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Tokyo High Court Upholds Suspended Sentence for Greg Kelly in Ghosn Pay Case

The Tokyo High Court upheld a suspended sentence for former Nissan executive Greg Kelly, finding him partially guilty of underreporting Carlos Ghosn's compensation for fiscal year 2017, but acquitted him on other charges; the case highlights the complexities of prosecuting financial crimes and quest...

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Midair Collision near Washington D.C. Kills 67

A midair collision near Washington D.C. between an American Airlines flight carrying 64 passengers and a military helicopter resulted in 67 fatalities; President Trump blamed lax hiring standards under previous administrations.

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Aoba Withdraws Appeal, Finalizing Death Sentence for Kyoto Animation Arson

Shinji Aoba, the perpetrator of the July 18, 2019, arson attack on Kyoto Animation studio that killed 36 and injured 32, has withdrawn his appeal of his death sentence, ending the legal proceedings.

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Ishiba Cabinet Approval Steady at 35.7%, Tariff Concerns High

A Kyodo News survey reveals Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba's Cabinet approval rating is 35.7 percent, with 84.3 percent of respondents expressing concern over U.S. tariffs' impact on the Japanese economy.

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North Korea Conducts First Missile Test Since Trump Inauguration

North Korea test-fired strategic cruise missiles on Saturday, its first missile launch since the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump, with leader Kim Jong Un overseeing the launch. The test aimed to improve strategic control against potential enemies, according to the Korean Central News Age...

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Trump Seeks Fair Trade with China, Proposes Nuclear Disarmament Talks

President Trump announced his aim for a fair trade relationship with China, while simultaneously proposing nuclear disarmament talks with China and Russia, alongside plans for extensive deregulation and tax cuts in the US, impacting global economics and international relations.

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Ishiba to seek Trump's Japan visit amid China tensions

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba will meet with U.S. President Trump this week to discuss strengthening the Japan-U.S. alliance amid rising security concerns, particularly China's military activity near Taiwan and the Senkaku Islands; Ishiba plans to invite Trump to visit Japan later this year.

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Japan, U.S. to Strengthen Security Alliance Amid China Tensions

Japanese and U.S. defense ministers agreed to bolster their security alliance, reaffirming the Senkaku Islands' protection under their treaty amid China's growing military presence in the East China Sea; they plan an early in-person meeting.

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Fuji TV Executives Resign Amid Host's Sex Misconduct Scandal

The president and chairman of Fuji Television Network Inc. resigned Monday following allegations of sexual misconduct against popular TV host Masahiro Nakai, prompting over 70 companies to suspend advertising.

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North Korea Test-Fires Cruise Missiles, Raising Regional Tensions

North Korea test-fired strategic cruise missiles on Saturday, traveling 1,500 kilometers, marking the first missile launch since President Trump's inauguration and prompting a warning of strong counteraction from Pyongyang amid renewed US interest in diplomacy.

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Japanese Fishermen and Researchers Team Up to Combat Warming Ocean

Japanese fishermen and researchers are launching a joint project in April to collect data on changing ocean conditions, including warmer temperatures and shifting fish populations, aiming to revive the struggling fishing industry; this is the first such collaboration in Japan.

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BOJ Raises Interest Rate to 0.5%, Highest in 17 Years

The Bank of Japan raised its key short-term interest rate to 0.5 percent on Friday, its highest level in 17 years, citing expectations for wage hikes and rising inflation, including a 3 percent increase in core consumer prices in December.

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