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Associated PressMassive winter storm brings rolling blackouts, power outages
MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Tens of millions of Americans endured bone-chilling temperatures, blizzard cond...
December 24, 2022
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Political PulseArchaic ways make Diet sessions a lengthy ordeal for prime ministers
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida must have found 2022 to be a tumultuous year. Just five months ago, whe...
December 24, 2022
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EconomyWinter bonuses at major firms rise 9%
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The average winter bonus at major Japanese companies this year rose 8.92% from...
December 24, 2022
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EconomyChilly weather lures back shoppers for winter goods
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — As Japan has been hit by a cold wave in earnest recently, seasonal items are f...
December 24, 2022
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Associated PressG7 nations vow continued support for Ukraine
TOKYO/BERLIN (Jiji Press) — The Group of Seven major democracies reiterated their commitment Thursda...
December 24, 2022
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CoronavirusTokyo medical system alert to highest level
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Tokyo metropolitan government raised its alert for medical preparedness to...
December 24, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentNew energy plan reignites push for nuclear power
Next-generation nuclear power plants will be constructed and existing reactors will be allowed to op...
December 24, 2022
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Political SeriesDefense Perspective: Forward Reconnaissance / Self-Defense Forces to be transformed into ‘fighting force’
“The target date is ... in fiscal 2027.” The year 2027 appears everywhere in the three defense and ...
December 24, 2022
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Reuters1 dead, several wounded after gunshots fired in central Paris – BFM TV
PARIS (Reuters) - At least one person was killed and several people were wounded after gunshots were...
December 23, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentDigitization initiative eyed to spur regional migration
The Cabinet approved a five-year comprehensive strategy to develop the digital environment in rural ...
December 23, 2022
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Crime & CourtsCourt rules in case that has rocked upper echelons of Shinto association
The Tokyo District Court dismissed a claim by a member of the Association of Shinto Shrines whose ap...
December 23, 2022
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Asia-PacificN. Korea fires ballistic missiles after U.S.-S. Korea drills
SEOUL(AP) — North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters on Friday...
December 23, 2022
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ReutersLawyer urged White House aide to ‘downplay’ Jan. 6 knowledge -testimony
Dec 22 (Reuters) - A former lawyer for ex-White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson told her to “downplay”...
December 23, 2022
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Politics & Government
Govt OK’s record draft budget of ¥114.3 trillion
The government is to approve Friday a record draft budget of ¥114.3 trillion for fiscal 2023, up ¥6....
December 23, 2022
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Defense & SecurityN. Korea fires ballistic missile days after U.S.-S. Korea drills
SEOUL (AP) — South Korea says North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward its eastern waters. ...
December 23, 2022