U.N. Security Council adopts resolution for Gaza humanitarian pauses
The U.N. Security Council on Wednesday called for humanitarian pauses and the protection of civilians in the war-torn Gaza Strip, in its first resolution adopted since last month
The U.N. Security Council on Wednesday called for humanitarian pauses and the protection of civilians in the war-torn Gaza Strip, in its first resolution adopted since last month
Pakistan marked 70 years of independence on Monday with flag-hoisting ceremonies, with its new Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi urging people to bury their differences and unite for the sake of the nation.
Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue of Japan will take on WBA interim champ Murodjon Akhmadaliev of Uzbekistan during a boxing world title tripleheader in September at Nagoya
A Japanese research team has succeeded in collecting platinum contained in automotive emission control systems by using a home-use microwave oven to significantly reduce the cost and time of recycling.
Wild deer at Nara Park, a popular tourist attraction in western Japan, have a unique genotype different from those of other herds on the Kii Peninsula, demonstrating more than a thousand years of being protected as messengers of gods for a shrine boasting World Heritage status, a Japanese research group has said.
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North Korea said Friday it remains open to talking with the United States to work toward peace and stability, in a markedly restrained response to U.S. President Donald Trump
Ascendant star Onosato will be under an intense spotlight as he makes his yokozuna debut at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament starting Sunday, joining Mongolian-born Hoshoryu at the highest rank.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced Tuesday that Blake Snell and Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto will pitch the first two games of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays.
New Zealand halfback TJ Perenara has joined NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes, the Japanese Top League side said Monday.
As of 11 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 19
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Scorching heat continued to bake a vast area of Japan on Monday, sending the mercury to 41 C and prompting the weather agency to issue heatstroke warnings.
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Tokyo reported a record 822 new coronavirus infections on Thursday, topping the 800 mark for the first time and heightening concerns about the strain on the nation
Kenta Maeda pitched seven scoreless innings for his 10th win of the season to help lift the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Atlanta Braves 3-2 for their ninth consecutive victory on Tuesday.
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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida