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Turkish man accused of being major supplier of Channel smuggling boats arrested
The man was held in Amsterdam after an operation by the National Crime Agency and Dutch and Belgian police.Top stories - BBC News - 18 hours ago -
4 arrested for faking bear attacks for insurance payouts
Four people have been arrested for allegedly carrying out a bizarre insurance fraud scheme where they staged bear attacks inside cars. Authorities say the suspects submitted videos for insurance ...Top stories - CBS News - 19 hours ago -
Iranian police arrest woman after a fight with motorcyclist who accosted her
Roshanak Molaei disappeared in Tehran after being taken into custody by police, raising concerns about her treatment as the country continues to crack down on women who defy mandatory hijab laws.Top stories - NBC News - 14 hours ago -
Aging farmers face extreme temperatures as they struggle to maintain Japan's rice crop
In the remote village of Kamimomi in Japan’s western Okayama Prefecture, a small group of rice farmers began their most recent harvest in sweltering heat, two weeks sooner than usualWorld - ABC News - October 17 -
Japan general election: what would it take for the ruling LDP party to be ousted?
Corruption scandals, an economic crisis and widespread leader dissatisfaction have dogged the party yet it remains in contention. All eyes are now on whether it will secure a majority. Bruised by ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
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KKR and Bain in all-out $4bn fight for Japan’s Fuji Soft
Private equity titans cause a stir in the country, with a rare battle over Japanese software companyBusiness - Financial Times - October 19 -
Yen resumes decline on doubts over Japan interest rate rises
Currency sinks below ¥150 against US dollar for first time since August surgeWorld - Financial Times - October 19 -
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Navy fires top commanders of ship repair facility in Japan
The Navy over the weekend fired both the commanding and executive officers of a U.S. naval ship repair facility in Yokosuka, Japan, citing "a loss of confidence in their ability to command," ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
Everybody mad at Japan’s new prime minister needs to relax
Knee-jerk criticism of Ishiba misses is that politicians in Japan, like any democracy, make campaign promises that change once they are faced with the realities of governing.Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
Tokyo Metro rises 45% on debut in Japan’s biggest IPO since 2018
Underground railway network has raised $2.3bn in heavily oversubscribed listingWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
4 Can’t-Miss Towns in an Often Overlooked Corner of Japan
Kyushu, often passed over by international visitors, is rich in crafts, history and culture. Here are four destinations to consider.World - The New York Times - October 23 -
Japan prepares to cheer on Ohtani and the Dodgers, and the country is dressing for the occasion
Television ratings in Japan have set records as the Los Angeles Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani have reached the World Series against the New York YankeesSports - ABC News - October 23 -
Japan makes tepid push on gender gap in politics as election nears
Even with a record fifth of all election candidates being women, political parties in Japan are struggling to address the country’s gender gap in politics.Top stories - NBC News - October 23 -
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Shiori Ito’s Searing Documentary ‘Black Box Diaries’ to Open in U.S.
“Black Box Diaries,” a documentary about Shiori Ito’s fight against Japan’s patriarchal justice system, opens on Friday in the United States.World - The New York Times - October 24 -
Japan’s Own National Pastime: Watching Shohei Ohtani in the World Series
Those living in Japan say it’s hard to conceive of the popularity of the Dodgers superstar from an American perspective: “He has his own section of the news.”Sports - The New York Times - October 26 -
Japan’s elder election: senior voters set to dominate snap poll
Demographics, surging prices and youth apathy in world’s oldest nation could weaken new PM Shigeru IshibaBusiness - Financial Times - October 25
