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Politics & GovernmentJapan to Impose Tax on Units of Foreign Firms with Low Burden
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japanese government and ruling coalition will consider legislation to impos...
November 22, 2023
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Climate ChangeGreenland Glaciers Melt 5 Times Faster than 20 Yrs Ago
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) — Global warming has increased the speed at which glaciers in Greenland are mel...
November 22, 2023
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General NewsAkita Prefecture Plans to Withdraw Request for Hunting Association to Refrain from Hunting Bears; Number of Bears Captured This Fiscal Year Exceeds 2,000
AKITA — The Akita prefectural government announced plans on Tuesday to withdraw its request to the p...
November 22, 2023
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EnvironmentEnvironmental Change Threatens What’s Left of Cormorant Fishing
SEKI, Gifu (Reuters) — Cormorants have been a constant presence in Youichiro Adachi’s life, and when...
November 22, 2023
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General NewsEruption that Formed New Japan Island Continues Rumbling on
The undersea volcanic eruption that created a new island about 1 kilometer south of Iwoto Island is ...
November 22, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Plans Ukraine Exhibition at 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo; Ideas Include Displaying Messages Encouraging Ukraine
The government is planning to run a Ukraine-related exhibition at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo on beha...
November 22, 2023
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (November 22)
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November 22, 2023
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ReutersIsrael, Hamas Agree Deal for Release of Gaza Hostages, Truce
GAZA/TEL AVIV, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Israel's government and Hamas agreed on Wednesday to a four-day pa...
November 22, 2023
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CompaniesRapidus to Establish 1st Hokkaido Office in Chitose
SAPPORO (Jiji Press) — Rapidus Corp. plans to open an office as early as next January in the city of...
November 22, 2023
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Washington PostHe Rescued a Family from Vietnam in 1975. On Thanksgiving They Thank Him.
A few days before Thanksgiving every year, Hoang Ly settles into a chair at his home in Fredericksbu...
November 22, 2023
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ScienceScientists Identify Molten Layer Deep within Interior of Mars
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Seismic waves generated by a meteorite impact on the other side of Mars from ...
November 22, 2023
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Washington PostHow African Juntas Are Using Anger at France to Consolidate Control
NIAMEY, Niger - Months after a military coup ousted Niger's elected president, seen by many here as ...
November 22, 2023
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Rebounds from One-Week Low Despite Chip Drag
TOKYO, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average gained on Wednesday, rebounding from early de...
November 22, 2023
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Japan In FocusStudents Enjoy Shogi Festival in Hokkaido, Get Tips from Professionals
OTARU, Hokkaido — A shogi festival was held on Nov. 4 in Otaru, Hokkaido, to commemorate the city’s ...
November 22, 2023
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ReutersPROSPECTS FOR THE YEN: Asia Stocks Slip as Dovish Fed Cheer Fades
SINGAPORE, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Asian stocks backed away from 2-1/2-month high on Wednesday and the do...
November 22, 2023