Sports
Akebono showed the dignity and humility of a sumo grand champion
Hawaii's Chad Rowan cemented a place for foreigners in ancient Japanese sport
Obituaries
Obituaries
O.J. Simpson, football star turned celebrity murder defendant, dead at 76
'The Juice' was acquitted in a sensational 1995 trial of murdering his former wife
Obituaries
First foreign-born sumo grand champion Akebono dies at 54
Big man from Hawaii remembered as 'bridge' between Japan and U.S.
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'Dragon Ball' creator Akira Toriyama opened new chapter for manga
Former graphic designer made lasting mark with unique style
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Akira Toriyama, creator of 'Dragon Ball,' dies at 68
Renowned Japanese comic artist died of acute subdural hematoma
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Japan chip industry veteran Yukio Sakamoto dies at 76
Outspoken leader's career spanned Texas Instruments to Elpida to China's Unigroup
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Billionaire Chinese founder of beverage giant Wahaha dies
Alibaba's Jack Ma, Geely's Li Shufu mourn passing of Zong Qinghou
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Navalny: The politician who aspired to become Russian president
Putin nemesis believed citizens would stand up under dictatorship
Obituaries
Seiji Ozawa, master of communication, earned esteem across the world
Acclaimed Japanese conductor touched audiences from U.S. to space
Obituaries
Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa dies at age 88
He was the first Asian music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra
Obituaries
Shih Ming-teh was Taiwan's indomitable fighter for democracy
Human rights advocate spent more than 25 years in jail
Obituaries
Bill Granger, Australia's 'king of breakfast,' dies at 54
Self-taught chef popularized avocado toast, created a global restaurant empire
Obituaries
Kissinger cast a long and uneven shadow in Southeast Asia
Controversial bringer of war and peace left mixed messages in the region
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SMFG chief Jun Ohta broke mold of Japanese bankers
Pioneering executive rejected convention and fostered young talent
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Former U.S. first lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96
Mental health advocate and humanitarian was also president's 'closest adviser'
Obituaries
Li Keqiang, a Communist Chinese leader with a 'human face'
Former premier's death leaves Beijing watchers wondering what might have been
Society
Chinese citizens mourn Li Keqiang's sudden death
Online posts recount former premier's openness and closeness to common people
Politics
China's former Premier Li Keqiang dies at 68
CCTV reports he suffered a heart attack just months after retirement
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Obituaries
Japanese singer Shinji Tanimura's impassioned voice crossed borders
Songwriter behind 'Subaru' redefined Japanese folk music
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Jay W. Chai, architect of Toyota-GM 'giant handshake,' dies at 89
Korean-born executive helped put Japan Inc. on the global stage
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Japanese singer Shinji Tanimura dies at 74
He found fame across Asia with 'Subaru' and other hits
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Japan banker Kenichi Suematsu dies at 97
Former president of today's SMBC revived 'Mitsui' name
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Shiseido Honorary Chairman Yoshiharu Fukuhara dies at 92
Grandson of founder laid groundwork for growth into world-class cosmetics company
Obituaries
Diageo's India native boss Ivan Menezes dies at 63
Longtime CEO drove sales surge and sustainability push at spirits king
Obituaries
Tina Turner, the 'queen of rock 'n' roll,' dies at 83
Legendary singer with powerful voice dominated Top 40 list in 1980s