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Heat Stroke Alert Issued in Tokyo, 21 Other Prefectures; Special Wind Chime Event Still Held
The Japanese archipelago was hit by a high-pressure system on Saturday, and temperatures rose in ...
July 6, 2024
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General News
Tokaido Shinkansen Services Suspended Due to Power Outage
Tokaido Shinkansen services have been suspended between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka stations (on the up ...
July 6, 2024
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Political Cartoons
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July 6, 2024
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Travel Spots
Kiriko Lantern Festival Kicks Off in Noto, Ishikawa Pref.; Parade Helps Boost Enthusiasm for Post-Earthquake Reconstruction
NOTO, Ishikawa — The two-day traditional Abare Festival kicked off Saturday in the town of Noto, ...
July 6, 2024
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Science
Team Identifies Bacteria That Play Key Role in Armpit Odor; Develops Enzyme to Kill It without Harming Other Beneficial Bacteria
Afraid you might “offend” when you are out in public on a hot day? There may be relief in store t...
July 6, 2024
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Associated Press
Reformist Pezeshkian Wins Iran’s Presidential Runoff Election, Besting Hard-Liner Jalili
DUBAI (AP) — Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian won Iran’s runoff presidential election Saturd...
July 6, 2024
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Associated Press
British PM’s 1st Day at 10 Downing St. will Stretch from Nuclear Weapons Briefing to Larry the Cat
LONDON (AP) — After a few hours of sleep to shake off a night of celebration and an audience with...
July 6, 2024
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Associated Press
Rishi Sunak’s Campaign in the UK Election Showed His Lack of Political Touch
LONDON (AP) — Rishi Sunak's campaign to remain Britain's prime minister showed a lack of politica...
July 6, 2024
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Film & TV
TV anchor Zemba Wants to Create Relaxed Mood for Sunday Morning Viewers; Veteran Anchorwoman Now Heads TBS’s ‘Sunday Morning’ Show
Since this spring, newscaster Takako Zemba has become the face of TBS’s news show “Sunday Morning.” ...
July 6, 2024
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Associated Press
Candidates in Pivotal French Legislative Elections Make Final Push in Torrid Campaign Ahead of Vote
PARIS (AP) — Candidates in France's pivotal and polarizing legislative elections were making thei...
July 6, 2024
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Associated Press
Germany Fears a Victory for the Far-right National Rally could Harm Its Close Relations with France
BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is worried about the outcome of the runoff elections ...
July 6, 2024
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Associated Press
Post-communist Generation is Hoping for a New Era of Democracy in Mongolia
ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia (AP) — Tsenguun Saruulsaikhan, a young and newly minted member of Mongolia'...
July 6, 2024
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Associated Press
A Bench and a Grandmother’s Ear: Zimbabwe’s Novel Mental Health Therapy Spreads Overseas
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — After her son, the family’s shining light and only breadwinner, was arres...
July 6, 2024
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Associated Press
Hungary’s Orbán Meets Putin for Talks in Moscow in a Rare Visit by a European Leader
MOSCOW (AP) — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán visited Moscow on Friday to discuss prospects...
July 6, 2024
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Japan In Focus
Heirs to Kyoto Talent / Craftsman Pursuing Perfect Sound, Transcending Framework of Buddhist Utensils
UJI, Kyoto — Orin metallic bowls, which are used in Buddhist rituals and ceremonies, produce a cl...
July 6, 2024