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SOCCER
Jan 29, 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi switch another symbol of Chinese decline

Tianjin Quanjian, which as recently as 2018 had been linked to the Portuguese star, was among the first of a raft of CSL clubs to close due to financial or legal issues.
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TENNIS
Jan 28, 2023

Aryna Sabalenka wins Australian Open for first Grand Slam crown

An emotional Aryna Sabalenka battled back from a set down to beat Elena Rybakina and win the Australian Open on Saturday for her first major title.
JAPAN / Explainer
Jan 27, 2023

Defense spending rise puts spotlight on redemption rule of JGBs

Some in the LDP argue that the extra funding can be secured by changing the redemption period of government bonds from 60 to 80 years.
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BUSINESS
Jan 27, 2023

Average price of Tokyo-area condos hit record high in 2022

The figure grew 0.4% from the previous year to ¥62.88 million amid soaring materials prices chiefly reflecting the yen's weakening.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Jan 27, 2023

Nobuaki Moribe: ‘You were born to be happy, so make sure to love yourself’

Nobuaki Moribe is a delight to see when he strolls through Tokyo's Yoyogi Park, it doesn't hurt that he has multiple dogs by his side.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jan 26, 2023

How threatening are threats and what are they doing to our psychological well-being?

News, social media alerts and scares are lighting up not only our smartphones, but also our brains, prompting some to ask how all the “threat talk” might be affecting us psychologically.
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BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Jan 26, 2023

Another wave of food price hikes to hit Japan in February

The prices of more than 20,000 food products were raised in 2022, with the number of such items increasing sharply through the autumn.
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WORLD
Jan 26, 2023

Western tanks are coming to Ukraine, but will they be enough?

Ukrainian troops still need to be trained to use the powerful Western war machines, and moving them into the conflict zone is far from an easy task.
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WORLD
Jan 26, 2023

U.S. to test nuclear-powered spacecraft by 2027

NASA officials view nuclear thermal propulsion as crucial for sending humans beyond the moon and deeper into space.
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TENNIS
Jan 26, 2023

Belarusian and Russian charge in Melbourne throws spotlight on Wimbledon ban

With the conflict in Ukraine showing no sign of ending, a decision about Russian and Belarusian players competing at the All England Club is pressing.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jan 25, 2023

Is Malaysia poised for a new dawn?

The challenges Malaysia are undoubtedly formidable. But perhaps no one is better equipped to confront them than its new prime minister, Anwar Ibrahim.
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WORLD / Science & Health
Jan 25, 2023

Long COVID is keeping significant numbers of people out of work, study finds

An analysis of workers’ compensation claims in New York found that 71% of claimants with long COVID-19 needed continuing medical treatment or were unable to work for six months or more.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jan 25, 2023

‘Woke’ is a political term with a long and complicated history

The idea of wokeism has been used by both Black and White Americans to fight injustice since the early 1900s.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jan 25, 2023

The fate of the global balance sheet and economic health

Whether global wealth continues to fall in 2023 will depend significantly on two factors: The effectiveness of Chinese policy and the strength of international economic cooperation.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jan 25, 2023

Not promoting Takakeisho is the right move for both him and sumo

Against a field which contained no other ozeki or yokozuna, the 26-year-old failed to dominate in a manner which would have made promotion impossible to deny.
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BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 25, 2023

Looking ahead at the Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2024

Scott Rolen became the 18th third baseman inducted and a 19th might be on the way in 2024 when hot corner standout Adrian Beltre hits the ballot for the first time.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 23, 2023

BOJ faces monetary policy challenges amid an inflationary environment

The BOJ with its monetary policies must navigate various structural issues, including population decline, aging and geopolitical tensions to achieve its desired price stability.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jul 23, 2023

Russia’s fractured state

In the wake of Yevgeny Prigozhin's aborted rebellion, President Vladimir Putin’s weakness — and the cracks in the system he so meticulously built — are unmistakable.
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MORE SPORTS
Jul 23, 2023

Champion-in-waiting Jonas Vingegaard leads Tour de France back to Paris

Vingegaard, who also won in 2022, described the race as 'the best in the world' after three intense weeks that started in Bilbao, Spain, on July 1.
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SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jul 23, 2023

'No limits' for New Zealand after historic Women's World Cup win

The Football Ferns had never won a game in 15 attempts at the finals before defeating former champion Norway in Thursday's tournament-opening match.
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MORE SPORTS
Jul 23, 2023

'Euphoric' Jonas Vingegaard targets another Tour de France triumph

Two-time champion Tadej Pogacar won the 20th stage, but Vingegaard leads the Slovenian by more than seven minutes ahead of Sunday's ceremonial ride to the finish line on the Champs Elysees.
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ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Jul 22, 2023

Inspired by Ukraine war, Taiwan launches drone blitz to counter China

Taipei's aim, according to a government planning document, is to build more than 3,200 military drones by mid-2024.
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SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jul 22, 2023

Nadeshiko Japan cruises past Zambia to begin Women's World Cup

Hinata Miyazawa hit a brace and Mina Tanaka notched a goal and an assist as the 2011 champion punished the Copper Queens in their tournament debut.
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Rugby
Jul 22, 2023

Michael Leitch red card costs Japan in World Cup tune-up against Samoa

Samoa edged the home side 24-22 in Sapporo in what was a dress rehearsal for the two teams' Pool D encounter at the World Cup in France later this year.
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MORE SPORTS / Football
Jul 22, 2023

New York Jets enter era of expectation with Aaron Rodgers

Rodgers' arrival brings heightened expectations and an unfamiliar level of excitement to the Jets.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 22, 2023

G7 and others ask China to stop North Korea sanctions evasion in its waters

The countries will provide satellite images that 'clearly indicates these practices continued to occur within China's jurisdiction in 2022 and have continued in 2023.'
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CULTURE / Art
Jul 22, 2023

Can a new art fair finally put Tokyo on the map?

Tokyo Gendai puts on a good event but still needs to change Japanese opinions on contemporary art.

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