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General NewsExiled Hong Kong Activists Call for Japan’s Support; Finn Lau Condemns Hong Kong Govt. Over 1,800 Political Prisoners
Exiled Hong Kong activists called for Japan’s support in fighting the repression of pro-democracy...
June 20, 2024
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Travel SpotsGodzilla, Nagoya Tower to Celebrate Joint 70th Anniversary
NAGOYA — A Godzilla monument came to Chubu Electric Power Mirai Tower in Nagoya on Wednesday ahea...
June 20, 2024
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EnvironmentInnovative Chileans Use Discarded Hair to Clean Up Coasts, Waterways
SANTIAGO (Reuters) — Luisana Gil, a dog groomer in Santiago, Chile, has a lot of hair on her hand...
June 20, 2024
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ElectionsRecord 56 Candidates Run in Tokyo Gubernatorial Election; Showdown Between Renho, Koike Expected
The 17-day campaign to elect the next governor of Tokyo kicked off on Thursday.
...June 20, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s House of Representatives Rejects No-Confidence Motion Against Kishida Cabinet; CDPJ Slams
The House of Representatives rejected the no-confidence resolution put forward by the Constitutio...
June 20, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapan, New Zealand Affirm Information Security Pact
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Lux...
June 20, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentKishida Rules Out Lower House Dissolution, General Election; Shrugs Off Mounting Criticism From Allies And Opponents
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida effectively ruled out dissolving the House of Representatives for a ...
June 20, 2024
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EnvironmentLithium Dreams Raise Water Concerns in Desert
DIEGO DE ALMAGRO, Chile (AFP-Jiji) — As night falls in Chile’s Atacama desert, the world’s driest...
June 20, 2024
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Yomiuri EditorialPassage of Revised Political Funds Control Law: Complyng with Rules the Minimum Responsibility / Hurry to Resolve Numerous Issues Left Undone
In response to the scandal over political fundraising parties held by the ruling Liberal Democrat...
June 20, 2024
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ScienceNew Analysis: Venus Has More Volcanism than Previously Known
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Venus appears to be more volcanically active than previously known, accord...
June 20, 2024
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Washington PostWhat ‘Boommates’ Are and Why You Might Want to Join Them
Cynthia Holzapfel, 76, knows what it’s like to share a home with someone else - or even 30 others...
June 20, 2024
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Wider WorldMexican Designer Recycles Election Ads into Tote Bags
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) — Fashion designer Camilo Morales has upcycled everything from plastic shop...
June 20, 2024
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Washington PostIran Signals a Major Boost in Nuclear Program at Key Site
A major expansion underway inside Iran’s most heavily protected nuclear facility could soon tripl...
June 20, 2024
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Wider WorldNepal’s Honey Gatherers Say Fewer Hives Threaten Tradition
TAAP, Nepal (Reuters) — Aita Prasad Gurung dangled off a cliff in Nepal, carefully manipulating a...
June 20, 2024
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Imperial FamilyEmperor Expresses Hopes for Strengthening U.K.-Japan Ties Ahead of Official Visit; Expresses Regret Over Queen’s Passing
The Emperor expressed Wednesday his hope to strengthen the relationship between Japan and the Uni...
June 20, 2024