Mar. 6, 2015 (Fri.)
In the News
Kawasaki teen murder highlights hardships faced by single parents in Japan (17:55 JST)
The murder of a 13-year-old boy in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, has highlighted problems faced by single parents in Japan. Caugh... Full article
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Harrison Ford crash-lands plane on golf course
- All 3 suspects admit involvement in assault on Kawasaki boy found murdered
- Master copy of scroll unveils handwriting of renowned medieval poets Photo
- Gov't considering having local gov'ts shoulder post-disaster reconstruction costs
- Nuclear regulator says preventive measures lacking for Monju fast-breeder reactor
- Bamboo lanterns prepared to mark 4th anniversary of March 11 disaster Photo
- Editorial: New inheritance rules must not cause further disputes among heirs NEW
- Editorial: Russian gov't shouldn't shroud murder of opposition leader in darkness NEW
- Yoroku: Theories abound in wake of Russian opposition leader's murder NEW
- Bamboo lanterns prepared to mark 4th anniversary of March 11 disaster PhotoNEW
- Editorial: Diet should stiffen regulations on political donations
- News Navigator: What are the problems with corporate political donations?
- Editorial: New inheritance rules must not cause further disputes among heirs Photo
- Editorial: Russian gov't shouldn't shroud murder of opposition leader in darkness Photo
- Editorial: Diet should stiffen regulations on political donations Photo
- Editorial: Murder of Kawasaki boy a wake-up call for adults Photo
- Editorial: More debate needed on Defense Ministry reform plan Photo
- Yoroku: Theories abound in wake of Russian opposition leader's murder Photo
- Yoroku: Residents face crucial choice over splitting up Osaka Photo
- Yoroku: TEPCO must not fear telling the truth on Fukushima plant leaks Photo
- Yoroku: The dreaded arrival of sneezing season Photo
- Yoroku: Those who don't already understand may never understand Photo
- Kaleidoscope of the Heart: People in your 50s, now is the time to act Photo
- Kaleidoscope of the heart: Young people should reach out to adults more Photo
- Hope springs for end to patriarchal Civil Code provisions on surnames, remarriage
- As I See It: Honoring Kenji Goto's dying wish Photo
- Kaleidoscope of the Heart: When the world goes to hell in a hand basket... Photo
- Politicians got funds from government-subsidized firms under lax law
- U.S., EU miscalculated Russia's true intentions over Ukraine
- Agricultural cooperatives to get first drastic reforms in 60 years
- Abe fears hostage crisis could affect debate on security bills Photo
- Conventional wisdom ineffective against mania of 'Islamic State'
- News Navigator: What are problems with corporate political donations?
- News Navigator: Why were death sentences by lay judges overturned by high courts?
- News Navigator: How is spent nuclear fuel cooled without water?
- News Navigator: How will mixed-gender synchronized swimming affect sporting events?
- News Navigator: What challenges does NHK face for its international broadcasts?
- Going Nuclear: Nuclear technology a symbol of Iran's national pride (Pt. 28) Photo
- Going Nuclear: Moving closer through the power of sport (Pt. 27) Photo
- Going Nuclear: Veiled adoration of the U.S. (Pt. 26) Photo
- Going Nuclear: Offense and defense using Zero fighter technology (Pt. 25) Photo
- Going Nuclear: Iran's chemical weapons program sealed off (Pt. 24) Photo
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World's oldest person turns 117, celebrates by eating cake
(11:22 JST)
OSAKA (Kyodo) -- Misao Okawa, a Japanese woman recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest living person, turned 11...
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Japan ranks 113th worldwide in women in parliament after 2014 vote
(11:20 JST)
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan rose in a global ranking of the proportion of women in parliament over the past year -- to 113th out of 190...
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European Central Bank: Recovery is strengthening
(11:16 JST)
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) -- The European Central Bank will unleash its 1.1 trillion euro ($1.2 trillion) stimulus program on Monday --...
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Applications for US jobless aid inch up to a 10-month high
(11:12 JST)
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The number of people seeking unemployment benefits rose last week to the highest level since May, though the pa...
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IPhone 6's popularity drives Apple's China share to record
(11:11 JST)
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- A consumer survey showed the popularity of the iPhone 6 has driven Apple's market share in China to its...
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Google providing car insurance quotes in latest expansion
(11:11 JST)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Google is helping California drivers shop for car insurance as part of a new service that could foreshadow t...
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Iraq says Islamic State militants 'bulldozed' ancient site
(10:49 JST)
BAGHDAD (AP) -- Islamic State militants "bulldozed" the renowned archaeological site of the ancient city of Nimrud in northern Ira...
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Golf: Holmes opens 4-shot lead at Blue Monster
(10:45 JST)
DORAL, Fla. (AP) -- J.B. Holmes never liked the old Blue Monster at Doral because he thought it was too easy for a World Golf Cham...
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Harrison Ford crash-lands plane on golf course
(10:41 JST)
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Harrison Ford crash-landed his small vintage airplane at a Los Angeles golf course Thursday, shortly after tak...
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Haiku: March 6, 2015
(10:30 JST)
ice fishing...the hole too smallfor the full moon--Cezar-Florin Ciobica (Botosani, Romania)Selected by Isamu Hashimoto
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U.S. offices in Washington close ahead of winter weather
(10:07 JST)
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A strong cold front moving across the eastern U.S. Thursday dumped deep snow in some regions and prompted the f...
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Military recognizes WikiLeaks defendant Manning as a woman
(10:03 JST)
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A military appeals court is recognizing the transgender defendant accused of leaking classified information to ...
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Film Review: The jumbled machinery of 'Chappie' never clicks
(10:00 JST)
(AP) -- Neill Blomkamp's "Chappie" is a curious Frankenstein.It's set in a near-future Johannesburg policed by robots, but it's no...
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El Nino finally here; but this one is weak, weird and late
(08:09 JST)
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A long anticipated El Nino has finally arrived.The National Weather Service on Thursday proclaimed the phenomen...
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NATO, Russia exchange barbs reminiscent of Cold War days
(08:07 JST)
RIGA, Latvia (AP) -- NATO and Russia exchanged heated language reminiscent of Cold War days on Thursday with accusations of sinist...
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Italian prime minister in Moscow to discuss Russia-EU ties
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MOSCOW (AP) -- Italy's prime minister visited Moscow on Thursday in a bid to repair ties that have been hurt by Russia-West tensio...
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EU urges Russia to forget old gas contract with Ukraine
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BRUSSELS (AP) -- The European Union is concerned that Russia might want to enforce its old gas contract with Ukraine once their cu...
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Russia launches military drills in the southwest
(08:04 JST)
MOSCOW (AP) -- Russia's military on Thursday launched maneuvers of air defense forces in the southwest of the country, the latest ...
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U.K. report: Spy agencies should seek female recruits online
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LONDON (AP) -- British lawmakers say the country's intelligence agencies, which inspired James Bond, aren't doing enough to promot...
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Indonesia rejects Australia offer of swap to stop executions
(07:59 JST)
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) -- Indonesian officials said Thursday they will reject an Australian offer to swap prisoners as part of a...