Japan's top pop agency apologizes for alleged sexual abuse by late founder
The head of Japan's biggest music agency has apologized over allegations of years-long sexual abuse committed by its founder, the late entertainment mogul Johnny Kitagawa.
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Global executions at highest rate for five years - Amnesty report
Iran, Saudi Arabia and Egypt carried out 90% of the 883 recorded in 2022, Amnesty International says.
1970-01-01 08:00
Vladimir Kara-Murza's mother speaks to the BBC
Elena Gordon's son Vladimir Kara-Murza was convicted of treason for criticising Putin's war in Ukraine.
1970-01-01 08:00
Rakuten to Issue New Shares to Raise Up to $2.2 Billion, Sources Say
Rakuten Group Inc. plans to issue new shares to raise as much as ¥300 billion ($2.2 billion) to
1970-01-01 08:00
Japanese Household Electricity Prices Will Jump Up to 42%
The Japanese government will allow seven of nation’s major power companies to raise household electricity prices from June,
1970-01-01 08:00
Microsoft’s Activision Deal Gets Sliver of Hope as EU Defies UK
Microsoft Corp.’s $69 billion takeover bid for games developer Activision Blizzard Inc. came back from the brink after
1970-01-01 08:00
Was Aaron Judge cheating vs. Blue Jays on 2-HR night?
The Blue Jays broadcast caught Aaron Judge's eyes wandering during an at-bat and now fans think the Yankees slugger was cheating. Was he?Aaron Judge was feeling it at the plate on Monday night against the Blue Jays. He hit two home runs as the Yankees opened the new series with a 7-4 win....
1970-01-01 08:00
Funds Urge Toyota to Boost Disclosure Around Climate Lobbying
European investors have urged Toyota Motor Corp. to improve disclosure of its lobbying on climate change ahead of
1970-01-01 08:00
Aaron Boone Freaks Out, Throws Gum After Getting Ejected For Complaining About Horrible Strike Call
VIDEO: Aaron Judge homered after Aaron Boone was ejected and threw gum.
1970-01-01 08:00
IPL: The remarkable reinvention of cricket legend MS Dhoni at 41
MS Dhoni has successfully transformed himself into a formidable lower-order batsman for his IPL team.
1970-01-01 08:00
Sixers are between a rock and a hard place with James Harden's future
How the Philadelphia 76ers handle James Harden's impending free agency could determine the franchise's path for the next half-decade.Ask members of the Philadelphia 76ers fanbase how they feel about James Harden right now and the answers will range from absolute disgust to, well, absol...
1970-01-01 08:00
3 Boston Red Sox to blame for embarrassing sweep at Cardinals' hands
The Boston Red Sox were swept by the Cardinals over the weekend and dropped to last in the AL East. Here are the players to blame for the skid.Entering the weekend in fourth place in the AL East but in overall a great spot in the American League, it seemed like a prime opportunity for the Boston...
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