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WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
May 13, 2021

Limits of Israel’s Arab partnerships tested as violence rages

While the UAE and Bahrain are unlikely to tear up their normalization deals, experts say the recent violence will complicate efforts to translate them into a genuine partnership.
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JAPAN
May 12, 2021

Tokyo 2020 sponsor Toyota 'conflicted' over pandemic Olympics

'To be honest, we are conflicted every day over what the best course of action is,' said Jun Nagata, the automaker's operating officer.
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BUSINESS / FOCUS
May 12, 2021

China bets on productivity over population to drive its economy

China's total population could peak in the next few years, spurring profound changes for the world's second-biggest economy.
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SOCCER / J. League
May 11, 2021

Vissel captain Andres Iniesta extends contract through 2023

The Spanish maestro, who brought unprecedented attention to the J. League when he arrived at Kobe in 2018, said he was excited to continue his 'project' with the club at a signing ceremony.
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COMMENTARY / World
May 10, 2021

Boris Johnson's new wallpaper upgrade is a gamble on Britain's class divisions

The gulf between the top 5% and the rest has never looked so wide, nor been so apparent in everything from vacation choices to home decorations.
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BASKETBALL / NBA
May 8, 2021

A humbling NBA moment brings cheers from Japan

Going viral because you got dunked on? Yikes — unless you're Yuta Watanabe, whose effort has endeared him to a growing wave of basketball fans in his home country, Japan.
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SOCCER
May 5, 2021

Roma appoints Jose Mourinho as manager for next season

AS Roma has named Jose Mourinho as their new head coach on a three-year contract, the Italian first-division club announced on Tuesday, 15 days after the Portuguese was sacked as manager of Tottenham Hotspur.
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WORLD / Politics
May 2, 2021

Johnson’s popularity faces key test in a Brexit heartland

An English town holds a vote on May 6 that will be a critical test for Johnson after his landslide victory in 2019 paved the way to take Britain out of the EU after years of wrangling.
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SOCCER / J. League / J. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Apr 30, 2021

Urawa's new Danish ace Kasper Junker ready for 'adventure' in Japan

After winning the golden boot in Norway's first division last year, the 27-year-old is excited to follow in the footsteps of legendary countryman Michael Laudrup.
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BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 28, 2021

Call your shot: Bucks to offer in-game COVID-19 vaccines

Basketball fans can obtain their first COVID-19 vaccine dose in an unusual venue this weekend — at a Milwaukee Bucks game.
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BASKETBALL
Apr 27, 2021

Yuki Kawamura hopes to emulate idol Isiah Thomas with Asics deal

The 19-year-old Tokai University point guard is the latest to join Asic's roster of advisors, which includes Japan stars Ryusei Shinoyama and Ramu Tokashiki.
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SOCCER
Apr 21, 2021

Challenging groups await Japan's men's and women's teams at Olympics

Hajime Moriyasu's men will face France, Mexico and South Africa, while Asako Takakura's Nadeshiko Japan were grouped with Canada, Great Britain and Chile.
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MORE SPORTS
Apr 18, 2021

Hideki Matsuyama's Masters win a potential boost for Japan's golf industry

The 29-year-old's triumph at Augusta National, achieved with clubs produced by Japanese manufacturers, could raise sales and bring younger participants to ranges and courses.
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LIFE / Lifestyle
Apr 18, 2021

To achieve long-term happiness, try taking these daily steps

Researchers have found strategies work perfectly when hope is on the horizon, but the path toward it isn't clear.
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OLYMPICS
Apr 17, 2021

Human rights group chief says athletes have real concerns about Beijing Olympics

Mary Harvey said the IOC, which awarded the games, could play an essential role in upholding basic human rights.
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WORLD
Apr 17, 2021

Ontario sets up checkpoints and shuts construction as virus surges in Canada

The province is forcing nonessential construction sites to shut down and closing recreational facilities including golf courses, playgrounds and soccer fields.
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SOCCER
Apr 13, 2021

Barcelona reaches top of Forbes' most valuable club list

Barcelona has leapfrogged Spanish rival Real Madrid to become the world's most valuable soccer club with a valuation of $4.76 billion, according to a list published by business magazine Forbes on Monday.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 12, 2021

Chinese shows blur Western brands over Xinjiang cotton dispute

The censorship has exposed the unexpected political tripwires confronting apolitical entertainment platforms.
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JAPAN / Regional Voices: Hiroshima
Apr 5, 2021

How a Georgian diplomat won hearts and minds in Japan

At the heart of his unusual connection with Japan is one local medical practitioner whom he feels forever indebted to.
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MORE SPORTS
Apr 1, 2021

England's Football Association in talks with Jaguars about playing games at Wembley

English soccer's governing body said it is in talks with the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars about continuing to stage games at London's Wembley Stadium.
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SOCCER
Mar 30, 2021

Japan dominates from start to finish in 14-goal rout of Mongolia

Yuya Osako netted a hat trick and three players scored second-half braces as the Samurai Blue all but booked advancement to the next round of World Cup qualifying.
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SOCCER
Mar 29, 2021

Honduras beats United States for spot at Tokyo Olympics

Honduras booked its spot in the men's soccer competition at the Tokyo Games with a 2-1 semifinal victory over the United States at the CONCACAF Olympic qualifying tournament in Guadalajara, Mexico, on Sunday.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 25, 2021

The secret network helping hundreds of Myanmar police flee to India

More than 1,000 people fleeing violence in Myanmar have crossed into neighboring India's Mizoram state since late February, according to Indian lawmaker K. Vanlalvena.
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OLYMPICS
Mar 21, 2021

Japanese fans have attended sporting events since July. Will they be safe at the Olympics?

Thorough countermeasures and restrictions on active support introduced by the country's professional sports leagues have allowed large crowds back into stadiums.

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