Sumo diplomacy: Japan’s Abe courts Trump with wrestling, burgers and golf
The US president’s four-day state visit to Japan is designed to demonstrate the strength of the bond between the nations.
World News|May 26, 2019
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Golf and sumo wrestling on the agenda for Trump and Abe in Japan
The president will sit ringside at a championship match in Tokyo featuring the oversized athletes.
World News|May 26, 2019
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Kim Jong Un impersonator ‘deported from Vietnam’ ahead of summit
Authorities were reportedly unhappy at lookalikes holding mock meetings ahead of the real summit between the North Korea and US leaders.
World News|Feb 25, 2019
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Conor McGregor eyeing Nasukawa bout
The duo have both taken on Floyd Mayweather at boxing.
UK Sport|Jan 7, 2019
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Floyd Mayweather makes light work of Japanese kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa
The exhibition lasted only two minutes and 20 seconds.
UK Sport|Dec 31, 2018
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Train crash in Turkish capital leaves nine dead and dozens injured
At least two carriages derailed, hitting an Ankara station overpass which then collapsed on to the train.
World News|Dec 13, 2018
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Seven killed as train crashes into overpass in Turkish capital
Dozens of people were injured after the high-speed train crashed into an engine checking the tracks at a station in Ankara.
World News|Dec 13, 2018
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Four soldiers killed in military helicopter crash in Istanbul
The helicopter split in two.
World News|Nov 26, 2018
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A Japanese art museum is under siege from a pair of neighbourhood cats
The fearless felines have gone viral after years of trying to enter the establishment in Hiroshima, south Japan.
Viral News|Nov 14, 2018
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This sculptor brings animals from memes into the real world
The figures take around 10 days to make, crafted bout of clay and epoxy putty.
Viral News|Nov 1, 2018
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Dozens die in Uganda mudslides triggered by torrential rain
The death toll is expected to rise.
World News|Oct 12, 2018
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Turkey summons Saudi ambassador over missing journalist
Saudi officials have denied the allegations as baseless.
World News|Oct 8, 2018
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Ugandan pop star-turned-politician freed on bail
Bobi Wine claims he was injured by severe beatings by security forces while he was in detention.
World News|Aug 27, 2018
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Turkish finance chief tries to reassure investors on crisis
Donald Trump, meanwhile, has waded into the row over a jailed pastor that caused a crisis for the lira.
World News|Aug 17, 2018
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Russia: UN permit holding up chemical weapons probe in Syria
Syrian government forces and Russian troops have deployed in Douma, which has now fallen under the control of Bashar Assad’s regime.
World News|Apr 16, 2018
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