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Figure SkatingShoma Uno to Showcase New Program in Japan in His Bid for a Grand Prix Finals Spot
TOKYO (AP) — Two-time World champion Shoma Uno will showcase his new programs at the NHK Trophy as h...
November 23, 2023
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CompaniesIsuzu Chairman Katayama to Take Helm of JAMA
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Isuzu Motors Ltd. Chairman and CEO Masanori Katayama will become chairman of th...
November 23, 2023
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Associated PressShadowy Hamas Leader in Gaza Is at Top of Israel’s Hit List after Last Month’s Deadly Attack
The mastermind of the Hamas attack on Israel that triggered the worst Israeli-Palestinian bloodshed ...
November 23, 2023
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Associated PressWhat the Events Leading Up to Sam Altman’s Reinstatement at OpenAI Mean for the Industry’s Future
NEW YORK (AP) — It's been quite a week for ChatGPT-maker OpenAI — and co-founder Sam Altman....
November 23, 2023
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Associated PressIsrael Says Hostage Release Will Not Take Place before Friday, as Talks Are Ongoing
Israel’s national security adviser said late Wednesday that cease-fire talks with the Hamas militant...
November 23, 2023
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Associated PressHawaii’s Governor Wants to Make It Easier for Travelers from Japan to Visit the Islands
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii leaders want to make it easier for tourists from Japan to visit the U.S. stat...
November 23, 2023
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Crime & CourtsHigh Court Rejects N-damages Claim against Govt
NAGOYA (Jiji Press) — The Nagoya High Court on Wednesday rejected a damages claim against the Japane...
November 23, 2023
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PerspectivesNPO Rocinantes strives to provide medical services in Sudan
Rocinantes, a Kitakyushu-based nonprofit organization, has been named as recipient of the 30th Yomiu...
November 23, 2023
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ReutersNorth Korea Scraps Military Deal with South, Vows to Deploy New Weapons at Border
SEOUL (Reuters) — North Korea said on Thursday it would deploy stronger armed forces and new weapons...
November 23, 2023
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Associated PressKing Charles III Honors K-pop Girl Group Blackpink during South Korean President’s State Visit
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III honored the K-pop band Blackpink on Wednesday for their work in raisi...
November 23, 2023
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General NewsNihon University Recommends President, Vice President Resign
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—The board of Nihon University Wednesday recommended that President Takeo Sakai an...
November 23, 2023
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General NewsRina Gonoi, Ex-SDF Officer Who Protested Sexual Abuse in Services, among BBC’s 100 Women for 2023
LONDON — Rina Gonoi, a former Self-Defense Forces officer who spoke up on sexual abuse she suffered ...
November 23, 2023
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ReutersYonhap: N. Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Toward Sea of Japan in Apparent Failed Launch
North Korea fired an unspecified ballistic missile toward the East Sea late on Wednesday, but the la...
November 23, 2023
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General NewsOrgan Donation Decisions Causing Heartache for Families; Raising Awareness for Organ Donation Necessary
The number of organ donations has been on an upward trend in Japan lately — organ donations from bra...
November 23, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Provides Ukraine with Landmine Detectors, Vehicles
Two Japanese deputy ministers on Monday attended a ceremony in Kyiv to mark Japan’s handover of land...
November 23, 2023