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Japan: Man arrested on suspicion of soliciting sexual images from young girl
Shizuoka prefectural police have arrested a 24-year-old nursery school teacher from Tendo, Yamagata Prefecture, on suspicion of coercing a girl
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Gov’t urges Fuji TV to restore trust after Nakai sex scandal
Following a sexual misconduct scandal involving well-known TV host Masahiro Nakai and the Tokyo broadcaster’s subsequent handling of the case,
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Chinese court sentences man to death over knife attack at Japanese school bus stop
According to a Japanese government official, a Chinese man who killed a Chinese bus attendant who was attempting to defend
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After giving birth at home, a 24-year-old woman was arrested for burying her newborn daughter in the snow.
A 24-year-old woman has been taken into custody by police in Shiogama City, Miyagi Prefecture, on suspicion of killing her
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Asia
The mother of a North Korean kidnapee hopes for progress with Trump’s return.
“I hope that Donald Trump’s return to the presidency will lead to progress in securing the release of abductees,” said
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Near Okinawan Island, cargo dropped by a U.S. Osprey was blown off course.
A prefectural government official said Tuesday that 400–450 kg of cargo dropped from a U.S. military Osprey aircraft was blown
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South Korea in political crisis after president resists arrest
Days before the warrant expires, the current president of South Korea resisted arrest over a failed martial law decree, leaving
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In an hours-long standoff, the impeached president of South Korea disobeys the warrant.
After a nearly six-hour standoff in which impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol refused to be detained, South Korean investigators left
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A majority of the South Korean parliament votes to remove acting President Han from office.
On Friday, a majority of the South Korean parliament decided to remove acting President Han Duck-soo from office. Since President
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Business
Due to rising living expenses, Christmas budgets for Japanese consumers have decreased by 27%.
According to a Tokyo research firm on Thursday, Japanese consumers’ average Christmas budget is 16,329 yen, which is 27.7% less
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Two coaches to be referred to prosecutors over accident in which 5-year-old boy drowned in pool in 2023
In Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, police intend to refer two coaches to prosecutors in connection with the April 2023 drowning
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Asia
Due to martial law, South Korea’s Justice Ministry prohibits President Yoon from traveling.
As authorities look into claims of rebellion and other charges related to President Yoon Suk Yeol’s brief declaration of martial
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News
G7 leaders aranging virtual summit on Dec 13 over Russia, Middle East
According to Japanese government and diplomatic sources, the Group of Seven countries are planning to hold a virtual summit on
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Asia
singer Miho Nakayama found dead at Tokyo home
Miho Nakayama, a Japanese singer and actress who starred in a number of popular dramas and the critically acclaimed 1995
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Asia
GU’s “Love Berry” Faces Plagiarism Scandal: Original Developer Involved in Controversy
The unauthorized plagiarism scandal involving GU’s “Love Berry” has sparked significant controversy, particularly due to its connection with the original
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