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WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 16, 2022

G20 summit exposes Russia's increased isolation on world stage

In a leaders' declaration, the G20 noted that the conflict is constraining growth, disrupting supply chains, and heightening energy and food insecurity.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 16, 2022

New weight-loss drugs work, but who's paying?

Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly say they can treat obesity with a weekly injection. But insurers aren't yet on board.
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BUSINESS
Nov 16, 2022

Before the blowup, Wall Street heavyweights went to bat for FTX

Trading firms, think tanks and professors all supported FTX's plans to shake up the derivatives industry.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 16, 2022

Poland blast: How NATO's defense obligations could be triggered by Ukraine war

The United States and its allies have said they are investigating reports a deadly explosion in Poland on Tuesday was caused by stray Russian missiles.
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WORLD
Nov 16, 2022

Trump launches 2024 U.S. presidential run, getting jump on rivals

Trump's announcement comes earlier than usual even in a country known for protracted presidential campaigns and signals his interest in discouraging other possible contenders.
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JAPAN
Nov 15, 2022

Justice Ministry panel puts forward option of joint custody for divorced parents

The proposal could see Japan move into line with international standards, but has been criticized by supporters of domestic violence victims.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 15, 2022

Toyota to unveil new Prius as hybrids lose luster to battery EVs

Even though the gas-sipping hatchback paved the way for Teslas and other fully electric vehicles, it's the less-hip option these days.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Nov 15, 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo accuses Manchester United of betrayal

The Portuguese star's blistering comments against his current club come after he refused to play as a substitute in a Premier League game against Tottenham last month.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 14, 2022

With new group, prefectural governors take aim at Tokyo's dominance

Nearly half of Japan's 47 prefectural governors formed the group amid frustration with the government's slow progress in reducing the concentration of people and firms in the capital.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Longform
Nov 14, 2022

Could Roki Sasaki become the future face of Japanese baseball?

Chiba Lotte Marines starting pitcher reflects on the highs and lows of his breakout season.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 14, 2022

If you’ve had COVID-19, watch out for stroke symptoms

Several studies now show an elevated risk of serious blood vessel inflammation during and after an infection.
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 12, 2022

France not interested in being tagged as Rugby World Cup favorite

'The notion of favorites is so subjective,' France team manager Raphael Ibanez told reporters this week. 'We leave other nations the statute of favorites.'
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JAPAN
Nov 11, 2022

Justice minister ousted over death row gaffe in fresh blow to Kishida Cabinet

The minister's departure marks the second Kishida Cabinet member to resign in less than three weeks.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 10, 2022

Abortion and Trump dashed Republican hopes for 'red wave'

Exit polling and interviews with analysts and voters showed that while inflation was a leading driver for voters, the issue of protecting abortion rights was nearly as paramount.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 9, 2022

Breaking Japan’s cash habit by nudging wage earners

The Japanese government plans to pay workers directly into digital wallets to move them off cash and into virtual payments.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 9, 2022

Big Tech layoffs deflate Musk and Zuckerberg

Twitter and Facebook can't afford their billionaire bosses' obsessions in a new age of austerity.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 8, 2022

BOJ debated impact of future exit from easy policy amid rising prices

A summary of opinions suggests some policymakers are slowly becoming more open to the possibility of an eventual withdrawal of the radical monetary stimulus.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 8, 2022

How corporate chiefs dodge lawsuits over sexual abuse and deadly products

Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction landed him in prison. Allegations of serial sexual abuse cost him his career and his movie studio. His company went bankrupt and later settled legal claims by about 50 women.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 7, 2022

Midterms move climate battle beyond Washington

With the U.S. Federal government headed for gridlock, the fate of energy legislation lies with the states.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 7, 2022

In final midterm push, Biden warns of threats as Trump hints at another run

Nonpartisan forecasters favor the Republicans to win control of the House of Representatives.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 6, 2022

Can polls survive losing half the country?

Yes, U.S. voter surveys were very wrong two years ago, but the mistakes weren't the result of partisan bias.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 4, 2022

North Korea missile salvo hits the law of diminishing returns

These days, markets are more concerned with U.S. Fed Chief Jerome Powell than North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his missiles. So what's Pyongyang's game plan?
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 4, 2022

What do the U.S. midterms mean for Japan?

For many Japanese, the midterm U.S. elections will serve as an indicator of the health of American democracy.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 4, 2022

Pakistan won’t quickly recover from Imran Khan’s shooting

The attack on the former prime minister is likely to put any political equilibrium out of reach for years.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 3, 2022

Rattle West? Force negotiations? Assessing threats made by Putin.

The prospect of even a small nuclear device going off is so terrible that officials in the United States and elsewhere are concerned.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 2, 2022

Rishi Sunak must detoxify Brexit to save himself

A thaw in U.K.-EU relations is the U.K. prime minister's best hope of political survival.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 2, 2022

Japan asks if it’s better to flip burgers than work at a megabank

The weak yen makes the wages of Japan's long-suffering workers seem absurdly low.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Nov 2, 2022

Amid dearth of candidates, Japanese towns adopt system to fund candidates' campaigns

The wider scope of public financing was aimed at making campaigns less costly for candidates and providing equal opportunities for people to run for public office.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 1, 2022

Halloween tragedy is a test for a deeply unpopular leader

President Yoon Suk-yeol's political future greatly depends on how he deals with the Halloween tragedy that left over 150 people dead after a crowd surge over the weekend.

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