Still Sounding Young at 85, She Is the Voice of Old Japan
Midori Kato is the last original member of the cast of “Sazae-san,” a cartoon series that premiered in 1969 and never quite joined the modern world.
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Japan Airlines Cyber Attack Causes Flight Delays
The airline also temporarily stopped selling tickets for flights departing Thursday, but said that there was no impact on flight safety.The New York Times - 10h -
Young Canadians ditch ice hockey for football and basketball
High costs and scandals undermine appeal of the country’s national sportFinancial Times - 14h -
8-year-old Oklahoma girl still missing, father dead after SUV swept away in floodwaters
The tragic incident on Tuesday when her family's SUV left the roadway, got caught in a drainage ditch near U.S. 75 and Taylor Street, and was carried away by strong currents.CBS News - 2h -
Gary Oldman voices Christmas poem for MI5
Reprising his most recent role as a spy for the intelligence agency, Oldman puts a London spin on The Night Before Christmas.BBC News - 22h -
Pope Francis urges world to ‘silence sound of arms’ in Christmas speech
Pontiff calls for peace in Ukraine and Sudan, and expresses concern over ‘extremely grave’ situation in Gaza. Pope Francis has urged the world “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions” ...The Guardian - 1d -
Pope Francis urges all nations to 'silence the sounds of arms' in Christmas address
Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Wednesday urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions."NBC News - 1d -
Why couples in Japan treat Christmas like a second Valentine’s Day
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Cyclone’s Death Toll in Mayotte Is Still Unclear
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In Japan, a Fan Is Part of Everyday Life
Ninety percent of paddle-style fans, called uchiwa, are made in the island city of Marugame.The New York Times - Dec. 13
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