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Social SeriesOrgan Donation Constraints / Japan Lags behind from Lack of Resources; Leading Hospitals in U.S., S. Korea Have Dedicated Staff, Facilities
“My disease is getting worse so fast. I wonder if I’ll receive a transplant in time,” a woman suf...
June 15, 2024
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General News423 Victims of Sexual Abuse by Ex-Johnny’s Boss Receive Compensation; Total of 993 Claim Abuse by Late Johnny Kitagawa
Smile-Up. Inc., an entertainment agency formerly known as Johnny & Associates, Inc., has so far p...
June 15, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Needs to Set Up Regulations, 3rd-Party Group if it Plans to Use Telecom Networks for Active Cyber Defense, Expert Panel Says
An expert panel on active cyber defense said the government needs to set up procedures and regula...
June 14, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentYoshimasa Hayashi Provides Vital Support For Japan’s Kishida Administration; Some Say Trust and Tension Coexist Between Hayashi, Kishida
It has now been six months since Yoshimasa Hayashi assumed the post of Chief Cabinet Secretary un...
June 14, 2024
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Asia-PacificChina-North Korea Trade Recovering Post-Pandemic; May Increase Further With 75th Anniversary Of Bilateral Relations
SHENYANG, China — Trade between China and North Korea is trending toward recovery, which seems to...
June 14, 2024
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Travel SpotsHyogo: Former Town Hall Revives Pre-War Nostalgia; Century-Old Building Is Still Beloved by Locals, Tourists
TAMBA-SASAYAMA, Hyogo — The old Sasayama town hall in Tamba-Sasayama, Hyogo Prefecture, which was...
June 14, 2024
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Washington PostItaly’s Meloni, Boosted by Far-right Election Gains, Hosts G-7 Leaders
BARI, Italy - In a selfie posted Sunday, the 47-year-old leader makes a V for “victory” sign a la...
June 14, 2024
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Washington PostTrump Unites Fractious Capitol Hill GOP behind Him as November Looms
Former president Donald Trump swooped down on Capitol Hill on Thursday to rally congressional Rep...
June 14, 2024
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Associated PressPope Francis Will Be the First Pontiff to Address a G7 Venue. He’s Raising the Alarm about AI
BARI, Italy (AP) — Pope Francis is no stranger to artificial intelligence — a deepfake photo of h...
June 14, 2024
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Crime & CourtsMurder Suspect Called Teen Victim to Meeting After Being Unable to Receive Money Victim Sends Electronically; Confined Victim in Car at Roadside Rest Stop
ASAHIKAWA, Hokkaido — A woman arrested on suspicion of murdering a 17-year-old girl by making her...
June 14, 2024
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Travel SpotsKumamoto: Greenery Attracts visitors to Waterfall Hotspot; Advanced Tickets Required Since Hit Commercial
OGUNI, Kumamoto — Greenery season has come to a rare spot where visitors can look out from behind...
June 14, 2024
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Associated PressA Peace Summit for Ukraine Opens in Switzerland, but Russia Won’t Be Taking Part
GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland will host scores of world leaders this weekend to try to map out first ...
June 14, 2024
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Japan In FocusSaga: Southeast Asian Players Join Pro Baseball Team in Japan; Athletes Come from Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Singapore
TAKEO, Saga — A baseball team primarily composed of players from Southeast Asian nations has been...
June 14, 2024
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Crime & CourtsHokkaido Murder Victim Believed to Have Been Threatened Over Photo; Assaulted During Escape Attempt
ASAHIKAWA, Hokkaido — One of the two women arrested on suspicion of murdering a 17-year-old high ...
June 14, 2024
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Yomiuri EditorialUNSC Resolution on Gaza: Call for Ceasefire Shows Consensus of Intl Community
It was highly significant that the U.N. Security Council adopted a resolution unanimously calling...
June 14, 2024