Data shows drug slowing Alzheimer’s but doubts over effect remain
Experts have welcomed full data showing an experimental drug can slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s patients, but warned improvements were comparatively small and said it…
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Japan fans in joyous disbelief after surprise Germany win
Doha, Qatar – After Takuma Asano scored Japan’s second goal against Germany in their World Cup opener, there was a brief moment of silence inside Khalifa International Stadium.
The…
N Korea warns of ‘all-out’ nuclear response to US ‘aggression’
North Korea has promised to ‘resolutely react’ to US threat of nuclear weapons use with its own nuclear capabilities.North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has promised to use nuclear…
North Korea tests suspected ICBM with range to reach US mainland
US Vice President Kamala Harris convenes emergency meeting of leaders at regional summit in Bangkok after weapon lands in seas off the Japanese island of Hokkaido.North Korea has…
Freed foreigners return home after Myanmar prisoner amnesty
The four, including an Australian economist and a former UK ambassador, were among thousands detained after the military coup.Four foreigners who were among the thousands jailed by…
Japan’s justice minister resigns over death penalty comments
Minister Yasuhiro Hanashi submitted his resignation letter to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday.Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delayed his departure for three upcoming…
Can Japan turn potential into results at World Cup 2022?
Japan may exceed expectations despite being placed in the ‘group of death’ with Germany, Spain and Costa Rica.World Cup appearances: 6 (1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018)Titles:…
N Korea fires ballistic missiles, Japanese told to take shelter
Suspected ICBM launch triggers an alert for residents in northern Japan to seek shelter, though Tokyo later said the missile did not overfly the archipelago.North Korea has fired…
North Korea fires two ballistic missiles towards Sea of Japan
Missile launches come four days after North Korea and South Korea exchanged warning shots off the west coast.North Korea has fired two short-range ballistic missiles towards the…
North Korea says it tested two nuclear-capable cruise missiles
State media says the tests were supervised by leader Kim Jong Un who has made acquiring tactical nuclear weapons a priority.North Korea has test-fired a pair of long-range…