Teenage female wrestler determined to fight at iconic sumo venue
The tradition of the Japan Sumo Association forbidding women — who are considered "ritually unclean" — from entering the raised ring has been criticized in ...
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News Medicago’s COVID shot rejected by WHO over company’s tobacco links
The firm's Covifenz vaccine was jointly developed by Medicago, which is owned by Mitsubishi Chemical and Philip Morris, and GlaxoSmithKline.
Paris mayor will discuss Russia’s participation at 2024 Games at appropriate time
"Vladimir Putin is breaching international law, he does not recognize the existence of international law. We will have to take that into account."
News Nearly 70% of Japan’s companies see hit to earnings from Ukraine crisis
The survey suggests more pain ahead for resource-poor Japan, where a weakening yen and subsequent rising commodity prices squeeze households further.
Olympian who fled Belarus leaves Ukraine after Russian invasion
Russia has used Belarusian territory to launch a multi-pronged invasion of Ukraine, where many Belarusians settled after escaping persecution at home.
News Japanese households accumulate record financial assets as COVID curbs spending
The financial assets households had accumulated at the end of December were 4.5% higher than the level the year before.
Thomas Tuchel praises Chelsea’s focus as club reaches Champions League quarterfinals
Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel praised his players for remaining focused amid the uncertainty about the club's future after they progressed to the Champions League quarterfinals, ...
News Major quake brings memories of 3/11 to the surface for residents of northeastern Japan
For many Tohoku residents, the scramble to evacuate to higher ground following Wednesday's magnitude 7.4 earthquake was all too familiar.
News Four killed after magnitude 7.4 quake strikes northeast Japan
The powerful earthquake late Wednesday night injured over 140 people, caused extensive damage to transportation networks and left thousands without electricity.
Russell Wilson joins Broncos with sights set on winning multiple Super Bowls
Broncos general manager George Paton said Wilson was the team's "No. 1 target."