Increased defense spending pledge taxes Japan's strained coffers
[Japan Today] - 01/5/2025
Uncertainty about tax revenues is causing concern about how Japan will pay for an expansion in its defense budget the government believes is necessary to deal with threats…
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Bodies of couple in their 70s found in Sapporo home
The bodies of a man and his wife, both in their 70s, were found in their home in Sapporo on Saturday, police said (…)
[Japan Today] - 5/01/2025
Venezuela gov't to arrest opposition leader who claims he defeated Maduro
Venezuela's government Sunday doubled down on its intention to arrest the opposition leader who claims he defeated (…)
[Japan Today] - 5/01/2025
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[Japan Today] - 5/01/2025
Church of England faces uncharted waters as Welby's tenure ends
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[Japan Today] - 6/01/2025
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[Japan Today] - 5/01/2025
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[Japan Today] - 5/01/2025
Austria heads toward coalition talks led by far right after centrists fail
Austria headed on Sunday toward coalition talks led by the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) after efforts to form a (…)
[Japan Today] - 5/01/2025
Henry, Young power New Zealand to nine-wicket ODI win over Sri Lanka
Matt Henry claimed four wickets and Will Young scored an unbeaten 90 Sunday as New Zealand coasted to a nine-wicket (…)
[Japan Today] - 5/01/2025
Gauff sweeps past Swiatek in United Cup final
An inspired and in-form Coco Gauff beat Iga Swiatek in straight sets Sunday to fire a warning shot ahead of the (…)
[Japan Today] - 5/01/2025
85-year-old woman found dead at home; 63-year-old son dies in hospital
An 85-year-old woman was found dead and her 63-year-old son found unconscious at their home in Seto City, Aichi (…)
[Japan Today] - 5/01/2025
Melania Trump documentary from director Bruce Ratner will be released by Amazon
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[Japan Today] - 5/01/2025
