Human rights
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Japanese man granted retrial after 45 years on death row
Iwao Hakamada, 87, was convicted of four murders in 1968 but granted ‘temporary release’ in 2014 after new evi…
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Japan’s ruling party accused of violating Olympic charter over LGBT rights
Rights groups said LDP deserved ‘gold medal for homophobia’ after comments over discrimination billJapan’s rul…
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Drinks giant Kirin urged to cut ties with Myanmar joint venture linked to military
Japanese beer company effectively ‘empowers’ junta through its joint ventures, rights group saysMyanmar coup: …
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180 protesters arrested on first day of Hong Kong’s new security laws
Police say arrests were for offences including some under national security lawsProtests erupt as China brings…
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Japanese women demand right to wear glasses at work
Public outcry after TV show exposes businesses imposing ban on female staffJapanese women on social media are …