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Politics & GovernmentJapan FTC Launches Probe on News Royalty Fees
Tokyo (Jiji Press) — Japan’s Fair Trade Commission said Wednesday that it has launched an investigat...
November 17, 2022
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ReutersChina’s freeze on Taiwan contact fuels worry as tensions build
TAIPEI, Nov 17 (Reuters) - When Chinese authorities detained a Taiwanese citizen in China in August ...
November 17, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentJapan, China leaders to hold 1st summit in 3 years this evening
BANGKOK / BALI — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in B...
November 17, 2022
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General NewsNearly half a million foreign visitors arrive in Japan as tourism surges
The number of foreign visitors to Japan in October is estimated to have totaled 498,600, surging to ...
November 17, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentKishida, Scholz agree to cooperate on China
ReutersGerman Chancellor Olaf Scholz, left, Argentine Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero, center, and...
November 17, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Govt Panel OKs 11 Strategically Important Goods
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—A Japanese government panel on Wednesday approved the designation of eleven categ...
November 17, 2022
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Defense & SecurityN. Korea: Missile launch over Japan a ‘warning to enemies’
SEOUL — North Korea’s state news agency announced that the launch of a ballistic missile on Oct. 4 t...
November 17, 2022
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General NewsJapan’s police agency confirms several cases of racial profiling
Police carried out their duties using racial profiling or other similar inappropriate methods in six...
November 17, 2022
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Soccer World CupQatar street hosts nations’ flags ahead of World Cup
DOHA — People walk under a canopy of national flag pennants of countries participating in the upcomi...
November 17, 2022
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Associated PressAt climate summit, Brazil’s Lula promises new day for Amazon
SHARM el-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — Six weeks before taking power, Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inácio L...
November 17, 2022
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Associated PressNASA capsule on way to moon after launch by giant new rocket
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A space capsule hurtled toward the moon Wednesday for the first time in ...
November 17, 2022
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CompaniesToyota pushes AI to drive like pros
Toyota Motor Corp. on Sunday unveiled a self-driving car that incorporates driving data from profess...
November 17, 2022
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EconomyJapan aims to export decarbonization technologies
SHARM-EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Jiji Press) — Japanese Environment Minister Akihiro Nishimura on Tuesday vis...
November 17, 2022
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Associated PressSame-sex marriage legislation clears key Senate hurdle
WASHINGTON (AP) — Legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriages crossed a major Senate h...
November 17, 2022
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (November 17)
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November 17, 2022