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Politics & GovernmentCDPJ Stresses Confrontation With Ruling Parties at Convention; Willing to Delay Passage of Budget Proposal
The major opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan has decided on its action plan for ...
February 25, 2025
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General NewsTemperatures Expected to Rise Over Weekend, with Tokyo to Reach 22 C; Meteorological Agency Warns Against Avalanches on Sea of Japan Side
Due to the influence of a high-pressure system, temperatures are expected to continue rising nati...
February 25, 2025
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General NewsJapanese Factory Store in Saitama Prefecture Sun-Dries Straw Hats in Cold of Winter; Drawing Out Moisture Makes Hats More Durable
KASUKABE, Saitama — Winter may not be a trendy season for wearing straw hats, but it is the ideal...
February 25, 2025
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GlobalU.N. General Assembly Adopts Resolution on Russia’s Aggression; U.S., Russia Vote Against
NEW YORK — The U.N. General Assembly adopted a resolution on the third anniversary of Russia’s ag...
February 25, 2025
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SumoHoshoryu Feels Weight of Duty Ahead of Debut as Yokozuna
OSAKA — Hoshoryu’s name appeared in the yokozuna slot of the official rankings for the first time...
February 25, 2025
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General NewsUkrainian Evacuees Trying to Make Most of Life in Japan; Displaced Ukrainian Mother Sets Roots with Sons
Olga Nasiedkina, 35, from the Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine is trying to put down roots in Ja...
February 25, 2025
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G7 SummitJapan’s Prime Minister Urges G7 Leaders to Avoid Showing Wrong Precedent over Russian Aggression against Ukraine; Ishiba Calls for Dialogue to Not Favor Russia
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba called for Group of Seven nation leaders to avoid showing the wrong...
February 25, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialJIP Hyogo assembly members: Aren’t they aware that their actions distorted election?
It is utterly astonishing that Hyogo prefectural assembly members spread unverified information i...
February 25, 2025
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Yomiuri Editorial
Abduction Issue: Govt Must Act with Sense of Urgency to Solve Problem
More than 20 years have passed since some of the Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea were ...
February 25, 2025
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Associated PressElevated Parts of Highway Being Built in South Korea Collapses, Killing 3 Workers
SEOUL (AP) — Elevated parts of a highway under construction collapsed in South Korea on Tuesday, ...
February 25, 2025
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Associated PressStarbucks Lays off 1,100 Corporate Employees as Coffee Chain Streamlines
Starbucks plans to lay off 1,100 corporate employees globally as new Chairman and CEO Brian Nicco...
February 25, 2025
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Washington PostGerman Election Winner Seeks ‘Independence’ from U.S. What Does That Mean?
Within hours of emerging as the near-certain next chancellor of Germany after Sunday’s election, ...
February 25, 2025
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EuropeFacial 3D Implants Helping Injured Ukrainian Soldiers Face Future; ‘Doctors for Heroes’ Project Aims for Social Rehabilitation
KYIV — Former Ukrainian soldier Vadym Holovko in February 2024 was conducting military operations...
February 25, 2025
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Defense & SecurityJapan, Philippines Agree to High-Level Dialogue over Defense Equipment Exports; Foreign Ministers Agree to Strengthen Ties to Counter China
MANILA — Defense Minister Gen Nakatani and his Philippine counterpart Gilberto Teodoro agreed Mon...
February 25, 2025
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TroubleshooterI Don’t Have the Courage to See My Unconscious Mother-in-Law; Am I Being Heartless?
I’m a civil servant in my late 40’s. Three months ago, my mother-in-law, who is in her 70s, colla...
February 25, 2025