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THREATS

WORLD / Society
Sep 14, 2018
Female journalists seen facing 'relentless' sexual harassment and abuse
Female journalists are facing a "relentless" barrage of attacks and harassment, with nearly a third considering leaving the profession as a result, media support organizations have warned.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 27, 2018
Russian police evacuate venues in World Cup host city after bomb threats
Russian police said early on Wednesday they had received multiple bomb threats in the World Cup host city of Rostov-on-Don, causing bars and restaurants to be evacuated across the city.
JAPAN
May 7, 2018
Bomb threat forces closure of Aoyama Gakuin University's campuses in Tokyo, Kanagawa
An online bomb threat has prompted Tokyo's Aoyama Gakuin University to call off classes at both campuses Monday, the university said.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Nov 6, 2017
Bomb threats force evacuations and snarl transport in Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima and Shiga
Several companies the Kansai region received bomb threats Sunday amid tight security for a high-profile visit by U.S. President Donald Trump, who arrived in Tokyo the same day.
JAPAN
Feb 26, 2016
Bomb threat that forced Tokyo schools to close on Friday is likely a copycat
Dozens of schools canceled afternoon classes Friday in response to an emailed bomb threat sent to the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education warning that explosions would occur at 3:34 p.m.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Sep 29, 2015
SEALDs founding member undeterred following death threat
A founding member of the student protest group SEALDs has received a death threat against him and his family.
WORLD
Mar 3, 2015
Twitter, law enforcement investigate alleged Islamic State threats
Twitter Inc. and law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged threats made by Islamic State militants against the social media network's co-founder and other employees, the company said in reaction to media reports.
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 7, 2015
Discerning threats in the fog of disorder
Leaders and analysts gathering at the 51st Munich Security Conference will try to discern the next emerging global threats following a horrendous year for international peace and security.
WORLD
Dec 18, 2014
Top U.S. theater chains delay screening Sony's 'The Interview' amid terror threat
Movie theater chain Regal Cinemas said on Wednesday it will delay showing Sony's North Korea parody "The Interview," while trade publication The Hollywood Reporter said AMC, Cinemark and Cineplex would also not screen the film, citing an unnamed source.
EDITORIALS
Oct 9, 2014
The dangers of intolerance
Two universities in Japan have received letter threats that nail-laden bombs will go off on their campuses if they don't dismiss two instructors who formerly reported on the 'comfort women' controversy for the Asahi Shimbun.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 2, 2014
Latest email in cyberriddler case likely a prank
An email sent to media outlets by someone claiming to be "the real culprit" in the cyberriddler case is likely a prank, sources say.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 13, 2014
Man asserts death wish in 'Basuke' threats
A man accused of making hostile threats linked to a popular basketball manga admits full guilt, demands severe punishment and says he wants to kill himself.

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