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Japan In FocusSaga: Clams released in Ariake Sea to protect nori crops
SAGA — Red tide outbreaks have been plaguing nori farmers in the Ariake Sea in recent years, and eff...
November 20, 2022
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ReutersMusk says Trump’s Twitter account to be reinstated after poll shows narrow support
Nov 19 (Reuters) - Donald Trump on Saturday said he had no interest in returning to Twitter even as ...
November 20, 2022
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ReutersU.N. Security Council to discuss North Korea on Monday after ICBM launch
SEOUL, Nov 19 (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to counter U.S. nuclear threats wi...
November 20, 2022
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Political SeriesDefense Perspective: Proposals / Cooperation with private sector key to enhancing defense-related tech
The government will by the end of this year revise three key security-related documents — the Nation...
November 20, 2022
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CompaniesRestaurants eye robot help to ease labor shortage
Robot technology introduced at some eateries amid the pandemic to limit human contact might be here ...
November 20, 2022
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CompaniesJapan firm’s cartilage conduction headphones strike a chord with users
A Tokyo-based audio equipment firm’s world-first, cartilage-conduction headphones have been attracti...
November 19, 2022
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Asia-PacificN. Korea’s ICBM launch aimed at increasing nuclear capability
SEOUL — North Korea appears to be racing to increase the nuclear payload capability of a multiwarhea...
November 19, 2022
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Defense & SecurityLDP, Komeito to review conditions for defense equipment transfers
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner Komeito plan to review guidelines on t...
November 19, 2022
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Associated PressAsia-Pacific leaders condemn war, renew calls for open trade
BANGKOK (AP) — Leaders from around the Asia-Pacific called for an end to Russia’s war on Ukraine and...
November 19, 2022
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Travel SpotsHokkaido: Glittering corridor of lights cheer tourists
TOYAKO, Hokkaido - Tourists arriving at Toyako Onsen in Hokkaido are enjoying the warm welcome of an...
November 19, 2022
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Soccer World CupFootball fever arrives in Qatar ahead of 2022 World Cup
DOHA — Throngs of football supporters from Qatar and overseas filled Doha’s largest market on Friday...
November 19, 2022
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ReutersElon Musk starts Twitter poll on whether to bring back Trump
Elon Musk started a Twitter poll late on Friday asking followers to vote on whether to reinstate for...
November 19, 2022
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Associated PressElizabeth Holmes gets more than 11 years for Theranos scam
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes was sentenced Friday to more than 11...
November 19, 2022
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Japan In FocusTokushima: German naval ensign to return home after 100 years
TOKUSHIMA — An ensign of a German Empire naval ship, which exchanged fire with the Imperial Japanese...
November 19, 2022
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Washington PostBiden to mark his 80th birthday, sort of
It is a day that has been met with a hint of dread. The nation’s oldest president is hitting a new, ...
November 19, 2022