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Washington PostHow Jimmy Carter Helped Build 4,390 Homes with Habitat for Humanity
When Jimmy Carter was hospitalized after he fell and hit his forehead on a sharp edge at his Geor...
December 31, 2024
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Other SportsJapan Wrestling: Teenager Taizo Yoshida Looks to Keep Japan’s Gold Rush Going
Among Japan’s highlights at last summer’s Paris Olympics was the stunning performance by its wres...
December 31, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapan PM Ishiba Eyes Meeting With Trump After Inauguration; Intends to Explain Moves to Strengthen Defense Capabilities
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is making arrangements to meet with U.S. President-elect Donald Tru...
December 31, 2024
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Travel SpotsMassive Snake Statue Ready for New Year; Residents at Tsu Spent 1 Month Creating Symbol of 2025
TSU — A massive statue of a snake — the Chinese zodiac sign for 2025 — has been installed at Tats...
December 31, 2024
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ElectionsJapanese Political Parties Struggling to Use Social Media Effectively
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japan’s political parties are groping for ways to capitalize on social media a...
December 31, 2024
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CompaniesHonda Likely to Own Majority of Holding Firm with Nissan
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. are expected to discuss a plan for Honda ...
December 31, 2024
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Noto Peninsula Earthquake1 Year On: Double Disasters Leaving Some Children Traumatized in Noto
Wajima, Ishikawa Pref. (Jiji Press)—The massive earthquake that rocked the Noto Peninsula in cent...
December 31, 2024
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EconomyJapan End-2024 Bank Notes Down for 2nd Straight Year
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—The year-end balance of bank notes in circulation in Japan is estimated at ¥12...
December 31, 2024
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Associated PressU.S. Treasury Says Chinese Hackers Remotely Accessed Workstations, Documents in ‘Major’ Cyber Incident
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chinese hackers remotely accessed several U.S. Treasury Department workstations...
December 31, 2024
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Associated PressHotel Fire in Popular Bangkok Tourist Area Kills 3 Foreigners: 2 Japanese Hospitalized
BANGKOK (AP) — A fire broke out at a hotel near Bangkok's Khao San Road, a popular tourist destin...
December 31, 2024
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General NewsJapan LDP Lawmaker Dies in Maldives After Going Missing While Snorkeling; Lawmaker’s Office Says Death was due to Drowning
Toshiyuki Adachi, a House of Councillors member of the Liberal Democratic Party, died in the Mald...
December 31, 2024
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Associated PressAn Appeals Court Upholds a $5 Million Award in a Sexual Abuse Verdict against President-elect Trump
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal appeals court on Monday upheld a jury's finding in a civil case that Do...
December 31, 2024
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Associated PressArgentine Judge Charges 5 People over Death of Former One Direction Star Liam Payne
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — An Argentine judge confirmed charges against five people in connec...
December 31, 2024
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Associated PressBiden Announces Nearly $2.5 Billion More in Military Aid for Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Monday that the United States will send nearly $2.5 bi...
December 31, 2024
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Associated PressLessons from the Elections Held in 70 Countries in 2024
LONDON (AP) — When voters around the globe had their say in 2024, their message was often: "You'r...
December 31, 2024