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Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 6, 2018
Manchester United wins five-goal thriller over Crystal Palace
Manchester United's Nemanja Matic volleyed a stunning added-time winner as it fought back from two goals down to beat Crystal Palace 3-2 at Selhurst Park and climbed to second place in the Premier League on Monday night.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 5, 2018
Returning to the edge of the nuclear cliff
The U.S. and Russia seem determined to restart a nuclear arms race.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 22, 2018
U.S. women beat Canada in dramatic fashion in shootout to capture gold medal
A goal by Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson in the sixth round of the shootout gave the United States a dramatic 3-2 victory over Canada in the women's gold-medal game at Gangneung Hockey Centre on Thursday afternoon.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 13, 2018
Japan says it won't fall for North Korean 'charm offensive' amid detente with U.S. and South
The stance risks making Tokyo appear at odds with Washington and Seoul — its two top allies in dealing with the North.
OLYMPICS
Feb 9, 2018
U.S. bobsledders pay emotional tribute to late teammate Steven Holcomb
United States bobsledder Steven Holcomb's untimely death last year shocked the fraternity and brought them closer, members of the team said on Friday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 26, 2018
Head of U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees urges more Japanese aid amid slash in U.S. funding
The head of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees has called on the government to offer additional urgent support following a U.S. decision to cut more than half of its funding.
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 24, 2018
Japan reports to U.N. details of North Korean tanker suspected of violating sanctions
Japan has notified the United Nations about a North Korean tanker spotted in the East China Sea that it suspects was engaged in a transfer of goods with another tanker in defiance of U.N. sanctions, the Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 9, 2018
As millions go hungry, India eyes ways to stop wasting $14 billion of food a year
For Bhaskar Kumar it is a struggle to name green leafy vegetables found in India for his homework, as his staple diet is rice and salt, with vegetables served only on festive occasions.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 27, 2017
Record-breaker Harry Kane eclipses Lionel Messi in Tottenham win
Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane became Europe's most lethal marksman of 2017 with a second hat-trick in four days to break a 22-year-old Premier League record as his side thumped Southampton 5-2 on Tuesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Dec 1, 2017
Everton turns to Sam Allardyce in bid to stay up
"Sam Allardyce has resigned as manager of Crystal Palace and says he has 'no ambition to take another job' in football."
Japan Times
SOCCER
Nov 25, 2017
David Moyes hails West Ham fans after Leicester draw
David Moyes praised West Ham United's supporters after a 1-1 draw with Leicester City in the Premier League on Friday, the first match at London Stadium since the Scot took over as manager.

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