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Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 31, 2019
Beyond Trump's divisive wall, U.S. Republicans and Democrats seek common ground on border security
President Donald Trump's planned "great, great wall" began morphing into a physical barrier and an array of high-tech gadgets in congressional talks launched on Wednesday to forge a compromise on security at the U.S. border with Mexico.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jan 31, 2019
Civil rights lawyer Margaret Ratner Kunstler seen as Roger Stone's possible WikiLeaks link
Tucked into last week's indictment of Roger Stone, the brash longtime confidante of President Donald Trump, was a fleeting reference to an attorney who had the ability to contact WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 31, 2019
Trump reaffirms U.S. support in call with Venezuela's Juan Guaido
U.S. President Donald Trump and Venezuela's self-proclaimed interim president, Juan Guaido, agreed during a Wednesday phone call to maintain regular contact amid planned protests in coming days, according to a White House spokeswoman.
EDITORIALS
Jan 30, 2019
A brand-new Washington gets back to work
Republicans are increasingly skeptical of the man in the White House and may now be ready to put their interests, and those of the Congress, ahead of those of the president.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 30, 2019
Can U.S. alliances withstand Trump's venom?
Key players in the Trump administration had protected American interests in Japan, South Korea and Europe. No longer.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jan 30, 2019
In era of Trump, U.S. intelligence report warns of weakening alliances as Sino-Russian ties grows stronger
The top U.S. intelligence official warned Tuesday that the United States is facing strengthening ties and a convergence of interests between China and Russia, just as policy changes on trade and defense by the Trump administration could cause allies to look beyond Washington — a stark admission amid...
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jan 30, 2019
U.S. Democrats want details of deal to ease sanctions on Rusal oligarch Oleg Deripaska
U.S. congressional Democrats said on Tuesday they are not satisfied with the Trump administration's decision to ease sanctions on companies linked to Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, demanding briefings and planning legislation.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 30, 2019
U.S. Treasury Secretary signals chance to end China trade war before talks if Beijing offers concessions
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said that if China presents enough trade concessions to President Donald Trump, there's a chance the administration may lift all tariffs.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 30, 2019
GOP's Mitch McConnell bucks Trump, warning against 'precipitous withdrawal' from Syria and Afghanistan
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made a rare break with President Donald Trump and proposed a measure urging the U.S. to continue the fight against Islamic State and al-Qaida in Syria and Afghanistan and avoid any "precipitous withdrawal."
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 30, 2019
China most active in cyberspying against U.S. and its ties with Russia growing: intel chief Dan Coats
Russia and China pose the biggest espionage and cyberattack threats to the United States and are more aligned than they have been in decades, the leader of the U.S. intelligence community told U.S. senators on Tuesday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 29, 2019
Trump's North Korean road to nowhere
Judging by the outcome of the first meeting between Trump and Kim, U.S. allies in the region have good reason to be deeply concerned.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 29, 2019
Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi's great wall of resistance
Trump has never had to deal with a woman as smart and tough as the house speaker.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 29, 2019
Trump's cost-sharing spat with ally South Korea raises fears of U.S. pullback from peninsula
Just as President Donald Trump looks to make peace with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, his administration is putting fresh strain on the U.S.'s seven-decade alliance with South Korea.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 29, 2019
U.S. plans to 'suspend' INF nuclear treaty with Russia, White House official says, in move that bodes ill for Japan
The U.S. plans to suspend its obligations under a 1987 nuclear weapons treaty with Russia after a deadline passes this weekend and the Trump administration inches closer to full withdrawal from a pillar of Cold War diplomacy, a White House official said Monday, in a move that could have dire implications...
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jan 29, 2019
Roger Stone's arrest may hurt Trump's 'love' of Wikileaks
"WikiLeaks," Donald Trump said at a campaign rally on Oct. 10, 2016. "I love WikiLeaks."
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jan 28, 2019
Ex-Trump adviser Roger Stone hints he may cooperate with Robert Mueller's Russia probe
Roger Stone, an ally of President Donald Trump and a longtime Republican operative, did not rule out on Sunday cooperating with special counsel Robert Mueller in his investigation of Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
BUSINESS
Jan 28, 2019
Trump lifts Rusal sanctions as Putin ally Oleg Deripaska cuts stake
The U.S. Treasury Department on Sunday lifted sanctions on three firms tied to Russian tycoon Oleg Deripaska, including United Co. Rusal, a move that will provide relief to the global aluminum market.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 27, 2019
Trump, Macron and the poverty of liberalism
If liberals want to defeat populists, there is only one route: Regain the trust of the voters that form much of their base.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jan 26, 2019
Hawkish U.S. national security adviser says 'significant' steps by North Korea could lead to eased sanctions
U.S. national security adviser John Bolton, known as one of the most hawkish officials in the Trump administration, has said that Washington would roll back crushing sanctions on North Korea if the U.S. sees "a significant sign" of steps toward denuclearization.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 26, 2019
Roger Stone indictment reveals 'senior' Trump campaign official 'directed' push for stolen emails
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