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DONALD TRUMP

Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 23, 2019
Massachusetts Democrat Rep. Seth Moulton jumps into crowded 2020 campaign
Rep. Seth Moulton, an Iraq War veteran and leading rebel against House Democratic leadership, announced Monday he's mounting a campaign for president, joining a crowd of 18 other Democrats who want to challenge President Donald Trump in 2020.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Apr 23, 2019
Trump sues to block subpoena from U.S. Congress for financial info
U.S. President Donald Trump sued on Monday to block a subpoena issued by the Democratic chairman of the U.S. House Oversight Committee that sought information about his personal and business finances.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 23, 2019
Iran says it's ready for U.S. waivers to end as Revolutionary Guard threaten to shut Hormuz
Tehran is prepared for a U.S. decision to end waivers granted to buyers of Iranian crude, an Iranian oil ministry source said on Monday, as the Revolutionary Guards repeated their threat to close the strategic Strait of Hormuz, Iranian media reported.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 22, 2019
South Korea to mark anniversary of Moon-Kim summit with event — but will the North show up?
South Korea will hold a ceremony later this week to mark the one-year anniversary of the historic first summit between President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 22, 2019
U.S. to eliminate Iran oil waivers for countries including Japan after May 2 expiration
The Trump administration won't renew the waivers that let countries buy Iranian crude oil without facing U.S. sanctions, according to four people familiar with the matter, a move that could roil energy markets and risks upsetting major importers such as India and China.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 22, 2019
Khamenei appoints avowed Israel foe as new chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guard
Iran's top authority, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has replaced the head of the influential Revolutionary Guard, state TV reported on Sunday, days after the United States designated the elite group a foreign terrorist organization.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Apr 22, 2019
Top Democrats leave open option of impeaching Trump after Robert Mueller report
Top congressional Democrats left the door open on Sunday to pursue the impeachment of U.S. President Donald Trump, but said they would first need to complete their own investigations into whether he obstructed justice in special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 21, 2019
Syria's Assad discusses peace talks, renting out key port with Russians
Syrian President Bashar Assad met senior officials from his strongest ally, Russia, in Damascus on Friday and Saturday to discuss upcoming peace talks, renting out Tartus port and trade between the two countries, state media in Syria reported.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 20, 2019
Senior North Korean negotiator calls U.S. national security adviser John Bolton 'dim-sighted'
One of North Korea's top nuclear negotiators with the United States has served up mild criticism of remarks by White House national security adviser John Bolton, calling him "dim-sighted" — the second condemnation of a top U.S. official in days.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 20, 2019
Democrats make legal bid for all Russia probe evidence as Trump poll numbers drop
Congressional Democrats took legal action on Friday to gain access to all of U.S. special counsel Robert Mueller's evidence from his inquiry into Russian meddling in the 2016 election.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 20, 2019
Robert Mueller's report strengthens resolve on both sides of U.S. political spectrum
After months as volunteer activists demanding that U.S. President Donald Trump be impeached, Eileen and Michael O'Brien sat on their couch on Thursday, cracked open a laptop and began to read the 448-page special counsel report that liberals have dreamed would make impeachment a reality.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 19, 2019
Trump to visit Japan as state guest May 25-28 and be first world leader to meet new Emperor
U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will visit Japan from May 25 to 28, which will make them the first state guests to meet with Crown Prince Naruhito after his enthronement, the Japanese and U.S. governments said.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 19, 2019
Release of Mueller report leaves Democrats in a quandary: Keep up the attack or move along
Democrats clamored for the speedy release of U.S. special counsel Robert Mueller's findings of his probe into whether President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign colluded with Russia. Now they finally have them, and they are confronted with a choice — stay on the attack or move on.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 19, 2019
Mueller says he lacks confidence to clear Trump on obstruction
Special Counsel Robert Mueller said he lacked confidence to clear Donald Trump of obstruction of justice but suggested Congress could take action on at least 10 instances where the president sought to interfere with the probe.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 19, 2019
Landlords cry foul as NYC climate bill targets Trump Tower and other skyscrapers
New York City has passed sweeping legislation to curb energy demand from some of its most iconic skyscrapers, including Trump Tower.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 19, 2019
National Enquirer reportedly sold to Hudson News heir
American Media Inc. is selling the National Enquirer to Hudson News Deputy Chairman James Cohen, according to the Washington Post, letting the embattled publisher jettison the tabloid after being accused of trying to blackmail the world's richest man.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Apr 19, 2019
Sarah Sanders admitted her James Comey claim was a lie, says Mueller report
White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders told investigators it was a "slip of the tongue" when she falsely said in 2017 that countless members of the FBI had lost confidence in James Comey, according to special counsel Robert Mueller's report.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 18, 2019
North Korea's Kim to make three-day visit to Russia from Wednesday for summit with Putin
Final arrangements are being made for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to visit Russia for three days from Wednesday next week, it was learned Thursday from official sources of both countries.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Apr 18, 2019
North Korea tests new weapon with 'powerful warhead' and demands Pompeo's removal from nuke talks
North Korea has demanded that U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo be removed as Washington's top negotiator with Pyongyang, just hours after announcing the test-firing of a "new-type tactical guided weapon," the country's state-run media said Thursday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 18, 2019
Abe and Trump to talk on April 26 in Washington, followed by golf and Melania's birthday celebrations
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. President Donald Trump plan to hold talks on April 26 in Washington, sources familiar with bilateral relations said Wednesday.
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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