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Politics & GovernmentMembers of Japan’s Ruling Liberal Democratic Party without Factions to Form Liaison Group for Political Reforms
Four members of the Liberal Democratic Party with no faction affiliations, including State Minister...
January 13, 2024
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Washington PostWashington Commanders set to Hire Adam Peters as General Manager
The Washington Commanders are set to hire Adam Peters as their new general manager, according to a p...
January 13, 2024
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Associated PressU.S. Military Strikes Another Houthi-Controlled Site After Warning Ships to Avoid Parts of Red Sea
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military early Saturday struck another Houthi-controlled site in Yemen th...
January 13, 2024
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Washington PostIowa at Odds with N.H. on Abortion, Posing Challenge for GOP Candidates
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – Billie Veach didn’t pause to think last year when asked what issues matter m...
January 13, 2024
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Noto Peninsula EarthquakeCollapsed Building in Wajima Suffered Damage to Footings; Underground Structures of Other Buildings in Area Likely Damaged
WAJIMA, Ishikawa — Despite being designed to have a high earthquake resistance, a seven-story reinfo...
January 13, 2024
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Japan In FocusEhime: Roof Tile Maker Uses Techniques to Produce Shichirin Stove
IMABARI, Ehime — Kikuma roof tiles are a specialty of Imabari, Ehime Prefecture. Their production me...
January 13, 2024
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Associated PressDonald Trump Ordered to Pay The New York Times and Its Reporters nearly $400,000 in Legal Fees
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump was ordered Friday to pay nearly $400,000 in legal fee...
January 13, 2024
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Associated PressIsrael Defends Itself at the UN’s Top Court against Allegations of Genocide in Gaza
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Accused of committing genocide against Palestinians, Israel insisted a...
January 13, 2024
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January 13, 2024
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Associated PressBanks Upbeat on US Consumer despite Bank Profit Declines, Inflation and Rising Debt Levels
NEW YORK (AP) — The biggest banks in the country posted strong profits last year, helped by higher i...
January 13, 2024
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Associated PressDelta Posts a $2 Billion Quarterly Profit, but Shares Dip as Airline Trims Forecast of 2024 Earnings
Delta Air Lines earned $2 billion in the fourth quarter, posted record full-year revenue, and says i...
January 13, 2024
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Noto Peninsula EarthquakeChildren at Suzu Evacuation Facility Cheer up Adults with Practical, Heartwarming Handmade Newspaper
SUZU, Ishikawa — With over 20,000 people continuing to take shelter following the Jan. 1 Noto Penins...
January 13, 2024
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Associated PressBritish Prime Minister Visits Ukraine to Give Aid and Reassurances of West’s Support against Russia
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak unveiled new military funding for Ukraine on...
January 13, 2024
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Associated PressBlinken Meets Chinese and Japanese Diplomats, Seeks Stability as Taiwan Voters Head to the Polls
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken met a senior Chinese diplomat on Friday, as the ...
January 13, 2024
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Japan In FocusHeirs to Kyoto Talent / Kimono Evangelist Brings Garment into Reiwa Era
KYOTO — Kimono designer Maria Kawahara believes that kimono can be worn more freely, like with a bel...
January 13, 2024