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SOCCER
Jan 22, 2023

Juventus manager says team must maintain focus amid off-field turmoil

In addition to a 15-point deduction in the current Serie A campaign, a court also imposed bans from holding office in Italian soccer on 11 past and present Juventus directors.
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TENNIS
Jan 22, 2023

Novak Djokovic says 'every season counts' as he reaches last 16

The Serb's gutsy win inched him nearer to a 10th Australian Open title and record-tying 22 Grand Slam crowns.
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WORLD
Jan 21, 2023

Abandoned children of U.N. peacekeepers in Congo face stigma

In Congo, dozens of abandoned offspring of United Nations peacekeepers, deployed in the troubled region for over 20 years, often face stigma in their communities.
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CULTURE / Music
Jan 21, 2023

Yukihiro Takahashi: Style, substance and the knack for a beat

Yellow Magic Orchestra's principal vocalist and rhythmic linchpin was a leading figure in Japan's music scene, inspiring musicians the world over with his collaborative spirit.
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WORLD
Jan 21, 2023

Western military aid girds Kyiv for counterattacks despite tank deadlock

Billions of dollars in new Western military aid, including infantry fighting vehicles, will gird Ukraine for counterattacks, but Kyiv needs other weapons systems to win decisively.
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BUSINESS / Tech
Jan 21, 2023

Western Digital talks with Kioxia said to be advancing

Under the terms being discussed, Western Digital would spin off its flash business and merge it with Kioxia, creating a publicly traded company in the U.S.
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SOCCER
Jan 20, 2023

One dead and dozens hurt in stampede before Iraq Gulf Cup final

Long banned from hosting international soccer matches, war-torn Iraq had been counting on the event to burnish its image.
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MORE SPORTS / Football
Jan 20, 2023

Jaguars intend to let 'house money' ride at Kansas City

The fourth-seeded Jaguars rallied from a 27-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Chargers in the wild-card round and immediately recalibrated to prepare for the top-seeded Chiefs.
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BUSINESS
Jan 20, 2023

Speculation swirls around possible BOJ policy change

A historic accord that ties the Bank of Japan to a 2% inflation goal is approaching its 10th anniversary amid speculation it may be revised to support a change of direction.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 20, 2023

Major fire in Seoul’s Gangnam neighborhood destroys 60 homes

The fire broke out at 6:27 a.m. in Guryong Village, located near one of Seoul’s most affluent suburbs, Gangnam district.
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BUSINESS / Tech
Jan 20, 2023

Tesla uses profits as weapon in EV price war

Tesla, once one of the auto industry's biggest money losers, has over the past year built a commanding lead over most major rivals in profit per vehicle.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 20, 2023

Mask mandate lifted everywhere but on public transport in South Korea

Authorities have determined the current COVID-19 wave has peaked, based on the country’s death rate and the number of critical patients.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 20, 2023

Graves sink, fisheries shrink as climate change hits Fiji

Togoru is one of dozens of coastal villages in the Pacific archipelago now confronting the reality of climate change.
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WORLD / Science & Health
Jan 19, 2023

Canada’s new guidelines for alcohol say ‘no amount’ is healthy

The new guidelines depart from the specific drink limits called for in other Western countries.
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SOCCER
Jan 19, 2023

Manchester City top Deloitte Money League for second straight year

Abu Dhabi-owned City generated total revenue of €731 million, followed by Real Madrid with €714 million.
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WORLD / Science & Health
Jan 19, 2023

COVID immunity lasts at least a year after infection plus shots, study says

The combination prevented more than 97% of severe disease or hospitalization for up to 12 months after infection or initial immunization.
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WORLD
Jan 19, 2023

Carbon dioxide removal efforts lagging far behind what is needed, researchers say

To avoid the worst of a warming planet, engineered approaches that include sucking the emissions directly from the atmosphere must increase.
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Film / Reviews
Jan 19, 2023

‘Natchan's Little Secret': Outdated comedy runs out of gas

Yasujiro Tanaka’s comedy about three drag queens who hit the road for a friend’s funeral feels like a throwback to old-school TV shows with over-the-top portrayals of gay characters.
JAPAN
Jan 18, 2023

Pacific islands urge Japan to delay release of Fukushima waste over contamination fears

Japan said last week that water from the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant could be released into the sea around this spring or summer, raising concerns from island nations.
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WORLD
Jan 18, 2023

Hideouts, wigs and cash: An Italian mobster's life on the run

Specialized police 'hunter squadrons' tirelessly track down these fugitives, who have gone to ground in Sicily, the wilds of Sardinia or in the mountains of Calabria.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 18, 2023

How Japan and Canada can bridge their different priorities

Japan and Canada's differing geopolitical environments mean they have very different Indo-Pacific priorities despite their shared vision.
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WORLD
Jan 18, 2023

Alarmed by AI chatbots, universities start revamping how they teach

In response to the increased student use of ChatGPT, colleges and universities are restructuring some courses and taking preventive measures.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jan 18, 2023

South Korea, like Japan, advances a new strategic posture

Seoul and Tokyo's historical enmity may be consigned to the past as the two face a rapidly changing geopolitical environment.
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 18, 2023

LDP seeks to drive wedge into CDP-Nippon Ishin collaboration

With unified local elections and by-elections for the House of Representatives slated to be held in April, the tug-of-war between the ruling and opposition camps is likely to intensify.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 18, 2023

China's pessimistic Gen Z poses challenge for Xi post-COVID

Improving young people's livelihoods without abandoning the country's export-led growth model poses inherent conflicts for a government that prioritizes social stability.
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BUSINESS
Jan 18, 2023

Japan's November core machinery orders fall further than expected

Separate survey data showed confidence at big Japanese manufacturers had logged the first negative reading in two years.
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TENNIS
Jan 18, 2023

Novak Djokovic feels the love during dominant opening victory

Watched on by his parents and brother, the fourth seed also extended his run without a defeat on Australian soil to 35 matches.
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Finland report 2023
Jan 18, 2023

A trusted partnership

A “trusted partnership” — these are the words that Prime Minister Sanna Marin repeated during her visit to Japan in May. She described the Finnish relationship with Japan in this way at a summit meeting with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, a meeting with business leaders and during her speech at...

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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