Japanese nuclear reactor which survived earthquake that badly damaged Fukushima power plant restarts

TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese nuclear reactor which survived a massive 2011 earthquake and tsunami that badly damaged the nearby Fukushima nuclear power plant was restarted Tuesday for the first…

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Japan’s ruling party may struggle in Sunday’s vote, but its decades of dominance won’t end

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba 's ruling party, dogged by corruption scandals and plunging support, faces its toughest challenge in more than a decade in Sunday's parliamentary…

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Japan’s new government welcomes ‘forward-looking’ congratulatory message from China

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's new government said Wednesday it hopes to improve ties with China after receiving a “forward-looking” congratulatory message from Beijing on the election of Prime Minister Shigeru…

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