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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Opposition DPFP to Prioritize Income Tax Reform, Also Seek Consumption Tax Cut in Inter-Party Talks
The Democratic Party for the People’s demands in policy talks with the ruling Liberal Democratic ...
November 7, 2024
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ReutersNissan Plans 9,000 Job Cuts, Slashes Annual Profit Outlook
TOKYO (Reuters) - Nissan Motor said it would slash 9,000 jobs and cut global production capacity ...
November 7, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Innovation Party’s Leader to Resign
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan Innovation Party leader Nobuyuki Baba announced his intention Wednesda...
November 7, 2024
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US Presidential ElectionUS Election: Trump Victory Heightens Risks for BOJ as Yen Renews Slide
TOKYO (Reuters) - A dollar rally triggered by Republican Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presi...
November 7, 2024
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ScienceScientists Rebuild the Face of 400-year-old Polish ‘Vampire’
PIEN, Poland (Reuters) — Buried with a padlock on her foot and an iron sickle across her neck, “Z...
November 7, 2024
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (11/8-11/14)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. View t...
November 7, 2024
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US Presidential ElectionU.S. Election: Mix of Anxiety, Hope Swirls in Japan Over Trump’s Victory; Nihon Hidankyo Cochair Fears World Free of N-Weapons ‘May Be Elusive’
A combination of anxiety and hope swirled in Japan after former U.S. President Donald Trump, who ...
November 7, 2024
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Associated PressIndonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki Erupts for the Second Time in a Week
MAUMERE, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted again Thursday, spewing a ...
November 7, 2024
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Associated PressFederal Reserve Is Set to Cut Interest Rates Again as Post-Election Uncertainty Grows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials are poised Thursday to reduce their key interest rate...
November 7, 2024
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Associated PressUS Election: Trump’s Second Term Could Realign US Diplomacy Toward Authoritarian Leaders
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary's fiery, right-wing leader says Donald Trump's victory will help...
November 7, 2024
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US Presidential ElectionUS Election: Joe Biden Gets Blamed by Harris Allies for the Vice President’s Resounding Loss
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden's name wasn't on the ballot, but history will likely remember Kamala ...
November 7, 2024
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Yomiuri EditorialU.S. presidential election: What changes will Trump’sreturn to power bring? / Fixing divisions, rebuilding order urgently needed
Former Republican U.S. President Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election, defeating Democ...
November 7, 2024
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General NewsNuclear Fuel Debris Sample Removed At Fukushima Plant; Material To Be Analyzed Ahead Of Full-Scale Removal
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. successfully removed a small amount of nuclear fuel d...
November 7, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentEconomy Ministry Aims To Boost Japan’s Content Industry; Study Group Eyes Ways To Improve Competitiveness
The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry held the first meeting of its study group for the entert...
November 7, 2024
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CompaniesNintendo’s Switch Successor to Be Backward Compatible; Online Services Also Carried Over to New Console Generation
Nintendo Co. said Wednesday that the successor to its Nintendo Switch flagship game console will ...
November 7, 2024