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RussiaRussia warning: More U.S. arms to Ukraine will aggravate war
Speaking during a meeting with his top military brass, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow ...
December 22, 2022
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MusicJapan musical instrument firm’s original ’60s melodica model found at subsidiary
According to the company, the original model was produced in 1961 and was manufactured for several y...
December 22, 2022
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EconomyGovt keeps Dec. economic assessment
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The government kept its economic assessment unchanged in a monthly report relea...
December 22, 2022
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EuropeOn the holidays, efforts to distract Ukrainian kids from war
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — In a carpeted meeting room of what used to be a posh hotel, Ukrainian children ...
December 22, 2022
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General NewsBirths in Japan set to fall below 800,000 in 2022
The number of births in Japan in the first 10 months of 2022 was 669,871, down by 33,827, or 4.8%, f...
December 22, 2022
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US & CanadaBiden tells Zelenskyy: ‘It’s an honor to be by your side’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy paid a defiant wartime visit to Washington...
December 22, 2022
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Defense & SecurityJapan eyes space security framework
The government plans to create a space security framework that will serve as guidelines for activiti...
December 22, 2022
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EconomyMarket pressure forces BOJ’s hand; Kuroda asserts easing remains
Next spring will mark 10 years since the Bank of Japan adopted its unprecedented monetary easing pol...
December 21, 2022
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CoronavirusNew positive COVID cases exceed 200,000 in Japan
More than 200,000 people newly tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Japan on Wednesday, the ...
December 21, 2022
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ObituariesActress Aki Takejo dies at 75
Actress Aki Takejo, who gained popularity for the friendly way she spoke in her distinct Yamagata di...
December 21, 2022
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CompaniesTSE imposes penalties on SMBC Nikko over trading
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Tokyo Stock Exchange said Tuesday that it has ordered SMBC Nikko Securities...
December 21, 2022
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Crime & CourtsExtension of Abe shooter’s psychiatric evaluation canceled
NARA (Jiji Press) — Nara District Court on Tuesday nullified a decision by the Nara Summary Court to...
December 21, 2022
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ObituariesTV Personality Chika Takami dies at 60
TV personality Chika Takami, whose real name was Fusayo Takahashi, died Wednesday at a hospital in N...
December 21, 2022
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Olympics & ParalympicsSapporo to review plans for 2030 Winter Games bid
Sapporo is reconsidering efforts to host the 2030 Winter Olympics, with the city’s mayor citing scan...
December 21, 2022
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General NewsRoads open again after snow closures in Niigata Prefecture
NIIGATA — Highway closures caused by heavy snow in Niigata Prefecture had all been lifted by Wednesd...
December 21, 2022