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Japan hotels reject tattooed bathers
Published on 21/10/2015
» TOKYO — A government survey showed Wednesday that 56% of Japanese hotels and inns do not allow tattooed visitors to enter public bathing areas as opposed to 31% that do, while 13% allow entry under certain conductions such as if tattoos are hidden.
Spending by foreign tourists in Japan hits record
Published on 21/10/2015
» TOKYO — Spending by foreign tourists in Japan hit a record 2.60 trillion yen (770 billion baht) in the January-September period, already surpassing the all-time high of 2.28 trillion yen for the whole of last year, the Japanese government said Wednesday.
Benitez hits back at claims of 'defensive' Madrid
AFP, Published on 21/10/2015
» PARIS - Real Madrid coach Rafa Benitez hit back at suggestions that he has turned the Spanish giants into an overly defensive side ahead of their Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.
IBM plays down earnings miss as part of evolution
AFP, Published on 21/10/2015
» LAGUNA BEACH (UNITED STATES) - IBM's top executive on Tuesday played down an earnings miss that hammered the technology old-timer's shares, saying the company is evolving to thrive in a new age.
Consumer Reports hits reliability of 'best car' Tesla
AFP, Published on 21/10/2015
» NEW YORK - Two months after the influential Consumer Reports called Tesla's Model S the best-performing car ever, it pulled back slightly Tuesday, saying the luxury electric has more than average repair issues.
CNN aims for cool factor with new online video service
AFP, Published on 21/10/2015
» WASHINGTON - A new CNN-funded video startup launched Tuesday, aims for the cool, young and connected audiences the cable news channel is missing.
Ferrari prices IPO at $52/share, top of range: source
AFP, Published on 21/10/2015
» NEW YORK - Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari priced at $52 a share, the ceiling of its pricing range in an initial public offering, a banking souce said Tuesday.
Star Wars ticket sales smash records
AFP, Published on 21/10/2015
» LOS ANGELES - Advance ticket sales for the new Star Wars film have smashed records two months before the highly anticipated sci-fi sequel is set to hit screens.
Rakitic double eases Barcelona past BATE
AFP, Published on 21/10/2015
» BARYSAW (BELARUS) - European champions Barcelona edged closer to sealing their place in the last 16 of the Champions League as Ivan Rakitic's double handed them a comfortable 2-0 win away at BATE Borisov.
Refreshed Pharoah primed for Breeders' Cup bid
AFP, Published on 21/10/2015
» ARCADIA (UNITED STATES) - Bob Baffert's time with American Pharoah is winding down, but the trainer believes US racing's first Triple Crown hero in 37 years is primed for a shot at Breeders' Cup glory.