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General News
Imperial Guard Headquarters’ school holds graduation ceremony
The Imperial Guard Headquarters’ school held its graduation ceremony at a dojo training hall on the ...
October 1, 2022
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Associated Press
DeSantis drops provocations — for now — in response to Ian
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has whipsawed his way through the national conversation this month, first ...
October 1, 2022
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Obituaries
Antonio Inoki dies at 79
Antonio Inoki, a former pro wrestler and member of the House of Councilors, died Saturday age 79....
October 1, 2022
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Defense & Security
North Korea launches 2 ballistic missiles
North Korea launched two ballistic missiles early Saturday, the Defense Ministry said....
October 1, 2022
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Associated Press
Nobel Prize season arrives amid war, nuclear fears, hunger
This year’s Nobel Prize season approaches as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shattered decades of a...
October 1, 2022
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Associated Press
Indian opposition party seeks to shed dynastic rule image
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s main opposition party, the Indian National Congress, is set to choose a per...
October 1, 2022
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Associated Press
Methane blast in Baltic Sea highlights global problem
NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have been measuring the scale of the massive methane leak from damaged pi...
October 1, 2022
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Russia
Putin illegally annexes Ukraine land; Kyiv seeks NATO entry
KYIV (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin signed treaties Friday to illegally annex more occupie...
October 1, 2022
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Political Pulse
Opposition parties must show they have ability to govern
As the extraordinary Diet session begins in October, opposition parties will take center stage. They...
October 1, 2022
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Economy
October brings new systems, higher food and utility prices
As calendar pages are turned to October, prices of groceries and other items will rise, and systems ...
October 1, 2022
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General News
Harassment rocks Defense Ministry, SDF
The Defense Ministry has opened an extraordinary inspection of all 300,000 members of the Self-Defen...
October 1, 2022
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Russia
Putin declares annexation of Ukrainian lands in Kremlin ceremony
LONDON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday presided over a ceremony to a...
September 30, 2022
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Political Series
50 years of Japan-China ties / Countries seek right timing to reach compromise
Japan and China on Thursday marked the 50th anniversary of their normalization of bilateral diplomat...
September 30, 2022
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Manga & Anime
Ceremony held for mangaka Takao Saito a year after passing
A farewell ceremony for mangaka Takao Saito, who died in September 2021 at age 84, was held in Tokyo...
September 30, 2022
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Kabuki / Noh / Rakugo
Rakugoka Sanyutei Enraku passes away
Sanyutei Enraku VI, who gained popularity as a member of the popular TV show Shoten, died of lung ca...
September 30, 2022