies across Ja...
February 9, 2023