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RugbyEddie Jones, Who Led Japan Rugby Team to Victory over South Africa, to Coach Blossoms Again
Former head coach of the Australian national rugby team Eddie Jones will again be coaching the Japan...
December 13, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentPolitical Fundraising Scandal Spreads to Kishida Faction; Calls for Explanation Yet to Generate Detailed Response
The repercussions of the political fundraising scandal involving factions of the Liberal Democratic ...
December 13, 2023
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Associated PressMore than 50 People Were Injured in a Nighttime Russian Missile Attack on the Ukrainian Capital
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s capital came under another ballistic missile attack early Wednesday, ...
December 13, 2023
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Environment‘Cold Stunned’ Sea Turtles Flown to Rehab in Florida
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Fifty-two endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles suffering from “cold stun” ar...
December 13, 2023
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ScienceScientists Discern Internal Structure of Dwarf Planet Eris
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Dwarf planet Eris, similar in size to its better-known cosmic cousin Pluto, h...
December 13, 2023
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Crime & CourtsAbe Faction Allegedly Asked Lawmakers to Report Cash in Move to Hide Kickbacks
The Liberal Democratic Party’s Abe faction is suspected of having asked its lawmakers to report as i...
December 13, 2023
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ScienceWhite House Delays Menthol Cigarette Ban
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House officials will take more time to review a sweeping plan from U.S. heal...
December 13, 2023
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Associated PressDelegates at UN Climate Talks in Dubai Agree to ‘Transition Away’ from Planet-warming Fossil Fuels
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — United Nations climate negotiators directed the world on Wednesda...
December 13, 2023
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Politics & Government4 Ministers to be Replaced Amid Hidden Funds Scandal; Some Lower-Ranking Abe Faction Officials to Remain
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to replace four Cabinet ministers and five senior vice mini...
December 13, 2023
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (December 13)
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December 13, 2023
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ScienceIran Sent Capsule Capable of Carrying Animals
TEHRAN (AP) — Iran said on Dec. 6 it sent a capsule into orbit capable of carrying animals as it pre...
December 13, 2023
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Ends Higher as Chip Shares Track Wall Street Gains
TOKYO, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rose for a third straight session on Wednesda...
December 13, 2023
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Other SportsStreet Skateboarding Worlds Kick Off in Tokyo
The qualifying rounds of the World Skateboarding Tour Tokyo Street World Championships kicked off at...
December 13, 2023
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General News‘Tax’ Takes Top Spot as Japan’s Kanji of the Year as Price Hikes Tighten Purse Strings
The kanji for tax was announced as the kanji of 2023 at Kiyomizudera temple, a World Heritage site i...
December 13, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Enacts Law to Monitor Unification Church Assets
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—The Diet, Japan’s parliament, on Wednesday passed into law a bill to monitor the ...
December 13, 2023