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Tokyo, Oct. 29 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its new coalition partner, Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party), on Wednesday agreed to establish a joint conference to coordinate policies. The agreement is designed to help the LDP and Nippon

Tokyo, Oct. 29 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average jumped over 1,000 points to exceed 51,000 for the first time ever on Wednesday morning as investors hunted semiconductor-related issues actively. The Nikkei index ended the morning session at 51,249.82, up 1,030.64

(The last paragraph should have read, ” …influx of…,” instead of as sent. A substitute story follows.) Toyota to Ship Its U.S.-Made Vehicles to Japan Washington, Oct. 28 (Jiji Press)–Toyota Motor Corp. plans to ship vehicles produced at its U.S. plants to

Tokyo, Oct. 29 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average hit a record intraday high Wednesday morning, with investors heartened by higher U.S. stocks overnight amid easing concerns over trade tensions between the United States and China. At 9:37 a.m., the Nikkei

Tokyo, Oct. 29 (Jiji Press)–A series of Japanese court rulings has found key legal provisions on gender dysphoria unconstitutional, but these decisions have not translated into practical relief for people seeking to change the gender recorded on their family registers, largely due

(Adnkronos) – At least 18 suspects and several police officers have been killed during a massive anti-drug operation in Rio de Janeiro, according to Brazilian authorities. “So far we have made 56 arrests and neutralized 18 criminals,” said Rio State Governor Claudio

(Adnkronos) – The Mexican Navy has confirmed it is engaged in a rescue operation following US attacks against four suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, which left only one survivor. The operation is underway more than 400 miles (6,450

(Adnkronos) – Hungarian police today questioned activist Géza Buzás-Habel, the main organizer of the Pride parade in the university city of Pécs, an event held in early October with the participation of thousands of people despite being banned by authorities under Hungary’s

(Adnkronos) – At least three Republican senators on the Foreign Relations Committee have announced they are ready to vote against the ratification of Amer Ghalib, the ambassador to Kuwait nominated by Donald Trump. The stance taken by these three senators, to whom

(Adnkronos) – Five Sudanese Red Cross workers have been killed in an attack in Bara, in the state of North Kordofan, among the main battlefields in the civil war in the African country. Three other workers are missing, the International Federation of