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ReutersRecord rain leaves at least 7 dead in S.Korean capital
SEOUL (Reuters) – At least seven people died in and around the South Korean capital of Seoul overnig...
August 9, 2022
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General NewsNagasaki mayor calls for nuke weapons abolition at Memorial Ceremony
NAGASAKI (Jiji Press) — Nagasaki Mayor Tomihisa Taue called for the abolition of nuclear weapons in ...
August 9, 2022
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Yomiuri EditorialGovernment must clarify its own role in ongoing pandemic response
The number of new cases of novel coronavirus infections remains high. The crisis cannot be overcome ...
August 9, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Erdogan holds key to guiding Russia to stop invasion
Turkey maintains good relations with both Russia and Ukraine. Ankara is urged to use its role as a m...
August 9, 2022
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Associated PressUS pledges ＄1 billion more rockets, other arms for Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Monday it was shipping its biggest yet direct delive...
August 9, 2022
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Associated PressTrump says FBI conducted search at his Mar-a-Lago estate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI searched former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate as part of an i...
August 9, 2022
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DeliciousSoybean popularity sprouts with plant-based food
Soybeans have been a staple menu item for years, but new foods made using the legume have started po...
August 9, 2022
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EconomyRestaurants, food companies try to hold prices steady even as costs rise
In the midst of a rush to hike prices as the costs of raw materials and transportation soar, some re...
August 9, 2022
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PerspectivesCOVID pandemic exacerbates decline in marriage
Marriage is on the wane in Japan. According to the latest figures, the number of couples tying the k...
August 9, 2022
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Politics & Government
Kishida Likely to Name Hagiuda as LDP Policy Chief
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering naming economy minister Koic...
August 9, 2022
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ObituariesOlivia Newton-John, who played Sandy in ‘Grease,’ dies at 73
NEW YORK (AP) — Olivia Newton-John, the Grammy-winning superstar who reigned on pop, country, adult ...
August 9, 2022
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General NewsUnique experiences under hometown tax system include radio slots, famous old trains
Unique experiences, such as the chance to appear on a community radio show or to charter a popular t...
August 9, 2022
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Economy10 years after effective nationalization, TEPCO faces further hurdles
July 31 marked the 10th year since Tokyo Electric Power Co. — renamed Tokyo Electric Power Company H...
August 9, 2022
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General NewsIncreased recycling of contact lens packaging a sight for sore eyes
Efforts to collect and recycle the plastic packaging and blister packs of disposable contact lenses ...
August 8, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentKishida has Hagiuda in line for key post in Cabinet, LDP personnel reshuffles
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will likely keep Koichi Hagiuda in a prominent position by retaining hi...
August 8, 2022