'You, Angela': Trump claims victory after forcing NATO leaders into crisis talks with tirade
U.S. President Donald Trump hailed a personal victory at a NATO summit on Thursday, saying allies had sharply increased defense spending commitments after he provoked a crisis session with a tirade at European leaders. Officials at the meeting said Trump had shocked many present and ...
In wake of World Cup loss to Belgium, Japanese fans look back on unexpected run
Fans of the national soccer team were reflective on Tuesday after Japan's loss to Belgium in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage, with many looking back fondly on their better-than-expected performance in Russia. A win would have secured the team's first ever advancement to the ...
Samurai Blue and fans win praise for clean exit, and dignity in defeat
Despite a heartbreaking defeat and exit from the World Cup in Russia on Monday, the Japan national team and its supporters have again won plaudits on social media not only for their fair play and sportsmanship, but also for thoroughly cleaning up the stadium, ...
Despite disappointing departure, Samurai Blue exceeded expectations at World Cup
Japan's exit from the World Cup on Monday was soccer at its cruelest, but once the dust has settled the team will be able to look back on its campaign with pride and satisfaction. Japan was denied a first-ever place in the quarterfinals after a ...
Japan knocked out of World Cup after Belgium surges back in final moments to win 3-2
A 94th-minute winner by Nacer Chadli ended the World Cup dreams of Japan in heartbreaking fashion as Belgium pulled out a stunning fightback to win 3-2 on Monday. After weathering a first-half Belgium storm, Japan opened the second period with two lightning strikes, Genki Haraguchi ...
Japan manager Akira Nishino says team hasn't practiced penalty kicks
Japan manager Akira Nishino admitted on Sunday that he has not drilled his players for a penalty shootout ahead of their World Cup round-of-16 match against Belgium. Nishino said he sees no point in rehearsing a penalty shootout scenario because it is impossible to recreate ...
Belgium's Dries Mertens pays respect to Japan ahead of World Cup clash
After finishing the World Cup group phase as the top-scoring team, Belgium has every right to be confident, but forward Dries Mertens said Saturday the Red Devils will approach Japan with the appropriate respect. Belgium's nine goals — scored in big wins over Panama and ...
Japan hopes unified effort can trump Belgium's individual talent
Japan is under no illusions that they will be anything but a massive underdog in its World Cup round-of-16 match against a star-studded Belgium side, defender Maya Yoshida said Saturday. The 29-year-old, who as a center back for Premier League club Southampton regularly faces some ...
World Cup views from Tokyo, Group G: England, Belgium and Tunisia
Japan-based supporters of Group G teams fighting it out for the ultimate prize at the FIFA World Cup speak to The Japan Times.
Gent's Yuya Kubo notches 10th goal of season in playoff draw with Genk
Japan striker Yuya Kubo scored his 10th goal of the season on Thursday in Gent's 1-1 away draw with Genk in the Belgian First Division A championship playoffs. Kubo netted off a Giorgi Chakvetadze pass in the 15th minute to give the visitors an early ...
Bats been hanging around for over 33 million years, fossil indicates
Belgian scientists have discovered the oldest ever fossil of the common mouse-eared bat, proving the species already existed more than 33 million years ago. The bones of the tiny mammal were found at a fossil site in the late 1990s, unearthed when a new high-speed ...
