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Japan assesses damage from M7.5 quake that injured 33

Japan assesses damage from M7.5 quake that injured 33

Japan was assessing damage Tuesday and cautioning people of potential aftershock...

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U.S. military parachute falls onto children's center in Tokyo suburbs

U.S. military parachute falls onto children's center in...

A parachute used by a U.S. military personnel during a training exercise at Yoko...

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Forest fire at Mount Myogi in Gunma spreads

Forest fire at Mount Myogi in Gunma spreads

A forest fire was reported Monday at Mount Myogi, known as a scenic hiking spot ...

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Monster Wolf robot grabs spotlight as tool to scare off bears

Monster Wolf robot grabs spotlight as tool to scare off...

A wolf that isn't alive but still howls, growls and flashes red eyes is suddenly...

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M7.5 quake in northern Japan injures 23 people, triggers a tsunami

M7.5 quake in northern Japan injures 23 people, trigger...

A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, injur...

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Empress Masako turns 62; reflects on peace after WWII memorial visits

Empress Masako turns 62; reflects on peace after WWII m...

Empress Masako marked her 62nd birthday on Tuesday by reflecting on the importan...

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The Mainichi News Quiz: What in the wilderness is that new Japanese AI system for?

The Mainichi News Quiz: What in the wilderness is that ...

How closely have you been following events in Japan? Try The Mainichi News Quiz ...

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Japan to set up environment safeguards for mega solar project regulations

Japan to set up environment safeguards for mega solar p...

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japanese government will strengthen safeguards to protect e...

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Paramount goes hostile in bid for Warner Bros., challenging a $72 billion offer by Netflix

Paramount goes hostile in bid for Warner Bros., challen...

NEW YORK (AP) -- Paramount on Monday launched a hostile takeover offer for Warne...

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Tokyo massage parlor owner accused of forcing preteen Thai girl to perform services on him

Tokyo massage parlor owner accused of forcing preteen T...

TOKYO -- The owner of a Tokyo massage parlor offering sexual services where a th...

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30 injured in M7.5 quake in northeast Japan, gov't warns of bigger temblor

30 injured in M7.5 quake in northeast Japan, gov't warn...

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- At least 34 people were injured when a powerful 7.5-magnitude e...

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Trump approves sale of more advanced Nvidia computer chips used in AI to China

Trump approves sale of more advanced Nvidia computer ch...

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump said Monday that he would allow Nvidia...

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Myanmar's complex civil conflict creating unlikely alliances among enemies

Myanmar's complex civil conflict creating unlikely alli...

PAYATHONZU, Myanma (Kyodo) -- A 24-year-old fighter from Myanmar's pro-democracy...

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'Super Mario'-themed train welcomed by fans in southwest Japan

'Super Mario'-themed train welcomed by fans in southwes...

OITA -- Kyushu Railway Co. (JR Kyushu) has begun operating a train decorated wit...

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Japan PM Takaichi's blunt remarks on Taiwan just latest in long string of controversies

Japan PM Takaichi's blunt remarks on Taiwan just latest...

TOKYO -- Since its launch, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration had en...