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CULTURE / Music / Sound Off
Aug 8, 2022

Fuji Rock's musical acts look to make a bigger splash with livestreams

As streaming becomes the norm for festivals wanting to draw a broader audience, artists are shaping their live performances with the YouTube audience and social media reactions in mind.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 7, 2022

Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance to buy U.S. reinsurance broker for $400 million: Nikkei

Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company will spend about $400 million to buy U.S. reinsurance broker Transverse.
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SOCCER
Aug 6, 2022

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says fast start vital to team's title hopes

'Every club is getting better, the managers are so exciting and that is why the Premier League is the best.'
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CULTURE / Music
Aug 6, 2022

Fuji Rock offers escapism once again

The summer music festival's 2022 edition marks a return to an event resembling 'normal.'
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WORLD
Aug 5, 2022

Iran nuclear talks restart with U.S. urging Tehran to take deal

EU officials say progress is being made on some of the remaining obstacles, including guarantees that the United States would not scupper the deal by going back on its word in the future.
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WORLD / ANALYSIS
Aug 5, 2022

Global energy crisis drives rethink of nuclear power projects

Governments across Europe and Asia are extending their aging fleets of nuclear plants, restarting reactors and dusting off plans to resume projects.
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WORLD
Aug 4, 2022

Pelosi’s Taiwan trip left White House scrambling to deal with fallout

Behind the scenes, officials in Washington were fuming at Pelosi's insistence on using the trip as a capstone for her career at a moment of highly delicate relations with Beijing.
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COMMENTARY / World
Aug 3, 2022

Al-Zawahri killing was a great success of a bygone era

After 9/11, the U.S. built a man-hunting machine without parallel in human history. But today, its priorities lie elsewhere.
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WORLD / Politics
Aug 2, 2022

‘Putin chef’ case shows London courts welcome Russians no more

The 61-year-old ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, sanctioned by the U.K., U.S. and the European Union, had sued the investigative journalism organization Bellingcat for libel.
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JAPAN / Regional Voices: Hiroshima
Aug 1, 2022

After 40 years, Kaminoseki nuclear power project faces bleak future

The residents of the host town have been divided over the nuclear power project, creating tensions among neighbors and families.
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WORLD
Jul 31, 2022

Smoke without fire? Researchers question heated tobacco products

IQOS is available in more than 60 countries under widely varying regulations, and sticks come in flavors such as menthol, cherry and grape, which critics say help attract younger users.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Jul 31, 2022

Ryo Osera: 'Travelers want to experience local areas at a slower pace'

The guys behind the startup KabuK Style want you to take the same approach to travel as you would your Netflix account.
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LIFE / Food & Drink / Top 5
Jul 31, 2022

Sublime scoops from Tokyo’s top gelato shops

Five gelateria that are guaranteed to leave you thinking about seconds as soon as you finish off your scoop.
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MORE SPORTS
Jul 30, 2022

Sebastian Vettel will leave F1 with respect of fellow drivers and fans

Sebastian Vettel's greatest success is a distant memory but the four-time world champion will leave Formula One at the end of this year with more fans than he had in his heyday.
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JAPAN
Jul 29, 2022

Japanese schools cut back on science experiments due to COVID-19

The education ministry said that schools may have reduced how often they conduct experiments, which bring students physically closer together, to curb infection risk.
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JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 29, 2022

Publishers sue ex-Mangamura operator for ¥1.9 billion in damages

The lawsuit, filed at the Tokyo District Court by Kadokawa, Shueisha and Shogakukan, is the first against Mangamura, which was known as the biggest pirate website in Japan.
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PRESS / Events
Jul 29, 2022

「英字新聞で鍛える!英語ディスカッション」を9月10日(土)開催

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WORLD
Jul 29, 2022

No deal yet with U.S. on Brittney Griner swap for arms dealer, Russia says

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday the U.S. has made a 'substantial offer' to Moscow to release American citizens held in Russia.
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Switzerland report 2022
Jul 29, 2022

Bittrex Global: Bringing regulation to the forefront of crypto

The previous year saw the regulation of the crypto industry become a key topic for industry participants and regulators.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 28, 2022

Nissan profits plunged almost 60% in first quarter amid Shanghai lockdown and chip shortage

The firm said it was facing a range of headwinds.
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MORE SPORTS
Jul 28, 2022

Victims rights advocate Sheldon Kennedy calls for top Hockey Canada officials to resign

Former NHL player and victims rights advocate Sheldon Kennedy on Tuesday called for the resignation of Hockey Canada's leadership team in the wake of sexual assault allegations involving two national junior teams.
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BUSINESS / Tech
Jul 27, 2022

Google search ad sales beat targets despite global 'uncertainty'

The online search giant has weathered storms better than social media companies, bringing in revenue through a greater variety of functions in the ad market.
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SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jul 27, 2022

Ichinojo's deserved first title rescues virus-struck Nagoya Basho

The Minato stable man's debut championship brought not only relief but genuine joy, as he is one of the most affable and likeable figures in Japan's national sport.
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SOCCER / From the Spot
Jul 27, 2022

Urawa fans draw international attention with shot at PSG prices

A sarcastic banner held up before Saturday's friendly at Saitama Stadium highlighted the steep cost of tickets, even as the French champion's stars spent relatively little time on the pitch.

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