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Resurgence of Pakistani Islamist group TLP sows fear

The release of the TLP leader and supporters could have far-reaching implications in Pakistan and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pdI3zC

Ikimonogakari Singer Kiyoe Yoshioka Voices Singer-Songwriter Girl in Original Short Anime "Massara"

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    As reported, an original short anime "Massara" ( Whole New ) inspired by Ikimonogakari singer Kiyoe Yoshioka 's first original solo song of the same name was posted on Ikimonogakari's official YouTube channel last night. And it was revealed that Yoshioka voiced one of its two protagonists, Nazuna, by herself. She previously made a guest voice appearance as Eevee in the 2013 film Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened , and this is the first time for her to play the lead role in an anime film.   Popular voice actress  Kana Hanazawa (Kuroneko in Oreimo , Mitsuri Kanroji in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba ) is also cast as another protagonist girl, Yuna.   The anime's story centers on a singer-songwriter, Nazuna, who is about to stop chasing her dream, and a very shy girl, Yuna. They meet and influence each other to create their own future. Yoshioka said of her VA debut, "I tried my best I could, and when I realized it, it was over in an

Multi-billion EU bid to challenge Chinese influence

The "Global Gateway" plan is seen as an attempt to counter Chinese influence in Africa and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oa4YMW

Lara Logan: Fox News host condemned over Fauci Nazi doctor comments

Lara Logan compared Dr Anthony Fauci to Joseph Mengele - the Auschwitz doctor known as the "Angel of Death". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xDb2k4

Victims of a historic flood in New York City reflect on the wreckage

Victims of a historic flood in New York City reflect on the wreckage wrought by Hurricane Ida. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rplvPe

HGV shortages: Why European drivers don't want to come back to the UK

Lorry drivers say more investment is needed to make the UK industry more attractive to workers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d3Dq5p

Yamato 2205 2nd Part "-STASHA-" New Teaser Trailer Foreshadows Heartbreaking Climax

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    The official website for the Space Battleship Yamato anime franchise has released a 40-second new teaser trailer for - STASHA- , the second and final part of Space Battleship Yamato 2205: The New Voyage .   The trailer was screened in theaters after the first part -TAKE OFF- , which was released in Japan on October 8, 2021, and also was included in its DVD/Blu-ray as a bonus footage. It contains important scenes and dialogues, such as Stasha's "It's time to tell the truth," which foreshadows the story's heartbreaking climax.   Space Battleship Yamato 2205 2nd Part -STASHA- is set to be screened in 36 theaters in Japan from February 4, 2022. As its title suggests, it is set three years after Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love . While its story is based on the original 1979 TV special Space Battle Ship Yamato: The New Voyage , some of the main charcaters from the 1980-1981 TV series Space Battleship Yamato III  are confirmed to appear.    

Alice Sebold apologises to man cleared of her rape

Anthony Broadwater spent 16 years in prison after being wrongly convicted of raping Alice Sebold. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G328PS

Michigan school shooting: Student kills three and wounds six

The suspect, a 15-year-old student, was taken into custody five minutes after police were called. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d7CRYk

Covid: WHO urges those at risk from disease to delay travel over Omicron

It urges those who are unwell and the over-60s to delay international travel because of the Omicron variant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EpghGZ

Ghislaine Maxwell: Epstein pilot testifies he flew Prince Andrew

The paedophile financier's pilot tells a court he also flew Bill Clinton and Donald Trump on the jet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I6cYXe

Emma Coronel: Wife of kingpin El Chapo sentenced to three years

Emma Coronel Aispuro pleaded guilty to conspiracy and drug charges in June from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lpb2iR

Four dead as storm tears through Turkey

Strong winds hit the country's western coast, destroying buildings and blowing ships ashore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lpFMAp

Shout! Factory Details Gintama THE VERY FINAL Home Video Release

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Image courtesy Fathom Events   Following the smash success of the three-night theatrical engagement prior to Thanksgiving that wound up trending on Twitter , Home video distributor Shout! Factory has detailed the forthcoming home video release for  Gintama THE VERY FINAL .     The above BD/DVD Combo will also include the English dub and the Japanese dub with English subtitles and a bundled exclusive 16-page booklet packed with character art and storyboards that will be released on February 8th, 2022 with pre-orders available now directly from Shout! Factory online . For those that pre-order, an exclusive poster will also be bundled while supplies last. For those that can't wait until then, the Digital version will be released on January 25th on all major VOD platforms with pricing yet to be determined. Eleven Arts describes the film:     Everything I've wanted to protect is right here with me in spirit.  The countdown to destruction has begun! All will join to reclai

BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War Mobile RPG to End Service in January

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  After less than a year, it's almost time to bid farewell to "chain combo x novel RPG" BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War . The mobile game first launched on iOS and Android devices in Japan on February 16, 2021, and Arc System Works and developer Linked Brain announced plans to end service on January 31, 2022 .    All told, nearly one million users downloaded the game, which is a spinoff of Arc System Works's fighting game series BlazBlue . The official reason for ending service has to do with the difficulty to "ensure quality service going forward."    As of today, there are no more in-app purchases in BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War . Refund requests for unused Blue Crystals will be available between February 1 and May 2, 2022.    Here's the launch trailer from February:     Via Gematsu     ------- Joseph Luster is the Games and Web editor at Otaku USA Magazine . You can read his comics at subhumanzoids . Follow him on Twitter @Mold

From travelling via bus/cycle to play cricket to being retained for four crore by Punjab Kings, Arshdeep makes his mark.

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Italian football fan banned for 'slapping' journalist live on TV

Greta Beccaglia reported the man to the police after the incident outside a stadium in Florence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rkATwc

Otome Game Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei Heads to the West

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  Otome game fans, get ready for another visual novel that's on the way next year. Idea Factory International announced plans to bring Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei over to Nintendo Switch in the west, with a physical and digital release planned for summer 2021 .    IFI will announce the contents of the Limited Edition version at a later date. In the meantime, you can see a few of the game's ridiculously attractive cast members in the announcement screens below.   Genji Clan   Yoritomo     Benkei     Shungen     Heike Clan   Tomomori     Noritsune     Synopsis: Fifteen years after the Heiji Rebellion, the Heike clan has reached the height of its power, while the Genji clan remains devastated by defeat. Hidden deep within the mountains of Kurama lives Shanao, the youngest surviving male heir to the Genji name. However, Shanao harbors a deep secret known by very few.   The youngest heir to the Genji name is no man.   Torn between her duty

Maito Fujioka Takes a Heroic Role in Kamen Rider Beyond Generations

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  Some cool news for fans of tokusatsu films: Maito Fujioka, the eldest son of actor Hiroshi Fujioka, will be taking over his father's role as Takeshi Hongo / Kamen Rider #1 for the scenes set in 1971 in the upcoming Kamen Rider Beyond Generations films.   When offered the role, Maito Fujioka noted he felt an obligation to perform it, and he also stated that he received advice directly from his father and also did his own research to prepare for the role.     Kamen Rider Beyond Generations spans 100 years of superheroics from 1971 (the debut of the original Kamen Rider TV series) through the present of 2021 with Kamen Rider Revice and Kamen Rider Saber and all the way to the far future year of 2071. The film is scheduled to hit theaters in Japan on December 17, 2021.   Source: Eiga.com   Copyright notice: © Ishimori Productions・TV Asashi・ADK EM・Toei     --- Paul Chapman is the host of  The Greatest Movie EVER! Podcast  and GME! Anime Fun Time. from Latest i

India A pacers grab five wickets as South Africa A reach 233/7 on Day 1

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Mike Pence asks Supreme Court to overturn abortion rights

The former vice-president speaks on the eve of the most important abortion case in years at the top US court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p7Z2Di

Lesotho ex-PM Thomas Thabane charged with murdering wife

Thomas Thabane denies organising the killing of his estranged wife. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pdGWjB

Reborn to Master the Blade: From Hero-King to Extraordinary Squire Takes Aim at New Anime Adaptation

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  Some quick news for all you fans of reincarnation fantasy: Reborn to Master the Blade: From Hero-King to Extraordinary Squire♀ (known in Japan as Eiyuu-ou, Bu wo Kiwameru tame Tensei su, ~Soshite Sekai Saikyou no Minarai Kishi♀ ~ ), a light novel series written by Hayaken and illustrated by Nagu about a former legendary hero who reincarnates centuries later as a would-be lady knight, is getting a new anime adaptation.     So far, no further details about the new anime project (such as the format, the release window, the cast, or the crew) have yet been revealed. Reborn to Master the Blade: From Hero-King to Extraordinary Squire♀ was previously adapted into a mini web anime in November of 2020.   速報 #英雄王 、武を極めるため転生す ~そして、世界最強の見習い騎士♀~ アニメ化企画進行中! 詳細はコチラをご覧ください‼ 【 https://t.co/TxXj6Ok5zg 】 ■作品の詳細&無料のWEB読みはコチラ https://t.co/H2cPgMXVr5 ■ミニアニメ&作品PVも公開中! https://t.co/nMeJ0Q35lN pic.twitter.com/N6D1LLa62B — HJ文庫 (@HJbunko) November 29, 2021   The original Reborn to Mas

World Tour Finals: Sindhu leads India’s campaign; focus on Lakshya, Satwik-Chirag as well

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‘Magnificient Seven’: Football world reacts to Messi’s Ballon d’Or win

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Ashes: Poor preparation, distractions no concern for England’s Jos Buttler

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Westpac: Australia bank pays out over charging dead people

Australia's second largest bank has agreed to pay $81m in penalties and compensate customers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d01FkX

Jack Dorsey: What's next for Twitter's co-founder?

The last time the tech visionary left Twitter, he set up another company now worth $100bn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o7LTet

Video appears to show UK F-35 fighter crash after take-off

Dramatic footage of what appears to be a jet crashing off the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth was posted on Twitter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E5yiK7

Lionel Messi wants a Ballon d’Or for Robert Lewandowski

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Actor who played Judas charged in US Capitol riot

The Jesus Christ Superstar cast member was accused by a judge of spewing "gobbledygook" in court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ljzgLk

Davis Cup: Croatia advances to semis after beating Italy

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Yoko Takahashi Provides New Song "Final Call" for Evangelion 25th Anniversary Pachinko

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    The official website for "A Cruel Angel's Thesis" singer Yoko Takahashi has announced that her new digital single song "Final Call" is set to be released on December 20, 2021. The song will be used in Bisty's new pachinko machine "Neon Genesis Evangelion ~Roar to the Future~."  The machie is produced to commemorate the Eva franchise's 25th anniversary and will be available in Japan on December 6.   "Final Call" was composed by Masaya Wada , who has provided many songs for EXILE TRIBE and has been deeply related to the works of BTS as a vocal director. He has also been active as a solo artist. The lyrics were written by Takahashi herself. The song has already been featured in the PV for the pachinko machine below.         Takahashi's official website has also posted her comments on the song as below:     This music was created before we saw "Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time." The only informa

BanG Dream! Poppin' Dream! Film Reveals Adorable New Key Visual in Video

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    The official YouTube channel for Bushiroad's mixed-media franchise BanG Dream! has posted a 50-second clip to reveal a new key visual for the forthcoming feature film BanG Dream! Poppin' Dream! featuring the five members of Poppin’Party - Kasumi Toyama (CV: Aimi), Tae Hanazono (Sae Otsuka), Rimi Ushigome (Rimi Nishimoto), Saaya Yamabuki (Ayaka Ohashi), and Arisa Ichigaya (Ayasa Ito). All five girls are posing together with their index fingers raised in the air.         The all-new film is set to be released in Japanese theaters on January 1, 2022. It has been also announced that a special program to provide more new information on the film will be streamed on the franchise's official YouTube channel from 20:00 (JST) / 03:00 (PT) on December 13. All five voice cast members of Poppin' Party will join.               "BanG Dream! Poppin' Dream!" new CM:     Story introduction:   Poppin'Party, Roselia, and RAISE A SUIL

Saiyuki Reload -ZEROIN- TV Anime Announces Its Premiere Date of January 6, 2022

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    The official website for Saiyuki Reload -ZEROIN- , the forthcoming latest TV anime adaptation of Kazuya Minekura's fantasy action manga Saiyuki , has announced that it is set to premiere on AT-X, TOKYO MX, and BS11 on January 6, 2022, then on MBS two days later.   The manga that boldly arranged the motif of the Chinese classic fantasy novel Journey to the West has printed over 25 million copies in total worldwide since its launch in 1997. In addition to the past four TV anime series, it has also developed a wide variety of media such as OVAs, theatrical films, and musicals. The upcoming new TV anime will be based on the manga's popular "EVEN A WORM" story arc.   One month ahead of its TV premiere in Japan, the official website has posted a 15-second new PV, and a 30-second character PV for one of its four main characters, Genjo Sanzo, voiced by Toshihiko Seki . Both clips features the anime's OP theme song  "Kami mo Hotoke mo" performed by GR

Yemen: The children haunted by 'ghosts' of war

BBC Middle East Editor Jeremy Bowen meets terrified families running from civil war in Yemen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D3C9px

Why France is declaring Josephine Baker a national hero

Josephine Baker is the first black woman to be remembered in the resting place of France’s national heroes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ElJi6p

Mark Esper: Former Pentagon chief sues Pentagon over book release

Trump's fired defence secretary opposes the Defense Department's redactions to his new memoir. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d0Z2ja

China surveillance of journalists to use 'traffic-light' system

Documents detail how one province is making a facial-recognition system to spot "people of concern". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cZIhF2

Ballon d’Or 2021: Lionel Messi in seventh heaven with record 7th award, Alexia Putellas wins her first

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The Simpsons: Tiananmen episode not found in Hong Kong

The episode includes jokes about China's censorship of the Tiananmen Square massacre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ear5sc

Omicron: WHO warns of 'high infection risk' around globe

Omicron could lead to severe consequences in some regions, the World Health Organization has warned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lfNpJu

Join the Phantom Thieves in Changing the Hearts of the People With Our Persona 5 Exclusive Lineup!

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  Awaken your Persona with the latest CR Loves collection featuring Persona 5 ! Summon powerful monsters and defeat the shadows while wearing this limited edition lineup debuting on the Crunchyroll Store!    Shop the CR Loves: Persona 5 now!     Choose from a set of designs that include one hoodie, one anorak, two long sleeves, and two T-shirts.   Perfect for fall, fans of the series won’t want to miss this treasured collection! This line will only be available for pre-order until December 20, so don’t wait--be the first to secure your favorites now!   The entire collection is available now at the Crunchyroll Store!    >>> Shop the entire CR Loves: Persona 5 now   from Latest in Anime News by Crunchyroll! https://ift.tt/2ZDvFQM

Covid: Biden urges calm over Omicron fears

No cases of the strain have been detected in the US, but Mr Biden called its arrival "inevitable". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d0iNaj

‘He lied’: Cristiano Ronaldo lashes out at Ballon d’or chief after Lionel Messi claim

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Despite NZ’s great escape at Kanpur, time to acknowledge Ashwin’s fourth-innings prowess at home, without reservations

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Junior World Cup: Pakistan hockey now is a pale shadow of its glorious past

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Champions Spain out of Davis Cup after loss to Russia, Serbia through

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I Don't Like Mondays Takes Over the One Piece Opening Theme in January

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  The One   Piece official website revealed earlier today that the four-member rock band  I Don't Like Mondays will be performing the new opening theme song to over 1,000 episodes long adaptation of Eiichiro Oda 's manga series when the song changes in January 2022.   I Don't Like Mondays band image:   I Don't Like Mondays will be performing "PAINT," which begins as the One   Piece opening theme song on the January 9 broadcast of the series. On the same day, the single will be released on music streaming service platforms, though it isn't confirmed if the release is just for Japan or the rest of the world is included too.   One   Piece recently broadcast its 1,001st episode of the TV anime, with all the episodes streaming right here on Crunchyroll weekly as they air in Japan.   Source: One Piece website   ----   Daryl Harding is a Japan Correspondent for Crunchyroll News. He also runs a YouTube channel about Japan stuff called  TheDo

Inori Minase Voices Female Character Eri in TV Anime Fanfare of Adolescence

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    The official website for the forthcoming horse racing school-themed TV anime Fanfare of Adolescence has announced that Inori Minase (Hestia in Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? , Rem in Re:ZERO − Starting Life in Another World ) will be playing Eri Shimotsuki , only female among the main characters.    The character is described as follows: "15 years old, born in Kyoto. She enrolled in a horse racing school, thinking that she could earn money from prize money if she became a successful jockey. Hers parents used to run a horse production farm, but it went out of business. They now run a restaurant in Kyoto. She has a mature personality."     Character visual with a tagline: "Getting rich quickly is also a worthy dream, isn't it? ":        Minase says of her character: "Eri is the only girl among the main characters, but she is a straightforward and cool girl who does not take advantage of her gender. I'm looking forwa