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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
Dec 5, 2022

World’s biggest political party revs up unstoppable campaign machine for Narendra Modi

A local election has highlighted how India's BJP has morphed from a fringe group into the world's largest party with more than 180 million members.
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SOCCER / World cup
Nov 28, 2022

Germany coach Hansi Flick impressed by team's mentality against Spain

Germany coach Hansi Flick credited his side's mentality after the Germans came back to grab a crucial 1-1 draw in their World Cup group game against Spain on Sunday.
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SOCCER / World cup
Nov 28, 2022

Japan captain Maya Yoshida thinks team can still reach knockout stage

Yoshida said Japan struggled to come down from the high of beating Germany in their opening game and found it 'difficult' to prepare for Costa Rica
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SOCCER / World cup
Nov 24, 2022

Hajime Moriyasu praises Japan's European education after upset win against Germany

Eight members of Japan's squad are based in Germany and it was two of those players who scored the goals that sealed a historic victory for the Asian side.
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Nov 10, 2022

Tiger to return at Hero World Challenge

Tiger Woods said Wednesday he would be returning to action at the Hero World Challenge in what will be the golf great's first tournament since the British Open in July.
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Nov 9, 2022

WWE plans long-term push in Africa with tryouts and partnerships

The world's top pro wrestling promotion is joining other major North American sports leagues, such as the NBA and NFL, who have targeted the continent as a growth market.
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Figure Skating
Nov 9, 2022

Kamila Valieva's doping case referred to CAS

WADA had issued a 'formal notice' to Russian anti-doping authorities last month after raising concerns with the ongoing delay in the figure skater's case.
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BUSINESS
Nov 6, 2022

Biden feud with Big Oil ratchets up just as world needs more U.S. oil

The tensions come at a fraught moment for both the country and the rest of the world.
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TENNIS
Nov 4, 2022

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek clinches semifinal spot at WTA Finals

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek beat Caroline Garcia 6-3, 6-2 to clinch a semifinal spot at the WTA Finals on Thursday, but Garcia remained in the hunt for a place in the knockout stage.
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GLOBAL MEDIA POST / U.S. East Coast report 2022
Oct 31, 2022

JSAT International spreads its coverage across the world

Established in 2001, JSAT International Inc. is seeking fresh investments that would allow it to expand its market presence, accelerate growth and strengthen its reputation and identity as a leading operator of communication satellites in the world while supporting media platform services in Japan.
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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 24, 2022

It's a man's world: No more female leaders in China's Communist Party

In the world's biggest political party — which counts 96 million active members — women have never held much power, and now hold even less.
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Figure Skating
Oct 24, 2022

World champion Kaori Sakamoto wins women's title at Skate America

Top after the short program, Sakamoto also came first in the free skate scoring 145.89 for her first title abroad in the Grand Prix series after previously winning the NHK Trophy in Japan.
JAPAN / History / Longform
Oct 10, 2022

Empire of steel: Where Japan’s railways stand after 150 years of evolution

Much has changed since the country's first railway line between Tokyo and Yokohama laid the foundation for a world-renowned network of trains to be created.
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Rugby
Oct 9, 2022

Aura Muzzo double earns Italy opening win over United States

Canada joined the Italians in picking up a bonus-point win at the women's Rugby World Cup, with Emily Tuttosi scoring a hat trick of tries in a comfortable victory over Japan.
JAPAN / History
Oct 4, 2022

Tokyo to digitize material related to March 1945 air raids

The government will create a digital database of videotaped testimonies from those who experienced the airstrikes and personal belongings of victims that have not been publicly shown.
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COMMENTARY / World
Sep 5, 2022

Will the Supreme Court come to rescue of U.S. expats?

The U.S. is unique in tormenting its citizens abroad with tax obligations. But the U.S. Supreme Court could show mercy.
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CULTURE / Books
Sep 1, 2022

Step into the animated world of Mamoru Hosoda with 'The Man Who Leapt Through Film'

Charles Solomon's new book offers an inside look at the director's works such as “Summer Wars” and “Belle” via behind-the-scenes anecdotes, production art and exclusive interviews.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 18, 2022

Pacific War hostilities didn’t exactly end on Aug. 15, 1945

The Soviet Union, and thus Russia, permanently damaged Japan's trust with its actions in Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 16, 2022

The world of fashion and design has lost a titan

Famed Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake didn't just dress his clients, he challenged them.
BASEBALL
Aug 15, 2022

Hideki Kuriyama considers options for Samurai Japan roster after trip to U.S.

The Japan manager is gauging the interest Japan's MLB stars have in competing in the World Baseball Classic.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 5, 2022

The message from Hiroshima remains: Never again

On Saturday, people from across the globe will mark the 77th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, an attack that killed 140,000 men, women and children and changed the world.
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Aug 3, 2022

WADA chief says NCAA should recognize anti-doping code

U.S. college and professional sports have long been viewed as a black hole by anti-doping officials, with spotty testing and punishments often cloaked in secrecy.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jul 27, 2022

The space race the world needs is finally starting

Elon Musk wants SpaceX to become the first private company to complete a mission to Mars, but he has competition and that's good for everybody.

Longform

Atsuyoshi Koike, the president and CEO of Rapidus, says there is a “sense of urgency” when it comes to Japan’s efforts in manufacturing semiconductors. “We have to make sure we are successful,” he says.
Atsuyoshi Koike’s big game: Fourth down and 2 nanometers to go