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SOCCER
May 23, 2023

Spanish soccer admits racism problem after Vinicius incident

Brazil's government on Monday summoned the Spanish ambassador to explain the incident.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 22, 2023

As Rahm Emanuel pushes Japan on gay rights, conservatives bristle

The U.S. ambassador has enthusiastically embraced his host country. But critics say he has overstepped diplomatic bounds with his advocacy on equality.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 22, 2023

An economic Hail Mary for China’s new premier, Li

Just as a baker cannot make bread without enough flour, China’s new premier, Li Qiang, cannot deliver growth without enough labor.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 22, 2023

Biden says frozen U.S.-China ties should 'thaw very shortly'

U.S.-China ties have been in free-fall, but the president's comments signal that high-level talks could become more frequent.
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WORLD
May 22, 2023

Russia's claimed Bakhmut win is anything but, experts say

Moscow has made the eastern city's capture a key aim and has fought the war's longest battle to try to win what it would like to bill as a significant success.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 22, 2023

G7 struggles to win over nations courted by China and Russia

Tangible progress was hard to see for the Group of Seven wealthy nations, even though some Western officials said the bloc was heading in the right direction compared with years past.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 22, 2023

Vinicius Jr. blasts La Liga and Spain as racist after hearing racial taunts from fans

'The championship that once belonged to Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Cristiano (Ronaldo) and (Lionel) Messi today belongs to the racists,' Vinicius Jr. wrote on Twitter.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing
May 22, 2023

Russia’s nuclear blackmail must be met with denial

A combination of Western arms and a strategic deployment of troops by Ukraine may help to deny Russia the opportunity to resort to nuclear weapons.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
May 21, 2023

China and Russia lash out at G7 'double containment' attempt

Reactions to the G7 statement were prompt and furious, with China saying the G7 used the summit to “brazenly interfere in the country’s internal affairs.”
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 21, 2023

Why do runners still race with paper pinned to their shirts?

Some athletes think racing bibs, a cornerstone of a runner’s race day kit and a source of race day revenue through sponsorships, are in need of an update.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 21, 2023

G7 aims to beef up collaboration for AI governance

The G7 nations will start an initiative — dubbed the Hiroshima AI process — this year to facilitate discussions as concern grows over chatbots and other tools.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
May 21, 2023

'Day of joy' as freed Brittney Griner makes WNBA return

Griner, who was released by Russia as part of a prisoner swap last year, made her first appearance in a WNBA game in 579 days as the Phoenix Mercury faced the Los Angeles Sparks.
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JAPAN / Society
May 20, 2023

Amid Ukraine war and economic concerns, LGBTQ issues struggle to get G7 spotlight

Summit host Japan stands out as the only G7 nation that hasn’t legalized same-sex marriage.
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JAPAN / Politics
May 20, 2023

Zelenskyy meets Modi and G7 leaders after arriving in Hiroshima

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, German leader Olaf Scholz and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 20, 2023

Daihatsu's test scandal engulfs SUV model for Japan market

Daihatsu, a unit of Toyota, stopped shipments and sales of the hybrid model of the Rocky small SUV. The vehicle is also sold by the parent company as the Raize.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 19, 2023

Ukraine's Zelenskyy set to attend G7 Hiroshima summit in person

The visit to the atomic-bombed city would be rich in symbolism amid Russian nuclear saber-rattling in the bloody war against its neighbor.
BUSINESS
May 19, 2023

Auto supplier Hitachi Astemo flags lapses in quality tests over decades

The misconduct affected 22 products for 69 customers, including rear shock absorbers and brake systems for cars, railcar dampers and connecting rods, the company said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
May 19, 2023

Japan’s largest opposition party could be reaching a breaking point

The CDP faces a crisis as internal arguments, poor elections results and the rise of Nippon Ishin threaten its status as Japan’s largest opposition party.
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JAPAN
May 19, 2023

Japan's G7 refugee balancing act: Door open for Ukrainians, but not many others

The country's embrace of Ukrainian evacuees has been unusual for a nation notorious for its aversion toward immigrants, but the Ukraine war has sparked a rare outpouring of support.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 19, 2023

Rafael Nadal withdraws from French Open, intends to retire in 2024

'It's not a decision I'm taking, it's a decision my body is taking,' Nadal said at a news conference in his native Mallorca.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 19, 2023

U.S. and U.K. announce fresh sanctions on Russia at Hiroshima summit

The group aims to close off evasion loopholes, reduce the reliance on Russian energy and keep key assets frozen until the war is halted.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Hiroshima G7 Summit Special
May 19, 2023

Japan ready to expound on city’s anti-nuclear message

For Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, hosting the Group of Seven Leaders Summit in Hiroshima carries special meaning.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Hiroshima G7 Summit Special
May 19, 2023

Luxury, fine food and nature await in the city of peace

Overlooking the Seto Inland Sea and surrounded by the Chugoku Mountains, Hiroshima is full of secluded nature spots, exquisite food that makes use of the bounties of the land and sea, traditional Japanese culture, and other world-class attractions that are sure to impress the dignitaries attending the...
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JAPAN / Crime & Legal / EXPLAINER
May 19, 2023

What are the risks of 'dark' part-time jobs? A former detective explains.

Many young people are drawn in, mistakenly thinking that they won't be held responsible because of their age.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 18, 2023

Kabuki actor Ichikawa Ennosuke found collapsed after suspected suicide attempt

Ennosuke’s parents were also found collapsed and both were later confirmed dead. The incident came the same day a report alleged Ennosuke harassed staff at his theater collective.

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