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BELARUS

Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 29, 2023
Big risks and big rewards for Aryna Sabalenka at the Australian Open
The Belarusian put her name on the trophy and secured her first Grand Slam women’s singles title with a brilliant and bold performance.
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TENNIS
Jan 26, 2023
Belarusian and Russian charge in Melbourne throws spotlight on Wimbledon ban
With the conflict in Ukraine showing no sign of ending, a decision about Russian and Belarusian players competing at the All England Club is pressing.
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OLYMPICS
Jan 26, 2023
Russian athletes could participate in Asian competitions, IOC indicates
The IOC said on Wednesday the Olympic Council of Asia had offered Russian and Belarusian athletes the chance to compete in Asia.
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WORLD
Dec 20, 2022
Putin says situation extremely difficult in several Ukrainian regions
In comments made on Security Services Day, Putin also ordered the strengthening of Russia's borders and instructed special services to keep greater control of society.
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WORLD
Dec 19, 2022
Ukraine watchful of borders as Putin heads to Belarus
Putin's visit comes amid discussion of a possible new Russian offensive, which some fear could originate from Belarus.
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OLYMPICS
Dec 13, 2022
U.S. chiefs back 'neutral' Russian and Belarusian athletes at Paris 2024
The two countries have been isolated from international sports ever since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in February.
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WORLD
Nov 5, 2022
'Never again': Ukraine bolsters defenses near Belarus-Russia borders
After Moscow's invasion from the north in the early days of the war and subsequent retreat, Ukraine has been watching its northern borders with Belarus and Russia closely to avoid a repeat.
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WORLD
Oct 22, 2022
Russian troops in Belarus spur debate over the threat to Ukraine
The U.S. and its allies are playing down the dangers posed by the deployment of thousands of Russian soldiers to Belarus, but the assessments come with a dose of uncertainty.
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SOCCER
Sep 21, 2022
Russia excluded from Euro 2024 qualification draw
Belarus, which has been a key staging area for the Russian invasion, was included in the draw, though UEFA said it cannot be placed in the same group as Ukraine.
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OLYMPICS
Sep 16, 2022
Pathway back to competition for Russian athletes being considered
The IOC is now beginning to consider a pathway back for athletes from Russia and Belarus, saying athletes should not be punished for the actions of their governments.
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OLYMPICS
Jul 12, 2022
IOC official: Russia and Belarus athletes may face Paris 2024 ban
Craig Reedie, the former president of the World Anti-Doping Agency, said it would be unrealistic to allow currently banned athletes to enter qualifying competitions once they have begun.
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WORLD
Jun 26, 2022
Putin promises Belarus nuclear-capable missiles to counter 'aggressive' West
Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko also asked for 'serious weaponry,' including help to make Belarus' military aircraft nuclear-capable.
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MORE SPORTS
Apr 7, 2022
Boston Marathon restricts Russian and Belarusian runners
The restrictions, which also apply to the 5 kilometer race, are the latest in a series of sanctions across global sport in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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OLYMPICS
Mar 17, 2022
Olympian who fled Belarus leaves Ukraine after Russian invasion
Russia has used Belarusian territory to launch a multi-pronged invasion of Ukraine, where many Belarusians settled after escaping persecution at home.
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WORLD
Mar 3, 2022
Washington warns Moscow and Minsk against deploying nuclear arms in Belarus
The United States warned Russia and Belarus at a U.N. arms control meeting Thursday not to deploy nuclear arms in Moscow's neighboring ally.
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PARALYMPICS
Mar 3, 2022
In reversal, IPC bans Russian and Belarusian athletes from Beijing Paralympics
A 71-member Russian contingent and 12-member team from Belarus are already in Beijing for the Games, which begin on Friday.
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BUSINESS
Mar 3, 2022
U.S. hits Russian oil refining sector and slaps export curbs on Belarus
The new round of sanctions announced by the White House ban the export of specific refining technologies, making it harder for Russia to modernize its oil refineries.
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PARALYMPICS
Mar 3, 2022
International Paralympic Committee will allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at Beijing Games
A joint statement from the athletes of Ukraine and Global Athlete group, an international athlete-led body, said the IPC issued 'another blow' to every Ukrainian athlete and citizen.
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TENNIS
Mar 2, 2022
Tennis bars athletes from competing under name or flag of Russia and Belarus
The ITF has also suspended the memberships of the Russian Tennis Federation and Belarus Tennis Federation and withdrawn their entries from all international team competition.
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OLYMPICS
Mar 1, 2022
IOC recommends banning Russian and Belarusian athletes from international events
The IOC said the executive board made the decision 'in order to protect the integrity of global sports competitions and for the safety of all the participants.'
Japan braces for more quakes as authorities dismiss doomsday hype
Evacuees from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecuture, arrive at Kagoshima Port on Friday.
Hidden AI prompts in academic papers spark concern about research integrity
Waseda University is one of 14 institutions in eight countries found to have used hidden prompts in research papers.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Residents of Tokara Islands begin evacuation as seismic swarm continues
Details about evacuations from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecture, is seen written on a whiteboard in the city of Kagoshima on Thursday.
U.S. military apologizes over Okinawa sexual assault case
Col. Neil Owens (right), chief of staff for the 3rd Marine Division, bows in apology at the Okinawa Prefectural Government office in Naha on Thursday.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

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