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General NewsInjuries Caused by Autumn Deer on Rise at Japan’s Nara Park
Nara, Nov. 14 (Jiji Press)—Incidents of tourists injured by male deer antlers at Japan’s Nara Par...
November 14, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentHayashi: Ishiba Has No Health Issues; Sleeping During Prime Minister Vote Was Due to ‘Cold Medicine’
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba does not have any health problems, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimas...
November 14, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentCDPJ’s Jun Azumi Appointed as Budget Committee Chairperson; 1st Opposition Member to Take Up Post in 30 Years
The House of Representatives on Wednesday appointed Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan lawm...
November 14, 2024
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Crime & CourtsInfluencer ‘Z Ri,’ 4 Other Men Arrested on Suspicion of Home Invasion; Suspect Is Known for Posting about Celebrity Scandals on X
Five men, including a company executive and renowned influencer, who goes by the name “Z Ri” on s...
November 14, 2024
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Politics & Government¥30,000 Benefit Eyed for Low-Income Households as Part of Comprehensive Economic Package; Ruling Parties Also Considering Child Benefits, Gas, Electricity Subsidies
The government and ruling parties have begun coordinating on plans to provide ¥30,000 per househo...
November 14, 2024
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Slides for Third Straight Day as Tech Losses Weigh (Update 1)
TOKYO, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average closed lower for a third-straight day on T...
November 14, 2024
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MarketsDollar Briefly Hits 4-Month High above 156 Yen in Tokyo
Tokyo, Nov. 14 (Jiji Press)—The dollar briefly climbed above ¥156 in Tokyo trading just before no...
November 14, 2024
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Crime & Courts47-Year-Old Man Arrested over Chiba Hotel Murder-Robbery
Ichihara, Chiba Pref., Nov. 14 (Jiji Press) — Japanese police have arrested a 47-year-old man on ...
November 14, 2024
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General NewsPhoto of Fukushima Nuclear Debris Released; JAEA Says It Will Begin Analysis Soon
The Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) on Wednesday released a photo of a small piece of nuclear f...
November 14, 2024
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (November 14)
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November 14, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapan, Britain to Create Forum of Foreign, Economy Ministers
London, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press) — Japan and Britain are considering setting up a forum of their fore...
November 14, 2024
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BaseballShohei Ohtani’s 50-50 Home Run Ball Displayed in Taipei Skyscraper; Record Setting Ball is Exhibited on 89th Floor of Taipei 101
TAIPEI — Los Angeles Dodgers star player Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball of the 2024 baseball ...
November 14, 2024
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Associated PressWhat Makes Walking So Great for Your Health and What Else You Need to Do
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Janet Rapp strode briskly down a paved path through the city zoo, waving a...
November 14, 2024
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Associated PressElon Musk Says He and Trump Have ‘Mandate to Delete’ Regulations. Ethics Laws Could Limit Musk Role
In picking billionaire Elon Musk to be "our cost cutter" for the U.S. government, President-elect...
November 14, 2024
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Associated PressInvestigation into Chinese Hacking Reveals ‘Broad and Significant’ Spying Effort, FBI Says
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal investigation into Chinese government efforts to hack into U.S. telec...
November 14, 2024