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Japan Times
OLYMPICS / Beijing 2022
Feb 4, 2022

Sparking consistent local interest in hockey key part of Japan's Winter Olympic future

“Hockey is the most valuable winter sport, and building momentum for hockey in Japan will be mandatory for the Winter Olympics,” Nikko Ice Bucks COO Takayuki Hioki said.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 4, 2022

What to watch at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

Catch up on five key storylines to keep an eye on at the Games over the next couple of weeks.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 3, 2022

In clash with U.S. over Ukraine, Putin has a lifeline from China

China has expressed support for Putin's grievances against the U.S. and NATO, and joined Russia to try to block action on Ukraine at the U.N. Security Council.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 3, 2022

India's forest-planting push leaves Indigenous women out in the cold

Indigenous women are finding themselves in conflict with new Indian laws that mandate large-scale tree-planting to compensate for declines in forest cover.
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MORE SPORTS
Feb 3, 2022

Brian Flores says lawsuit against NFL about integrity of game

Flores said he felt compelled to pursue action because his story is 'not the only one' when it comes to Black coaches being interviewed to satisfy the Rooney Rule.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 2, 2022

Islamic State group hits back, aided by power vacuum in Iraq and Syria

Years after the group lost its grip on the area, Islamic State fighters are re-emerging, thriving on the lack of central control.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Feb 2, 2022

Ex-Miami coach, snubbed for the Giants’ job, sues the NFL for racial bias

Flores filed a proposed class action against the league in Manhattan federal court on Tuesday, naming the Giants, Dolphins and Denver Broncos as co-defendants.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 1, 2022

Exxon unveils sweeping restructuring in latest cost cutting move

The broad restructuring marks its latest cost-cutting effort after activist investors seeking to boost returns and address the energy transition won three seats last spring on its board.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Feb 1, 2022

Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams give Super Bowl offensive power

Two weeks from now, the Bengals will face the Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, in the Super Bowl on Feb. 13.
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BUSINESS
Feb 1, 2022

Dashed dreams for China Evergrande's showpiece resort island

Officials in Danzhou city have ordered 39 of Ocean Flower Island's towers to be demolished over environmental and construction violations.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Hokkaido
Jan 31, 2022

Hokkaido towns seek coexistence with foreign workers

Municipalities are coming up with ideas to welcome newcomers as members of communities while also trying to stop young people from leaving their hometowns.
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WORLD
Jan 31, 2022

UAE intercepts Houthi missile as Israeli president visits

The Emirati Defense Ministry said the missile was intercepted and destroyed, adding that its debris fell on an uninhabited area.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 31, 2022

Rafael Nadal wins record 21st Grand Slam title with stunning comeback in Australian Open final

'It was one of the most emotional matches in my tennis career,' Nadal said
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League / From the Spot
Jan 28, 2022

J. League's Hiromi Hara leverages new media to educate fans

Through his regular YouTube appearances and astute use of social media, the league's vice chairman has helped keep supporters connected throughout the pandemic.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 28, 2022

Top SoftBank executive set to leave after seeking $1 billion in compensation

Marcelo Claure, who was SoftBank's second-highest paid executive in the latest financial year, has often pushed for much more money and authority, putting him at odds with Masayoshi Son.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jan 27, 2022

China and U.S. vying for influence over Pacific Island countries

At the same time as fighting against Washington for power in the region, Beijing has undertaken a campaign of winning over Taipei's allies.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 25, 2022

In today's world, precision timing is everything

PNT is one of the 14 categories of emerging technologies identified by the U.S. government as strategic and therefore demanding special attention and control.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing
Jan 25, 2022

Monetary security is a fight over infrastructure financing, currency and sanctions

With the U.S. liberally deploying sanctions and China striving to push its digital yuan, Japan must tread carefully to maintain its own standing.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jan 24, 2022

Australian PM loses control of WeChat Chinese account as election looms

With a national election due by May, the government would have aimed to use the Morrison account to promote its policies during the Chinese New Year celebrations starting Feb. 1.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 22, 2022

Dredgers spotted off Cambodian base where China is funding work

The dredgers were spotted off the Ream naval base, where China is funding construction work and deeper port facilities would be necessary for the docking of larger military ships.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 21, 2022

Daniil Medvedev embraces role of villain at Australian Open

Daniil Medvedev is no stranger to crowd hostility and has once again seemed to revel in the role of villain after overcoming mercurial home favorite Nick Kyrgios at the Australian Open on Thursday and took a swipe at the feisty home fans.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 20, 2022

North Korea warns it may rethink moratorium on nuclear and missile tests

Some analysts warn of the possibility of tests around the 80th and 110th anniversaries of the birthdays of Kim Jong Un's late father and grandfather in February and April.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 20, 2022

How Xi’s China put over 1,000 Hong Kong journalists out of work

Many veteran journalists have decided to leave the industry because they could not find a suitable position without compromising their 'integrity and personal safety.”
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 19, 2022

U.K.'s Johnson, facing plot to oust him, says he will not resign

The prime minister is struggling to quell an internal revolt by his own lawmakers who are angry over a series of lockdown parties in Downing Street.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 18, 2022

Deadly drone strikes on UAE raise Gulf tensions and roil oil market

One of the biggest attacks to date on UAE soil ignited a fire at Abu Dhabi's main international airport on Monday and set fuel tanker trucks ablaze in a nearby industrial area.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 18, 2022

Olympic athletes told to leave phones at home to dodge spying in China

Beijing has promised the world's top athletes access to a partially unfettered internet during the Winter Games, but security experts say there are reasons to exercise caution.

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