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Two die, nine missing after cargo ship sinks off Japan
Thirteen crew members were rescued from a cargo ship that sank off southwestern Japan early on Wednesday during fierce winter…
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World Cup
2022 World Cup: Japan 2 – 1 Spain
Japan staged another extraordinary World Cup comeback to reach the last 16, overcoming a stunned Spain side who were fortunate…
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World Cup
2022 World Cup: Spain 1 – 1 Germany
Niclas Fullkrug gave Germany a precious point against Spain as they fight for World Cup survival. Germany’s hopes of reaching…
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2022 World Cup: Japan 0 – 1 Costa Rica
Japan failed to take another step towards the World Cup knockout rounds as Keysher Fuller’s late goal earned Costa Rica…
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Japan’s SoftBank reports record quarterly net loss
Japan’s SoftBank Group on Monday reported a record quarterly net loss of $23.4-billion after interest rate hikes tanked tech shares.…
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South Africa News
Tavern shootings: Incidents are a reflection of culture of violence
The recent tavern shootings in Mamelodi, Orlando and Pietermaritzburg have thrust violence in South Africa into the spotlight once again.…
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South Africa News
Brazen copper thieves strike at traffic lights
For most people, winter is orange season. For cable thieves it’s an opportunity to board trucks carrying refrigerated containers. Armed…
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World News
Japan announces limited test tourism as step to full re-opening
Japan said on Tuesday, it would start conducting “test tourism” in the form of limited package tours in May as…
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South Africa News
Tokyo to recognise same-sex partnerships from November
Tokyo will begin recognizing same-s.e.x partnerships from November after revising current rules, officials said Wednesday, becoming the largest city in…
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Japan unveils $48 billion package to ease rising price pain
Japan unveiled a $48.6-billion economic package on Tuesday that includes handouts for low-income families to help cushion the impact of…
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South Africa News
Workers asking for salary advances to cover transport costs
A local fintech company, Paymenow, which allows employees to access salary advances, says more users are now requesting early access…
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Japan issues power warning after quake hits supply
Japan‘s government warned on Tuesday of possible widespread electricity outages for Tokyo and its surrounding regions as power plants hit…
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Lifestyle
REVEALED: This is why you feel sleepy after eating
Many people have experienced extreme fatigue after eating a heavy lunch. After a meal, blood circulation dramatically changes. This could…
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World News
First Omicron case detected in Japan
Japan on Tuesday confirmed its first case of the Omicron coronavirus variant, a day after authorities announced new Covid border…
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President Joe Biden orders release of 50m barrels from US strategic oil reserves
President Joe Biden announced Tuesday he has ordered the release of 50 million barrels of oil from the US strategic…
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Motoring
Japan’s Subaru unveils first all-electric car
Japan’s Subaru Corp (7270.T) on Thursday unveiled its first all-electric vehicle (EV), the Solterra, the result of a two-year joint…
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COVID-19: India to export 8 million jabs in October
India will export eight million coronavirus vaccine jabs by the end of October after ending its ban on sending doses…
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COVID-19: Japan detects more Moderna vaccine contamination
Japan’s Okinawa region suspended the use of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine on Sunday after another contamination was spotted, the local government…
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Soccer News
Tokyo Olympics: Brazil, Japan, Mexico and Spain reach semi-finals
Tokyo Olympics: Brazil, Japan, Mexico and Spain reach semi-finals. A first-half strike from Matheus Cunha put the defending champions through…
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Lifestyle
List of top 10 countries with the smartest people in the world
Well-known global speaker and entrepreneur Eric Thomas once said: “Knowledge is the new money.” He was alluding to the currency…
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