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Associated PressRetouched Images of Israel’s First Lady, Distributed by the State, Ignite a Fiery Ethics Debate
JERUSALEM (AP) — The photos seemed destined for posterity in Israel's state archives.
...January 11, 2026
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Defense & SecurityJapan Seeks to Enhance Defense Capabilities in Pacific as 3 National Security Documents to Be Revised
The government plans to present the goal of enhancing defense capabilities in the Pacific Ocean a...
January 11, 2026
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DeliciousElementary School Students’ Roasted Sweet Potato Gelato a Hot Seller
A gelato flavor designed by elementary school students using sweet potatoes grown locally in west...
January 11, 2026
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ElectionsJapan’s Opposition Parties Struggle to Draw Path Toward Election Cooperation; Difficult Challenges Lie Ahead for Each Party
Many members of opposition parties were caught off guard by news of a dissolution of the House of...
January 11, 2026
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ElectionsJapan’s Political Parties Hastily Prepare for Lower House Battle; LDP Sees High Cabinet Support as Advantage
Now that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has begun considering dissolving the House of Representati...
January 11, 2026
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Yomiuri EditorialDefense Spending Set to Top ¥9 Trillion: Vigilant Monitoring of Western Pacific Is Needed
Although national budgets tend to be rigid, Japan’s defense spending has seen a 70% increase over...
January 11, 2026
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Yomiuri EditorialLow-Efficacy Medical Care: Wasteful Medications, Tests Should Be Reduced
If medications with low efficacy are continued aimlessly or unnecessary medical tests are repeate...
January 11, 2026
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ReutersIran Warns Washington It Will Retaliate against Any Attack
DUBAI, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Iran warned President Donald Trump on Sunday that any U.S. attack would...
January 11, 2026
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ReutersIsrael on High Alert for Possibility of US Intervention in Iran, Sources Say
Jan 11 (Reuters) - Israel is on high alert for the possibility of any U.S. intervention in Iran a...
January 11, 2026
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EconomyJapan’ Stocks Expected to Surge After 3-Day Weekend, on Expectations of Lower House Election
Stock prices are expected to rise sharply on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Tuesday as Prime Ministe...
January 11, 2026
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DeliciousSake-steamed Seafood, Seasonal Vegetables Full of Flavor; Attractive Colorful Dish Perfect for Welcoming Guests
Steamed dishes enhance the taste of their ingredients.
...January 11, 2026
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TroubleshooterMy Daughter Is behind on Repaying Me for Covering Her Cosmetic Surgery
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a part-time worker in my 60s. My daughter, who is in her early 20s, drop...
January 11, 2026
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ReutersRubio and Netanyahu Spoke by Phone on Saturday, US Official Says
WASHINGTON, Jan 10 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke over the phone with Isra...
January 11, 2026
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General NewsJapanese Illumination Event in Yokoze, Saitama Prefecture, Lights up Garden of Ice
Illuminated icicles glow with an otherworldly light at night in Yokoze, Saitama Prefecture. The t...
January 11, 2026
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General NewsM5.1 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Iwate Pref.; No Risk of Tsunami
An 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit Iwate Prefecture on Sunday around 1:15 p.m., registering a 4 on t...
January 11, 2026