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ACCIDENTS

Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 24, 2019
Hopes fade of finding soccer star Emiliano Sala alive after plane goes down in English Channel
Rescuers said there was almost no chance of Premier League soccer player Emiliano Sala being found alive after a recording emerged of a fearful voice message he apparently sent from his stricken plane before it disappeared over the English Channel.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 23, 2019
Ship in deadly Black Sea blaze was turned away from Russia port over U.S. sanctions
Two ships ablaze in the Black Sea region, leaving at least 10 crew dead, caught fire while transferring fuel midsea after one vessel was barred from using its usual port in southern Russia due to U.S. sanctions risk, two sources told Reuters.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 20, 2019
Deadly Mexican fuel blast poses president's biggest test yet
A pipeline explosion north of Mexico City that killed at least 73 people has confronted President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador with the biggest crisis since he took office pledging to crack down on graft and fuel theft.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 18, 2019
U.K.'s Prince Philip, 97, escapes unhurt after car crash near royal Sandringham estate
Queen Elizabeth's husband, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, 97, was involved in a traffic accident while driving on Thursday near the Sandringham estate in eastern England, Buckingham Palace said. He was not hurt.
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JAPAN
Jan 16, 2019
Five hurt as car runs onto sidewalk near Tokyo's Shinjuku Station; driver says he choked on tea
A car driven by a 79-year-old man ran onto the sidewalk near JR Shinjuku Station in Tokyo on Wednesday afternoon, hitting and injuring five pedestrians, police said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 15, 2019
On anniversary, bus firm boss apologizes for 2016 crash in Nagano's Karuizawa that killed 15
The operator of a bus involved in a crash that killed 15 people in the ski resort town of Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, offered an apology to the victims Tuesday to mark the third anniversary of the accident.
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JAPAN
Jan 11, 2019
Japan panel to recommend ordinances mandating use of bicycle insurance
A transport ministry panel has agreed on a plan to call on local governments to pass ordinances aimed at obliging cyclists to use liability insurance.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Jan 7, 2019
Traffic safety-conscious group of bald men in Mie Prefecture breaks up due to aging
In 1985, about 30 bald men in their 30s who were running businesses in Matsusaka, Mie Prefecture, created a group called Hagetemo Katsura wo Kaburan Kai, which roughly translates to a group of men who won't wear wigs even if they go bald.
JAPAN
Jan 5, 2019
Japan traffic deaths hit record low in 2018
The number of traffic deaths nationwide in 2018 fell by 162, or 4.4 percent, from the previous year to 3,532, hitting the lowest level since data became available in 1948, the National Police Agency said Friday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 3, 2019
Free TV!: Hundreds of cargo ship's lost containers bring windfall to Dutch isle treasure hunters
Dozens of containers with items including flat-screen televisions have washed up on Dutch islands in the North Sea after a ship lost part of its cargo in heavy seas, bringing a windfall for local treasure hunters.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Jan 1, 2019
Britain deploys extra patrol boats as English Channel migrant crossings rise, 12 turn up on beach
Britain is recalling two patrol boats from overseas deployments to help deal with an increase in the number of migrants trying to reach the country from France, interior minister Sajid Javid said on Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 30, 2018
Snow-related accidents across Japan claim at least four lives
As many as four people die in accidents amid heavy snow over the weekend as wide areas of the country are gripped in frigid weather.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Dec 22, 2018
FBI agent guilty of shooting Denver bar patron while doing back flip on dance floor
An ex-FBI agent who accidentally shot a Denver bar patron in June after performing a dance-floor back flip pleaded guilty on Friday to misdemeanor assault under a plea deal that spares him from serving jail time, prosecutors said.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Dec 21, 2018
Libyan coast guard says it intercepted 15,000 migrants in 2018 but U.N. puts figure at almost double
Libya's coast guard has intercepted about 15,000 migrants trying to reach Italy by sea this year, a spokesman said on Thursday, while the United Nations — which gave a much higher estimate — said many were kept in inhumane conditions and subjected to abuse.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 20, 2018
Drivers using phones at the wheel in Japan could face steeper fines and six-month jail terms
Penalties for drivers caught using mobile phones at the wheel will be toughened with steeper fines and possible prison terms, according to a draft bill released Thursday that is aimed at curbing the practice that has led to a surge in the number of crashes.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 19, 2018
Russian freighter refloated after running aground off southwest England
A Russian bulk cargo ship that ran aground off southwest England on Tuesday has been successfully refloated and is being towed out to open sea.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 18, 2018
More people means more cars and more deaths
Traffic accidents are the leading killer of younger people worldwide, but there are signs that making our roads safer isn't impossible.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 17, 2018
Lion Air founder and Boeing heading into a $22 billion feud
The crash of a Boeing Co. plane that killed 189 people in Indonesia is spiraling into a $22 billion feud between the aircraft maker and one of Asia's most influential aviation bosses.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 15, 2018
Truck driver dies in Saitama after dislodged bridge part crushes cab
A truck driver died Saturday after part of a bridge being dismantled on the border of Saitama and Gunma prefectures fell onto the vehicle after he bumped into it, trapping him inside, the police said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Dec 15, 2018
World's first test aimed at avoiding drone collisions held in Fukushima
The New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) has carried out what it claims to be the world's flight test aimed at verifying the effectiveness of a collision avoidance system installed on an unmanned helicopter.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
Kansai airports to increase takeoff and landing slots ahead of Osaka Expo
Kansai International Airport in Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture. The upper limit on the number of takeoff and landing slots at the airport as well as Kobe Airport in Hyogo Prefecture will be raised in spring next year ahead of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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