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Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 11, 2022

As automakers add technology to cars, software bugs follow

Today's automakers must design entertainment systems for their cars that will work with software and devices that haven't been invented yet.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 11, 2022

ITA confirms figure skater Kamila Valieva failed drug test

Valieva's provisional suspension was lifted by the Russian Anti-Doping Agency, a decision the International Olympic Committee will appeal in the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 11, 2022

Armed nationalists in Ukraine pose a threat not just to Russia

Any resolution seems likely to force Kyiv to accept politically perilous concessions that could be destabilizing domestically.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 11, 2022

Hong Kong risks everything with ‘impossible’ COVID zero goal

While many countries are winding down pandemic restrictions, Hong Kong is imposing its toughest measures since the virus emerged over two years ago.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 11, 2022

Figure skating great Katarina Witt voices support for Kamila Valieva amid doping controversy

Witt insists Valieva can not be held responsible for the failed test, pointing her finger at the teenager's entourage.
Japan Times
Romania report 2022
Feb 11, 2022

A hundred-year partnership

Bridges: Japan and Romania celebrated 100 years of diplomatic ties in 2021. How would you describe the current bilateral relationship?
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 10, 2022

COVAX cuts North Korea's COVID vaccine allotment after no deliveries accepted

The country is not known to have imported any COVID-19 vaccines, though media reports have suggested at least some key people, such as border control officials, may have been vaccinated.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 10, 2022

What kind of ally is Germany?

Germany has come under fire for its weak response to the standoff between Russia and NATO over Ukraine, with some even questioning its reliability as an ally.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 10, 2022

Nathan Chen captures gold as Yuzuru Hanyu falls short in bid to make history

Nathan Chen tops the podium as Yuma Kagiyama claims the silver medal and Shoma Uno earns bronze.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 10, 2022

The next vaccine debate: Immunize young children now, or wait?

Next week, advisers to the U.S. FDA will decide whether to endorse two doses of the vaccine for children 6 months to 4 years old, before trials have shown the full course to be effective.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 10, 2022

Japan’s carmakers endured a tough 2021. Now it’s down to chips.

Despite Japanese carmakers being on track to increase profit, many have realized they are not in the clear yet as the supply of semiconductor chips continues to be slow.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 10, 2022

Finns don’t wish ‘Finlandization’ on Ukraine — or anyone

Invoked by some as a solution to the Ukraine standoff, the term reminds many of a time when smaller nations were mere pawns in a game they didn't control.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 10, 2022

Mikaela Shiffrin under same spotlight Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles faced at Tokyo Games

'It's been an OK couple of days but still tough because you feel like this moment is building and building and building and you feel a bit weighed down by it but I'm OK to feel that way.'
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Feb 10, 2022

Mitski steps back into the darkness

On her new album, “Laurel Hell,” the singer-songwriter delves into electronics and ambivalence.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 9, 2022

America’s frackers are back, and they’re looking leaner

Oil production this month will rise to 8.54 million barrels a day — just 730,000 barrels below the record in November 2019.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 9, 2022

U.S. trade data reveals shortfall in China's purchases under Trump-administration deal

Goods exports to China fell in December, underscoring Beijing's two-year failure to deliver under the 'Phase 1' trade deal negotiated by the previous U.S. leadership.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 9, 2022

How to protect Ukraine’s sovereignty

Putin's reasoning for opposing NATO's expansion reflects a continuation of the Cold War mindset; but that mindset remains active on both sides.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 9, 2022

Mitsuki Ono in the hunt after snowboard halfpipe qualifiers in Beijing

Mitsuki Ono led the way behind only American Chloe Kim, scoring 83.75 points in her second run which was four points short of Kim.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Feb 9, 2022

Europe calls for peace, but not at any price

More than a border dispute, the crisis poses the question of how European security will be assured for many years to come.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 8, 2022

First woman to land quad at Games, Kamila Valieva fulfills dream of glory

The 15-year-old on Monday became the first woman to land quadruple jumps at the Olympics, helping the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) to its second gold medal in Beijing.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 8, 2022

China gushes over Su Yiming and Eileen Gu, but Zhu Yi mocking rolls on

The 19-year-old fell on the ice and finished last, triggering a fierce backlash on Chinese social media that critiqued her performance.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 8, 2022

U.S. think tank identifies North Korea base likely intended for ICBMs

The Center for Strategic and International Studies based its report on Jan. 21 satellite images of the base at Hoejung-ni, in North Korea's Chagang province.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 8, 2022

Putin warns the West and Ukraine, but keeps his intentions a mystery

The Russian leader is an avid geopolitical tactician, and talks Monday showcased his ability to force the West to pay attention to the Kremlin's long-standing grievances.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 8, 2022

The tsunami could kill thousands. Can they build an escape?

Along many stretches of the Northwest coast of the U.S., there are no bluffs or high buildings to climb — nowhere to go.

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