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OLYMPICS
Sep 23, 2021
U.S. will require athletes to be fully vaccinated in order to compete at Beijing Games
A letter written by USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland says the requirement 'will also apply to our full Team USA delegation at future Olympic and Paralympic Games.'
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SOCCER
Sep 17, 2021
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer not concerned by criticism
'The outcome decides the headlines ... rarely is the game fantastic or bad, it is somewhere in between.'
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SPORTS
Sep 10, 2021
Cristiano Ronaldo says returning to Manchester United no vacation
Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo says his return to Old Trafford is not a vacation and he hopes to prove himself again with consistent performances over the next three to four years.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing
Sep 5, 2021
Does Didi's crash point to the future of U.S.-China financial frictions?
While the rivals are said by some to be in the midst of a 'new Cold War,' some financial businesses linking the two are thriving.
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COMMENTARY / World
Sep 3, 2021
If COVID-19 wasn’t worry enough, the climate crisis comes roaring back
The most eye-opening development of the past three months has not been the COVID-19 pandemic, but the dramatic increase in the frequency and severity of extreme weather.
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COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing
Aug 31, 2021
Why the U.S.-China conflict is threatening the future of Wall Street
Both sides have introduced measures affecting the other's operations, but care must be taken to manage escalation.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 24, 2021
U.S. scraps plan to use Japanese bases for Afghan refugees, sources say
The planned move would have also involved bases in South Korea, an idea the government in Seoul responded positively to.
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WORLD / Science & Health
Aug 11, 2021
'Hours on a footnote’: Scientists felt joy and frustration in making climate report
Specialists, all 234 of them working for free, reviewed more than 14,000 scientific studies published since 2013 to draft the latest version.
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PARALYMPICS
Aug 11, 2021
With Games approaching, Paralympians say they need more support
Past experiences have led some to urge the U.S. government to step up and to do more for the nation's paralympic athletes.
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WORLD
Aug 10, 2021
Geoengineering marks scientific gains in U.N. report on dire climate future
The technology involves large-scale interventions that shift the climate, generally with an aim of cooling the Earth.
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BUSINESS
Aug 7, 2021
United compels workers to have COVID-19 shots in first for U.S. airlines
The airline will also require documentation from workers who seek religious or medical exemptions. Those who otherwise refuse will face firing.
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OLYMPICS
Jul 24, 2021
U.S. women overwhelm New Zealand to earn first victory at Tokyo Games
The reigning world champion looked at ease against the Football Ferns at Saitama Stadium, putting its gold-medal aspirations back on track with goals from four players.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jul 8, 2021
Building the inclusive, networked U.N. we need
The U.N. has never been more vital. But it needs renewed imagination, vigorous adaptation to changing global circumstances and emboldened advocates from within and outside governments.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 6, 2021
U.S. women extend dominance with shutout of Mexico
The victory stretched the U.S. unbeaten streak to 44 games (40-0-4) — the second-longest in the program's history — ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 19, 2021
UEFA has contingency plan for Euro 2020 final
UEFA has a contingency plan to replace Wembley as host stadium of the Euro 2020 final unless Britain agrees to exempt fans from outside the country from 10-day quarantine rules.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 27, 2021
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford receives barrage of racial abuse after loss in Europa final
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford said he was subjected to "at least 70 racial slurs" on social media following Wednesday's defeat against Villarreal in the Europa League final.
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SOCCER
May 26, 2021
U.S. women's soccer coach Vlato Andonovski says Tokyo squad still up in the air
U.S. women's national soccer team head coach Vlatko Andonovski offered few clues on Tuesday about his highly anticipated Olympic squad, as the team prepares for a training camp and three-game Summer Series next month.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 10, 2021
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer happy to make Man City wait
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was delighted after a 3-1 win at Aston Villa mathematically kept his side in the title race and also secured a top-four finish in the Premier League.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 3, 2021
Manchester United match postponed after fans storm pitch to protest club's owners
Greater Manchester Police said around 100 United fans invaded the field, with some letting off flares and others carrying posters calling for the Glazers to end their ownership of the club.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 19, 2021
Premier League fans and former players slam plans for Super League
Former players and fans groups across the globe have slammed plans for a breakaway competition by some of Europe's top clubs, calling the move a 'soulless' money grab.

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