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Asia-PacificNo Abnormalities Found in China’s Inspection of Radiation in Fukushima Water, Marine Products
The China Atomic Energy Authority announced Monday that Chinese experts found no abnormalities in...
April 8, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialTrump Tariffs: This Is No Time To Be Floundering
The turmoil caused by the imposition of tariff measures by U.S. President Donald Trump is spreadi...
April 8, 2025
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ETC Failure: Lack of Preparedness Caused Widespread Disruption
This was a serious situation in which expressways — the main arteries of Japan — were disrupted f...
April 8, 2025
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Crime & CourtsRyoko Hirosue, Famous Japanese Actress, Arrested for Injuring Nurse; Police Say She Kicked, Scratched Victim at Shizuoka Pref. Hospital
Shizuoka prefectural police Department announced that Ryoko Hirosue, 44-year-old actress, was arr...
April 8, 2025
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Associated PressJudge Wants Range of Issues Addressed in $2.8 Billion NCAA Settlement before Final Approval
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The landmark $2.8 billion settlement that will reach into every corner of ...
April 8, 2025
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General NewsDangerously High Level of Methane Detected at Osaka-Kansai Expo; Organizer to Increase Number of Times Gas Measurements Taken
The organizer for the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo said Monday that a high concentration of methane was...
April 8, 2025
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EconomyKeidanren Chairman: Japan Should Take Leadership Role in Promoting Free, Open International Economic Order; Concerns over U.S. Tariffs’ Impact on Domestic Industry
Masakazu Tokura, chairman of Keidanren (Japan Business Federation), hopes the Japanese government...
April 8, 2025
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General NewsCherry Blossoms in Full Bloom Japan’s Okayama Prefecture; ‘View of Cherry Blossoms Seen Layered on Stone Walls Is Wonderful’ at Kakuzan Park in Tsuyama
TSUYAMA, Okayama — Cherry trees are in full bloom in Tsuyama City's Kakuzan Park (the ruins of Ts...
April 8, 2025
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Associated PressChina Says It Will ‘Fight to the End’ after Trump Threatens to Impose Still More Tariffs
BEIJING (AP) — China said Tuesday it would "fight to the end" and take countermeasures against th...
April 8, 2025
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General NewsOsaka-Kansai Expo Test Run Ends; Concerns Including Heat Stroke, Phone Charging Brought to Light
About 50,000 people visited the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo on Sunday, the final day of a three-day “t...
April 8, 2025
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MarketsJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Jumps 6%, Rebounds from Rout on Market Recovery Hopes
TOKYO, April 8 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average climbed 6% on Tuesday, rebounding from a ...
April 8, 2025
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Washington PostCracks Appear among Trump’s Cheerleaders Amid Market Turmoil
As the world reels from President Donald Trump’s trade war, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is ale...
April 8, 2025
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (April 8)
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April 8, 2025
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BaseballOhtani, Betts and World Series Champion Dodgers Visit Trump at the White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump welcomed Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and the reigning ch...
April 8, 2025
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Associated PressTrump Threatens More Tariffs on China as Global Markets Shudder over How Much Pain Economy Can Take
WASHINGTON (AP) — Undeterred by a panicked stock market, President Donald Trump threatened additi...
April 8, 2025