Japanese Justice Minister Hanashi dismissed over execution comments
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/Japan-Justice-Minister-Hanashi-to-be-dismissed-over-execution-comments
November 11, 2022, 12:04 PM
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday dismissed Yasuhiro Hanashi as justice minister after criticism over remarks widely seen as making light of his role in authorizing executions…
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Japan reports 74,093 new coronavirus cases
https://japantoday.com/category/national/Japan-reports-74-093-new-coronavirus-cases
November 11, 2022, 11:52 AM
Japan on Friday reported 74,093 new coronavirus cases, down 4,484 from Thursday. Tokyo reported 7,899 new cases, down 70 from Thursday.
The number of infected people hospitalized with…
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Japanese volunteer fighting for Ukraine dies in war
https://japantoday.com/category/national/japanese-volunteer-fighting-for-ukraine-dies-in-war
November 11, 2022, 7:53 AM
A Japanese volunteer fighting for Ukraine against Russia has died, Japan's Foreign Ministry said Friday.
The ministry confirmed that the man in his 20s died on Wednesday after…
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China's COVID restrictions intensify as cases surge to highest since Shanghai lockdown
https://japantoday.com/category/world/china%27s-covid-curbs-intensify-as-cases-surge-to-highest-since-shanghai-lockdown1
November 11, 2022, 6:10 AM
Chinese authorities stepped up COVID-19 lockdowns and other curbs to halt clusters from spreading as China's case load soared to its highest since this year's Shanghai lockdown, with…
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Australia blames Russian hackers for medical data theft
https://japantoday.com/category/world/thieves-target-alcohol-illnesses-in-australian-data-dump
November 11, 2022, 6:31 AM
Russian hackers carried out a cyberattack on a major Australian healthcare company that breached the data of 9.7 million people, including the country's prime minister, police said Friday.…
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Twitter chaos deepens as key executives quit
https://japantoday.com/category/tech/twitter-chaos-deepens-as-key-executives-quit
November 11, 2022, 3:15 AM
Elon Musk's ownership of Twitter descended ever deeper into chaos on Thursday as key security executives resigned from the platform, drawing a sharp warning from U.S. regulators.
The…
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Global CO2 emissions to rise again; climate goals at risk, scientists say
https://japantoday.com/category/world/global-co2-emissions-to-rise-again-climate-goals-at-risk-scientists-say1
November 11, 2022, 3:35 AM
Global carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels are on track to rise around 1% this year, scientists said on Friday, warning this would make it harder for…
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Japan's Hall of Fame pitcher Murata dies after fire at his house
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/japan%27s-hall-of-fame-pitcher-murata-dies-after-fire-at-his-house
November 11, 2022, 12:03 PM
Japanese Hall of Fame pitcher Choji Murata died after being taken to hospital following a fire at his house in Tokyo early Friday, police said. He was 72.…
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'Crash' director Paul Haggis loses New York rape case
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/%27crash%27-director-paul-haggis-loses-new-york-rape-case
November 10, 2022, 11:01 PM
A New York jury on Thursday found Oscar-winning Canadian filmmaker Paul Haggis liable for raping a publicist in 2013, ordering him to pay her at least $7.5 million…
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Man Utd survive Villa scare to reach League Cup last 16
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/man-utd-survive-villa-scare-to-reach-league-cup-last-16
November 10, 2022, 11:06 PM
Bruno Fernandes sent Manchester United into the League Cup last 16 as the Portugal midfielder punished a howler from Aston Villa keeper Robin Olsen in Thursday's 4-2 win.…
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U.S. keeps Japan, 6 other economies on currency watch list
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/u.s.-keeps-japan-6-other-economies-on-currency-watch-list
November 11, 2022, 7:53 AM
The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday kept Japan and six other economies on a monitoring list over potentially unfair currency practices and called on Tokyo to ensure any…
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Music review: Lous and the Yakuza moves into love on 'IOTA'
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/music-review-lous-and-the-yakuza-moves-into-love-on-%27iota%27
November 10, 2022, 10:04 PM
“IOTA" By Lous and the Yakuza (Columbia Records/Sony Music)
Lous and the Yakuza has peeled back the pain and drama of her debut autobiographical album, "Gore,'' to reveal…
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Oita autumn
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November 10, 2022, 9:32 PM
Autumn colors on show at Lake Kinrin in Oita Prefecture
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Oita autumn
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November 10, 2022, 9:32 PM
Autumn colors on show at Lake Kinrin in Oita Prefecture
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Shooting in gang-plagued Mexican state leaves 9 dead
https://japantoday.com/category/world/shooting-in-gang-plagued-mexican-state-leaves-9-dead
November 10, 2022, 9:54 PM
A shooting left nine dead and two wounded at a bar in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato, which has increasingly suffered from cartel violence, local authorities said…
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Verstappen leads call for overhaul of sprint race format
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/verstappen-leads-call-for-overhaul-of-sprint-race-format
November 10, 2022, 10:12 PM
Max Verstappen on Thursday led calls for a reform of sprint races next season and described them as not that much fun.
The two-time world champion, who won…
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Ukraine says Russians will take one week to withdraw from Kherson
https://japantoday.com/category/world/ukraine-says-russians-will-take-one-week-to-withdraw-from-kherson
November 11, 2022, 10:00 AM
Ukrainian troops pushed towards Kherson on Thursday, after Moscow ordered one of the war's biggest retreats, though Kyiv warned that Russian troops could still turn Kherson into a…
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5 Afghans fatally stabbed in Turkey
https://japantoday.com/category/world/5-afghans-fatally-stabbed-in-turkey-investigation-launched
November 10, 2022, 9:54 PM
Police on Thursday discovered the bodies of five Afghan nationals who were stabbed to death inside a house in the Turkish capital Ankara, the country’s state-run news agency…
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Biden to meet China's Xi on Monday for Taiwan, Russia talks
https://japantoday.com/category/world/biden-to-meet-china%27s-xi-on-monday-for-taiwan-russia-talks
November 10, 2022, 9:54 PM
President Joe Biden will meet Monday with President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of next week’s Group of 20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia, a face-to-face meeting that comes…
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African nations tell COP27 fossil fuels will tackle poverty
https://japantoday.com/category/world/african-nations-tell-cop27-fossil-fuels-will-tackle-poverty
November 10, 2022, 9:54 PM
African nations must be allowed to develop fossil fuel resources to help lift their people out of poverty, governments said Thursday at the COP27 climate talks in Egypt,…
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Section of destroyed shuttle Challenger found on ocean floor
https://japantoday.com/category/world/section-of-destroyed-shuttle-challenger-found-on-ocean-floor
November 10, 2022, 9:55 PM
A large section of the destroyed space shuttle Challenger has been found buried in sand at the bottom of the Atlantic, more than three decades after the tragedy…
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Musk ends remote work at Twitter; warns of troubles ahead
https://japantoday.com/category/tech/musk-ends-remote-work-at-twitter-warns-of-troubles-ahead
November 10, 2022, 9:51 PM
Elon Musk has emailed Twitter employees, most working remotely, ordering them to return to the office immediately for at least 40 hours a week and warning of “difficult…
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Australia into Billie Jean King Cup semifinals; Canada wins
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/australia-into-billie-jean-king-cup-semifinals-canada-wins
November 10, 2022, 9:52 PM
Australia became the first nation to reach the semifinals of the Billie Jean King Cup by beating Belgium for a second group win in the top team event…
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Japan coach Joseph relishing clash with England at Twickenham 'cauldron'
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/japan-coach-joseph-relishing-twickenham-%27cauldron%27
November 10, 2022, 9:52 PM
Japan coach Jamie Joseph said he was looking forward to seeing his side tackle the challenge of playing England in the "cauldron" of Twickenham on Saturday.
The match…
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Tuilagi, Vunipola dropped by England for test vs. Japan
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/tuilagi-vunipola-dropped-by-england-for-test-vs.-japan
November 10, 2022, 9:52 PM
England dropped center Manu Tuilagi and No. 8 Billy Vunipola for the rugby test against Japan on Saturday as Eddie Jones' team looks to rebound after launching the…
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France allows migrant rescue ship to dock after Italian refusal
https://japantoday.com/category/world/lashing-out-at-italy-france-allows-ocean-viking-to-dock
November 10, 2022, 9:54 PM
France warned Italy of "severe consequences" as it was set to take in on Friday a charity ship carrying more than 200 migrants rescued in the Mediterranean, who…
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Japan unveils strategy for domestic production of advanced chips
https://japantoday.com/category/tech/update1-toyota-sony-consortium-sets-up-firm-for-advanced-chip-production
November 11, 2022, 6:04 AM
Japan's industry minister unveiled Friday a strategy for domestic production of advanced chips through a new firm set up by eight leading Japanese companies, including Toyota Motor Corp…
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U.S. Senate up for grabs as Republicans move toward House majority
https://japantoday.com/category/world/u.s.-senate-up-for-grabs-as-republicans-move-toward-house-majority1
November 11, 2022, 4:34 AM
Republicans edged closer on Thursday to securing a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives while control of the Senate hinged on a few tight races, two days…
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Qatar Airways CEO knocks World Cup critics at airport event
https://japantoday.com/category/fifa-world-cup-2022/qatar-airways-ceo-knocks-world-cup-critics-at-airport-event
November 10, 2022, 9:59 PM
The outspoken CEO of Qatar Airways lashed out Thursday at critics of his country hosting the upcoming FIFA World Cup, saying his nation will “always rub salt into…
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What makes a great music documentary?
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/what-makes-a-great-music-documentary
November 10, 2022, 9:49 PM
Colm Forde, co-founder of Britain's Doc'n Roll film festival, knows what makes a good music documentary.
"75 minutes!" he said with a laugh.
Given the thousands of hours…
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