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Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Oct 15, 2019

Nigerian police rescue 67 from 'inhuman' conditions at Islamic 'school'

Police in northern Nigeria rescued nearly 70 men and boys from a second purported Islamic school where they were shackled and subjected to "inhuman and degrading treatments."
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 15, 2019

Harley halts output of electric model pivotal to revival bid

Harley-Davidson Inc. has halted production of LiveWire, the debut electric bike it's counting on to attract new riders.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 15, 2019

Maduro hikes Venezuela's minimum wage again, this time by 275% in face of 50,100% inflation

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro ordered a 275 percent increase in the monthly minimum wage on Monday, the third hike this year, as hyperinflation drains the value of workers' salaries.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 15, 2019

Walmart seen subsidizing vendors in online holiday price war with Amazon

Hold on to your smartphone — the holiday price wars between Walmart Inc. and Amazon.com Inc. are heating up.
JAPAN
Oct 14, 2019

Nobel winner Akira Yoshino to focus on environmental issues during acceptance speech

Japanese researcher Akira Yoshino, who was named a winner of the 2019 Nobel Prize in chemistry, said Monday he plans to highlight environmental issues in his speech at the award ceremony in Sweden in December.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Oct 14, 2019

Ex-member of South Korean girl band f(x) who spoke out on cyber bullying found dead

A former member of top South Korean girl group f(x), who had spoken out against cyber bullying, was found dead Monday, police said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 14, 2019

WeWork said to be eyeing bailout that will hand control to SoftBank

In one of two main options to rescue the once high-flying startup, WeWork is considering a bailout that will hand control of the co-working giant to SoftBank Group Corp.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Oct 14, 2019

Physical strength of elderly Japanese continues to improve, sports agency survey finds

The physical strength and athletic ability of elderly people in Japan continues to improve, while the attributes are falling for women in their 30s and 40s, the Japan Sports Agency said in a survey report Sunday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Oct 14, 2019

Former Nissan CEO Ghosn's wife Carole criticizes France for failing to help husband more

Former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn's wife, Carole, expressed frustration that France has not done more to help her husband, who is also the former head of Renault SA, who's still awaiting trial in Japan almost one year after his shock arrest on charges of financial misconduct.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 14, 2019

Brave Blossoms warn rivals 'there's more to come' after reaching Rugby World Cup quarterfinals

Japan's players allowed themselves a moment of satisfaction after beating Scotland to reach the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals for the first time on Sunday, but warned their next opponent, South Africa: "we're not finished yet."
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 14, 2019

Puppies related to late Thai king's dog shown off

As Thailand marks the third anniversary of late King Bhumibol Adulyadej's death, officials showed off eight puppies related to the pet dog of the late monarch.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 14, 2019

Tons of fused scaffolding still a threat to Notre Dame's roof

Notre Dame Cathedral is still at risk from the 551 tons of scaffolding that fused above it during the searing blaze that destroyed the Paris monument's roof and towering spire six months ago.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 14, 2019

Brave Blossoms supporters say home advantage key to Rugby World Cup knockout appearance

Japan defeated Scotland for the first time in the Rugby World Cup on Sunday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Oct 14, 2019

Evessa outplay visiting Golden Kings in overtime

The Osaka Evessa survived a big test on Sunday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 14, 2019

Deep South's only Democratic governor faces November run-off

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards failed to garner more than half of the votes in Saturday's primary election, forcing him into a run-off with Republican candidate Eddie Rispone to be held Nov. 16.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 14, 2019

Khamenei tells Iran's Revolutionary Guard to develop advanced, modern weapons

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards on Sunday to develop more advanced and modern weapons, amid increasingly tense disputes with the United States and Gulf Arab states.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 14, 2019

Boeing CEO, removed as chairman, seen nearing last chance on 737 Max

The clock is ticking ever more loudly for Boeing Chief Executive Officer Dennis Muilenburg as the grounding of the 737 Max hits the seven-month mark.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 14, 2019

Spain braces for landmark ruling on 12 in Catalan independence trial

Spain's Supreme Court is expected to announce on Monday its highly anticipated verdict in the trial of 12 Catalan separatist leaders over their role in the region's 2017 banned referendum and short-lived independence declaration.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Oct 14, 2019

Martin Scorsese says he wanted to 'enrich' past Robert De Niro work with 'The Irishman'

Martin Scorsese reunites with Robert De Niro in "The Irishman," a 3½-hour-long mob drama the acclaimed director said he chose to do with his frequent collaborator to build on their past work together rather than replicate it.
BUSINESS
Oct 14, 2019

India investing $60 billion on gas grid to link up nation by 2024

India, one of the world's largest consumers of oil and coal, is investing $60 billion to build a national gas grid and import terminals by 2024 in a bid to cut its carbon emissions, the oil minister said on Sunday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 14, 2019

Saudi Arabia opens new logistics zone in Jeddah, considering private investors in bid to diversify from oil

Saudi Arabia launched on Sunday a new logistics zone open to private investors in the Red Sea port city of Jeddah, as part of a wider industrial initiative to diversify the economy away from oil and create jobs for Saudis.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 14, 2019

Secret testimony aimed at keeping Trump in the dark, says Adam Schiff

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff defended holding testimony behind closed doors in the impeachment inquiry he's heading up against President Donald Trump, likening this phase of the investigation to a "grand jury."
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 14, 2019

Japan criticized for lack of foreign-language information during Typhoon Hagibis

During a natural disaster, the difference between life and death can come down to the availability of information that's fast, accurate and in a language you understand.

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