UK university staff, Scottish teachers, postal workers begin walkouts
https://japantoday.com/category/world/uk-university-staff-scottish-teachers-postal-workers-begin-walkouts
November 24, 2022, 10:06 AM
Postal workers, teachers and university staff across Britain went on strike on Thursday to demand better pay, with warnings that there will be more industrial action and widespread…
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Asian shares rise on Fed rate hopes despite China worries
https://japantoday.com/category/business/asian-shares-rise-on-fed-rate-hopes-despite-china-worries
November 24, 2022, 7:32 AM
Asian shares gained Thursday, although optimism about the Federal Reserve holding back on aggressive interest rate raises was countered by some uncertainty about coronavirus restrictions in China.
Trading…
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Japanese fans rejoice after dramatic World Cup win over Germany
https://japantoday.com/category/fifa-world-cup-2022/japan-rejoices-in-dramatic-soccer-world-cup-win-over-germany
November 24, 2022, 10:10 AM
The Japanese public rejoiced Thursday after Japan claimed a dramatic comeback win over Germany at the soccer World Cup in Qatar, with crowds taking to the streets and…
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China's daily COVID cases highest since pandemic began
https://japantoday.com/category/world/china%27s-daily-covid-cases-highest-since-pandemic-began
November 24, 2022, 12:13 PM
China's daily COVID cases have climbed to the highest since the pandemic began, official data showed Thursday, despite the government persisting with a zero-tolerance approach involving grueling lockdowns…
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North Korea slams South Korea's Yoon; warns sanctions will fuel more hostility
https://japantoday.com/category/world/north-korea-slams-south-korea%27s-yoon-warns-sanctions-will-fuel-more-hostility
November 24, 2022, 3:42 AM
North Korea on Thursday denounced Seoul's push to impose additional sanctions on Pyongyang after its missile launches, calling South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and his administration "idiots" parroting…
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Brazil's electoral court rejects Bolsonaro election challenge
https://japantoday.com/category/world/brazil%27s-electoral-court-rejects-bolsonaro-election-challenge2
November 24, 2022, 2:06 AM
The head of Brazil's electoral court Alexandre de Moraes on Wednesday rejected a complaint from President Jair Bolsonaro's allies to challenge the presidential election, which the incumbent lost…
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Reformist leader Anwar named prime minister of Malaysia
https://japantoday.com/category/world/Reformist-leader-Anwar-named-prime-minister-of-Malaysia
November 24, 2022, 6:27 AM
Malaysia’s king on Thursday named reformist opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim as the country’s Prime Minister, ending days of uncertainty after divisive general elections produced a hung Parliament.
Sultan…
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Japan reports 60,108 new coronavirus cases
https://japantoday.com/category/national/Japan-reports-60-108-new-coronavirus-cases
November 24, 2022, 12:07 PM
Japan on Thursday reported 60,108 new coronavirus cases, down 73,253 from Wednesday. Tokyo reported 5,639 new cases, down 7,211 from Wednesday.
The number of infected people hospitalized with…
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Man’s naked body found in restaurant dumpster in Aichi
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/man%E2%80%99s-naked-body-found-in-restaurant-dumpster-in-aichi
November 24, 2022, 9:42 AM
Police in Tsushima, Aichi Prefecture, are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in the dumpster of a restaurant on Wednesday.
Police said they received…
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Kishida under pressure over errors in campaign expenditure report
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/japanese-prime-minister-under-pressure-over-campaign-expenditure-report
November 24, 2022, 7:34 AM
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday his office in Hiroshima Prefecture had found errors in receipts attached to a campaign expenditure report, after a magazine reported…
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Canadian paramedic unknowingly treated daughter in fatal crash
https://japantoday.com/category/world/canada-paramedic-unknowingly-treated-daughter-in-fatal-crash
November 23, 2022, 11:51 PM
A Canadian paramedic who unknowingly treated her own daughter after a fatal vehicle crash brushed away tears as she remembered a beautiful girl who fought until the end.…
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10 days in, no suspect, no weapon in Idaho student slayings
https://japantoday.com/category/world/10-days-in-no-suspect-no-weapon-in-idaho-student-slayings
November 23, 2022, 10:32 PM
Ten days after four University of Idaho students were stabbed to death in their rooms, police said Wednesday they still have not identified a suspect or found a…
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Japan fans
https://japantoday.com/category/picture-of-the-day/japan-fans-3
November 23, 2022, 9:43 PM
Japan supporters cheer prior to the World Cup group E soccer match between Germany and Japan, at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Wednesday. Japan won…
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Belgium spoil Canada's World Cup return with 1-0 win
https://japantoday.com/category/fifa-world-cup-2022/belgium-spoils-canada%27s-world-cup-return-with-1-0-win
November 23, 2022, 9:46 PM
Thibaut Courtois saved an early penalty and Michy Batshuayi scored the only goal to give Belgium a 1-0 win over Canada at the World Cup on Wednesday, spoiling…
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Teen Gavi leads Spain to 7-0 rout of Costa Rica at World Cup
https://japantoday.com/category/fifa-world-cup-2022/teen-gavi-leads-spain-to-7-0-rout-of-costa-rica-at-world-cup
November 23, 2022, 9:45 PM
Not since Pelé in 1958 had someone as young as Gavi scored a goal at the World Cup.
The 18-year-old midfielder led the way Wednesday as Spain pulled…
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George 'hurting' after All Blacks draw as Springboks await England
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/george-%27hurting%27-after-all-blacks-draw-as-springboks-await-england
November 23, 2022, 10:09 PM
Jamie George believes a match against South Africa represents the "perfect test" for an England pack still "hurting" after their display in last week's thrilling 25-25 draw with…
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No Nadal, no Alcaraz as Croatia send Spain crashing in Davis Cup
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/croatia-edge-ahead-of-spain-in-davis-cup-quarter-final
November 23, 2022, 10:10 PM
Marin Cilic on Wednesday led Croatia into the Davis Cup semi-finals, knocking out six-time champions Spain who were missing Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal, the world's two top-ranked…
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Europe names world's first disabled astronaut
https://japantoday.com/category/world/europe-names-world%27s-first-disabled-astronaut2
November 23, 2022, 10:17 PM
The European Space Agency on Wednesday named the first ever "parastronaut" in a major step towards allowing people with physical disabilities to work and live in space.
The…
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Former players to sue French rugby authorities over concussion
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/former-players-to-sue-french-rugby-authorities-over-concussion
November 23, 2022, 10:12 PM
A group of former players, including England World Cup winner Steve Thompson and All Black Carl Hayman, are to file legal action in France against the national rugby…
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Flick denies armband row distracted Germany in Japan loss
https://japantoday.com/category/fifa-world-cup-2022/flick-denies-armband-row-distracted-germany-in-japan-loss
November 23, 2022, 9:45 PM
Hansi Flick denied Wednesday that Germany's pre-game armband protest and legal action against FIFA had distracted his team after they slumped to a surprise 2-1 loss in their…
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Georgia high court reinstates ban on abortions after 6 weeks
https://japantoday.com/category/world/georgia-supreme-court-reinstates-abortion-ban
November 23, 2022, 9:52 PM
The Georgia Supreme Court Wednesday reinstated the state’s ban on abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy, abruptly ending access to later abortions that had resumed days earlier.…
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U.S. sanctions more Iranian officials as crackdowns continue
https://japantoday.com/category/world/us-sanctions-more-iranian-officials-as-crackdowns-continue
November 23, 2022, 10:03 PM
The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions against three more Iranian security officials in response to the Tehran government's continued crackdown on protests after 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died…
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Ronaldo gets 2-game ban for any new club after fan clash
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/ronaldo-gets-2-game-ban-for-any-new-club-after-fan-clash
November 23, 2022, 10:03 PM
Former Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo was banned for two matches and fined 50,000 pounds ($60,000) for hitting a phone out of a fan’s hand at Everton after…
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World Series champion Astros' full share a record $516,347
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/world-series-champion-astros%27-full-share-a-record-516-347
November 23, 2022, 10:04 PM
A full postseason share for the World Series champion Houston Astros totaled a record $516,347 from a player pool of $107.5 million, also a record in the first…
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Denmark reignites European dispute with FIFA at World Cup
https://japantoday.com/category/fifa-world-cup-2022/denmark-reignites-european-dispute-with-fifa-at-world-cup
November 23, 2022, 10:06 PM
European soccer showed its public frustration with FIFA president Gianni Infantino again Wednesday at the World Cup — this time in the Denmark camp.
Denmark pledged it wouldn't…
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U.S. jobless claims rise to 240,000; highest since August
https://japantoday.com/category/business/unemployment-claims-rise-to-240-000-highest-since-august
November 23, 2022, 10:07 PM
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose the highest level since August but still remain low by historic standards.
The Labor Department reported Wednesday that 240,000…
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Japan gets 2 late goals to upset Germany 2-1 in their World Cup opener
https://japantoday.com/category/fifa-world-cup-2022/Japan-gets-2-late-goals-to-upset-Germany-2-1-in-their-World-Cup-opener
November 24, 2022, 7:33 AM
Another World Cup day, another World Cup shock.
Substitutes Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano scored late goals Wednesday to help Japan come from behind and upset Germany 2-1.
Both Doan…
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Taliban lash 12 people before stadium crowd in Afghanistan
https://japantoday.com/category/world/taliban-lash-12-people-before-stadium-crowd-in-afghanistan
November 23, 2022, 10:19 PM
The Taliban lashed three women and nine men in front of hundreds of spectators in a provincial sports stadium Wednesday, signaling the religious extremist group’s resumption of a…
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Wilko Johnson, British rocker who defied cancer, dies at 75
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/wilko-johnson-british-rocker-who-defied-cancer-dies-at-75
November 23, 2022, 9:49 PM
Wilko Johnson, the guitarist with British blues-rock band Dr Feelgood who had an unexpected career renaissance after being diagnosed with terminal cancer, has died. He was 75.
A…
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Solid Morocco hold Croatia 0-0
https://japantoday.com/category/fifa-world-cup-2022/solid-morocco-hold-modric%27s-croatia-at-world-cup
November 23, 2022, 9:45 PM
Morocco held Croatia to a 0-0 draw in their opening game of the World Cup on Wednesday, producing a spirited display against the 2018 runners-up led by Luka…
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