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General NewsAtomic bomb survivors voice anger over breakdown of NPT meeting
Hibakusha survivors of the atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki have expressed their anger abou...
August 28, 2022
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Washington PostOnce unthinkable, Democrats now see narrow path to keeping the House
Democrats are voicing growing confidence about limiting losses in the House and potentially even sal...
August 28, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentNuclear disarmament on Kishida’s mind for Hiroshima G7 summit next year
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has condemned Russia for blocking the adoption of the final document dr...
August 28, 2022
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General NewsFacilities to convey eruption disaster open at Mt. Ontake
Two visitor centers were opened at Mt. Ontake, a 3,067-meter mountain straddling Nagano and Gifu pre...
August 28, 2022
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Travel SpotsAkita fireworks festival held for 1st time in 3 years
DAISEN, Akita — About 18,000 fireworks illuminated the night sky as a prominent festival was held in...
August 28, 2022
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CompaniesToyota president promotes hydrogen-engine performance in Belgium
Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda drove one of the company’s hydrogen-powered vehicles and pr...
August 28, 2022
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General NewsKappa flyers seeking witness reports posted in Iwate
“We are looking for kappa.” “About 60 centimeters tall, sex unknown.” Flyers designed like wanted po...
August 28, 2022
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General NewsKaraoke establishment offers sewing machine class
A coronavirus-stricken karaoke establishment is offering a sewing machine class in Nagoya to capture...
August 28, 2022
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BaseballIchiro expresses gratitude entering Mariners Hall of Fame
SEATTLE (AP) — Ichiro Suzuki was inducted into the Seattle Mariners Hall of Fame on Saturday night, ...
August 28, 2022
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General NewsUkraine war keeps Japanese fishers from regular saury haul
NEMURO, Hokkaido — Hauls of saury have begun to arrive at Hanasaki Port in Nemuro, Hokkaido, which h...
August 28, 2022
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Washington PostA deputy was fired after kicking a cuffed man. He may become sheriff.
A Vermont sheriff's deputy has been fired from his job in the office he might lead after video surfa...
August 28, 2022
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SumoSumo reporters long accorded place of honor in sport’s history
The Tokyo Sumo Sportswriters Club, a social organization for reporters covering the sport, was estab...
August 28, 2022
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Yomiuri EditorialRussia’s domineering acts stymie nuclear disarmament
Trying to justify the military use of nuclear power plants and turning its back on the international...
August 28, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Can Baba transform the party into a national force?
Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party) is an increasing presence among the opposition parties,...
August 28, 2022
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Washington PostInside Trump’s war on the National Archives
In the nearly three weeks since the FBI searched former president Donald Trump's Florida home to rec...
August 28, 2022