China's 'iPhone city' under COVID lockdown after violent clashes
https://japantoday.com/category/world/china%27s-%27iphone-city%27-under-covid-lockdown-after-violent-clashes
November 25, 2022, 10:08 AM
Six million people were on Friday under COVID lockdown in a Chinese city home to the world's largest iPhone factory, after clashes between police and workers furious over…
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Asian shares mixed as investors eye Tokyo inflation data
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/asian-shares-mixed-as-investors-eye-tokyo-inflation-data
November 25, 2022, 7:17 AM
Asian shares were mixed Friday as worries deepened about the regional economy and Japan reported higher-than-expected inflation.
Benchmarks fell in Tokyo, Seoul and Hong Kong, but rose in…
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Australia to prevent repeat of former leader's power grab
https://japantoday.com/category/world/australia-to-prevent-repeat-of-former-leader%27s-power-grab
November 25, 2022, 4:24 AM
An inquiry into a former Australian prime minister secretly appointing himself to multiple ministries recommended Friday that all such appointments be made public in future to preserve trust…
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Prosecutors raid Dentsu in widening Tokyo Olympic probe
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/tokyo-prosecutors-search-dentsu-suspect-bid-rigging-on-olympics-test-events-media
November 25, 2022, 10:04 AM
Japanese prosecutors raided the headquarters of major advertising company Dentsu on Friday, as the investigation into corruption related to the Tokyo Olympics widened.
Major local TV broadcasters showed…
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Japan reports 117,840 new coronavirus cases
https://japantoday.com/category/national/Japan-reports-117-840-new-coronavirus-cases
November 25, 2022, 11:57 AM
Japan on Friday reported 117,840 new coronavirus cases, up 57,732 from Thursday. Tokyo reported 12,938 new cases, up 7,299 from Thursday.
The number of infected people hospitalized with…
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Man arrested for abducting 7-year-old girl, keeping her in his car
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/man-arrested-for-abducting-7-year-old-girl-keeping-her-in-his-car
November 25, 2022, 7:20 AM
Police in Joyo, Kyoto Prefecture, have arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of abducting a seven-year-old girl and keeping her confined in his car.
According to police, the incident…
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Tokyo consumer prices rise 3.6% in November; biggest increase in 4 decades
https://japantoday.com/category/business/tokyo-consumer-prices-rise-3.6-in-nov.-biggest-gain-in-4-decades
November 25, 2022, 10:06 AM
Consumer prices in Tokyo rose 3.6 percent in November from a year earlier, marking the steepest increase since 1982 amid higher energy and food prices that are increasingly…
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Thousands of British nurses to stage first strikes on Dec 15, 20
https://japantoday.com/category/world/british-nurses-to-stage-first-strikes-on-dec.-15-20
November 25, 2022, 7:22 AM
Chukwudubem Ifeajuna, a nurse in the south of England, loves his job, but next month will walk out for two days as part of British nurses' biggest ever…
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Tidy fans
https://japantoday.com/category/picture-of-the-day/tidy-fans
November 24, 2022, 9:26 PM
Japanese supporters clean up litter at Khalifa International Stadium after Japan defeated Germany in a World Cup soccer match in Doha, Qatar, on Wednesday.
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Richarlison's goals help Brazil beat Serbia 2-0
https://japantoday.com/category/fifa-world-cup-2022/richarlison%27s-goals-help-brazil-beat-serbia-2-0-at-world-cup
November 25, 2022, 1:55 AM
Richarlison scored two goals, the second with a spectacular acrobatic kick, to help Brazil beat Serbia 2-0 Thursday at the World Cup.
In the 73rd minute, the striker…
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Musk says he is granting 'amnesty' to suspended Twitter accounts
https://japantoday.com/category/tech/musk-says-granting-%27amnesty%27-to-suspended-twitter-accounts
November 25, 2022, 5:48 AM
New Twitter owner Elon Musk said Thursday that he is granting "amnesty” for suspended accounts, which online safety experts predict will spur a rise in harassment, hate speech…
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Gay club owner: Shooting comes amid a new 'type of hate'
https://japantoday.com/category/world/gay-club-owner-shooting-comes-amid-a-new-%27type-of-hate%27
November 25, 2022, 5:23 AM
The co-owner of the Colorado Springs gay nightclub where a shooter turned a drag queen’s birthday celebration into a massacre said he thinks the shooting that killed five…
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Ukraine struggles to restore power
https://japantoday.com/category/world/ukraine-struggles-to-restore-power-in-war%27s-first-winter
November 25, 2022, 3:47 AM
Much of Ukraine on Thursday remained without heat or power after the most devastating Russian air strikes on its energy grid so far, and in Kyiv residents were…
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Americans celebrate Thanksgiving under shadow of two more mass shootings
https://japantoday.com/category/world/americans-celebrate-thanksgiving-under-shadow-of-two-more-mass-shootings
November 25, 2022, 4:23 AM
The United States marked the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday with traditional feasts, parades and American football, taking a moment to celebrate in a week shadowed by gun violence.…
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Researchers test mRNA technology for universal flu vaccine
https://japantoday.com/category/features/health/researchers-test-mrna-technology-for-universal-flu-vaccine
November 24, 2022, 10:02 PM
An experimental vaccine provided broad protection against all 20 known influenza A and B virus subtypes in initial tests in mice and ferrets, potentially opening a pathway to…
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World Cup fans put off by prices, beer limits commute by air
https://japantoday.com/category/fifa-world-cup-2022/world-cup-fans-put-off-by-prices-beer-limits-commute-by-air
November 24, 2022, 9:55 PM
Travel at this World Cup was supposed to be easy in the tiny host nation of Qatar, after fans had to take long flights between cities at the…
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Attack on Mali camp for people fleeing violence kills 11
https://japantoday.com/category/world/attack-on-mali-camp-for-people-fleeing-violence-kills-11
November 24, 2022, 10:14 PM
An attack by suspected Islamic extremists on a camp outside Gao sheltering individuals who had earlier fled violence in northern Mali has left 11 people dead, officials said…
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French prosecutors probe alleged illegal election financing
https://japantoday.com/category/world/french-prosecutors-probe-alleged-illegal-election-financing
November 24, 2022, 9:54 PM
French national financial prosecutors said Thursday they have opened an investigation into suspected illegal financing of electoral campaigns in 2017 and 2022. A leading French newspaper reported that…
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Ronaldo makes World Cup history as Portugal beats Ghana 3-2
https://japantoday.com/category/fifa-world-cup-2022/ronaldo-makes-world-cup-history-portugal-beats-ghana-3-2
November 24, 2022, 9:55 PM
Cristiano Ronaldo closed his eyes, took in a deep breath and then made World Cup history.
The Portugal striker became the first male player to score at five…
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adidas probing allegations about Kanye West's behavior
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/adidas-probing-allegations-about-kanye-west%27s-behaviour
November 24, 2022, 10:09 PM
adidas said Thursday it was investigating claims against Kanye West after a report detailed alleged inappropriate behavior, just weeks after the German sportswear giant ended its partnership with…
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Holiday shopping in U.S. kicks off with inflation dampening spirits
https://japantoday.com/category/business/holiday-shopping-kicks-off-with-inflation-dampening-spirits
November 24, 2022, 9:49 PM
While Black Friday will mark a return to familiar holiday shopping patterns, uncertainty still remains.
The U.S. job market remains strong, consumer spending is resilient and inflation has…
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South Korea, Uruguay draw 0-0
https://japantoday.com/category/fifa-world-cup-2022/south-korea-holds-uruguay-to-0-0-draw-at-world-cup
November 24, 2022, 9:56 PM
Another favored team has failed to impress in the early stages of the World Cup.
This time it was South Korea holding South American power Uruguay to a…
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Japan looking to make World Cup splash after sinking Germany
https://japantoday.com/category/fifa-world-cup-2022/japan-looking-to-make-world-cup-splash-after-sinking-germany
November 25, 2022, 7:22 AM
Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu was given a surprise shower by a pitch sprinkler on Thursday but it did nothing to dampen his spirits after his team's stunning victory…
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England starting rookies Coles, Freeman against Springboks
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/england-starting-rookies-coles-freeman-against-springboks
November 24, 2022, 9:54 PM
England recalled Northampton forward Alex Coles and back Tommy Freeman to play out of position against South Africa in the rugby test at Twickenham on Saturday.
Also, loosehead…
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Walmart shooting raises need for violence prevention at work
https://japantoday.com/category/world/walmart-shooting-raises-need-for-violence-prevention-at-work
November 24, 2022, 9:54 PM
The mass shooting Wednesday at a Walmart in Virginia was only the latest example of a workplace shooting perpetrated by an employee.
But while many companies provide active…
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Switzerland beats Cameroon 1-0
https://japantoday.com/category/fifa-world-cup-2022/embolo-scores-switzerland-beat-cameroon-1-0-at-world-cup
November 24, 2022, 9:56 PM
Born in Cameroon but playing for Switzerland, of course Breel Embolo would score when those two countries met at the World Cup.
Embolo promised he wouldn't celebrate if…
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Davis Cup: Italy tops U.S. in doubles to reach semifinals
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/davis-cup-sonego-beats-tiafoe-italy-leads-us-1-0
November 24, 2022, 9:54 PM
Italy beat the United States in a doubles decider Thursday to advance to the Davis Cup semifinals for the first time in eight years.
Simone Bolelli and Fabio…
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Tokyo court disposed of records linked to Aum cult dissolution order
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/tokyo-court-disposed-of-records-linked-to-aum-cult-dissolution-order
November 25, 2022, 7:20 AM
The Tokyo District Court has disposed of records related to a 1995 request for an order to dissolve Aum Shinrikyo after the cult committed a series of crimes,…
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Inflation or not, price of pro sports teams keeps going up
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/inflation-or-not-price-of-pro-sports-teams-keeps-going-up
November 24, 2022, 9:53 PM
Inflation isn’t going to hurt the bankrolls of sports team owners.
In fact, it may help.
While the uber-rich will have to pay a little more for their…
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Kishida eyes U.S. trip for talks with Biden in January
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/Kishida-eyes-U.S.-trip-for-talks-with-Biden-in-January
November 25, 2022, 7:20 AM
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is planning to visit the United States in January for talks with President Joe Biden, government sources said Thursday, with deepening the bilateral…
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