14 hurt, including 3 children, in Chicago Halloween shooting
https://japantoday.com/category/world/14-hurt-including-3-children-in-chicago-halloween-shooting
November 1, 2022, 10:03 AM
As many as 14 people were injured in a drive-by shooting, including three children, in the city’s Garfield Park neighborhood on Halloween night, Chicago police said.
According to…
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Asian shares advance, shrugging off Wall Street retreat
https://japantoday.com/category/business/asian-shares-advance-shrugging-off-wall-street-retreat
November 1, 2022, 7:18 AM
Hong Kong jumped more than 5% and other Asian markets also rose Tuesday after Wall Street declined and a survey showed Chinese manufacturing improved.
Oil prices rose more…
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South Korean police admit responsibility for Halloween tragedy
https://japantoday.com/category/world/s.-korea-police-admit-responsibility-for-halloween-tragedy
November 1, 2022, 6:00 AM
South Korea's police chief admitted "a heavy responsibility" for failing to prevent a recent crowd surge that killed more than 150 people during Halloween festivities in Seoul, saying Tuesday that…
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Gold Trip wins 162nd running of the Melbourne Cup
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/gold-trip-wins-162nd-running-of-the-melbourne-cup
November 1, 2022, 5:03 AM
French-bred six-year-old Gold Trip won the 162nd running of the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday ahead of Emissary and High Emocean over 3,200 meters in Australia's most famous horse…
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Tokyo starts recognizing same-sex relationships
https://japantoday.com/category/national/%27huge-step-forward%27-tokyo-recognises-same-sex-relationships
November 1, 2022, 12:17 PM
Tokyo began issuing partnership certificates to same-sex couples who live and work in the capital on Tuesday, a long-awaited move in a country without marriage equality.
The certificates…
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Totoro time: Ghibli theme park opens to visitors
https://japantoday.com/category/national/totoro-time-japan%27s-ghibli-theme-park-opens-to-visitors
November 1, 2022, 7:28 AM
A huge grinning Totoro and other whimsical exhibits welcomed visitors to Japan's new Ghibli theme park as three of its five sections opened to the public on Tuesday.…
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Apple supplier Foxconn quadruples bonuses to staff hit by China COVID lockdown
https://japantoday.com/category/world/apple-supplier-foxconn-quadruples-bonuses-to-staff-hit-by-china-covid-lockdown
November 1, 2022, 4:30 AM
Apple supplier Foxconn said on Tuesday it has quadrupled bonuses on offer for workers at its Zhengzhou plant in central China as it works to quell employee discontent…
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Tokyo police to issue ‘red tickets’ to cyclists violating traffic laws
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/tokyo-police-to-issue-%E2%80%98red-tickets%E2%80%99-to-cyclists-violating-traffic-laws
November 1, 2022, 12:19 PM
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has started cracking down on cyclists violating traffic laws due to a series of fatal accidents from reckless bicycling.
The tighter regulations, which…
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Japan reports 65,280 new coronavirus cases
https://japantoday.com/category/national/Japan-reports-65-280-new-coronavirus-cases
November 1, 2022, 12:03 PM
Japan on Tuesday reported 65,280 new coronavirus cases, up 42,939 from Monday. Tokyo reported 6,520 new cases, up 4,501 from Monday.
The number of infected people hospitalized with…
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World Series rained out; Astros-Phils to play Game 3 Tuesday
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/world-series-rainout-astros-phils-to-play-game-3-tuesday
November 1, 2022, 5:03 AM
Game 3 of the World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros was postponed by rain Monday night with the matchup tied 1-1, pushing the entire Fall…
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Whitelock replaces injured Cane as All Blacks skipper
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/whitelock-replaces-injured-cane-as-all-blacks-skipper
October 31, 2022, 10:19 PM
Veteran second-row Sam Whitelock will captain New Zealand on their current northern hemisphere tour with regular skipper Sam Cane sidelined by a broken cheekbone, forwards coach Jason Ryan…
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Police: Pelosi attack suspect wanted to break speaker's knees
https://japantoday.com/category/world/Police-Pelosi-attack-suspect-wanted-to-break-speaker%27s-knees
November 1, 2022, 6:02 AM
The man accused of attacking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer told police he wanted to hold the Democratic leader hostage and “break her kneecaps” to…
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Brazil's Bolsonaro stays silent on Lula election victory
https://japantoday.com/category/world/brazil%27s-bolsonaro-expected-to-break-silence-after-lula-victory1
October 31, 2022, 10:25 PM
President Jair Bolsonaro will not publicly address his defeat in Brazil's presidential election until Tuesday, a minister said, amid doubts over whether the far-right nationalist will accept the…
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Grain ships sail from Ukraine ports as Russian missiles knock out power across country
https://japantoday.com/category/world/grain-ships-sail-from-ukraine-ports-as-russian-missiles-knock-out-power-across-country
November 1, 2022, 5:30 AM
Ships carrying grain sailed from Ukrainian ports on Monday despite Moscow's suspension of its participation in a U.N. program to ensure the safety of such cargoes amid an…
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Ukraine soccer body asks FIFA to remove Iran from World Cup
https://japantoday.com/category/fifa-world-cup-2022/ukraine-soccer-body-asks-fifa-to-remove-iran-from-world-cup
October 31, 2022, 9:51 PM
The Ukrainian soccer federation urged FIFA on Monday to remove Iran from the World Cup, alleging human rights violations and supplying the Russian military with weapons.
The call…
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North Korea demands the U.S., South Korea halt joint military drills
https://japantoday.com/category/world/north-korea-demands-the-u.s.-south-korea-halt-joint-military-drills1
October 31, 2022, 9:46 PM
North Korea on Monday demanded that the United States and South Korea stop large-scale military exercises, calling them a provocation that may draw "more powerful follow-up measures" from…
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Thai teen Atthaya Thitikul now No. 1 in women's golf ranking
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/thai-teen-atthaya-thitikul-now-no.-1-in-women%27s-golf-ranking
October 31, 2022, 9:45 PM
Thai teenager Atthaya Thitikul reached No. 1 in the women's world ranking on Monday, the 16th player and second-youngest to get to the top since the ranking began…
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Trump asks justices to keep tax returns from House committee
https://japantoday.com/category/world/trump-asks-justices-to-keep-tax-returns-from-house-committee
November 1, 2022, 3:54 AM
Former President Donald Trump is going to the Supreme Court, again, this time to try to stop his tax returns from being handed to a congressional committee.
In…
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Fritz wins in Paris to remain in hunt for ATP Finals spot
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/fritz-wins-in-paris-to-remain-in-hunt-for-atp-finals-spot
October 31, 2022, 10:04 PM
Taylor Fritz of the United States stayed in contention for one of the two remaining ATP Finals spots by beating Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain 7-5, 6-2 in…
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France star Pogba to miss World Cup with knee injury
https://japantoday.com/category/fifa-world-cup-2022/france-star-pogba-to-miss-world-cup-with-knee-injury
October 31, 2022, 10:03 PM
France midfielder Paul Pogba will miss the World Cup due to ongoing knee problems.
Pogba returned to training with Juventus only this month following surgery on his right…
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Taylor Swift makes U.S. song charts history with 'Midnights'
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/taylor-swift-first-artist-to-claim-entire-top-10-on-hot-songs-chart
October 31, 2022, 11:25 PM
Taylor Swift made music history Monday, becoming the first artist ever to simultaneously nab all 10 spots on the top U.S. song chart after the release of her…
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Musk floats paid Twitter verification, makes himself board's sole member
https://japantoday.com/category/tech/musk-tests-waters-on-paid-verification-for-twitter-accounts
October 31, 2022, 10:05 PM
Billionaire Elon Musk is already floating major changes for Twitter — and faces major hurdles as he begins his first week as owner of the social-media platform.
Twitter's new…
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Instagram trying to reconnect users locked out of accounts
https://japantoday.com/category/tech/instagram-trying-to-reconnect-users-locked-out-of-accounts
October 31, 2022, 10:10 PM
Instagram said it was working on an issue that left a seemingly large number of users locked out of their accounts Monday morning.
Some users reported seeing a…
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Russia recruiting U.S.-trained Afghan commandos, vets say
https://japantoday.com/category/world/russia-recruiting-u.s.-trained-afghan-commandos-vets-say
October 31, 2022, 9:46 PM
Afghan special forces soldiers who fought alongside American troops and then fled to Iran after the chaotic U.S. withdrawal last year are now being recruited by the Russian…
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Wales or Cymru? Welsh considering name change in soccer
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/wales-or-cymru-welsh-considering-name-change-in-soccer
October 31, 2022, 10:10 PM
Wales’ soccer team is considering a name change after the World Cup.
The Welsh soccer federation wants to call its teams “Cymru” — the Welsh name for Wales…
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German leader urges climate activists not to endanger others
https://japantoday.com/category/world/german-leader-urges-climate-activists-not-to-endanger-others
October 31, 2022, 10:11 PM
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz urged climate activists Monday to show “creativity” and avoid endangering others after attacking art works and setting up road blockades that allegedly delayed the…
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No breakthrough in Armenia, Azerbaijan peace talks in Russia
https://japantoday.com/category/world/putin-hosts-armenian-and-azerbaijani-leaders-for-peace-talks
October 31, 2022, 9:47 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan on Monday to try to broker a settlement to a longstanding conflict between the two ex-Soviet neighbors,…
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'Barbarian' director: 'original horror is working’
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/%27barbarian%27-director-%27original-horror-is-working%E2%80%99
October 31, 2022, 10:13 PM
With the box office success of “Smile,” “The Black Phone" and his “Barbarian" this year, writer-director Zach Cregger says it's clear that “original horror is working right now.”…
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Iran plans public trials for 1,000 protesters in Tehran
https://japantoday.com/category/world/iran-plans-public-trials-for-1-000-protesters-in-tehran
October 31, 2022, 9:45 PM
Iranian authorities announced on Monday they will hold public trials for 1,000 people in the capital, Tehran, over the protests that have convulsed the country. The mass indictments…
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Halloween revelers fill Shibuya with security tight after Seoul disaster
https://japantoday.com/category/national/halloween-revelers-fill-shibuya-with-security-tight-after-seoul-crush
November 1, 2022, 7:29 AM
Halloween in Tokyo's famous Shibuya neighborhood felt like it had returned to its pre-pandemic peak Monday, as revelers including foreign tourists flocked to the popular entertainment district just…
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