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DONALD TRUMP

Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 16, 2019
China to counter latest U.S. tariffs, as Trump vows any deal will be struck on America's terms
China on Thursday vowed to counter the latest U.S. tariffs on $300 billion of Chinese goods but called on the United States to meet it halfway on a potential trade deal, while U.S. President Donald Trump said any pact would have to be on America's terms.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 16, 2019
Trump has privately — but possibly not seriously — talked about America buying Greenland
U.S. President Donald Trump has privately discussed with aides and advisers the idea of the United States purchasing the island of Greenland as a way to expand U.S. territory, two sources familiar with the situation said on Thursday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 16, 2019
U.S. threatens sanctions in Iranian tanker case after Gibraltar court orders ship released
The U.S. is gravely disappointed with the U.K. after a Gibraltar court allowed the release of an Iranian tanker suspected of transporting oil to Syria, and threatened sanctions against ports, banks and anyone else who does business with the ship or its crew, two administration officials said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 16, 2019
North Korea fires more 'projectiles' into Sea of Japan and vows not to meet with South
North Korea added insult to injury Friday when, hours after blasting South Korea's leader as "impudent" and vowing not to meet with Seoul officials, it launched two more "projectiles" into the Sea of Japan.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 16, 2019
Trump blames mass shootings on the mentally ill and calls for more institutions
President Donald Trump said on Thursday he supports meaningful background checks for gun buyers, but he told reporters that those responsible for recent mass shootings were mentally ill and the United States should build more mental institutions.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Aug 16, 2019
China warns it can quell Hong Kong protesters as Trump urges Xi to meet them
Hong Kong braced for more mass protests over the weekend, even as China warned it could use its power to quell demonstrations and U.S. President Donald Trump urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to meet personally with the protesters to defuse weeks of tensions.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 16, 2019
Democratic presidential hopeful Beto O'Rourke back on campaign trail as rival John Hickenlooper drops out
Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke said on Thursday he was resuming his campaign with a new sense of focus after a mass shooting in his Texas hometown, while rival John Hickenlooper ended his bid to take on President Donald Trump.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Aug 16, 2019
U.S. House panel subpoenas ex-Trump campaign chief Corey Lewandowski
The Democratic-led U.S. House Judiciary Committee said on Thursday it subpoenaed President Donald Trump's former campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, for public testimony as part of an investigation of the Trump presidency.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Aug 16, 2019
'Very unusual suicide': Jeffrey Epstein autopsy reportedly shows neck broken in several places
An autopsy of the financier Jeffrey Epstein, who died in an apparent suicide while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, found his neck had been broken in several places, the Washington Post reported late on Wednesday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 15, 2019
Japan gets a wake-up call from Trump
The Trump administration is ready to sacrifice the security interests of America's regional allies as long as Kim does not test any capability that threatens American security.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 15, 2019
Japan and U.S. close working-level trade talks, with plans for more next week
Working-level officials from Japan and the United States wrapped up their two-day trade talks in Washington on Wednesday, agreeing to meet again on the sidelines of a ministerial session expected to take place next week.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 15, 2019
U.S. Democratic candidate Kamala Harris offers plan to curb domestic terrorism and gun sales
Kamala Harris laid out a gun control plan Wednesday that focuses on domestic terrorism, proposing action to add online gun sellers to background check requirements and expand the mission of the National Counterterrorism Center to include domestic terrorism.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 15, 2019
Trump slams Fed chief as inverted yield curve signals global distress
The U.S. government bond market sounded alarms Wednesday as investors fleeing riskier assets drove the 30-year bond's yield to a record low and the 10-year yield fell below the rate on the two-year for the first time since 2007.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Aug 15, 2019
Mexico pushes U.S. to designate El Paso shooting massacre an act of terrorism
Mexico's government on Wednesday doubled down on its assertion that the Aug. 3 mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, was an act of terrorism against Mexicans and urged the United States to ensure the incident was designated as such.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 14, 2019
Trump bows to economic fears in move to delay China tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump bowed to pressure from American businesses and concerns over the economic fallout of his trade war with China, delaying the imposition of new tariffs on a wide variety of consumer products including toys and laptops until December.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 14, 2019
U.S. and Britain discuss trade deal that could take effect on Nov. 1, first day after Brexit
Britain and the United States are discussing a partial trade accord that could take effect on Nov. 1, the day after Britain is due to leave the European Union, a senior Trump administration official said on Tuesday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 14, 2019
Kremlin says it is winning arms race against U.S. despite rocket accident
The Kremlin boasted on Tuesday it was winning the race to develop new cutting edge nuclear weapons despite a mysterious rocket accident last week in northern Russia that caused a temporary spike in radiation levels.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 14, 2019
Trump cites intel that China is moving troops to Hong Kong border and urges calm
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, citing U.S. intelligence, said China's government was moving troops to its border with Hong Kong and he urged calm as clashes continued between protesters and authorities in the former British colony.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 13, 2019
Ex-aide Anthony Scaramucci says he won't vote for Trump and GOP needs new face
Anthony Scaramucci, who only lasted as Donald Trump's communications director for 11 days, said he won't support the president's re-election and suggested the Republican Party consider a different 2020 nominee.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Aug 13, 2019
Wall Street slides on geopolitical and recession fears
U.S. stocks dipped in a broad sell-off on Monday as rising geopolitical tensions spooked investors away from equities and the extended U.S.-China trade war stoked fears of impending global recession.
'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.
Japan finds a 'stealth' cure for zombie businesses: Let them fail
A worker at Sakai Seisakusyo prepares to transport metal rods at its factory in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, on July 8.
Japan keeps up yen warnings as two-day intervention suspected
An electronic screen displays a graph showing yen exchange rates surging against the U.S. dollar amid an alert to the possibility of intervention in Tokyo on Friday.
Hyogo governor stands firm on not resigning despite official's death
Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito speaks to reporters on Tuesday.
Four injured after man sets fire to Japan city hall
Police said four people were injured after a man set fire to a city hall in Aichi Prefecture, with local media reporting he had been arrested.
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.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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