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Associated PressIran Meets UN Nuclear Watchdog in Geneva Ahead of More US Talks
GENEVA (AP) — Iran's top diplomat met with the head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency Monday, a...
February 17, 2026
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ObituariesRobert Duvall, Oscar-Winning Actor and ‘Godfather’ Mainstay, Dead at 95
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor of matchless versatility and dedication...
February 17, 2026
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ReutersGrok Faces More Scrutiny over Deepfakes as Irish Regulator Opens EU Privacy Investigation
LONDON (AP) — Elon Musk's social media platform X faces a European Union privacy investigation af...
February 17, 2026
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Olympics & ParalympicsMilano Cortina 2026: Figure Skaters Riku Miura, Ryuichi Kihara Pair Win Gold; Dramatic Comeback from 5th Place in SP
Figure skating pair Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, who placed fifth in the short program (SP), wo...
February 17, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Updated ‘Free and Open Indo-Pacific’ Initiative to Strengthen Cooperation on Economic Security with Like-Minded Nations
Japan’s newly updated Free and Open Indo-Pacific initiative will strengthen cooperation on econom...
February 17, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentRuling Coalition Calls for Opposition Participation in ‘National Council’ to Discuss Consumption Tax Reduction, Refundable Tax Credits
Senior members of the ruling coalition and opposition parties exchanged views on a supra-party “n...
February 17, 2026
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General NewsYoung People in Japan Grapple with Social Media Addiction
Young people ages 10 to 29 appear to have the highest rate of pathological social media use, with...
February 16, 2026
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Olympics & ParalympicsMilano Cortina 2026: Speed Skater Miho Takagi Extends Olympic Medal Haul to 9, Has Most Among Japanese Female Athletes for Summer, Winter Games
MILAN — Speed skater Miho Takagi won bronze in the women’s 500 meters in Milan on Sunday during t...
February 16, 2026
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Olympics & ParalympicsMilano Cortina 2026: Japan’s Dual Mogul Silver Medalist Ikuma Horishima Inspired by Former Champion Shinji Osada When Competing in Milan
“If you keep dreaming, the dream will be realized. If you put effort in without giving up, it wil...
February 16, 2026
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Yomiuri EditorialRevitalization of Shipbuilding Industry: Counter Chinese, S. Korean Competitors through Technological Innovation
Can Japan’s shipbuilding industry launch a counteroffensive and regain its position, having been ...
February 16, 2026
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Yomiuri EditorialSexual Abuse by Doctors: Despicable Acts that Betray Patient Trust
There is no end to incidents involving indecent acts committed by doctors and nurses against pati...
February 16, 2026
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General NewsOsaka Expo Mascot Myaku-Myaku-Themed Cafe Opens in Osaka, Set to Run Through Thursday
OSAKA — An official cafe of the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo opened Monday on the second floor of JP To...
February 16, 2026
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ReutersJapanese Shares Dip as Soft Data, Post-Election Lull Cap Moves
TOKYO, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Japanese shares drifted lower on Monday as weaker-than-expected economi...
February 16, 2026
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Olympics & ParalympicsMilano Cortina 2026: 500-Meter Bronze Gives Miho Takagi Drive For Top Race; Training Struggles Paid Off For Veteran Speedskater
Speedskater Miho Takagi threw herself into her coach’s arms as her third-place finish was confirm...
February 16, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Foreign Minister Says No Contact With China’s Counterpart During Security Conference in Munich
MUNICH — Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi told reporters on Saturday that he had no contact wit...
February 16, 2026