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Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 10, 2023

Mammograms should start at 40, U.S. task force says

Breast cancer is the second-most common cancer and the second-most common cause of cancer death for women in the United States.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 10, 2023

China woos European leaders on trip overshadowed by Kremlin ties

As the European Union considers sanctions aimed at companies that supply Russia through third countries, China's top envoy warned against imposing sanctions on Chinese firms.
Japan Times
Rugby
May 10, 2023

Rugby unions of Japan and New Zealand sign cooperation agreement

Japan's League One has become a popular destination for elite New Zealand players and coaches in recent years.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 10, 2023

Tucker Carlson plans show on Twitter, calling it last big free speech platform

Carlson was ousted last month from Fox News after evidence was found during court proceedings that he had insulted management, colleagues and guests.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 10, 2023

Protests erupt across Pakistan after arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan

The arrest came hours after the military rebuked the former international cricketer for alleging that a senior officer was involved in a plot to kill him.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 10, 2023

Mitsubishi Motors to stick with China despite poor sales

The automaker’s retail sales in China dropped to 32,000 units in the third quarter, and those numbers are expected to decline again for the quarter that ended in March.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 10, 2023

'Done deal': Source says Lionel Messi set for megabucks Saudi move

The deal would mean the Argentine potentially joining his archrival Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League as the Gulf state lavishes its oil wealth on sport.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 10, 2023

U.S. opens embassy in Tonga in fresh pushback against China in Pacific

Earlier this year, Washington reopened its embassy in the Solomon Islands after a 30-year absence.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 10, 2023

Trump liable for sexually abusing writer and faces $5 million damages

The jurors rejected E. Jean Carroll's accusation of rape but upheld her other complaints in the closely watched civil trial following less than three hours of deliberations.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 10, 2023

Biden indicates he could cancel Japan G7 trip if debt ceiling not resolved

Biden told reporters he is 'still committed' to attending the G7 but called the debt limit impasse 'the single most important thing on the agenda.'
Japan Times
WORLD
May 9, 2023

Former Pakistan leader Imran Khan arrested as aides call for nationwide protest

Khan, a former cricket star, was apparently detained in connection with a corruption investigation involving a plot of land.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 9, 2023

Putin touts 'sacred' battle with West in Ukraine as Russia marks pared back Victory Day

The Russian leader has repeatedly likened the war in Ukraine to the challenges Moscow faced when Adolf Hitler invaded the Soviet Union in 1941.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 9, 2023

Kishida's Seoul visit was a positive step — at least in the short term

Fumio Kishida and Yoon Suk-yeol's meeting in Seoul required courage, political initiative and the support from all sides.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 9, 2023

Kishida and Yoon try to reset Tokyo-Seoul relations

Fumio Kishida and Yoon Suk-yeol tried to remain sensitive to the populist views in their home countries while finding creative ways to not forget the past during their talks.
JAPAN / Explainer
May 9, 2023

Alert for 'long-period ground motion' issued for Ishikawa quake. But what is it?

The lesser known type of quake can cause violent shaking on the upper floors of tall buildings, as well as major structural damage.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
May 9, 2023

Bill to curb long-term detention of asylum-seekers passes Lower House

The legislation would ease deportation rules, giving officials more power to remove asylum-seekers, while adding quasi-refugees status for people fleeing conflict-hit countries like Ukraine.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 9, 2023

Bringing AI tools to the workplace requires a delicate balance

Move too slowly, and risk getting left behind. Move too quickly, and neither the staff nor the technology may be ready.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health / FOCUS
May 9, 2023

Drugs developed to treat diabetes may offer new approach against Alzheimer's

Experts hope that by improving glucose metabolism, and tamping down inflammation in the entire body, they can slow progression of diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
May 9, 2023

Four teens arrested after robbery at luxury watch shop in Ginza

The assailants forced their way into the shop and threatened the clerk with a knife before fleeing with merchandise.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 9, 2023

Justice Ministry website down amid Anonymous criticism of immigration policy

Users were unable to access the website for about 50 minutes from 11 p.m. on Monday. Then, after the website was brought back online, it went offline again from 2:30 a.m.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 9, 2023

Nintendo warns sales of Switch consoles to slow further this year

Nintendo said on Tuesday that it sold 17.9 million Switch units in the year to March and reported operating profit of ¥93.8 billion for the quarter on Tuesday.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
May 9, 2023

Motegi attempts to raise profile in possible challenge to Kishida

The powerful LDP Secretary-General, however, is not seen as a favorable choice for prime minister by many in Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
May 9, 2023

Why bolstering Japan’s defense industry is a matter of national security

Boosting exports is seen as key to maintaining the country's defense sector, but firms are struggling to make a mark internationally.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 9, 2023

Ancient Cambodian martial art enjoys SEA Games revival

Once suppressed by the Khmer Rouge, kun bokator was given a shot in the arm last year by UNESCO, which inscribed it on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity,
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 9, 2023

Japan and South Korea to link radar systems via U.S. to track North's missiles, report says

The move would improve Japan's detection capabilities as nuclear-armed North Korea continues to fire off missiles at an unprecedented clip.

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