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Associated PressVivaldi opera gets premiere in Ferrara nearly 300 years late
ROME (AP) — The Catholic Church and the northern Italian city of Ferrara made their peace Thursday w...
December 31, 2021
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Associated PressHong Kong editors charged with sedition, US criticizes raid
HONG KONG (AP) — Two former editors from a Hong Kong online pro-democracy news outlet were charged w...
December 31, 2021
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Crime & CourtsClinic arson, murder suspect dies at Osaka hospital
OSAKA — A 61-year-old man suspected of starting a fire that killed 25 people at a clinic in Kita War...
December 30, 2021
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ArtToast the New Year with nice sake cups
You might be planning to start the new year relaxing at home, probably with a nice sake. Why not hav...
December 30, 2021
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GlobalTop 10 International news stories of 2021
The inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden took first place among this year’s top 10 international...
December 30, 2021
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Coronavirus80 coronavirus cases confirmed at U.S. base in Yamaguchi
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The U.S. military said Wednesday that 80 new coronavirus cases have been confir...
December 30, 2021
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Defense & Security
Japan protests S. Korea military drill near Takeshima
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan has strongly protested against a recent drill held by the South Korean mi...
December 30, 2021
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Markets
Nikkei Ends 2021 with highest closing in 32 years
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Nikkei stock average hit its highest year-end closing in 32 years on Thursd...
December 30, 2021
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Defense & SecurityJapan considering arming submarines with long-range cruise missiles to improve counterattack
Maritime Self-Defense Force submarines may soon be equipped with long-range cruise missiles capable ...
December 30, 2021
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General NewsStep forward for Hiroshima black rain survivors, step back for Nagasaki ones
HIROSHIMA — The central government has decided to greatly increase the scope of its relief measures ...
December 30, 2021
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General News2 Tokyo hospitals alerted of possible cyber-attacks
The Tokyo metropolitan government conveyed an urgent warning in early December to two major hospital...
December 30, 2021
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CoronavirusJapan residents heading home for 1st time in 2 years despite surge
Many people have begun traveling home for the New Year holidays amid the spread of the omicron coron...
December 30, 2021
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Climate Change
Companies in Japan must set renewable energy targets in as early as 2023
About 12,000 companies in Japan will be obliged, in as early as 2023, to draw up targets regarding t...
December 30, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Defense budget must strengthen deterrence amid worsening security
The security environment surrounding Japan is deteriorating at an unprecedented speed. The nation mu...
December 30, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Govt needs to support generic drug industry to ensure stable supply
The insufficient supply of generic drugs, which are cheaper than their original counterparts, is inc...
December 30, 2021