Ex-Olympus CEO gets suspended sentence on drug charge
[Japan Today] - 12/27/2024
The Tokyo District Court on Friday sentenced the former president and CEO of Olympus to 10 months in prison, suspended for three years, after convicting him of receiving…
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Conflict between Turkey and Kurdish groups rises around key dam in northern Syria
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[Japan Today] - 9/01/2025
U.S.-Japan ties strong despite blocked Nippon Steel deal: ambassador
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[Japan Today] - 9/01/2025
Djokovic handed tough Australian Open draw; Sinner faces Jarry test
World number one Jannik Sinner was drawn Thursday against big-hitting Nicolas Jarry to start his Australian Open (…)
[Japan Today] - 9/01/2025
46 Japanese entities hit by cyberattacks since year-end
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[Japan Today] - 10/01/2025
Osaka to play Australian Open after 'devastating' injury pullout
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[Japan Today] - 10/01/2025
Firefighters make progress slowing wildfires while Los Angeles grapples with scope of devastation
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[Japan Today] - 9/01/2025
Survivors patrol as looters prey on fire-wrecked Los Angeles
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[Japan Today] - 10/01/2025
Biden set to push new Russia sanctions before Trump era begins
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[Japan Today] - 9/01/2025
Japan, Malaysia agree to deepen ties over security, energy
Japan and Malaysia agreed at their summit on Friday to strengthen ties to ensure regional security based on the rule (…)
[Japan Today] - 10/01/2025
Austria's far-right led coalition talks set to begin; thousands protest
Talks to form a coalition government led by Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPO) will begin on Friday, the party (…)
[Japan Today] - 9/01/2025
Trade war worries loom over Las Vegas tech show
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