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THREATS

WORLD / Society
Sep 14, 2018
Female journalists seen facing 'relentless' sexual harassment and abuse
Female journalists are facing a "relentless" barrage of attacks and harassment, with nearly a third considering leaving the profession as a result, media support organizations have warned.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 27, 2018
Russian police evacuate venues in World Cup host city after bomb threats
Russian police said early on Wednesday they had received multiple bomb threats in the World Cup host city of Rostov-on-Don, causing bars and restaurants to be evacuated across the city.
JAPAN
May 7, 2018
Bomb threat forces closure of Aoyama Gakuin University's campuses in Tokyo, Kanagawa
An online bomb threat has prompted Tokyo's Aoyama Gakuin University to call off classes at both campuses Monday, the university said.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Nov 6, 2017
Bomb threats force evacuations and snarl transport in Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima and Shiga
Several companies the Kansai region received bomb threats Sunday amid tight security for a high-profile visit by U.S. President Donald Trump, who arrived in Tokyo the same day.
JAPAN
Feb 26, 2016
Bomb threat that forced Tokyo schools to close on Friday is likely a copycat
Dozens of schools canceled afternoon classes Friday in response to an emailed bomb threat sent to the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education warning that explosions would occur at 3:34 p.m.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 4, 2015
Yamaguchi train passenger overpowered after threatening woman with box-cutter
A 31-year-old train passenger in Yamaguchi Prefecture has been arrested after pulling a box-cutter knife on the 24-year-old woman sitting next to him and threatening to kill her.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Sep 29, 2015
SEALDs founding member undeterred following death threat
A founding member of the student protest group SEALDs has received a death threat against him and his family.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
May 21, 2015
Man arrested over online post threatening Princess Kako
A 43-year-old man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of posting an online message threatening Princess Kako, the 20-year-old granddaughter of Emperor Akihito, police said.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 20, 2015
Japanese make arrest in threats to U.S. ambassador: State Department
Japanese police have arrested a man in connection with telephone threats made to the U.S. Embassy and American Ambassador Caroline Kennedy, the State Department said on Thursday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 19, 2015
U.S. working with Japan in wake of death threats against Ambassador Kennedy
A State Department official said Wednesday the U.S. government has been working with the Japanese government following reported death threats against Ambassador Caroline Kennedy.
WORLD
Mar 3, 2015
Twitter, law enforcement investigate alleged Islamic State threats
Twitter Inc. and law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged threats made by Islamic State militants against the social media network's co-founder and other employees, the company said in reaction to media reports.
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 7, 2015
Discerning threats in the fog of disorder
Leaders and analysts gathering at the 51st Munich Security Conference will try to discern the next emerging global threats following a horrendous year for international peace and security.
WORLD
Dec 18, 2014
Top U.S. theater chains delay screening Sony's 'The Interview' amid terror threat
Movie theater chain Regal Cinemas said on Wednesday it will delay showing Sony's North Korea parody "The Interview," while trade publication The Hollywood Reporter said AMC, Cinemark and Cineplex would also not screen the film, citing an unnamed source.
JAPAN
Oct 31, 2014
University may cave into sex slave threats
A university president says a part-time lecturer might not be rehired because of threats phoned in over the former reporteru2019s beat at a major daily.
EDITORIALS
Oct 9, 2014
The dangers of intolerance
Two universities in Japan have received letter threats that nail-laden bombs will go off on their campuses if they don't dismiss two instructors who formerly reported on the "comfort women" controversy for the Asahi Shimbun.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Oct 1, 2014
Universities get bomb threats over teachers who worked for the Asahi
Universities in Osaka and Hokkaido prefectures have received bomb threats in letters that demand former Asahi Shimbun reporters working for them be fired.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 24, 2014
Abe wants 'national debate' on collective defense issue
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made his case again Tuesday that restraints on the Self-Defense Forces should be loosened amid a changing security environment in the Asia-Pacific region.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 2, 2014
Latest email in cyberriddler case likely a prank
An email sent to media outlets by someone claiming to be "the real culprit" in the cyberriddler case is likely a prank, sources say.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 13, 2014
Man asserts death wish in 'Basuke' threats
A man accused of making hostile threats linked to a popular basketball manga admits full guilt, demands severe punishment and says he wants to kill himself.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 16, 2013
Man arrested over threats related to basketball manga
A 36-year-old man was arrested Sunday over a long-running attempt to pressure bookstores and major convenience store chains to stop selling a popular manga series and related goods.

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