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ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 12, 2019

India evacuates hundreds of thousands as Cyclone Vayu builds fury

India evacuated hundreds of thousands of people to shelters along the coast in its western state of Gujarat as a cyclone gathering intensity over the Arabian Sea was expected to hit land on Thursday.
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Philippines report 2019
Jun 12, 2019

Tourism investments boost economic growth in the Philippines

As an archipelago, the Philippines offers a wealth of investment opportunities. Founded on a diverse cultural heritage and ancient traditions, the Philippines has become a leading regional economy offering world-class products and services while continuously attracting foreign investors. By placing significance...
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Philippines report 2019
Jun 12, 2019

The Philippines — the world’s ‘More Fun’ retirement destination

The Philippine Retirement Authority and the Department of Tourism are encouraging foreign retirees to come to the Philippines to make the most out of life.
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WORLD / Politics
Jun 12, 2019

Nancy Pelosi says she is so 'done' with Trump, the 'diverter in chief'

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Tuesday she's "done" with talking about President Donald Trump and called him the "diverter in chief," saying he manufactured controversies to distract attention from more important issues.
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JAPAN / Politics
Jun 11, 2019

Hong Kong activist urges Japan to put pressure on city government to withdraw extradition bill

Tokyo should put pressure on the Hong Kong government to withdraw a controversial bill that would allow extraditions to mainland China, given Japan's strong economic ties with the former British territory and the large number of mutual visits by tourists, a high-profile pro-democracy activist told a...
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WORLD
Jun 11, 2019

Iran has accelerated enrichment of uranium, IAEA says

Iran has followed through on a threat to accelerate its production of enriched uranium, the head of the U.N. atomic watchdog said on Monday, departing from his usual guarded language to say he was worried about increasing tension.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 10, 2019

Revival of Fiat Chrysler merger plan may hinge on Renault cutting its stake in Nissan

Nissan is poised to urge Renault to significantly reduce its 43.4 percent stake in the Japanese company in return for supporting any FCA-Renault tie-up, sources said.
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ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Jun 10, 2019

'Foreign forces' seek to create havoc in Hong Kong, Chinese state media claims

Certain "foreign forces" are trying to hurt China by creating chaos in Hong Kong over an extradition bill that has prompted mass protests in the former British colony, an official Chinese newspaper said on Monday.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?
Jun 8, 2019

For artist Jun Arita, home is where the art is

Art, says New Zealand-based Jun Arita, is not about the money, it's about making connections and creating something meaningful.
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.
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BUSINESS
Jun 7, 2019

Japanese government adopts draft bill to create high-tech 'supercities'

The government on Friday adopted a draft bill to realize its "supercity" initiative to create cities that make use of artificial intelligence, big data and other advanced technologies.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jun 7, 2019

Court airs Trump lawyer's voicemail to Michael Flynn's camp before guilty plea

A federal court in Washington released audio of a voicemail that one of President Donald Trump's lawyers left for a potential cooperator with special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation.
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WORLD / Politics
Jun 7, 2019

Elizabeth Warren rises in 2020 race as policy focus catches fire

Elizabeth Warren has been climbing in the Democratic presidential contest by using a stream of policy blueprints and hours of selfies with voters to chip away at her immediate target: Bernie Sanders.
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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.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jun 7, 2019

Ex-Trump adviser Michael Flynn shakes up legal team

Former U.S. national security adviser Michael Flynn has dismissed the lawyers who represented him in his guilty plea and cooperation with special counsel Robert Mueller and retained new counsel, according to a court filing on Thursday.
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LIFE / Food & Drink
Jun 6, 2019

Chiba loquat grower loves his work, but frets over the future of the biwa business

Kenzo Takeba picks a loquat out of his basket, unwraps it from its paper cover and expertly begins to peel off the delicate orange skin with his fingers.
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 6, 2019

Speculation grows in Japan that Diet session will be extended to enable double election

Speculation within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party over a possible extension of the current regular Diet session, a move that could result in a double election this summer, has grown ahead of the scheduled end of the 150-day session on June 26.
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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.
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CULTURE / Stage
Jun 4, 2019

The Royal Ballet brings the best of British ballet to Japan with its production of 'Don Quixote'

For ballet fans across Japan, The Royal Ballet represents the pinnacle in dance, and its upcoming summer tour of Tokyo and Yokohama from June 21 to 30 keeps expectations high.
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WORLD / Politics
Jun 4, 2019

Trump, pomp and circumstance: U.K. royals fete U.S. president after tweets targeted at London mayor

Britain rolled out the royal red carpet for Donald Trump on Monday, with Queen Elizabeth leading the pomp and pageantry in honor of the U.S. president whose interventions into London's political crises threatened to overshadow the visit.
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BUSINESS
Jun 4, 2019

Russia orders Tinder dating app to share user data on demand

Russia said Monday it had added the popular dating app Tinder to a list of entities obliged to hand over user data and messages to law enforcement agencies on demand, including the main successor agency to the Soviet-era KGB.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 3, 2019

France presses for concessions from Fiat in Renault merger proposal

The French government, Renault SA's biggest shareholder, wants additional guarantees from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV in its proposal to merge the two carmakers as it seeks to avoid job cuts in France and protect national interests, according to sources familiar with the matter.
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JAPAN / FOCUS
Jun 3, 2019

30 years after the Tiananmen massacre, can Japan do more to keep its memory alive?

The West and Japan have sought to balance human rights concerns with reaping the rewards of economic relations with China.
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CULTURE / CULTURE SMASH
Jun 2, 2019

When Japan strikes the right chord

From missionary work in Kagoshima Prefecture to creating arrangements for Joe Hisaishi's 'Ni no Kuni' film score, composer Chad Cannon talks about his affinity with Japan.
EDITORIALS
Jun 1, 2019

Keep the price of new drugs sane

The cost of new and expensive pharmaceuticals need to be reigned in to keep the national health care system solvent.
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WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jun 1, 2019

Judge finds U.S. Navy SEAL's fair trial rights violated in war crimes case

The military judge presiding over the court-martial of a U.S. Navy SEAL charged with war crimes said on Friday prosecutors who electronically tracked email communications of defense lawyers without a warrant violated the accused's right to a fair trial.

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