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Washington PostA Russian Strike on a Playground Leaves Zelensky’s Hometown in Anguish
KRYVYI RIH, Ukraine - The priests arrived at the children’s playground with a teddy bear, swingin...
April 8, 2025
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MarketsJapan’s Nikkei Ends 6% Higher on Market Recovery Hopes
TOKYO, April 8 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average closed 6% higher on Tuesday, recovering f...
April 8, 2025
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General NewsVisitors Mesmerized by Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo Spring
TOKYO — Tokyo was wrapped in spring warmth on Tuesday, when visitors to one of the city’s famous ...
April 8, 2025
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General NewsCherry Blossoms Begin Blooming in Japan’s Niigata Prefecture
NIIGATA — The blooming of cherry blossoms in Takada Castle Site Park in Joetsu and Niigata City, ...
April 8, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentIshiba Instructs Ministers to Analyze Impact of U.S. Tariffs on Japan; Govt Aims to Hold Direct Negotiations with Trump Over Tariffs
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba instructed his Cabinet members to comprehensively assess the impact...
April 8, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentTrump: Japan Treats U.S. Poorly
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump posted a comment online after he discussed tariff issues...
April 8, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentIshiba, Trump Talk Over Phone, Agree to Ministerial Level Tariff Talks; PM Reiterates Desire for In-Person Meeting
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said he conveyed his “deep concern” to U.S. President Donald Trump ...
April 8, 2025
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BaseballJuan Soto’s RBI Double Leads Mets over Marlins 2-0 for 5-Game Winning Streak
NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Soto hit a go-ahead double in the third inning and Kodai Senga combined with...
April 8, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentIshiba Avoids Offering Criticism, Bargaining Chips to Trump; PM Stresses Japan’s Investment in U.S.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba refrained from criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump during their...
April 8, 2025
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CompaniesTrump Orders CIFUS Review over Nippon Steel’s Plan to Buy U.S. Steel; Opening Up Possibility Deal Could Proceed
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered a fresh review by the Committee on Foreign I...
April 8, 2025
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EconomyJapanese Regional Business Cite Concern over U.S. Tariffs in BOJ Report; Personal Consumption Viewed Positively
Anxiety over tariff policies announced by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is sp...
April 8, 2025
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YIESCracks in Japan, U.S., European Ties Benefit China, Says Former Japanese Ambassador to China
Hideo Tarumi, former ambassador to China, said on Monday that it would be “extremely convenient” ...
April 8, 2025
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BaseballOhtani Breaks out of Mini-Slump and Falls Just a Double Short of Hitting for the Cycle
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shohei Ohtani got going again at the plate Monday night, falling just a double ...
April 8, 2025
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Asia-PacificNo Abnormalities Found in China’s Inspection of Radiation in Fukushima Water, Marine Products
The China Atomic Energy Authority announced Monday that Chinese experts found no abnormalities in...
April 8, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialTrump Tariffs: This Is No Time To Be Floundering
The turmoil caused by the imposition of tariff measures by U.S. President Donald Trump is spreadi...
April 8, 2025