News Japan urged to reconsider carbon dioxide storage and instead promote offshore wind
Environmentalists have been criticizing Japan for lagging behind other industrialized nations in phasing out coal-fired power plants.
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News Ryota Yamagata, Japan’s fastest man, eyeing Paris after surgery
The sprinter, who captained Japan's delegation at the Tokyo Games, said his decision to have the knee operation was driven by a desire to make ...
Jose Mourinho suspended for two matches for insulting referee
Roma's Portuguese manager shouted at referee Luca Pairetto and mimed a phone call, a reference to the involvement of Pairetto's father in the 2006 Calciopoli ...
Spanish skater Laura Barquero tests positive for banned substance
The International Testing Agency said the pairs skater returned an adverse analytical finding for a metabolite of Clostebol, which is on the prohibited list of ...
U.S. women’s players and U.S. Soccer settle equal pay dispute
In a historic agreement, U.S. Soccer pledged to provide equal pay rates going forward for the women's and men's national teams in all friendlies and ...
News Inside the global drive to fund a revolution in Myanmar
Activists and the shadow government alike have to resort to unofficial channels to ensure aid escapes the military regime’s clutches.
Phil Mickelson issues apology over Saudi comments
The six-time major champion admitted he was using interest from the Super Golf League as leverage to get PGA tour players more money via enhanced ...
News China temporarily detains Japanese diplomat
The Japanese government lodged a protest with China through diplomatic channels, Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi told reporters.
News Japan imposes sanctions on Russia and separatist regions of Ukraine after actions by Moscow
The sanctions announced by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida include prohibiting the issuance of Russian bonds in Japan and freezing the assets of certain individuals.
News Emperor Naruhito calls on Japanese to keep ‘fire of hope’ amid pandemic
Emperor Naruhito also said he felt thankful to health care workers and the many people who have battled against the prolonged pandemic.