Where things stand as Congress tries to avoid a partial government shutdown in two weeks
[Japan Today] - 02/28/2025
As House members finished voting for the week and left Washington, the lead Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, Rep. Rosa DeLauro, voiced frustration that Republicans had yet…
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Ruling bloc submits revised draft budget to win opposition support
Japan's ruling bloc on Friday submitted to the Diet a revised fiscal 2025 draft budget, with the minority government (…)
[Japan Today] - 28/02/2025
Coppola 'thrilled' by worst director Razzie for 'Megalopolis'
Multiple Oscar-winner Francis Ford Coppola on Friday said he was "thrilled" to accept this year's (…)
[Japan Today] - 28/02/2025
Microsoft retires Skype, internet call pioneer
Microsoft on Friday announced it was retiring Skype, the online voice and video call pioneer that the tech titan (…)
[Japan Today] - 28/02/2025
Rio's Carnival kicks off as mayor gives key to the city to King Momo
Rio de Janeiro's mayor handed over the key to the city to its Carnival monarch on Friday, opening King Momo's (…)
[Japan Today] - 28/02/2025
F1 pre-season test
RB driver Yuki Tsunoda of Japan drives his car during a Formula One pre-season test at the Bahrain International (…)
[Japan Today] - 28/02/2025
Mexico, Canada seek to forestall Trump's tariffs with anti-drug efforts
Canada and Mexico on Friday sought to show U.S. President Donald Trump's administration evidence of progress in (…)
[Japan Today] - 28/02/2025
FIFA president Infantino defends Saudi World Cup, Trump relationship
FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Friday stood by his governing body's decision to award the 2034 World Cup to (…)
[Japan Today] - 28/02/2025
What to know about the lives and deaths of Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa
Gene Hackman, a Hollywood giant and two-time Oscar winner, was found dead along with his wife and dog in their New (…)
[Japan Today] - 28/02/2025
Israel and Hamas diverge over ceasefire with first phase set to expire
An Israeli delegation in Cairo is negotiating to extend the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire when it expires on (…)
[Japan Today] - 28/02/2025
Man City, Man Utd turn to FA Cup glory to save poor seasons
Manchester City's hopes of a trophy this season now rest solely on the FA Cup ahead of Saturday's visit of (…)
[Japan Today] - 28/02/2025
2 women to play inaugural men's golf tournament in Japan
Two women will take part in the inaugural Maezawa Cup men's golf tournament in Japan from April 24-27, the JGTO Tour (…)
[Japan Today] - 28/02/2025
