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BARACK OBAMA

Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 24, 2014
Abe-Obama summit kicks off with security reassurances
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. President Barack Obama kicked off long-awaited summit talks in Tokyo on Thursday morning, aiming to bolster security and economic ties.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 23, 2014
Sushi legend Jiro enlisted in bid to wow president
After arriving at Haneda airport, U.S. President Barack Obama is whisked to Ginza for a “casual dinner” with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the modest yet widely revered sushi restaurant Sukibayashi Jiro.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 23, 2014
China won't swallow 'bitter pill' of ceding sovereign rights: military official
China will not "swallow the bitter pill" of ceding its sovereign rights to others, a senior military official told foreign naval leaders Wednesday, as the country takes an increasingly assertive approach to guarding its maritime territory.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 23, 2014
Obama arrives for summit, to assure security ties are solid
U.S. President Barack Obama arrived Wednesday evening at Haneda airport at the start of a seven-day Asia tour in which he is expected to reaffirm America's commitment to maintaining regional security.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 23, 2014
Satellite images show North Korea nuke test unlikely
North Korea is unlikely to be ready to stage a nuclear test timed to coincide with U.S. President Barack Obama's visit to Asia, a respected think tank said on Wednesday, based on its assessment of satellite imagery.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 22, 2014
The second opening of Japan
To make a proactive contribution to peace, Japan will bear its share of responsibility for assuring the security that supports global prosperity and stability, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declares.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 22, 2014
Court orders U.S. to release memo on drones, killing of Americans
A federal appeals court ordered the U.S. Department of Justice to turn over key portions of a memorandum justifying the government's targeted killing of people linked to terrorism, including Americans.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 21, 2014
Obama's state visit comes at crucial time
With defense and trade issues still to be resolved, Thursday's U.S.-Japan summit is a high-stakes game for both sides.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Apr 21, 2014
How U.S. worsened its Putin problem
In September 2001, as the U.S. reeled from the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, Vladimir Putin supported Washington's imminent invasion of Afghanistan in ways that would have been inconceivable during the Cold War.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 19, 2014
U.S. further delays making final decision on Keystone XL pipeline
The Obama administration further delayed its decision on the controversial Keystone XL pipeline project Friday, with no conclusion now likely until after midterm elections are held in November.
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 18, 2014
Abe, U.S. Vice President Biden touch base on Ukraine, trade
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe spoke by telephone to U.S. Vice President Joe Biden Friday on topics including the situation in Ukraine and trade negotiations, an Obama administration official said.

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