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Associated Press‘Star Trek’ Actor George Takei is Determined to Keep Telling His Japanese American Story
TOKYO (AP) — The incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans, including children, labeled enemies...
May 30, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentiPhone to Incorporate Japan’s My Number ID System Next Spring
The government and Apple Inc. agreed to incorporate the My Number identification card system into...
May 30, 2024
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General NewsShizuoka to Launch Registration System for Mount Fuji Climbers in June
Shizuoka, May 29 (Jiji Press) — The prefectural government of Shizuoka, central Japan, said Wedne...
May 30, 2024
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General NewsU.N. Human Rights Council’s Working Group Remains “Profoundly Alarmed” Over Johnny’s Sexual Abuse Scandal
GENEVA — A U.N. Human Rights Council’s working group remains “profoundly alarmed” by allegations ...
May 30, 2024
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ElectionsTokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike Stops Short of Announcing 3rd Term Bid
Tokyo, May 29 (Jiji Press) — Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike did not announce her possible bid for a ...
May 30, 2024
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ReutersTaiwan Says China Is ‘Nibbling Away’ at Its Space, Trying to Create a New Normal
TAIPEI (Reuters) - China is trying to "nibble away" at Taiwan's space and create a new normal wit...
May 30, 2024
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ReutersSony Stresses PlayStation User Engagement as Hardware Sales Taper Off
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Sony on Thursday emphasized the strength of user engagement with its ga...
May 30, 2024
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Climate ChangeConservationists: Half of Mangrove Ecosystems at Risk
GENEVA (AFP-Jiji) — Half of the world’s mangrove ecosystems are at risk of collapse due to climat...
May 30, 2024
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May 30, 2024
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General NewsWoman Confirmed Dead after Being Found Near Bear Paw Prints in Forest in Hokkaido
A woman was confirmed dead after her body was found close to bear paw prints in a forest in Hakod...
May 30, 2024
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Ends at One-Month Low as Wall Street, Higher Yields Weigh (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average ended lower for a third consecutive session on Thu...
May 30, 2024
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Climate ChangeVolunteers Race to Save Mexico’s Howler Monkeys in Heat Wave
COMALCALCO, Mexico (AFP-Jiji) — Volunteers are rushing to hoist food and water up into trees in s...
May 30, 2024
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Associated PressJurors in Trump Hush Money Trial End 1st Day of Deliberations after Asking to Rehear Testimony
NEW YORK (AP) — The jury in Donald Trump's hush money trial ended its first day of deliberations ...
May 30, 2024
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BaseballShota Imanaga Gives Up a Season-High Eight Hits in 4 1/3 Innings, Second-Shortest Outing of the Season; Brewers Beat Cubs 10-6
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Christian Yelich, Blake Perkins and Willy Adames hit home runs and the Milwaukee...
May 30, 2024
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Wider WorldRiver Islanders in India Only Return Home between Floods
MORIGAON, India (AP) — Yaad Ali is dreading the rainy season’s arrival this year.
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