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[ad_1] Popular Japanese comedian Hitoshi Matsumoto on Monday sued Bungei Shunju, the publisher of the Shukan Bunshun weekly magazine, for defamation over a report concerning sexual assault allegations against him. According to a statement by Matsumoto’s lawyer, he is suing the publisher and one other individual over an article that was published in the magazine and online on Dec. 27. The article detailed sexual assault allegations brought forward by two […]

[ad_1] Washington – Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated in a speech that former President Harry Truman would not have dropped atomic bombs on Japan during World War II if he had been concerned about facing criminal prosecution for it. "A president should be given immunity," Trump asserted at a rally in New Hampshire on Saturday. "Otherwise, Truman would not have dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki." While acknowledging […]

[ad_1] Locals curious about what the Franklin D Reeves Center in Washington would look like after redevelopment didn't have to wonder for long: all they had to do was scan a QR code on the pavement and hold their smartphones up to the hulking building. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] Orlando, Florida – Ayaka Furue finished tied for fourth at the U.S. LPGA Tour's season-opening Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, as overnight leader Lydia Ko claimed a two-stroke victory on Sunday.The 23-year-old Furue led through 36 holes at Lake Nona Golf and Country Club in Orlando, Florida, before dropping five shots off the pace in Saturday's penultimate round. She carded a 1-under 71 in the final round to […]

[ad_1] Sony Group has officially notified Zee Entertainment Enterprises of its plans to call off the merger between its India unit and the Indian media network, ending a two-year acquisition saga and leaving Zee vulnerable to competition as rivals bulk up.The Japanese entertainment giant sent a termination letter to Zee early on Monday and is expected to disclose it to India's stock exchange later, said people familiar with the plan, […]

[ad_1] Doha – The second round of Asian Cup group games offered up a few surprises when the tournament favorites were given a reality check as physical Arab teams showed they had closed the gap considerably on their more illustrious opponents.Japan, a four-time champion and the highest-ranked team in the competition, was upset 2-1 by Iraq, while South Korea nearly lost to Jordan for the first time before being given […]

[ad_1] Apple began taking preorders for its long-awaited Vision Pro mixed-reality headset on Friday, and early indications suggest that buyers are snapping up initial supply of the $3,499 device.The product went on sale at 8 a.m. Eastern time on Apple’s website and mobile app, ahead of its rollout on Feb. 2. Delivery dates for all three models quickly slipped to March 8-15 for online orders, and the device was sold […]

[ad_1] Donald Trump’s surprise victory in the 2016 U.S. presidential election delivered a shock to financial markets. If he manages to secure a second one, traders will — if anything — be far more prepared.Trump seems to be on a quicker path to the nomination than eight years ago, when he didn’t lock it down until May. And polls show it would likely be a close contest between him and […]

[ad_1] Twenty-seven people were killed and 25 injured when Ukrainian forces shelled the Russian-controlled city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine, Denis Pushilin, the head of the Donetsk region appointed by Russia, said on Sunday.According to Alexei Kulemzin, the city's Russian-installed mayor, Ukrainian forces bombarded a busy area where shops and a market are located. Pushilin said the city was shelled by Ukrainian artillery.Reuters photographs and video taken at the scene […]