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ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 28, 2018
Canada legislators, in symbolic move, vote to strip Myanmar's Suu Kyi of citizenship
Canadian legislators, in a symbolic move, on Thursday voted unanimously to strip Myanmar's civilian leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, of her honorary citizenship in response to crimes committed against the Rohingya minority.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 27, 2018
Trump slams Canada over NAFTA, says he rejected Trudeau meeting
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday blasted Canada over the slow pace of NAFTA talks, saying he was so unhappy that he had rejected Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's request for a one-on-one meeting.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 22, 2018
White House optimistic on Chinese trade issues
The United States is optimistic about finding a way forward in its trade dispute with China, but it does not have a date scheduled for further talks as it assesses Beijing's response to the latest round of tariffs, a senior White House official said Friday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Sep 17, 2018
Pussy Riot-linked anti-Kremlin activist seen doing better in German hospital after apparent poisoning in Moscow
An anti-Kremlin activist lost his sight, hearing and ability to walk in a suspected poisoning last week but is doing better since he arrived in Berlin for treatment, two friends said Sunday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Sep 7, 2018
France, Germany, Canada and U.S. back Britain over fatal nerve agent poisoning allegedly by Russian agents
Britain, France, Germany, Canada and the United States pledged on Thursday to work to disrupt "the hostile activities of foreign intelligence networks" and called on Russia to disclose its nerve agent program.
EDITORIALS
Sep 3, 2018
A confusing 'deal' between the U.S. and Mexico
Donald Trump has created substantial uncertainty regarding trade in North America and that will unnerve businesses.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Sep 3, 2018
Canada's national water polo squad forges new bonds during trip to Japan
Half a world away from home, quality competition is a top priority for the Canada men's national water polo team.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 28, 2018
Trump's Mexico trade deal reveals another deficit
It never fails to amaze how little Donald Trump, that lifelong businessman, understands about business.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 28, 2018
U.S. and Mexico reach NAFTA overhaul deal, upping pressure on Canada
The United States and Mexico agreed on Monday to overhaul the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), putting pressure on Canada to agree to new terms on auto trade and dispute settlement rules to remain part of the three-nation pact.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 26, 2018
Trump says Mexico trade deal near; NAFTA hurdles seen easing
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States could reach a "big Trade Agreement" with Mexico soon as the incoming Mexican trade negotiator signaled possible solutions to NAFTA energy rules and a contentious U.S. "sunset clause" demand.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 20, 2018
2019 Canada election will be fight against polarization, Trudeau warns
Justin Trudeau said the 2019 Canadian election will be a contrast between his Liberal Party's push for a cleaner environment and fighting inequality, and Conservatives who'll attempt to exploit divisions created by a global wave of populism.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 13, 2018
Birds of a feather do fall out sometimes
Seasoned diplomats are much subtler and more prudent than badgers of the same stripe.
MORE SPORTS
Aug 12, 2018
Japan beats Canada to reach softball world championship final
Japan booked a rematch in the women's softball world championship final against the world No. 1 United States after beating Canada 3-0 in the bronze medal game on Saturday afternoon.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Aug 10, 2018
Ontario pledges $25 million to fight rising gun crime
Ontario on Thursday pledged $25 million for police and to keep suspects behind bars while they await trial on gun crimes charges, as the Canadian province grapples with rising shootings involving domestically obtained weapons.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 7, 2018
Canada defiant after Saudis freeze new trade over rights criticism, boot ambassador
Canada on Monday refused to back down in its defense of human rights after Saudi Arabia froze new trade and investment and expelled the Canadian ambassador in retaliation for Ottawa's call to free arrested Saudi civil society activists.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 3, 2018
U.S. confirms duties for Canadian paper used in newsprint, irking Ottawa
The United States on Thursday announced final duties on imported uncoated groundwood paper from Canada that is used for newspapers, with slightly lower anti-dumping and anti-subsidy rates than previously levied.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 31, 2018
Narita International Airport shuts runway after Air Canada plane enters wrong taxiway
Narita International Airport closed one of its two runways for several hours Monday after an Air Canada plane entered the wrong taxiway after landing.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 30, 2018
Trump tariffs could trigger U.S. recession, billionaire Charles Koch tells GOP ranks
Billionaire Charles Koch said Sunday he worries President Donald Trump's actions on trade and tariffs put the booming U.S. economy at risk of recession.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 20, 2018
Japan, EU, Canada and industry groups oppose proposed U.S. duties on imported cars
The nations say such imports pose no threat to U.S. national security., a claim made by U.S. president Donald Trump.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 19, 2018
Trudeau shuffles Cabinet, seeking to reduce Canada's reliance on U.S.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shuffled his Cabinet on Wednesday ahead of a challenging 2019 election, stressing the need to diversify trade away from the United States while leaving key ministers in place.

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