Full-back Alex Goode extends his Saracens contract until 2023, but will spend next season on loan at Japanese side NEC Green Rockets. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM sparks anger with near-identical speeches in Hiroshima and Nagasaki
He talks gibberish and leaves,’ says one survivor after plagiarism app detects 93% match in speeches given days apart ... ( read original story ...)
Japan faces WW2 anniversary in shadow of coronavirus
In a 4 1/2-minute radio speech on Aug. 15, 1945, Emperor Hirohito announced Japan's surrender in World War Two, telling his subjects he had resolved to pave the way for peace by "enduring the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan faces World War Two anniversary in shadow of coronavirus
In a 4 1/2-minute radio speech on Aug. 15, 1945, Emperor Hirohito announced Japan's surrender in World War Two, telling his subjects he had resolved to pave the way for peace by "enduring the ... ( read original story ...)
The Japan Firms Behind Mauritius Oil-leak Ship
The Japanese firm that operates a ship leaking fuel off the coast of Mauritius has been involved in accidents before, including a 2006 oil spill in the Indian Ocean. Mitsui OSK Lines operates the MV ... ( read original story ...)
India, Bangladesh traders demand trial run of vessels through protocol route on Gomati river this month
Traders of India and Bangladesh have demanded a trial run of vessels on the Gomati river this month to operationalise the Indo-Bangla protoc. ( read original story ...)
Stokes’ Absence Leaves England With Pakistan Problem
England may have won the series opener against Pakistan but the absence of Ben Stokes leaves them with arguably the bigger selection headache going into Thursday's second Test at Southampton. Pakistan ... ( read original story ...)
England v Pakistan: Zak Crawley set to play, but what about the bowling line-up?
How to replace StokesIf anything this decision has been made simpler by the fact that Ben Stokes played as a batsman only in the past two Tests (even if he eventually recovered from injury enough to ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: India’s cases top 2.3M, fatality rate drops
Singapore’s government says most foreign workers can now resume work as their dormitories have been cleared of COVID-19 after months of lockdown and virus testing. People living in the crowded ... ( read original story ...)
US risks China’s ire by raising prospect of Taiwan trade deal
US health secretary Alex Azar has raised the possibility of a trade deal with Taiwan during a historic visit to the country this week in remarks that are likely to trigger protests from Beijing. ( read original story ...)