Unification Church ties to lawmakers emerges as major political issue in Japan
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/Unification-Church-ties-to-lawmakers-emerges-as-major-political-issue-in-Japan
July 24, 2022, 7:53 AM
The Unification Church's links to Japanese lawmakers has emerged as a major political issue ahead of an extraordinary parliamentary session in the fall, following the assassination of former…
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Korir, Pichardo add world titles to Olympic crowns; heartbreak for Warner
https://japantoday.com/category/world/korir-pichardo-add-world-titles-to-olympic-crowns-heartbreak-for-warner
July 24, 2022, 6:46 AM
Kenya's Emmanuel Korir and Pedro Pichardo of Portugal added world titles to their respective Olympic crowns on Saturday, but there was injury heartbreak for Canada's Damian Warner in…
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Riley, Wright lead Braves to 7-2 win over Angels; Ohtani hits 20th homer
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/riley-wright-lead-streaking-braves-to-7-2-win-over-angels
July 24, 2022, 2:55 AM
Austin Riley had a homer and two singles, Kyle Wright won his 12th game to take the NL lead, and the Atlanta Braves kept rolling with a 7-2…
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Disney announces two new Marvel 'Avengers' films at Comic-Con
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/disney-announces-two-new-marvel-%27avengers%27-films-at-comic-con
July 24, 2022, 3:20 AM
Disney announced a slew of Marvel superhero movies including two new "Avengers" films Saturday at Comic-Con, as it offered screaming fans an emotional first glimpse at its upcoming…
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China heightens warning to U.S. over possible Pelosi visit to Taiwan: Financial Times
https://japantoday.com/category/world/china-heightens-warning-to-u.s.-over-possible-house-speaker-pelosi-visit-to-taiwan-ft2
July 24, 2022, 3:25 AM
China has issued stark private warnings to the Biden administration about a possible trip to Taiwan in August by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the Financial…
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Tokyo reports 28,112 coronavirus cases
https://japantoday.com/category/national/Tokyo-reports-28-112-coronavirus-cases
July 24, 2022, 9:12 AM
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Sunday reported 28,112 new coronavirus cases, down 4,586 from Saturday.
The number of infected people hospitalized with severe symptoms in Tokyo is 14,…
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16-year-old boy drowns in river in Oita Prefecture
https://japantoday.com/category/national/16-year-old-boy-drowns-in-river-in-oita-prefecture
July 24, 2022, 7:49 AM
A 16-year-old boy drowned in a river in Usa, Oita Prefecture, on Saturday.
According to police, the boy, Ko Nakashima, and three high school classmates were swimming in…
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3 funeral attendees shot outside Chicago church
https://japantoday.com/category/world/3-funeral-attendees-shot-outside-of-chicago-church
July 24, 2022, 7:35 AM
A drive-by shooter wounded three men who were taking a picture outside a Chicago church as they gathered for a funeral service Saturday afternoon, police said.
All three…
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One year after Tokyo Olympics
https://japantoday.com/category/picture-of-the-day/one-year-after-tokyo-olympics
July 23, 2022, 9:13 PM
Tokyo Gov Yuriko Koike, center, Tokyo Olympic Games organizing committee president Seiko Hashimoto (on Koike's left) and Japan Sports Agency commissioner Koji Murofushi (on Koike's right), are joined by Tokyo…
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Warner Bros brings ‘Black Adam,’ ‘Shazam! 2’ to Comic-Con
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/warner-bros.-brings-%E2%80%98black-adam-%E2%80%99-%E2%80%98shazam%21-2%E2%80%99-to-comic-con
July 24, 2022, 2:31 AM
Dwayne Johnson went a few steps beyond merely teasing his long-awaited “Black Adam” movie at Comic-Con in San Diego on Saturday.
Ever the showman, Johnson brought a new…
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Busch gets antsy for contract resolution with Gibbs, Toyota
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/busch-gets-antsy-for-contract-resolution-with-gibbs-toyota
July 23, 2022, 9:27 PM
Kyle Busch pulled a yellow M&M’s polo over another shirt before he walked onto the stage to celebrate o ne more victory as a team owner in the…
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Hit manga series 'One Piece' celebrates 25th birthday
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/hit-manga-series-%27one-piece%27-celebrates-25th-birthday
July 24, 2022, 7:50 AM
A manga series about a treasure-hunting pirate that has captivated millions of fans worldwide celebrates its 25th birthday as the final chapter of the best-selling saga reveals its…
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Thousands ordered to flee California wildfire near Yosemite
https://japantoday.com/category/world/wildfire-near-yosemite-national-park-explodes-in-size
July 23, 2022, 9:27 PM
A fast-moving brush fire near Yosemite National Park exploded in size Saturday into one of California's largest wildfires of the year, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of people…
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Doctor: Biden likely has highly contagious COVID-19 strain
https://japantoday.com/category/world/doctor-biden-likely-has-highly-contagious-covid-19-strain
July 24, 2022, 6:39 AM
U.S. President Joe Biden likely contracted a highly contagious variant of the coronavirus spreading rapidly through the United States, and now has body aches and a sore throat…
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Leclerc on pole ahead of Verstappen for French Grand Prix
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/leclerc-on-pole-ahead-of-verstappen-for-french-grand-prix
July 23, 2022, 9:26 PM
Charles Leclerc scorched to a sizzling pole position with a commanding lap in Saturday's sun-baked qualifying session at the French Grand Prix, the Ferrari driver beating series leader…
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Vingegaard has first Tour de France win all but secured
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/vingegaard-eyes-tour-de-france-win-van-aert-claims-last-tt
July 23, 2022, 9:26 PM
Jonas Vingegaard thundered through the last serious test of the Tour de France to increase his overall lead on Saturday and all but guarantee winning cycling's biggest race.…
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'I am the underdog,' says British PM candidate Sunak
https://japantoday.com/category/world/%27i-am-the-underdog-%27-says-british-pm-candidate-sunak
July 23, 2022, 9:28 PM
Former British finance minister Rishi Sunak on Saturday described himself as the underdog in the contest to become Britain's next prime minister.
Sunak's resignation helped trigger a revolt…
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150,000 people march for LGBTQ rights in Berlin
https://japantoday.com/category/world/150-000-people-march-for-lgbtq-rights-in-berlin
July 23, 2022, 9:28 PM
Draped in rainbow flags and touting signs, around 150,000 people marched for LGBTQ rights Saturday at Berlin’s annual Christopher Street Day celebration, celebrating this year's parade theme “United…
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WHO declares monkeypox a global emergency
https://japantoday.com/category/world/un-health-agency-declares-monkeypox-a-global-emergency
July 24, 2022, 3:36 AM
The expanding monkeypox outbreak in more than 70 countries is an “extraordinary” situation that qualifies as a global emergency, the World Health Organization chief said Saturday, a declaration…
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T-Mobile to pay $350 mil to customers in data breach
https://japantoday.com/category/business/t-mobile-settles-to-pay-350m-to-customers-in-data-breach
July 23, 2022, 9:24 PM
T- Mobile has agreed to pay $350 million to customers affected by a class action lawsuit filed after the company disclosed last August that personal data like social…
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China says COVID vaccines are safe as it reveals leaders have received shots
https://japantoday.com/category/world/china-says-covid-vaccines-are-safe-as-it-reveals-leaders-have-received-shots1
July 23, 2022, 9:28 PM
China's COVID-19 vaccines are safe and have been given to leaders of the state and ruling Communist Party, officials said on Saturday, as Beijing steps up efforts to…
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Sapporo to subsidize the price of city water to help offset rising consumer costs
https://japantoday.com/category/national/sapporo-to-subsidize-the-price-of-city-water-to-help-offset-rising-consumer-costs
July 23, 2022, 9:21 PM
It’s no secret that consumer costs are increasing all across the world. The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the complications of a post-pandemic world have caused prices of everyday…
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Russia hits Ukraine's Black Sea port despite grain deal
https://japantoday.com/category/world/Russia-hits-Ukraine%27s-Black-Sea-port-despite-grain-deal
July 24, 2022, 6:28 AM
Russian missiles hit Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa just hours after Moscow and Kyiv signed deals to allow grain exports to resume from there. Ukraine's Foreign Ministry…
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Tonga beats Hong Kong to qualify for 2023 Rugby World Cup
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/tonga-beats-hong-kong-to-qualify-for-2023-rugby-world-cup
July 23, 2022, 9:27 PM
Tonga has advanced to next year's Rugby World Cup in France after a 44-22 win over Hong Kong in the final of an Asia Pacific qualifying tournament on…
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Social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter don't just connect people; they can isolate them from reality, say some sociologists. What do you think?
https://japantoday.com/category/have-your-say/Social-networking-sites-like-Facebook-and-Twitter-don%27t-just-connect-people-they-can-isolate-them-from-reality-say-some-sociologists.-What-do-you-think-
July 23, 2022, 9:14 PM