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WORLD / Politics
Jun 25, 2019

Iran says U.S. sanctions on supreme leader close diplomatic path 'forever'

Iran said the path to a diplomatic solution with the U.S. had closed after the Trump administration imposed sanctions against its supreme leader and other top officials, ramping up tensions further in the Middle East.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / G20 Osaka Summit Special
Jun 25, 2019

Agricultural sustainability for a growing population

On a sunny weekend during rice-planting season, the people of Japan's largest rice-producing prefecture, Niigata, welcomed ministers and delegates from the 20 major economies of the world as well as six invited countries and eight organizations, as the G20 Niigata Agriculture Ministers' Meeting was held...
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 22, 2019

Xi might visit Japan next spring, China's new ambassador Kong Xuanyou reveals

China’s new ambassador to Japan revealed on Friday that Beijing and Tokyo are working to arrange a state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping “in the near future,” possibly next spring.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 21, 2019

Rui Hachimura makes history as first-round NBA draft choice by the Washington Wizards

Rui Hachimura made history on Thursday night in New York.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 21, 2019

How Japan turned against 'bazooka'-wielding central bank chief Haruhiko Kuroda

In late January 2016, the lights were on well past midnight on the seventh floor of the Bank of Japan's headquarters. Inside, a handful of bureaucrats were working on a shock plan.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 20, 2019

In Pyongyang, Xi and Kim discuss nukes as speculation grows over possible message to Trump

Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday kicked off his first visit to Pyongyang as president, meeting with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, telling him that the international community expects the U.S. and North to restart nuclear talks in efforts to produce a tangible outcome.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 20, 2019

Japanese-American director of 'comfort women' documentary sued by interviewees

A group of seven Japanese intellectuals and activists has sued the director and the distributor of a documentary film that covers the political debates over "comfort women," demanding the screenings be terminated and seeking compensation totaling ¥13 million.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Jun 20, 2019

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell says he plans to serve full term amid Trump pressure

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has said he intends to serve his full four-year term as head of the Federal Reserve, after the White House explored ways of removing him from the job amid criticism from President Donald Trump.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jun 16, 2019

How Hong Kong protests and Beijing pressure forced Carrie Lam to cave on extradition bill

With an escalating U.S. trade war, a faltering economy and tensions in the South China Sea vexing her bosses in Beijing, Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam appeared in no mood to compromise on a planned extradition law at recent meetings, according to foreign envoys and business people who met with...
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 15, 2019

Why it's risky to call e-cigarettes unsafe

Sure, it would be better if no one smoked any nicotine products, but the CDC's repetition of that message blurs important distinctions.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 12, 2019

Venezuelan case against top aide of Juan Guaido appears to have been falsified

At about 2 a.m. on March 21, eight Venezuelan intelligence agents drove to the home of the top adviser to opposition leader Juan Guaido and broke down the door.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Jun 11, 2019

Tokyo Detention House, in spotlight after Carlos Ghosn's extended stay, rejects criticisms

The case against Nissan Motor Co.'s former Chairman Carlos Ghosn has recently put Japan's controversial criminal justice and detention system in the spotlight, provoking calls for an overhaul of procedures that keep suspects in detention longer if they continue to deny allegations made against them....
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 10, 2019

Boris Johnson woos the hard-Brexit brigade as Michael Gove is eclipsed by cocaine woes

Boris Johnson, the front-runner to succeed Theresa May as U.K. prime minister, pledged a hard line on Brexit — including the option of leaving without a deal — as contenders to lead the Conservative Party sought support before the list of candidates is finalized Monday.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Jun 8, 2019

Stranger things: Weird ways to get festive in Japan

Men in straw capes wearing ferocious horned masks with gleaming eyes and long, pointed fangs stare down at a group of reporters. Others donning masks of a devil, monkey and a long-nosed tengu birdman squat as they pose for photographs during a news conference on Nov. 30 — the day after UNESCO added...
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BUSINESS
Jun 8, 2019

G20 finance chiefs discuss measures to guard against economic risks in Fukuoka meeting

Finance leaders from the Group of 20 nations kick off a meeting in Fukuoka and discuss measures to guard against economic risks.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / FOCUS
Jun 7, 2019

How the Fiat-Renault merger plan fell apart

Shortly after 9 p.m., as the sun began to set on the rotund glass facade housing Renault SA's headquarters on the outskirts of Paris, the board called a break. The group had gathered for the second time in as many days to sign off on a proposed merger with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV. As the talks dragged...
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 7, 2019

Labour narrowly denies Brexit Party its first seat in Parliament

Britain's opposition Labour Party narrowly held on to a parliamentary seat in eastern England on Friday, seeing off a challenge from Nigel Farage's insurgent Brexit Party to win by fewer than 700 votes.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 7, 2019

West Point cadet killed when military vehicle flips at training site

One cadet from the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York, died and 22 cadets and soldiers were injured on Thursday when a tactical vehicle carrying them flipped over during a training mission, officials said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 5, 2019

After backlash, Trump U-turns on targeting U.K. health service in trade talks

U.S. President Donald Trump backtracked on comments that Britain's public health service should be on the table in future post-Brexit trade talks between the two countries, after Prime Minister Theresa May said some areas might be off-limits.
BUSINESS
Jun 5, 2019

Trump says Republicans would be 'foolish' to block his Mexico tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned fellow Republicans in Congress not to block his efforts to impose tariffs on Mexico as part of his broader immigration fight amid reports that lawmakers are considering steps to block his latest trade salvo.

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