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More judo gold for Japan in Tokyo's Grand Slam

Japan heads the medal table with another two golds after the second day of the the Grand Slam tournament in Tokyo. The home nation now has six golds

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Sport

Japan scoops the major honours at Tokyo Judo Grand Prix

Tokyo’s Judo Grand Slam started with a bang on day one as several world and olympic champions were straight into the fray, three in the women’s

05/12/2014

Sport

Jules Bianchi didn't slow down sufficiently before crash - FIA report

An FIA accident report has found that Marussia driver Jules Bianchi failed to slow down sufficiently under warning flags to avoid a crash that left

03/12/2014

Japan

Mount Aso ash cloud causes chaos in Japan

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Rescue operation frees people trapped by Japanese earthquake

24/11/2014

Japan

Dozens injured in Japan earthquake

23/11/2014

Japan

Japan parliament dissolved for snap election

21/11/2014

Japan

'Rich' widow accused of poisoning fourth husband with cyanide

19/11/2014

Japan

Japanese PM Abe calls early election

18/11/2014

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QE or not QE; that is the question

11/11/2014

Sport

Marquez retains crown as Hamilton helps Mercedes to world title

12/10/2014

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Speed: Bianchi seriously injured

05/10/2014

Japan

Plane stupid? Japan's air force's scooter gimmick to toast birthday

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[As it happened] Newsday: Wednesday, August 20

20/08/2014

Japan

Japan schoolgirl admits dismembering classmate

29/07/2014

Japan

'Grave danger' as Typhoon Neoguri nears Japan

07/07/2014

Japan

Watch: Japan MP's remarkable response to corruption allegations

03/07/2014

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Japan

International Court of Justice judges revoke Japan's whaling permit

31/03/2014