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General NewsSomeiyoshino Cherry blossoms in Full Bloom in Japan’s Mito
MITO, Ibaraki Pref. — The city’s Someiyoshino cherry blossoms reached their peak bloom on Tuesday...
April 9, 2025
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Associated PressAP Wins Reinstatement to White House Events after Judge Rules Government Can’t Bar Its Journalists
A federal judge ordered the White House on Tuesday to restore The Associated Press' full access t...
April 9, 2025
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Associated PressStrong Quake Shakes Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A strong earthquake shook Taiwan on Wednesday morning, setting off alarms i...
April 9, 2025
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ReutersSouth Korea Opposition Leader Lee Steps Down amid Expectations of Presidential Run
SEOUL, April 9 (Reuters) — South Korea's main opposition party head Lee Jae-myung said on Wednesd...
April 9, 2025
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Associated PressIran’s Foreign Minister Says He Will Have Indirect Talks with US Envoy over Tehran’s Nuclear Program
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran 's foreign minister said Tuesday he'll meet with U.S. env...
April 9, 2025
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ReutersPrince Harry’s Lawyer Tells London Court U.K. Security Stance ‘Unjustified’
LONDON, April 8 (Reuters) — Prince Harry made a rare public appearance in Britain on Tuesday at L...
April 9, 2025
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ReutersTSMC Could Face $1 billion Or More Fine from U.S. Probe, Sources Say
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing 2330.TW could face a penalty of $1 billion or more to settle a...
April 9, 2025
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Associated PressUkraine’s Zelenskyy Says 2 Chinese Were Caught Fighting Alongside Russia
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Ukrainian military has captured two Chinese men fighting alongside the R...
April 9, 2025
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AFP-JIJINikkei Average Sheds over 1,300 Points in Morning
Tokyo, April 9 —Japan’s key Nikkei 225 stock average plunged over 1,300 points at one point Wedne...
April 9, 2025
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ReutersU.S. Intelligence Agency Warns China Is Trying to Recruit Government Employees
WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) — The U.S. warned on Tuesday that Chinese intelligence is using dec...
April 9, 2025
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ReutersS&P 500 Hits Lowest Close in Almost A Year As Hopes Wane for Tariff Concessions
The S&P 500 sold off sharply on Tuesday to close below 5,000 points for the first time in almost ...
April 9, 2025
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ArtMany Japan Companies, Brands Show Up at Milan Design Week; Time & Style, Lexus Among Firms Showing Off Their Latest Designs, Tech
MILAN — Milan Design Week, which hosts various design and art events in and around Milan, began o...
April 9, 2025
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Imperial FamilyImperial Couple Interacts with Families of War Dead, Ex-Islanders during Their Visit to Iwoto Island
The Emperor and Empress, during their first visit to Iwoto Island on Monday, spoke with families ...
April 9, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentTrump Assigns Bessent, Greer to Lead Trade Negotiations with Japan; Japan Picks Economic Revitalization Minister Akazawa
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday assigned Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and ...
April 8, 2025
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ReutersU.S. Supreme Court Lets Trump Pursue Deportations under 1798 Law, with Limits
WASHINGTON, April 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday allowed Donald Trump to pursue d...
April 8, 2025