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Politics & GovernmentJapan PM: Iran Must Never be Allowed to Develop Nuclear Weapons; Ishiba Aims to Coordinate with U.S. to Reach Agreement on Tariff Measures
CALGARY, Canada — Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, speaking about the tense situation in the Middle...
June 18, 2025
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General NewsTohoku, Yamagata Shinkansen Services Continue to Be Disrupted; JR East Cancels Some Services Bound for Tokyo
East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) said it has canceled some services on the Tohoku and Yamagata Sh...
June 18, 2025
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EnvironmentWhen Fox Says ‘Help’ in London, There’s Often Ambulance on Its Way
PADDOCK WOOD, England (AP) — The injured fox is cornered in a cage, teeth bared and snarling at t...
June 18, 2025
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Associated PressIntense Israeli Strikes Hit Tehran after Trump Demands ‘Unconditional Surrender’
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Intense Israeli airstrikes targeted Iran's capital early Wedne...
June 18, 2025
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ReutersJapan Suspends Imports of Fertile Eggs, Day-Old Chicks from Two Brazilian States
SAO PAULO (Reuters) — Japan suspended imports of fertile eggs and day-old chicks coming from the ...
June 18, 2025
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ReutersJapan Manufacturers’ Confidence Dips in June on Tariffs, China Woes
TOKYO (Reuters) — Japanese manufacturers grew less confident about business conditions in June an...
June 18, 2025
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ReutersJapan Exports Post First Drop in 8 Months as US Tariffs Hit Autos
TOKYO (Reuters) — Japan's exports fell for the first time in eight months in May, data showed on ...
June 18, 2025
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ReutersMitsubishi Hiking Prices on New US Vehicles by Average 2.1%
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Mitsubishi Motors 7211.T said on Tuesday it was hiking prices of U.S. vehi...
June 18, 2025
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General NewsCabinet Approves Tougher Penalties for Infractions by Bicycle Riders; Riders Still Permitted to Use Sidewalks Except in Extreme Cases
The Cabinet approved a bill on Tuesday to toughen penalties for bicycle riders who commit traffic...
June 18, 2025
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General NewsThree Arrested on Suspicion of Stealing Copper Cables; Suspects Are Believed to Be Part of a Vietnamese Metal Theft Ring
Three Vietnamese men, including a 25-year-old unemployed Yokohama resident, have been arrested on...
June 18, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentGovernment to Scrap Rice Crop Index; Will Turn to Satellites, AI to Analyze Production
The Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Ministry is set to overhaul its rice crop survey system b...
June 17, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentTrump Sees Possible Trade Pact with ‘Tough’ Japan, Says EU Not Offering Fair Deal
WASHINGTON, June 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday there was a chance of...
June 17, 2025
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General NewsTohoku Shinkansen Resumes Operation Between Tokyo, Sendai
The Tohoku Shinkansen line, which had suspended operation between Tokyo and Sendai stations, resu...
June 17, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentIshiba, Trump Fail to Reach Deal on U.S. Tariffs at G7 Summit in Canada; Agree to Keep Negotiating
BANFF/KANANASKIS, Canada — Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba failed to reach an agreement with U.S. P...
June 17, 2025
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ReutersIranian State Broadcaster Hit as Iran Urges Trump to Make Israel Halt War
TEL AVIV/DUBAI, June 16 (Reuters) - An Israeli strike hit Iran's state broadcaster on Monday whil...
June 17, 2025