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3 months, 4 weeks ago

The candidates to be Japan’s next leader include a former premier’s son and a defense expert

TOKYO — Japan will have a new leader after outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s governing Liberal Democratic Party holds a vote on Sept. 27 to choose his replacement. As digital minister, Kono has led the elimination of Japan’s reliance on fax machines, paper documents requiring “hanko” stamps and the “my number” social security identification system. Kono has said Japan faces …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Japan declares victory in 20-year ‘war on floppy disks’

The Telegraph

Japan’s government has declared victory in a 20-year war to eliminate the widespread use of floppy disks. The move is a key milestone in the Japanese government’s painstaking efforts to modernise its old-school office practices, with fax machines still ubiquitous in many departments. “We have won the war on floppy disks on June 28!” Taro Kono, the digital minister, who …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

GOP candidates elevate anti-transgender messaging as a rallying call to Christian conservatives

Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Thousands of people in one of South Carolina’s most conservative counties roared when Donald Trump promised to cut federal funding on “Day 1” for schools pushing what he called “transgender insanity” onto children. “I will keep men out of women’s sports.” The former president has repeatedly mocked transgender people during his campaign, using language about gender identity …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Glitches in Japan's unpopular MyNumber digital ID cards draw a flood of complaints

The Independent

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1 year, 8 months ago

Beyond ‘Wolf Warriors’: China’s Multidimensional Diplomacy

The Diplomat

Since Xi Jinping came to power, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has taken a significantly hardline turn. Furthermore, China cultivates foreign individuals, the so-called “old friends of the Chinese people.” During the Mao era, China adopted this multidimensional diplomacy to break out of diplomatic isolation. In addition, Li invoked the 40th anniversary theme and declared that 2018 should be “the …

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2 years ago

Climate change threatens ‘fluffy’ algae balls with extinction

The Independent

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The climate crisis could kill off the endangered rare underwater "marimo" algae balls by exposing …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Selena Gomez, Martin Short and Steve Martin filming season two of Only Murders in the Building

Daily Mail

Filming for season two of Only Murders in the Building is in full swing in New York City. Arconiacs: Everyone's favorite murder-podcasters-turned-murder-suspects, Selena Gomez, Martin Short and Steve Martin, were seen filming season two of Only Murders in the Building on Tuesday Selena, dressed in character as Mabel, sported some flood length black slacks with orange and black booties, a …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Meet Siddhartha Khosla, Emmy-nominated music composer behind the theme of Only Murders in the Building

Firstpost

With Only Murders in the Building, Indian-American Siddhartha Khosla managed to deliver a career-defining Hitchkonian score right after hitting a career-high with his sweeping work on This is Us. With Only Murders in the Building, Khosla on the other hand, managed to deliver a career-defining Hitchkonian score right after hitting a career-high with his sweeping work on This is Us. …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Only Murders in the Building star Amy Ryan on why she's not a true crime fan: I don't have the patience, I'm not a puzzle solver

Firstpost

“When I filmed this series last January through April, I came out of sweatpants and got to wear all those clothes, which was such a delight,” says Amy Ryan on her power wardrobe in the Hulu mystery-comedy Only Murders in the Building. After numerous twists and red herrings — at one point, musician Sting is suspected — Jan’s jig is …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Only Murders In the Building review: A charming comedy-mystery spruced up exchanges between two generations

Firstpost

There is much to relish in Only Murders in the Building, in which the three leads are terrific as true-crime-podcast addicts who team up when a murder is committed in their big New York apartment building. Language: English Charles: “I’ll call Mabel.” “Or should I text?” Oliver: “Calls bother them for some reason.” This little exchange, one of many charming …

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3 years, 2 months ago

TV critics have a conversation about the finale of ‘Only Murders in the Building’

LA Times

The following conversation reveals the killer in Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building,” plus some other things you might want not to know. “Only Murders in the Building,” in which podcast-obsessed trio Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez team up to uncover “Who Killed Tim Kono?,” delivered its solution Tuesday in a splendid, suspenseful, sometimes slapstick finale. Amy Ryan, …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Japan’s former foreign minister Fumio Kishida wins election, set to become next prime minister

Firstpost

The new prime minister will have to deal with crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks Tokyo: Japan’s former foreign minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. Kishida replaces outgoing party leader Prime Minister Yoshihide …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Japan’s ruling party picks Fumio Kishida as leader, set to be next prime minister

Hindustan Times

Fumio Kishida is set to become Japan’s prime minister after the ex-foreign minister overcame popular reformer, Taro Kono, to win the leadership of the country’s ruling party. Kishida, 64, was expected to be appointed Monday to succeed outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, putting him in charge of the world’s third-largest economy as it seeks to rebound from a virus emergency. …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Who will be Japan's next prime minister?

Hindustan Times

Japan's minister for vaccines and reform, Taro Kono, is way ahead of his rivals for the job as head of the country's ruling Liberal Democratic Party when party members and its elected politicians vote on Wednesday, according to opinion polls. Support of party members In contrast, former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida had 22% of rank-and-file party members on his side, …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Japan's Ruling Party Lawmakers Start Voting for New Leader and Next PM

News 18

Lawmakers in Japan’s ruling party began voting for a new leader and likely next prime minister on Wednesday ahead of a general election due in weeks and with the economy staggering from the COVID-19 pandemic. With his support in tatters ahead of the election, Prime Minister Suga surprisingly announced he would step down after only a year as the Liberal …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Japan’s next PM must work quickly on virus, economy, China

Associated Press

TOKYO — The stakes are high as Japanese governing party members vote Wednesday for four candidates seeking to replace Yoshihide Suga as prime minister. Takaichi, with the crucial backing of Suga’s predecessor, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, whose conservative vision and revisionist stance she supports, has risen fast, while Noda’s chances are fading. “Prime Minister Suga obviously had a problem …

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3 years, 3 months ago

An Uncontroversial Consensus Builder Is Poised To Become Japan's Next Leader

NPR

An Uncontroversial Consensus Builder Is Poised To Become Japan's Next Leader Enlarge this image toggle caption Du Xiaoyi/Pool via AP Du Xiaoyi/Pool via AP SEOUL, South Korea — Fumio Kishida is virtually assured to become Japan's next prime minister next week after the uncontroversial candidate was tapped to lead the country's ruling party. The LDP dominates Japan's parliament, so Kishida …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Fumio Kishida to become Japan’s next PM after LDP leadership vote

Al Jazeera

Former foreign minister wins LDP leadership race and is set to become Japan’s next prime minister. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the ruling party’s leadership election, virtually ensuring that he will become the country’s next prime minister. As the new leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, Kishida is certain to be elected the next prime minister on …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Japan's next PM must work quickly on virus, economy, China

The Hindu

The stakes are high as Japanese governing party members vote on Wednesday for four candidates seeking to replace Yoshihide Suga as prime minister. Ms. Takaichi, with the crucial backing of Mr. Suga's predecessor, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, whose conservative vision and revisionist stance she supports, has risen fast, while Ms. Noda’s chances are fading. Mr. Abe’s backing of Ms. …

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3 years, 3 months ago

In Japan's notoriously sexist politics, two women candidates in race for PM, aspire to break glass ceiling

Firstpost

Sanae Takaichi and Seiko Noda are the first women in 13 years seeking the leadership of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party in an election Wednesday Tokyo: The inclusion of two women among the four candidates vying to become the next prime minister seems like a big step forward for Japan’s notoriously sexist politics. While it’s unlikely either Takaichi or Noda …

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3 years, 3 months ago

2 women, political opposites, vying in race for Japan PM

Associated Press

TOKYO — The inclusion of two women among the four candidates vying to become the next prime minister seems like a big step forward for Japan’s notoriously sexist politics. While it’s unlikely either Takaichi or Noda will become prime minister, having two women try for the top job is considered progress for the ruling party. Women comprise only about 10% …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Japan PM candidates deny toning down their views to attract votes

The Hindu

Two leading candidates to become Japan’s next Prime Minister denied on Saturday that they had toned down their stances on nuclear energy and gender issues to attract conservative backing in a tight ruling party leadership election this month. The election for leader of the Liberal Democratic Party pits Vaccine Minister Taro Kono, 58, against former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, 64; …

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3 years, 3 months ago

China, pandemic, energy top Japan’s leadership race debate

Associated Press

TOKYO — Four candidates vying to lead Japan’s governing Liberal Democratic Party — and replacing outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga — held their first main debate on Saturday, discussing plans to tackle key issues such as China, the COVID-19 measures, the pandemic-hit economy and climate change and energy. Here’s a look at some of the candidates’ views on key policy …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Japanese ruling party race to determine next prime minister to do away 'revolving door' concerns

Firstpost

Two men and, unusually for Japan, two women are competing in the 29 September vote to replace outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga Tokyo: Official election campaigning started Friday for the next head of Japan’s governing Liberal Democratic Party. Two men and, unusually for Japan, two women are competing in the 29 September vote to replace outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga. …

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The candidates to be Japan’s next leader include a former premier’s son and a defense expert

Japan declares victory in 20-year ‘war on floppy disks’

GOP candidates elevate anti-transgender messaging as a rallying call to Christian conservatives

Glitches in Japan's unpopular MyNumber digital ID cards draw a flood of complaints

Beyond ‘Wolf Warriors’: China’s Multidimensional Diplomacy

Climate change threatens ‘fluffy’ algae balls with extinction

Selena Gomez, Martin Short and Steve Martin filming season two of Only Murders in the Building

Meet Siddhartha Khosla, Emmy-nominated music composer behind the theme of Only Murders in the Building

Only Murders in the Building star Amy Ryan on why she's not a true crime fan: I don't have the patience, I'm not a puzzle solver

Only Murders In the Building review: A charming comedy-mystery spruced up exchanges between two generations

TV critics have a conversation about the finale of ‘Only Murders in the Building’

Japan’s former foreign minister Fumio Kishida wins election, set to become next prime minister

Japan’s ruling party picks Fumio Kishida as leader, set to be next prime minister

Who will be Japan's next prime minister?

Japan's Ruling Party Lawmakers Start Voting for New Leader and Next PM

Japan’s next PM must work quickly on virus, economy, China

An Uncontroversial Consensus Builder Is Poised To Become Japan's Next Leader

Fumio Kishida to become Japan’s next PM after LDP leadership vote

Japan's next PM must work quickly on virus, economy, China

In Japan's notoriously sexist politics, two women candidates in race for PM, aspire to break glass ceiling

2 women, political opposites, vying in race for Japan PM

Japan PM candidates deny toning down their views to attract votes

China, pandemic, energy top Japan’s leadership race debate

Japanese ruling party race to determine next prime minister to do away 'revolving door' concerns