Volunteers dig for Afghan quake survivors as aid trickles in
https://japantoday.com/category/world/volunteers-dig-for-afghan-quake-survivors-as-aid-trickles-in
October 9, 2023, 7:02 AM
Afghan villagers and volunteers on Monday helped dig for survivors of a series of earthquakes that killed more than 2,000 people, as aid began trickling into the devastated…
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Chemical leak on bullet train leaves 4 injured
https://japantoday.com/category/national/suspected-chemical-leak-on-bullet-train-leaves-child-2-more-injured
October 9, 2023, 12:26 PM
Four passengers, including a child, suffered burns and light injuries aboard a shinkansen (bullet train) in northeastern Japan on Monday after a chemical liquid belonging to a passenger…
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Israel intensifies Gaza bombardment, battles to dislodge Hamas fighters from its territory
https://japantoday.com/category/world/israel-intensifies-gaza-bombardment-battles-to-dislodge-hamas-fighters-from-its-territory
October 9, 2023, 9:40 AM
Israel intensified its bombardments of the Gaza Strip on Monday after declaring war and vowing to destroy the “military and governing capabilities” of the enclave's Hamas rulers, as…
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Iran prisoner swap for $6 billion in spotlight after Hamas attacks Israel
https://japantoday.com/category/world/factbox-iran-prisoner-swap-for-6-billion-in-spotlight-after-hamas-attacks-israel
October 9, 2023, 9:40 AM
The Palestinian group Hamas's surprise assault on Israel Saturday and Israel's retaliation have killed more than 1,100 people and focused attention on the Iran-backed Islamist group.
U.S. Secretary…
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4 people attacked by bear in Akita Prefecture; two others in Toyama, Kanazawa
https://japantoday.com/category/national/4-people-attacked-by-bear-in-Akita-Prefecture-two-others-in-Toyama-Kanazawa
October 9, 2023, 12:25 PM
Four people were attacked by a bear on Monday in a residential area in Akita, with the whereabouts of the animal currently unknown, local authorities said.
The extent…
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54-year-old man arrested for walking naked in Sapporo
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/4-year-old-man-arrested-for-walking-naked-in-Sapporo
October 9, 2023, 7:41 AM
Police in Sapporo have arrested a 54-year-old man for indecent exposure after he walked along a street and into a forest area, while naked.
According to police, the…
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Australians warned of 'shame' if Indigenous referendum fails
https://japantoday.com/category/world/australia-warned-of-%27shame%27-if-indigenous-referendum-fails
October 9, 2023, 7:03 AM
Voters will bring "shame" on Australia if they reject an October 14 referendum on Indigenous rights, a leading advocate warned Monday, as polls pointed to defeat.
Supporters have…
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Leaderless U.S. House braces for chaotic speaker election
https://japantoday.com/category/world/leaderless-us-house-braces-for-chaotic-speaker-election
October 9, 2023, 9:39 AM
The race to replace the ousted Republican speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives intensifies this week amid questions over whether anyone is capable of unifying the chaotic…
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Joseph pleads for Tier 2 nations to get more shots at best
https://japantoday.com/category/rugby-world-cup-2023/rugby-joseph-pleads-for-tier-2-nations-to-get-more-shots-at-best
October 9, 2023, 7:36 AM
Outgoing Japan head coach Jamie Joseph had plenty of advice to those in charge of the game, both at international and domestic level, after his team bowed out…
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Japan lifts tsunami advisory; no significant damage reported
https://japantoday.com/category/national/japan-issues-tsunami-advisory-for-izu-ogasawara-islands-area1
October 9, 2023, 7:37 AM
Japan has lifted a tsunami advisory for a wide stretch of coastal regions along Pacific Ocean on Monday after issuing it to the two island areas south of…
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Portugal beats Fiji 24-23 in storming end to pool stage
https://japantoday.com/category/rugby-world-cup-2023/portugal-pulls-off-rugby-world-cup-stunner-and-fiji-advances-in-storming-end-to-pool-stage
October 9, 2023, 7:40 AM
Portugal pulled off a Rugby World Cup stunner to beat Fiji 24-23 with a try two minutes from the end and a match-winning conversion for a storming finish…
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Israel declares war; goes after Hamas fighters and bombards Gaza
https://japantoday.com/category/world/Israel-declares-war-goes-after-Hamas-fighters-and-bombards-Gaza
October 9, 2023, 4:08 AM
The Israeli government formally declared war Sunday and gave the green light for “significant military steps” to retaliate against Hamas for its surprise attack, as the military tried…
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Arsenal enjoys 'special' win over Man City to end losing PL streak
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/arsenal-enjoys-a-%27special%27-win-over-man-city-to-end-losing-pl-streak.-liverpool-held-2-2-at-brighton
October 8, 2023, 9:25 PM
It wasn't the greatest game — or the prettiest goal — that the Emirates Stadium has seen, but the roar of celebration was among the loudest it has…
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Tonga ends Rugby World Cup with 45-24 win against Romania
https://japantoday.com/category/rugby-world-cup-2023/tonga-ends-rugby-world-cup-with-win-against-romania
October 8, 2023, 9:20 PM
Tonga leaves the Rugby World Cup with a win after overpowering Romania 45-24 in their pool finale on Sunday.
Both teams were drowned by Ireland, South Africa and…
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'The Exorcist: Believer' takes possession of North American box office with $27.2 million opening
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/%27the-exorcist-believer%27-takes-possession-of-box-office-with-27.2-million-opening
October 8, 2023, 9:22 PM
“The Exorcist: Believer” drove out all foes at the box office, but its numbers didn't entirely make heads spin.
Facing competition from no major new releases, the latest…
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Afghanistan earthquakes kill 2,445, Taliban say, as deaths mount
https://japantoday.com/category/world/afghan-earthquakes-kill-2-445-taliban-say-as-deaths-mount1
October 8, 2023, 9:20 PM
More than 2,400 people were killed in earthquakes in Afghanistan, the Taliban administration said on Sunday, in the deadliest tremors to rock the quake-prone mountainous country in years.…
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Far-right, conservatives gain in German votes in blow to Scholz
https://japantoday.com/category/world/far-right-conservatives-gain-in-german-votes-in-blow-to-scholz
October 8, 2023, 9:21 PM
Voters dealt the parties of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's fractious center-left coalition a sharp rebuke in the key states of Bavaria and Hesse on Sunday, with economic woes and…
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U.S. to send carrier strike group to Mediterranean in support of Israel
https://japantoday.com/category/world/the-us-will-send-a-carrier-strike-group-to-the-eastern-mediterranean-in-support-of-israel
October 9, 2023, 4:08 AM
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Sunday he has ordered the Ford carrier strike group to sail to the Eastern Mediterranean to be ready to assist Israel after…
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Macron takes to wheelchair to urge French to support 2024 Paralympics
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/macron-takes-to-wheelchair-to-urge-french-to-support-2024-paralympics
October 8, 2023, 9:26 PM
French President Emmanuel Macron tried out wheelchair basketball as he urged the public to support the 2024 Paralympic Games on Sunday.
"I really want to encourage all our…
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Kiptum sets world marathon record in Chicago in 2:00:35, breaking Kipchoge's mark
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/kiptum-sets-world-marathon-record-in-chicago-in-2-00-35-breaking-kipchoge%27s-mark
October 8, 2023, 9:26 PM
Kelvin Kiptum set a world record in the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, finishing in 2 hours, 35 seconds to shatter fellow Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge's old mark by 34…
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A surge in rail traffic on North Korea-Russia border suggests arms supply to Russia, think tank says
https://japantoday.com/category/world/a-surge-in-rail-traffic-on-north-korea-russia-border-suggests-arms-supply-to-russia-think-tank-says
October 8, 2023, 9:20 PM
Recent satellite photos show a sharp increase in rail traffic along the North Korea-Russia border, indicating the North is supplying munitions to Russia, according to a U.S. think…
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Azerbaijan's leader says his country is ready to hold peace treaty talks with Armenia
https://japantoday.com/category/world/azerbaijan%27s-leader-says-his-country-is-ready-to-hold-peace-treaty-talks-with-armenia
October 8, 2023, 9:21 PM
Azerbaijan's president said Sunday that his country was ready to hold talks with Armenia on a prospective peace treaty after reclaiming the breakaway Armenian-populated region of Nagorno-Karabakh, noting…
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Japan, Australia agree to ensure stable supply of LNG, coal
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/japan-australia-agree-to-ensure-stable-supply-of-lng-coal
October 8, 2023, 9:30 PM
Japan and Australia agreed Sunday to ensure a stable supply of energy resources such as liquefied natural gas and coal from Australia to the resource-poor Asian nation, amid…
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No rest for F1 champion Max Verstappen with 14th victory of season at Qatar Grand Prix
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/f1-drivers-must-change-tires-at-least-every-18-laps-at-the-qatar-grand-prix-over-safety-concerns
October 8, 2023, 9:25 PM
Max Verstappen is the Formula One champion again. He isn't easing off.
A day after clinching his third title in a sprint race, it was clear the celebrations…
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Make it 23 titles: Unstoppable Biles wraps up world championships comeback with 2 more gold medals
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/another-one-for-biles-american-superstar-gymnast-wins-22nd-gold-medal-at-world-championships
October 8, 2023, 9:24 PM
Simone Biles was not too worried about the medal count, or the color of the medals, at the gymnastics world championships this week.
That approach has sure paid…
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Swiatek wins China Open; Korda stuns Medvedev at Shanghai
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/swiatek-beats-samsonova-to-take-china-open-title.-korda-stuns-medvedev-at-shanghai
October 8, 2023, 9:25 PM
Second-ranked Iga Swiatek won the China Open final with a near-perfect 6-2, 6-2 victory over Liudmila Samsonova on Sunday, for her tour-leading fifth title of the season.
Swiatek's…
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Argentina reaches Rugby World Cup quarterfinals after eliminating Japan with 39-27 win
https://japantoday.com/category/rugby-world-cup-2023/Argentina-reaches-Rugby-World-Cup-quarterfinals-after-eliminating-Japan-with-39-27-win
October 9, 2023, 7:36 AM
Argentina secured a return to the quarterfinals and knocked out Japan from the Rugby World Cup after winger Mateo Carreras’ hatーtrick of tries inspired a 39-27 win in…
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From Coke floats to Cronuts, going viral can have a lasting effect on
a small business
https://japantoday.com/category/business/from-coke-floats-to-cronuts-going-viral-can-have-a-lasting-effect-on-a-small-business
October 8, 2023, 9:31 PM
The Lexington Candy Shop in New York City has served burgers, fries and shakes to hungry patrons for decades. Last remodeled in 1948, the diner is the definition…
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England stumble into World Cup quarterfinals after Pacific pressure
https://japantoday.com/category/rugby-world-cup-2023/england-stumble-into-world-cup-quarters-after-pacific-pressure
October 9, 2023, 5:03 AM
England came into the Rugby World Cup on a subdued note after losing to Fiji for the first time in August.
They now turn their attention to next…
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U.N. forum on internet governance begins in Kyoto; focus on AI
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/u.n.-forum-on-internet-governance-begins-in-kyoto-focus-on-ai
October 9, 2023, 1:33 AM
A U.N. forum on public policy issues regarding the internet began in Kyoto on Sunday with focus on artificial intelligence and measures against disinformation.
The results of the…
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