Spy agency eyes May launch of first proliferated constellation

Troy Meink, the NRO's principal deputy director, said the launch is one of six planned for this year to support the spy ... the agency has been developing the constellation over the past few ... Read More

Everyone in Japan will have the same surname by 2531 - unless strict law is changed

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World's oldest monarchy joins Instagram as Japan's imperial family attempt to reach out to youth

Japan's imperial family made an Instagram debut with a barrage of posts on Monday, hoping to shake off their reclusive image and reach out to younger people on social media. The Imperial Household ... Read More

Japan's royal family makes formal debut on Instagram as world's oldest monarchy tries to draw youth

TOKYO (AP) — Japan ... Agency, a government agency in charge of the family's affairs, posted 60 photos and five videos showing Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako's public appearances over the ... Read More

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Japan says it will restart support to UNRWA

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Japan’s answer to seasonal allergies: A subsidized tropical escape

Kabira Bay, located on the north coast of Ishigaki Island, Japan, where many go to escape terrible hay fever. (Eric Lafforgue/Art in All of Us/Corbis/Getty Images) TOKYO — Spring is a miserable ... Read More

Spy agency eyes May launch of first proliferated constellation

Troy Meink, the NRO’s principal deputy director, said the launch is one of six planned for this year to support the spy agency’s push ... He noted that the agency has been developing the constellation ... Read More