Full respect to Aretha Franklin for capturing spirit of an era

Some songs capture and are empowered by the spirit of the times. American singer Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” was one such example. Originally,...

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Japan’s first plea bargain case raises questions for prosecutors

Japan’s newly introduced plea bargain system has started with the first deal under the system recently struck between public prosecutors and a...

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Multilingual support vital for foreigners in times of disaster

More effective systems are urgently needed to protect foreign nationals during natural disasters. This pressing policy challenge applies...

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U.S. editorials hit back

The U.S. newspaper industry, known to be averse to acting as one, made an unprecedented move. More than 400 newspapers are responding to The Boston...

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Star-crossed lovers would appreciate a Tanabata rerun

According to the legend of Tanabata, a flock of “kasasagi” magpies spread their wings to form a bridge across the Milky Way and reunite the...

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Safety should be paramount in iPS cell clinical trials

Researchers involved in clinical trials on new treatments using induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells need to ensure that sufficient medical data...

Editorial

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Japanese need to share Akihito’s ‘deep remorse’ over the war

Emperor Akihito delivered an address to a war memorial service in Tokyo on Aug. 15, the day marking the end of World War II. It was his last speech...