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ElectionsTokyo Governor Yuriko Koike Wins Third Straight Term; Voters Respond to Achievements in Child Care, Education
Incumbent Yuriko Koike was certain to win the Tokyo gubernatorial election on Sunday, in which th...
July 7, 2024
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General NewsJapan’s Defense Ministry to Punish Top Bureaucrats over ‘Power Harassment,’ After More Than 200 SDF Members Disciplined
The Defense Ministry is determined to impose disciplinary measures on senior bureaucrats, such as...
July 7, 2024
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ElectionsTokyo Governor’s Election Sees 34.12％ Turnout as of 6 P.M., Up 0.38 Percentage Point From Previous Race in 2020
Voter turnout for the Tokyo gubernatorial election was estimated at 34.12% as of 6 p.m. Sunday, u...
July 7, 2024
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Reuters‘Miracles’ and Hope: Stampede Spotlights India’s Craze for Godmen
BAHADURNAGAR (Reuters) - Just a pat on the back by preacher "Bhole Baba" and Ramkumari said a sto...
July 7, 2024
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ReutersNew U.K. Leader Starmer Declares Rwanda Deportation Plan ‘Dead and Buried’
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Saturday he would scrap a co...
July 7, 2024
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Defense & SecurityFatal MSDF Helicopter Collision Caused by Lack of Coordination Between Officers, Panel Said to Conclude
A Maritime Self-Defense Force panel has concluded that the collision between two MSDF patrol heli...
July 7, 2024
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Crime & CourtsUnification Church in Tough Position 2 Yrs after Abe Shooting
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—As Monday marks the second anniversary of the fatal shooting of former Japanes...
July 7, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentKamikawa Pledges Support for Land Mine Clearance: Supports Establishment of International Team to Remove Mines in Cambodia
PHNOM PENH — Japan will work with Cambodia to support land mine countermeasures in third countrie...
July 7, 2024
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ReutersFar Right Bids for Power as France Holds Parliamentary Election
PARIS, July 7 (Reuters) - France voted on Sunday in a parliamentary run-off election that will re...
July 7, 2024
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Yomiuri EditorialMilitary Use of AI: Japan Should Take Initiative in Making International Rules
Who would want to leave the decision about whether to take a human life to weapons equipped with art...
July 7, 2024
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Yomiuri Editorial
Foster Care System: Provide Warm Environment for Deeply Hurt Children
The number of children who have difficulty being taken care of by their biological parents has excee...
July 7, 2024
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DeliciousWonder of Freezing Foods; Serving Sweets, Snacks Frozen Gain Popularity in Japan
Sweets and gourmet foods served frozen are attracting attention ahead of summer. Shops have begun...
July 7, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentUkraine to Join meeting of Japan, ROK, Australia, New Zealand on Sidelines of NATO Gathering in Washington
Arrangements are being made for Ukraine to participate in the meeting of Japan, South Korea, Aust...
July 7, 2024
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Crime & CourtsU.S. Marine Stationed in Okinawa Pref. Arrested for DUI; Rising Tensions Over U.S. Military Personnel Misconduct
The Okinawa Prefectural Police Naha Station arrested a 24-year-old U.S. Marine stationed in Okina...
July 7, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Urges Iran to Contribute to Middle East Stability, Pledges to Continue ‘Proactive Diplomatic Efforts’
Foreign Ministry Press Secretary Toshihiro Kitamura released a statement following the victory of...
July 7, 2024