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Politics & GovernmentNew defense minister’s coordination skills to be put to the test
The inauguration of the second Cabinet of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Aug. 10 saw Yasukazu Hamad...
August 17, 2022
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Associated PressSouth Korean leader: Seoul won’t seek own nuclear deterrent
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said Wednesday his government has no ...
August 17, 2022
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Crime & CourtsFormer Games executive arrested on suspicion of receiving bribes
Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office arrested Wednesday former executive board member of the Tok...
August 17, 2022
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Washington PostLiz Cheney’s political life is likely ending – and just beginning
JACKSON, Wyo. -- The two-minute video, meant ostensibly as the closing appeal to voters here, likely...
August 17, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentJapan PM Kishida plays golf on summer vacation
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida played golf with his wife Yuko and his eldest son Shotaro, who is Kish...
August 17, 2022
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EconomyGovt to keep imported wheat prices unchanged
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida instructed officials Monday to keep the prices of ...
August 17, 2022
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General NewsKishi warns of fake anti-Ukraine Twitter post in his name spreading online
Former Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi announced Tuesday on his Twitter account that a post in his name...
August 17, 2022
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Travel SpotsKyoto Gozan Okuribi fire event held in original form for 1st time in 3 years
KYOTO — The Kyoto Gozan Okuribi fire event was held Tuesday night in its original form for the first...
August 17, 2022
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Yomiuri EditorialCan the food ingredient serve as alternative to wheat?
With wheat prices soaring, rice flour is attracting attention as an alternative. It is hoped that th...
August 17, 2022
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Washington PostFive years on, shooting victims fight for government to admit liability
SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas - Ryland Ward knows he looks different from other kids, though it's hard f...
August 17, 2022
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General News200 wind chimes bring refreshing charm to Edo experience in Nihombashi
An arrangement of about 200 furin wind chimes in Nihombashi, Tokyo, rings out with a refreshing timb...
August 17, 2022
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Washington PostRoad to war: U.S. struggled to convince allies, and Zelensky, of risk of invasion
On a sunny October morning, the nation's top intelligence, military and diplomatic leaders filed int...
August 17, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Examine risk factors, shore up domestic demand
It has been confirmed that the nation’s economy is on a recovery track. However, there are many risk...
August 17, 2022
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EconomyJapan logs trade deficit of ￥1,436.8 billion in July
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan logged a customs-cleared trade deficit of ¥1,436.8 billion in July, compa...
August 17, 2022
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Washington PostU.S. announces more water cuts as Colorado River hits dire lows
As the historic drought in the U.S. Southwest pushes the nation's largest reservoirs to record lows,...
August 17, 2022