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ATTACKS

Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 15, 2015
Talks to end Syria war shift gear in wake of deadly Paris attacks
Russia, the United States and powers from Europe and the Middle East outlined a plan Saturday for a political process in Syria leading to elections within two years, but differences remained on key issues such as President Bashar Assad's fate.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 15, 2015
Syrian passport found near Paris gunman held by man who arrived in Greece among refugees
The holder of a Syrian passport found near the body of one of the gunmen who died in Friday night's attacks in Paris passed through Greece in October, a Greek minister said.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Nov 15, 2015
Belgian raids ongoing after Paris attacks, rental car link; trio detained
Belgian police detained at least three people with suspected links to Friday's terror attacks in Paris that left at least 129 people dead, as raids continued Saturday evening in Brussels.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 14, 2015
Dutch say 'at war' with Islamic State; France to go ahead with climate change summit
The Netherlands will tighten security at its borders and airports following the attacks in Paris, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on Saturday, adding the Dutch were "at war" with Islamic State, which claimed the attacks.
JAPAN
Nov 14, 2015
Foreign Ministry, companies try to confirm safety of Japanese in Paris
The government and companies with a business presence in France scramble to confirm the safety of Japanese nationals following Friday's deadly attacks in Paris.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 14, 2015
Complexity of Paris attack carries hallmarks of trained fighters
The coordinated attacks in Paris on Friday carry the hallmarks of trained fighters — and a guiding hand.
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 14, 2015
Manila bolsters security for APEC summit after Paris attacks
Philippine police went on full alert nationwide Saturday ahead of the summit of Asia-Pacific leaders in Manila and following deadly attacks in Paris, beefing up security to ensure the safety of thousands of delegates.
WORLD
Nov 14, 2015
In aftermath of attacks, Parisians open their doors to strangers via Twitter tweets
As the city was gripped by chaos following a string of attacks that left dozens dead, people in Paris took to social media to find and offer refuge on Friday night.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 14, 2015
World leaders react with shock, solidarity after Paris attacks
World leaders responded with shock and pledges of solidarity for France following the killing of scores of people in attacks in Paris on Friday night, though there was little action any could immediately take.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 14, 2015
New York, other U.S. cities beef up security after Paris attacks
New York, Boston and other cities in the United States bolstered security on Friday night after deadly gun and bomb attacks on civilians in Paris, but law enforcement officials said the beefed-up police presence was precautionary rather than a response to any specific threats.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 14, 2015
California rock band was slated to play at attacked Paris venue
The California-based rock band Eagles of Death Metal was in the midst of a European tour following its fourth album release when the musicians found themselves caught up in a terrorist attack at the Paris concert hall where they were due to perform Friday.
JAPAN / Politics
May 31, 2015
U.S. to take Japan under cyberdefense umbrella as hacker threats grow
The United States will extend its cyberdefense umbrella over Japan, helping its ally cope with the growing threat of online attacks against military bases and infrastructure such as power grids, the two nations said in a joint statement Saturday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 19, 2015
Asahara daughter speaks out on '95 sarin attack
The fourth daughter of Aum Shinrikyo founder Shoko Asahara recently expressed regret over the sarin nerve gas attack the doomsday cult carried out on the Tokyo subway system on March 20, 1995.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 17, 2015
Kurds report more chlorine attacks; Iraq pauses Tikrit offensive
Iraq paused its Tikrit offensive on Monday and officials called for more airstrikes against Islamic State militants, while an officer said Kurdish forces sustained two more chlorine gas attacks by insurgents.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 18, 2015
Embassy in Beijing issues safety alert to Japanese after media report getting terrorist attack info
The Japanese Embassy in Beijing is warning Japanese nationals living in China of possible terrorist attacks in public locations during the seven-day holidays that started Wednesday in conjunction with the Lunar New Year.
JAPAN
Feb 3, 2015
Kishida may attend U.S. meeting on fighting terrorism
The Abe administration is considering sending Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida to an international anti-terrorism meeting slated for Feb. 18 and 19 in Washington, a Foreign Ministry official said.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 11, 2014
Virus found in Japan targets credit card data from point-of-sales systems
A computer virus that steals customers' credit card numbers and passwords by infecting point-of-sale systems used by cashiers at supermarkets and convenience stores has been detected for the first time in Japan.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 5, 2014
U.S. drones kill 28 innocents for every 'bad guy'
Every single day, U.S. drone aircraft are stalking and killing innocent people in Pakistan, Yemen, Somalia and elsewhere — all in the name of every American.
WORLD
Dec 2, 2014
Boko Haram insurgents attack two north Nigerian cities, fire on air force jet, witnesses report
Islamist insurgents attacked two northern Nigerian state capitals on Monday, hitting a police post and setting off explosions in a market that killed at least five people, witnesses said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History
Nov 5, 2014
Philippines man leads lonely quest to honor kamikaze pilots
Seventy years after Japan formed its first kamikaze unit in the Philippines, one local resident remains adamant that the suicide pilots were noble warriors who should be honored in the nation their military occupied.
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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