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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
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Companies4 major power suppliers to raise prices
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Four of Japan’s 10 major electricity suppliers will raise their household rates...
June 30, 2022
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ElectionsRuling parties solid on postelection allies
The results of a Yomiuri Shimbun survey of candidates running in the upcoming House of Councillors e...
June 30, 2022
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General NewsGovt lifts evacuation order in part of Okuma
The government lifted on Thursday morning an evacuation order for part of the town of Okuma, Fukushi...
June 30, 2022
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Washington PostAmtrak train was moving below speed limit before deadly Missouri crash, NTSB says
Federal investigators said Wednesday that an Amtrak train was traveling below the speed limit this w...
June 30, 2022