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General NewsYamagata Shinkansen Prolongs Suspension Between Fukushima, Shinjo Stations; Impact of Heavy Snow Continues
The Yamagata Shinkansen, which has been suspended between Fukushima and Shinjo stations since its...
February 9, 2025
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ReutersBaltic Nations Cut Ties to Russian Power Grid, Prepare to Link with EU
1VILAKA, Latvia, Feb 8 (Reuters) - The three Baltic states disconnected their electricity systems...
February 9, 2025
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Associated PressTrump Says He’s Firing Kennedy Center Board of Trustees Members and Naming Himself Chairman
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he is firing members of the board of trustees for t...
February 9, 2025
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TroubleshooterMy Son is Crazy about His Girlfriend, Who is Very Presumptuous
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a teacher in my 50s. My son, a graduate student who lives alone, began d...
February 9, 2025
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General NewsIshiba Gives Trump Golden Kabuto as Souvenir; Gift Made in PM’s Home Pref. of Tottori
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba presented U.S. President Donald Trump with a golden kabuto helmet o...
February 9, 2025
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ReutersCanada Seeks Stronger EU Trade Ties as Both Regions Threatened by Trump Tariffs
BRUSSELS, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Canada wants to deepen its economic ties with the EU and uphold globa...
February 9, 2025
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ReutersNorth Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Vows to Further Develop Nuclear Forces
SEOUL, Feb 9 (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un criticised trilateral military cooperati...
February 9, 2025
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Associated PressSpending Bill Talks Bog Down After Trump’s Efforts to Slash Government
WASHINGTON (AP) — Before President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress can enact much of the...
February 9, 2025
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Associated PressTrump Says Some White South Africans Are Oppressed, Could be Resettled in the US. They Say No Thanks
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Groups representing some of South Africa's white minority responde...
February 9, 2025
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General NewsHeavy Snow Expected to Continue on Sea of Japan Coast; Winter Pressure Pattern to Die Down Monday
The Meteorological Agency announced early Sunday morning that heavy snow will continue to fall in...
February 9, 2025
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Associated PressWar-torn Lebanon Forms Its First Government in Over 2 Years to End Deadlock
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s new prime minister on Saturday formed the country’s first full-fledged go...
February 9, 2025
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TroubleshooterMy Husband’s Excessive Attempts to Fight Body Odor are Backfiring
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a homemaker in my late 40s. My husband, who is about the same age as me ...
February 9, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentIshiba, Trump Keep it Friendly at White House Press Conference; Development of Close Relationship Between 2 Leaders Might Take Time
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba was able to create a friendly atmosphere with U.S. Pre...
February 9, 2025
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CompaniesJapan Business Federation Keidanren Picks Toyota Motor President as Next Vice Chair
The Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) plans to appoint Toyota Motor Corp. President Koji Sato...
February 9, 2025
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Defense & SecurityJapan’s Self-Defense Forces Teaming Up with Local Govts for Possible Nankai Trough Earthquake; Drills Conducted to Drop Relief Supplies
The Self-Defense Forces have made efforts to strengthen cooperation with local governments in pre...
February 8, 2025