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Crime & CourtsJapan police hold counterterrorism drill on train
Members of the Mie prefectural police’s anti-terrorism unit, clad in protective gear, inspect a liqu...
November 20, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial¥55 tril. stimulus package must not end up as ineffective handouts
While all possible means must be taken to deal with the novel coronavirus, it is irresponsible to le...
November 20, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentKishida administration launches economic security council
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s administration on Friday launched a new...
November 20, 2021
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Business SeriesRoad to Decarbonization 2 / Inconsistent nature of renewable energy cause for concern
About one hour’s drive from New Orleans is a district filled with petroleum and natural gas plants. ...
November 20, 2021
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Associated PressHeavy rains in southern Indian state kill 17, dozens missing
HYDERABAD, India (AP) — At least 17 people have died and dozens are reported missing in the southern...
November 20, 2021
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TennisTennis players take on Communist Party: Where is Peng Shuai?
Some of the world’s most famous tennis players, distraught by the disappearance of colleague Peng Sh...
November 20, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentElection campaign pledges lead to ballooning stimulus package in Japan
A new stimulus package approved by the Cabinet Friday includes many of the campaign pledges that the...
November 20, 2021
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Associated PressUS defense chief vows to counter Iran in visit to Bahrain
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — America’s top defense official vowed Saturday to prevent Iran fro...
November 20, 2021
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Outside ContributorsTensions with China bring anti-ship missile development into spotlight
Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage, recognized in the United States as an author...
November 20, 2021
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Associated PressUS opens COVID boosters to all adults, urges them for 50+
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Friday opened COVID-19 booster shots to all adults and took the extra ...
November 20, 2021
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CompaniesJTB returns to black ink in April-Sept.
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Travel agency JTB Corp. said Friday that it logged a net profit of ¥6,733 milli...
November 20, 2021
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General NewsTokyo assembly member indicted for driving without a license, refuses to resign
Tokyo metropolitan assembly member Fumiko Kinoshita was indicted without arrest Friday on a charge o...
November 20, 2021
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Politics & Government
Japan to reduce leave allowances for virus-hit workers
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The labor ministry said Friday it will reduce the amounts of special employment...
November 20, 2021
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General News
Shinkansen train exclusive for vaccinated passengers operated
OSAKA (Jiji Press) — West Japan Railway Co., or JR West, on Saturday operated a Shinkansen bullet tr...
November 20, 2021
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Defense & Security
Chinese Navy ship entered Japanese waters
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s Defense Ministry said Friday that a Chinese navy ship intruded into Jap...
November 20, 2021