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ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Jul 14, 2022

Shanghai COVID-19 cases drop below 50 per day in sign flareup under control

The city recorded 47 infections for Wednesday, down from 55 on Tuesday. While daily cases have jumped from single digits last week, they are no longer rising precipitously.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 13, 2022

Pacific looks to international court for help on climate

Vanuatu is spearheading a campaign to ask the Hague-based tribunal 'to protect the rights of present and future generations against the effects of climate change.'
JAPAN
Jul 13, 2022

Japan lawyers push back against Unification Church's donation claims

The spotlight has fallen on donations to the church following claims by suspect in the shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 13, 2022

India preparing to submit new climate targets to U.N. in September

The official commitment would come close to a year after countries were told to submit updated targets by the U.N. before a summit last November.
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WORLD
Jul 13, 2022

Terror in Pakistan's north as melting glaciers cause severe floods

While responsible for less than 1% of global greenhouse gas emissions, the country's 220 million people are disproportionately impacted by climate change.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 13, 2022

Xi’s COVID authoritarianism meets red line at vaccine mandates

China's first attempt at a vaccine mandate was abruptly scrapped last week within days of it being announced by municipal officials in Beijing.
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WORLD
Jul 13, 2022

WHO warns COVID-19 pandemic 'nowhere near over'

'The virus is running freely and countries are not effectively managing the disease burden based on their capacity,' the organization's leader said.
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WORLD
Jul 12, 2022

For climate researchers, tiny sounds of melting glaciers haunting music to the ears

While young, the study of global warming through sound has boomed in recent years — and is advancing what scientists know about our rapidly changing world.
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Jul 12, 2022

Simone Biles inspires other stars to go public on mental health

Retired French soccer icon Thierry Henry and Irish rugby great Keith Earls are among a growing number of athletes willing to discuss their struggles.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 11, 2022

Unification Church says Abe shooting suspect’s mother is follower

The suspect, Tetsuya Yamagami, reportedly harbored a grudge against Abe over what he believed were the former prime minister's ties to the group.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jul 11, 2022

Why China is unlikely to face an ‘Asian NATO’ anytime soon

Pyongyang and Beijing have warned about what they see as NATO's attempt to extend its geographical scope and assert military supremacy in Asia.
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WORLD
Jul 11, 2022

How Boris Johnson helped Ukraine with its weapons shopping

Britain's leadership will be at a point of transition as Russia is steadily gaining ground in what Moscow calls a 'special operation.'
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Jul 11, 2022

More Russian men look to avoid military service, some lawyers and rights groups say

Some are leaving the country while others are seeking advice on obtaining exemptions, or simply ignoring their summons in the hopes that authorities don't pursue them.
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Jul 10, 2022

Greg Norman not invited to British Open festivities over LIV ties

The Australian, a two-time winner of the historic tournament, won't be playing in the Celebration of Champions event on Monday or attending a dinner for previous champions later in the week.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Jul 10, 2022

The oddities and pleasures of a bygone Japan come to life in 'Kyoto Stories'

Author Steve Alpert mines his personal experiences in his novel about the escapades of a young American student in the old capital.
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JAPAN
Jul 9, 2022

Behind the Japanese media’s peculiar reaction to the murder of Shinzo Abe

The country's mainstream media has avoided calling the former prime minister's death an 'assassination.'
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Jul 9, 2022

Legacy of Abenomics to live beyond its architect

The complicated fallout of Abe's audacious growth program, both good and bad, continues to ripple through markets and the economy.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 9, 2022

Shinzo Abe: A compassionate statesman, strategist and husband

A former adviser reflects on his days serving the late prime minister.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 8, 2022

Liverpool and Manchester United leading Europe's top clubs back into Asia

European clubs are returning to the Asia-Pacific region for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic and are eager to tap back into lucrative markets.
JAPAN
Jul 8, 2022

Former PM Shinzo Abe in 'serious condition' after being shot in Nara

The former prime minister was attacked while giving a campaign speech ahead of Sunday's Upper House election.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 8, 2022

Marcos Jr.’s big promises to Philippines face economic reality

The government lacks the fiscal space to allow tax concessions, or spend big on building bridges, roads and ports after racking up debt to help cushion the impact of the pandemic.
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WORLD
Jul 8, 2022

China diplomatic blitz counters U.S. as Antony Blinken arrives in Asia

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has secured a fresh pledge from Thailand for a $5.2 billion rail link and talked of a possible 'golden age” of ties with the Philippines' new president.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 7, 2022

Bond traders are as confused as anyone these days

The debt market used to be the economy's crystal ball. Now it may be no better than a Magic 8 Ball.
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WORLD
Jul 7, 2022

EU parliament backs labeling gas and nuclear investments as green

The move paves the way for the European Union proposal to pass into law, unless 20 of the bloc's 27 member states decide to oppose it, which is seen as very unlikely.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 6, 2022

The supply-side fight against inflation

A recession can be avoided if policymakers recognize the large role that supply-side measures must play in restoring price stability.
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Jul 6, 2022

Pentathlete Cedric Chatellier upbeat on obstacle racing after test

The sport's governing body UIPM said in May it had selected two variations of obstacle racing for testing from more than 60 options to replace equestrianism.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 6, 2022

Christophe Galtier the man for PSG's latest change of approach

The 55-year-old, who has has developed a reputation as an outstanding coach over the last decade in France, becomes PSG's seventh different manager since the Qatari takeover of 2011.

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