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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
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Crime & CourtsPapers on Ex-passport Center Staffer Sent to Prosecutors over Alleged Stealing of Sticky Note with Personal Information; 1,920 People May Have Been Affected
Papers have been sent to prosecutors on a former employee of a Tokyo metropolitan government passpor...
November 24, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentJapan EV Subsidy Program to Evaluate Measures by Manufacturers; Charging Point Numbers, Response to Issues to Impact Subsidies
The government plans to review its criteria for the calculation of subsidies for people buying elect...
November 24, 2023
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Politics & Government‘Unexpected’ South Korea Court Decision in Favor of ‘Comfort Women’ Puts Damper on Improving Ties with Japan
SEOUL — Just when it seemed that the South Korean judiciary had been issuing reasonable judgments, t...
November 24, 2023
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Washington PostWhy are Israel and Hamas at War? A Basic Explainer.
Israel and Hamas have been at war for more than six weeks. Over 11,100 Palestinians had been killed ...
November 24, 2023
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ReutersGaza Truce Appears to Hold Shakily as Israel, Hamas Start Ceasefire
GAZA-ISRAEL BORDER, Nov 24 (Reuters) – There were no major reports of bombings, artillery strikes or...
November 24, 2023
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Washington PostNobody Wanted Elvis the Dog. Then a Former Elvis Impersonator Saw Him.
There was just one dog left behind, and his name was Elvis. The other 61 dogs and cats at the Chi...
November 24, 2023
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ReutersFoxconn Founder Terry Gou Withdraws from Race to be Taiwan President
TAIPEI, Nov 24 (Reuters) – Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of major Apple AAPL.O supplier Foxconn...
November 24, 2023
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BaseballYomiuri Giants Unveil 90th Anniversary Tiffany Collaboration; Giants Bring Back ‘TG’ Logo after 70 Years
The Yomiuri Giants announced Thursday their plans for its upcoming 90th anniversary next season. ...
November 24, 2023
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Yomiuri EditorialRacking Up Expensive Tabs: Malicious Business Practices by Male Host Club Workers Unacceptable
Young women racking up expensive tabs for food and drink at host clubs offering male companionship, ...
November 24, 2023
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Yomiuri Editorial
Ukraine: How Can Battlefield ‘Stalemate’ be overcome?
The situation in Ukraine seems to have reached a stalemate, as Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Ru...
November 24, 2023
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Defense & SecurityJapan Defense Minister: ‘Some Kind of Object’ Newly in Orbit Following North Korea’s ‘Satellite’ Launch
Defense Minister Minoru Kihara said at a press conference on Friday that “some kind of object” was n...
November 24, 2023
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Washington PostMany in Middle East Blame United States for Devastation in Gaza
CAIRO – The entire front page of a Lebanese newspaper this month displayed President Biden’s face su...
November 24, 2023
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Travel SpotsJapan’s Adorable Giant Panda Fuhin Celebrates 3rd Birthday with Ice Blocks, Bamboo
Fuhin adorably hugs blocks of ice carved into the shape of Japanese maple leaves given to her by the...
November 24, 2023
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Washington PostCharles Peters, Washington Monthly Founder, Dies at 96
Charles Peters, founder and longtime editor of Washington Monthly, considered himself the Don Quixot...
November 24, 2023