Russian ambassador to Poland hit with red paint
https://japantoday.com/category/world/russian-ambassador-to-poland-hit-with-red-paint
May 9, 2022, 12:19 PM
Russia's ambassador to Poland was splattered by red paint thrown at him by protesters opposed to the war in Ukraine, preventing him from paying respects on Monday at…
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M6.6 quake strikes between Taiwan, Japan; no tsunami danger
https://japantoday.com/category/national/Earthquake-strikes-between-Taiwan-Japan-no-tsunami-danger
May 9, 2022, 9:59 AM
A strong earthquake struck off the east coast of Taiwan on Monday, shaking buildings in the capital, Taipei. No serious damage or injuries were reported, and authorities said…
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Early voting begins ahead of Australia's May 21 election
https://japantoday.com/category/world/early-voting-begins-ahead-of-australia%27s-may-21-election
May 9, 2022, 6:28 AM
Early voting began Monday in Australia’s federal election with the opposition party hoping the first ballots will reflect its lead over the government in opinion polls.
Voters began…
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Musk warns Japan will cease to exist if birthrate continues decline
https://japantoday.com/category/national/musk-warns-japan-will-cease-to-exist-if-birthrate-continues-decline
May 9, 2022, 7:48 AM
Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk has warned that Japan will perish if it does not reverse its declining birthrate, responding to a tweet of a Kyodo News article…
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Western multinationals congratulate Hong Kong's new leader
https://japantoday.com/category/world/western-multinationals-congratulate-hong-kong%27s-new-leader
May 9, 2022, 5:35 AM
Western multinationals and local tycoons published newspaper adverts on Monday congratulating John Lee on becoming Hong Kong's next leader, following a rubber-stamp selection process condemned by critics as…
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Asian shares mostly fall as rate hikes, China slowdown loom
https://japantoday.com/category/business/asian-shares-mostly-fall-as-rate-hikes-china-slowdown-loom
May 9, 2022, 7:16 AM
Shares fell in most Asian markets on Monday as interest rate hikes and a slowing Chinese economy weighed on investor sentiment.
Oil prices were higher and U.S. futures…
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Japan to slowly phase out Russian oil imports but keep interests in projects
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/update1-g-7-commits-to-russian-oil-import-ban-or-phaseout-amid-ukraine-war
May 9, 2022, 10:20 AM
Japan will slowly phase out oil imports from Russia while maintaining its interests in oil and gas projects in the Russian Far East, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said…
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S Korea's Moon calls for peace with North in farewell speech
https://japantoday.com/category/world/s-korea%27s-moon-calls-for-peace-with-north-in-farewell-speech
May 9, 2022, 4:13 AM
South Korea’s departing liberal president defended his policy of engaging North Korea, saying in his farewell speech Monday that he hopes efforts to restore peace and denuclearization on…
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Pedestrian hit, killed by car driven by U.S. Marine in Okinawa
https://japantoday.com/category/national/pedestrian-hit-killed-by-car-driven-by-u.s.-marine-in-okinawa
May 9, 2022, 7:01 AM
A 61-year-old man died after being hit by a car driven by a 20-year-old U.S. Marine in Chatan, Okinawa, on Sunday, police said.
According to police, the incident…
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Ohtani, Rendon rally Angels past Nationals 5-4 in 9th
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/ohtani-rendon-rally-angels-past-nationals-5-4-in-9th
May 9, 2022, 3:19 AM
Shohei Ohtani hit a tying, two-run double in the ninth inning, Anthony Rendon followed with a game-ending single against his former team and the Los Angeles Angels beat…
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Tokyo reports 3,011 new coronavirus cases; nationwide tally 28,510
https://japantoday.com/category/national/Tokyo-reports-3-011-new-coronavirus-cases
May 9, 2022, 12:14 PM
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Monday reported 3,011 new coronavirus cases, down 1,700 from Sunday and up 608 from last Monday.
The number of infected people hospitalized with severe…
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Fire at Wisconsin anti-abortion office investigated as arson
https://japantoday.com/category/world/fire-at-wisconsin-anti-abortion-office-investigated-as-arson
May 9, 2022, 4:37 AM
Arson investigators were probing a fire Sunday inside the headquarters of anti-abortion group Wisconsin Family Action, where someone had spray-painted a message outside the building.
Madison police spokeswoman…
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Verstappen cruises to win in inaugural Miami Grand Prix
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/verstappen-cruises-to-win-in-inaugural-miami-grand-prix
May 8, 2022, 10:04 PM
Max Verstappen used an aggressive early pass on Formula One championship leader Charles Leclerc, then controlled the inaugural Miami Grand Prix for his third victory of the season.…
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Marcos Jr heads for landslide as Philippines votes for new president
https://japantoday.com/category/world/marcos-jr-heads-for-landslide-as-philippines-votes-for-new-president
May 8, 2022, 9:45 PM
The son of the late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos is the clear favorite to win Monday's presidential polls when tens of millions of Filipinos cast their vote in…
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Happy Mother's Day
https://japantoday.com/category/picture-of-the-day/happy-mother%27s-day
May 8, 2022, 9:25 PM
Giant panda Rauhin, a mother of 10, receives a bouquet made with carrots and other of her favorite foods as a gift for Mother's Day at Adventure World…
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Impressive Alcaraz wins in Madrid for 4th title of the year
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/impressive-alcaraz-wins-in-madrid-for-4th-title-of-the-year
May 8, 2022, 9:53 PM
Carlos Alcaraz capped another impressive week with a straight-set victory over Alexander Zverev on Sunday to win the Madrid Open and become the second-youngest player to win two…
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Olesen repeats eagle-birdie finish to win British Masters
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/olesen-repeats-eagle-birdie-finish-to-win-british-masters
May 8, 2022, 9:53 PM
Thorbjorn Olesen finished eagle-birdie for the second straight day to win the British Masters by one shot in a dramatic fashion Sunday, earning his first European tour title…
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Man City move closer to Premier League title; Arsenal boost top-four bid
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/man-city-move-closer-to-premier-league-title-arsenal-boost-top-four-bid
May 8, 2022, 9:52 PM
Manchester City took advantage of Liverpool's stumble in the Premier League title race as the champions moved a step closer to retaining their crown with a 5-0 demolition…
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‘Doctor Strange 2’ conjures up biggest opening of 2022
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/%E2%80%98doctor-strange-2%E2%80%99-conjures-up-biggest-opening-of-2022
May 8, 2022, 9:49 PM
The summer movie season is off to a blockbuster start thanks to “ Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness.” The superhero extravaganza grossed an estimated $185 million…
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Taliban divisions deepen as women rage over veil edict
https://japantoday.com/category/world/anger-among-afghan-women-as-face-veil-edict-splits-taliban
May 8, 2022, 9:45 PM
Arooza was furious and afraid, keeping her eyes open for Taliban on patrol as she and a friend shopped Sunday in Kabul's Macroyan neighborhood.
The math teacher was…
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Gunmen kill 48 in northwest Nigeria attacks: local official
https://japantoday.com/category/world/gunmen-kill-48-in-northwest-nigeria-attacks-local-official
May 8, 2022, 9:47 PM
Gunmen killed at least 48 people in attacks on three villages in northwest Nigeria's Zamfara state, a local official and residents said Sunday.
Northwest and central Nigeria have…
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U.S. workers grapple with new stresses as they return to office
https://japantoday.com/category/business/workers-grapple-with-new-stresses-as-they-return-to-office
May 8, 2022, 10:05 PM
Last summer, Julio Carmona started the process of weaning himself off a fully remote work schedule by showing up to the office once a week.
The new hybrid…
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Australian PM silent on what he'll do if China establishes Solomons base
https://japantoday.com/category/world/australian-leader-silent-on-reaction-to-feared-chinese-base
May 8, 2022, 9:46 PM
Australia’s prime minister on Sunday refused to say how his government might respond if China attempted to establish a military base less than 2,000 kilometers (1,200 miles) off…
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Syria's Assad meets Iran's supreme leader, president
https://japantoday.com/category/world/syria%27s-assad-meets-iran%27s-supreme-leader-president
May 8, 2022, 9:46 PM
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad met with Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei and President Ebrahim Raisi during a brief visit to Tehran on Sunday, Iranian state television said.
"Assad…
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New ‘Doctor Who’ star is ‘Sex Education’ actor Ncuti Gatwa
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/new-%E2%80%98doctor-who%E2%80%99-star-is-%E2%80%98sex-education%E2%80%99-actor-ncuti-gatwa
May 8, 2022, 9:49 PM
Ncuti Gatwa will take the mantle from Jodie Whittaker on “Doctor Who,” the BBC announced Sunday, ending speculation over the iconic Time Lord's next regeneration.
"Sometimes talent walks…
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Northern Ireland parties urged to work together after Sinn Fein win
https://japantoday.com/category/world/n.ireland-parties-urged-to-work-together-after-sinn-fein-win
May 8, 2022, 9:46 PM
The UK, U.S. and Irish governments have urged rival parties in Northern Ireland to come together to resurrect its power-sharing government after Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein scored…
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Japan, Pacific nations share concerns over China's pact with Solomons
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/japan-pacific-nations-share-concerns-over-china%27s-pact-with-solomons
May 8, 2022, 9:44 PM
Japan, Fiji and Palau share the same concerns over a security pact China recently signed with the Solomon Islands, Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said Sunday as he wrapped…
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G7 leaders mark VE Day stressing unity, support for Ukraine
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/G7-leaders-mark-VE-Day-stressing-unity-support-for-Ukraine
May 9, 2022, 7:10 AM
Leaders from the Group of Seven developed democracies pledged Sunday to phasing out or banning the import of Russian oil, as they met with Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy,…
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Detailed 'open source' news investigations are catching on
https://japantoday.com/category/world/detailed-%27open-source%27-news-investigations-are-catching-on
May 8, 2022, 9:46 PM
One of the more striking pieces of journalism from the Ukraine war featured intercepted radio transmissions from Russian soldiers indicating an invasion in disarray, their conversations even interrupted…
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Israel army shoots Palestinian while crossing from West Bank
https://japantoday.com/category/world/israel-captures-palestinians-who-killed-3-in-stabbing-attack
May 8, 2022, 9:47 PM
A Palestinian man died after he was shot by Israeli troops trying to cross the security fence near a military checkpoint in the occupied West Bank, hours after…
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