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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 22, 2019
North Korea's Kim holds meeting of military elite as year-end deadline looms
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un presided over an enlarged meeting of the ruling party's Central Military Commission to decide on "important organizational and political measures and military steps to bolster" the country's armed forces, state-run media reported Sunday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Dec 20, 2019
'Obamacare' ruling likely to haunt Trump in 2020
While the eyes of America were on the House vote to impeach President Donald Trump, a court ruling to leave the fate of the Affordable Care Act, also known as "Obamacare," up in the air may be a bigger risk to his 2020 re-election hopes.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 20, 2019
Time for U.S. pivot on North Korea?
It is now time for the U.S., along with Japan and South Korea, to prepare to pivot on North Korea.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Dec 20, 2019
'Maybe he's looking up': Trump takes swipe at Democratic congresswoman and her late husband
President Donald Trump on Wednesday attacked Representative Debbie Dingell and her late husband during a campaign rally in the Dingells' home state of Michigan.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Dec 19, 2019
Trump impeachment: The Democrats who weren't convinced
Wednesday's impeachment vote against President Donald Trump posed a political test for 31 House Democrats who represent districts that backed Trump in the 2016 presidential election, as Republicans warned that those lawmakers could face a backlash if they supported the effort to remove the president...
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Dec 19, 2019
In historic step, U.S. House impeaches Donald Trump for abuse of power and obstruction
Donald Trump on Wednesday became the third U.S. president to be impeached as the House of Representatives formally charged him with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress in a historic step that will inflame partisan tensions across a deeply divided America.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Dec 19, 2019
U.S. Republican lawmaker says Trump is treated less fairly than Jesus before crucifixion
A U.S. Republican lawmaker from Georgia said on Wednesday ahead of an impeachment vote accusing President Donald Trump of abusing his power and obstructing Congress that Jesus received a more fair trial ahead of his crucifixion.
BUSINESS
Dec 19, 2019
Automakers to pay estimated $3 billion in new U.S. tariffs under USMCA
U.S. President Donald Trump's rewrite of North American trade rules will cost automakers nearly $3 billion more in tariffs over the next decade for cars and parts that will not meet higher regional content requirements over the next decade, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 18, 2019
South Korea and U.S. fail to agree on cost of American troops as deal set to expire
South Korea and the United States failed on Wednesday to reach an agreement over Seoul's contribution toward hosting some 28,500 U.S. troops, ending two days of talks that were the last before their existing deal expires on Dec. 31.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 18, 2019
Top U.S. general says North Korean 'Christmas gift' likely long-range missile test
A top U.S. Air Force general on Tuesday said he expects North Korea's "Christmas gift" to the United States to be a long-range missile test, after Pyongyang delivered an ominous threat ahead of a unilateral year-end deadline for progress in nuclear talks.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 17, 2019
U.S. rejects sanctions relief for North Korea as Trump says he will 'take care of' Pyongyang's plans
The U.S. has knocked back a call to ease sanctions on North Korea despite threats of further provocations, with President Donald Trump saying he would "take care of" any threats the regime had in the works.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Dec 17, 2019
Trump says U.S. is watching North Korea closely and would be upset if something is 'in the works'
President Donald Trump on Monday said he would be disappointed if something is "in the works" in North Korea and the United States is watching activities in the Asian nation closely.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Dec 17, 2019
Rudy Giuliani associate denies hiding Russian payment and asks to stay free on bail
An associate of U.S. President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, on Monday urged a judge to let him stay free on bail while he awaits trial, denying prosecutors' accusations that he lied about receiving a $1 million payment from Russia shortly before he was arrested.
EDITORIALS
Dec 16, 2019
A truce is reached in the U.S.-China trade war
This deal is a victory for the U.S. in only the narrowest of terms.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 16, 2019
U.S. expelled two Chinese officials, including intel officer posing as diplomat, after they drove onto military base: NYT
The U.S. government covertly moved to expel two officials from the Chinese Embassy earlier this year, after they drove onto a military base, the New York Times reported, citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Dec 15, 2019
Congressional Democrat opposed to impeachment, Jeff Van Drew, reportedly will switch parties
A Democratic U.S. lawmaker who opposed his party's moves to impeach President Donald Trump told staff on Saturday he will become a Republican as soon as this week, the New York Times reported, citing unnamed sources familiar with the discussions.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 14, 2019
North Korea conducts another 'crucial test' at long-range rocket site
North Korea announced Saturday that it has conducted "another crucial test" at its Sohae long-range rocket site, claiming that the move will bolster its "reliable strategic nuclear deterrent."
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Dec 14, 2019
U.S. envoy to visit Seoul and Tokyo as deadline looms for stalled North Korea talks
The U.S. special envoy for North Korea will arrive in South Korea on Sunday ahead of a year-end deadline set by Pyongyang for Washington to soften its approach to stalled denuclearization talks, Seoul and Washington said on Friday.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 14, 2019
U.S. and China reach phase one of trade deal, easing tensions
The U.S. and China said they have agreed to the details of the first phase of a broader trade agreement, a move that will see the U.S. reduce tariffs and at least temporarily calm fears of an escalating trade war between the world’s two largest economies.

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