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Akashi, Hyogo Pref., July 21 (Jiji Press)–Victims of a stampede that occurred at a fireworks event in the city of Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, were remembered Tuesday, the 25th anniversary of the tragedy. Bereaved relatives, local residents and others offered prayers

By Adriana Reinecke Washington, July 21 (Jiji Press)–Former Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank President Loretta Mester said in a recent interview that the Federal Reserve may need to raise interest rates before the end of the year. In the online interview with Jiji

New Delhi, July 21 (Jiji Press)–Two brothers in India have made their manga debut in Japan after being discovered by a major Japanese publisher searching for international talent. Jivan, 22, and Yash, 18, grew up in Amravati, a city of nearly a

Tokyo, July 21 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government on Tuesday adopted a strategy that aims to build strong regional economies by creating industrial clusters in each regional bloc and attracting large-scale investment to the areas. The government’s comprehensive strategy for regional revitalization compiled

(Adnkronos) – According to reports from Hamas-affiliated media in Gaza, five people were killed in an Israeli raid against a home in the southern part of Gaza City this morning. According to initial reports, three of the victims were children, all belonging

(Adnkronos) – The U.S. State Department renews its warning to American travelers intending to visit the entire Middle East due to increased tensions and fighting with Iran. With a “worldwide alert” warning, the State Department advises American citizens currently in the Middle

Tokyo, July 21 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo stocks staged a strong technical rally Tuesday following their sharp falls in the past two trading days. The Nikkei average of 225 selected issues listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Prime section finished at 66,232.19, up 2,091.07

Tokyo, July 21 (Jiji Press)–Many parents in financially struggling families in Japan said they would be forced to reduce the amount of food served per meal and limit their use of air conditioning during the summer vacation, according to a survey by

Tokyo, July 21 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government said on Tuesday that it will soon promulgate the revised Imperial House Law, which the country’s parliament approved on Friday. The decision by the cabinet means that the revised law will likely take effect in

Tokyo, July 21 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese Financial Services Agency and the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Tuesday released an updated version of the country’s corporate governance, calling on executives to spend more on projects aimed at promoting growth. The revised code urges boards