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Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 29, 2022
Hummel to tone down Denmark's World Cup uniforms to protest Qatar's rights record
Denmark will wear kits at the World Cup that were designed by manufacturer Hummel as a protest against Qatar's human rights record ahead of the tournament, the sportswear company said Wednesday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 28, 2022
Major leaks in Russian gas pipelines caused by attacks, EU nations say
Seismologists in Denmark and Sweden said they had registered two powerful blasts on Monday in the vicinity of the leaks.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 15, 2022
Denmark, overflowing with virus cases, embraces a ‘bring it on’ attitude
The government said this month it would no longer consider COVID-19 a 'socially critical disease” and dropped all restrictions, including a mask mandate in closed spaces.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 12, 2022
Japan mounts stunning comeback to beat Denmark for second curling win
Japanese skip Satsuki Fujisawa threw a pinpoint double takeout with the game's final shot Saturday to complete a stunning 8-7 comeback win over Denmark in the Beijing Winter Olympics women's curling round robin.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Feb 10, 2022
The 'stealth' subvariant of omicron is spreading in Japan. What impact could it have?
A look at the two known types of the omicron variant and what BA.2's spread could mean for the nation's health care system.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Feb 4, 2022
As COVID cases surge in Japan, is a state of emergency the way to go?
Record nationwide cases have moved the question to the top of the agenda, but some prefectures and experts are skeptical about what such a move really achieves.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 27, 2022
Omicron subvariant appears more contagious but not more severe, Denmark says
The BA.1 lineage currently accounts for 98% of all cases globally, but in Denmark it has been pushed aside by BA.2, which became the dominant strain in the second week of January.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Oct 25, 2021
Japan collects three titles on final day of Denmark Open; No. 1 Kento Momota comes up short
No. 2 seed Akane Yamaguchi took the women's singles title when No. 5 seed An Se-young was forced to retire in the third game.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Oct 17, 2021
Moon dust: Greenland's recipe for saving the Earth
Among the glaciers and turquoise fjords of Greenland, a mining company is betting rock similar to the one the Apollo missions brought back from the moon can address Earth's climate problems.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Oct 13, 2021
Denmark reach World Cup with 1-0 win over Austria
Denmark became the second European nation to reach the 2022 World Cup after building an unassailable seven-point lead over second-placed Scotland in qualifying Group F.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 8, 2021
Denmark proud but disappointed after Euro 2020 exit
The match marked the end of a journey which started when midfielder Christian Eriksen suffered a heart attack on the field and later saw the team make a thrilling run to the semifinals.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 8, 2021
Dare to dream? England beats Denmark in extra-time thriller to reach home Euro final
England to contest its first final since winning the 1966 World Cup.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 20, 2021
'For Christian': Danish fans prepare for final Euro 2020 group match
Cristian Eriksen's remarkable recovery from his mid-game cardiac arrest last week has both the team and the fans wanting to get back to their winning ways for him.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 15, 2021
Christian Eriksen's teammates lament 'no third option' after collapse
'We were put in a position which I personally don't think we should have been put in,' Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel told reporters.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / JAPAN TIMES GONE BY
May 2, 2021
Japan Times 1921: Crown Prince urges peace for world
While on tour in Europe a century ago, the man who would become Emperor Hirohito delivers a speech on world peace.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 11, 2021
Denmark suspends AstraZeneca COVID-19 shots for two weeks after blood clot reports
'Both we and the Danish Medicines Agency have to respond to reports of possible serious side-effects, both from Denmark and other European countries,' an official said.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 20, 2021
Brexit troubles aren’t all teething problems
It's not a great sign when a formerly pro-Brexit lobby is suddenly furious about a part of the deal that was billed as a triumph.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 9, 2021
Pandemic showcases corner of Europe derided by Trump advisers
Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland have suffered a smaller economic setback during the COVID-19 crisis than the eurozone or the U.K.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Dec 18, 2020
Denmark toughens rape law to include sex without explicit consent
In order to bring a rape charge, the law previously required proof of violence, threat or evidence that the victim was unable to fend off the assault.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 19, 2020
A new study questions whether masks protect wearers. You need to wear them anyway.
Researchers in Denmark reported on Wednesday that surgical masks did not protect the wearers against infection with the coronavirus in a large randomized clinical trial. But the findings conflict with those from a number of other studies, experts said, and is not likely to alter public health recommendations...
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.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
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.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
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.
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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