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Washington PostSteve Bannon found guilty in Jan. 6 contempt of Congress trial
WASHINGTON – Steve Bannon, the right-wing podcaster and longtime confidante of former president Dona...
July 23, 2022
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Washington PostBiden, in covid isolation, aims to show that presidential work goes on
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden’s temperature rose on Thursday evening after he tested positive for...
July 23, 2022
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ReutersUkraine, Russia seal grain deal as U.S. pledges more military aid
ISTANBUL/KYIV (Reuters) — Russia and Ukraine signed a landmark deal on Friday to unblock grain expor...
July 23, 2022
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Political PulseIs there a path to Kishida’s vision of a world free of nuclear weapons?
On Aug. 1, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will become the first Japanese prime minister to address the...
July 23, 2022
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Crime & CourtsGames exec pushed for expedited screenings of Aoki products
An executive board member of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics organizing committee who allegedly r...
July 23, 2022
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Coronavirus7th wave of infections taking toll on hospitals
The seventh wave of coronavirus infections, marked by record numbers of cases, is putting increasing...
July 22, 2022
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ElectionsElection defeat in Okinawa clouds LDP’s ambitions in gubernatorial contest
The defeat of a Liberal Democratic Party House of Councillors candidate in the Okinawa constituency ...
July 22, 2022
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CoronavirusGovt shortens self-isolation period for close contacts
The recommended isolation period for close-contacts of COVID-19 patients will be shortened by two da...
July 22, 2022
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Asia-PacificTaiwan court OKs same-sex marriage with Japanese
TAIPEI (Jiji Press) — The Taipei High Administrative Court on Thursday ordered local authorities to ...
July 22, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentAbe faction settles on temporary leadership lineup
The Liberal Democratic Party's largest faction, which had been led by former Prime Minister Shinzo A...
July 22, 2022
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CoronavirusTokyo logs record 34,995 new COVID cases
Tokyo reported a record 34,995 new cases of novel coronavirus infection Friday, almost double the fi...
July 22, 2022
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Defense & SecurityGovt condemns Russia’s invasion in defense white paper
The government condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in its 2022 defense white paper approved at a ...
July 22, 2022
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General NewsNRA OK’s treated water release at Fukushima plant
The Nuclear Regulation Authority officially approved Friday morning Tokyo Electric Power Company Hol...
July 22, 2022
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Crime & CourtsGovt rejects claims in damages lawsuit over death of Sri Lankan detainee
NAGOYA (Jiji Press) — The government on Wednesday rejected plaintiffs’ claims in a damages lawsuit o...
July 22, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentAkie Abe meets with Kishida
Akie Abe, the wife of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, met with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for ab...
July 22, 2022