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Defense & SecurityU.S. to Set Up Space Forces in Japan in Dec.
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—The United States plans to set up space forces in Japan next month, Japanese D...
November 18, 2024
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General NewsMalaysia Growing in Popularity as Destination for Studying Abroad; British-style Education Available at Low Cost
Malaysia is becoming a popular destination among high school students who aim to study abroad aft...
November 18, 2024
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Japan In FocusSaga: Floats Parade through City in Karatsu Kunchi Autumn Festival; Annual Parade Has 400-Year History
KARATSU, Saga — The annual Karatsu Kunchi autumn festival took place in the city of Karatsu, Saga...
November 18, 2024
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ElectionsFormer Gov. Saito Projected to Win Hyogo Gubernatorial Election
Former Gov. Motohiko Saito projected to win the gubernatorial election in Hyogo Prefecture on Sun...
November 17, 2024
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General NewsEvent Held to Mark 5,000th Day Since 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake; Locals, Families who Lost Loved Ones Gathered
ISHINOMAKI, Miyagi — Locals and families who lost their loved ones remembered the 2011 Great East...
November 17, 2024
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Asia-PacificAPEC Leaders Vow to Maintain Free Trade System
Lima, Peru (Jiji Press)—Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum on Saturday reaffi...
November 17, 2024
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Crime & CourtsJapan Police Helping People Quit Illegal Part-Time Jobs
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese police are boosting support for people who have applied for “dark” pa...
November 17, 2024
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General NewsTraditional Japanese Celebratory Event Held Near Tokyo; Crowds Gather to Mark Completion of Building’s Frame with Mochimaki
A mochimaki event was held in Soka, Saitama Prefecture, on Sunday, and various small items such a...
November 17, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Innovation Party Formally Announces Leadership Race; New Chief to be Chosen From 4 Candidates on Dec. 1
The Japan Innovation Party on Sunday officially announced it would hold an election to choose a n...
November 17, 2024
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PerspectivesNew R&D Drone Facility in Tokyo to Change Logistics; MFLP/LOGIFRONT Tokyo Itabashi Aims to Solve
A gigantic logistics facility housing a research and development center for next-generation drone te...
November 17, 2024
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Washington PostHow the U.S. Arrest of Drug Lord ‘El Mayo’ Fueled Violence in Mexico
CULIACAN, Mexico - When a Mexican drug lord was bundled aboard a small Beechcraft jet and secretl...
November 17, 2024
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Washington PostMusk Appears to Pressure Trump on Cabinet and Tariffs, Raising Eyebrows
Elon Musk, the Tesla and SpaceX billionaire who has become President-elect Donald Trump’s “first ...
November 17, 2024
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Washington PostTrump’s Win Has Bitcoin Soaring. the ‘Normies’ Want In.
Daniel Manson had been hesitant to put his money into cryptocurrency. The 21-year-old New Jersey ...
November 17, 2024
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Washington PostWho Is Karoline Leavitt, the Youngest Pick for White House Press Secretary?
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Karoline Leavitt to be his White House press secretary, m...
November 17, 2024
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Washington PostTrump Won. the Celebrations Started. Then the Trouble Began.
PALM BEACH, Fla. - Former congressman Matt Gaetz greeted his admirers Thursday night on the lawn ...
November 17, 2024