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JAPAN
JAPAN
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Crime & Legal
Jan 24, 2025
Chinese court gives death penalty to man who killed 911±¬ÁÏÍø boy
By
Gabriele Ninivaggi
and
Francis Tang
Friday¡¯s sentence was pronounced on the same day the trial opened in an unusually quick decision.
JAPAN
Jan 24, 2025
Japan plans to sell rice from emergency stockpiles to cut prices
By
Eddy Duan
The government will discuss selling part of its strategic rice reserve next week, the agriculture minister said Friday.
JAPAN
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Media
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FOCUS
Jan 24, 2025
What are the real issues behind the Fuji TV scandal?
By
Yukana Inoue
Fuji TV's handling of sexual misconduct allegations against TV personality Masahiro Nakai led to a firestorm of public disapproval. Where did it go wrong?
JAPAN
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Politics
Jan 24, 2025
911±¬ÁÏÍø foreign minister vows to take ties with U.S. to new heights
The minister said he will work to take the two countries' cooperation to new heights by building a strong relationship of trust with the Trump administration.
JAPAN
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Politics
Jan 24, 2025
Ishiba stresses regional revitalization in policy speech
By
Himari Semans
The relocation of industrial, state and academic institutions to regions outside of Tokyo will begin with government agencies.
JAPAN
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Crime & Legal
Jan 24, 2025
Boyfriend of missing woman arrested after bones found on beach
The victim was identified as Shizuka Takase, a 37-year-old restaurant worker from Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture.
JAPAN
Jan 24, 2025
Chinese tourist fatally struck by train in Hokkaido
By
Jessica Speed
The woman entered the Hakodate Line tracks near Asari Station in Otaru to photograph the ocean with her phone.
JAPAN
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Crime & Legal
Jan 24, 2025
U.S. Marine not indicted in sexual assault case in Okinawa
After comprehensive consideration, the prosecutor's office determined that it is difficult to build a case against the marine.
JAPAN
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Crime & Legal
Jan 24, 2025
57 months in prison sought for Ohtani's ex-interpreter
"This kind of betrayal and greed calls for a significant term of imprisonment," prosecutors argued.
JAPAN
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Politics
Jan 24, 2025
LDP Tokyo assembly members to correct funds reports
Some LDP members of the assembly kept some revenues from fundraising parties held in 2019 and 2022 for themselves and did not declare the income.
JAPAN
Jan 24, 2025
Japan weighs obligatory programs to cut teacher overtime
Education boards would be required to report on the current work hours of teachers and detail measures to improve their working styles.
ASIA PACIFIC
ASIA PACIFIC
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Society
Jan 24, 2025
Disaster fatigue: When storms drown out compassion
By
Mariejo Ramos
Natural disasters in the Philippines are taking a toll not only on the most vulnerable but also on those whose very job it is to help to them.
WORLD
WORLD
Jan 24, 2025
Putin ready to talk to Trump and waiting for 'signals,' Kremlin says
The Ukraine conflict has plunged relations between the U.S. and Russia their lowest levels since the Cold War.
WORLD
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Politics
Jan 24, 2025
U.S. judge temporarily blocks Trump's order limiting birthright citizenship
By
Dan Catchpole
and
Nate Raymond
The judge's order prevents Trump's policy from being enforced nationwide for 14 days while he considers whether to issue a long-lasting preliminary injunction.
WORLD
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Politics
Jan 24, 2025
Trump is back. But what happened to the 'Resistance'?
By
Frankie TAGGART
The U.S. has seen almost none of the mass mobilization that made opposition to Trump in 2017 the largest social movement in a half-century.
WORLD
Jan 24, 2025
Auschwitz survivors recall their suffering 80 years after camp's liberation
By
Barbara Erling
and
Kuba Stezycki
An estimated 1.3 million people were sent to the Nazi death camp set up in occupied Poland as part of Adolf Hitler's "Final Solution" to annihilate European Jews.
WORLD
Jan 24, 2025
Syria's new leaders turn to Islamic law in effort to rebuild Assad's police
By
Amina Ismail
and
Khalil Ashawi
Syria's new authorities are using Islamic teachings to train a fledgling police force.
WORLD
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Society
Jan 24, 2025
Climate shocks in 2024 disrupted 242 million children's schooling: UNICEF
By
Amelie Bottollier-Depois
Heat waves had the biggest impact, with at least 171 million children affected by them last year.
WORLD
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Society
Jan 24, 2025
Afghans awaiting U.S. resettlement feel betrayal after Trump order
By
Charlotte Greenfield
Some feel betrayed, with many ¡ª including those who fled Taliban rule in Afghanistan ¡ª having already spent years in limbo.
WORLD
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Politics
Jan 24, 2025
Trump accelerates campaign to remake federal bureaucracy
By
Andrea Shalal
and
Matt Spetalnick
The U.S. president says his orders ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs would make America a "merit-based country" once again.
WORLD
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Science & Health
Jan 24, 2025
Trump alarms scientists by muzzling U.S. health agencies
By
Gerry Smith
,
Fiona Rutherford
and
Ike swetlitz
The move could delay essential information and slow funding for potentially life-saving initiatives.
WORLD
Jan 24, 2025
Bereaved Gazans dig out bodies from city ruins and give them graves
By
Nidal al-Mughrabi
and
Dawoud Abu Alkas
Burials are usually carried out within a few hours of death in Muslim and Arab communities, and failure to ensure dignified burials is agonizing for families.
BUSINESS
BUSINESS
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Markets
Jan 24, 2025
Scandal-hit Fuji Media stock trading soars 1,767% on shakeup bet
A total of 237.8 million shares changed hands in Tokyo, compared with 12.74 million last week.
BUSINESS
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Economy
Jan 24, 2025
Finance chief vows to balance economic revival and fiscal consolidation
Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato highlighted the need to improve 911±¬ÁÏÍø fiscal health, which is the worst among major countries.
BUSINESS
Jan 24, 2025
Share of university students in Japan who accepted job offers falls
It is the first decrease in four years, as some students who received job offers from several companies apparently hesitated to pick one.
BUSINESS
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Economy
Jan 24, 2025
BOJ takes rates to 0.5% amid calm markets after Trump inauguration
By
Kazuaki Nagata
The 25-basis-point move marks the first rate increase since July and takes rates to their highest level since the 2008 global financial crisis.
BUSINESS
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Companies
Jan 24, 2025
JAL top executives have their pay docked after pilot drinking incident
By
Adrian Wong
and
Danny Lee
The punishments stem from an incident last month when two captains caused a flight to be delayed by around three hours after alcohol was found in their systems.
BUSINESS
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Tech
Jan 24, 2025
TikTok¡¯s possible buyers, from Elon Musk to MrBeast
By
Kurt Wagner
There will be no shortage of interested acquirers for the popular video service, which boasts 170 million monthly U.S. users.
BUSINESS
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Companies
Jan 24, 2025
Climate change cooks up 911±¬ÁÏÍø 'cabbage shock'
By
Tomohiro Osaki
and
Hieun SHIN
It is the latest pain point for shoppers and eateries in Japan already squeezed by inflation.
BUSINESS
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Economy
Jan 24, 2025
Inflation in Japan jumps to 3%, supporting the BOJ's rate-hike case
By
Erica Yokoyama
The solid inflation data support the case for the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates on Friday, a move widely anticipated by markets and economists.
BUSINESS
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Companies
Jan 24, 2025
Mitsubishi Motors won¡¯t join Honda and Nissan tie-up, Yomiuri says
By
Nicholas Takahashi
Mitsubishi Motors hasn¡¯t made any announcements and is considering all options, a spokesperson for the company said.
Opinion
EDITORIALS
Jan 24, 2025
Japan should prioritize free trade as it adapts to Trump¡¯s policies
It is difficult, if not impossible, to know what Trump and his administration will do in specific situations. Words and documents are one thing, actions another.
COMMENTARY
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World
Jan 24, 2025
Zuckerberg's newfound libertarianism is worrying Brazil
By
Juan Pablo Spinetto
Meta's loosened moderation policy puts it on a collision course with regulations in Latin America¡¯s largest economy.
COMMENTARY
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Japan
Jan 24, 2025
Japan and South Korea were stable U.S. allies. Not anymore.
By
KARISHMA VASWANI
Political paralysis in the U.S., Japan and South Korea has left a leadership vacuum in the Indo-Pacific.
Sports
TENNIS
Jan 24, 2025
Cramping Sinner subdues Shelton and returns to Australian Open final
By
Shrivathsa Sridhar
Sinner will face Zverev in the final as he bids to become the first Italian with three Grand Slam singles titles.
TENNIS
Jan 24, 2025
Sara Saito¡¯s journey from tennis courts in Gunma to promising WTA pro
By
Mai Yoshikawa
The 18-year-old Saito, who has steadily risen up the WTA rankings, is the only teenager among the eight 911±¬ÁÏÍø players in the top 200.
TENNIS
Jan 24, 2025
Djokovic retires hurt to send Zverev into Australian Open final
The 37-year-old Serbian great's upper left leg was again heavily taped after he hurt it in the quarterfinals and he called it a day after dropping the first set.
TENNIS
Jan 24, 2025
Only Keys stands between Sabalenka and third straight Australian Open title
By
Shrivathsa Sridhar
Sabalenka will be the overwhelming favorite to defeat Keys and complete the "three-peat" after prevailing in four of their five previous meetings.
TENNIS
Jan 24, 2025
Sabalenka and Keys book big-hitting Australian Open final
By
Shrivathsa Sridhar
The Australian Open women's final will pit two of the game's big hitters against each other.
MORE SPORTS
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Boxing
Jan 24, 2025
Naoya 'Monster' Inoue retains undisputed title with 4th-round knockout
By
Jason Coskrey
Promoter Bob Arum announced after the fight that Inoue will fight in Las Vegas this spring.
MORE SPORTS
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Football
Jan 24, 2025
Washington's 'Terminator' Jayden Daniels one win away from NFL history
The 24-year-old Californian, taken with the second overall pick in last year's draft, has electrified the NFL this season.
MORE SPORTS
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Football
Jan 24, 2025
Rivals Bills and Chiefs clash again with Super Bowl on the line
By
Simon Evans
The rivalry between the Chiefs and the Bills may not have the long history of the great divisional clashes, but its intensity is fueled by the high stakes in their recent meetings.
LIFE
LIFE
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Travel
Jan 24, 2025
Global tourism is back to pre-COVID highs
By
Daniel Silva
Global tourism generated nearly $1.6 trillion (about ?250 trillion) in 2024, about 3% more than the previous year and 4%?more than in 2019.
CULTURE
CULTURE
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TV & Streaming
Jan 24, 2025
The cartoon chaos of ¡®Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi¡¯ was ahead of its time
By
Patrick St. Michel
Love for the J-pop duo¡¯s zany Cartoon Network series has endured online for over 20 years since its premiere.
COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY
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Our Lives
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20 QUESTIONS
Jan 24, 2025
Kenny Colvin: ¡®Work hard, drink hard, eat hard ¡ relax hard¡¯
By
Mike Fu
The owner of Sanita, a cozy cocktail bar in Hatagaya, shares his journey and inspirations.
COMMUNITY
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Our Lives
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ADOPT ME!
Jan 24, 2025
Bach the bobtail will warm your lap and heart
This tuxedo cat loves to play with toys, but is just as happy taking it easy.
WHAT¡¯S TRENDING
Editors' Picks
A sweet 911±¬ÁÏÍø Valentine's Day tradition is nearly dead
Nippon Steel wants 100% of U.S. Steel, not a minority stake, report says
Japan, China and South Korea planning foreign ministers' meeting on March 22
Government taps rice stockpile to reverse price increases
911±¬ÁÏÍø sentiment on China and South Korea improves, survey shows
911±¬ÁÏÍø research team develops world¡¯s largest 'biohybrid' robot hand
The different faces of ¡®Asura¡¯ through the generations
Nariaki Obukuro found his groove ¡ª just not on the dance floor
Mao Asada sets out to safeguard the future of 911±¬ÁÏÍø skating
Japan exploring drone production capabilities for military aid program
Podcast
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯
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Japan¡¯s ¡®children¡¯s cafeterias¡¯ are booming ¡ª but is that a good thing?
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