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Associated PressApple maintains prices on new iPhones despite inflation
CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple’s latest line-up of iPhones will boast better cameras, faster process...
September 8, 2022
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Associated PressCanadian police arrest 2nd suspect in stabbing rampage
JAMES SMITH CREE NATION, Saskatchewan (AP) — Canadian police arrested the second suspect Wednesday i...
September 8, 2022
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General NewsLocally themed capsule toys spur charm of rediscovering niche areas in Japan
Capsule toys featuring key chains and other items highlighting local landmarks and specialties are b...
September 8, 2022
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General NewsEnglish digital textbooks to be introduced in 2024, effectiveness unknown
The education ministry has decided to fully introduce digital textbooks for English in elementary an...
September 8, 2022
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Associated PressPutin and Xi to meet in Uzbekistan next week, official says
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping plan to meet next week in Uzbekist...
September 7, 2022
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General NewsYakatabune dining boats using biofuel start test run in Tokyo Bay
A project to operate yakatabune dining boats with a biofuel made from algae was launched in and aro...
September 7, 2022
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General News1 dead after warehouse collapses in Yamaguchi Pref.
A building in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, collapsed after 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Part of...
September 7, 2022
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CoronavirusShorter isolation period reflects govt strategy of coping with coronavirus
The government’s decision to shorten the self-isolation period for people infected with coronavirus ...
September 7, 2022
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General NewsSDF faces probe over sexual assault allegations
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada said Tuesday that he has ordered a special pro...
September 7, 2022
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Associated PressUN: At least $1 billion needed to avert famine in Somalia
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. humanitarian chief predicted Tuesday that at least $1 billion will be...
September 7, 2022
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Associated PressChina earthquake deaths rise to 74 as lockdown anger grows
BEIJING (AP) — The death toll in this week’s earthquake in western China has jumped to 74 with anoth...
September 7, 2022
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ScienceJames Webb telescope captures new details of Phantom Galaxy
WASHINGTON (AFP-Jiji) — The James Webb space telescope has revealed dazzling new details of a previo...
September 7, 2022
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ScienceRemains of small armor-plated dino unearthed in Argentina
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) — Paleontologists on Aug. 11 heralded the discovery of a previously unknown s...
September 7, 2022
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Crime & CourtsTakahashi suspected of getting sponsorship fees diverted to acquaintance’s firm
A former Tokyo 2020 organizing committee executive who has been arrested in a bribery probe is suspe...
September 7, 2022
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Fashion
Okinawa’s bashofu textile endures into modern era
NAHA — Bashofu, a light, cool fabric well suited for a summer kimono, is a traditional textile of O...
September 7, 2022