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Japanese female inmate awaiting execution dies after choking on food

A female inmate awaiting execution in Japan after being convicted of murdering two men in the western prefecture of Tottori in 2009 died Saturday of asphyxiation after choking on food, the Justice Ministry said Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Australian passports rank among the world's most powerful. So where can it take you?

The passports of the world have been ranked by an international citizenship assistance firm, and Australia has come out among the most powerful once again.

ABC News

Daizen Maeda and Giorgos Giakoumakis on target as Celtic reach Viaplay Cup final

Japan international Maeda knew little about it when the ball bounced off his chest a few yards from goal in the 18th minute.

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Kishida says G7 should show strong will on Russia's Ukraine invasion

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Saturday that the G7 summit in Hiroshima in May should demonstrate a strong will to uphold international order and rule of law after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Liverpool Women make third signing of January window with Japanese international

Matt Beard has spoken on the exciting new transfer, with Fuka Magano being hailed as 'excellent' on the ball and versatile midfielder

Liverpool Echo

Western allies and Japan unite to face threat posed by China, Russia

The United States and Japan have unveiled plans to strengthen their military alliance to help counter threats from North Korea and China, which they believe pose the greatest security challenges in the Asia-Pacific region.

Radio France Internationale

Russian ex-president Medvedev blasts Japanese PM over US ‘subservience’: ‘He should disembowel himself’

Medvedev said joint statement ‘betrayed the memory of hundreds of thousands of Japanese who were burned in the nuclear fire of Hiroshima and Nagasaki’

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Kishida, Biden agree to cement alliance

WASHINGTON -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. President Joe Biden agreed to strengthen the bilateral alliance's deterrence and response capabilities when the two leaders met at the White House in Washington on Friday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Ramirez, Bass elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

Former sluggers Alex Ramirez and Randy Bass were elected to Japan pro baseball's Hall of Fame on Friday, along with composer Yuji Koseki (1909-'89), who composed the theme song for the national high school baseball championship.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Russian ex-President Medvedev says Japanese PM should disembowel himself

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev accused Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday of shameful subservience to the United States and suggested he should ritually disembowel himself.

Reuters

Giakoumakis Celtic transfer exit close with Urawa Red Diamonds deal 'agreed' and medical 'set'

The Greek hitman - who joined the Hoops 18 months ago in a £2.5million deal from VVV-Venlo - looks set to depart the Scottish champions for a new adventure in Japan.

Glasgow Live

Giorgos Giakoumakis 'set for' Urawa Red Diamonds medical after Celtic striker agrees terms with J League rich kids

Reports in Japan claim the Greek striker is travelling to the country to finalise his switch from Parkhead.

Daily Record

Japan's Kishida says allies must act in concert on China

Japan, the United States and Europe must act in unison on China, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said in Washington on Friday, during a visit aimed at enhancing Tokyo's U.S. alliance in the face of growing challenges from Beijing.

Reuters

U.S.-Japan warn against use of force or coercion anywhere in world

The United States and Japan on Friday reiterated the importance of peace and stability in Taiwan Strait and warned against any use of a nuclear weapon by Russia in Ukraine.

Reuters

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Motor1

Toyota GR Yaris Concepts Focus On Rally Racing At Tokyo Auto Salon

Sebastien Ogier and Kalle Rovanpera Edition concepts will be available for purchase in Japan at a later date.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Biden and Kishida Discuss Japan ‘Stepping up’ Security

President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida were holding wide-ranging talks at the White House on Friday as Japan looks to build security cooperation with allies in a time of provocative Chinese and North Korean military action. The two administrations were also ready to seal an agreement to…

Reuters

Biden tells Kishida U.S. strongly supports defense of Japan

U.S. President Joe Biden welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House on Friday and told him that the United States strongly supports the defense of Japan.

Al Jazeera

US ‘fully committed’ to Japan alliance, Biden tells Kishida

Talks in Washington are part of Japanese prime minister’s diplomatic blitz to boost partnerships amid China pressure.

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Football London

Chelsea secure signing of highly-rated Japanese teenager who lit up Under-20s World Cup

The Blues have made their first signing of the window with a nod to the future of the club's dominance.

Tribune News Service

Japan indicts suspected killer of former premier Abe

Japanese prosecutors indicted a man in his 40s on charges of fatally shooting former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe last year in a crime that horrified the country and triggered a scandal over the ruling party’s links with a fringe religion.

Los Angeles Times

US and Japan's new defense strategy sends stark warning to China

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will welcome Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House on Friday, a meeting intended to signal a more confrontational approach to China as Tokyo's defense turns south toward the Taiwan Strait.

Dynamite News

Malaysia Open: HS Prannoy Crashes Out In Quarterfinals, Loses To Kodai Naraoka

Indian ace shuttler HS Prannoy crashed out of the Malaysian Open after suffering a defeat to Japan's Kodai Naraoka at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur on Friday. Read on for details:

Dynamite News

Japan Ex-PM Abe's Killer Indicted For Murder By Japanese Prosecutors

Japanese prosecutors on Friday indicted the man suspected of killing former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Read on for details:

The Japan News/Yomiuri

S. Korea considers Japan relations in new proposal on compensation

SEOUL -- In an open forum on one of the most contentious issues between Japan and South Korea, a high-ranking South Korean government official laid out the details on Thursday for a plan to resolve the conflict over compensation for wartime requisitioned workers from the Korean Peninsula.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan, U.S. shift focus to defense of Nansei Islands

WASHINGTON -- A clear takeaway from the latest 2-plus-2 talks of the Japanese and U.S. foreign and defense ministers was the shift toward reinforcing the defense of the Nansei Islands.

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