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JAPAN
Nov 27, 2017

Nominees announced for Japan's sixth annual Black Company Awards

Hollywood's bad-film awards are not much more than a joke.
JAPAN
Nov 27, 2017

Japanese lawmaker sparks nationwide debate by taking her baby to work

A female politician's decision to bring her baby to an assembly session to highlight the difficulties faced by working mothers is drawing support on Twitter, with users saying they don't mind if people take their children to the workplace.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 27, 2017

Xi prods China to spruce up toilets in bid to boost tourism and quality of life

China must keep up efforts to "revolutionize" its toilets until the task is completed, state media quoted President Xi Jinping as saying Monday, amid efforts to boost the domestic tourist industry and improve the quality of life.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 27, 2017

Meredith to buy U.S. publisher Time in Koch-backed deal

U.S. media company Meredith Corp. said on Sunday it will buy Time Inc., the publisher of People, Sports Illustrated and Fortune magazines, in a $1.84 billion all-cash deal backed by conservative billionaire brothers Charles and David Koch.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Nov 27, 2017

All Beijing kindergartens to get permanent inspectors in wake of alleged child abuse incidents

Beijing will hire permanent inspectors to provide oversight at every one of its kindergartens following child abuse allegations at a facility run by the New York-listed RYB Education, the official Xinhua News Agency said late Sunday.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design
Nov 26, 2017

Throwback time for fashion leads to innovation

As regular followers of Japanese fashion can attest, the industry can be seen as somewhat flirtatious, dallying with new debutantes, another sister brand, another collaboration, another short-term "limited shop" or another retail concept that makes the news but doesn't really change the game.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 26, 2017

Erupting volcano on Bali brings air travel warnings

Indonesian and regional authorities heightened flight warnings around Bali's Mount Agung on Sunday as the volcano's eruptions sent a plume of volcanic ash and steam more than 6,000 meters into the skies above the popular holiday island.
WORLD
Nov 26, 2017

Iran warns Europe it will increase missile range if threatened

The deputy head of Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned Europe that if it threatens Tehran, the Guards will increase the range of missiles to above 2,000 kilometers, the Fars news agency reported on Saturday.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Nov 25, 2017

Crushed teen's kin settle civil suit with Schindler Elevator

The family of a 16-year-old teen fatally crushed in a 2006 elevator accident settled its civil lawsuit with Schindler Elevator K.K. and other parties at the Tokyo District Court on Friday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media
Nov 25, 2017

Narita's Unari-kun named mascot of 2017

Unari-kun, the official mascot of Narita City in Chiba Prefecture, defeated 1,157 rivals from localities nationwide to win this year's Yuru-kyara Grand Prix title. Chiryuppi of Chiryu, Aichi Prefecture, and Torai-kun of Higashi-Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, took second and third spots, respectively.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 25, 2017

Xi discusses Rohingya crisis with visiting Myanmar army chief

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Myanmar's top military general in Beijing on Friday and discussed China's support amid international criticism over its treatment of the Rohingya minority, according a statement from the general.
JAPAN
Nov 24, 2017

Boat washes ashore in Akita with eight aboard claiming to be North Korean fishermen

Eight men claiming to be fishermen from North Korea are found in Akita Prefecture after their wooden boat broke down.
Reader Mail
Nov 24, 2017

Remembering the nine murder victims in Zama

The news of the murders in Zama, Kanagawa Prefecture, is so shocking that I cannot find the words to describe the unspeakable cruelty of the murderer or my unbearable grief for the nine victims.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 24, 2017

Beijing sends bombers over disputed South China Sea as part of training 'to win a potential war'

China's air force has again flown heavy bombers for a "combat air patrol" over the contested South China sea, part of what it calls "routine" flights in the strategic waterway.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Nov 23, 2017

'Boys' for rent in Tokyo: Sex, lies and vulnerable young lives

Ignorance about STDs, exploitation and camaraderie found in the sex-worker bars of Shinjuku's Ni-chome gay district.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Nov 23, 2017

Tochigi's Yusuke Endo leads trio of free-throw sharpshooters

With the game on the line and the potential pressure of a must-make free throw the reality, three B. League players have had the greatest success to date.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 23, 2017

Putin's plan to rejuvenate Russian politics makes slow progress

Poised to run for a fourth term, President Vladimir Putin has started clearing out the old Russian political elite and says he is bringing in young people with "fire in their eyes."
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 23, 2017

Putin wins backing of Iranian and Turkish leaders for new Syrian peace push

Russian President Vladimir Putin won the backing of Turkey and Iran on Wednesday to host a Syrian peace congress, taking the central role in a major diplomatic push to finally end a civil war all but won by Moscow's ally, President Bashar Assad.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 23, 2017

North Korea calls U.S. terror relisting 'serious provocation' and vows to continue building up 'treasured nuclear sword'

North Korea has lambasted the U.S. for relisting it as a state sponsor of terrorism, calling the move a "serious provocation" and vowing to continue building up its "treasured nuclear sword."
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Nov 23, 2017

Saudi-led coalition vows to ease crippling Yemen blockade to allow in aid

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MORE SPORTS
Nov 23, 2017

USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar pleads guilty to criminal sexual conduct, faces 25-year sentence

Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics team doctor, pleaded guilty in a Michigan court on Wednesday to seven counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct.

Longform

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