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ReutersGerman Emissions Fell Only Modestly in 2025
BERLIN (Reuters) — Germany’s greenhouse gas emissions fell only marginally in 2025, as weak progr...
January 23, 2026
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ElectionsStage Set for Feb. 8 Election in Japan with Dissolution of Lower House
The House of Representatives was dissolved on Friday, setting the stage for a Feb. 8 lower house ...
January 23, 2026
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Bonds Mixed as BOJ Policy Decision Looms
TOKYO, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Japanese stocks edged higher on Friday as investors took early cues fro...
January 23, 2026
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (January 23)
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January 23, 2026
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Olympics & ParalympicsJudo Champ Uta Abe, Deaflympics Discus Medalist Masateru Yugami Honored at Japan Sports Awards
Judo champion Uta Abe has received the grand prize in the 74th Japan Sports Awards, while Deaflym...
January 23, 2026
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Associated Press‘Sinners’ Makes History, Setting Oscars Nomination Record
Ryan Coogler’s blues-steeped vampire epic “Sinners” led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th...
January 23, 2026
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ReutersBOJ Keeps Rates Steady, Raises Growth and Inflation Forecasts
TOKYO (Reuters) — The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Friday and raised its economic ...
January 23, 2026
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Associated PressNew Water Taxi Service Launches between Miami and Miami Beach
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — South Florida commuters traveling to or from the beach might be able to ...
January 23, 2026
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General NewsJapan’s North Hit with Heavy Snow; Multiple Areas Record Season’s Lowest Temp
Heavy snow fell over a wide area along the Sea of Japan side, mainly in the Hokuriku region, from...
January 23, 2026
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TennisNaomi Osaka Tones down Her Walk-on Outfit. Turns up the Heat at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Fashion and friction have been the defining features for Naomi Osaka ...
January 23, 2026
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Associated PressHomicide Rate Declines Sharply in Dozens of US Cities, a New Report Shows
Data collected from 35 American cities showed a 21% decrease in the homicide rate from 2024 to 20...
January 23, 2026
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Associated PressRescue Efforts Underway after Landslides Hit New Zealand Campground and House with 2 Confirmed Dead
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Landslides hit a house and a campground in New Zealand on Thursday, l...
January 23, 2026
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FashionIconic Japanese Bag Maker Yoshida Marks 90 Years of Durable, Innovative Design
Tokyo-based bag maker Yoshida & Co., known as “Yoshida Kaban,” celebrated its 90th anniversary la...
January 23, 2026
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Insights Into The WorldTakaichi Should Learn the Patience of Fukuzawa
By Masayuki Yamauchi / Special to The Yomiuri Shimbun [posttime] JST, [postdate] What should a ...
January 23, 2026
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Associated PressDicaprio to AP on Oscar Nomination: ‘It’s about Trying to Be in Films That Are Memorable’
Leonardo DiCaprio picked up his sixth lead actor Oscar nomination Thursday morning for carrying t...
January 23, 2026