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General NewsRed moon in ‘almost total’ lunar eclipse across Japan
A partial lunar eclipse was observed across Japan on Friday evening. In what was called an “almost t...
November 20, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentJapan govt OKs ¥78.9 trillion stimulus package ¥78.9 trillion
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japanese government adopted on Friday a new stimulus package worth ¥78.9 tr...
November 20, 2021
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Associated PressHouse OKs $2T social, climate bill in Biden win; Senate next
WASHINGTON (AP) — A fractious House handed President Joe Biden a marquee victory Friday by approving...
November 20, 2021
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Associated PressJury finds Rittenhouse not guilty in Kenosha shootings
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted of all charges Friday after testifying he acted ...
November 20, 2021
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Manga & AnimeManga boldly proclaims power of justice, courage via superb storytelling
I would once again like to take up another big name mangaka that I haven’t yet introduced in this co...
November 19, 2021
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Defense & Security
¥500 billion fund to reinforce economic security
In a move intended to reinforce the nation’s economic security, the government intends to establish ...
November 19, 2021
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General NewsPlant enthusiast teaches self-healing through botany in Tokyo
A therapeutic class centered on flora is becoming popular in Tokyo, where people rarely experience t...
November 19, 2021
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BaseballOhtani voted AL MVP for 2-way season, Harper wins NL honor
NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani was unanimiously voted American League MVP on Thursday for a two-way s...
November 19, 2021
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CoronavirusWHO’S 1st COVID signal was media report
Do you remember when you first recognized the outbreak of COVID-19? Probably, we knew it with some c...
November 19, 2021
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Associated PressKids in Kabul suffering from malnutrition
KABUL (AP) — In Kabul’s main children’s hospital, 2½-year-old Guldana is sitting up in her bed, but ...
November 19, 2021
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Asia-Pacific
South Korea: Digital rush triggers war over developers
As artificial intelligence, big data and digital technologies emerge as the forces driving change in...
November 19, 2021
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Asia-Pacific
Singapore: Government to invest additional $180 mil. to accelerate AI research
Two new public artificial intelligence (AI) programs have been launched as part of the republic’s st...
November 19, 2021
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BaseballOhtani voted unanimous American League MVP
LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani was crowned the American League’s Most Valuable Player on Thursday night...
November 19, 2021
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Associated PressThousands of Afghans seek temporary US entry, few approved
LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — More than 28,000 Afghans have applied for temporary admission into the U.S. for...
November 19, 2021
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Associated PressBrazil’s Amazon deforestation surges to worst in 15 years
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The area deforested in Brazil’s Amazon reached a 15-year high after a 22% jump...
November 19, 2021