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WORLD
Feb 2, 2023

Afghans seeking haven in U.S. skyrocket despite risky passage through 11 countries

More than a year after the chaotic withdrawal, hundreds each month are risking their lives to reach U.S. soil on a human smuggling route notorious for kidnapping, robbery and assault.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jan 30, 2023

Japan aims to create new law to better protect freelancers

Freelancers in Japan cover a wide range of job categories, including system engineers, designers, instructors and writers.
JAPAN
Jan 27, 2023

As Japan moves to downgrade COVID, focus shifts to messaging on risks

People will be encouraged to make their own judgments on the risk from the coronavirus, but experts say scientifically sound advice will remain important.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Jan 27, 2023

Japan’s future depends on empowering women. The record isn’t encouraging

Japan's shrinking population is in part due to women who are marginalized in the workforce and unhappy with their life choices.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 27, 2023

Newly discovered asteroid passes close to Earth

The asteroid did not hit Earth but was one of the closest approaches ever by such an object, hurtling past Earth at about 3,500 kilometers above its surface.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 26, 2023

COVID-19 shots should remain free to residents, health ministry experts say

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to announce the decision to downgrade the classification of COVID-19 on Friday.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jul 23, 2023

'Euphoric' Jonas Vingegaard targets another Tour de France triumph

Two-time champion Tadej Pogacar won the 20th stage, but Vingegaard leads the Slovenian by more than seven minutes ahead of Sunday's ceremonial ride to the finish line on the Champs Elysees.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 19, 2023

Why China could become the luxury industry's next sore spot

The luxury goods industry has relied heavily on China and North America for growth in recent years, but latest figures suggest both markets may be starting to slow.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 17, 2023

Alzheimer's diagnosis revamp embraces rating scale similar to cancer

New guidelines would replace terminology such as mild, moderate and severe, instead using a numerical system related to disease progression.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 17, 2023

Typhoon Talim expected to smash into China late Monday

Officials said the typhoon was expected to increase in intensity by the time it makes landfall at night along the southern coast between Guangdong and Hainan.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / Athletics
Jul 13, 2023

South African athlete Caster Semenya hails court ruling as 'only the beginning' in legal fight

Two-time Olympic 800-meter champion Caster Semenya said on Wednesday the ruling by the European Court of Human Rights that her human rights were violated by courts in Switzerland was "only the beginning" of a new chapter in her legal fight.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 8, 2023

U.S.-China cooperation in climate finance 'critical,' Treasury chief Yellen says

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is on a four-day trip to Beijing, as the United States seeks to cool tensions and stress areas of collaboration between the world's two largest economies.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 8, 2023

Record 110 nations to attend Hiroshima peace ceremony in August

The total number will be the highest ever recorded, according to an outline of the ceremony unveiled by the city. The current record is 101, marked in 2015 — 100 countries plus the EU.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 8, 2023

U.S. destroys its last chemical weapons, as watchdog hails milestone

The U.S. announcement meant that all the world's declared chemical weapons stockpiles were 'verified as irreversibly destroyed,' the OPCW said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 4, 2023

What Ukraine needs most — ammo

Fighter jets and high-tech missiles get the headlines, but the U.S. is on a global scavenger hunt for old-fashioned howitzer shells.
JAPAN / Explainer
Jul 4, 2023

How to tell if an international school in Japan is reputable

The recent closure of an international preschool in Tokyo has put the spotlight on whether international schools deliver what they promise.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 30, 2023

Police shooting in France presents new challenge for Macron

Protests over the fatal police shooting of a teenager come as President Emmanuel Macron seeks to restore a sense of calm after his pension overhaul ignited turbulence in the streets.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / Ice Hockey
Jun 28, 2023

Connor Bedard offers Blackhawks a chance to fast-track the rebuild

There is no reason to think the Blackhawks will not use the top pick of the NHL Draft to select the Canadian forward, who has positioned himself as the best prospect since Connor McDavid.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 27, 2023

New balls, please: Wimbledon hopefuls do battle in qualifying event

To secure a place at Wimbledon, which starts next week, players must win all three of their knockout matches at Roehampton.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jun 25, 2023

Slowing bone marrow donor registration raises concerns in Japan

The number of registered donors stood at about 544,000 at the end of March this year, an increase of only about 6,500 from a year earlier.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jan 24, 2023

‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ leads the Oscar nominations

Daniel Kwan’s oddball sci-fi movie, 'Everything Everywhere All at Once,” led in sheer number of Oscar nominations, with 11 total.

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