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Washington PostHow Mike Johnson Clinched the Speakership — with an Assist from Trump
Speaker Mike Johnson will continue to lead House Republicans in the 119th Congress, a victory for...
January 4, 2025
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Washington PostCompanies Signal Court Fight ahead after Biden Blocks U.S. Steel Sale
President Joe Biden’s decision Friday to block the sale of U.S. Steel to a Japanese rival has ign...
January 4, 2025
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TechnologyRestoring Milan’s Duomo, One Statue at a Time
MILAN (AFP-Jiji) — In a workshop in the Milan suburbs, sculptor Giovanni Calderino completes his ...
January 4, 2025
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Associated PressUS New Vehicle Sales Rose 2.7% Last Year as Prices and Interest Rates Dropped a Little
DETROIT (AP) — New vehicle sales in the U.S. rose 2.7% last year as prices and interest rates eas...
January 4, 2025
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General NewsGovt to Launch Development Program for ASEAN Energy Sector; Japan-U.S. Joint Program for Regulations, Standards
The government from fiscal 2025 will launch a joint project with the United States to develop hum...
January 4, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialTurmoil after Martial Law Declaration: South Korea’s Politics, Judiciary Difficult to Understand
Though the arrest of its sitting president was suspended, the turmoil surrounding its politics an...
January 4, 2025
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Yomiuri Editorial
Measures for Uneven Distribution of Doctors: Effective Regulations Needed for Opening Practices
It is a problem that many rural areas are suffering from a shortage of doctors while there is a h...
January 4, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Trade Minister: Biden’s Block of U.S. Steel Sale Regrettable; Concerns Allegedly Voiced Over Future Investment
Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yoji Muto has expressed disappointment over U.S. President J...
January 4, 2025
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General NewsBack to Everyday Life; Travelers Come Back to Normality after Year-End, New Year’s Holidays
A Tokaido Shinkansen platform at JR Tokyo Station on Saturday morning is packed with travelers wh...
January 4, 2025
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EnvironmentDonkey Milk Cheese Meets Success in Albania
GJIROKASTER, Albania (AFP-Jiji) — “Donkey milk has the taste of love,” said Fatiko Basha as she c...
January 4, 2025
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ScienceCute Carnivores: Bloodthirsty California Squirrels Go Nuts for Vole Meat
WASHINGTON (AFP-Jiji) — Squirrels might look like adorable, nut-hoarding furballs, but some are r...
January 4, 2025
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General NewsJapan Allows 5 Countries to Renew Working Holiday Visas; Britain, Canada Among Eligible Countries
The government as of Dec. 1 has made it possible for young nationals from five countries includin...
January 4, 2025
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (January 4)
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January 4, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentGovt Plans to Send Former PM Suga to State Funeral for Former U.S. President Carter; Former PM to Head to Washington D.C.
The government plans to send former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga as a special envoy to former U....
January 4, 2025
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CompaniesJapanese Cosmetics Giants Struggle with Sales in China: Firms Seek to Develop New Markets in Global South
Japanese cosmetics giants are struggling in the Chinese market and are making moves to develop ne...
January 4, 2025