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‘Flesh-eating bacteria’ disease spreads in Japan, killing some in 2 daysClose to 1,000 cases of Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, or STSS, have been reported in Japan in 2024, and doctors warn symptoms can be fatal within 48 hours.HealthJun 17
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Biden calls Japan, India ‘xenophobic’ while praising value of immigrationThe remarks, at a campaign fundraising event Wednesday, came after the White House has hosted the leaders of Japan and India and as the U.S. seeks strategic alliances with both.U.S. NewsMay 2
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2 Japanese navy helicopters crash in Pacific leaving 1 dead, 7 missingThe helicopters crashed south of Tokyo during night-time training, Japan’s defense minister said.WorldApr 20
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Biden gathers leaders of Japan, Philippines to reinforce bonds, counter ChinaBiden said U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies was “ironclad” in the midst of growing concern about provocative Chinese military action in the Indo-Pacific.U.S. NewsApr 11
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Biden welcomes Kishida to Washington as U.S., Japan navigate rare spatThe state visit will spotlight shared concerns about provocative Chinese military action in the Pacific but comes amid disagreement over Nippon Steel's plans to acquire U.S. Steel.WorldApr 9
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Strong earthquake rocks Taiwan, prompts tsunami warnings in regionA tsunami of up to three meters was expected to reach Japan's southwestern coast late Wednesday morning, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.WorldApr 2
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U.K. becomes 2nd G7 economy to fall into recessionBritain's economy fell into a recession in the second half of 2023, a tough backdrop ahead of this year's expected election for Rishi Sunak, who has promised to boost growth.WorldFeb 15
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Japan’s economy falls into recession after shrinking for 2nd straight quarterThe surprisingly weak performance in a second consecutive quarter saw Japan lose its title as the world's third-largest economy, replaced by Germany.WorldFeb 14
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Japan becomes 5th country ever to land spacecraft on moonJapan became the fifth country in history to reach the moon when one of its spacecrafts without astronauts successfully made a soft landing on the lunar surface early Saturday.WorldJan 19
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Japan earthquake: Dozens still missing as death toll grows to at least 98Experts warned of disease and even death at the evacuation centers that now house about 34,000 people who lost their homes, many of them older.WorldJan 5
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