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Kazakhstan's Raushan Koishibayeva competes in the women's para powerlifting up to 73kg gold final on Saturday
PARALYMPICS
Sep 9, 2024

In pictures: Paralympics’ end brings hope for more diversity

Scenes from 11 days of thrilling competition, in which Japan bagged 14 gold medals, 10 silver and 17 bronze.
A Palestinian student walks between piles of rubble after attending a class in a tent in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on Sept. 4.
WORLD / Society
Sep 10, 2024

Fear of 'lost generation' as Gaza school year begins with classes shut

The Palestinian Education Ministry said all Gaza schools were shut, and 90% of them had been destroyed or damaged in Israel's assault on the territory.
World Boxing president Boris van der Vorst at the Olympic Council of Asia general assembly in New Delhi on Sunday
MORE SPORTS / Boxing
Sep 10, 2024

World Boxing chief urges national federations to save Olympic dream

The IOC has warned boxing would miss the cut in Los Angeles if national federations failed to appoint a new global body.
U.S. sprinter Noah Lyles mimics a "Kamehameha,” an energy-blast attack from the anime "Dragon Ball Z,” after winning the men's 100-meter final at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 4.
MORE SPORTS
Sep 10, 2024

Athletes go Super Saiyan for anime

Although outsiders often consider anime a niche interest, it is a touchstone for younger generations, including athletes.
Adrian Newey, the new managing technical partner of the Aston Martin Formula One Team, during a news conference in Silverstone, England, on Tuesday
MORE SPORTS / Auto Racing
Sep 11, 2024

Aston Martin hopes to win big with 'bargain' design guru Adrian Newey

Cars designed by Newey have won 25 drivers' and constructors' championships for Williams, McLaren and Red Bull.
Vadim Morus, a Russian professional skater and trainer, practices for his performance in Belgrade, Serbia, on June 19.
WORLD / Society
Sep 11, 2024

A mini-Russia emerges in Serbia as thousands flee war

Russian-owned clubs, kindergartens and medical practices have sprung up in Belgrade, a city of less than two million people.
Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill runs against the Jaguars during the first quarter in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS / Football
Sep 12, 2024

Tyreek Hill calls for officer involved in detainment to be fired

Hill admitted Wednesday that he could have handled himself "a bit differently" during the traffic stop.
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has a 62-point lead in the race for the Formula One title.
MORE SPORTS / Auto Racing
Sep 12, 2024

Max Verstappen and Red Bull looking to get back on track at Azerbaijan Grand Prix

The Dutchman arrives in Baku with a 62-point lead over Lando Norris in the drivers' championship.
Rory McIlroy has been critical of LIV Golf since it began in 2021.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Sep 12, 2024

Rory McIlroy not trying to send any 'message' with exhibition against LIV Golf stars

McIlroy has expressed his frustration since the creation of LIV Golf, which began in 2021 and has splintered the sport.
Tokyo's Asakusa area, a popular location among foreign tourists
JAPAN
Sep 12, 2024

Japan, China, South Korea set 40 million tourist target

The number of foreign visitors to Japan hit a monthly high of some 3.29 million in July, with about half being from China and South Korea.
Packers quarterback Jordan Love suffered an MCL sprain during Green Bay's season-opening loss against the Eagles on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS / Football
Sep 12, 2024

Packers prepare to welcome Colts with uncertain situation under center

Starter Jordan Love reportedly suffered a sprained MCL late in a Week 1 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
A model displays a creation by Japanese designer Norio Surikabe during a runway show on Sept. 6 for the latest edition of Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo.
LIFE / Style & Design
Sep 14, 2024

Tokyo’s top fashion showcase pushes rising stars to the world stage

Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo celebrated industry veterans while shining a spotlight on emerging talent.
McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri (left) and Lando Norris pose in Baku on Thursday.
MORE SPORTS / Auto Racing
Sep 13, 2024

Lando Norris not expecting gifts from teammate Oscar Piastri in F1 title race

Norris said it would hurt to miss out by a few points, but he also does not want to be given a title.
Swallows star Norichika Aoki announced his plan to retire on Friday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Sep 13, 2024

Swallows great Norichika Aoki to retire

Veteran Tokyo Yakult Swallows outfielder Norichika Aoki, one of the best hitters Japan has ever seen, plans to retire at the end of this season, he announced on Friday.
World Anti-Doping Agency President Witold Banka attends the World Anti-Doping Agency Symposium in Lausanne, Switzerland, on March 12, 2024.
MORE SPORTS
Sep 13, 2024

Report clears WADA in doping case involving Chinese swimmers

The report's author, Swiss prosecutor Eric Cottier, said he found "WADA has done its work autonomously, independently and professionally."
Canelo Alvarez celebrates after defeating John Ryder in Guadalajara, Mexico, on May 7, 2023.
MORE SPORTS / Boxing
Sep 13, 2024

Canelo Alvarez will try to score knockout blow against Edgar Berlanga in title defense

Alvarez, 34, brings a record of 61-2-2 with 39 knockouts into what promises to be an explosive confrontation at T-Mobile Arena.
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa passes against the Bills at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Thursday.
MORE SPORTS / Football
Sep 15, 2024

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa urged to retire after latest concussion

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has faced calls on to retire from the NFL for his own health after suffering his third documented concussion.
The U.S. team celebrates on the 18th green after clinching their victory over the European team to win the Solheim Cup in Gainesville, Virginia, on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Sep 16, 2024

U.S. team savors Solheim Cup triumph after enduring long wait

Captain Stacy Lewis praised her players for their tenacity and fortitude in pressure-packed situations.
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri's win at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Sunday put his team on top of the constructors' standings.
MORE SPORTS / Auto Racing
Sep 16, 2024

Oscar Piastri ranks thrilling victory at Azerbaijan GP as best win of career

The 23-year-old Australian passed Ferrari's Charles Leclerc on the 20th lap and defended his position as the Ferrari searched for a way past him.
Japan's Malo Tuitama runs with the ball during his team's match against Samoa in the Pacific Nations Cup semifinals on Sunday. Japan won 49-27.
MORE SPORTS
Sep 16, 2024

Japan cruises past Samoa to reach Pacific Nations Cup final

Japan scored four tries in the first half and three in the second of the semifinal.
Bills safety Damar Hamlin (right) tackles Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa during the third quarter in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Thursday.
MORE SPORTS / Football
Sep 16, 2024

Damar Hamlin's hit on Tua Tagovailoa offers scary reminder of football's brutal nature

Because of Hamlin, everyone who watches football should know routine tackles do not exist.
South Africa loose forward Kwagga Smith scores a try during the Rugby Championship Test match between South Africa and New Zealand in Johannesburg on Aug. 31.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Sep 17, 2024

Springboks wary of Argentina menace in Rugby Championship showdown

Victory in Santiago del Estero will ensure a fifth title for South Africa and a first since 2019.
Britain's Ineos Britannia and Switzerland's Alinghi Red Bull Racing compete during the America's Cup Louis Vuitton semifinal off the coast of Barcelona on Monday.
MORE SPORTS
Sep 17, 2024

Switzerland and U.S. win reprieves in America's Cup qualifiers

The Swiss and U.S. teams had both been on the brink of elimination.
The World Trade Center's South Tower (left) and the North Tower burn after al-Qaida terrorists flew hijacked airliners into the buildings in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001. Nearly 3,000 people died in the incident, including 24 Japanese nationals. REUTERS
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 18, 2024

The forgotten impact of 9/11 on Japan

Though an ocean away, 9/11 was a wake up call to the Japanese people that the 21st century would not be an era of everlasting peace.
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy speaks during a news conference ahead of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club in England on Wednesday.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Sep 19, 2024

McIlroy says players among hurdles to PGA Tour-PIF deal

The four-time major champion said there were different opinions among all the players about the best way forward.
Giants quarterback Eli Manning drops back to pass during a game against the Dolphins in December 2019.
MORE SPORTS / Football
Sep 19, 2024

Eli Manning and Marshawn Lynch lead 2025 Hall of Fame nominees

Kicker Adam Vinatieri, defensive end Terrell Suggs and late wide receiver Demaryius Thomas are also among first-year nominees with Super Bowl resumes.
Visitors take pictures of Tokyo's National Stadium before the closing ceremony of the Tokyo Olympic Games on Aug. 8, 2021.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Sep 19, 2024

¥300 million fine sought for Dentsu over Olympics bid rigging

The Tokyo District Court is slated to issue a ruling on Jan. 30 next year.
Coco Yoshizawa competes in the women's street skateboarding final, which she went on to win, at the Paris Olympics on July 28.
MORE SPORTS / Action sports
Sep 19, 2024

Top skaters and riders set to wow Japan crowd at X Games Chiba

The elements won't be a factor this year, with the event moving indoors after rain disrupted previous editions.
The Eiffel Tower in Paris
OLYMPICS
Sep 20, 2024

Five athletes failed doping tests at Paris Olympics: agency

Around a third of Olympic athletes were drug-tested during the Paris Games this year, with only five positive results, the International Testing Agency said.
Toyota Gazoo Racing fans cheer on the team at the start of the 6 Hours of Fuji race on Sunday at Fuji Speedway in Oyama, Shizuoka Prefecture.
MORE SPORTS / Auto Racing
Sep 20, 2024

For Toyota and its rivals, WEC becomes important arena amid major industry shift

Carmakers' involvement in endurance racing has taken on a new level of importance as the auto industry faces a once-a-generation sea change.
Ishiba delays meeting with Trump, citing legal restrictions
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba waves upon arrival for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, in Callao, Peru, on Friday.
Two of America’s biggest debt holders are dumping Treasurys
The U.S. Treasury building in Washington. Investors in Japan and China sold a pile of U.S. debt in the last quarter, just before the U.S. presidential election.
Rising sex tourism exposes loopholes in Japan's anti-prostitution law
While financial misfortunes during the COVID-19 pandemic may have driven some women to work the streets, others simply want more money to spend — or want to pay off their debts — at host clubs.
Japan ranks last in romance satisfaction for second straight year
In a survey of 31 countries, Japan ranked last in terms of those who felt loved, with just 51% of respondents saying so.
Ruling coalition and DPP strike last-minute deal over economic policy
DPP policy chief Makoto Mahaguchi speaks at the party's policy gathering in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.
Haruki Murakami's 'The City and Its Uncertain Walls' gives deep deja vu
For “The City and Its Uncertain Walls,” translated into English by Philip Gabriel, Haruki Murakami confronts the ghosts who won't leave him alone.
Japanese expats in Asia find community through rugby
The Taiwan Fivewoods celebrate their victory at the 2023 Asian Japanese Rugby Cup in December of last year.
In Fukushima, a weekend of prose, poetry and translation
Aomori-based writer JJ Carter presented on tabletop gaming as creative inspiration for building characters and narratives.
For Dr. Nakamats, aging is just experience in action
Though he didn't win the recent gubernatorial election in Tokyo, the 96-year-old Dr. Nakamats' run was seen as inspirational in Japan's aging society.

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