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Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 17, 2022
France no stranger to major success under Didier Deschamps
Win or lose against Lionel Messi's Argentina, France is going through a remarkable period of sustained success that began with its World Cup triumph in 1998.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 15, 2022
France already focused on taking last step against Argentina in World Cup final
'There's emotion, there's pride, there's going to be a final step,' said French coach Didier Deschamps, who led France to the 2018 title.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 15, 2022
Morocco gave everything. It needed a little more against France.
The defending champions overcome a gallant Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup semifinal to remain on track to become the first nation to win back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1958 and 1962.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 15, 2022
Frenchman's wife sues over 'parental kidnapping' claims
In the lawsuit, the woman claims that she has been defamed by the spread of the information, seeking damages and demanding that related articles be retracted.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 14, 2022
Ukraine secures €1 billion in aid 'to get through winter'
Around 70 countries and international organizations gathered in Paris for a meeting aimed at enabling Ukrainians 'to get through this winter.'
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 13, 2022
Aurelien Tchouameni emerges as new leader of France's midfield
Just four years removed from his professional debut, the 22-year-old is two games away from helping Les Bleus lift a second consecutive FIFA World Cup trophy.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 11, 2022
Olivier Giroud sends France into World Cup semifinals over England
The defending champion was forced to work hard for its win after England fought back in the second half, but persevered to set up a semifinal with Morocco on Wednesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 9, 2022
A tale of two captains: England and France ready for World Cup showdown
Lloris and Kane have been teammates at Tottenham since 2013, but in Qatar, friendship will be put aside as their national teams battle it out in the knockout stage.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 5, 2022
Kylian Mbappe obsessed with leading France to second straight World Cup title
Kylian Mbappe said he dreamed of winning the World Cup for a second time after his brace helped France to a 3-1 win over Poland on Sunday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 2, 2022
Issei Sagawa, Japanese cannibal who walked free, dies at 73
Issei Sagawa made no secret of his crime and capitalized on his notoriety, including with a novel-like memoir in which he reminisced about the murder he committed in vivid detail.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 27, 2022
Lionel Messi magic reignites Argentina; France reaches last 16
An Argentinian victory on Wednesday against Poland will carry the South American champions into the knockout rounds from Group C.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 26, 2022
In Washington, Macron to seek relief for Europe Inc. amid China competition
The elephant in the Oval Room will be the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act. Europeans say the massive subsidy package to U.S. manufacturers could deal a lethal blow to their industries.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 23, 2022
Saudi Arabia celebrates shock defeat of World Cup favorite Argentina
Copa America champion Argentina had come into Qatar on a 36-match unbeaten streak.
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 21, 2022
Penaud double takes France to 'confidence-boosting' win over Japan
France captain Charles Ollivon said Sunday's 35-17 victory over Japan helps 'grow confidence' as they continued their winning run before next year's Rugby World Cup.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 20, 2022
Europe reasserts middle path on China, pushing back on Biden
The shift in sentiment amounts to a victory for Xi on just his second foray outside of China since the pandemic began.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 20, 2022
France rocked as Karim Benzema ruled out of World Cup
France's hope of successfully defending the World Cup was dealt a huge blow late on Saturday as Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema was ruled out of the tournament in Qatar with an injured left thigh.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 18, 2022
Macron rejects 'confrontation' as he relaunches Asia strategy
In a speech on the sidelines of the APEC summit, Macron cast France as a balancing power in a region long dominated by the superpower tussle between China and the U.S.
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 16, 2022
Akihito Yamada wants Japan to 'check themselves' in France test
The former Brave Blossoms winger is one of just nine Japan players to have spent time with clubs in France's top two divisions.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 13, 2022
Iranian exile who got stuck for years in French airport and inspired movie dies
Mehran Karimi Nasseri died of natural causes just before midday on Saturday in terminal 2F at Charles de Gaulle Airport outside the French capital.
U.S. aircraft carrier returns to Japan carrying navy’s ‘most capable fighter’
U.S. 7th Fleet Commander Vice Adm. Fred Kacher speaks to reporters shortly after the arrival of aircraft carrier USS George Washington at Yokosuka naval base in Kanagawa Prefecture on Friday.
Japan approves ¥21.9 trillion stimulus plan
The policy chiefs of the Democratic Party for the People, Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito — Makoto Hamaguchi (left), Itsunori Onodera (center) and Mitsunari Okamoto — shake hands after reaching an agreement on an economic stimulus package on Wednesday.
Japan will spend ¥325 million in government funds on Princess Yuriko's funeral
Princess Yuriko waves during the New Year's public greeting at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo in January 2019.
MUFG fires worker over ¥2 billion theft from clients’ safe deposit boxes
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is investigating the incident and consulting with the police.
China reinstates visa-free travel for Japanese nationals
Beijing Daxing International Airport
Shohei Ohtani wins National League MVP award
Shohei Ohtani celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Padres during the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles last month.
The slow-burn success of ‘A Samurai in Time’
A 19th-century warrior gets struck by lightning and wakes to find himself in 21st-century Kyoto in Junichi Yasuda’s surprise hit “A Samurai in Time.”
Around a quarter of Japan married couples in their 20s met through dating apps
A survey released by an organization promoting “Good Couples Day” shows that 24% of couples in their 20s met their marriage partner through a dating app.
'Tokyo Swindlers': Get deep into the minds of real estate con artists
In Ko Shinjo's "Tokyo Swindlers," a group of con artists manipulates real estate giants into falsified deals within the highly competitive, quick market.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.

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