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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 13, 2017
Myanmar Army opens probe into reports of killings, abuse of Rohingya Muslims
Myanmar's military has launched an internal probe into the conduct of soldiers during a counteroffensive that has sent more than half a million Rohingya Muslims fleeing to Bangladesh, many saying they witnessed killings, rape and arson by troops.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 5, 2017
Christian newspaper taps manga and games in bid to nurture young fans, flock
Smartphone games, manga and cosplay events might seem incompatible with the solemn practice of religion, but a Christian newspaper in Japan is deploying such secular entertainment in an attempt to draw new followers to the faith.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Sep 25, 2017
High tech, IT and robots are at forefront of Japan's funeral industry boom
From a sutra-chanting humanoid robot to automated cemeteries, technological innovation is changing how Japanese deal with funerary rituals.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 25, 2017
Muslim insurgents fingered after bodies of 28 Hindu villagers found in Myanmar's Rakhine state
Myanmar government forces on Sunday found the bodies of 28 Hindu villagers who authorities suspected were killed by Muslim insurgents last month, at the beginning of a spasm of violence that has sent 430,000 Muslim Rohingya fleeing to Bangladesh.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 21, 2017
Buddhist protesters try to block aid shipment to Myanmar's Muslim Rohingya
Hundreds of Buddhists in Myanmar tried to block a shipment of aid to Muslims in Rakhine state where the United Nations has accused the military of ethnic cleansing, with a witness saying protesters threw petrol bombs before police dispersed them by firing into the air.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 21, 2017
Islamists lure youngsters in the Philippines with payments, promise of paradise
When he saw his commander holding the severed head of one of his neighbors, teenage Islamist fighter Jalil knew it was time to escape from Marawi.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 17, 2017
Seven youths arrested over deadly fire at religious school in Malaysia
Malaysian police said Saturday they have arrested seven people age 11 to 18 in connection with a recent fire at a religious school that killed 23 people.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 13, 2017
A disconnect in the Rohingya conundrum
Instead of directing its anger and frustration toward Suu Kyi and the NLD government, the international community, including the U.N. and the powerful Western democracies, should put pressure on Myanmar's military leadership.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 13, 2017
Suu Kyi to skip U.N. session amid Myanmar's Rohingya crisis
Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, facing outrage over ethnic violence that has forced about 370,000 Rohingya Muslims to flee to Bangladesh, will not attend the upcoming U.N. General Assembly because of the crisis, her office said on Wednesday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 12, 2017
The harsh truth about India's 'godmen'
India's much touted economic development has shallow roots, as it has failed to deliver caste equality and social justice to the underclasses.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 11, 2017
Malay woman to be Singapore president, puts minority representation on agenda
There are no Muslim Malays in the top echelons of Singapore's army, and few among the senior ranks of its judiciary, but a member of its poorest ethnic minority is set to become the first woman president of the city-state this week.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 6, 2017
Suu Kyi says Myanmar is 'defending all the people in Rakhine' but is still silent on Rohingya who have fled
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi on Wednesday blamed "terrorists" for "a huge iceberg of misinformation" on the violence in Rakhine state but made no mention of the nearly 125,000 Rohingya Muslims who have fled over the border to Bangladesh since Aug. 25.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 1, 2017
In Japan, 'freestyle funerals' give mourners a chance to celebrate life
While Japan is by and large a secular society, the majority of funerals conducted in the country are Buddhist ceremonies. In most cases, the memorials are practiced more out of social custom rather than any overt religious belief.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 31, 2017
After 100 days, Philippine army says 'last stand' near for Marawi fighters
One hundred days after militants loyal to Islamic State took over parts of a southern Philippine city, the military is confident the end is in sight for what has been its biggest security crisis in years.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 28, 2017
Thousands of panic-stricken civilians flee fighting in Myanmar's northwest
Thousands of fearful Rohingya Muslim and Rakhine Buddhist civilians fled the worst fighting to grip Myanmar's northwest in five years, with 104 people killed and the United Nations and international aid groups forced to pull out some staff.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 23, 2017
Israeli archaeologists uncover rare 1,500-year-old mosaic
A 1,500-year-old mosaic floor with a Greek inscription has been uncovered during works to install communications cables in Jerusalem's Old City — a rare discovery of an ancient relic and an historic document in one.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 3, 2017
In battle of beliefs, Nigeria targets Boko Haram's top brass
It was a case of instant captivation when Shagari first heard Boko Haram's founder deliver a jihadi sermon a decade ago.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / LEARNING CURVE
Jul 12, 2017
For East Asian students, 'Confucius made me do it' is no excuse
To understand why some students in Japan, China and Korea plagiarize or don't speak out, it's worth looking at their modern education systems.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Jun 27, 2017
Narrowed Trump travel ban could sow confusion in U.S. and abroad, experts say
The Supreme Court's criteria for who can be barred from entering the United States under President Donald Trump's travel ban may confuse the U.S. officials overseas charged with implementing it and trigger a new round of lawsuits, experts said.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 25, 2017
If al-Baghdadi is dead, next Islamic State leader likely to be Saddam-era officer
If Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is confirmed dead, he is likely to be succeeded by one of his top two lieutenants, both of whom were Iraqi Army officers under late dictator Saddam Hussein.
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.

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