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Cambodia to Nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize After Mediating Thailand Border Ceasefire

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Japan’s Akazawa says U.S. auto tariff cut may take time, NHK reports

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Four workers dead in Japan after manhole fall

50% Center coverage: 20 sources

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Osaka routs Sevastova 6-1, 6-0 in 49 minutes to reach Montreal quarterfinals

59% Center coverage: 17 sources

MONTREAL (AP) — Naomi Osaka advanced to the National Bank Open quarterfinals Sunday with the second-fastest victory of her career, routing Anastasija Sevastova 6-1, 6-0 in 49 minutes in windy conditions. Osaka, the Japanese star who was once No. 1 in the world, had a 42-minute victory in a 2016 event in Brazilin a 6-1, 6-1 victory over Ana Sofia Sánchez. Osaka reached the final eight of a WTA 1000 or Grand Slam event for the first time in 19 mon…Naomi Osaka · Montreal See the Story

Osaka Prefectural Police Arrests Police Inspector and Sergeant on Suspicion of Slapping Victim During House Search

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

On the 3rd, the Osaka Prefectural Police announced that they had arrested two suspects, Assistant Inspector Tokinaga Tsutomu (51) and Sergeant Sakaguchi Yusuke (32), both of the Osaka Prefectural Police's Fourth Investigation Division, on suspicion of assault and cruelty against a special public official for assaulting a man, including slapping him in the face, during an investigation.Osaka · Osaka Read Article

Sendai Mayoral Election: Incumbent Kazuko Gun Secures Third Term, Beating Out Newcomers

Coverage: 2 sources

[NHK] In the Sendai mayoral election, which was a contest between the incumbent and three newcomers, incumbent Kazuko Gun (68) has been assured of victory for a third time.Sendai · Sendai See the Story

Yokohama Mayoral Election: Incumbent Takeharu Yamanaka Likely to Win for Second Time, Beating Out Newcomers

67% Left coverage: 3 sources

[NHK] In the Yokohama mayoral election, which was a contest between the incumbent and five newcomers, Takeharu Yamanaka (52) is certain to be elected for a second time.Yokohama, Japan · Yokohama See the Story

One Month After Ruling that Welfare Benefit Cuts Were "Illegal," the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Still Has No Response Policy

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

A month has passed since the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare failed to present a response policy regarding the Supreme Court ruling in June that ordered the cancellation of a previous reduction in welfare standards. Local governments, which are responsible for the practical aspects of welfare payments, are unable to take action, and it appears that in some cases documents relating to recipients have already expired, making it increasingly …Welfare · Tokyo Read Article

Ballerina Yoko Morishita Shouts for Peace From the Stage, the Origin of Soulful Dance

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

"Every frame of our dance is a cry for peace." Yoko Morishita, one of Japan's leading ballerinas, continues to dance with a prayer for peace in her heart. What supports her 74-year career in dance is her pure love of ballet.Tokyo, Japan · Tokyo Read Article

"Why Can't I See?" My Great-Grandmother Was Silent. the Summer 80 Years Ago, as Her Great-Grandson Approached.

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

It was June 30th, just after the rainy season had ended. I (Momota) was standing in front of the south exit of JR Hiroshima Station (Minami Ward, Hiroshima City). The temperature was over 30 degrees, and the summer sun was shining down on the large shopping complex and streetcars. Sitting next to me was my great-aunt, Mitsue Terada (79). Mitsue muttered, "Tomeko must have seen a B29 flying in this sky."Hiroshima · Hiroshima Read Article

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