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Wider WorldRescuers scramble in Turkey, Syria after quake kills 3,400
ADANA, Turkey (AP) — Rescuers in Turkey and war-ravaged Syria searched through the frigid night into...
February 7, 2023
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General NewsOver 90％ of Japanese Schoolchildren Say Randoseru Schoolbags are Heavy
More than 90% of elementary school students who use randoseru schoolbags feel that their bags are he...
February 7, 2023
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General NewsHyogo Pref. Shop Preps for Hina Matsuri Festival
Hina dolls placed in bamboo are lined up at a workshop in Kamigori, Hyogo Prefecture. Production of ...
February 7, 2023
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Asia-PacificBangladesh’s Expected Economic Growth Attracts Japanese Companies
BANGKOK — More and more Japanese companies are entering Bangladesh at a rapid pace as the country’s ...
February 6, 2023
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ReutersNissan to Buy up to 15% Stake in Renault EV Unit under Reshaped Alliance
LONDON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Nissan and Renault on Monday unveiled details of their redesigned alliance...
February 6, 2023
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CompaniesMitsubishi Heavy Industries Plans to Stop Development of MSJ Airplane
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to stop development of the Mitsubishi Space Jet (MSJ), a domestica...
February 6, 2023
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MarketsTokyo Stocks Buoyed Further by Yen’s Tumble
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Tokyo stocks extended gains Monday, aided by the yen’s sharp drop against the d...
February 6, 2023
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Washington PostTo curb drug deaths, communities turn to Reddit, texts and wastewater
When New York City's overdose prevention center detects an unusually potent bag of illegal fentanyl,...
February 6, 2023
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Asia-PacificKT Corp.,Telecommunications Giant, Signs Deal on Mineral Resource Supply from Mongolia
South Korean telecommunications giant KT Corp. said on Jan. 26 it has signed a partnership deal with...
February 6, 2023
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Washington PostPentagon reports past Chinese surveillance balloons near Florida, Texas
The Defense Department has notified Congress of several previous incursions of U.S. airspace by Chin...
February 6, 2023
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Washington PostTwitter curbs researcher access, sparking backlash in Washington
Twitter's decision to restrict access to a key tool used to study the platform is sparking backlash ...
February 6, 2023
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Washington PostAs D.C.’s downtown struggles, Bowser looks skyward for answers
WASHINGTON - As a first-time mayoral candidate in 2014, Muriel Bowser minced no words when she oppos...
February 6, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentNippon Ishin Confirms Unity Ahead of April Elections
OSAKA (Jiji Press) — Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party) on Sunday confirmed unity to attai...
February 6, 2023
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Yomiuri EditorialTake Action to Regulate Practice of Deceiving Consumers
Stealth marketing — the practice of advertising products online under the guise of personal reviews ...
February 6, 2023
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CompaniesHonda to Start Manufacturing Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Honda Motor Co. is to start manufacturing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), it has been learned. SA...
February 6, 2023