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Yomiuri EditorialGaza ceasefire agreement: Turn the deal into a permanent peace
The fighting that has killed people and destroyed the lives of many others for more than 15 month...
January 17, 2025
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Associated PressDonald Trump Vows to help ‘Troubled’ Hollywood with Mel Gibson, Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump wants to make Hollywood “bigger, better and stronger” and has cast M...
January 17, 2025
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Associated PressChina’s Economy Expands 5% in 2024, Reaching Target Helped by Strong Exports, Stimulus Measures
HONG KONG (AP) — China's economy expanded at a 5% annual pace in 2024, slower than the year befor...
January 17, 2025
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ReutersChina’s Population Falls for a Third Consecutive Year
HONG KONG (Reuters) - China's population fell for a third consecutive year in 2024, with the numb...
January 17, 2025
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ReutersAdopted Wild Boar can Stay with Her Owner, French Court Rules
CHAOURCE, France (Reuters) - A wild boar adopted by a French horse breeder can remain with her ow...
January 17, 2025
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ReutersThai Resort Island Phuket Grapples with Growing Garbage Crisis
PHUKET, Thailand (Reuters) - Plastic bottles and empty beer cans roll on the sea floor in the wat...
January 17, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentLaos Prime Minister Set to Meet with Japan Prime Minister Ishiba During Visit to Japan From Tuesday
Laotian Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone will visit Japan from Tuesday to Thursday and meet with...
January 17, 2025
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BaseballShohei Ohtani to Donate $500,000 for L.A. Fire Relief
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will donate $500,000 to support firefighters and victims o...
January 17, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentForeign Minister Iwaya Attends Palau President’s Inauguration; Pacific Island Nation’s Maritime Security Discussed
Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya attended the inauguration of Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr., ...
January 17, 2025
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Ends Lower ahead of Trump Inauguration; Firmer Yen Hurts Exporters (Update 1)
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average slipped on Friday amid caution ahead of market rea...
January 17, 2025
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General NewsGiant Snow Monsters Appear in Hakkoda Mountains; Tourists Flock to Area to See Snow-Covered Trees
AOMORI — The Hakkoda Mountains in Aomori Prefecture are now guarded by soft rime, better known as...
January 17, 2025
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Manga & Anime‘Ranma½’ Back After 30 Years; Beloved Japanese Anime Classic Transformed, Original Cast Returning
After 30 years, Rumiko Takahashi’s slapstick rom-com “Ranma1/2” is back. With its bold characters...
January 17, 2025
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Manga & AnimeAnimation Legend Rintaro’s Autobiographical Manga, a Reverse Import from France
“Ginga Tetsudo 999” (“Galaxy Express 999”) in 1979, “Genma Taisen” (“Harmagedon”) in 1983 and “Me...
January 17, 2025
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General NewsGreat Hanshin Earthquake’s victims remembered 30 years on; Emperor, Empress Attend Memorial Ceremony in Kobe (Update 1)
KOBE — Memorials dedicated to the 6,434 victims of the Great Hanshin Earthquake took place in Hyo...
January 17, 2025
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ReutersBezos’ Blue Origin Reaches Orbit in First New Glenn Launch, Misses Booster Landing
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Blue Origin's giant New Glenn rocket blasted off from Florida...
January 17, 2025