January 6, 2010
A giant tuna recently sold for $177,000 at an auction.Tokyo, Japan (WiredPRNews.com) – A giant tuna has sold for the highest amount in almost a decade at the largest wholesale fish market in the world. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the 513-pound bluefin tuna sold for 16.3 million yen, which is equivalent to […]
December 2, 2009
The filmmaker makes a request that the president not expand the long-standing war.
Tokyo, Japan (WiredPRNews.com) – Days prior to President Barack Obama’s expected speech on his plan for sending additional troops to Afghanistan, activist and documentary filmmaker Michael Moore sent the president a message on the issue. As reported by AFP, Moore stated to reporters […]
November 10, 2009
Noriko Sakai has been convicted of drug use.
Tokyo, Japan (WiredPRNews.com) – Noriko Sakai, a Japanese singer and actress, has been convicted on drug charges. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the 38 year-old once widely popular star received an 18-month, three year suspended sentence for drug use and possession on Monday.
As noted by the […]
October 15, 2009
This week 45,000 people were married worldwide in a special ceremony.
Asan, South Korea (WiredPRNews.com) – Thousands of people were married in one wedding ceremony Wednesday, in Asan South Korea, as reported by the Associated Press (AP). Rev. Sun Myung Moon, founder of the Unification Church who presided over the mass wedding is quoted in the […]
September 9, 2009
Wednesday’s date has varied significance for different cultures.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – The number nine means different things to different people in various cultures, and nothing at all to some. However, as reported by LiveScience.com, many in the U.S. have chosen to take advantage of the controversy surrounding Wednesday’s rare symmetrical 09-09-09 […]
August 30, 2009
A woman spits on a police officer at a DFW airport security checkpoint.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – A woman was arrested at DFW airport after she spit on a police officer at a security checkpoint. As reported by CBS 11 News, Yukie Maeda of Japan was taken into custody after becoming agitated […]
June 9, 2009
Automakers in Japan are looking to green technology to forge ahead.
Wired PR News – Automakers in Japan are looking to green technology to tackle the global recession. As reported by AFP, Toyota Motors is putting more focus into production of its low emission autos to forge ahead, after an economic crisis has forced plant closings […]
April 24, 2009
The country makes financial offers to thousands of immigrant workers from Latin America.
Wired PR News – Japan is offering thousands of immigrant workers a financial incentive to leave the country. As reported by The New York Times, the country is seeking to encourage many Latin American foreign workers to leave Japan due to strain […]
April 14, 2009
Asian markets react positively to news about stimulus plan.
Wired PR News – Asian markets reacted well to news pertaining to Japan’s new stimulus plan and Chinese lending on Monday. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the country’s $150 billion stimulus plan is part of an effort to restore the growth of nations across the […]
March 2, 2009
Asian stock markets fell Monday after U.S. reports of worsening economy.
Wired pr news.com – Asian markets saw significant decreases on Monday after the release of reports Friday on the U.S. economy. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), news of the shocking decline of the country’s gross domestic product combined with fears that the global […]
