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Associated Press
Indian Prime Minister Modi Offers to Help ‘as a Friend’ to Bring Peace to Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered “as a friend” to help bring peac...
August 24, 2024
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Associated Press
Harris Confronts Democratic Divisions over Gaza War in Convention Speech
WASHINGTON (AP) — With anger over the war in Gaza simmering, Vice President Kamala Harris tried t...
August 24, 2024
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Associated Press
A Bird Flu Outbreak is Spreading among Cows in the US. Scientists are Hunting for Answers
AMES, Iowa (AP) — At first glance, it looks like an unassuming farm. Cows are scattered across fe...
August 24, 2024
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Political Pulse
Kishida, Like Biden, Revives Party by Stepping Aside; Race to Succeed Him Includes Array of LDP Stars
After Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that he would not seek a new term as president of th...
August 24, 2024
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Politics & Government
Japan to Establish Drug Development Hub to Invite Foreign Startups; Decision Aimed at Reinforcing Japan’s Ability to Make New Drugs
The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry has decided to establish a hub in which the development of...
August 24, 2024
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Politics & Government
Record Number of Candidates Likely to Run in Japan Election for LDP President; Some Suggest Weakened Faction Control Might be Reason for Record Number
A record number of candidates are expected to run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s presid...
August 24, 2024
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General News
With Typhoon Shanshan Approaching, Services Could Be Disrupted for Tokaido, Sanyo Shinkansen
Central Japan Railway Co. and West Japan Railway Co. announced Friday that Shinkansen services mi...
August 23, 2024
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Economy
Insufficient Rice Supply Hits Japan; Sever Heat, Rising Demand from Inbound Tourist Among Factors
Japan has recently been hit by insufficient supply of rice. Declining supplies due to severe heat...
August 23, 2024
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Europe
Ukrainian POW Relates Beatings, Shocks Given in Russian Prison; Weight Dropped 32 Kg Due to Meager Meals
KYIV — In the 2½ years since Russia invaded Ukraine, the Russian military has tortured Ukrainian ...
August 23, 2024
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Associated Press
An Iceland Volcano Erupts again but Spares the nearby Town of Grindavik for Now
GRINDAVIK, Iceland (AP) — A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted Thursday evening for the sixt...
August 23, 2024
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Associated Press
Tropical Storm Forecast to Bring Strong Winds and Heavy Rain to Hawaii This Weekend
HONOLULU (AP) — A tropical storm is expected to deliver strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii thi...
August 23, 2024
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Reuters
On Frontline Island, Taiwan President Rejects China’s Rule for Freedom
KINMEN, Taiwan, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Taiwan wants to continue its free way of life and rejects bein...
August 23, 2024
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Companies
Nissin Gets Antitrust Warning over Instant Noodle Prices
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japan Fair Trade Commission warned Nissin Food Products Co. on Thursday ...
August 23, 2024
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Reuters
Ukraine’s Navy Says It Destroyed Russian Ferry in Attack
KYIV, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Ukraine's Navy confirmed on Friday that it had destroyed a ferry in the ...
August 23, 2024
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General News
Nagasaki’s A-Bombed Urakami Cathedral Bell to be Restored; Grandson of a Manhattan Project Doctor and U.S. Catholics to Make Donations
NAGASAKI — Urakami Cathedral’s twin bell towers in Nagasaki will receive a new bell to replace th...
August 23, 2024