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Combination image of Republican vice presidential nominee U.S. Senator JD Vance attending a debate with Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Governor Tim Walz in New York on Tuesday.
WORLD / Politics
Oct 2, 2024
Walz and Vance's 'Midwestern nice' debate gives U.S. voters a break
This year's presidential cycle has been dogged by political division and intense rhetoric
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz speaks during a debate with Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance in New York on Tuesday.
WORLD / Politics
Oct 2, 2024
Walz and Vance clash at policy-heavy vice presidential debate
The two rivals, who have savaged each other on the campaign trail, struck a cordial tone, instead saving their fire for the candidates at the top of their tickets.
Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris gestures as she speaks during a campaign event in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 13.
WORLD / Politics
Sep 18, 2024
Harris calls for end to war in Gaza and no Israeli reoccupation
A two-state solution and Middle East stability in a way that does not empower Iran need to be achieved "in the best interest of everyone in the region," she said.
An influencer uses a phone at the United Center, ahead of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), in Chicago on Monday.
WORLD / Politics
Aug 22, 2024
At DNC, influencers battle journalists for space and access
The Democratic National Convention has credentialed more than 200 "content creators" to cover the four-day event.
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign stop in Detroit, Michigan, on July 12.
WORLD / Politics / EXPLAINER
Jul 19, 2024
What happens to Biden's $91-million campaign money if he drops out?
It depends on whether Vice President Kamala Harris, his running mate, is on the new presidential ticket.
A woman looks on during a protest against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in front of a U.S. consulate in Barcelona, Spain, on June 1, 2020.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
May 27, 2024
Four years after George Floyd killing, police reform slow to follow
Despite the initial surge of calls for change, federal attempts at wide-ranging reform have been mostly unsuccessful.
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks before a meeting at the White House on Tuesday.
WORLD / Politics
Mar 7, 2024
Biden and Trump woo Haley voters — the 2024 election's new prize
Political strategists believe a significant number of Haley voters were Democrats who crossed over to vote to try to deliver a blow to Trump.
Sam Altman participates in an event at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders week in San Francisco on Nov. 16.
BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 20, 2023
OpenAI appoints ex-Twitch boss as CEO, while Altman joins Microsoft
The decision not to reinstate Altman as CEO has confounded efforts by investors and employees of the firm to steady the ship by bringing him back.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 9, 2023
Big Oil on hydrogen: Forget the rainbow, just make it profitable
Hydrogen as an alternative to the fossil fuels burned in heavy industry or shipping is seen as key to reducing emissions in industries in which electrification is impractical.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 4, 2022
Want lower oil prices? First you need higher ones
Global benchmark Brent and U.S. crude futures have soared over 15% to around 10- and 14-year highs, respectively, since Russia invaded neighboring Ukraine last week
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 23, 2021
Global oil's comeback year presages more strength in 2022
Gasoline and diesel use surged this year as consumers resumed travel and business activity picked up, despite efforts to mitigate climate change.
Two of America’s biggest debt holders are dumping Treasurys
The U.S. Treasury building in Washington. Investors in Japan and China sold a pile of U.S. debt in the last quarter, just before the U.S. presidential election.
Ishiba aggravates his own political failures with diplomatic faux pas
Prime Minster Shigeru Ishiba is greeted at the APEC summit in Lima by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday. The Japanese leader was criticized for remaining seated while meeting several world leaders at the event.
Japan's 3.31 million visitors in October set monthly record
Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto in December 2023. Famous autumn leaf colors contributed to increased tourism demand last month from many markets across Asia, Europe and North America, the Japan National Tourism Organization has said.
Japan ranks last in romance satisfaction for second straight year
In a survey of 31 countries, Japan ranked last in terms of those who felt loved, with just 51% of respondents saying so.
Ruling coalition and DPP strike last-minute deal over economic policy
DPP policy chief Makoto Mahaguchi speaks at the party's policy gathering in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.
Haruki Murakami's 'The City and Its Uncertain Walls' gives deep deja vu
For “The City and Its Uncertain Walls,” translated into English by Philip Gabriel, Haruki Murakami confronts the ghosts who won't leave him alone.
Japanese expats in Asia find community through rugby
The Taiwan Fivewoods celebrate their victory at the 2023 Asian Japanese Rugby Cup in December of last year.
In Fukushima, a weekend of prose, poetry and translation
Aomori-based writer JJ Carter presented on tabletop gaming as creative inspiration for building characters and narratives.
For Dr. Nakamats, aging is just experience in action
Though he didn't win the recent gubernatorial election in Tokyo, the 96-year-old Dr. Nakamats' run was seen as inspirational in Japan's aging society.

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