Zverev exits Japan Open after 'horrible' first round
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/zverev-exits-japan-open-after-%27horrible%27-first-round
October 16, 2023, 7:38 AM
Number three seed Alexander Zverev said he "played horrible" after crashing out in the first round of the Japan Open on Monday, losing to world number 60 Jordan…
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Asian shares sink as investors brace for Israeli invasion of Gaza
https://japantoday.com/category/business/stock-market-today-asian-shares-sink-as-investors-brace-for-israeli-invasion-of-gaza
October 16, 2023, 7:31 AM
Shares fell in Asia as investors braced Monday for an expected invasion by Israel in the Gaza Strip.
U.S. futures edged higher while oil prices were little changed.…
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Leaders from emerging economies are visiting China for the 'Belt and Road' forum
https://japantoday.com/category/world/leaders-from-emerging-economies-are-visiting-china-for-the-%27belt-and-road%27-forum
October 16, 2023, 7:06 AM
Leaders of emerging market countries are arriving in Beijing for a meeting organized by the Chinese government that will mark the 10th anniversary of its Belt and Road Initiative.…
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Japan economy minister visits Yasukuni shrine ahead of autumn festival
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/japan-economy-minister-visits-war-linked-yasukuni-ahead-of-festival
October 16, 2023, 9:38 AM
Japan's economy minister Yasutoshi Nishimura visited Tokyo's war-linked Yasukuni shrine on Monday, a day before its autumn festival.
After offering prayers at the shrine, which honors convicted war…
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Man arrested for punching woman claims he doesn’t remember details
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/man-arrested-for-punching-woman-claims-he-doesn%E2%80%99t-remember-details
October 16, 2023, 7:32 AM
Police in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, have arrested a 24-year-old man on suspicion of assault after he allegedly beat a 19-year-old female acquaintance.
Local media reported that the man,…
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Ecuador elects banana empire heir as youngest-ever president
https://japantoday.com/category/world/in-a-climate-of-fear-ecuadorans-elect-a-new-president
October 16, 2023, 1:57 AM
Car horns in Quito blared in celebration Sunday as banana empire heir Daniel Noboa, 35, became violence-riddled Ecuador's youngest president-elect ever.
With 90 percent of votes counted, the…
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Spain, Scotland and Turkey lock up Euro 2024 spots
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/spain-scotland-and-turkey-lock-up-euro-2024-spots
October 15, 2023, 10:16 PM
Spain clinched their place at Euro 2024 on Sunday after a 1-0 win away to Norway, also sending Scotland through from Group A as Turkey joined the growing…
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Greece's ruling conservatives suffer setbacks in regional, municipal elections
https://japantoday.com/category/world/greece%27s-ruling-conservatives-suffer-setbacks-in-regional-municipal-elections
October 15, 2023, 9:57 PM
Greece’s ruling New Democracy party suffered a setback in Sunday’s runoff elections for regional governors and mayors, losing the country’s two largest cities and five of the six…
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South Africa edges France 29-28 to reach semifinals
https://japantoday.com/category/rugby-world-cup-2023/south-africa-edge-france-to-reach-world-cup-last-four
October 15, 2023, 9:28 PM
Defending champion South Africa edged host France 29-28 in a thrilling encounter on Sunday to reach next weekend’s Rugby World Cup semifinals.
The Springboks kept their hopes of…
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Suzanne Somers, of ‘Three’s Company,’ dies at 76
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/suzanne-somers-of-%E2%80%98three%E2%80%99s-company-%E2%80%99-dies-at-76
October 15, 2023, 9:18 PM
Suzanne Somers, the effervescent blonde actor known for playing Chrissy Snow on the television show “Three’s Company” as well as her business endeavors, has died. She was 76.…
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Illinois man kills Muslim boy, 6, in hate crime motivated by Israeli-Hamas war, police say
https://japantoday.com/category/world/illinois-man-killed-muslim-boy-6-in-hate-crime-motivated-by-israeli-hamas-war-police-say
October 15, 2023, 9:16 PM
Police charged a 71-year-old suburban Chicago man Sunday with a hate crime for fatally stabbing a 6-year-old boy and seriously wounding a 32-year-old woman, alleging he singled out…
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Canadian autoworkers ratify new contract with General Motors, leaving only Stellantis without deal
https://japantoday.com/category/business/canadian-autoworkers-ratify-new-contract-with-general-motors-leaving-only-stellantis-without-deal
October 15, 2023, 9:24 PM
Canadian autoworkers have voted to ratify a three-year contract agreement with General Motors.
Members of Unifor, the union representing about 4,300 Canadian workers at three Ontario GM facilities,…
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DeSantis says U.S. shouldn't take in Palestinian refugees from Gaza because they're 'all antisemitic'
https://japantoday.com/category/world/desantis-says-us-shouldn%27t-take-in-palestinian-refugees-from-gaza-because-they%27re-%27all-antisemitic%27
October 16, 2023, 2:51 AM
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis said the United States should not take in any Palestinian refugees if they flee the Gaza Strip because they “are all antisemitic" and…
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Man Utd fans seek clarity as Ratcliffe eyes minority stake
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/man-utd-fans-seek-clarity-as-ratcliffe-eyes-minority-stake
October 15, 2023, 9:17 PM
A leading Manchester United fans' group called on Sunday for clarity on the future of the English giants amid speculation British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe is set to take…
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England ends Fiji's crowd-pleasing run with tense 30-24 win to reach semifinals
https://japantoday.com/category/rugby-world-cup-2023/england-ends-fiji%27s-crowd-pleasing-run-at-rugby-world-cup-with-a-30-24-win-to-reach-semifinals
October 15, 2023, 9:14 PM
The lead was 14 points, the Rugby World Cup semifinals were in sight and there was a celebratory feel to England fans’ booming rendition of “Swing Low, Sweet…
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Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ dances to No. 1 at the box office, eyeing 'Joker' film record
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/taylor-swift%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98the-eras-tour%E2%80%99-dances-to-no.-1-at-the-box-office-eyeing-%27joker%27-film-record
October 15, 2023, 9:18 PM
Movie theaters turned into concert venues this weekend as Swifties brought their dance moves and friendship bracelets to multiplexes across the country. The unparalleled enthusiasm helped propel “Taylor…
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Myanmar's military seeks to keep ethnic minority allies on its side with anniversary of cease-fire
https://japantoday.com/category/world/myanmar%27s-military-seeks-to-keep-ethnic-minority-allies-on-its-side-with-anniversary-of-cease-fire
October 15, 2023, 9:16 PM
Myanmar’s military government hosted representatives from ethnic rebel groups Sunday to mark the eighth anniversary of the signing of a multilateral cease-fire agreement. But the event was boycotted…
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4 children, father found dead in sunken car off Mie coast
https://japantoday.com/category/national/4-children-father-found-dead-in-sunken-car-off-central-japan-coast
October 16, 2023, 7:32 AM
Four children and their father were found dead Sunday in a submerged car in the sea off the coast of Mie Prefecture, central Japan, police said.
The five…
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What Google’s antitrust trial means for your search habits
https://japantoday.com/category/tech/what-google%E2%80%99s-antitrust-trial-means-for-your-search-habits
October 15, 2023, 9:24 PM
If government regulators prevail against Google in the biggest U.S. antitrust trial in a quarter century, it's likely to unleash drastic changes that will undermine the dominance of…
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Azerbaijan's president raises nation's flag in former breakaway region's capital
https://japantoday.com/category/world/azerbaijan-raises-flag-over-the-karabakh-capital-to-reaffirm-control-of-the-disputed-region
October 15, 2023, 9:16 PM
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has raised his nation’s flag over the capital city of a former breakaway region in a ceremony reaffirming Baku’s control over it.
The Azerbaijani…
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Biden and Democrats report raising $71 million-plus for his 2024 race from July through September
https://japantoday.com/category/world/biden-and-democrats-report-raising-71-million-plus-for-his-2024-race-from-july-through-september
October 16, 2023, 7:52 AM
President Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee raised more than $71 million for his reelection in the three months ending Sept. 30, a strong indication that party…
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8 Japanese evacuated from Israel on gov't-chartered flight to Dubai
https://japantoday.com/category/national/8-japanese-evacuated-from-israel-on-gov%27t-chartered-flight-to-dubai
October 15, 2023, 9:20 PM
Eight more Japanese nationals were evacuated from Israel on a government-chartered flight Sunday due to ongoing clashes between Israel and Hamas following the Palestinian militant group's massive attack,…
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Hurkacz beats Rublev to win Shanghai Masters
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/hurkacz-beats-rublev-to-win-shanghai-masters-in-thriller1
October 15, 2023, 9:17 PM
Hubert Hurkacz saved a match point before defeating fifth seed Andrey Rublev 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (10/8) to win a thrilling Shanghai Masters final on Sunday.
It was the…
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6 killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine as Kyiv continues drone counterstrikes
https://japantoday.com/category/world/6-killed-in-russian-attacks-on-ukraine-as-kyiv-continues-drone-counterstrikes
October 16, 2023, 3:51 AM
Russian attacks on Ukraine over a 24-hour period killed six people, local officials reported Sunday.
Two people were killed and three more injured in the Kherson area after…
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Angel Yin wins LPGA Shanghai tournament for maiden tour title
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/angel-yin-wins-lpga-shanghai-tournament-for-maiden-tour-title
October 15, 2023, 9:18 PM
American Solheim Cup player Angel Yin defeated top-ranked Lilia Vu on the first playoff hole to win the LPGA Shanghai tournament on Sunday for her first tour win.…
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Bagnaia wins Indonesia MotoGP to reclaim title lead; Martin crashes
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/bagnaia-wins-indonesia-motogp-to-reclaim-title-lead-martin-crashes
October 15, 2023, 9:17 PM
Italy's Francesco Bagnaia won the Indonesia MotoGP on Sunday with a spectacular ride that took him back to the top of the championship standings after rival Jorge Martin…
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Kishida cabinet's support rate falls to record low 32%: poll
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/urgent-kishida-cabinet%27s-support-rate-falls-to-record-low-32-kyodo-poll
October 16, 2023, 7:33 AM
The support rate for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's cabinet fell to 32.3 percent, the lowest level since he became prime minister in October 2021, ahead of parliamentary…
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IOC warns countries that block athletes for political reasons risk harming Olympic host bids
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/ioc-warns-countries-that-block-athletes-for-political-reasons-risk-harming-olympic-host-bids
October 15, 2023, 9:50 AM
Countries that exclude athletes from competing for political reasons risk harming their plans to host an Olympic Games, the IOC said Sunday.
The “growing politicization of sport” was…
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England's title defense in trouble at Cricket World Cup after stunning loss to Afghanistan
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/england-wins-toss-and-opts-to-bowl-against-afghanistan-in-cricket-world-cup
October 15, 2023, 9:18 PM
England’s title defense at the Cricket World Cup is in real trouble after losing to Afghanistan by 69 runs on Sunday in one of the biggest shocks in…
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Biggar bows out, but insists Wales' future is bright
https://japantoday.com/category/rugby-world-cup-2023/biggar-bows-out-but-insists-wales%27-future-is-bright
October 15, 2023, 9:15 PM
Dan Biggar ended his stellar career with Wales in a disappointing defeat by Argentina in the World Cup quarterfinal, but the Toulon fly-half believes the future is bright…
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