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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
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Associated Press‘Fundamental justice:’ Judge clears 2 in Malcolm X slaying
NEW YORK (AP) — More than half a century after the assassination of Malcolm X, two of his convicted ...
November 19, 2021
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CoronavirusJapan decides to restrict activities more lightly in a future virus emergency
Economic and social activities will be restricted more lightly than before, even during a pandemic s...
November 19, 2021
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General NewsKite artisan in Japan hopes tigers bring strength to new year
KITAKYUSHU — Artisans at a workshop are busy making kites depicting tigers in Tobata Ward, Kitakyush...
November 19, 2021
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ElectionsCDPJ candidates launch campaigns to lead Japan’s largest opposition party
Campaigning kicked off Friday for the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan’s leadership race fol...
November 19, 2021
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CompaniesMizuho considers replacing presidents over repeated system glitches
Tatsufumi Sakai, president of Mizuho Financial Group Inc., is likely to step down to take responsibi...
November 19, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentJapan to have ‘own stance’
While speaking with reporters at the Prime Minister’s Office on Friday, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida...
November 19, 2021
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EuropeIn smoggy Kosovo, decarbonization is nowhere in sight
PRISTINA — Coal-powered electricity generation was an important topic at the recent COP26 climate ta...
November 19, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialCOVID-19 booster campaign requires thorough preparations, explanations
The rollout of COVID-19 booster shots is set to start. The government should make use of its past ex...
November 19, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Find ways to maintain nursing care system while slowing cost increases
The costs of nursing care services have continued to balloon. Due to the rapidly aging population, i...
November 19, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentTokyo Gov. Koike set to return to office on Sunday
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike is scheduled to return to the office on Sunday, according to the Tokyo metro...
November 19, 2021
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MusicRena Yamazaki: Reaching out on the radio
“I’m glad we were able to put on a peaceful program again today,” Rena Yamazaki of the idol group No...
November 19, 2021
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Coronavirus
Japan reports 202 new coronavirus cases
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan confirmed 202 new cases of novel coronavirus infection on Saturday, the f...
November 19, 2021