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Japan’s continuing struggle with gender parity

Investing in women’s education and health may have limited impact if it is a society trapped in gender norms

The Hindu · Aug 28, 2022

US investigates fake heiress who infiltrated Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort

A Ukrainian woman posed as a Rothschild to gain access to the Florida resort, heightening fears over security lapses

The Guardian - US · Aug 27, 2022

NPA report calls for enhanced measures against online instructions for homemade weapons

A National Police Agency security inspection report on the fatal shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe emphasizes that there was a lack of awareness that even individuals with no ties to terrorist organizations can easily obtain information about how to make firearms and explosives on the internet.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Aug 26, 2022

Japan’s police chief to resign after fatal shooting of Shinzo Abe

Itaru Nakamura says fresh start needed after assassination ‘to ensure this never happens again’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 25, 2022

Japan police chief resigning over assassination of ex-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

Shinzo Abe was shot dead at the age of 67 at a political campaign event in Nara in western Japan

Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2022

Japan police chief to resign over shooting death of former prime minister

A police report found holes in former prime minister Shinzo Abe's protection that allowed the alleged attacker to shoot him from behind.

WEKU · Aug 25, 2022

Japan police chief to resign over Abe shooting death

Japan’s national police chief says he will resign to take responsibility over the assassination of former leader Shinzo Abe last month

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2022

Japan police chief to resign over Abe shooting, citing 'fresh start'

Japan's National Police Agency chief said on Thursday he will resign to take responsibility for the murder of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, citing the need for a "fresh start" for the organisation and its security duties.

Reuters · Aug 25, 2022

PM Modi may attend state funeral of Shinzo Abe

Japanese media report on the planned visit, India yet to make announcement

The Hindu · Aug 24, 2022

Human nature can steer people away from new things – and that can blind them to novel threats

There’s a military aphorism that generals are always fighting the last war. It’s a natural human tendency to focus on the kinds of threats you’re used to while playing down the likelihood or importance of some new sort of attack.

The Conversation · Aug 24, 2022