Microsoft retires Skype, internet call pioneer
[Japan Today] - 02/28/2025
Microsoft on Friday announced it was retiring Skype, the online voice and video call pioneer that the tech titan acquired in 2011. "Starting in May 2025, Skype will…
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Where things stand as Congress tries to avoid a partial government shutdown in two weeks
As House members finished voting for the week and left Washington, the lead Democrat on the House Appropriations (…)
[Japan Today] - 28/02/2025
Russia offers to restore direct air links with U.S., during Istanbul talks
Russia has offered the United States to restore direct air links between the two countries during the latest round (…)
[Japan Today] - 28/02/2025
Japan wildfire burns largest area in over 30 years as blaze rages on
A forest fire in northeastern Japan has scorched the largest area of land in more than 30 years, the central (…)
[Japan Today] - 28/02/2025
Trump cuts short talks with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy after Oval Office blow-up
President Donald Trump berated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for being “disrespectful” Friday in an (…)
[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
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
Japan OKs measures to digitally streamline justice procedures
Japan's cabinet on Friday approved a draft bill to revise laws related to the handling of criminal investigations (…)
[Japan Today] - 28/02/2025
Austrian skier Huetter wins World Cup downhill
Cornelia Huetter won the first women’s World Cup downhill since the Alpine skiing world championships on Friday to (…)
[Japan Today] - 28/02/2025
Mercedes driver George Russell is fastest on final day of F1 pre-season testing
George Russell posted the fastest time on the final day of Formula 1 preseason testing Friday after the afternoon (…)
[Japan Today] - 28/02/2025
Meta plans stand-alone AI app: report
Meta plans to add an artificial intelligence app to its stable of stand-alone offerings including Instagram, (…)
[Japan Today] - 28/02/2025
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
