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DONALD TRUMP JR

Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 26, 2018
Trump ordered Mueller's firing, then backed off: New York Times
U.S. President Donald Trump last June ordered special counsel Robert Mueller fired but backed down after the White House counsel threatened to resign rather than follow his directive, The New York Times reported Thursday, citing four people told of the matter.
WORLD
Jan 26, 2018
Turkey tells U.S. to stop backing Syrian Kurds or risk confrontation on the ground in Afrin
Turkey urged the United States on Thursday to halt its support for Kurdish YPG fighters or risk confronting Turkish forces on the ground in Syria, some of Ankara's strongest comments yet about a potential clash with its NATO ally.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 26, 2018
Trump sought Van Gogh but Guggenheim offered him potty of gold: report
New York's Guggenheim Museum offered to lend an 18-karat gold toilet to President Donald Trump after the White House asked to borrow a painting by Vincent Van Gogh, the Washington Post reported on Thursday.
WORLD / Politics
Jan 26, 2018
Justice Department's inspector general turns up anti-Trump FBI agents' missing text messages
The Justice Department's inspector general has recovered missing text messages from two FBI officials who sharply criticized Donald Trump, making them a flash point in the debate over the federal criminal investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 25, 2018
In announcement to all Koreans, Pyongyang calls for unification and end to U.S. military exercises
North Korea has issued an appeal to "all Koreans at home and abroad," urging them to "turn out as one" to make a "breakthrough" for "independent reunification" and urging the South to halt joint military exercises with the U.S. "forever," state-run media said Thursday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jan 25, 2018
Robert Mueller asked U.S. intel officials about Trump in probe of obstruction: sources
Senior U.S. intelligence officers including CIA Director Mike Pompeo have been questioned by the U.S. special counsel's team about whether President Donald Trump tried to obstruct justice in the Russia probe, sources told Reuters on Wednesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 24, 2018
At Davos, Modi calls out isolationist trends as attention turns to how Trump will respond
The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum kicked off Tuesday in Davos, Switzerland, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi openly railing against anti-globalization and urging a halt to isolationist trends.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jan 24, 2018
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence aims to counter North Korean 'propaganda' at Winter Olympics
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence plans to use his attendance at the Winter Olympics in South Korea next month to try to counter what he sees as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's effort to "hijack" the games with a propaganda campaign, a White House official said Tuesday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 24, 2018
U.S. defense against North Korea missiles improved, Pentagon testing agency finds
The ground-based system of interceptors that the U.S. would use to defend the mainland and Hawaii against a threatened North Korean attack is improving after past setbacks, the Pentagon's testing office said in a new report.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 24, 2018
Democrats yank offer to fund border wall after Trump and his GOP allies snub commitment on 'Dreamers'
Democrats on Tuesday withdrew an offer to fund U.S. President Donald Trump's border wall, as tough negotiations over the future of young illegal immigrants resumed in the Senate.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 24, 2018
Fast-growing solar sector says Trump tariffs will kill tens of thousands of U.S. jobs
President Donald Trump's move to slap steep tariffs on imported panels will kill tens of thousands of jobs, raise the cost of going solar and quash billions of dollars of investment, the U.S. Solar Energy Industries Association warned on Tuesday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 23, 2018
Trump pushing for U.S. authoritarianism
After one year of Trump, the U.S. faces graver challenges than in many generations
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 23, 2018
North Korea may seek to steal Olympic spotlight with massive military parade one day ahead of games
In a move seen as a possible bid to steal some of the Olympic limelight and one that could jeopardize easing tensions on the Korean Peninsula, North Korea has moved forward the date it will mark the 70th anniversary of its regular army's founding to Feb. 8 — just a day before the Winter Games kick...
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 23, 2018
Trump slaps steep tariffs on solar panels and imported washers, angering South Korea and China
U.S. President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on imported solar panels and washing machines, angering trade partners as he took his first major protectionist move a year into his term.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 23, 2018
Trump signs bill reopening U.S. government as immigration fight looms
U.S. President Donald Trump signed a government spending bill Monday evening that ends a three-day partial shutdown, White House official said. But that leaves the fight over a politically charged immigration proposal unresolved for at least another three weeks.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 22, 2018
A year ago, Davos thought Trump would be a normal president
If there was one message that echoed through the mountains ringing Davos a year ago, it was that the business world could ignore tweets from U.S. leader Donald Trump.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jan 22, 2018
'Fake news' crutch used by Southeast Asian leaders to control media, critics charge
Governments across Southeast Asia have a history of using laws and the judiciary to curb press freedoms — now, they have found a handy crutch to lean on as they intensify clampdowns: U.S. President Donald Trump's "fake news" mantra.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 22, 2018
In Women's March finale, Las Vegas rally kicks off 'Power to the Polls' voter drive
Thousands of protesters gathered for the Women's March "Power to the Polls" rally in Las Vegas on Sunday, kicking off a national drive to register a million new voters as well as put more female candidates in office and stymie President Donald Trump's agenda.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 22, 2018
Pence in Israel on visit overshadowed by Trump's Jerusalem declaration, Palestinian boycott
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence began a visit to Israel on Sunday after being praised as a "great friend" by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and shunned by the Palestinians over U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 22, 2018
Organizer still counting on Trump to speak at Davos despite U.S. shutdown
The World Economic Forum (WEF) still expects U.S. President Donald Trump to attend its annual meeting in the Swiss Alps this week, the forum's chairman, Klaus Schwab, said on Sunday.
Cutting ties with JCP not easy for CDP despite Renho's defeat
When Renho (center) announced her candidacy for the Tokyo gubernatorial election on May 27, the head of the Japanese Communist Party's secretariat, Akira Koike (far left), was also in attendance.
Japan soccer player Sano arrested for alleged sexual assault
Professional soccer player Kaishu Sano has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman in her 30s at a Tokyo hotel.
Taro Kono says central bank needs to raise rates to lift yen
Taro Kono, Japan's digital transformation minister, speaks during an interview in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Trump says Taiwan should pay for defense, sending TSMC stock down
Shares in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's largest contract chipmaker and a major Apple and Nvidia supplier, closed 2.4% lower on Wednesday.
'Super spicy' potato chips land Japan students in hospital
High school students were taken to hospital in Tokyo on Tuesday after eating "super spicy" potato chips.
After Tokyo Olympic disappointment, Nadeshiko Japan look for redemption
Japan's Hikaru Kitagawa dribbles past a defender during an Olympic qualifying match against North Korea at National Stadium in Tokyo in February.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
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