Asian shares rise after Wall Street gains, Fed Chair comments
https://japantoday.com/category/business/asian-shares-rise-after-wall-street-rise-fed-chair-comments
September 9, 2022, 7:01 AM
Asian benchmarks rose Friday, cheered by gains on Wall Street as the Federal Reserve chairman assured markets over expected interest rate increases.
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 0.6%…
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Ex-PM Mori questioned over Tokyo Olympics corruption
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/ex-pm-mori-questioned-over-tokyo-olympics-corruption
September 9, 2022, 10:25 AM
Former Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori, who led the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics organizing committee until he had to quit over sexist remarks, has been questioned by prosecutors on…
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Queen Elizabeth's death a great loss for the world: Kishida
https://japantoday.com/category/national/Queen-Elizabeth%27s-death-great-loss-for-the-world-Kishida
September 9, 2022, 7:48 AM
The death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is a "great loss" for the entire world, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Friday, expressing his "deep sorrow".
"The death…
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King Charles III to address UK as mourning begins for late queen
https://japantoday.com/category/world/king-charles-iii-to-address-uk-as-mourning-begins-for-late-queen
September 9, 2022, 7:49 AM
King Charles III on Friday is due to address his new subjects, as Britain was plunged into mourning by the death of Queen Elizabeth II, ending a history…
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Swiatek to face Jabeur in U.S. Open final
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/swiatek-downs-sabalenka-to-reach-us-open-final
September 9, 2022, 5:30 AM
World number one Iga Swiatek defeated Aryna Sabalenka in three sets to set up a U.S. Open final showdown with Ons Jabeur on Thursday.
Two-time French Open champion…
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North Korea passes law allowing for nuclear first strike
https://japantoday.com/category/world/north-korea-law-allows-for-nuclear-first-strike-makes-programme-%27irreversible%27
September 9, 2022, 5:35 AM
North Korea has passed a law allowing it to carry out a preventive nuclear strike and declaring its status as a nuclear-armed state "irreversible", Pyongyang's official media said…
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Japan reports 99,491 new coronavirus cases; 9,240 in Tokyo
https://japantoday.com/category/national/Tokyo-reports-9-240-new-coronavirus-cases
September 9, 2022, 12:13 PM
Japan on Friday reported 99,491 new coronavirus cases
The Tokyo metropolitan government reported 9,240 new cases, down 1,400 from Thursday.
The number of infected people hospitalized with severe…
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Man arrested over murder of 92-year-old mother
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/man-arrested-over-murder-of-92-year-old-mother
September 9, 2022, 7:49 AM
Police in Tokyo said Friday they have arrested a 59-year-old unemployed man on suspicion of killing his 92-year-old mother at their home last month.
According to police, Hidekuni…
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After a lifetime of preparation, Charles takes the throne
https://japantoday.com/category/world/after-a-lifetime-of-preparation-charles-takes-the-throne
September 9, 2022, 5:35 AM
Prince Charles has been preparing for the crown his entire life. Now, at age 73, that moment has finally arrived.
Charles, the oldest person to ever assume the…
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Elton John, Helen Mirren and other celebrities mourn Queen Elizabeth
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/factbox-elton-john-helen-mirren-and-other-celebrities-mourn-queen-elizabeth
September 8, 2022, 10:34 PM
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch died at 96, on Thursday. Mourners around the world are expressing their condolences and paying homage to the late queen’s legacy.
The…
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Eye on the ball
https://japantoday.com/category/picture-of-the-day/eye-on-the-ball-8
September 8, 2022, 10:13 PM
Japan's Shingo Kunieda returns a shot to Spain's Martin de la Puente during the second round of the men's wheelchair singles at the U.S. Open tennis championships in…
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Charles' succession stirs Caribbean calls to remove monarch as head of state
https://japantoday.com/category/world/charles%27-succession-stirs-caribbean-calls-to-remove-monarch-as-head-of-state
September 8, 2022, 10:33 PM
The ascension of King Charles to the British throne has stirred renewed calls from politicians for former colonies in the Caribbean to remove the monarch as their head…
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Queen Elizabeth's death: Reaction from world leaders
https://japantoday.com/category/world/queen-elizabeth%27s-death-reaction-from-world-leaders1
September 9, 2022, 1:03 AM
Queen Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and the nation's figurehead for seven decades, has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday.
Here is some reaction to the news:…
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Arsenal wins at Zurich, Roma beaten 2-1 in Europa League
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/arsenal-wins-at-zurich-in-europa-league-roma-beaten-2-1
September 8, 2022, 10:17 PM
Brazilian teenager Marquinhos marked his Arsenal debut by scoring the opening goal and setting up a second in a 2-1 victory over Zurich in the their opening group…
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As deadline looms, U.S. railroads say strike would cost $2 bil a day
https://japantoday.com/category/world/as-deadline-looms-railroads-say-strike-would-cost-2b-a-day
September 8, 2022, 10:18 PM
Major freight railroads, in a bid to apply pressure on unions and Congress, say a strike that could come after a key deadline passes next week would cost…
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From 'The Crown' to 'The Simpsons,' Hollywood embraced - and spoofed - Queen Elizabeth
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/from-%27the-crown%27-to-%27the-simpsons-%27-hollywood-embraced-and-spoofed-queen-elizabeth
September 8, 2022, 11:41 PM
Britain's Queen Elizabeth fascinated Hollywood writers and actors during her seven-decade reign and was portrayed on screen in award-winning dramas, animation and even U.S. comedy sketch show "Saturday…
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U.S. changes names of places with racist term for Native women
https://japantoday.com/category/world/u.s.-changes-names-of-places-with-racist-term-for-native-women
September 9, 2022, 1:58 AM
The U.S. government has joined a ski resort and others that have quit using a racist term for a Native American woman by renaming hundreds of peaks, lakes,…
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Sporting events cancelled as mark of respect after Queen Elizabeth dies
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/sporting-events-cancelled-as-mark-of-respect-after-queen-elizabeth-dies
September 8, 2022, 9:59 PM
The world of sport reacted to the death of Queen Elizabeth on Thursday with a raft of cancellations across cricket, golf and rugby, while others paid tribute by…
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IOC warns Indian officials, puts Olympic meeting at risk
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/ioc-warns-indian-officials-puts-olympic-meeting-at-risk
September 8, 2022, 10:00 PM
Indian Olympic officials were given a final warning by the IOC on Thursday and told their hosting of the organization's annual meeting in Mumbai next year was postponed…
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Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96
https://japantoday.com/category/world/queen-elizabeth-ii-uk%27s-longest-serving-monarch-dies-at-96
September 9, 2022, 5:34 AM
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a symbol of stability across much of a turbulent century, died Thursday after 70 years on the throne. She was 96.…
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UK politicians unite in tribute to queen as Britain mourns
https://japantoday.com/category/world/uk-politicians-unite-in-tribute-to-queen-as-britain-mourns
September 8, 2022, 10:01 PM
British politicians across the political spectrum united in sorrow Thursday at the death of Queen Elizabeth II, a passing that brought the country's usually fractious politics to a…
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Tearful crowds sing 'God Save the Queen' at Buckingham Palace
https://japantoday.com/category/world/tearful-crowds-sing-%27god-save-the-queen%27-at-buckingham-palace
September 8, 2022, 10:01 PM
Thousands of people gathered outside Buckingham Palace in London, shedding tears and singing "God Save the Queen" in an impromptu show of emotion as news emerged that Queen…
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From 'Rottweiler' to Queen Consort, Camilla's rise from shadow of Diana
https://japantoday.com/category/world/from-%27rottweiler%27-to-queen-consort-camilla%27s-rise-from-shadow-of-diana
September 8, 2022, 10:46 PM
Once called a "Rottweiler" by the woman she replaced, Camilla, the second wife of the new British king, Charles, may never have fully won over the public but…
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Chelsea appoint 'innovative' Potter to replace sacked boss Tuchel
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/chelsea-appoint-%27innovative%27-potter-to-replace-sacked-boss-tuchel
September 8, 2022, 10:30 PM
Graham Potter was appointed as Chelsea's new manager on a five-year contract on Thursday following the shock sacking of Thomas Tuchel.
The Englishman has left fellow Premier League…
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Iniesta hoping for TV treat from Qatar World Cup
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/iniesta-hoping-for-tv-treat-from-qatar-world-cup
September 8, 2022, 10:00 PM
Watching this year's World Cup on TV will be a different experience, Spanish soccer legend Andres Iniesta told AFP on Thursday, but he believes his compatriots can lift…
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Britain goes big to ease energy shock; EU meets on Friday
https://japantoday.com/category/world/britain-goes-big-to-ease-energy-shock-eu-meets-on-friday3
September 8, 2022, 10:01 PM
Britain will cap consumer energy bills for two years and funnel billions to prop up power companies, its new leader Liz Truss said on Thursday in a bid…
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4 nations bordering Russia to restrict Russian tourists
https://japantoday.com/category/world/4-nations-bordering-russia-to-restrict-russian-tourists
September 8, 2022, 10:02 PM
Four European countries that border Russia will take regional steps this month to limit people from Russia from entering Europe’s visa-free zone by land because they “are increasingly…
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Bannon pleads not guilty in 'We Build the Wall' scheme
https://japantoday.com/category/world/steve-bannon-surrenders-in-ny-court-in-wall-donor-case
September 9, 2022, 3:46 AM
Former President Donald Trump’s longtime ally Steve Bannon pleaded not guilty Thursday to duping donors who gave money to build a wall on the U.S. southern border. The…
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Japan says it is ready to take action as yen dives
https://japantoday.com/category/business/japan-says-ready-for-%27necessary-response%27-as-yen-dives
September 8, 2022, 10:38 PM
Japan is ready to take action if the yen's plummeting value remains volatile, officials repeated on Thursday, after the currency hit 24-year lows.
The yen has tumbled from…
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Taiwan chip giant TSMC sees all-time high revenue in August
https://japantoday.com/category/tech/taiwan-chip-giant-tsmc-sees-all-time-high-revenue-in-august
September 8, 2022, 9:58 PM
Taiwanese semiconductor giant TSMC said Thursday its August revenue rose nearly 60 percent to a record high of Tw$218.13 billion ($7.06 billion) on soaring global demand.
Taiwan Semiconductor…
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