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ReutersIsrael Pounds Central Gaza, Thousands of Palestinians Try to Escape
CAIRO/GAZA/JERUSALEM, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Israeli forces pounded central Gaza by land, sea and air on...
December 28, 2023
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Associated PressUS Announces New Weapons package for Ukraine, as Funds Dwindle and Congress Is Stalled on Aid Bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Wednesday announced what officials say could be the final package of m...
December 28, 2023
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (December 28)
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December 28, 2023
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SoccerJapan Forward Kaoru Mitoma Is a Major Doubt for Next Month’s Asian Cup Due to Ankle Injury
BRIGHTON, England (AP) — Japan forward Kaoru Mitoma is a major doubt for next month's Asian Cup afte...
December 28, 2023
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TennisNaomi Osaka Hits Practice Court to Prepare for Her Tennis Return at the Brisbane International
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Former No. 1 and new mom Naomi Osaka hit the practice court Wednesday ahe...
December 28, 2023
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Crime & CourtsFormer Japan Vice Justice Minister Mito Kakizawa Arrested Over Vote-Buying (Update 1)
Mito Kakizawa, a House of Representatives member and former vice justice minister, was arrested Thur...
December 28, 2023
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Defense & SecurityJapan Land Minister OK’s Design Changes for Okinawa Base Relocation; First Case of ‘Execution by Proxy’ under Law (Update 1)
Land minister Tetsuo Saito approved on Thursday design changes necessary for the relocation of a U.S...
December 28, 2023
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BaseballYoshinobu Yamamoto Joins the Los Angeles Dodgers, Vows to Compete for Championships Alongside Ohtani
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Just over six years after Yoshinobu Yamamoto watched a playoff game from the rauc...
December 28, 2023
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CompaniesPaper Wholesalers to Face Bid-Rigging Fines
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s Fair Trade Commission plans to fine paper wholesalers Kokusai Pulp & Pa...
December 28, 2023
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EconomyJapan Tightens Handset Discount Restrictions
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s communications ministry on Wednesday tightened restrictions on mobile p...
December 28, 2023
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Associated PressThe New York Times Sues OpenAI and Microsoft for Using Its Stories to Train Chatbots
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Times is striking back against the threat that artificial intelligence ...
December 28, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Govt Panel Proposes Use of Ride-Sharing Services at Osaka Expo
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A Japanese government panel proposed Tuesday that ride-sharing services be util...
December 28, 2023
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General NewsStormy Weather Expected Nationwide on New Year’s Eve
A developing low-pressure system is expected to pass near Japan, causing stormy weather nationwide o...
December 28, 2023
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BaseballDodgers and Free-Agent Pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto Finalize Their 12-year Deal
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers have finalized their 12-year deal with right-hander Yoshi...
December 28, 2023
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Asia-PacificPottery Museum Reopens in Vietnam Through Long-lasting Bonds With Late Japanese Archaeologist
KIM LAN VILLAGE, Vietnam — A pottery museum, which a late Japanese archaeologist worked enthusiastic...
December 28, 2023