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Want to fight climate change? Fight ‘climate fatigue’

Want to fight climate change? Fight ‘climate fatigue’

The public is concerned but disengaged in the lead up to this week’s U.N. climat...

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A year after Hidankyo’s Nobel win, A-bomb survivors pin hopes on youth

A year after Hidankyo’s Nobel win, A-bomb survivors pin...

While support for nuclear-weapons abolitionist groups is increasing, the average...

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Tokyo government conducts sign language lessons ahead of Deaflympics

Tokyo government conducts sign language lessons ahead o...

Some 3,000 athletes from over 70 countries and regions are slated to compete in ...

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Businesses in Japan tighten bear safety measures as sightings surge

Businesses in Japan tighten bear safety measures as sig...

Convenience stores and delivery companies are taking action to protect employees...

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Typhoon Fung-Wong slams Philippines with high winds and flooding

Typhoon Fung-Wong slams Philippines with high winds and...

Fung-Wong was the second deadly typhoon to hit the country in the past week afte...

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Myanmar junta says demolishing 150 scam hub buildings

Myanmar junta says demolishing 150 scam hub buildings

Experts say the raids are likely limited, choreographed and intentionally public...

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Ukraine scrambles for energy with power generation at 'zero'

Ukraine scrambles for energy with power generation at '...

Experts said the strikes on energy infrastructure put Ukraine at risk of heating...

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Japan’s bears have been on their killing spree for more than 100 years

Japan’s bears have been on their killing spree for more...

A surge in bear attacks in Japan may be nothing new, revealing a complex mix of ...

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Anti-NHK group's head arrested in libel case

Anti-NHK group's head arrested in libel case

Takashi Tachibana's arrest came after the police determined that he could run or...

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Syrian president arrives in U.S. for landmark visit

Syrian president arrives in U.S. for landmark visit

Sharaa, whose rebel forces ousted longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad last year, is d...

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Before talks with Trump, Saudi Arabia doubles down on terms for Israel ties

Before talks with Trump, Saudi Arabia doubles down on t...

Normalized relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia could shake up the Middle E...

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Takaichi plans pay cuts for herself and her ministers

Takaichi plans pay cuts for herself and her ministers

The prime minister seeks to revise the public servant remuneration law to cut th...

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North Korea warns of more 'offensive action' after latest missile launch

North Korea warns of more 'offensive action' after late...

"We will show more offensive action against the enemies' threat," Pyongyang's de...

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Kremlin dismisses speculation that Lavrov has fallen out of favor with Putin

Kremlin dismisses speculation that Lavrov has fallen ou...

Lavrov, a veteran diplomat known for his robust negotiating style, was absent fr...

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China’s new aircraft carrier begins service in boost to Beijing

China’s new aircraft carrier begins service in boost to...

The carrier joins the People’s Liberation Army Navy as Beijing is locked in terr...

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Yokozuna duo Onosato and Hoshoryu poised for another clash of titans

Yokozuna duo Onosato and Hoshoryu poised for another cl...

Should fans be treated to another Emperor’s Cup-deciding yokozuna showdown on No...