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Here's What Happened Today: Sunday

The Sligo murder investigation, preparations for this week’s severe cold weather and continued air strikes in Syria…

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In patriarchal Japan, saying ‘Me Too’ can be risky for women

Speaking out often draws criticism rather than sympathy, even from other women.

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Japanese car companies come together to build hydrogen stations

Japan has focused on promoting fuel-cells, which combine hydrogen and oxygen in an electrochemical reaction.

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Japan preparing to execute cult members behind deadly 1995 sarin gas attack

Fourteen people died in the 1995 attack.

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'He loves eating sweets': World's oldest living man aged 112 confirmed in Japan

Masazo Nonaka was born on 25 July 1905.

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Japanese policeman, 19, arrested for allegedly shooting colleague dead

Japan has famously strict gun control regulations and very little gun crime.

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Volcano in southern Japan erupts for first time in 250 years

The eruption occurred a few kilometres away from Shinmoedake, which featured in the 1967 James Bond film “You Only Live Twice” .

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World's oldest person dies at 117

Nabi Tajima was born on 4 August 1900.

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Japan set to trial the 'world's first urine test' to test for cancer

The test will run from now until September to see if it will have a practical use in everyday diagnostics.

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Japanese scientists invent 'wood alcohol' made from trees

The scientists hope to have the product on shop shelves within three years.

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Japanese mother held for dumping newborn baby's body in locker

The suspect is likely to also later face a murder charge.

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'I try to email or text Joe at four o'clock in the morning to pay him back!'

Ireland scrum coach Greg Feek has been enjoying his new role with Japanese club NEC Green Rockets.

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'I thought, 'If I can do Ireland and that side of the world, I can do Japan''

Ireland scrum coach Greg Feek explains how his new life in Japan has pushed his coaching forward.

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Second-half surge sees Japan beat Italy

An excellent second half helped Japan beat Italy in Oita, the Brave Blossoms taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

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'Both sides went at it furiously': Italy withstand Brave Blossoms fightback...

Conor O’Shea’s men dominated the early stages and took a 19-3 lead before Japan were stirred into a reaction.

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At least three killed and 90 injured as earthquake shakes Japan's Osaka

One of the victims was a nine-year-old girl who was killed when a wall collapsed on her at school.

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Japan defeat 10-man Colombia following third-minute red card to take command...

Goals from Shinji Kagawa and Yuya Osako saw Japan upset the 2014 quarter-finalists on Tuesday.

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No ructions in Poland camp after Lewandowski says team has 'too little...

Poland face Japan in their final Group H meeting on Thursday with little more than pride to play for.

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Japanese rocket crashes and explodes shortly after take off

No injuries were reported in the spectacular explosion.

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Senegal complain to Fifa over fair play rule

‘Japan literally refused to play when it learned that Colombia had just scored a goal against Senegal… which is contrary to the principles governing football.’

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As it happened: Belgium v Japan, World Cup last 16

Belgium played Japan, with a place in the last eight up for grabs.

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Leader of Japanese doomsday cult executed

The sarin attack on the Tokyo subway in 1995 killed 13 people and injured thousands more.

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At least 20 dead as record Japan rains prompt mass evacuations

The death toll is expected to increase.

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Death toll rises to at least 57 as torrential downpours devastate Japan

More than two million Japanese citizens have been told to evacuate their homes.

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After decades under wraps in Dublin these 300-year-old scrolls are finally on...

They tell the story of real-life Japanese warrior Tawara Tōda and the many tall tales that accompanied his legend.

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Japan rescuers carry out house-to-house searches as floods and landslides...

The crisis is the deadliest rain-related disaster in over three decades in Japan.

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EU and Japan to sign massive trade deal as US puts up barriers

The “landmark” EU-Japan deal creates a massive economic zone.

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Life after La Liga: Iniesta and Torres suffer defeats in highly-anticipated...

Fernando Torres and Andres Iniesta suffered defeats in their respective J.League bows for Sagan Tosu and Vissel Kobe on Sunday.

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Medical school altered test scores to keep women out

The university began lowering test scores of female applicants when results showed an increasing number of women winning places.

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A Japanese student is being hailed as a style icon for wearing an old Ireland...

Influencers, take note.

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Class is permanent! Andres Iniesta's first goal in Japan is a beauty

The J-League side went in front against Jubilo Iwata when Lukas Podolski and the former Barcelona midfielder combined for a fine effort.

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Boy (2) who was missing in Japanese woods for three days rescued unharmed

It is believed the boy may have drank river water to survive his ordeal.

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Japan says North Korea remains a 'serious and imminent threat'

The country also takes aim at China’s rise as a military power.

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Spurs forward Son Heung-min avoids military service as South Korea claim...

The Spurs star provided the assists for both South Korea’s goals as they defeated Japan in a tense final.

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Japan braces for 'very strong' typhoon as authorities warn of floods and...

Typhoon Jebi is expected to make landfall on the country’s main island on Tuesday

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Son thanks 'special' Spurs as Asian Games gold medal spares forward two years...

Son Heung-Min will join back up with his Tottenham team-mates after winning gold at the Asian Games.

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A million people urged to evacuate as Typhoon Jebi brings winds of up to 215...

The typhoon swept a tanker into a bridge and partially flooded an airport.

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Worker in charge of measuring radiation following Fukushima disaster dies of...

This is the first time the Japanese government has acknowledged a death directly related to the disaster.

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Death toll rises to 35 in horror Japanese earthquake

The 6.6 magnitude quake struck on Thursday.

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A year out from World Cup, Japan coach Joseph signals he will step away from...

The Kiwi wants to focus on the national side to ensure they peak in September when they will meet Ireland in RWC Pool A.

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