May 18, 2024

N. Korea Test-Fires Tactical Ballistic Missiles: State Media

Seoul, May 18 (Jiji Press)--North Korea test-fired tactical ballistic missiles with a new autonomous navigation system into the Sea of Japan on Friday, the reclusive country's state media said Saturday.

James Auer, Ex-Pentagon Official for Japan Affairs, Dies at 82

Washington, May 17 (Jiji Press)--James Auer, a former U.S. Department of Defense official for Japan affairs, died in Nashville, Tennessee, on Thursday at the age of 82, informed sources said.

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POLITICS
Japan's LDP Submits Bill to Revise Political Funds Control Law to Parliament
ECONOMY
Over 60% of Japanese Firms See Weak Yen Squeeze Profits: Teikoku Databank Survey
SPORTS
Sumo: Ozeki Hoshoryu Improves to 4-2 with Win over Tobizaru at Summer Tournament
OTHER
Massachusetts Teen Died from Eating Spicy Chip at Social Media Event: Autopsy