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Associated PressBill Clinton Tries to Distance Himself From Epstein In Videos Released from His Testimony Last Week
WASHINGTON — Former U.S. President Bill Clinton distanced himself from convicted sex offender Jef...
March 3, 2026
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ReutersIntelligence Assessment Warns of Iranian Attacks on U.S. Following Khamenei’s Death
WASHINGTON — Iran and its proxies could target the U.S. with attacks in response to the Saturday ...
March 3, 2026
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Associated PressMelania Trump Presides At U.N. Security Council Meeting on Children in Conflict As US Attacks Iran
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.S. first lady Melania Trump presided over a U.N. Security Council meeting...
March 3, 2026
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ReutersU.S. Urges Citizens to Immediately Depart over A Dozen Middle Eastern Countries
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The U.S. Department of State on Monday called on Americans to immediately ...
March 3, 2026
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Kabuki / Noh / RakugoJapan Traditional Puppet Performance Held at Onsen Resort in Shizuoka Pref.
A bunraku traditional puppet performance was held at a ryokan inn in Izunokuni, Shizuoka Prefectu...
March 3, 2026
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General NewsRecord Snowfall in Japan Causes Serious Agricultural Damage in Tohoku Region, Could Be Worse Than in Typical Years
HIROSAKI, Aomori Pref./AKITA — This winter’s record snowfall that has hit the Tohoku region and N...
March 3, 2026
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Defense & SecurityJapan Police Told to Boost Security, Vigilance Around U.S., Israel, Iran Facilities
The National Police Agency instructed prefectural police departments on Sunday to enhance securit...
March 2, 2026
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Crime & CourtsMan Accused of Making Woman Drink 32 Shots of Tequila, Resulting in Death, Denies Sexual Intent in 1st Court Hearing
A man accused of making a woman drink 32 shots of tequila, resulting in her death, denied having ...
March 2, 2026
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ReutersJapan Shares and Yen Fall, Jgbs Rise as Iran Strikes Continue
TOKYO, March 2 (Reuters) - Japanese shares and the yen fell on Monday, while government bonds ros...
March 2, 2026
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Yomiuri EditorialU.S. Launches Attacks on Iran: Avoid Escalation of Conflict by Any Means / Concerns Raised over Unrestrained Use of Force
The United States and Israel have launched attacks on Iran and killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayat...
March 2, 2026
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General NewsMt. Fuji’s Shizuoka-Side Subashiri Trail Mulls July 1 Opening to Align with Yamanashi Side, Says Shizuoka Governor
The opening date for the Subashiri Trail on Mt. Fuji is being coordinated for July 1st, aligning ...
March 2, 2026
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ObituariesKyoto Animation President Hideaki Hatta Dies of Illness at 76; Company Created Anime Hits ‘Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya,’ ‘K-ON!’
Hideaki Hatta, president of Kyoto Animation Co., died of illness on Feb. 16. He was 76.
...March 2, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentTakaichi: Japan Striving to Ensure Safety of Japanese Nationals; About 200 in Iran, 7,700 in Neighboring Countries
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday said the government is making every effort to ensure the ...
March 2, 2026
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ElectionsDisinformation Spreads About Team Mirai, Ballot Readers; Online Posts Falsely Claim Fraud in Feb. 8 Election
False claims that a political party and a municipal ballot counting system were involved in fraud...
March 2, 2026
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Japan In FocusSawtooth Roof Factory Stands as Monument to Ashikaga Textile History in Tochigi Pref., Japan
ASHIKAGA, Tochigi — A striking sawtooth roofline and imposing red-brick walls define the Tochisen...
March 2, 2026