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EDITORIALS
Jan 4, 2018

A long-awaited gambit from Pyongyang

It is vitally important that Seoul, Washington and Tokyo be united in their thinking and integrated in their approach to Pyongyang.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 4, 2018

Macron plans law to fight 'fake news' in 2018 after pointing finger at Russian media

President Emmanuel Macron announced on Wednesday he would overhaul French media legislation this year to fight the spread of "fake news" on social media that he said was a threat to liberal democracies.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jan 2, 2018

Golden Kings control fourth quarter to secure victory over Susanoo Magic

The Ryukyu Golden Kings outclassed the visiting Shimane Susanoo Magic in the fourth quarter of Tuesday's series finale.
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MULTIMEDIA
Jan 2, 2018

Praying for a great 2018

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Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Jan 2, 2018

Looking at Hanyu's chances of retaining gold in Pyeongchang

It is the $64 million question.
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Jan 2, 2018

Can agriculture stem its effects on climate in 2018?

After Rene Castro-Salazar attended the first U.N.-led climate talks in Berlin in 1985 as Costa Rica's environment and energy minister, he tried to talk about agriculture and climate change — but few wanted to join the conversation.
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WORLD / Politics
Jan 1, 2018

Congolese forces kill at least seven during protests over president's refusal to step down

Security forces killed at least seven people in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday during protests over President Joseph Kabila's refusal to step down from office, United Nations peacekeepers said.
WORLD / Politics
Jan 1, 2018

Key GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham says 'let Mr. Mueller do his job'

The special counsel investigation of links between Russia and President Trump's 2016 election campaign should continue without interference in 2018, despite calls from some Trump administration allies and Republican lawmakers to shut it down, a prominent Republican senator said on Sunday.
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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Dec 31, 2017

Views From Osaka: What are your hopes for yourself, Japan and the world for 2018?

Young people in Kansai's commercial hub talk about their wishes for the coming year.
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LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Dec 30, 2017

No looking back in hunger: a wrap-up of Tokyo's restaurant scene in 2017

As the year draws to a close, all that's left to do is to slurp New Year's soba and give thanks for another bumper year of superlative dining.
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WORLD / Society / FOCUS
Dec 30, 2017

From #MeToo to rape laws, women's rights advanced despite adversity in 2017

Pink hat-wearing protesters marched in the millions, celebrities called out their abusers as "pigs," and countries from Chile to India passed pro-women legislation, making 2017 a momentous year for women's rights despite setbacks, activists said.
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COMMENTARY / World
Dec 29, 2017

The best and worst of Asia in 2017

Asia had its share of ups and downs in 2017.
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BUSINESS
Dec 29, 2017

New York governor says new U.S. tax code may be unconstitutional by violating equal protection

The new U.S. tax code targets high-tax states and may be unconstitutional, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said on Thursday, saying the bill may violate New York residents' rights to due process and equal protection.
WORLD
Dec 28, 2017

China and Pakistan consider including Afghanistan in $57 billion economic corridor, as Beijing looks to broker peace between troubled neighbors

China and Pakistan will consider extending their $57 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor to Afghanistan, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said earlier this week, as part of China's ambitious Belt and Road plan linking China with Asia, Europe and beyond.
Dec 28, 2017

Eiga Yokai Wocchi: Shado Saido Oniou no Fukkatsu / United Cinemas Toyosu / 2017-12-30 to 2018-01-05

Dec. 30 9:20, 11:30, 13:40, 15:50, 18:00, 20:10, 22:20 / Dec. 31 to Jan. 4 9:20, 11:30, 13:40, 15:50, 18:00, 20:10 / Jan. 5 10:10, 12:15, 14:20, 16:25, 18:00, 20:10
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BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Dec 28, 2017

Lakestars' Narito Namizato one of top talents at ball distribution

The art of the pass isn't in vogue like rapid-fire 3-point shooting at any juncture, but there are a number of gifted ball-distribution artists in the B. League. And like Christmas cards, it's the gift that keeps on giving.
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BUSINESS
Dec 28, 2017

Airbus preparing to ditch A380 superjumbo if Emirates fails to ink big deal: sources

Airbus is drawing up contingency plans to phase out production of the world's largest jetliner, the A380 superjumbo, if it fails to win a key order from Dubai's Emirates, three people familiar with the matter said.
EDITORIALS
Dec 26, 2017

Cryptocurrency's worrying boom

Virtual currencies have assumed a new prominence in business and finance, raising important questions about their role, viability and regulation. As the largest trading market for bitcoin, Japan can play an important role in answering these questions.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Dec 26, 2017

Sending Kaori Sakamoto to Olympics the right call

This time the Japan Skating Federation got it right.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Dec 26, 2017

Putin calls for social media activities of 'some' firms to be monitored during 2018 election

President Vladimir Putin said on Monday the Russian authorities should monitor the activity of "some companies" on social media during next year's presidential election and assess the extent of their involvement in domestic politics.

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