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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 22, 2023

China COVID-19 deaths exceed 12,600 in week before Lunar New Year

There were 12,658 COVID-19-linked deaths at hospitals between Jan. 13 and 19, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention said in a statement.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 22, 2023

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo confirms 5,110 new cases

Thirty-one COVID-19 deaths were newly confirmed in the capital, while the number of severe cases fell by four from Saturday to 37.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 22, 2023

Workplace friendships are worth the awkwardness

Research suggests forging personal connections at work matters more than financial success.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 22, 2023

Fireworks and flowers in Wuhan for Lunar New Year but grief lingers

A few hours before the arrival of the new year, the city was seemingly back to normal and gearing up for the festival that is the most important family gathering of the year.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 22, 2023

Nick Kyrgios' absence has Australian Open fans worshipping 'Demon'

Home fans at the Australian Open don't have the temperamental but talented Nick Kyrgios to roar on — but they do have a "Demon."
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jan 22, 2023

One of the most influential ambassadors in Washington isn’t one

Taiwan’s representative, Bi-khim Hsiao, calls herself a “cat warrior” walking a delicate diplomatic line. China calls her a troublemaker who could trigger a war.
JAPAN
Jan 22, 2023

How does the cost of Japan's international schools compare with the rest of Asia?

The price of tuition has declined over the past few years, although enrollment in Tokyo will still set parents back a median cost of over $15,000.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Jan 22, 2023

Bullish calls mount as Asian stocks go on a tear in the new year

China has received most of the spotlight in Asia’s rally, with the MSCI China Index surging more than 50% since end-October.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jan 22, 2023

Chris Hipkins' journey from a police cell to New Zealand’s next prime minister

Hipkins, 44, faces an uphill battle to win Labor a third term in office in an Oct. 14 election, with his party trailing the main opposition National Party in recent polls.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 22, 2023

Juventus manager says team must maintain focus amid off-field turmoil

In addition to a 15-point deduction in the current Serie A campaign, a court also imposed bans from holding office in Italian soccer on 11 past and present Juventus directors.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / Athletics
Jan 22, 2023

World Athletics proposes tighter rules for transgender women athletes

Track and field's global governing body stressed that no final decision has been made on the matter after the Telegraph reported on the discussions.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 22, 2023

'Not broken by war': Ukraine holds funeral for minister killed in crash

Part of a new generation of Ukrainian politicians, Monastyrsky was the highest-ranking official to die since Russia's invasion began last year.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 22, 2023

Novak Djokovic says 'every season counts' as he reaches last 16

The Serb's gutsy win inched him nearer to a 10th Australian Open title and record-tying 22 Grand Slam crowns.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Jan 22, 2023

Coach at center of French skating sex abuse scandal dies

After three skaters accused Gilles Beyer of later assaults, he was placed under investigation for 'sexual assault by a person in authority and sexual harassment by a person in authority.'
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 22, 2023

Canada settles $2 billion suit over ‘cultural genocide’ at residential schools

From the 19th century through the 1990s, thousands of Indigenous students were forbidden from speaking their ancestral languages and practicing their traditions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 22, 2023

U.S. media rocked by layoffs amid economic gloom

From CNN to the Washington Post, U.S. media are facing tough times, as a series of outlets have announced layoffs this winter amid fears of an economic downturn.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 22, 2023

Gulf Cup in Iraq marred by deadly stampede and logistical slips

The event was an opportunity to show that Iraq, long banned from hosting international games, could safely host a tournament as the country seeks to rebuild after decades of conflict.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History
Jan 22, 2023

The Heian and Edo periods couldn't have been more different, which is why it's odd they ended in such a similar way

The transition from Heian Period peace to the war-prone Kamakura Period was a rough one. Surprisingly, the transition from conflict to the boardrooms of modern Japan were just as rough.
SOCCER
Jan 22, 2023

Celtic cruises into Scottish Cup last 16 with Kyogo Furuhashi goals

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou, who has made his opposition to VAR clear, had no desire to revisit the team's early goal as he praised his side's approach to a potentially tricky cup tie.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 22, 2023

Under Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia can use global funds to 'do better' on climate

So far, Anwar has focused on corruption and the rising cost of living but has said little on how he will bolster Malaysia's green credentials.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 22, 2023

More classified documents found in search of Biden home

Some of the classified documents and materials dated from Biden's 1973- 2009 tenure in the U.S. Senate. Others were from his time as vice president from 2009 through 2017.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jan 22, 2023

Celebrate Setsubun with a dish of demon-ousting beans

Don't believe in soybeans' exorcising qualities? Maybe this recipe will convince you of their culinary merit instead.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jan 22, 2023

Eureka moments abound at sake sommelier Marie Chiba’s new bar

The acclaimed nihonshu maven hasn't lost a step — in fact, she might be better than ever before.

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