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Pokemon store stabbing spotlights importance of treatment for stalkers
Revelations that the offender had been arrested for stalking begs the question: Why could the murder not be prevented?
Source: The Japan Times
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BOJ keeps options open by citing dual risks in regional reports
Traders see a roughly 66% chance of a rate hike this month, according to pricing in the overnight swaps market, as the war in Iran could raise upside inflation risks for Japan.
Source: The Japan Times
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Sumo Unites Ireland: An Unexpected Connection
An amateur sumo federation in Ireland is bridging divides. This unique cultural exchange highlights the global reach of Japanese traditions.
Source: The Japan Times
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Osaka's Lost Deer Finds Home & Snacks!
A deer wandered into downtown Osaka, surprising locals. Now, it has a new home, name, and plenty of snacks!
Source: Japan Today
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Lakers' Luka Doncic to seek treatment hamstring strain in Europe
Doncic sustained the injury in Thursday's 139-96 loss to Oklahoma City. The team announced Friday after an MRI that he will miss at least the remainder of the regular season.
Source: The Japan Times
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North Korea distancing itself from Iran to leave door open for U.S. talks, Seoul says
Seoul's spy agency said Pyongyang had not sent weapons or aid to Tehran, while carefully managing its public messaging since the war's start.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan-owned tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz
Iran has effectively closed the strait, a critical route for global crude oil and gas, leading to fuel shortages and soaring energy prices across the globe.
Source: The Japan Times
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America’s big personalities are shrinking its greatness
A new generation wearied of managerialism, partly because memories of the bad old days faded and partly because managerialism, like all regimes, became self-indulgent.
Source: The Japan Times
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How many people have been killed in the Iran war?
Thousands across the Middle East have died in the Iran war, which began when the U.S. and Israel struck Iran on Feb. 28.
Source: The Japan Times
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Testosterone isn’t a magic cure-all for middle age
The reality is that there is currently no FDA-approved testosterone product for women.
Source: The Japan Times
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