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Associated PressJackson sworn in, becomes 1st Black woman on Supreme Court
Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in to the Supreme Court on Thursday, shattering a glass ceiling as t...
July 1, 2022
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Associated PressRussian forces leave Snake Island, keep up eastern assault
Russian forces withdrew from a strategic Black Sea island Thursday, potentially easing the threat to...
July 1, 2022
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General NewsWhaling industry struggling after 3 years of commercial whaling
July 1 marks three years since Japan withdrew from the International Whaling Commission and resumed ...
July 1, 2022
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GlobalJapanese food much loved in U.K.
On 29 June, following a rigorous science-based review, the U.K. lifted all remaining restrictions on...
July 1, 2022
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EnvironmentHow coffee is saving a unique Mozambican forest
GORONGOSA, Mozambique (AFP-Jiji) — From a distance, Mount Gorongosa looks pockmarked. The slopes o...
June 30, 2022
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General NewsFlying cars, drones edge closer to practical use in Japan
The government’s commitment to the safe application of next-generation aeronautical technology means...
June 30, 2022
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ElectionsCandidates prioritize economy, security
“The economy and employment” is the most important issue for candidates running in the upcoming Hous...
June 30, 2022
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (7/1-7/7)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. View t...
June 30, 2022
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General NewsElectric supply remains tight in Kanto region
The restarting of a power plant allowed the government to lift its power crunch advisory for the Kan...
June 30, 2022
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General NewsPower crunch warning to be lifted at 6 p.m.
The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry announced Thursday that it will lift the power crunch warni...
June 30, 2022
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Washington PostThose 300,000 high-readiness NATO troops? ‘Concept,’ not reality.
On Monday, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced plans to put 300,000 troops at high rea...
June 30, 2022
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Washington PostR. Kelly sentenced to 30 years for sex trafficking, racketeering convictions
Former R&B star R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Wednesday for racketeering and sex t...
June 30, 2022
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CoronavirusTokyo logs 3,621 coronavirus infections
The Tokyo metropolitan government confirmed 3,621 new cases of coronavirus infection on Thursday, up...
June 30, 2022
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Defense & SecurityKishida aims to enhance Japan-NATO cooperation
MADRID — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, as the first leader of Japan to attend a NATO summit, expres...
June 30, 2022
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EconomySummer bonuses for govt employees down
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Nonmanagerial Japanese government employees received summer bonuses on Thursday...
June 30, 2022