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Current Situation Warrants Consumption Tax Hike in Oct.: Japan PM Abe

Multilateral Force in Sinai Hails Japan's Possible Dispatch of GSDF Personnel

Tennis: Djokovic Reaches Australian Open Last 4 As Nishikori Retires in 2nd Set

Hokkaido University Prof. Takeuchi Lands US Edgar Award Nomination

Japan, S. Korea Remain Apart over Radar Lock-On, Wartime Compensation

NY Stocks (Wednesday Closing): Dow 24,575.62 (-171.14); Nasdaq 7,025.77 (+5.41)

Arrested 2 Israeli Men Suspected of Smuggling 4 Tons of Gold into Japan

Sumo: Returned Mitakeumi Snaps Hakuho's Winning Streak since 1st Day

Japan Average Regular Gasoline Price Drops for 12th Week in Row

S. Korea Makes New "Threatening Flight" Allegation against Japan Patrol Plane

Japan to Reclassify Ibis, Now Taken as "Extinct," as "Critically Endangered"

Nissin Food Apologizes for Whiter Skin Color of Naomi Osaka in Anime Ad

Tokyo Forex (5 P.M.): U.S. Dollar=109.61-63 Yen; Euro=1.1364-1366 Dollars

Disabled Skiing Women: Muraoka Wins Sit Giant Slalom Gold at World Championships

Tokyo Govt Aims to Build Int'l Conference Complex on Former Tsukiji Mart Site

Leading Opposition CDPJ Demands Intensive Diet Discussions on Survey Scandal

Over 40 Members of Antidrug Cult Infected with Measles at Meeting in Tsu

Japan Sees Trade Deficit of 1.2 T. Yen in 2018, 1st Red Ink in 3 Years

Suga Declines to Disclose Details of Isle Talks between Abe, Putin

Tennis Women: Osaka Secures 3rd in World Rankings, Highest in Japan History

Tokyo Stocks (Closing): Nikkei Average 20,593.72 (-29.19)

Health Min. Replaces Statistics Administrator amid Sloppy Survey Scandal

Tennis Women: Osaka Reaches Australian Open Final 4

Japan Nominal Wage Data Revised Up after Survey Misconduct Revelation

CDPJ Head Edano to Stay at Home for Time Being Due to Flu

Pompeo Sees Progress in Talks with N. Korea, Optimistic about Trump-Kim Summit

World Anti-Doping Agency Decides Not to Impose Fresh Punishment on Russia

Venezuelan Pres. Maduro Indicates Possible Breaking of Diplomatic Ties with US

Dyson, Led by Brexit Supporter, to Move Head Office from Britain to Singapore

Abe, Putin Fail to Strike Deal on Early End to Japan-Russia Territorial Row

Junior Tennis: 2 Pairs including Japanese Reach Australian Open Quarterfinals

Japan May Send GSDF Personnel to Peacekeeping Force Not Governed by UN

Renault to Hold Board Meeting Thurs., Seen Discussing Dismissal of CEO Ghosn

Japan Govt Records on Selection of Heisei to Remain Undisclosed until 2044

Soccer: S. Korea, Qatar Reach Asian Cup Last 8

Japan to Hold Nursing Skill Tests in Vietnam, Philippines

Sony to Move European Headquarters from Britain to Netherlands on March 29

Japanese Opposition Democratic Party for People, Liberal Party Mulling Merger

Tennis: Nadal, Tsitsipas Reach Australian Open Singles Semifinals

Academy Award Nominations Include "Shoplifters," "Mirai" from Japan

EU Expected to Reject Brexit Deal Modification

NY Stocks (Tuesday Closing): Dow 24,404.48 (-301.87); Nasdaq 7,020.36 (-136.87)

Health Min. Section Chiefs Familiar with Sloppy Survey Method: Panel Report

Sumo: Mitakeumi to Return to New Year Tournament after Absence Due to Injury

Toyota, Panasonic Announce Joint Car Battery Biz at New Company

S. Korea Urges Japan to Admit Patrol Plane's Low-Altitude Flight

Shinjuku Gyoen Admission Fees for Adults to Go Up 300 Yen to 500 Yen in March

To Punish Officials Involved in Labor Data Misconduct: Health Min. Nemoto

Tokyo Forex (5 P.M.): U.S. Dollar=109.42-43 Yen; Euro=1.1353-1354 Dollars

FTC Raids Nippon Chemiphar, Koa Isei for Suspected Generic Drug Price Cartel