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Soccer World CupWorld Cup could mean redemption for Brazil forward Neymar
When Neymar was preparing to play for Brazil at his first World Cup back in 2014, the hype surroundi...
November 19, 2022
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Soccer World CupQatar bans sale of beer at World Cup stadiums in about-face
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Qatar banned the sale of beer at World Cup stadiums on Friday, a sudden U-turn on...
November 19, 2022
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Associated PressTaylor Swift angry for fans in Ticketmaster meltdown
NEW YORK (AP) — Swifties, your girl has spoke on the Ticketmaster meltdown. Taylor Swift posted a s...
November 19, 2022
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Political PulseUkraine crisis eclipses Myanmar in world’s capacity for attention
One year has passed since Myanmar’s National Unity Government (NUG) declared a “defensive war” armed...
November 19, 2022
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CompaniesMajor Japanese firms team up to collect waste cooking oil for sustainable aviation fuel
Major real estate firm Mitsubishi Estate Co. and plant operator JGC Holdings Corp. have reached a ba...
November 19, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentJapan-China summit talks raise expectations, caution
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida received a flurry of requests, as well as professions of hope, from the...
November 19, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentKishida balances improving ties with China with domestic backlash
BANGKOK — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the first offici...
November 18, 2022
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Travel SpotsUrban winery near Tokyo Station offers unique taste, experience
Wine made from grapes harvested this year is beginning to hit the shelves, and there are two places ...
November 18, 2022
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Defense & SecurityN. Korea launches suspected ICBM into Japan’s EEZ
North Korea launched a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Friday that landed wes...
November 18, 2022
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Asia-PacificRising water levels make Thailand’s ‘floating train’ a big hit with tourists
LOP BURI, Thailand (Reuters) — Tickets have been selling out fast in Thailand for rides on a special...
November 18, 2022
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General NewsGiant panda Xiang Xiang expected to be returned to China early next year
Xiang Xiang, the popular female giant panda kept at Ueno Zoo in Taito Ward, Tokyo, is likely to be s...
November 18, 2022
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Yomiuri EditorialUse leaders’ agreement as step to rebuild international cooperation frameworks
As the conflict deepens between Western countries and China and Russia, it is significant that count...
November 18, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
New era of space development dawns with Artemis missions
A new era of space exploration is about to begin. Japan, by working together with North America and ...
November 18, 2022
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ScienceJapanese astronaut to join NASA Gateway mission
A Japanese astronaut will be on board the Gateway space station when it orbits the moon during NASA’...
November 18, 2022
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CoronavirusMedical association: Response at Aichi vaccine site was ‘inadequate’ when woman died after receiving COVID jab
NAGOYA — The response of the medical staff was inadequate in the moments leading up to the death of ...
November 18, 2022