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RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR

Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 16, 2022
Outspoken rapper Oxxxymiron unites anti-war Russians at Turkey concert to aid Ukraine
The 37-year-old postponed concerts in Moscow and St. Petersburg because of Russia's invasion, which he has called a 'catastrophe and a crime.'
Japan Times
BUSINESS / EXPLAINER
Mar 16, 2022
Can Russia pay its creditors, and what happens if not?
The country due to pay interest on two sovereign bonds Wednesday. But diplomatic standoffs and economic curbs raise questions over if and how they can pay it.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 16, 2022
Russian bombs continue to pound Ukraine cities despite signs of a compromise at peace talks
In a hint of a possible compromise, Zelenskyy said that Ukraine was prepared to accept security guarantees from the West that stop short of its long-term goal of joining NATO.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 16, 2022
China’s goal with Putin is to resist U.S. without economic pain
Beijing's actions appear calibrated to avoid global conflicts or being dragged further down economically as it seeks a way past the pandemic.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 16, 2022
Biden plans Europe trip for Ukraine summit next week as refugees top 3 million
Hopes for a compromise at emergency peace talks grow as Ukrainian officials claim Moscow may be coming to terms with its failure to impose a new government by force.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 15, 2022
Japan ruling coalition proposes new stimulus package to cushion economy
The coalition also urged the government to offer payouts to pensioners to ease the pain from the COVID-19 pandemic, a sign Tokyo will be slow in weaning off crisis-mode support.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 15, 2022
The threat of Russian WMD attack in Ukraine is real
Moscow might manufacture a false narrative that Ukrainian biological weapons pose a threat to further justify its actions.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 15, 2022
Putin, Xi and the risk of World War III
After obtaining China's backing, Vladimir Putin set about realizing his life's dream of retaking Ukraine, a decision that may backfire on both Moscow and Beijing.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Mar 15, 2022
Japan firms brace for more supply chain disruption after Ukraine war
Despite rarely procuring goods from Russia or Ukraine directly, Japan's manufacturers remain vulnerable to the war's far-reaching repercussions.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 15, 2022
Japan looks to offer enhanced support to help Ukrainian refugees settle
Making use of help offered by firms and municipalities, measures would include providing accommodation, daily supplies, language education, job-hunting support and education for children.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 15, 2022
Drillers awaken in Canada as war leaves world begging for oil
For years, the country's drillers have been in slumber. But as oil soared above $100 a barrel, the industry began to stir as the potential windfall became irresistible for some.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 15, 2022
Japan imposes fresh sanctions on Russian billionaire and 16 others
The step was taken after the United States on Friday imposed sanctions on a slew of individuals including billionaire Viktor Vekselberg and some members of the Russian parliament.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 15, 2022
Demand for VPNs in Russia skyrockets after Facebook and Instagram block
Instagram access in Russia was cut from Monday in response to Meta's decision last week to allow social media users in Ukraine to post messages such as 'Death to the Russian invaders.'
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Mar 15, 2022
Silicon Valley tries to disentangle itself from Russian money
In recent weeks, global businesses have rushed to cease operations in Russia. But for venture firms that have accepted funds from Russian investors, cutting ties is a thornier imperative.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 15, 2022
Drugmakers pause trials in Russia while still sending medicine
Major pharmaceutical firms are seeking to strike a balance between international opprobrium over Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the needs of sick patients.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 15, 2022
U.S. warns that Russia wants armed drones from China
The news came as the White House national security adviser met with China's top diplomat for six hours in Rome to discuss a range of issues, including Ukraine.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 15, 2022
Bank of Japan chief risks hitting inflation goal in a way he doesn’t want
Economists are predicting core consumer prices will rise at a pace of 2% or more this year as surging energy prices, a weakening yen and stabilizing phone charges feed inflation.
Tokyo Metro’s overseas efforts begin in earnest with London deal
Tokyo Metro will soon have a role in the running of London's Elizabeth Line, a major train route serving the U.K.’s capital city and environs.
Man charged with murder allegedly made victim date other men for money
A car carrying suspect Ryotaro Masuda, who was indicted for allegedly beating his 25-year-old girlfriend to death, leaves the Shibuya Police Station in Tokyo on Thursday.
Russia fired experimental ballistic missile at Ukraine, Putin says
Ukrainian firefighters work on a spot following an airstrike in Dnipro on Thursday.
Ex-yokozuna Kitanofuji dies at 82
Yokozuna Kitanofuji enters the ring during the May 1970 grand sumo tournament in Tokyo.
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.”
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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