2 more members of Iranian women’s soccer team granted asylum in Australia
Two more members of the Iranian women’s soccer team were granted asylum in Australia before their teammates departed, the country’s Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said Wednesday.
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2 more members of Iranian women’s soccer team granted asylum in Australia
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Woman arrested over death of bedridden 29-year-old daughter
A 58-year-old woman has been arrested in Mobara City, Chiba Prefecture, on suspicion of killing her 29-year-old bedridden daughter by drowning her.
Police said Chieko Saito is accused…
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Woman arrested over death of bedridden 29-year-old daughter
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Woman arrested over death of bedridden 29-year-old daughter
A 58-year-old woman has been arrested in Mobara City, Chiba Prefecture, on suspicion of killing her 29-year-old bedridden daughter by drowning her.
Police said Chieko Saito is accused…
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Woman arrested over death of bedridden 29-year-old daughter
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'Stealth hit' Pokemon game sends Nintendo shares soaring
Fan buzz around life-simulation game "Pokemon Pokopia" sent Nintendo shares soaring on Wednesday, with some hailing the new title as a welcome antidote to global conflicts.
Japan's Nintendo…
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'Stealth hit' Pokemon game sends Nintendo shares soaring
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JR East to raise fares by an average of 7.1% from Friday
East Japan Railway Co (JR East) will raise fares by an average 7.1% across its entire service area from Friday.
This marks the first time JR East has…
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JR East to raise fares by an average of 7.1% from Friday
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JR East to raise fares by an average of 7.1% from Friday
East Japan Railway Co (JR East) will raise fares by an average 7.1% across its entire service area from Friday.
This marks the first time JR East has…
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JR East to raise fares by an average of 7.1% from Friday
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Japan marks 15 years since quake-tsunami, Fukushima nuclear crisis
Japan on Wednesday marked 15 years since a devastating earthquake and tsunami struck the country's northeastern areas, which triggered the world's worst nuclear disaster since the 1986 Chernobyl…
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Japan marks 15 years since quake-tsunami, Fukushima nuclear crisis
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Japan marks 15 years since quake-tsunami, Fukushima nuclear crisis
Japan on Wednesday marked 15 years since a devastating earthquake and tsunami struck the country's northeastern areas, which triggered the world's worst nuclear disaster since the 1986 Chernobyl…
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Japan marks 15 years since quake-tsunami, Fukushima nuclear crisis
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JR East to raise train fares on Saturday for the first time in 39 years
East Japan Railway said fares would go up by an average of about 7.1%, with the minimum base fare increasing from ¥150 to ¥160.
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JR East to raise train fares on Saturday for the first time in 39 years
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Onosato’s withdrawal evokes painful reminder of stablemaster’s fate
Sumo fans are wondering whether history might be repeating itself.
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Onosato’s withdrawal evokes painful reminder of stablemaster’s fate
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China is eyeing an all-nuclear submarine fleet. Will Japan follow suit?
Tokyo must confront an array of hurdles to such a move, with personnel issues and potential redundancies standing in the way.
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China is eyeing an all-nuclear submarine fleet. Will Japan follow suit?
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Israel plans new foothold on the Red Sea to fight the Houthis
So far the Houthis have held back on attacking ships, but have suggested they could enter the war.
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Israel plans new foothold on the Red Sea to fight the Houthis
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Japan sweeps Pool C at the WBC, but tougher tests await in Miami
Samurai Japan will next face either Venezuela, which has a strong roster, or a Dominican Republic team that could double as an MLB All-Star squad.
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Japan sweeps Pool C at the WBC, but tougher tests await in Miami
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Japan sweeps Pool C at the WBC, but tougher tests await in Miami
Samurai Japan will next face either Venezuela, which has a strong roster, or a Dominican Republic team that could double as an MLB All-Star squad.
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Japan sweeps Pool C at the WBC, but tougher tests await in Miami
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China’s Cosco halts Panama port operations as tensions rise
China previously asked its shipping companies to consider rerouting cargo through ports outside of Panama if it didn’t result in a significant extra cost.
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China’s Cosco halts Panama port operations as tensions rise
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China’s Cosco halts Panama port operations as tensions rise
China previously asked its shipping companies to consider rerouting cargo through ports outside of Panama if it didn’t result in a significant extra cost.
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China’s Cosco halts Panama port operations as tensions rise
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China reasserting its infuence on North Korea
When Kim Jong Un arrived by armored train in Beijing for a military parade in September, the pageantry signaled a thaw in one of the world's most important…
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China reasserting its infuence on North Korea
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Italy stuns United States 8-6 in World Baseball Classic
The star-studded host is now facing possible elimination from the tournament.
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Italy stuns United States 8-6 in World Baseball Classic
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South Korea finds faulty approvals at airport where Jeju Air plane crashed
The state auditor’s report said that the transport ministry cut construction costs and approved improper airport safety structures for more than two decades.
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South Korea finds faulty approvals at airport where Jeju Air plane crashed
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‘Stealth hit’ Pokemon game sends Nintendo shares soaring
Early success for Pokemon Pokopia, released on March 5 to rave reviews and reports of store sellouts around the world, has relieved investors.
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‘Stealth hit’ Pokemon game sends Nintendo shares soaring
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Italy stuns U.S. 8-6 in World Baseball Classic
Kyle Teel, Sam Antonacci and Jac Caglianone homered as Italy built a big lead and held on to stun the United States 8-6 Tuesday night in the World…
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Italy stuns U.S. 8-6 in World Baseball Classic
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LDP's Takeda to chair Japan-South Korea parliamentarians' union
Liberal Democratic Party member Ryota Takeda told members of the group that exchanges between Japanese and South Korean lawmakers have helped sustain bilateral ties.
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LDP's Takeda to chair Japan-South Korea parliamentarians' union
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6 people killed, 3 hospitalized after bus catches fire west of Swiss capital
At least six people were killed and three others hospitalized with severe injures after a bus caught fire in a town west of the Swiss capital, police said…
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6 people killed, 3 hospitalized after bus catches fire west of Swiss capital
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Meta to acquire Moltbook, the social network for AI agents
Meta said Wednesday it is acquiring Moltbook, a social network built exclusively for artificial intelligence agents to make posts and interact with each other.
A takeover of the…
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Meta to acquire Moltbook, the social network for AI agents