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Yomiuri EditorialPension system reform bill: The government cannot just keep fearing criticism
In order for everyone to live out their senior years with peace of mind, it is essential to conti...
May 1, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentStockpiled Rice Slow to Reach Retailers, Consumers; Over 90% Sold in March Still with Govt., Distributors in Mid-April
Government stockpiled rice auctioned in March is taking time to become available to consumers. As...
May 1, 2025
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Washington PostRwanda Responds Warmly to Trump Request to Take Noncitizen Deportees
The Trump administration’s efforts to significantly broaden the number of countries willing to ac...
May 1, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentAkazawa Arrives in U.S. for 2nd Round of Tariff Talks; ‘Win-Win’ Solution Sought by Economic Revitalization Minister
WASHINGTON — Economic revitalization minister Ryosei Akazawa arrived in Washington on Wednesday f...
May 1, 2025
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CompaniesFuji TV Vows to Change Corporate Culture; President Calls Victimization of Others Unforgivable
Fuji Television Network, Inc. vowed to take measures to change its corporate culture, which was s...
May 1, 2025
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Associated PressKremlin Says Putin Is Open to Ukraine Peace but Warns against Rushing a Deal
MOSCOW, April 30 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin is open to peace in Ukraine and intense wor...
May 1, 2025
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ReutersSouth Korea’s Deadly Fires Made Twice as Likely by Climate Change, Researchers Say
SINGAPORE, May 1 (Reuters) - South Korea's worst ever wildfires in March were made twice as likel...
May 1, 2025
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Travel SpotsOyamazakura Cherry Trees now in Full Bloom in Fukushima; ‘Rare Cherry Blossoms’ were Planted in 2001 to Celebrate Birth of Princess Aiko
FUKUSHIMA — Having survived the harsh winter, about 3,000 oyamazakura cherry trees are now in ful...
May 1, 2025
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ReutersIndia Closes Airspace to Pakistan Airlines as Tensions Rise
April 30 (Reuters) - India shut its airspace to Pakistani airlines on Wednesday, the government s...
May 1, 2025
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ReutersFord Kills Project to Develop Tesla-like Electronic Brain
DETROIT, April 30 (Reuters) - Ford Motor F.Nhas killed a program to develop next-generation elect...
May 1, 2025
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ReutersSouth Korea’s Acting Leader Han Set to Resign before Presidential Run, Yonhap Says
SEOUL, May 1 (Reuters) - South Korea's acting leader Han Duck-soo is expected to resign on Thursd...
May 1, 2025
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MarketsBOJ Keeps Policy Intact, Cuts FY 2025 GDP Forecast (UPDATE 2)
Tokyo, May 1 (Jiji Press)—The Bank of Japan on Thursday decided to keep its monetary policy uncha...
May 1, 2025
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General NewsCrews Enter Saitama Pref. Sewer Pipe for First Time since Jan. Sinkhole Accident
Police and firefighters wearing oxygen tanks on Thursday entered the sewer pipe where a truck dri...
May 1, 2025
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Associated PressThe Senate Votes down Resolution to Block Trump’s Global Tariffs Amid Economic Turmoil
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans narrowly voted down a Democratic resolution Wednesday that w...
May 1, 2025
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CompaniesFuji Media to Swing into Net Loss
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Fuji Media Holdings Inc. said Wednesday that it expects to swing into a net lo...
May 1, 2025