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WORLD
Jul 9, 2021

Taliban resurgence raises terrorism fears from Moscow to Beijing

The Taliban have dramatically expanded their hold on Afghan territory in recent months, leaving the U.S.-backed government in control of little more than 20% of the country.
JAPAN
Jul 9, 2021

Empty seats and disappointed fans: An Olympics behind closed doors

“It's extremely unfortunate the games can't be held in their complete form, and for that I apologize to the many ticket holders,” Tokyo Organising Committee President Seiko Hashimoto said.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 9, 2021

Biden declares end of Afghanistan mission, defending exit as Taliban gain

Speaking at the White House on Thursday, the U.S. president argued that Washington had achieved its goals and should not seek to rebuild the nation.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 8, 2021

Raptors' Yuta Watanabe ready to play leading role for Japan

Watanabe has only been with Japan's Olympic squad for a few days, but he has already impressed fans in his home country with the skills he has honed in the NBA.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jul 8, 2021

‘A Dobugawa Dream’: An escape from isolation to a personal fantasyland

Asato Watanabe's debut feature about a man grappling with depression treads the line between reality and fantasy, with comic antics thrown in.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 8, 2021

COVID-19 origins mirror SARS introduction from animals, study says

Debate about the pandemic's emergence has coalesced around two competing ideas: A laboratory escape scenario and a spillover from animals.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 8, 2021

Dare to dream? England beats Denmark in extra-time thriller to reach home Euro final

England to contest its first final since winning the 1966 World Cup.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 8, 2021

Has Roger Federer played his last match at Wimbledon?

The eight-time champion loses in straight sets to Hubert Hurkacz in crushing quarterfinal defeat at the All England Club.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 7, 2021

Japan to tie green and digital investments to government cost cuts

Under a new plan, ministries get u00a53 to spend on projects in targeted areas including the environment and digitalization for every yen they're able to cut from other spending.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 7, 2021

Ever Given container ship under way for departure from Suez Canal

The Suez Canal Authority had held the ship under court order as it pursued a compensation claim, creating a dispute with the ship's insurers and Japanese owner Shoei Kisen.
JAPAN
Jul 7, 2021

Experts in Japan warn of unseasonable spread of cold-like virus

RSV usually causes cold-like symptoms, including fever and a severe cough, and most people recover in a week or two, but it can lead to more serious complications.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 7, 2021

The real reason no one wants to be a banker anymore

Analysts say banks are becoming more like machines, 'with less dependency on human capital.”
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jul 7, 2021

Secret Nintendo cafe in Tokyo opens doors to the public

The establishment named 84 is the brainchild of Toru Hashimoto, who initially conceived it as a sanctuary for game developers to nerd out and relax in.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 7, 2021

Barcelona forwards apologize for video mocking hotel staff in Japan

Antoine Griezmann and Ousmane Dembele's comments during a 2019 preseason tour have sparked a growing backlash, including a protest from Barcelona sponsor Rakuten.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 7, 2021

Nomura’s prime brokerage pullback deals blow to global ambitions

The retreat adds to a list of stumbles for the firm as it takes on global risk to offset slower growth at home.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 6, 2021

No closer to knowing anything about UFOs

U.S. intelligence report concludes we need more data to confirm if UFOs are really out there
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 6, 2021

Time for ASEAN minilateralism on Myanmar and territorial disputes in the South China Sea

Many Southeast Asian countries are too economically and strategically dependent on China to take a robust stance on the South China Sea disputes in favor of ASEAN claimant states
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 6, 2021

The curious case of the Balkan war criminals

International tribunals are largely ceremonial until leaders who commit war crimes are ousted, or their armies defeated.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 6, 2021

School's out for the Tokyo Olympics as parents and teachers reconsider trips

Many schools have pulled out of a program intended to let hundreds of thousands of children see the world's best athletes compete.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 6, 2021

Youngest Nikkei 225 CEO seeks to ‘simplify hiring’ in COVID-19 era

Hisayuki Idekoba says Recruit's 'ground-up type of culture,' where employees are judged on their ability to deliver results rather than time spent in the office, has been an asset.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Jul 6, 2021

Tokyo bourse chief optimistic on extending five-hour trading day

The Tokyo Stock Exchange has formed a working group to debate if trading hours can be lengthened past the current 3 p.m. close, which would be the first extension in more than a decade.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 6, 2021

Pfizer shot halts severe illness in Israel as delta variant spreads

However, the vaccine's ability to protect people against COVID-19 dropped to 64% between June 6 and early July, down from a previous 94%.

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Figure skater Akiko Suzuki was once told her ideal weight should be 47 kilograms, a number she now admits she “naively believed.” This led to her have a relationship with food that resulted in her suffering from anorexia.
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