Putin's first prime minister and later his opponent has been added to Russia's 'foreign agent' list
https://japantoday.com/category/world/putin%27s-first-prime-minister-and-later-his-opponent-has-been-added-to-russia%27s-%27foreign-agent%27-list
November 24, 2023, 9:08 PM
Russia's Justice Ministry on Friday added Mikhail Kasyanov, who was President Vladimir Putin's first prime minister but then became one of his opponents, to its register of “foreign…
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Homicides rising in U.S. capital, but police solving far fewer of the cases
https://japantoday.com/category/world/homicides-are-rising-in-the-nation%27s-capital-but-police-are-solving-far-fewer-of-the-cases
November 24, 2023, 9:08 PM
Though it's no longer the homicide capital of the United States, the nation's capital is witnessing a multiyear spike in the number of homicides but solving far fewer…
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Canada PM Trudeau says his main rival abandoning Ukraine due to Trump influence
https://japantoday.com/category/world/canada-pm-trudeau-says-his-main-rival-abandoning-ukraine-due-to-trump-influence
November 24, 2023, 9:09 PM
Canada's Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday said his main political rival on the right was abandoning Ukraine under the influence of Donald Trump, the Republican frontrunner…
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South African 'Blade Runner' Pistorius gets parole a decade after killing girlfriend
https://japantoday.com/category/world/south-african-%27blade-runner%27-pistorius-gets-parole-a-decade-after-killing-girlfriend
November 24, 2023, 9:09 PM
Jailed South African Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius was granted parole on Friday more than 10 years after murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, and will be released on Jan.…
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexual abuse by two more women
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/sean-%27diddy%27-combs-accused-of-sexual-abuse-by-two-more-women
November 24, 2023, 9:10 PM
Two more women have come forward to accuse Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexual abuse, one week after the music mogul settled a separate lawsuit with the singer Cassie…
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Australia beats Finland 2-0 to reach 2nd straight Davis Cup final
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/popyrin-gives-australia-a-1-0-lead-over-finland-in-davis-cup-semifinals
November 24, 2023, 9:16 PM
Alex de Miñaur and Alexei Popyrin put Australia back into the Davis Cup final for a second straight year after winning their singles matches in a 2-0 victory…
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Argentina and Brazil charged by FIFA after fan violence delays World Cup qualifying game at Maracana
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/argentina-and-brazil-charged-by-fifa-after-fan-violence-delays-world-cup-qualifying-game-at-maracana
November 24, 2023, 9:16 PM
FIFA opened disciplinary cases against Argentina and Brazil on Friday after fan violence at the Maracana Stadium delayed the start of a World Cup qualifying game.
The Argentine…
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Japan's new foreign trainee program to enhance rights protection
https://japantoday.com/category/national/update1-japan%27s-new-foreign-trainee-program-to-enhance-rights-protection
November 24, 2023, 9:12 PM
A government panel on Friday compiled a final report on a new system to replace Japan's controversial trainee program for foreigners, featuring improved rights protection with increased flexibility…
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'Dublin is safe,' says Irish PM Varadkar after 34 arrested in riots
https://japantoday.com/category/world/%27dublin-is-safe%27-says-irish-pm-varadkar-after-34-arrested-in-riots
November 24, 2023, 9:07 PM
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Friday it was safe to return to Dublin city center after police made 34 arrests following overnight rioting that was triggered…
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Kagiyama and Thorngren lead NHK Trophy figure skating event after short programs
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/kagiyama-and-thorngren-lead-nhk-trophy-figure-skating-event-after-short-programs
November 24, 2023, 9:15 PM
Yuma Kagiyama of Japan upstaged two-time world champion and compatriot Shoma Uno on Friday to finish first in the men’s short program at the NHK Trophy.
Skating to…
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Another milestone on offer for F1 champion Max Verstappen at season-ending Abu Dhabi GP
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/another-milestone-on-offer-for-f1-champion-max-verstappen-at-season-ending-abu-dhabi-gp
November 24, 2023, 9:16 PM
After a record-breaking year, Formula One champion Max Verstappen isn't ready for 2023 to end just yet.
Especially when another milestone can be reached at the season-ending Abu…
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French man says sister missing in Japan since 2018 a victim of crime
https://japantoday.com/category/national/french-man-says-sister-missing-in-japan-since-2018-a-victim-of-crime
November 24, 2023, 9:13 PM
The brother of a French woman who went missing in 2018 during a trip to a tourist spot north of Tokyo said Friday he believes she was likely…
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LDP factions suspected of not reporting party revenues
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/japan%27s-ruling-ldp-factions-suspected-of-not-reporting-party-revenues
November 24, 2023, 9:12 PM
Factions of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party are suspected of failing to report political party revenues of more than 1 million yen in 2022, Kyodo News confirmed Friday,…
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Ukraine aims a major drone attack at Crimea as Russia tries to capture a destroyed eastern city
https://japantoday.com/category/world/ukraine-aims-a-major-drone-attack-at-crimea-as-russia-tries-to-capture-a-destroyed-eastern-city
November 24, 2023, 9:08 PM
Ukraine launched one of the biggest drone attacks on the Moscow-annexed Crimean Peninsula since the full-scale war that started with Russia's invasion 21 months ago, Russian officials said…
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Netherlands' longtime ruling party says it won't join a new government following far-right's win
https://japantoday.com/category/world/the-netherlands%27-longtime-ruling-party-says-it-won%27t-join-a-new-government-following-far-right%27s-win
November 24, 2023, 9:08 PM
A senator from the Netherlands' Party for Freedom was appointed Friday to investigate possible governing coalitions after the far-right party's election victory, while the party of outgoing Prime…
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Nissan to invest $1.4 billion to make EV versions of its best-selling cars in UK
https://japantoday.com/category/business/nissan-will-invest-over-1-billion-to-make-ev-versions-of-its-best-selling-cars-in-the-uk
November 24, 2023, 9:17 PM
Nissan will invest $1.4 billion to update its factory in northeast England to make electric versions of its two best-selling cars, a boost for the British government as…
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China will allow visa-free entry for France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia
https://japantoday.com/category/world/china-will-allow-visa-free-entry-for-france-germany-italy-the-netherlands-spain-and-malaysia
November 24, 2023, 9:09 PM
China announced Friday that it will allow visa-free entry for citizens of five European countries and Malaysia as it tries to encourage more people to visit for business…
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Japan warns that China, Russia share goal of creating new global order
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/japan-warns-china-russia-share-goal-of-creating-new-global-order
November 24, 2023, 9:12 PM
A think tank linked to Japan's Defense Ministry warned Friday that China and Russia share a "common strategic goal" of creating a new international order so that they…
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Japan's lower house approves ¥13.2 tril FY2023 extra budget
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/japan%27s-lower-house-approves-13.2-tril.-yen-fy-2023-extra-budget
November 24, 2023, 9:11 PM
Japan's lower house on Friday approved a 13.20 trillion yen supplementary budget for the current business year to next March to implement additional inflation relief measures intended to…
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2032 Olympics backers confirm main Brisbane stadium will be demolished and rebuilt for Games
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/2032-olympics-backers-confirm-main-brisbane-stadium-will-be-demolished-and-rebuilt-for-the-games
November 24, 2023, 9:16 PM
The cricket stadium that Brisbane Olympics backers pitched as the centerpiece venue for the 2032 Summer Games is set to be demolished and rebuilt.
Queensland state’s Deputy Premier…
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Survey of middle-aged wimps provide case studies in male inadequacy
https://japantoday.com/category/features/kuchikomi/survey-of-middle-aged-wimps-provide-case-studies-in-male-inadequacy
November 24, 2023, 9:05 PM
A decade ago, two words became popularized to describe the behavior of young males. They were soshoku-kei (herbivorous, but here meaning passive) and nikushoku-kei (carnivorous, but in this…
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Chinese court rejects Canadian pop star Kris Wu's appeal over rape conviction
https://japantoday.com/category/world/chinese-court-rejects-canadian-pop-star-kris-wu%27s-appeal1
November 24, 2023, 5:46 AM
A court in China's capital Beijing on Friday denied the appeal of Canadian pop star Kris Wu, who was sentenced to 13 years in prison for crimes including…
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Asian shares slide, as Hong Kong retreats on selling of property shares
https://japantoday.com/category/business/stock-market-today-asian-shares-are-mixed-as-hong-kong-retreats-on-selling-of-property-shares
November 24, 2023, 7:23 AM
Shares declined Friday in Asia, with Hong Kong's benchmark retreating on selling of property shares following recent gains.
U.S. futures edged higher after markets on Wall Street were…
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Hamas frees 24 hostages in exchange for 39 Palestinian prisoners as part of cease-fire swap
https://japantoday.com/category/world/4-day-truce-begins-in-gaza-setting-stage-to-swap-dozens-of-hostages-for-palestinian-prisoners
November 24, 2023, 9:07 PM
Hamas on Friday released 24 hostages it held captive in Gaza for weeks, and Israel freed 39 Palestinians from prison in the first stage of a swap under…
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Retailers offer bigger Black Friday discounts to lure hesitant shoppers hunting for the best deals
https://japantoday.com/category/business/retailers-offer-big-deals-for-black-friday-but-will-shoppers-spend
November 24, 2023, 9:15 PM
Shoppers hunting for big deals packed malls and stores on Black Friday as retailers stepped up discounts to entice customers who are sticking to stricter budgets this year…
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New-look Liverpool face acid test of title credentials at Man City
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/new-look-liverpool-face-acid-test-of-title-credentials-at-man-city
November 24, 2023, 9:16 PM
Liverpool head to Manchester City on Saturday for a clash between the Premier League's top two teams, hoping to prove they are once again genuine title contenders.
The…
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Australian warship sails through Taiwan Strait
https://japantoday.com/category/world/australian-warship-sails-through-taiwan-strait
November 24, 2023, 7:50 AM
Taiwan said on Friday that an Australian warship had sailed through the Taiwan Strait, the sensitive and narrow waterway that separates the democratically governed island from China.
The…
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Azabudai Hills complex opens in Tokyo
https://japantoday.com/category/business/azabudai-hills-complex-opens-in-tokyo
November 24, 2023, 7:28 AM
Azabudai Hills, a multi-use complex and new world-class neighborhood, opened in central Tokyo on Friday.
Embracing the concept of "Modern Urban Village," Azabudai Hills is a nature-rich landmark…
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Foreign ministers of S Korea, China, Japan to meet on Sunday
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/foreign-ministers-of-s.korea-china-japan-to-meet-on-sunday-seoul
November 24, 2023, 7:27 AM
The foreign ministers of South Korea, China and Japan will meet for talks in South Korea on Sunday, South Korea's foreign ministry said on Friday, as the three countries seek…
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Japan confirms object launched into space by N Korea orbiting Earth
https://japantoday.com/category/national/japan-confirms-object-launched-into-space-by-n.-korea-orbiting-earth
November 24, 2023, 7:28 AM
Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara said Friday the government has confirmed that "some object" launched by North Korea is "orbiting the Earth," after Pyongyang launched what it said…
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