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Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 23, 2022

Wounded Argentina aims to move past Saudi trauma

Lionel Messi's fifth and final attempt to match Diego Maradona's immortality among Argentinians by winning soccer's greatest prize could not have started worse.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Nov 23, 2022

On Europe's new front lines, red tape, politics and potholes hamper defense

Planners from the Baltics to Romania are scrutinizing potential military reinforcement routes, planning to fortify bridges and adding military transport functions to civilian airports.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 23, 2022

Looking for the Qatar World Cup winner? Don’t follow the money

Even in today's winner-takes-all economy, superstars won't always come out ahead.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 23, 2022

A Saudi soccer victory rings out across the Arab world

Few had given the Saudis a chance of winning a game at the tournament, much less overcoming the might of Argentina and Lionel Messi, arguably the finest player the sport has ever seen.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 23, 2022

Mazda unveils ¥1.5 trillion EV spending plan and eyes investing in battery production

The carmaker also raised its sales target for electric vehicles to up to 40% of its total global sales by 2030.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 23, 2022

Beijing is fixing its foul air. Why can’t New Delhi?

The return of smog season in India's capital has again left residents asking why nothing has changed. The answer may be largely political.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 22, 2022

Why is the Swiss franc still a safe-haven currency?

While other leading safe-haven currencies have taken a hit as of late, the Swiss franc keeps going strong.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 22, 2022

Iran coach Carlos Queiroz vents anger over efforts to politicize players

Fans have accused the squad of siding with a violent state crackdown on the unrest, during which activists say more than 400 people have been killed, including dozens of minors.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 22, 2022

European teams shelve pro-LGBTQ armbands after disciplinary threat

The armbands had widely been viewed as a symbolic protest against laws in World Cup host Qatar, where homosexuality is illegal.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 22, 2022

Lionel Messi determined to enjoy likely last World Cup hurrah

At 35 years of age, the diminutive magician is close to winding down his remarkable trophy-laden career.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 22, 2022

England off to flying start at World Cup as Iran keeps silent

Gareth Southgate's side galloped to a 4-0 advantage at Khalifa International Stadium with two goals from man-of-the-match Buyako Saka and a fine Raheem Sterling strike.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 22, 2022

Gareth Bale rescues Wales with late equalizer against United States

The Welsh captain's successful 83rd-minute penalty conversion triggered roars from a large and raucous contingent of supporters at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium.
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WORLD
Nov 22, 2022

'Red flag' gun laws in focus after attack at LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado

The laws allow courts to issue 'extreme risk protection orders,' removing firearms from individuals considered at risk of harming themselves or others.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 22, 2022

Indonesia quake kills scores, with many more thought to be trapped

The afternoon quake was centered in the Cianjur region, killing at least 162 people, and local authorities have warned that the death toll could rise further.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup / From the Spot
Nov 21, 2022

Samurai Blue have chance to win over hearts of Japanese fans again at World Cup

Japan's rise on the global stage has come as more fans feel disconnected from a squad of stars who mostly play abroad.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 21, 2022

Who should coordinate Ukrainian reconstruction?

The more entities involved in reconstructing Ukraine the better. The effort cannot be financed by a single or even a small handful of sources.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 21, 2022

Colorado mass shooter stopped by 'heroic' people inside club, police say

The shooting was the latest in a long history of attacks on LGBTQ venues in the United States, the deadliest of which claimed 49 lives at a nightclub in Orlando, Florida, in 2016.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 21, 2022

What is next for the FTX fallout?

The dramatic collapse of the crypto exchange continues to reverberate throughout the industry.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Nov 21, 2022

Kishida uses East Asian trip to defend rule of law amid concerns over China

During the eight-day trip, Kishida attended three multilateral conferences and had bilateral talks with a number of foreign leaders.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 21, 2022

After disappointing midterms, U.S. Republicans look to fresh faces for 2024

At the first major gathering of possible Republican 2024 presidential candidates this weekend, party members voiced a desire to move on from former U.S. President Donald Trump.
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 21, 2022

Ireland's Josh Van der Flier named World Rugby Player of the Year

Van der Flier started in all 11 tests this season and scored four tries.
Japan Times
ENVIRONMENT / Longform
Nov 21, 2022

Polluted waterways: Examining the health of Japan’s rivers

The functional use of Japan's rivers has severely impacted water quality and public health, drawing intense scrutiny over the years.

Longform

Construction takes place on the Takanawa Gateway Convention Center in Tokyo, slated to open in 2025.
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