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General NewsJapan Confirms Season’s First Bird Flu Case in Saga (Update 1)
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A bird flu case has been confirmed at a chicken farm in Saga Prefecture, the ag...
November 25, 2023
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Associated PressSouth African Olympic Runner Oscar Pistorius Granted Parole, Will be Released from Prison on Jan. 5
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Double-amputee Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius was granted parole on Fr...
November 25, 2023
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Associated PressIreland’s Prime Minister Condemns Anti-Immigrant Protesters Who Rampaged through Central Dublin
LONDON (AP) — Ireland’s prime minister on Friday condemned anti-immigrant protesters who rampaged th...
November 25, 2023
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Associated PressAt Least 10 Thai Hostages Released by Hamas
BANGKOK (AP) — Hamas freed at least 10 Thai nationals seized in the group’s surprise attack on south...
November 25, 2023
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Associated PressRescuers in India Trying to Evacuate 41 Workers from a Collapsed Tunnel are Delayed Again
UTTARKASHI, India (AP) — Rescue teams trying to reach 41 construction workers trapped in a collapsed...
November 25, 2023
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Defense & SecurityTop Diplomats of Japan, U.S., South Korea Discuss North Korea Satellite Launch
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The top diplomats of the United States, South Korea and Japan held a call on ...
November 25, 2023
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Defense & SecurityChina, Russia May Effectively Become Allies: Japan Report
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — China and Russia may effectively become allies as they share common strategic g...
November 25, 2023
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CompaniesNissan to Invest $1.4 Billion to Make EV Versions of its Best-Selling Cars at its U.K. Factory
LONDON (AP) — Nissan will invest $1.4 billion to update its factory in northeast England to make ele...
November 25, 2023
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Figure SkatingJapan’s Kagiyama Leads NHK Trophy Figure Skating Event after Short Programs
OSAKA, Japan (AP) — Yuma Kagiyama of Japan upstaged two-time world champion and compatriot Shoma Uno...
November 25, 2023
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ObituariesPrize-Winning Japanese Author Shizuka Ijuin Dies at 73
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese prize-winning author Shizuka Ijuin died Friday. He was 73. Ijuin, whos...
November 25, 2023
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Travel SpotsKagoshima: Rare ‘Baby Dragon’ Farm Attracts Visitors Ahead of Year of Dragon
MINAMI-KYUSHU, Kagoshima — A seahorse aquaculture farm in Minami-Kyushu, Kagoshima Prefecture, is at...
November 25, 2023
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Political PulseAwareness of Bias Blind Spots Is the First Step to Mutual Understanding
When driving a car and changing lanes, if you rely only on your mirrors and neglect to look around w...
November 25, 2023
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General NewsDismantled Self-Defense Force Vehicles Sold Overseas as ‘Waste’
Export paperwork procedures were conducted for at least 19 Ground Self-Defense Force high-mobility v...
November 25, 2023
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Associated PressHamas Frees 24 Hostages in Exchange for 39 Palestinian Prisoners as Part of Cease-Fire Swap
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas on Friday released 24 hostages it held captive in Gaza for weeks, and...
November 25, 2023
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General NewsOperation of Unlicensed Taxis Rampant at Kansai Intl. Airport; Cabbies Cater to Foreign Travelers
OSAKA — The operation of unlicensed taxi services has become rampant at Kansai International Airport...
November 25, 2023