Divorced Afghan women forced back to abusive ex-husbands

Tokyo, 06 March, /AJMEDIA/ KABUL – Abused for years by her ex-husband who broke all of her teeth, Marwa has retreated into hiding with her eight children after Taliban commanders… Read more

Wagner chief says Russian position at Bakhmut at risk without promised ammunition

Tokyo, 06 March, /AJMEDIA/ KYIV – The head of Russia’s Wagner mercenary force warned that Russia’s position around the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut was in peril unless his troops… Read more

Odermatt wins World Cup super-G, secures title in discipline

Tokyo, 06 March, /AJMEDIA/ ASPEN, Colo – Marco Odermatt of Switzerland wrapped up another World Cup super-G title by winning the race in Aspen on Sunday with a smooth run… Read more

Shiffrin’s quest for win 86 moves to Stenmark’s Sweden

Tokyo, 06 March, /AJMEDIA/ KVITFJELL, Norway – Mikaela Shiffrin ‘s quest to tie Swedish great Ingemar Stenmark’s record of 86 career World Cup victories now moves to his home country.… Read more

Verstappen wins season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix

Tokyo, 06 March, /AJMEDIA/ BAHRAIN – Max Verstappen’s dominant Bahrain Grand Prix victory seemed normal by his high standards. The surprise of the Formula One season opening race? Fernando Alonso… Read more

Liverpool’s new-look front three put Man Utd to the sword in 7-0 win

Tokyo, 06 March, /AJMEDIA/ LIVERPOOL – Liverpool were given a glorious glimpse of a bright future on a historic Sunday at Anfield as Manchester United were ruthlessly crushed 7-0 to… Read more

China stresses need for tech reliance, firms should lead innovation

Tokyo, 06 March, /AJMEDIA/ SHANGHAI – China’s science and technology policies should aim to build the country’s strength and self-reliance, while companies take the lead in pushing innovation, Premier Li… Read more

Time U.S. adults spend on TikTok closes in on Netflix: market tracker

Tokyo, 06 March, /AJMEDIA/ SAN FRANCISCO – TikTok is closing in on streaming giant Netflix when it comes to the amount of time U.S. adults spend on the platforms, according… Read more

S Korea to announce measures to settle wartime labor rift with Japan

Tokyo, 06 March, /AJMEDIA/ SEOUL – The South Korean government plans to formally announce measures to settle a wartime labor compensation dispute with Japan on Monday morning, diplomatic sources said… Read more

BOJ chief nominee sticking to familiar playbook, at least for now

Tokyo, 06 March, /AJMEDIA/ TOKYO – Bank of Japan governor nominee Kazuo Ueda is signaling that financial markets should not expect big surprises or magical solutions, as he braces for… Read more