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Associated PressIndia Blames Pakistan for a Deadly Attack in Kashmir and Suspends a Key Water Treaty
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — India blamed Pakistan on Wednesday for a militant attack that killed 26 pe...
April 24, 2025
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Associated PressCatholic Faithful Pay Their Final Respects to Pope Francis as Public Viewing Begins
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Thousands of people began filing through St. Peter's Basilica to pay their fi...
April 24, 2025
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Associated PressDisputed Kashmir Witnesses Deadliest Attack on Civilians in Years, Sparking Fears of Rising Tensions
NEW DELHI (AP) — At least 26 people were killed and 17 others wounded after gunmen opened fire on...
April 24, 2025
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Associated PressPope Francis Had a Troubled Course on Dealing with Clergy Sexual Abuse
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Few could have predicted that a comment Pope Francis made during a 2018 visit...
April 24, 2025
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Associated PressA Magnitude 6.2 Quake Shakes Istanbul and Injures More Than 230 People
ISTANBUL (AP) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 shook Istanbul and other areas ...
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Associated PressWall Street Rises and Markets Rally Worldwide as Trump Softens His Tough Talk on Tariffs and the Fed
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose Wednesday as a worldwide rally came back around to Wall Street a...
April 24, 2025
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EconomyTrump Aims to ‘Shock and Awe’ with Tariff Policy; Japanese Business Leader Examines U.S. Moves
Jun Sawada, chairman of the Japan-U.S. Business Council, said during an interview with The Yomiur...
April 24, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan, Costa Rica to Establish Policy Consultation Framework; Foreign Ministers’ Meeting to Be Held in Tokyo
Japan and Costa Rica have entered the final stage of negotiations to establish a framework for bi...
April 24, 2025
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General NewsJapan’s Volunteer Probation Officer System Attracts Overseas Attention; Japan Leading Way in Creating Intl Rules
A Japanese system in which volunteers take on the role of parole officers has been attracting gro...
April 23, 2025
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Defense & SecurityJapan, Philippines Likely to Sign Military Information Agreement; GSOMIA Needed for Countries to Exchange Sensitive Military Info
The Japanese and Philippine governments have entered the final phase in coordinating the early si...
April 23, 2025
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Japan In FocusMerchant’s House from Edo Period Given Special Designation in Japan; City Govt Gave Designation to Preserve Community, Help City Development
OKAZAKI, Aichi — The Hiraoka family’s former residence, which belonged to a merchant family and w...
April 23, 2025
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Japan In FocusOtaru’s ‘Herring Mansion’ Reopens to Public; Historic Building Had Been Closed for Repairs Following 2023 Heavy Rains
OTARU, Hokkaido — The Otaru Nishin Goten, or Herring Mansion, welcomed visitors once more in earl...
April 23, 2025
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Climate ChangeEurope Had Most Widespread Floods for More Than Decade in 2024
BRUSSELS (Reuters) — Europe faced its most widespread flooding last year since 2013, with 30% of ...
April 23, 2025
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Ends at 3-Week High on Wall Street Rebound, Tech Boost
TOKYO, April 23 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei hit a three-week closing high on Wednesday as a strong...
April 23, 2025
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Associated PressBells Toll as Pope Francis’ Body is Transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica for 3 Days of Public Viewing
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The bells of St. Peter’s tolled Wednesday as the body of Pope Francis was tra...
April 23, 2025
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