Asian shares slide after tech, rising oil prices drag Wall St lower
https://japantoday.com/category/business/stock-market-today-asian-shares-slide-after-tech-rising-oil-prices-drag-wall-st-lower
September 13, 2023, 7:11 AM
Stocks fell Wednesday in Asia after a slide in technology stocks dragged Wall Street lower ahead of a key report on U.S. inflation.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng lost…
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Kim vows full support for Russia’s 'sacred fight' to defend its security
https://japantoday.com/category/world/putin-says-russia-to-help-north-korea-build-satellites1
September 13, 2023, 7:41 AM
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un offered Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday his country's “full and unconditional support” for Russia’s “sacred fight” to defend its security interests,…
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Kishida revamps cabinet; record-tying 5 women appointed ministers
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/Kishida-revamps-cabinet-to-bolster-support-amid-election-speculation
September 13, 2023, 7:44 AM
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday reshuffled his cabinet, tapping a record-tying five women as ministers in a bid to boost his government's popularity amid speculation that…
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Taylor Swift, Shakira shine at MTV Video Music Awards
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/taylor-swift-shakira-shine-at-mtv-video-music-awards
September 13, 2023, 4:28 AM
Taylor Swift cleaned up at Tuesday's MTV Video Music Awards, as Shakira accepted the night's prestigious Video Vanguard prize with a hip-shaking, career-spanning performance.
Swift continued her global…
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Taiwan reports 28 Chinese air force planes in its air defense zone
https://japantoday.com/category/world/taiwan-reports-28-chinese-air-force-planes-in-its-air-defence-zone1
September 13, 2023, 4:27 AM
Taiwan's defense ministry said it spotted 28 Chinese air force planes in its air defense zone on Wednesday morning, part of what Taipei calls regular harassment by Beijing…
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North Korea fires 2 short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern seas
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/south-korea%27s-military-says-north-korea-fired-at-least-1-missile-toward-sea
September 13, 2023, 7:45 AM
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern seas Wednesday, its neighbors said.
The launch came as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was traveling in…
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Smoke shrouds Sydney landmarks as risky bushfire season looms
https://japantoday.com/category/world/smoke-shrouds-sydney-landmarks-as-risky-bushfire-season-looms1
September 13, 2023, 4:38 AM
A smoky haze blanketed Australia's scenic Sydney Harbour on Wednesday, as a ring of controlled blazes burned on the city's fringes in preparation for the looming bushfire season.…
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Junior high school principal arrested for possessing obscene images of young girls
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/junior-high-school-principal-arrested-for-possessing-obscene-images-of-young-girls
September 13, 2023, 7:47 AM
The 55-year-old principal of a municipal junior high school in Tokyo’s Nerima Ward has been arrested on suspicion of violating the child prostitution and pornography law after obscene…
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Ohtani misses 9th straight game for Angels due to oblique strain
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/shohei-ohtani-misses-9th-straight-game-for-angels-dealing-with-oblique-strain
September 13, 2023, 4:43 AM
Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani was out of the lineup for his ninth straight game Tuesday as he continues to deal with a right oblique strain.
Angels…
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Germany beats France 2-1 in a friendly to end its winless run days after removing coach Hansi Flick
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/germany-beats-france-2-1-in-a-friendly-to-end-its-winless-run-days-after-removing-coach-hansi-flick
September 12, 2023, 9:36 PM
Germany beat World Cup runner-up France 2-1 in a friendly on Tuesday, two days after Hansi Flick was removed as coach, to lift some of the gloom around…
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Colorful fans
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September 12, 2023, 9:13 PM
Fans from Japan pose prior to the international friendly soccer match between Japan and Turkey at Luminus Arena in Genk, Belgium, on Tuesday. Japan won the game 4-2.
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Spain smash Cyprus to continue Euro 2024 qualifying recovery
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/spain-smash-cyprus-to-continue-euro-2024-qualifying-recovery
September 12, 2023, 9:36 PM
Spain thumped Cyprus 6-0 on Tuesday to keep their Euro 2024 qualification bid firmly on track after an early setback against Scotland.
La Roja followed up their hammering…
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England extend Scotland's pain in soccer's oldest international fixture
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/england-extend-scotland%27s-pain-in-football%27s-oldest-international-fixture
September 12, 2023, 9:36 PM
England extended their 24-year unbeaten run against Scotland as Phil Foden, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane struck in a 3-1 friendly win to mark the 150th anniversary of…
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England flanker Tom Curry will miss Japan match after getting 2-match ban for dangerous tackle
https://japantoday.com/category/rugby-world-cup-2023/england-flanker-tom-curry-will-miss-japan-match-after-getting-2-match-ban-for-dangerous-tackle
September 12, 2023, 9:41 PM
England flanker Tom Curry was handed a two-game ban at the Rugby World Cup on Tuesday following his sending-off for a dangerous tackle in the team's opening pool game against…
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Looking for a refill? McDonald's U.S. is saying goodbye to self-serve soda in coming years
https://japantoday.com/category/business/looking-for-a-refill-mcdonald%27s-is-saying-goodbye-to-self-serve-soda-in-the-coming-years
September 12, 2023, 9:35 PM
Say goodbye to refilling that Coke. McDonald's is getting rid of self-served soda.
The Chicago-based fast food chain plans to eliminate self-service soda machines at its U.S. restaurants…
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Frustration mounts with Morocco earthquake aid yet to reach some survivors; death toll tops 2,900
https://japantoday.com/category/world/frustration-mounts-with-morocco-earthquake-aid-yet-to-reach-some-survivors-death-toll-tops-2-900
September 12, 2023, 9:29 PM
Many survivors of Morocco's earthquake struggled in makeshift shelters on Tuesday after a fourth night in the open, while villagers in devastated mountain areas voiced frustration at having…
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Hawaii health officials warn volcanic smog known as vog has returned during latest eruption
https://japantoday.com/category/world/hawaii-health-officials-warn-volcanic-smog-known-as-vog-has-returned-during-latest-eruption
September 12, 2023, 9:30 PM
The latest eruption of a Hawaii volcano isn't threatening any infrastructure but health officials are warning the public about air-quality hazards from volcanic smog known as vog.
Kilauea,…
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French elected official arrested in military-run Niger
https://japantoday.com/category/world/france%27s-foreign-ministry-says-one-of-its-officials-has-been-arrested-in-military-run-niger
September 12, 2023, 9:30 PM
France’s Foreign Ministry said Tuesday that a French official has been arrested in military-run Niger, and called for the junta to immediately release him.
Military officers in Niger…
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Rugby nations to decide on World Cup anthems after choir outcry
https://japantoday.com/category/rugby-world-cup-2023/rugby-nations-to-decide-on-world-cup-anthems-after-choir-outcry
September 12, 2023, 9:41 PM
National rugby unions will be allowed to decide between the classic version of their anthem played at the World Cup or a new one sung by children, sources…
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Libya floods wipe out quarter of city; death toll passes 2,000
https://japantoday.com/category/world/libya-floods-wipe-out-quarter-of-city-death-toll-passes-2-0001
September 12, 2023, 9:30 PM
More than 2,000 people were killed and at least 10,000 were missing in Libya in floods caused by a huge Mediterranean storm that burst dams, swept away buildings…
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Speaker McCarthy directs House panel to open impeachment inquiry into President Biden
https://japantoday.com/category/world/mccarthy-signals-a-biden-impeachment-inquiry-ahead-but-first-he-must-pass-a-bill-to-fund-government
September 13, 2023, 2:47 AM
Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Tuesday he is directing a House committee to open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden over his family's business dealings, launching historic proceedings…
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Meat, milk alternatives could slash food system emissions a third: study
https://japantoday.com/category/world/meat-milk-alternatives-could-slash-food-system-emissions-a-third-study
September 12, 2023, 9:30 PM
Replacing half of the pork, chicken, beef and milk products we consume with plant-based alternatives could reduce global greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture and related land use by…
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Japan overpowers Turkey 4-2 in soccer friendly
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/update1-football-nakamura-bags-brace-as-japan-overpower-turkey-4-2
September 12, 2023, 9:36 PM
Atsuki Ito scored his maiden international goal, and Keito Nakamura added two more before halftime as Japan secured a 4-2 friendly win over Turkey on Tuesday.
Ozan Kabak…
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More than 20 Japanese detained in Cambodia over fraud allegations
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/more-than-20-japanese-detained-in-cambodia-over-fraud-allegations
September 13, 2023, 4:47 AM
More than 20 Japanese have been detained by Cambodian authorities for allegedly committing fraud using an apartment in Phnom Penh as their hub, investigative sources said Tuesday.
The…
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Nishi shuts out Giants as Tigers extend win streak to 9
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/update1-baseball-nishi-shuts-out-giants-as-tigers-extend-win-streak-to-9
September 12, 2023, 9:36 PM
Yuki Nishi threw a two-hit shutout as the Central League-leading Hanshin Tigers edged the Yomiuri Giants 1-0 Tuesday to extend their winning streak to nine games.
The win,…
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Police round up migrants in Serbia and report finding weapons in raid of a border area with Hungary
https://japantoday.com/category/world/police-round-up-migrants-in-serbia-and-report-finding-weapons-in-raid-of-a-border-area-with-hungary
September 12, 2023, 9:30 PM
Police in Serbia said they rounded up hundreds of migrants and found automatic weapons during a raid Tuesday along the border with Hungary, the location of frequently reported…
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Chile savoring every moment of Rugby World Cup debut
https://japantoday.com/category/rugby-world-cup-2023/chile-savoring-every-moment-of-rugby-world-cup-debut.-even-a-big-defeat.
September 12, 2023, 9:41 PM
Losing by 30 points never felt so good to Marcelo Torrealba.
The Chile scrumhalf savored every moment of his, and his country’s, Rugby World Cup debut — from…
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Aung San Suu Kyi's son 'extremely worried' about his mother's health
https://japantoday.com/category/world/aung-san-suu-kyi%27s-son-%27extremely-worried%27-about-his-mother%27s-health1
September 12, 2023, 9:30 PM
The son of Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's detained former leader, said he was "extremely worried" about his mother's health, saying she was struggling to eat and was…
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Putin signals he expects long war in Ukraine; says Trump prosecution shows U.S. political system 'rotten'
https://japantoday.com/category/world/putin-signals-he-expects-long-war-in-ukraine-is-not-betting-on-trump
September 13, 2023, 4:24 AM
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday indicated he was bracing for a long war in Ukraine, saying that Kyiv could use any ceasefire to rearm and that Washington…
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Japan elevates Taiwan security ties in move likely to rile China
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/exclusive-japan-elevates-taiwan-security-ties-in-move-likely-to-rile-china1
September 13, 2023, 7:46 AM
Japan has appointed a serving government official to act as its de facto defense attache in Taiwan, four sources said, elevating security ties in a move likely to…
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