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WORLD
Feb 24, 2015

U.S., Iran positive after nuclear talks but say much left to do

The United States made some progress in talks with Iran on its nuclear program and managed to "sharpen up some of the tough issues," a senior U.S. official said on Monday, but both sides said much remained to be done.
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WORLD / ANALYSIS
Feb 24, 2015

In soldiers' rescue, Turkey plays off warring sides in Syria

By extracting dozens of its soldiers surrounded by Islamist fighters in Syria, Turkey has warded off a potential crisis and shown its ability to maneuver between rival warring parties, including the Islamic State group.
WORLD / Science & Health
Feb 24, 2015

World's diet worsening with globalization, study finds

The world's diet has deteriorated substantially in the last two decades, a leading nutrition expert said on Monday, citing one of the largest studies available on international eating habits.
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WORLD
Feb 24, 2015

Peacekeepers should make greater use of drone imagery, says U.N. panel

A United Nations panel assessing the future technological needs of peacekeeping missions has recommended dramatically expanding the use of unmanned surveillance drones in U.N. military operations, the head of the panel said on Monday.
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MULTIMEDIA
Feb 24, 2015

Ebola drug developed in Japan 'halved mortality rates' in some Guinea patients

A relatively cheap drug from a subsidiary of Fujifilm being tested against Ebola in Guinea has halved mortality rates in some patients.
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WORLD / Science & Health
Feb 24, 2015

Child dies of measles in Berlin; Germany vows to boost vaccinations

An 18-month-old boy who was not vaccinated against measles has died of the virus in Berlin, health officials said on Monday, adding they would try to boost vaccination rates and increase checks on children's status.
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WORLD
Feb 24, 2015

Reuters journalist Maria Golovnina dies in Pakistan at age 34

Maria Golovnina, Reuters bureau chief for Afghanistan and Pakistan who was widely loved and admired for her courage, compassion and professionalism, died in Islamabad on Monday.
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WORLD
Feb 24, 2015

Erdogan says relocation of tomb, troops from Syria not a retreat

Turkey's military incursion into Syria to relocate a tomb surrounded by Islamic State militants and evacuate the soldiers guarding it was a temporary move to safeguard their lives and not a retreat, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday.
BUSINESS
Feb 24, 2015

U.S. Supreme Court hands victory to Cuban cigar company

The U.S. Supreme Court handed a victory to a state-owned Cuban cigar company on Monday by declining to intervene in its long-running battle with a U.S.-based rival over the Cohiba trademark that both use for their products.
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MULTIMEDIA
Feb 24, 2015

[VIDEO] Sharp’s new phones to protect owner from “It’s me!” scammers

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OLYMPICS
Feb 23, 2015

Repucom touts importance of Olympic sponsorship

There's no doubt sponsorships have played a huge role in helping the Olympic Games become the biggest sporting extravaganza in the world today. And when Tokyo hosts its second Summer Games in 2020, it will receive a substantial amount of financial backing from corporate funds, while the companies should...
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / NPB NOTEBOOK
Feb 23, 2015

Pena alone can't lift Rakuten's power profile

If the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles seal the deal with Wily Mo Pena, as reported on Monday by Daily Sports Online, it will help the Eagles avoid taking a step back in the power department, but it won't solve all the team's problems.
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 23, 2015

Farm minister Nishikawa resigns over donation scandal

Farm minister Koya Nishikawa steps down amid questions over political fundraising, the third minister to quit since Shinzo Abe became prime minister in 2012.
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WORLD
Feb 23, 2015

Kiev says it can't withdraw heavy weapons as attacks persist

Ukraine's military said Monday it could not start withdrawing heavy weapons from the front line in the east as required under a tenuous cease-fire because pro-Russian separatists who advanced last week were still attacking its positions.
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WORLD
Feb 23, 2015

French aircraft carrier begins Iraq operations

France's Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier has started military operations against Islamic State in Iraq, a French army source said Monday.
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COMMUNITY / Issues
Feb 23, 2015

Badges of honor: What Japan's legal lapel pins really mean

I finally have a lapel badge. After almost two decades of working in Japan-related law jobs, this is a big deal.
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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Feb 23, 2015

Tokyo: Why did you decide to run the Tokyo Marathon?

Mark Buckton caught up with some of the runners in a sweaty state after Sunday's big race.
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LIFE / Digital / JAPAN TIMES BLOGROLL
Feb 23, 2015

Sharla in Japan

Sharla of Sharla in Japan is a 29-year-old, Canadian-born, Tokyo-based “YouTuber” (“That's what they call it here,” she says). With over 200,000 subscribers to her channel, she documents her life.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 23, 2015

Bank of Japan is told the check's in the mail

Japan Post's journey from cautionary tale to growth creator is a timely reminder for Abe. Big, bold reforms in Tokyo are hard to achieve but are well worth the effort.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 23, 2015

Will Japan become Asia's next autocracy?

The LDP's draft constitution contains elements that would move Japan toward illiberalism and autocracy if it was adopted.

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