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Japan In FocusNara: Big-bowl Tea Ceremony Back on, with Improved Hygiene
NARA — Saidaiji Temple in Nara held its annual first tea ceremony on Jan. 16, with visitors enjoying...
February 4, 2023
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Associated PressJupiter’s Moon Count Jumps to 92, most in Solar System
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronomers have discovered 12 new moons around Jupiter, putting the tot...
February 4, 2023
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Associated PressG7, Europe Reach Deal for Price Cap on Russian Diesel
BRUSSELS (AP) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Friday that industrialized countries in th...
February 4, 2023
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Asia-PacificIndia’s EV Dawn Fans Expectations Fuel Demand May Peak Early
NEW DELHI (Reuters) — The rapid take-up of electric vehicles in India’s fledgling market has prompte...
February 4, 2023
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ReutersCanada Imposes Fresh Russia Sanctions, Moscow Vows Retaliation
OTTAWA – Canada on Friday imposed sanctions on 38 individuals and 16 entities it said were “complici...
February 4, 2023
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Travel SpotsYamaguchi: 50 Years On, Bridge Prepares for Next Century
SHIMONOSEKI, Yamaguchi — The Kanmon Bridge, which acts as the main artery between two of the nation’...
February 4, 2023
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ReutersFord officially Returning to F1 in 2026 with Red Bull
NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Ford will return to Formula One with reigning champions Red Bull in 2026 when ...
February 4, 2023
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ReutersEU Agrees on Price Caps on Russian Refined Oil Products
BRUSSELS, – European Union countries agreed to set price caps on Russian refined oil products to lim...
February 4, 2023
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ReutersZelenskiy Vows to Defend ‘Fortress’ Bakhmut, Hosts EU Leaders in Kyiv
KYIV, (Reuters) – Ukrainians will fight “for as long as we can” to hold the eastern city of Bakhmut,...
February 4, 2023
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ReutersBlinken Postpones China Trip over ‘Unacceptable’ Chinese Spy Balloon Violation
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken postponed a visit to China that had b...
February 4, 2023
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AFP-JIJIPutin Warns West over Arms Deliveries to Kyiv
MOSCOW (AFP-Jiji) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday vowed a decisive response to any co...
February 4, 2023
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Companies
5 Major Banks’ Net Profits Fall in April-Dec.
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The combined consolidated net profits of five major banking groups in April-Dec...
February 4, 2023
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Political PulseBeing an Astronaut Takes Personal Qualities, not just Technical Skill
Astronauts who explore the mysteries of space as representatives of humankind have always been popul...
February 4, 2023
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Companies
Hino to Post ¥55 billion Net Loss for Fiscal ’22
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Tokyo stocks are expected to move on a firm note this week thanks to receding u...
February 4, 2023
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AFP-JIJITrial of 47 Pro-democracy Protesters to Begin in Hong Kong
HONG KONG (AFP-Jiji) — The trial of 47 of Hong Kong’s most prominent pro-democracy figures begins Mo...
February 4, 2023