Australian authorities say more Sydney schools tainted with asbestos
https://japantoday.com/category/world/australian-authorities-say-more-sydney-schools-tainted-with-asbestos1
February 18, 2024, 3:17 AM
An asbestos contamination in Sydney widened on Sunday, with authorities saying the toxic material had been detected in more schools, as a weeks-long effort continued to remove it…
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Trump rails against New York fraud ruling as he faces fines that could exceed half-a-billion dollars
https://japantoday.com/category/world/trump-rails-against-new-york-fraud-ruling-as-he-faces-fines-that-could-exceed-half-a-billion-dollars
February 18, 2024, 3:08 AM
Former President Donald Trump railed against the judge who slapped him with a $355 million fine in his New York civil fraud trial and went after the long…
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Defending champ Alcaraz upset by Jarry in Argentina Open semis
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/defending-champ-alcaraz-upset-by-jarry-in-argentina-open-semis
February 18, 2024, 3:10 AM
No. 2-ranked Carlos Alcaraz was upset by Nicolás Jarry of Chile 7-6 (2), 6-3 in the semifinals of the Argentina Open on Saturday.
Jarry, after the biggest win…
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Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin released on parole after serving 6 months in a hospital
https://japantoday.com/category/world/former-thai-prime-minister-thaksin-is-released-on-parole-after-serving-6-months-in-a-hospital
February 18, 2024, 3:11 AM
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released on parole early Sunday from a Bangkok hospital where he spent six months serving time for corruption-related offenses.
Thaksin was…
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South Africa cricket legend Mike Procter dies at 77
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/south-africa-cricket-legend-mike-procter-dies-at-771
February 18, 2024, 3:16 AM
South Africa cricket legend and former national coach Mike Procter died on Saturday at the age of 77, his wife told AFP.
"He suffered a complication during surgery,…
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Harrison Ford's 'Star Wars' script fetches £10,795 at UK sale
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/harrison-ford%27s-%27star-wars%27-script-fetches-%C2%A310-795-at-uk-sale
February 17, 2024, 8:48 PM
An original draft "Star Wars" script left in a London apartment by "Hans Solo" actor Harrison Ford sold at a UK auction for £10,795 ($13,600) on Saturday.
The…
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Liverpool and Arsenal earn big wins in EPL title race
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/salah%27s-back-and-liverpool-and-arsenal-earn-big-wins-in-epl-title-race
February 17, 2024, 8:50 PM
Mohamed Salah is back from injury and back among the goals.
While the return of the talismanic striker was good news for Liverpool, beating Brentford 4-1 came at…
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Top-ranked Swiatek wins her third straight Qatar Open
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/top-ranked-swiatek-wins-her-third-straight-qatar-open
February 17, 2024, 8:50 PM
No. 1-ranked Iga Swiatek won the Qatar Open for a third straight year on Saturday.
Swiatek defeated No. 4 Elena Rybakina 7-6 (8), 6-2 in the final.
Rybakina…
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U.S. swimmer Curzan and China's Pan win their 4th golds at the worlds
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/us-swimmer-curzan-and-china%27s-pan-win-their-4th-golds-at-the-worlds
February 17, 2024, 8:50 PM
Standout swimmers Claire Curzan of the United States and Pan Zhanle of China won their fourth gold medals at the world championships on Saturday.
Curzan was in control…
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Hungary can soon ratify Sweden's NATO bid, PM Orban says
https://japantoday.com/category/world/hungary-can-soon-ratify-sweden%27s-nato-bid-pm-orban-says2
February 18, 2024, 3:31 AM
The Hungarian parliament can ratify Sweden's NATO membership when it convenes for its new spring session later this month, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told his supporters on Saturday.…
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At least 340 people detained in Russia at events in memory of Navalny, rights group says
https://japantoday.com/category/world/at-least-340-people-detained-in-russia-at-events-in-memory-of-navalny-rights-group-says
February 18, 2024, 2:28 AM
At least 340 people have been detained at events across 30 Russian cities since the death of Alexei Navalny, President Vladimir Putin's most formidable domestic opponent, according to…
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South Africa's main opposition party lays out plans to unseat African National Congress
https://japantoday.com/category/world/south-africa%27s-main-opposition-party-lays-out-plans-to-unseat-the-african-national-congress
February 17, 2024, 8:52 PM
Thousands of South Africans gathered in the capital Saturday to show support for the country’s biggest opposition party as it prepares for a much-anticipated national election in which…
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Japan defense minister meets Okinawa governor over U.S. base transfer
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/update1-japan-defense-minister-meets-okinawa-governor-over-u.s.-base-transfer
February 17, 2024, 8:45 PM
Japan's Defense Minister Minoru Kihara met with Okinawa Gov Denny Tamaki on Saturday to seek his understanding over the transfer of a key U.S. military base within the…
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Iran unveils air defense systems as Middle East tensions soar
https://japantoday.com/category/world/iran-unveils-air-defence-systems-as-middle-east-tensions-soar
February 17, 2024, 8:52 PM
Iran unveiled two new air defense systems on Saturday, state media reported, with tensions high in the Middle East amid the war in Gaza.
"The Arman anti-ballistic missile…
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U.S. envoy says Israel has not presented evidence that Hamas diverted U.N. aid deliveries in Gaza
https://japantoday.com/category/world/us-envoy-says-israel-has-not-presented-evidence-that-hamas-diverted-u.n.-aid-deliveries-in-gaza
February 18, 2024, 2:27 AM
Israel has not presented specific evidence for its claim that Hamas is diverting U.N. aid, and its recent targeted killings of Gaza police commanders safeguarding truck convoys have…
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Strong suit
https://japantoday.com/category/picture-of-the-day/Strong-suit
February 17, 2024, 8:53 PM
A suit of armor is displayed in a Matsuya department store window in Tokyo as part of an exhibition of Japanese traditional arts and crafts.
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy warns of an 'artificial deficit' of weapons after withdrawal from Avdiivka
https://japantoday.com/category/world/ukraine%27s-zelenskyy-warns-of-an-artifical-deficit-of-weapons-after-withdrawal-from-avdiivka
February 18, 2024, 2:28 AM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned allies Saturday that an “artificial deficit” of arms for his country risks giving Russia breathing space, highlighting the need for artillery and long-range…
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Philippines accuses Chinese boats of 'dangerous' actions
https://japantoday.com/category/world/philippines-accuses-chinese-boats-of-%27dangerous%27-actions1
February 17, 2024, 8:52 PM
The Philippines on Saturday accused Chinese coast guard ships of "dangerous" maneuvers after they repeatedly blocked a vessel delivering supplies to Filipino fishermen at a reef off the…
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Japan announces successful launch of next-generation H3 rocket
https://japantoday.com/category/national/japan-announces-successful-launch-of-next-gen-h3-rocket
February 17, 2024, 10:08 AM
Japan's space agency announced the successful launch of its new flagship rocket on Saturday, making it third time lucky for the H3 after years of delays and two…
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Australian authorities say more Sydney sites tainted with asbestos
https://japantoday.com/category/world/australian-authorities-say-more-sydney-sites-tainted-with-asbestos1
February 17, 2024, 4:43 AM
Australian authorities said on Saturday asbestos had been discovered in more places in Sydney, including housing estates, as the New South Wales government continued a weeks-long scramble to…
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88-year-old woman arrested for dangerous driving after hitting 3 children
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/88-year-old-woman-arrested-for-dangerous-driving-after-hitting-3-children
February 17, 2024, 6:50 AM
Police in Shibata, Niigata Prefecture, have arrested an 88-year-old woman on suspicion of dangerous driving resulting in injury after she hit three elementary school students, leaving two seriously…
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Woman gets 9 years in prison over death of 2-year-old granddaughter due to neglect
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/woman-gets-9-years-in-prison-over-death-of-2-year-old-granddaughter-due-to-neglect
February 17, 2024, 8:47 PM
The Sakai branch of the Osaka District Court has sentenced a 47-year-old woman to nine years in prison for child neglect resulting in the death of her two-year-old…
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AI plays cupid as Japanese authorities try to boost marriage rate
https://japantoday.com/category/national/feature-ai-plays-cupid-as-japanese-authorities-try-to-boost-marriage-rate
February 17, 2024, 8:46 PM
With increasing numbers of people in Japan getting married late or not at all, local governments are turning to a new weapon in their fight to reverse the…
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SDF to soften hairstyle rules as recruit shortage worsens
https://japantoday.com/category/national/japan-sdf-to-soften-hairstyle-rules-as-recruit-shortage-worsens
February 17, 2024, 6:49 AM
The Japanese Defense Ministry will allow Self-Defense Forces recruits to have longer hair from April this year as it aims to make the armed services more attractive to…
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Tiger Woods withdraws from Riviera with flu symptoms
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/tiger-woods-withdraws-after-playing-only-6-holes-at-riviera
February 17, 2024, 12:52 AM
Tiger Woods returned to the PGA Tour and lasted only 24 holes, withdrawing Friday from the Genesis Invitational with flu-like symptoms and dehydration after hitting his tee shot…
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Toyota takes high hopes into Daytona 500 but weather may affect 'The Great American Race'
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/toyota-takes-high-hopes-into-daytona-500-but-weather-may-affect-%27the-great-american-race%27
February 17, 2024, 4:05 AM
Denny Hamlin leaned into the window of Christopher Bell's winning Toyota to congratulate his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate on beating him in a Daytona 500 qualifying race.
Hamlin…
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Amazon argues that national labor board is unconstitutional, joining SpaceX and Trader Joe's
https://japantoday.com/category/business/amazon-argues-that-national-labor-board-is-unconstitutional-joining-spacex-and-trader-joe%27s
February 17, 2024, 8:46 PM
Amazon is arguing in a legal filing that the 88-year-old National Labor Relations Board is unconstitutional, echoing similar arguments made this year by Elon Musk’s SpaceX and the…
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Jordan PM visits Japan
https://japantoday.com/category/picture-of-the-day/jordan-pm-visits-japan
February 16, 2024, 8:38 PM
Jordanian Prime Minister Bisher al-Khasawneh, right, with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, attends a welcoming ceremony prior to their bilateral meeting at the prime minister's office in Tokyo…
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Olympic cycling champion Hoy reveals he has cancer
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/olympic-cycling-champion-hoy-reveals-he-has-cancer
February 16, 2024, 9:00 PM
Six-time Olympic cycling champion Chris Hoy revealed Friday he has been diagnosed with cancer but insisted he was "optimistic and positive" over the future.
The 47-year-old former track…
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Two teenagers charged in Kansas City Chiefs parade shooting
https://japantoday.com/category/world/two-teenagers-charged-in-kansas-city-chiefs-parade-shooting
February 16, 2024, 9:02 PM
Two teenagers have been charged in connection with the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade which left one person dead and 22 wounded, officials said…
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