China's COVID epicenter shifts to Guangzhou; more lockdowns loom
https://japantoday.com/category/world/china%27s-covid-epicentre-shifts-to-guangzhou-more-lockdowns-loom
November 8, 2022, 7:12 AM
New coronavirus cases surged in Guangzhou and other Chinese cities, official data showed on Tuesday, with the global manufacturing hub becoming China's latest COVID1-9 epicenter and testing the…
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Asian markets mixed ahead of U.S. elections, inflation data
https://japantoday.com/category/business/asian-markets-mixed-ahead-of-us-elections-inflation-data
November 8, 2022, 6:31 AM
Asian stocks were mixed Tuesday ahead of the U.S. midterm elections with trading likely to stay bumpy in a week that brings new inflation data and other events…
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Ex-nursery school head, employee found guilty over boy's death in school bus
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/Ex-nursery-school-head-employee-found-guilty-over-boy%27s-death-in-school-bus
November 8, 2022, 7:36 AM
The former head of a nursery school in southwestern Japan and a fellow staff member were found guilty Tuesday for failing to notice that they had left a…
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Japan reports 81,401 new coronavirus cases
https://japantoday.com/category/national/Japan-reports-81-401-new-coronavirus-cases
November 8, 2022, 11:48 AM
Japan on Tuesday reported 81,401 new coronavirus cases, up 49,779 from Monday. Tokyo reported 8,665 new cases, up 5,176 from Monday.
The number of infected people hospitalized with…
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Australian insurer warns of massive data release threat from purported hacker
https://japantoday.com/category/world/australian-insurer-warns-of-%27distressing%27-data-threat
November 8, 2022, 6:09 AM
A major Australian health insurer warned Tuesday of a "distressing" threat by a purported hacker to release client data within 24 hours, following a hack affecting 10 million…
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Japan household spending up 2.3% in September as virus restrictions removed
https://japantoday.com/category/business/update2-japan-household-spending-up-2.3-in-sept.-as-virus-curbs-removed
November 8, 2022, 7:34 AM
Japan's household spending in September increased a real 2.3 percent from a year earlier, rising for the fourth month in a row, as people spent more money on…
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Trump says he'll make 'big announcement' Nov 15 in Florida
https://japantoday.com/category/world/trump-says-he%27ll-make-%27big-announcement%27-nov.-15
November 8, 2022, 6:37 AM
Former President Donald Trump said Monday he will be making a “big announcement” next week as he teased a third presidential run while campaigning on the eve of…
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Judge, Ohtani among 3 finalists for AL MVP award next week
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/judge-ohtani-among-3-finalists-for-al-mvp-award-next-week
November 8, 2022, 4:05 AM
Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani and Yordan Alvarez are the finalists for American League MVP in voting by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
St. Louis Cardinals teammates Nolan…
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Man indicted for assisting junior high school girl to commit suicide
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/29-year-old-man-indicted-for-assisting-junior-high-school-girl-to-commit-suicide
November 8, 2022, 7:35 AM
The Yokohama District Public Prosecutor’s Office on Monday indicted a 29-year-old unemployed man for assisting a junior high school student to commit suicide in September.
According to the…
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New Zealand mosque shooter files appeal against life sentence
https://japantoday.com/category/world/new-zealand-mosque-shooter-files-appeal-against-life-sentence
November 8, 2022, 4:15 AM
A white supremacist who killed 51 Muslim worshippers at mosques in Christchurch in March 2019, the worst mass shooting in New Zealand's history, has filed an appeal against…
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At COP27, climate change framed as battle for survival
https://japantoday.com/category/world/at-cop27-climate-change-framed-as-battle-for-survival1
November 7, 2022, 9:58 PM
World leaders and diplomats framed the fight against global warming as a battle for human survival during opening speeches at the COP27 climate summit in Egypt on Monday,…
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At least 15,000 killed by hot weather in Europe in 2022: WHO
https://japantoday.com/category/world/at-least-15-000-killed-by-hot-weather-in-europe-in-2022-who
November 7, 2022, 9:59 PM
At least 15,000 people have died in Europe because of hot weather in 2022 so far, the World Health Organization said Monday, with Spain and Germany among the…
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Japanese fund secures ¥1 tril to buy Toshiba
https://japantoday.com/category/business/update1-japanese-fund-secures-1-tril.-yen-to-buy-toshiba
November 7, 2022, 9:53 PM
A Japanese investment fund has secured about 1 trillion yen to buy out Toshiba Corp and notified the embattled conglomerate that the amount was offered by a group…
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Kosovo accuses Serbia of trying to destabilize country
https://japantoday.com/category/world/kosovo-accuses-serbia-of-trying-to-destabilize-country
November 7, 2022, 9:58 PM
Kosovo on Monday accused neighboring Serbia of trying to destabilize the country by pressuring members of the ethnic Serb community to resign from their posts for not accepting…
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Ukraine says Russia forces pillage, occupy Kherson homes ahead of battle
https://japantoday.com/category/world/ukraine-says-russia-forces-pillage-occupy-kherson-homes-ahead-of-battle
November 8, 2022, 4:44 AM
Ukraine accused Russia on Monday of looting empty homes in the southern city of Kherson and occupying them with troops in civilian clothes to prepare for street fighting…
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Putin-linked businessman admits to U.S. election meddling
https://japantoday.com/category/world/%27putin%27s-chef%27-admits-to-interfering-in-u.s.-elections
November 8, 2022, 7:00 AM
Kremlin-connected entrepreneur Yevgeny Prigozhin admitted Monday that he had interfered in U.S. elections and would continue to do so — confirming for the first time the accusations that…
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Liverpool owner FSG prepared to sell shares in EPL club
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/liverpool-owner-fsg-prepared-to-sell-shares-in-epl-club
November 7, 2022, 9:56 PM
The owner of Liverpool confirmed on Monday it was open to selling shares in the club amid speculation it was inviting offers from potential buyers.
Fenway Sports Group…
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Jimmy Kimmel to host Oscars again: 'Great honor or a trap'
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/jimmy-kimmel-to-host-oscars-again-%27great-honor-or-a-trap%27
November 7, 2022, 9:54 PM
Jimmy Kimmel is ready to host the Oscars again, completing a trilogy that started with him presiding over the chaotic “envelope-gate" ceremony.
The late-night talk show host will…
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Group warns of rampant violence in Syria camp of IS families
https://japantoday.com/category/world/group-warns-of-rampant-violence-in-syria-camp-of-is-families
November 7, 2022, 9:59 PM
A sprawling camp in northeastern Syria housing tens of thousands of women and children linked to the Islamic State group is witnessing pervasive violence, exploitation and lawlessness, an…
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Japan to remodel surface-to-air missiles to intercept hypersonic weapons
https://japantoday.com/category/national/japan-to-remodel-surface-to-air-missiles-to-intercept-hypersonic-arms
November 7, 2022, 9:51 PM
Japan is planning to remodel its existing surface-to-air guided missiles so that they can intercept hypersonic glide weapons, which are believed to be under development by countries such…
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Philippines lifts ban on sending workers to Saudi Arabia
https://japantoday.com/category/world/philippines-lifts-ban-on-sending-workers-to-saudi-arabia
November 7, 2022, 9:59 PM
The Philippines lifted a ban on the deployment of workers, including maids and construction workers, to Saudi Arabia on Monday after steps were taken to reduce frequent abuses,…
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Japan aims to revive inbound tourism to pre-pandemic levels by 2025
https://japantoday.com/category/national/japan-aims-to-revive-inbound-tourism-to-pre-pandemic-levels-by-2025
November 8, 2022, 7:35 AM
Japan will aim to have inbound tourism recover to pre-pandemic levels by 2025, the tourism agency said Monday, with travel demand expected to return in line with a…
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Madrid-Liverpool, PSG-Bayern in Champions League last-16
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/madrid-liverpool-psg-bayern-in-champions-league-last-16
November 7, 2022, 9:55 PM
Real Madrid will play Liverpool in the round of 16 of the Champions League in a rematch of last year's final.
Madrid beat Liverpool in both the 2018…
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China wary about Japan joining NATO cyber defense center
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/china-wary-about-japan-joining-nato-cyber-defense-center
November 7, 2022, 9:52 PM
China on Monday expressed wariness about Japan's official participation in a NATO cyber defense research institute, saying the security alliance has been strengthening its ties with Asia-Pacific nations…
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Qatar minister accuses Germany of 'double standards' in World Cup criticism
https://japantoday.com/category/fifa-world-cup-2022/qatar-minister-accuses-germany-of-%27double-standards%27-in-world-cup-criticism
November 7, 2022, 9:51 PM
Qatar's foreign minister has accused Germany of "double standards" over its criticism of the World Cup host's human rights record and has defended its summoning of the German…
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Japan, China planning summit for next week
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/update1-japan-china-eye-summit-next-week-on-fringes-of-int%27l-gathering
November 8, 2022, 7:35 AM
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida plans to hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in mid-November on the sidelines of an international gathering in Southeast Asia, diplomatic sources…
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Sri Lankan cricketer denied bail in Australia on sex charges
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/sri-lankan-cricketer-denied-bail-in-australia-on-sex-charges
November 7, 2022, 7:00 AM
A Sri Lankan cricketer charged with sexually assaulting a woman in Australia remained in jail Monday after a court declined his bid for bail.
Danushka Gunathilaka was arrested…
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Disney Christmas parade
https://japantoday.com/category/picture-of-the-day/disney-christmas-parade
November 7, 2022, 9:28 PM
Disney characters Mickey and Minnie Mouse perform with Santa Claus on a boat for a Christmas parade at Tokyo DisneySea in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, on Monday. Special Disney…
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2 Americans who helped Ghosn flee Japan sent back to U.S.
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/2-Americans-who-helped-Ghosn-escape-from-Japan-sent-back-to-U.S.
November 7, 2022, 10:03 PM
Two Americans who were in prison for helping former Nissan Motor Co Chairman Carlos Ghosn jump bail and flee Japan in 2019 have been sent back to the…
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Dems, GOP make urgent final pitches before midterms
https://japantoday.com/category/world/Dems-GOP-make-urgent-final-pitches-before-midterms
November 8, 2022, 4:44 AM
An election year weighted by economic turmoil, elimination of federal abortion rights and broad concerns about the future of democracy concluded with a final full day of campaigning…
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