Foreign minister Hayashi visits Ukraine with business leaders to discuss reconstruction
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/japan%27s-foreign-minister-to-visit-war-torn-ukraine-with-business-leaders-to-discuss-reconstruction
September 9, 2023, 7:37 AM
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi, accompanied by a number of business leaders, visited Ukraine on Saturday for talks with his counterpart to show support for the war-torn country…
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Group of 20 expands as African Union joins bloc
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/g20-members-to-back-eu-mid-east-india-trade-plan
September 9, 2023, 6:28 AM
The African Union joined the Group of 20 leading economies at its summit on Saturday, giving the continent more of a voice on the global stage, with host…
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Medvedev unseats Alcaraz to book Djokovic rematch in U.S. Open final
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/medvedev-unseats-alcaraz-to-book-djokovic-rematch-in-us-open-final
September 9, 2023, 4:12 AM
Daniil Medvedev dethroned defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a U.S. Open thriller on Friday to set up a repeat of the final from two years ago against 23-time…
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Powerful earthquake kills at least 800 in Morocco
https://japantoday.com/category/world/Powerful-earthquake-kills-at-least-632-in-Morocco-gov%27t-says
September 9, 2023, 10:14 AM
A powerful earthquake in Morocco has killed more than 800 people and injured hundreds more, destroying buildings and sending residents of major cities rushing from their homes in…
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Police searching for man after woman's body found in hotel room
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/police-searching-for-man-after-woman%27s-body-found-in-hotel-room
September 9, 2023, 7:39 AM
Police in Yokohama said Saturday they are searching for a man who checked into a hotel with a woman whose body was found in a hotel room closet…
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North Korea marks founding day with parade, diplomatic exchanges
https://japantoday.com/category/world/north-korea-marks-founding-day-with-parade-diplomatic-exchanges
September 9, 2023, 2:54 AM
North Korea's Kim Jong Un marked the country's founding anniversary on Saturday with a parade of paramilitary groups and diplomatic exchanges in which he vowed to deepen ties…
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A month after deadly Maui fire, 66 people still missing
https://japantoday.com/category/world/a-month-after-deadly-maui-fire-66-people-still-missing1
September 9, 2023, 1:14 AM
A month after a ferocious fire razed a town in Maui, 66 people remained unaccounted for as workers continued to remove toxic debris from the burn site, a…
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Djokovic reaches his 10th U.S. Open final by beating Ben Shelton in straight sets
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/novak-djokovic-reaches-his-10th-us-open-final-by-beating-ben-shelton-in-straight-sets
September 9, 2023, 4:17 AM
Novak Djokovic is back in the U.S. Open final for a record-tying 10th time after a 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (4) victory Friday over unseeded American Ben Shelton at…
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France take down All Blacks 27-13 in Rugby World Cup opener
https://japantoday.com/category/rugby-world-cup-2023/ramos-guides-france-past-all-blacks-in-thrilling-rugby-world-cup-opener
September 8, 2023, 10:00 PM
Full-back Thomas Ramos kicked 17 points to help France to a thrilling 27-13 victory over New Zealand in Friday's opening game of the Rugby World Cup.
Ramos kicked…
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Seoul Fashion Week
https://japantoday.com/category/picture-of-the-day/seoul-fashion-week
September 8, 2023, 9:09 PM
Sakura Nakajima and Ami Uchida from Japan pose for photographers outside the venue for Seoul Fashion Week in Seoul, South Korea, on Friday.
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Almost 50 people missing after Brazil cyclone
https://japantoday.com/category/world/almost-50-people-missing-after-deadly-brazil-cyclone
September 8, 2023, 9:17 PM
Brazilian rescue workers were on Friday searching for almost 50 people still missing after a devastating cyclone unleashed torrential rain and flooding in the south of the country.…
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SpaceX's Starship to remain grounded after explosion probe
https://japantoday.com/category/world/spacex%27s-starship-to-remain-grounded-after-explosion-probe
September 8, 2023, 9:17 PM
SpaceX's Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, must remain grounded while Elon Musk's company completes dozens of corrective actions to prevent a repeat of the spectacular explosion…
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French President Macron jeered at opening ceremony for Rugby World Cup
https://japantoday.com/category/rugby-world-cup-2023/french-president-macron-jeered-at-opening-ceremony-for-rugby-world-cup
September 8, 2023, 10:01 PM
Moments after the opening ceremony for the Rugby World Cup, French President Emmanuel Macron was jeered by fans at Stade de France when he walked onto the field.…
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Biden, Modi discuss rail deal, democracy as U.S. press sidelined
https://japantoday.com/category/world/biden-modi-discuss-rail-deal-democracy-as-u.s.-press-sidelined1
September 8, 2023, 9:16 PM
U.S. President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke for nearly an hour on Friday about joint plans on technology, infrastructure and the importance of a…
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India confident G20 will agree on declaration, but wording on Ukraine unresolved
https://japantoday.com/category/world/india-confident-g20-will-agree-on-declaration-but-wording-on-ukraine-unresolved1
September 8, 2023, 9:16 PM
India expressed confidence on Friday that the Group of 20 major economies will finalise a declaration at this weekend's summit in New Delhi, with sources saying only the…
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Germany, Serbia reach Basketball World Cup final
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/germany-serbia-reach-basketball-world-cup-final
September 8, 2023, 9:29 PM
Germany and Serbia set up a Basketball World Cup final showdown on Friday, as the United States and Canada both crashed out in the semi-finals.
The U.S. were…
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Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh may soon add another role to her resume: Olympic committee member
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/oscar-winning-actress-michelle-yeoh-proposed-to-be-an-olympic-committee-member
September 8, 2023, 9:25 PM
Oscar-winning Michelle Yeoh was proposed Friday to be a member of the International Olympic Committee.
Yeoh, who won an Academy Award for best actress this year for her…
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Nancy Pelosi says she'll seek House reelection in 2024, dismissing talk of retirement at age 83
https://japantoday.com/category/world/pelosi-says-she%27ll-run-for-reelection-in-2024-as-democrats-try-to-win-back-house-majority
September 9, 2023, 10:03 AM
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday that she will run for reelection to another term in Congress as Democrats work to win back the majority in 2024.…
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'Germany still among the world's best', says Japan soccer coach Moriyasu
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/%27germany-still-among-the-world%27s-best%27-says-japan-coach-moriyasu
September 8, 2023, 9:29 PM
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said on Friday struggling Germany were still among the world's best despite the four-time World Champions' recent results.
Japan play Germany in Wolfsburg in…
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FIFA study shows English and Saudi clubs' spending fuels record year for transfers
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/fifa-study-shows-english-and-saudi-clubs%27-spending-fuels-record-year-for-transfers.-and-agent-fees
September 8, 2023, 9:30 PM
Spending by English and Saudi Arabian clubs fueled a record-setting year for soccer’s international transfer market that reached highs in deals done, money spent and agent fees, FIFA…
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Pope playfully spars with 'Rocky' actor Stallone at Vatican
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/pope-playfully-spars-with-%27rocky%27-actor-stallone-at-vatican
September 8, 2023, 9:25 PM
Pope Francis playfully pretended to box with Sylvester Stallone during a meeting with the "Rocky" star at the Vatican on Friday.
Introduced to Stallone and his family, the…
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German lawmakers approve a contentious plan to replace fossil-fuel heating
https://japantoday.com/category/world/german-lawmakers-approve-a-contentious-plan-to-replace-fossil-fuel-heating
September 8, 2023, 9:16 PM
German lawmakers on Friday approved contentious legislation for the replacement of fossil-fuel heating systems, passing a major climate policy plan that prompted lengthy infighting in the governing coalition…
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Kishida plans Sept 13 cabinet reshuffle, coalition partner says
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/japan-pm-kishida-plans-sept-13-cabinet-reshuffle-coalition-partner-says
September 8, 2023, 9:26 PM
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida plans to reshuffle his cabinet on Sept. 13, the head of the junior partner in Kishida's ruling coalition said on Friday.
Public broadcaster…
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Two men questioned in Lebanon at Turkey's request over 2019 escape of former Nissan tycoon Ghosn
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/two-men-questioned-in-lebanon-at-turkey%27s-request-over-2019-escape-of-former-nissan-tycoon
September 9, 2023, 7:40 AM
Lebanese judicial authorities have questioned two people at the request of Turkey on suspicion of being involved in the 2019 escape of auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn from Japan…
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Apple loses about $200 billion in market capitalization on reports of iPhone restrictions in China
https://japantoday.com/category/tech/apple-loses-about-200-billion-in-market-capitalization-on-reports-of-iphone-restrictions-in-china
September 8, 2023, 9:28 PM
Apple has lost around $200 billion in market capitalization over several days as tensions between the U.S. and China rise, with several media outlets reporting last week that…
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Scotland picks fit-again Graham for Rugby World Cup opener vs. the Boks. Fagerson back from ban
https://japantoday.com/category/rugby-world-cup-2023/scotland-picks-fit-again-graham-for-rugby-world-cup-opener-vs.-the-boks.-fagerson-back-from-ban
September 8, 2023, 10:01 PM
Scotland picked Darcy Graham for its Rugby World Cup opener against defending champion South Africa after the winger recovered from a quad strain.
Prop Zander Fagerson was handed…
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Global rice prices hit 15-year high after India curbs: FAO
https://japantoday.com/category/business/global-rice-prices-hit-15-year-high-after-india-curbs-fao1
September 8, 2023, 9:27 PM
Global rice prices reached a 15-year high in August after top exporter India banned some overseas sales of the grain, the Food and Agriculture Organization said Friday.
While…
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Japan gives flanker Shimokawa first start in Rugby World Cup opener against Chile
https://japantoday.com/category/rugby-world-cup-2023/japan-gives-flanker-shimokawa-first-start-in-rugby-world-cup-opener-against-chile
September 8, 2023, 10:01 PM
Rookie flanker Kanji Shimokawa will make his first start for Japan against Rugby World Cup debutant Chile on Sunday in Toulouse.
Shimokawa was picked ahead of Shota Fukui,…
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Japan broadcasters issue rare apologies for past silence over J-pop agency sex abuse
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/japan-broadcasters-issue-rare-apologies-for-past-silence-over-j-pop-agency-sex-abuse
September 9, 2023, 7:39 AM
After Japan's top talent agency Johnny & Associates apologized on Thursday for decades of sexual abuses committed by its late founder, local broadcasters issued rare mea culpas of…
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Russian missile attack kills policeman, injures 52 others in Zelenskyy's hometown in central Ukraine
https://japantoday.com/category/world/russian-missile-attack-kills-policeman-injures-44-others-in-zelenskyy%27s-hometown-in-central-ukraine
September 9, 2023, 1:00 AM
A Russian missile attack Friday on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s hometown in central Ukraine killed one policeman and injured at least 52 others, emergency officials said, while another attack…
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