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Associated PressPlans in the Works for Korean Workers Detained in Raid to Go Home While Fear Lingers for Residents
POOLER, Ga. (AP) — After more than 300 South Korean workers were taken into custody during a raid...
September 10, 2025
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Associated PressMacron Appoints Defense Minister Lecornu as France’s Latest Prime Minister
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday appointed Defense Minister Sébastien Lec...
September 10, 2025
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Associated PressChicagoans Change Routines as Immigration Crackdown Looms. Some Carry Passports and Avoid Stores
CHICAGO (AP) — The streets in some of Chicago's liveliest neighborhoods are quiet these days. Pub...
September 10, 2025
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ReutersIsrael Attacks Hamas Leaders in Qatar, US Says It Had Little Warning
ReutersA damaged building, following an Israeli attack on Hamas leaders, according to an Israeli off...
September 10, 2025
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CompaniesJapan Sees High Potential in Low-Cost Indie Games Though Hurdles Remain, Including Translation, Localization
Video games created by small teams on limited budgets are gaining attention in Japan.
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Politics & GovernmentHopes High for Takaichi, Koizumi in LDP Presidential Race; Distance From Ishiba May Be Pivotal In Securing Votes
The race for the presidency of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party effectively began on Monday fo...
September 10, 2025
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General NewsSurvey: Newspaper-Reading Teens Voted in Large Numbers; Campaign Sought to Counter Misinformation Found Online
The voting rate among 18-year-olds who read newspapers was nearly 30 percentage points higher tha...
September 9, 2025
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AFP-JIJI3 Japanese Detained in ICE Raid at Hyundai Plant in U.S.
Seoul/Washington (Jiji Press) —Three Japanese nationals were among the 475 people detained during...
September 9, 2025
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Museums7 Kamakura-Era Buddhist Statues Go on Display in Tokyo; Exhibition Includes 3 Works by Famed Sculptor Unkei
A group of precious Buddhist statues from the Kamakura period (the late 12th century to 1333), in...
September 9, 2025
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EuropeJapan to Aid Ukraine with Remote-Controlled Heavy Machinery for Debris Removal, Facilitate Safe Operation
Japan plans to support the removal of debris in Ukraine by using remote-controlled heavy machiner...
September 9, 2025
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General NewsDead Cockroach Found in Ramen Served at Tenkaippin Franchise in Kyoto; Company Shuts Restaurant, Sister Location Owned by Same Franchisee
Tenichi Shokuhin Shoji, which operates the national ramen restaurant chain Tenkaippin, announced ...
September 9, 2025
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MusicSmall Yamaguchi Town Celebrates World-Class Jazz Performances; Jazz Festival to Feature Bassist Parrott
ABU, Yamaguchi — A small coastal town will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the creation of its ...
September 9, 2025
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Asia-PacificOutgoing Indian Ambassador to Japan Expects Bilateral Ties to Expand Further, Views Country as a Reliable Partner
Indian Ambassador to Japan Sibi George expressed his expectations for the future of Japan-India r...
September 9, 2025
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CompaniesSome Features of Google’s AI Mode Expanded to Support Japanese
Google LLC has expanded the range of languages supported in its AI Mode search service to include...
September 9, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialDigital Textbooks: Will Expanded Use Improve Students’ Academic Performance?
Signs of declining academic performance are evident among both elementary school and junior high ...
September 9, 2025