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Soccer World CupUS frustrates England again at a World Cup in 0-0 draw
AL KHOR, Qatar (AP) — Loud jeers rang around the stadium. England’s fans were not happy. The United ...
November 26, 2022
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Political PulseFormer leaders can offer perspective, and should model magnanimity
Recent speeches by two former prime ministers have attracted much attention in Nagatacho, as Japan’s...
November 26, 2022
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CoronavirusRollout of online medical consultations easier said than done
The government plans to make online medical services a central part of efforts to ease the looming p...
November 26, 2022
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Soccer World CupShow’s over already for host Qatar’s World Cup team
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The show is over already for the Qatar team, which was eliminated Friday from the...
November 26, 2022
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Soccer World CupValencia scores World Cup-best third goal in Ecuador draw
AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — The young Ecuador squad followed their captain Enner Valencia to the corner ...
November 26, 2022
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General NewsRelatives of organ donors hope more people in Japan express a desire to donate
A quarter of a century has passed since the Organ Transplants Law, which allows organs to be harves...
November 26, 2022
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Defense & SecurityLDP, Komeito poised to agree on inclusion of counterstrike capabilities in security documents
The Liberal Democratic Party and its ruling coalition party Komeito on Friday are expected to reach ...
November 25, 2022
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Soccer World CupIranian soccer player arrested amid World Cup scrutiny
DUBAI (AP) — Iran arrested a prominent former member of its national soccer team on Thursday over h...
November 25, 2022
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Crime & CourtsIndefinite prison finalized for Japanese man in China
BEIJING (Jiji Press) — A Chinese high court on Friday upheld a lower court ruling sentencing a 79-ye...
November 25, 2022
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EconomyConsumer inflation in Tokyo rises in Nov. at fastest pace in 40 years
TOKYO (Reuters) — Core consumer prices in Japan’s capital, a leading indicator of nationwide trends,...
November 25, 2022
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General NewsProsecutors raid Dentsu over alleged bid-rigging related to Tokyo Games
Prosecutors and the Japan Fair Trade Commission searched locations including the head office of maj...
November 25, 2022
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Imperial FamilyEmperor visits Tokyo exhibit on national treasures
The Emperor, the Empress and their daughter, Princess Aiko, on Thursday visited the Tokyo National ...
November 25, 2022
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CoronavirusGovt urging people to prepare for dual coronavirus, flu wave
With the number of daily infections of the coronavirus exceeding 100,000 nationwide and influenza o...
November 25, 2022
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (November 25)
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November 25, 2022
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General NewsTokyo govt to probe bid-rigging for Olympic test events
TOKYO (Jiji Press)—The Tokyo metropolitan government said Thursday that it has launched a team to in...
November 25, 2022