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Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 15, 2023

SDF shooting suspect referred to prosecutors as details of incident emerge

The incident took place at a GSDF shooting range in the city of Gifu the day before, with the suspect telling investigators that he targeted a 52-year-old instructor.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 13, 2023

China orders last Indian journalist in country to leave

The departure of a Press Trust of India reporter this month will wipe India’s media presence from the world’s second-largest economy at a moment of deteriorating ties.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jun 13, 2023

Three 'protestors' included on Spain's Women's World Cup squad list

Spain has lost just one of the nine games since the protest began, winning seven, including friendly wins over the United States and Norway.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 12, 2023

Former LDP kingmaker Mikio Aoki dies at 89

Aoki, known as the “don of the Upper House” for his influence inside and outside the LDP, served as a lawmaker in the chamber between 1986 and 2010.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 12, 2023

Japan extends order to destroy North Korea rocket or debris

The Defense Ministry said the order would remain in place “for the time being,” after Pyongyang said it would conduct a second launch as soon as possible.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 12, 2023

Their reports about a woman’s death set off a revolt. Iran put them on trial.

Two female journalists covered some of the first reports of the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody, which ignited nationwide protests against Iran’s clerical rulers.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 10, 2023

Children lost for 40 days in Colombian Amazon found alive

Originally from the Huitoto Indigenous group, the children — aged 13, 9, 4 and 1 — had been wandering alone in the jungle since May 1, when their Cessna 206 crashed.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 9, 2023

CDP head hints at no-confidence motion against Cabinet

By submitting the motion, the party wants to show that it is opposed to a bill to secure funds for measures to boost the country's defense capabilities, Izumi told a news conference.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 9, 2023

Jimmy Butler and Heat stars excited to welcome Lionel Messi to Miami

Lionel Messi saying he will soon play for Inter Miami of Major League Soccer is exciting news for the Miami Heat players, already thrilling South Florida sports fans in the NBA Finals.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 8, 2023

Vanished, shot, murdered: Laos activists spooked by spate of incidents

Landlocked, poor and deeply tied to China, Laos is one of the world's most repressive countries.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jun 8, 2023

Japan seeing no COVID-19 resurgence a month after downgrade

Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno has said the number of cases is 'rising moderately,' however.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 8, 2023

What's the state of Philippine human rights under Marcos?

Marcos had been a vocal supporter of his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte's drug war that killed thousands of people, and publicly praised his dictator father's rule.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 7, 2023

Former Johnny’s idols submit petition and call for changes to child abuse prevention law

The online petition was set up on May 26 by three former idols and has garnered more than 40,000 signatures as of Wednesday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 6, 2023

U.S. and Chinese officials hold 'constructive' talks in Beijing

Diplomats from the two countries exchanged views on the bilateral relationship, Taiwan-related issues and other matters.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 5, 2023

Soccer great Zlatan Ibrahimovic announces retirement

The extroverted Swede's contract with Milan expires at the end of June and will not be renewed following a season plagued by injuries.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 5, 2023

'The more, the merrier': Trump boosted by bloated 2024 race

The larger the chasing pack, the more Donald Trump is likely to win by dividing the anti-Trump vote.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 1, 2023

Contaminated drugs, shredded papers: U.S. FDA uncovers failures in India pharma factories

Authorities have suspended the licenses of more than a dozen unlisted drugmakers in the wake of dozens of cough syrup deaths.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 31, 2023

North Korea says rocket launch failed, but vows to try again soon

The rocket carrying the country's first military spy satellite failed due to engine problems, state-run media said, after the launch prompted Japan to briefly issue an alert for Okinawa.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 31, 2023

China leads the world in preparing for extreme weather threats to power supplies

Extreme weather is testing the country's power grid just months after heat waves and drought triggered widespread power shortages.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 30, 2023

North Korea seeks 'real-time' monitoring of U.S. and allies with satellite

A top North Korean defense official said the satellite will be 'indispensable' in tracking and coping with 'the dangerous military acts of the U.S. and its vassal forces.'
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 30, 2023

China spurns meeting with U.S. defense chief amid sanctions snag

China declined a U.S. request for the countries’ defense chiefs to meet this week, following concerns Beijing raised over sanctions Washington imposed on its top general.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets / ANALYSIS
May 28, 2023

Why a U.S. debt deal may only provide short-term relief for markets

Good news of a tentative deal for the U.S. debt ceiling impasse may quickly turn out to be bad news for financial markets.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 27, 2023

Pakistan establishment closes ranks in crackdown on Imran Khan

With military courts, intimidation of the press and mass arrests, Pakistan's rulers are seeking to destroy former Prime Minister Imran Khan's support ahead of elections, analysts say.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 27, 2023

Russian public appears to be souring on war, analysis shows

U.S. officials say that although Russian public opinion has been difficult to accurately track, they believe cracks in support have begun to show in recent months.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
May 26, 2023

Man arrested after killings of police officers and others in Nagano Prefecture

Masanori Aoki, the eldest son of a local politician, has been arrested over the murder of one of two police officers.

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