North Korea scraps all economic cooperation with South Korea
https://japantoday.com/category/world/north-korea-scraps-all-economic-cooperation-with-south-korea1
February 8, 2024, 3:05 AM
North Korea's Supreme People's Assembly has voted to scrap all agreements with South Korea on promoting economic cooperation, the North's official KCNA news agency reported on Thursday, as…
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As COVID pandemic winds down, not-so-happy campers shed gear to the benefit of bargain hunters
https://japantoday.com/category/features/kuchikomi/as-covid-pandemic-winds-down-not-so-happy-campers-shed-gear-to-the-benefit-of-bargain-hunters
February 8, 2024, 1:48 AM
As COVID-19 ravaged the globe in 2020, demand for leisure travel nosedived. Trains were out. Planes were definitely out. That left your car. But where could you go…
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CDC is investigating gastrointestinal sickness on luxury cruise ship Queen Victoria
https://japantoday.com/category/world/cdc-is-investigating-gastrointestinal-sickness-on-luxury-cruise-ship-queen-victoria
February 8, 2024, 12:48 AM
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating an outbreak on a luxury cruise ship where more than 150 people have reported gastrointestinal illness, including diarrhea and…
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Swifties
https://japantoday.com/category/picture-of-the-day/swifties
February 7, 2024, 9:28 PM
Taylor Swift fans pose for a photo at Tokyo Dome ahead of her concert on Wednesday.
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Prince William thanks public after King Charles' cancer diagnosis
https://japantoday.com/category/world/prince-william-thanks-public-after-king-charles%27-cancer-diagnosis1
February 7, 2024, 9:36 PM
Britain's Prince William thanked people for their kind messages following the revelations King Charles had been diagnosed with cancer as he returned to public duty on Wednesday following…
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U.S. Senate defeats border deal, but Ukraine, Israel aid may survive
https://japantoday.com/category/world/us-senate-defeats-border-deal-but-ukraine-israel-aid-may-survive1
February 8, 2024, 3:34 AM
Republicans in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday defeated a bipartisan effort to bolster border security that had taken months to negotiate, but said they could still approve aid…
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Drone strike in Baghdad kills high-ranking militia commander, officials say
https://japantoday.com/category/world/drone-strike-in-baghdad-kills-high-ranking-militia-commander-officials-say
February 7, 2024, 9:36 PM
A drone strike hit a car in the Iraqi capital Wednesday night, killing three members of the powerful Kataib Hezbollah militia including a high-ranking commander, militia officials said.…
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Blasts near Pakistan candidates' offices kill 26 on election eve
https://japantoday.com/category/world/blasts-near-pakistan-candidates%27-offices-kill-26-on-election-eve2
February 7, 2024, 9:36 PM
Two explosions near electoral candidates' offices in Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan killed 26 people and wounded dozens on Wednesday, officials said, raising concerns over security on the…
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Djokovic to return to Indian Wells for 1st time in 5 years, joined by Nadal, Alcaraz, Swiatek, Osaka
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/djokovic-to-return-to-indian-wells-for-1st-time-in-5-years-joined-by-nadal-alcaraz-swiatek-osaka
February 7, 2024, 9:40 PM
Novak Djokovic is returning to the BNP Paribas Open for the first time in five years in pursuit of a record sixth title in the Southern California desert.…
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Russian skater’s strawberry dessert excuse was rejected by judges in Olympic doping case
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/russian-skater%E2%80%99s-strawberry-dessert-excuse-was-rejected-by-judges-in-olympic-doping-case
February 7, 2024, 9:41 PM
A strawberry dessert contaminated by her grandfather’s heart medication might have caused Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva’s positive doping test, her lawyers argued at sport’s highest court, which…
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Qatar advances to Asian Cup final by beating Iran 3-2
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/qatar-advances-to-the-asian-cup-final-by-beating-iran-3-2
February 7, 2024, 9:39 PM
Winless and pointless at the World Cup, Qatar is now one game away from back-to-back Asian Cup titles.
Almoez Ali struck in the 82nd-minute at Al Thumama Stadium…
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NATO allies warn Hungary not to hold up Sweden's membership
https://japantoday.com/category/world/nato-allies-warn-hungary-not-to-hold-up-sweden%27s-membership-as-us-patience-wears-thin
February 7, 2024, 9:36 PM
U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan said that he and his NATO counterparts cautioned Hungary on Wednesday against further delaying Sweden’s membership in the military alliance, and he…
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Biden sending aides to Michigan to see Arab American and Muslim leaders over Israel-Hamas war
https://japantoday.com/category/world/biden-is-sending-aides-to-michigan-to-see-arab-american-and-muslim-leaders-over-the-israel-hamas-war
February 7, 2024, 9:36 PM
President Joe Biden is sending senior aides to Michigan on Thursday to meet with Arab American and Muslim leaders, according to three people familiar with the matter, as…
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From exclusive events to concerts: Stars and athletes plan to flock Las Vegas for Super Bowl events
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/from-exclusive-events-to-concerts-stars-and-athletes-plan-to-flock-las-vegas-for-super-bowl-events
February 7, 2024, 9:40 PM
Las Vegas will be flooded with so many pre- Super Bowl events that Shaquille O'Neal lowered the prices to his popular carnival-themed “ Shaq's Fun House. ”
Instead…
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China wins 2 more diving golds in another dominant performance on world stage
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/china%27s-chen-and-chang-win-3rd-straight-world-title-in-women%27s-synchronized-springboard
February 7, 2024, 9:40 PM
With its sights on the Paris Olympics, China is turning in another dominant diving performance on the world stage.
Wang Zongyuan and Xie Siyi finished 1-2 in the…
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Japan court approves transgender man's request for legal recognition without needing surgery
https://japantoday.com/category/national/japan-court-approves-a-transgender-man%27s-request-for-legal-recognition-without-needing-surgery
February 7, 2024, 9:41 PM
A court in western Japan on Wednesday approved a transgender man's request to have his gender changed in official records without undergoing sterilization surgery, the first known ruling…
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12 bitten in dog attack in Gunma; 5 taken to hospital
https://japantoday.com/category/national/update1-12-bitten-in-dog-attack-northwest-of-tokyo-5-sent-to-hospital
February 7, 2024, 9:58 PM
A dog attack near a park in Isesaki, Gunma Prefecture on Wednesday resulted in 12 people being bitten, including nine elementary school pupils, with five taken to the…
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Bangladesh will not let in any more Rohingya refugees
https://japantoday.com/category/world/bangladesh-will-not-let-in-any-more-rohingya-refugees-minister
February 7, 2024, 9:37 PM
Bangladesh said on Wednesday it will not allow any more Rohingya refugees from Myanmar to enter the country because supporting the huge numbers already there threatens its own…
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Messi plays but Vissel Kobe beats Inter Miami 4-3 on penalties
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/messi-plays-and-has-chances-but-vissel-kobe-beats-inter-miami-4-3-on-penalties-in-a-friendly
February 8, 2024, 12:19 AM
After leaving fans disappointed in Hong Kong, Lionel Messi put in a 30-minute appearance in Tokyo on Wednesday in Inter Miami's latest exhibition match in Asia — although…
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Russia says former Fox News host Tucker Carlson has interviewed Putin
https://japantoday.com/category/world/russia-says-former-fox-news-host-tucker-carlson-has-interviewed-putin
February 8, 2024, 3:33 AM
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been interviewed by former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, the Kremlin confirmed Wednesday. It is Putin's first interview to a Western media figure…
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Olympic organizers to release tens of thousands of new tickets for Paris Games
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/olympic-organizers-to-release-tens-of-thousands-of-new-tickets-for-the-paris-games
February 7, 2024, 9:40 PM
Olympic organizers will release tens of thousands of extra tickets for the Paris Games on Thursday, when they will also unveil their medal designs.
Organizers said the sale…
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French actor files rape charges against director Benoit Jacquot
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/french-actor-files-rape-charges-against-director-benoit-jacquot
February 7, 2024, 9:44 PM
French actor Judith Godreche has pressed charges against film director Benoit Jacquot 25 years her senior, accusing him of raping her when she was a teenager, her lawyer…
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Ukraine calls for 'urgent' military help after fresh Russian strikes
https://japantoday.com/category/world/%27massive%27-russian-air-attack-kills-at-least-four-in-ukraine
February 8, 2024, 3:34 AM
Ukraine urged the West on Wednesday to speed up and increase deliveries of artillery shells after a "massive" new Russian missile attack on Kyiv and other regions killed…
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Koike, Taipei mayor agree on urban governance cooperation
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/tokyo-gov.-taipei-mayor-agree-on-urban-governance-cooperation
February 7, 2024, 9:37 PM
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike agreed with Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an on Wednesday to exchange experiences and cooperate on urban governance, with their talks covering issues such as disaster…
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Sweden closes probe into explosions on Nord Stream pipelines, saying it doesn't have jurisdiction
https://japantoday.com/category/world/sweden-closes-probe-into-explosions-on-nord-stream-pipelines-saying-it-doesn%27t-have-jurisdiction
February 7, 2024, 9:36 PM
Swedish officials said Wednesday that they have decided to close their investigation into the September 2022 explosions on the Nord Stream gas pipelines, which were built to carry…
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Nippon Steel rebuffs Trump criticism over U.S. Steel deal
https://japantoday.com/category/business/nippon-steel-rebuffs-trump-criticism-over-u.s.-steel-deal
February 7, 2024, 9:38 PM
Nippon Steel Corp said Wednesday its planned $14.1 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel will proceed as planned, dismissing opposition expressed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who said…
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Netanyahu rejects Hamas' demands, complicating efforts toward cease-fire and hostage-release deal
https://japantoday.com/category/world/blinken-to-brief-israeli-leaders-on-cease-fire-and-hostage-talks-as-war-in-gaza-enters-5th-month
February 8, 2024, 3:33 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday rejected Hamas’ terms for a cease-fire and hostage-release agreement, vowing to continue the war until “absolute victory” and dismissing any arrangement…
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Pod of killer whales trapped in drift ice off northern Japan has apparently safely escaped
https://japantoday.com/category/national/pod-of-killer-whales-trapped-in-drift-ice-off-northern-japan-has-apparently-safely-escaped
February 7, 2024, 9:38 AM
A pod of killer whales that was trapped in drift ice off Japan's northern main island of Hokkaido, prompting concern from environmental groups, has apparently safely escaped, officials…
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Kishida says Japan-Russia ties are 'difficult'
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/pm-kishida-says-japan-russia-ties-are-difficult-amid-ukraine-war
February 7, 2024, 9:37 PM
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday said Japan's relations with Russia are currently "difficult" amid Moscow's war in Ukraine, but pledged to continue making efforts to resolve a…
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Philippines to boost military presence in islands facing Taiwan
https://japantoday.com/category/world/philippines-to-boost-military-presence-in-islands-facing-taiwan
February 7, 2024, 6:44 AM
The Philippines' defense chief has ordered the military to boost the number of troops stationed at the northernmost islands near Taiwan to fortify Manila's territorial defense capabilities.
Defense…
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