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ENGLAND

SOCCER
Sep 7, 2015
Hodgson says Welbeck out for six months
Arsenal forward Danny Welbeck will be out for six months and might be doubtful for England's campaign at the Euro 2016 in France, manager Roy Hodgson has said.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Sep 4, 2015
Rooney's legacy complicated despite proximity to Charlton's records
On Saturday, Wayne Rooney could become England's all-time leading goalscorer. He needs two goals against San Marino to overtake Sir Bobby Charlton's record of 49. By the end of the season he may well have surpassed Charlton's Manchester United record of 249 goals — Rooney is 16 behind the total.
WORLD
Aug 1, 2015
Bin Laden relatives reportedly killed in British plane crash
A private jet crashed in southern England on Friday, killing four people on board, a spokesman for the Hampshire police service said, and Saudi and British media said the passengers were relatives of deceased al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / NFL NOTEBOOK
Jul 29, 2015
Goodell's decision fails to clear up unanswered Deflategate questions
Now that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has upheld New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's suspension, will the Patriots play the first four game of the season with Jimmy Garoppolo at quarterback?
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 28, 2015
Two suspected MERS cases being probed in northern England
Health officials were investigating two suspected cases of the Middle Eastern respiratory virus syndrome (MERS) on Monday at a hospital in northern England that briefly closed its emergency department.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jun 15, 2015
New Zealand beats England in third ODI
Centuries from Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor powered New Zealand to a comfortable three-wicket win over England in the third one-day international at Southampton on Sunday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jun 12, 2015
England's qualification for Euro 2016 a virtual certainty
For a week we have been told how boring England were in the 0-0 draw against the Republic of Ireland. How Roy Hodgson's tactics are sterile. How the England players wear a tactical strait-jacket.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jun 5, 2015
Full security measures set for Ireland-England friendly
When the Republic of Ireland last played England in Dublin 20 years ago, the match was abandoned midway through the first-half because of rioting by visiting fans. Forty people were arrested after seats were ripped up and missiles thrown in the old Lansdowne Road ground.
COMMENTARY / World
May 18, 2015
Uber will spell the end of London's black cabs
While there are sentimental reasons to lament the demise of black cabs, Londoners should treat it as a sign of progress.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / NFL NOTEBOOK
May 9, 2015
Brady may be suspended in ball scandal
"Deflategate" has become the biggest NFL scandal since the New Orleans Saints' bounty scandal in 2012. Or it could be even bigger because one of the most popular and respected quarterbacks in NFL history seems to be involved.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jan 30, 2015
Breaking down key factors for the Super Bowl
One of the best moments during the Super Bowl week is simulating the biggest game of the year.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 26, 2015
New York, Northeast brace for massive blizzard
A storm could bring blizzard conditions to New York and large parts of the U.S. Northeast while dropping more than 1 foot (30 cm) of snow across New Jersey and Long Island and as much as 2 feet through eastern New England, including Boston, threatening travel delays, school cancellations and blackouts....
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 28, 2014
NATO unconcerned by Russian warships in English Channel
A squadron of Russian warships entered the English Channel on Friday, but a NATO official dismissed a Russian media report that they were there to conduct military exercises.
Japan Times
SPORTS / MAN ABOUT SPORTS
Nov 18, 2014
Unrealistic expectations of media, fans ridiculous
Ever peruse the vitriolic comments following a game recap online when a usually dominant local team loses?
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Sep 17, 2014
Forensics suggest King Richard III was killed by two blows to his bare head
Scientists in Britain have given blow-by-blow details of King Richard III's death at the Battle of Bosworth more than 500 years ago and say two of many blows to his bare head could have killed him very swiftly.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Sep 5, 2014
England's performance against Norway fails to inspire
England has a new opponent — England.
WORLD / Politics
Aug 17, 2014
Polls show Scotland's independence camp gaining ahead of referendum
Support for an independent Scotland rose in polls before the Sept. 18 referendum as more potential voters picked sides.
WORLD / Politics
Aug 8, 2014
Mick Jagger leads celebrities in plea against Scottish independence
Rolling Stone Mick Jagger joined more than 200 celebrities in signing a letter calling on voters in Scotland to reject independence in a referendum next month.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jun 27, 2014
Outlook grim for England following debacle in Brazil
I have rarely been so pessimistic about the future of the England national team.
Bank of Japan to start unloading ETFs in surprise move that rattles market
BOJ Gov. Kazuo Ueda said it would take a century for the bank to sell all its ETFs at the pace proposed.
Nippon Ishin urges cap on foreign residents in Japan
While not specifying what percentage of foreign residents should make up the total population, “we conveyed the message that the ratio should be kept as low as possible and that the current rapid pace of increase must be properly curbed,” said Nippon Ishin no Kai co-leader Fumitake Fujita.
Japan may see its first female PM despite limited progress on gender gap
Hard-line conservative lawmaker Sanae Takaichi has consistently been a public favorite in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s leadership election scheduled for Oct. 4.
Osaka Expo visitors top 20 million as crowds surge
Visitors at the Osaka Expo on Thursday.
Koizumi makes economic growth top priority in bid for LDP presidency
Agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi speaks during a news conference announcing his formal entry into the Liberal Democratic Party leadership race in Tokyo on Saturday.
Behold the glory of Japan’s fruit boxes
Otherwise common sights in Japan's supermarkets, the country's fruit and veggie boxes can hide surprising symbols of local pride.
How Yuki Joseph Nakajima turned failures into breakout success at Tokyo worlds
Yuki Joseph Nakajima after finishing sixth in the men's 400-meter final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Thursday.
Robot tour guides in Tokyo offer way for those with disabilities to work
Tours are being offered in Tokyo using a shoulder-mounted robot equipped with a camera, speaker and microphone. The robot twitches its wing-like arms, which it can fold together as if in prayer when visiting a temple.
World Athletics stars relish Tokyo atmosphere after COVID-hit Olympics
Organizers of the World Athletics Championships said over 500,000 tickets had been sold and that they are expecting to end the event in front of large crowds this weekend.
Japan’s front-line researchers see bright path ahead for dementia treatment
A scientist looks at scans of grains at the Memory Centre at the Department of Readaptation and Geriatrics of the University Hospital (HUG) in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 6, 2023.

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