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EU Denounces Human Rights Violations in Sudan

The European Union, Canada, Korea and the United States denounced on Monday the human rights violations reported in Sudan. A report by the Human Rights Council on its 49th session indicated that the countries condemned the “sustained attempts to unduly limit freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.” They raised concerns…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Japan freezes assets of more Russian officials, oligarchs

Latest sanctions target 20 Russians, including deputy chiefs of staff for President Vladimir Putin’s administration.

Al Jazeera

Japan unveils new sanctions on Russians, bans refinery equipment exports

Japan has frozen the assets of an additional 32 Russian and Belarusian officials and oligarchs following the invasion of Ukraine, the Ministry of Finance announced on Tuesday.

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Japanese prosecutors investigating SMBC Nikko after management arrests - Asahi

Tokyo prosecutors are investigating SMBC Nikko Securities Inc following the arrest of four executives on accusations of market manipulation, the Asahi Newspaper reported on Tuesday.

Reuters

Ukraine latest updates: Zelenskyy calls for more support

Ukraine news from March 8: Ukraine’s president pushed for more support in address to the British parliament.

Al Jazeera

Ukrainians in Japan pray for peace in Tokyo church

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, Ukrainians living in Japan were among those praying for peace at a Tokyo church on Sunday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan flag bearer Kawayoke wins gold in para cross-country skiing

BEIJING -- Taiki Kawayoke, Japan's flag bearer for the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Paralympics, won a gold medal in para cross-country skiing on Monday.

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Japan's Muraoka grabs second skiing gold at Beijing Paralympics

BEIJING -- Alpine skier Momoka Muraoka bagged a second gold medal on Sunday at the Beijing Winter Paralympic Games.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

North Korea issues chilling photos taken from onboard a MISSILE heading to space

The launch was condemned by nations across the world, including the US, Britain and Japan - the missile reached up to 390 miles making North Korea visible from above

Daily Mirror

Polar route to Japan is back as Japan Airlines avoids Russian airspace

Passengers cross the International Date Line, ‘losing’ a day en route to the Japanese capital

The Independent UK

NOVN: A Banner Year for Novan - 2021 Results

By John Vandermosten, CFA NASDAQ:NOVN READ THE FULL NOVN RESEARCH REPORT

Benzinga

China Lashes Washington over Quad, North Korea

China’s top diplomat on Monday accused Washington of trying to create an Asian version of the US-European NATO military alliance and said it is up to the Biden administration to improve relations with North Korea. US policy toward East Asia and the Indian Ocean and efforts to strengthen military ties…

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Japan’s ‘killing stone’ splits in two, releasing superstitions amid the sulphur springs

Legend has it there is an evil spirit trapped in the Sessho-seki stone, so what happens now that the stone is broken?

The Guardian - AU

Artists Taka Perry & Kentaro Yoshida On Life, Japan & Creating Art

This article originally appeared on VICE Australia. Japan is one of the few countries on the planet that was never colonised by a Western power. This, combined with it being an island nation and its reluctance to open up to the rest of the world until very recently, has created a…

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Latest Ukraine updates: UN urges safe passage for civilians

Russia-Ukraine news from March 7: Kyiv says Russian shelling is preventing evacuation of civilians and delivery of aid.

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Rallies supporting Ukraine take place in various parts of Japan

Rallies protesting Russia's invasion of Ukraine were held in parts of Japan on Saturday, with Ukrainians living in Japan calling for the immediate withdrawal of Russian troops and tougher economic sanctions on Russia by the international community.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Muraoka wins gold, Morii grabs bronze on Day 1 of Beijing Paralympics

BEIJING -- Alpine skier Momoka Muraoka won gold in the sitting category of the women's downhill on Saturday, becoming the first Japanese medalist at the Beijing Paralympic Winter Games, which opened Friday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Flag-bearer Kawayoke aims for medal together with his hero

BEIJING -- As flag bearer, para-skier Taiki Kawayoke led the Japan team as it marched at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Paralympics on Friday night.

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Japan may take more action vs Russia, could impact energy sector -lawmaker

Japan may take more action in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine which could significantly impact Japan's energy sector, a senior ruling-party lawmaker said on Sunday, while expressing caution toward a complete end to Russia oil and gas usage.

Irish Mirror

Irish Abroad: The 19-year-old racing driver competing across the globe in bid for F1 success

"Japan attracted my attention due to its racing category’s track record in producing F1 drivers such as Eddie Irvine, Micheal Schumacher, and David Kennedy."

Tribune News Service

Spiders from Japan could colonize the US East Coast

Great, now it’s a plague a spiders.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

PRINT/ Vehicles eyed for depopulated areas

Level 4 automated vehicle networks are currently being tested across Japan as a potential means of public transportation, especially in rural areas with declining and aging populations.

Asharq Al-Awsat

N.Korea Conducts Ninth Missile Test in 2022

North Korea conducted its ninth weapons test of the year on Saturday, firing a suspected ballistic missile toward the sea to the east of the Korean peninsula just days before South Korea's presidential election. The launch drew condemnation from governments in the United States, South Korea, and Japan, which fear…

Reuters

N. Korean projectile reached estimated height of 550 km, says Japan defence minister

A North Korean projectile launched on Saturday is estimated to have reached a height of 550 km (340 miles) and flown for a distance of 300 km (190 miles), Japanese Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi said.

ABC News

Mardi Gras parade participants set for a proud, loud night for all the world to see

This will be Mandy's first Mardi Gras, while Fiona is a parade veteran. They agree on one thing: there's work still to be done for equality for the LGBTQIA+ community and Mardi Gras is one place to keep the work going.

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