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Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 11, 2019

Suspect in custody in ambush shooting of retired Red Sox slugger David Ortiz

Police in the Dominican Republic were investigating on Monday why a man shot and wounded former Boston Red Sox slugger David "Big Papi" Ortiz as he sat in a nightclub late on Sunday, according to police and the team.
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WORLD
Jun 11, 2019

Chopper crashes onto fog-shrouded roof of New York City skyscraper, killing pilot

A helicopter crashed onto the fog-shrouded roof of a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper on Monday, killing at least one person and unnerving a city still scarred by memories of the Sept. 11, 2001, airplane attacks on the World Trade Center.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Jun 10, 2019

Hong Kong's top appeals court issues landmark ruling for LGBT rights

The top appeals court in Hong Kong issued a landmark ruling granting spousal benefits to a married gay couple, the latest rebuke to leader Carrie Lam's government over the issue of equal rights for LGBT people.
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BUSINESS
Jun 10, 2019

Chile, citing its own track record in trade, aims to build consensus at G20, APEC meetings

As the United States and China exchange barbs amid a trade war that could drag the global economy into turmoil, a South American country with a solid record in trade engagement is ready to step up to soften the tension, a top Chilean trade official said.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 10, 2019

United Technologies and Raytheon poised for massive merger

Raytheon and United Technologies, two major American aeronautics and defense groups, are poised to announce as early this week plans for a massive merger, according to U.S. media.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Jun 8, 2019

Japan's convenience stores work hard to stay relevant

Ride the Seibu Shinjuku Line to Iriso Station in the city of Sayama, Saitama Prefecture, and you can enjoy shopping at Japan's oldest franchise convenience store, a Family Mart that opened in September 1973. The following May, the nation's first 7-Eleven outlet was opened in Toyosu, Koto Ward — not...
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / THE HIGH GROUNDS
Jun 8, 2019

Great coffee makes for a better shopping experience

Though many shops still have a 'no food or drink' rule, there are a growing number in Tokyo that offer high-quality coffee alongside curated retail products, so you can keep your shopping energy up.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Jun 8, 2019

In discussion with Anna Fifield, author of 'The Great Successor'

The Washington Post Beijing bureau chief Anna Fifield's new book, 'The Great Successor,' details the life of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jun 8, 2019

Marines rally past Giants in ninth

The Chiba Lotte Marines were on the road, missing some key players because of injuries, down a run and three outs away from a loss.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 8, 2019

Southeast Asia should want the world's junk

Forcing rich countries to keep and process all of their own recycling isn't the best way to protect the environment.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 8, 2019

Weak U.S. employment report raises red flag on economy

U.S. job growth slowed sharply in May and wages rose less than expected, raising fears that a loss of momentum in economic activity could be spreading to the labor market, which could put pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates this year.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jun 7, 2019

U.S. House Democrats move toward court action against William Barr and Don McGahn

A U.S. House of Representatives committee, seeking to advance probes of President Donald Trump, unveiled a measure on Thursday that would authorize court action to enforce congressional subpoenas of Attorney General William Barr and former White House Counsel Don McGahn over the Mueller report.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 6, 2019

Abe equals Hirobumi Ito as Japan's third-longest-serving prime minister

Political observers largely attribute the longevity of Abe's leadership to a relatively strong economy and a fragmented opposition.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 6, 2019

Amazon's new drones to start delivering packages in months, but no specifics on where yet

Amazon.com Inc. has new drones that in coming months will deliver packages to customers in 30 minutes or less, a step toward a goal that has eluded the retailer for years.
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BUSINESS
Jun 6, 2019

Trump adviser and leading GOP senator both say Mexico tariffs might not happen

A White House trade adviser and a leading Republican senator said on Wednesday that a U.S. plan to impose tariffs on Mexican goods might not go into effect, offering hope for Mexico and American businesses concerned about economic damage from a new front in President Donald Trump's trade wars.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 6, 2019

Bernie Sanders accuses Walmart of paying 'starvation wages'

Democratic U.S. presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders on Wednesday told Walmart Inc. shareholders and top executives that the world's largest retailer should boost the "starvation"-level wages it pays its workers and stop fueling income inequality.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 5, 2019

U.K. to get new, Brexit-saddled leader by July 26 as candidates make pitch amid accelerated procedure

Boris Johnson, the front-runner to replace Theresa May as U.K. prime minister, warned Conservative Party colleagues that they face "extinction" if they didn't deliver Brexit by the current deadline of Oct. 31.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jun 5, 2019

Trump ex-campaign chairman Paul Manafort may go to Rikers Island jail: source

Paul Manafort, U.S. President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman who was convicted of tax and bank fraud, may be transferred to Rikers Island jail in New York to face state criminal charges, a person familiar with the matter said.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps
Jun 4, 2019

Ep. 2 'Tempura Incident'

Based on the title alone, my expectations going into episode two of "Terrace House" — titled "Tempura Incident" — were high. Viewers of the “Boys & Girls in the City” season are sure to remember the infamous “meat incident” of 2016 where the housemates ate a roommate’s special beef without...
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BUSINESS
Jun 4, 2019

Silicon valley battered as Washington turns up antitrust heat

Technology giants are bracing for sweeping investigations into their business practices as top U.S. antitrust officials and lawmakers carved out a battle plan targeting Silicon Valley's best-known names — sending shares tumbling and raising the prospect of a drawn-out fight with the government.
Funeral held for Princess Yuriko at Tokyo cemetery
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, followed by Princess Aiko and Princess Kako, prepare to attend a funeral service for Princess Yuriko at Toshimagaoka Cemetery in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Trump team weighs direct talks with North Korea's Kim
Then-U.S. President Donald Trump meets with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the Demilitarized Zone separating the two Koreas, in Panmunjom, South Korea, in June 2019.
Bluesky is booming in Japan — mainly for reasons other than U.S. politics
According to Similarweb, average monthly user numbers for Bluesky on Android in Japan quintupled in the 12 months to October.
Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire, brokered by U.S. and France, takes effect
People near Martyrs Square in Beirut watch as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces a cease-fire on television on Tuesday.
Suspected arson in Sapporo leaves four injured
Firetrucks outside a building in Sapporo where an explosion left four people injured on Tuesday.
Bluesky is booming in Japan — mainly for reasons other than U.S. politics
According to Similarweb, average monthly user numbers for Bluesky on Android in Japan quintupled in the 12 months to October.
China defense minister being investigated for corruption, report says
Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun attends the opening ceremony of the Xiangshan Forum at the Beijing International Convention Center on Sept. 13. Dong is the third consecutive incumbent or former defense chief to be probed over alleged corruption.
How Japan can exit the fossil fuel subsidies it can’t seem to quit
A man walks past a gasoline station in Tokyo on Thursday.
Are you leaving your loved ones digital legacies or headaches?
The National Consumer Affairs Center reports a growing number of consultations regarding "digital legacies" — data and online services left behind when people die.
Rayssa Leal and Chloe Covell on Japan’s teen skaters: We are friends, not rivals
Brazil’s Rayssa Leal celebrates after winning the women's Street League Skateboarding competition on Saturday in Tokyo.

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