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Political SeriesDefense Perspective: In the field / Govt accelerates work on civil protection system
After the sound of a wailing siren, an announcement from a fire department’s loudspeaker echoed over...
December 16, 2022
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Associated PressEXPLAINER: What can the Patriot missile do for Ukraine?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Patriot missile systems have long been a hot ticket item for the U.S. and allies i...
December 16, 2022
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Associated PressPeru judge orders 18-month detention for ousted president
LIMA, Peru (AP) — A Peruvian judge on Thursday ordered ousted President Pedro Castillo to remain in ...
December 16, 2022
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Associated PressHouse approves referendum to ‘decolonize’ Puerto Rico
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House passed a bill Thursday that would allow Puerto Rico to hold the fir...
December 16, 2022
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Soccer World CupMessi carries the weight of Argentina into World Cup final
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — As Lionel Messi approaches his second and likely last World Cup final, the stakes...
December 16, 2022
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Associated PressClaudine Gay to be Harvard’s 1st Black president, 2nd woman
BOSTON (AP) — Harvard University announced Thursday that Claudine Gay will become its 30th president...
December 16, 2022
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Associated PressBiden pumps up Africa relations, will visit next year
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Thursday he will visit sub-Saharan Africa next year, the ...
December 16, 2022
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General NewsKazu I sinking likely result of flooding through bow hatch
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The sinking of the Kazu I sightseeing tour boat off the coast of Hokkaido in Ap...
December 16, 2022
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General NewsHave a healthy New Year with Japanese spring herbs
Pots of seven spring herbs thought to bring good luck when eaten at New Year’s are prepared at Ueshi...
December 16, 2022
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EconomyGovt shows draft plan for carbon pricing system
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry presented a draft plan Wednesday for ...
December 16, 2022
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CoronavirusNo strong measures for Category V diseases
The Infectious Disease Control Law has classifications from Category I to V in descending order of r...
December 16, 2022
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Imperial FamilyInternational biology award ceremony resumes with Crown Prince and Crown Princess
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko attended the award ceremony for the International Priz...
December 16, 2022
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Political SeriesDefense Perspective: In the field / JCG, MSDF cooperating more closely to protect Japanese waters
With China Coast Guard ships repeatedly sailing through waters near the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa P...
December 15, 2022
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MarketsTokyo stocks fall back on renewed concerns over U.S. tightening
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Tokyo stocks turned lower Thursday, weighed down by rekindled concerns that t...
December 15, 2022
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (12/16-12/22)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. View t...
December 15, 2022