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Verdict due in landmark Japan army sexual assault case
AFP, Published on 08/12/2023
» TOKYO - A Japanese court is due Tuesday to give a verdict in the landmark trial of three ex-soldiers accused of sexual assault in a country where still very few victims come forward.
'Freedom day' in England as virus ramps up in Asia
AFP, Published on 19/07/2021
» LONDON - England lifted most pandemic restrictions Monday despite surging infections and dire warnings from experts, as the Delta variant sweeps parts of Europe and Asia, where new cases are threatening to scupper the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
Fourth Covid case in Olympic Village as Toyota rules out Games ads
AFP, Published on 19/07/2021
» TOKYO: The Tokyo Olympic Village was hit by a fourth coronavirus case on Monday and major sponsor Toyota said it will not run any Games-related TV ads as the event struggles for support just days before the opening ceremony.
Sponsor Toyota says no Olympic ads during Tokyo Games
AFP, Published on 19/07/2021
» TOKYO - Tokyo 2020 sponsor Toyota won't run any Olympic TV ads during the Games or send executives to the opening ceremony, an official told AFP on Monday, as the coronavirus-hit event struggles for public support.
Tokyo court rules on high-profile journalist rape case
AFP, Published on 18/12/2019
» TOKYO - A Tokyo court will Wednesday rule on a damages lawsuit by journalist Shiori Ito, who has accused a former TV reporter with close ties to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of rape.
Tokyo court rules on high-profile journalist rape case
AFP, Published on 18/12/2019
» TOKYO - A Tokyo court will Wednesday rule on a damages lawsuit by journalist Shiori Ito, who has accused a former TV anchor with close ties to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of rape.
Japanese women confront grim taboo by saying 'me too'
AFP, Published on 01/04/2018
» TOKYO: When Rinko Nakajiri was first raped by a producer who seduced her with the promise of a record deal, the 17-year-old singer kept quiet, terrified about her career prospects.