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White House restricts access for journalists to press secretary s office

The new memorandum from the National Security Council bans journalists from accessing Room 140, also known as Upper Press, without a prior appointment.

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Prices of 143 food items to rise in Japan in November

Prices of 143 food items to rise in Japan in November

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Government to help rural businesses adopt robots amid labor shortage

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Japan s ministers likely to discuss policy for foreign nationals next week

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Tokyo court orders state to pay damages following inmate’s death

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Shuri Castle’s bright red hall is finally restored six years after fire

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Nomura’s Maeda says gilts are most compelling bet in Europe

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Japanese utilities say they can replace Sakhalin-2 if supply interrupted

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King Charles strips brother Andrew of titles and his mansion

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White House restricts access for journalists to press secretary s office

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Japanese and South Korean leaders agree to boost ties in first meeting

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