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Washington PostFallout from Columbia Capitulation Fuels Fears about Academic Freedom
University administrators across the nation are warning that Columbia University’s compliance wit...
March 25, 2025
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Associated PressTrump Officials Texted War Plans to a Group Chat in a Secure App That Included a Journalist
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top national security officials for U.S. President Donald Trump, including his ...
March 25, 2025
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Associated PressA Legal Showdown Looms in Israel as Netanyahu Moves to Oust Top Officials
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel again is fighting a war on multiple fronts, but a battle is also b...
March 25, 2025
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SoccerNews in Pictures / Japan Races Toward Another Round of World Cup Dreams
Japan defeated Bahrain 2-0 in the Asian qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup at Saitama Stadiu...
March 25, 2025
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ReutersU.S., Russia Wrap up Talks on Proposed Black Sea Ceasefire
RIYADH (Reuters) - U.S. and Russian officials wrapped up day-long talks on Monday focused on a na...
March 25, 2025
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Associated PressOscar-winning Palestinian Director Is Attacked by Israeli Settlers and Detained by the Army
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli settlers beat up one of the Palestinian codirectors of the Oscar-winning...
March 25, 2025
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Associated PressPostmaster General Louis DeJoy Resigns after 5 Years in the Position
The head of the beleaguered U.S. Postal Service, Louis DeJoy, resigned Monday after nearly five y...
March 25, 2025
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General NewsNagasaki’s Urakami Cathedral to Get New Bell to Replace One Damaged in Atomic Bombing of 1945
NAGASAKI — A U.S. project has completed work on a new bell to be donated to Urakami Cathedral in ...
March 25, 2025
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Defense & SecurityTrump Brings Uncertainty to Plan to Reorganize U.S. Forces in Japan
The Japanese and U.S. governments have been looking to reorganize U.S. forces stationed in Japan ...
March 25, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Opposition Leader Sees Some Success Over Half Year, But Lack of Signature Policies Drags Down Approval Rating
Sunday marked sixth months since Yoshihiko Noda, president of the Constitutional Democratic Party...
March 24, 2025
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General NewsPublic Japanese Language School Opens in Miyagi Pref.; Authorities Seek to Preserve Local Agriculture Industry
OSAKI, Miyagi — The opening ceremony for the public Japanese language school was held in Osaki, M...
March 24, 2025
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MarketsYomiuri 333 Stock Index Launched, Closes at 35,507.74
The Yomiuri Shimbun began publishing the Yomiuri Stock Index (Yomiuri 333) on Monday. The closing...
March 24, 2025
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General NewsCherry Blossoms Officially in Bloom in Tokyo, Beating Last Year’s Date by 5 Days
Cherry trees started flowering in Tokyo on Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced.
...March 24, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialSoil Removed during Fukushima Decontamination: Dispel Concerns, Push for Reuse
Fukushima Prefecture has no hope of recovery unless a path is opened for the disposal of soil rem...
March 24, 2025
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Defense & SecurityJapan’s Self-Defense Forces Joint Operations Command Established; Aims to Boost Response to Disasters, Contingencies
The Defense Ministry on Monday established Japan’s Self-Defense Forces Joint Operations Command (...
March 24, 2025