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Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 19, 2023

Macron driving diplomatic efforts toward talks between Russia and Ukraine

The French president has tasked his foreign policy adviser to work with China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, to establish a framework for the talks, sources have said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 19, 2023

ChatGPT could expose corporate secrets, cyber firm warns

There are concerns that confidential information fed into chatbots now could be used by AI companies in the future.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 19, 2023

Are 'sponge cities' enough to curb climate-fueled floods?

A city's ability to absorb water is one key to withstanding climate shocks, with sponginess dependent on the amount of greenery and other water storage available.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 18, 2023

G7 top diplomats spotlight unity on China and Russia amid talk of rift

A joint statement was used to emphasize their unity in tackling geopolitical challenges including Chinese assertiveness over Taiwan and the ongoing Ukraine war.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 18, 2023

Macron wants China’s help to bring Russia and Ukraine to the table

On his recent trip to China, the French president fell short of his goal to convince Xi to talk to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Apr 18, 2023

Suspect in Kishida attack sued government over election rules, records show

In the lawsuit, the suspect also touched on the state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, claiming the government forced the event to go forward despite public opposition.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 18, 2023

The dollar remains the coin of the realm — and then some

The Chinese yuan’s role is growing, but it won’t replace the dollar without U.S. mistakes.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 18, 2023

What to know about Dominion, the voting machine company suing Fox

The company's highly anticipated case against Fox News is scheduled to go to trial this week, but on Monday the judge delayed the proceedings without citing a reason.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 18, 2023

Novak Djokovic's elbow not in 'ideal shape' ahead of French Open

The 22-time Grand Slam winner will face 18-year-old Luca Van Assche, who stunned Stan Wawrinka on Monday, in the Banja Luka Open's round of 16.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 18, 2023

Foxconn founder, seeking Taiwan presidency, has no plan to visit China

Terry Gou, who is one of Taiwan's most recognizable faces, launched a second bid this month for the presidential ticket of the opposition Kuomintang.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 18, 2023

Ukraine ice hockey team plays on 'to show we're still alive'

The team visited Hungary this month as part of preparations for the third-tier world championships in Estonia.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Apr 18, 2023

Transgender basketball player barred from Australian competition

The panel, which included a medical officer and a sports and exercise physician, ruled Lexi Rodgers ineligible, adding that such eligibility was assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Apr 18, 2023

‘The Great Reclamation’ details the horrors of the foreign occupation in Singapore

Rachel Heng’s dazzling coming-of-age novel, set before the island country’s independence in the 1960s, chronicles the tragedy of progress with a vivid cast of characters.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 17, 2023

Sega offers to buy Angry Birds creator Rovio Entertainment for ¥103.6 billion

Japan’s Sega is doubling down on console and smartphone gaming for long-term growth as its traditional businesses of pachinko and arcade machines face dwindling audiences.
Japan Times
SPORTS
Apr 17, 2023

Arsenal manager confident Gunners can handle pressure of title race

Arsenal's bid to win the Premier League for the first time since 2004 is in danger of imploding.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 17, 2023

U.S. warship sails through Taiwan Strait days after China drills

A U.S. warship sailed through the waters separating Taiwan and mainland China, the U.S. Navy said, days after Beijing staged war games around the self-ruled island.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 17, 2023

Shohei Ohtani to take mound as Angels try to avoid four-game sweep in Boston

'With all due respect to all the athletes in the world, he has to be the best athlete,' Red Sox manager Alex Cora said of Ohtani.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 17, 2023

Trump’s indictment sparked $15.4 million fundraising bonanza

Almost 98% of the donations since the indictment on March 30 came from donors who gave less than $200, and 24% came from first-time contributors to Trump.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Apr 17, 2023

Moderna-Merck cancer vaccine plus Keytruda delays recurrence of skin cancer

The findings of the recent trial suggest that adding a personalized cancer vaccine to antibody-based immunotherapy could prolong the time patients have without death or the cancer's return.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / ANALYSIS
Apr 17, 2023

New BOJ head's message to world: We're staying the course — for now

Since taking the helm a week ago, Ueda has dropped some hints the massive stimulus of his dovish predecessor Haruhiko Kuroda will eventually be phased out.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 17, 2023

Four dead and 28 injured in Alabama teen birthday party shooting

There have been 163 mass shootings in the United States so far this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 17, 2023

Fighting rages in Sudan despite humanitarian pause

A second day of battles left three U.N. staff among more than 50 civilians killed nationwide.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 16, 2023

China's economy expected to rebound as 'zero-COVID' era fades

China is expected to announce an economic rebound on Tuesday when it releases its first quarterly GDP figures since abolishing COVID-19 restrictions late last year.

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