Sri Lanka issues landslide warnings as cyclone toll hits 618
Sri Lankan authorities issued fresh landslide warnings on Sunday with rains lashing areas already devastated by a powerful cyclone, as the death toll rose to 618.
More than…
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Sri Lanka issues landslide warnings as cyclone toll hits 618
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Soon no Pearl Harbor survivors will be alive. People turn to other ways to learn about bombing
Survivors of the 1941 Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor have long been the center of a remembrance ceremony held each year on the military base’s waterfront.
But today…
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Soon no Pearl Harbor survivors will be alive. People turn to other ways to learn about bombing
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Body parts of baby found in freezer at Tokyo adult entertainment business
A severed head, arms and legs of a baby were found in a freezer at an adult entertainment business in Tokyo's Sumida Ward, police said.
An employee of…
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Body parts of baby found in freezer at Tokyo adult entertainment business
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Chinese jets directed fire-control radar at Japanese aircraft, Japan says
Japan said on Sunday that Chinese fighter jets had directed fire-control radar at Japanese military aircraft in two "dangerous" incidents near the Okinawan islands, an account Beijing denied.…
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Chinese jets directed fire-control radar at Japanese aircraft, Japan says
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Supporters of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado march in cities worldwide
Supporters of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado demonstrated Saturday in several cities worldwide to commemorate her Nobel Peace Prize win ahead of the prestigious award ceremony next…
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Supporters of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado march in cities worldwide
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As Christmas lights return to Bethlehem, Palestinians look for hope
A giant Christmas tree adorned with red and gold baubles stands in the West Bank city of Bethlehem for the first time since 2022.
The Palestinian city, revered…
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As Christmas lights return to Bethlehem, Palestinians look for hope
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As Christmas lights return to Bethlehem, Palestinians look for hope
A giant Christmas tree adorned with red and gold baubles stands in the West Bank city of Bethlehem for the first time since 2022.
The Palestinian city, revered…
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As Christmas lights return to Bethlehem, Palestinians look for hope
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At least 18 migrants die as inflatable boat sinks south of Greek island of Crete; 2 rescued
At least 18 migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea in an inflatable boat died when it capsized south of the island of Crete, Greek authorities said Saturday.…
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At least 18 migrants die as inflatable boat sinks south of Greek island of Crete; 2 rescued
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Olympic cross country skiing champion Diggins gets 30th World Cup victory
Olympic cross country skiing champion Jessie Diggins of the United States earned her 30th World Cup victory by winning a 20-kilometer skiathlon on Saturday.
The 34-year-old Diggins has…
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Olympic cross country skiing champion Diggins gets 30th World Cup victory
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Gaza talks at critical moment, ceasefire not complete, Qatar's prime minister says
Negotiations on consolidating the U.S.-backed truce in the war in Gaza are at a "critical" moment, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani said on Saturday.
Mediators…
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Gaza talks at critical moment, ceasefire not complete, Qatar's prime minister says
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Arsenal stunned late by Aston Villa; Man City closes gap and Liverpool draws
The Premier League title race was blown open after Aston Villa struck in stoppage time to beat Arsenal 2-1 on Saturday.
Emiliano Buendia scored at the death in…
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Arsenal stunned late by Aston Villa; Man City closes gap and Liverpool draws
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Japan's 1st bus service with lie-flat seats begins
Japan's first overnight bus service with lie-flat seats began Saturday in western Japan, allowing passengers to relax during the roughly 10-hour trip to and from Tokyo as the…
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Japan's 1st bus service with lie-flat seats begins
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Chinese fighters target SDF jets with radar lock-on as tensions surge
Beijing pinned the blame for the encounter on Tokyo, saying that SDF aircraft had repeatedly harassed a Chinese naval formation during training.
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Chinese fighters target SDF jets with radar lock-on as tensions surge
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Sri Lanka issues landslide warnings as cyclone toll hits 618
At least 1,812 people have been killed in the natural disasters rolling across Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam over the past two weeks.
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Sri Lanka issues landslide warnings as cyclone toll hits 618
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Venezuela swears in 5,600 troops amid U.S. military build-up
The Venezuelan Army swore in 5,600 soldiers on Saturday, as the United States cranks up military pressure on the oil-producing country.
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Venezuela swears in 5,600 troops amid U.S. military build-up
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Nobel winner Sakaguchi stresses importance of medical science
Developing new treatments takes time, but he remains optimistic that his work will someday help those with various cancers and other health issues.
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Nobel winner Sakaguchi stresses importance of medical science
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Japan and Australia launch new ‘strategic defense’ framework
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said the move will help ensure the quasi-allies can work together more effectively and with greater strategic alignment.
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Japan and Australia launch new ‘strategic defense’ framework
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‘Free-riding’ U.S. allies that don’t step up ‘will face consequences,’ Hegseth warns
In an apparent jab at Japan, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Washington is “optimistic” that Indo-Pacific allies will ramp up defense spending “in a few years.”
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‘Free-riding’ U.S. allies that don’t step up ‘will face consequences,’ Hegseth warns
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‘Free-riding’ U.S. allies that don’t step up ‘will face consequences,’ Hegseth warns
In an apparent jab at Japan, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Washington is “optimistic” that Indo-Pacific allies will ramp up defense spending “in a few years.”
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‘Free-riding’ U.S. allies that don’t step up ‘will face consequences,’ Hegseth warns
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How Kashima Antlers got back to the top of Japanese soccer
Manager Toru Oniki had one goal in mind: To end the club's near-decade title drought. After just one season, it's mission accomplished.
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How Kashima Antlers got back to the top of Japanese soccer
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One woman's winding road to Suntory Hall
During a career with Suntory Group, Masako Orii forged a path through marketing and human resources before arriving at the famed venue.
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One woman's winding road to Suntory Hall
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Tadao Ando’s raw passion in 750 artworks
A new Taschen volume reveals the architect’s creative process through decades of sketches, studies and travel drawings.
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Tadao Ando’s raw passion in 750 artworks
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In Japan and elsewhere, a ‘generational shift’ is upon us
In short, how people get news — especially political and international information — is undergoing a global generational shift.
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In Japan and elsewhere, a ‘generational shift’ is upon us
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Contenders plot path to 2026 World Cup glory as FIFA reveals tournament schedule
Japan's first match will be against the Netherlands on June 14 in Arlington, Texas.
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Contenders plot path to 2026 World Cup glory as FIFA reveals tournament schedule