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Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson to remain in detention in Greenland

American-Canadian anti-whaling activist Paul Watson will remain in custody pending a decision to potentially extradite him to Japan, a Greenland court ruled on Thursday. Watson was arrested in Greenland last month on an international arrest warrant and is facing charges related to a 2010 confrontation with Japanese whaling ships.

France 24

Hideki Matsuyama Robbed at London Airport Along With His Coach and Caddie

The Japanese star was traveling after the Olympics; the bronze medal he won in Paris was not taken.

Sports Illustrated

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida To Step Down In September

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida steps aside from party leadership vote, setting the stage for a new leader amidst corruption scandals and declining s...

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Why Aflac's CEO chose the duck

Aflac is a family business and while part of the family may get you in the door, it won't keep you there.

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Japan's Prime Minister Kishida To Step Down Next Month

Japan's Prime Minister Kishida steps down, triggering LDP leadership election. Potential for first female PM. Opposition faces challenges.

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Explainer: Japan's prime minister prepares to step down. Why, and what's next?

Japan’s embattled Prime Minister Fumio Kishida surprised the country Wednesday by announcing that he’ll step down when his party picks a new leader next month

The Independent UK

Logan Paul Denies Being Banned From Japan After Controversial Video.

Logan Paul addresses rumors of Japan ban post-suicide forest video, expresses interest in WWE role.

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Japan PM Kishida, Once A Safe Pair Of Hands, Fumbles Top Job

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was seen as a safe pair of hands when his party installed him three years ago, but he soon became a liability as scandals and inflation eroded his popularity.

International Business Times

Why did Japan’s prime minister decide to step down? And who might replace him?

In a surprise announcement, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said today he would step down as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) next month, bringing his premiership to an early end.

The Conversation

Unpopular Japan PM Kishida To Step Down

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced Wednesday he will step aside next month, ending a three-year term plagued by low popularity ratings and a spluttering economy.

International Business Times

Japan Issues First-Ever Megaquake Advisory After Powerful Quake

Japan's megaquake advisory raises concerns as the nation prepares for potential major seismic events in the Nankai Trough region.

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Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he will not run for re-election in surprise announcement

Fumio Kishida suffered dwindling support ratings that dipped below 20%

Evening Standard

Japanese are worried and confused after first-ever megaquake advisory. What does it mean?

Japan issued its first-ever “megaquake advisory” last week after a powerful earthquake struck off the southeastern coast of the country’s southern main island of Kyushu

The Independent UK

Asian shares mixed as jitters calm over global markets while uncertainty lingers

Asian shares traded mixed Wednesday, as Japan’s benchmark perked but quickly ran out of steam from news the prime minister won’t seek re-election as head of the ruling party

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Japanese Prime Minister Kishida To Step Down Amid Scandals

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida's decision not to seek re-election amid LDP scandals signals a push for party reform and has significant implications for J...

Al Jazeera

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he will step down in September

Kishida will not seek re-election as the leader of the ruling LDP in party elections next month.

The Guardian - UK

Japan PM Fumio Kishida announces he will step down in September

Kishida’s three-year term has been marked by scandal, rising living costs and record defence spending

International Business Times

Japan PM Kishida To Exit Party Leadership Race: Media

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida intends to drop out of the race to remain his party's leader, local media reported Wednesday, meaning an expected end to his nearly three-year premiership.

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The Independent UK

Japan's Kishida tells his ruling party he will not run in its September leadership vote, NHK says

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has notified his governing party executives that he will not run in the upcoming party leadership vote in September

ProCook unveils stunning knife range inspired by Japanese elegance

These are some of the most beautiful kitchen knives we've ever seen

The Independent UK

Elon Musk draws fire for playing down impact of atomic bombing of Japan: ‘Not as scary as people think’

‘It is not as scary as people think, basically,’ Tesla chief says

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Japanese Executive Released In Myanmar After Rice Pricing Conviction

Japanese executive released in Myanmar after rice pricing violation conviction. Myanmar faces economic instability amidst civil unrest and protests.

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Asian Shares Mixed As Tokyo Rebounds From Last Week's Plunge

Asian shares show mixed performance, Tokyo rebounds. Yen stabilizes, U.S. dollar strengthens. Wall Street subdued. Fed maintains high rates. Energy markets...

The Independent UK

Myanmar releases a Japanese executive after he was arrested for selling rice above set prices

A Japanese business executive who had been detained in Myanmar for more than a month has been released

The Independent UK

Runway at Japan’s Narita airport closed for hours after US cargo plane makes emergency landing

Boeing 747 jet’s crew members not injured but plane’s tyres found ruptured and wheels damaged

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