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Associated PressIran and the US Hold Hours of Expert Talks in Oman over Tehran’s Rapidly Advancing Nuclear Program
MUSCAT, Oman (AP) — Iran and the United States held in-depth negotiations in Oman over Tehran's r...
April 27, 2025
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Associated PressTesla Could Benefit the Most from New Rules on Reporting of Self-Driving Car Crashes
NEW YORK (AP) — Rule changes announced by the Trump administration this week could allow automake...
April 27, 2025
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EconomyKishida: Japan Must Focus on Showing Benefits During U.S. Trade Talks; Hasty Agreements Must Be Avoided
Former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasized the necessity of demonstrating the benefits of a s...
April 27, 2025
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General NewsSmall Koinobori Streamers Grow in Popularity as Big Ones Less Seen; Redesigning Traditional Decorations for Modern Life
Koinobori carp streamers are a symbol of early summer in Japan, but this traditional decoration i...
April 27, 2025
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General News2025 Expo Osaka : Cuisine From Around the World Found at Osaka-Kansai Expo; Company from Hyogo Pref. Offers Soba With Kobe Beef at 2025 Expo
One of the reasons for the popularity of the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo can be attributed to the fact...
April 26, 2025
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ReutersPope Francis’ Funeral Draws Thousands, Cardinal Says His Legacy Must Survive
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) — Presidents, royalty and a multitude of simple mourners bade farewell to ...
April 26, 2025
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ReutersTrump and Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Have ‘Very Productive’ Meeting in Rome, Says U.S. Official
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) — U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy had...
April 26, 2025
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ReutersUkraine’s Zelenskyy Met Trump in Rome, Zelenskyy’s Office Says
KYIV (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met U.S. President Donald Trump in t...
April 26, 2025
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EconomyU.S. Holds Fire Over Yen Exchange Rate Targets; Bessent Said to Understand Negative Impact on Markets
WASHINGTON — The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has shown discontent with the weak...
April 26, 2025
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Japan In FocusTottori: ‘Case Closed’ Character Statues Installed in Creator’s Hometown; Ran Mori, Sonoko Suzuki
HOKUEI, Tottori — Colorful statues of two characters in the global hit manga series “Detective Co...
April 26, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentCDPJ Pledges Zero Consumption Tax on Food for 1 Year; Noda Adopts Opposite Stance to Time as PM
The main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan has adopted a proposal to cut the co...
April 26, 2025
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Associated PressNorth Korean Leader Kim Touts New Naval Destroyer, Blames US for Tensions
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has unveiled a new naval destroyer, cla...
April 26, 2025
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BaseballPaul Skenes Strikes out 9, Wins Duel with Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Pirates’ 3-0 Victory over Dodgers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul Skenes pitched 6 1/3 innings of five-hit ball with a season-high nine str...
April 26, 2025
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Travel SpotsOsaka: Newly Renovated City Office Observation Deck Reveals 360-Degree View of Sakai; Visitors Can View Ancient Tombs
SAKAI — A 360-degree panoramic view of Sakai can now be seen from the newly renovated observation...
April 26, 2025
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General News2025 Expo Osaka : As Golden Week Starts, Excited Families Explore Osaka Expo
OSAKA — The 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo venue in Konohana Ward, Osaka, was crowded with people on Satu...
April 26, 2025