The Case for Open-Source Codecs Should you avoid proprietary solutions for AVoIP? AVNetwork · Jun 5, 2023
Japan puts missile defences on alert as North Korea warns of satellite launch Japan put its ballistic missile defences on alert on Monday and vowed to shoot down any projectile that threatens its territory, after North Korea notified it of a planned satellite launch between May 31 and June 11. Reuters · May 28, 2023
Earthquake hits eastern Japan A strong earthquake has shaken eastern Japan but there was no tsunami warning, according to public broadcaster NHK. The New Daily · May 26, 2023
Earthquake jolts eastern Japan, no tsunami warning - NHK A strong earthquake shook eastern Japan on Friday evening, but there was no tsunami warning, according to public broadcaster NHK. Reuters · May 26, 2023
Four dead in rare shooting in Japan TOKYO: A 31-year-old man was arrested on Friday in rural Japan for suspected murder after four people were killed in a rare shooting and stabbing incident involving a 12-hour stand-off with police, according to a public broadcaster. Bangkok Post · May 26, 2023
Four dead, suspect arrested in rare shooting incident in Japan -media A 31-year-old man was arrested on Friday in rural Japan for suspected murder after four people were killed in a rare shooting and stabbing incident involving a 12-hour stand-off with police, public broadcaster NHK reported. Reuters · May 26, 2023
Siege under way in central Japan after three killed in attacks Three people, including two police officers, have been killed in Nagano in central Japan, according to police and media reports. The New Daily · May 25, 2023
Reports: 3 dead after attacks in central Japan; police searching for masked man with rifle and knife Three people including two police officers have been killed in Nagano in central Japan, and a suspect with a rifle and knife is holed up inside a building The Independent UK · May 25, 2023
One dead, two unconscious after stabbing, shooting incident in Japan - media One woman was killed and two people were unconscious after a shooting and stabbing incident in rural Japan on Thursday, with the perpetrator having barricaded himself inside a building, media reported. Reuters · May 25, 2023
Agony and ivory: Japan removes street piano after disruptive performances Breaching the 10-minute time limit and playing too loudly among reasons officials in Kakogawa cited for removing the instrument The Guardian - AU · May 2, 2023
Japan's ruling party wins local elections Sunday Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s ruling party eked out wins in four of five Japanese by-elections held Sunday, public broadcaster NHK said, likely adding fuel to speculation that he will call an early election in the coming months. Tribune News Service · Apr 24, 2023
Japan ruling party candidates win four of five by-elections - NHK Candidates of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's ruling party won four of five parliamentary seats up for grabs on Sunday, domestic media said, in what is likely to be seen as a sign of growing support for the premier. Reuters · Apr 23, 2023
Japan’s Kishida resumes election speech schedule after smoke bomb scare TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida returned to the campaign trail after being targeted by an explosive device at an event he attended in central Japan, weeks before he hosts the Group of Seven world leaders for a summit. Tribune News Service · Apr 15, 2023
Japan’s PM escapes explosion unharmed after suspected attack Man detained after what looked like a smoke bomb was thrown at Fumio Kishida just before speech The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2023
France 24 · Apr 15, 2023 Japanese PM unhurt after blast shakes campaign event Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was evacuated unharmed after an explosion at a western port on Saturday, NHK television reported, and a suspect was apprehended for allegedly throwing the explosive.
The New Daily · Apr 15, 2023 Panic grips crowd as ‘smoke bomb’ forces Japan’s PM Fumio Kishida to dive for cover Japanese PM Fumio Kishida has been evacuated unhurt after a suspect threw what appeared to be a smoke bomb during an outdoor speech
Al Jazeera · Apr 15, 2023 Japan PM unharmed after ‘smoke bomb’ at campaign event Crowd at fishing harbour in western Japan scattered in panic after explosion as police subdued a man at the scene.
Daily Mirror · Apr 15, 2023 Japan Prime Minister evacuated as panicked onlookers flee with explosion heard at speech During his outdoor speech in the city of Wakayama, a “pipe-like object” was thrown near the Prime Minister, reported local media
WEKU · Apr 15, 2023 Japanese PM Kishida unharmed after explosion heard at port where he was due to speak Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was in the city of Wakayama, stumping for a candidate in upcoming by-elections when an explosion was heard. At least one person has been detained.
The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2023 Explosion at Japan port during PM Kishida visit, no injuries Japan’s NHK television is reporting that a loud explosion occurred at a western Japanese port during Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s visit, but there were no injuries
Bangkok Post · Apr 15, 2023 Japan PM Kishida unhurt after smoke bomb incident TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida resumed campaigning on Saturday, shortly after being evacuated unharmed from the scene of an apparent “smoke bomb” blast, local media reported.
The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2023 Cambodia deports 19 Japanese cybercrime scam suspects Police in Cambodia say 19 Japanese men detained in January on suspicion of taking part in phone and online scams have been deported to their homeland
Reuters · Apr 9, 2023 Candidate backed by Japan's ruling party wins key local election -NHK A gubernatorial candidate backed by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's ruling party was projected to keep his seat in a high-profile election on Sunday, domestic media said, in what is likely to be seen as boost for the premier.
Reuters · Apr 6, 2023 Japanese military helicopter goes missing with several people on board Japan on Thursday said it had lost contact with a military helicopter carrying several crew and passengers near Miyakojima, part of its southwest Okinawa island chain.
The Times of India · Apr 5, 2023 Bird flu is so bad that Japan’s running out of land to bury chickens TOKYO: Japan’s worst-ever bird flu outbreak has decimated its poultry flocks and sent egg prices soaring. Now there’s a lack of space to bury dead chickens.