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Asia-PacificChina Announces Birth-Rate Boosting Measures Including Free Pre-School Education, Some Say More Needs to be Done
SHENYANG, China — The Chinese government has announced plans to gradually make pre-school educati...
August 16, 2025
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BaseballGiants Honor Late Legend Shigeo Nagashima; Matsui, Other Former Sluggers Gather for Ceremonial First Pitch
The Yomiuri Giants’ game against the rival Hanshin Tigers at Tokyo Dome on Saturday was organized...
August 16, 2025
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General NewsMt. Takao Sees More Incidents than Mt. Fuji; Responding to Foreign Climbers Proving to Be Challenging
With the peak season for summer mountain climbing in full swing, people are flocking to mountains...
August 16, 2025
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General NewsWoman Dies After Collision Between 2 Cars in Chiba City, 6 More Injured
Two cars, both driven by men in their 70s, collided at an intersection in Wakaba Ward, Chiba City...
August 16, 2025
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Imperial FamilyJapanese Emperor’s Speech at World War II Memorial Ceremony Recognizes Postwar Suffering
The Emperor reiterated his strong desire to pass down memories of World War II in his address at ...
August 16, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialGDP Increase / Impact of High U.S. Tariffs Mitigated for the Time Being
Although the impact of the high tariff policy of U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has...
August 16, 2025
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Yomiuri Editorial
Anniversary of War’s End / Continue 80-Year Era of Peace for Next Generations
It has been 80 years since the end of World War II. Efforts must be strengthened to prevent memor...
August 16, 2025
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General NewsHaneda Airport Prepares for Bon Holiday Return of Travelers from Abroad, With Peak Expected on Sunday
Travelers who spent their Bon holidays overseas have been returning to Japan, with international ...
August 16, 2025
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Defense & SecurityJapan Protests to S. Korea Over Marine Survey Near Takeshima Islands in Japan’s Territorial Waters
Japan protested to South Korea over what appeared to be unauthorized marine research conducted by...
August 16, 2025
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CoronavirusCOVID-19 Cases up for 8th Consecutive Week in Japan; Omicron Subvariant Nimbus Accounts for About 40% of Infections
The number of people infected with COVID-19 has increased for eight consecutive weeks, driven by ...
August 16, 2025
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Associated PressSerbia’s Police Fire Tear Gas as They Clash with Anti-government Protesters in Downtown Belgrade
BELGRADE (AP) — Police fired tear gas at anti-government protesters in downtown Belgrade as they ...
August 16, 2025
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Associated PressFlash Floods Triggered by Heavy Rains Kill at least 49 People in Northwestern Pakistan
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Flash floods triggered by heavy rains killed at least 49 people in nort...
August 16, 2025
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August 16, 2025
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ReutersTrump Says Xi Told Him China will not Invade Taiwan While He is U.S. President
WASHINGTON, Aug 15 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that Chinese President ...
August 16, 2025
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Associated PressTrump Says No Agreement on Ending Russia’s war in Ukraine as Putin Says There Was an ‘Understanding’
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (AP) — President Donald Trump said he and Vladimir Putin ...
August 16, 2025