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CompaniesFuji TV Press Conference Lasted 10 Hours; Executives Spoke on Masahiro Nakai’s Scandal and Their Responsibilities
A press conference held by Fuji Television Network, Inc. over the scandal involving the retired e...
January 28, 2025
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General NewsPollen Dispersion in Tokyo Begins on Earliest Date on Record; Global Warming Seen As A Cause
Despite still being the middle of winter, the dispersion of pollen has already begun.
...January 28, 2025
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ReutersRwandan-Backed Rebels Enter Congo’s Goma in Major Escalation
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) - R wandan-backed rebels marched into eastern Congo’...
January 28, 2025
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Imperial FamilyEmperor, Empress, Princess Aiko Appreciate Monet Exhibition in Tokyo
The Emperor, the Empress and their daughter, Princess Aiko, went to the National Museum of Wester...
January 28, 2025
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Falls over 1% as Chip-Related Shares Track Nasdaq Lower (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell more than 1% on Tuesday as heavyweigh...
January 28, 2025
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General NewsTruck Falls into 10-Meter-Deep Sinkhole at Intersection in Saitama Pref.’s Yashio; Rescue Operations Underway
A truck fell into a sinkhole about 5 meters in diameter and 10 meters deep at an intersection on ...
January 28, 2025
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Crime & CourtsEx-Boxing World Champ Yakushiji Arrested for Assaulting Woman; Pole for Hanging Clothes Used in Attack
Former professional boxing world bantamweight champion Yasuei Yakushiji has been arrested on susp...
January 28, 2025
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PerspectivesJapan Woman Supports Single Moms in Rwanda; Provides Japanese Youth with Internship Opportunities in Africa
KIGALI — Several women in brightly colored aprons busily prepare lunch in the kitchen, while two ...
January 28, 2025
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Washington PostChina’s Deepseek AI App Sends U.S. Tech Stocks Reeling
The sudden popularity of a Chinese artificial intelligence app called DeepSeek pummeled tech stoc...
January 28, 2025
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ReutersGaza Residents Stream Home to the North after Hostage Breakthrough
CAIRO, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of Palestinians streamed along the main roads leading...
January 28, 2025
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Associated PressScott Bessent Confirmed as Treasury Secretary, Giving Him a Key Role in Extending Trump’s Tax Cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate confirmed billionaire investor Scott Bessent on Monday to serve...
January 28, 2025
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Associated PressAt Auschwitz Memorial, Survivors See Echoes of the Past in Rising Antisemitism
OSWIECIM, Poland (AP) — Auschwitz survivors warned Monday of the rising antisemitism and hatred t...
January 28, 2025
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Asia-PacificChina May Have Practiced Blocking U.S. Forces in Drill Near Taiwan, Says Japan Institute for National Fundamentals
A large-scale drill that the Chinese military conducted nearby Taiwan in December seems to have b...
January 28, 2025
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General NewsSurvey: Dissatisfaction with Politics Higher Among Social Media Users; DPFP, Reiwa Shinsengumi Benefit from Short Videos
The influence of social media on elections has been attracting attention. Former Hyogo Gov. Motoh...
January 28, 2025
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CompaniesElectric Plane to Ship Cargo Between Kyushu Cities in Trial Run, in Hopes of a Greener Delivery Industry
KITAKYUSHU — An electric aircraft will ship cargo between airports in Kyushu this summer in a tri...
January 27, 2025