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Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 13, 2018
Uniqlo finds success abroad, downplays trade war risk
Fast Retailing Co. shares climbed the most since January on signs that the retailer's steady expansion in overseas markets, now headlined by the face of Roger Federer, is bearing fruit even in the face of risks from an escalating trade dispute.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jul 13, 2018
Paul Manafort fails to win freedom while challenging jail order
Paul Manafort has lost his bid to get out of jail while appealing a trial judge's order that put him there.
BUSINESS
Jul 13, 2018
U.S. Justice Department to seek appeal of approval for AT&T to acquire Time Warner for $85 billion
The U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday it would appeal a federal judge's approval of AT&T Inc's $85.4 billion acquisition of Time Warner, raising the prospect that the deal could be undone.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 12, 2018
North Koreans fail to show up for talks on U.S. war dead: media reports
North Korean officials didn't show up Thursday for a planned meeting with U.S. counterparts to discuss returning the remains of American war dead, South Korean media reported, in the latest sign of tensions between the two sides.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 12, 2018
'You, Angela': Trump claims victory after forcing NATO leaders into crisis talks with tirade
U.S. President Donald Trump hailed a personal victory at a NATO summit on Thursday, saying allies had sharply increased defense spending commitments after he provoked a crisis session with a tirade at European leaders.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 12, 2018
Trump accuser Stormy Daniels arrested in Ohio strip club
U.S. adult film star Stormy Daniels, who claims she had an affair with President Donald Trump in 2006, was arrested in a strip club on Wednesday in what her lawyer said was a setup.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 12, 2018
U.K. more dependent on iffy ally Trump
When Donald Trump visits Britain on Thursday, Prime Minister Theresa May will have to face a harsh reality: Brexit makes Britain more dependent than ever on an alliance with the most unpredictable U.S. president in living memory.
WORLD / Politics
Jul 12, 2018
Supreme Court logic in upholding travel ban supports transgender-free military: Trump
The Trump administration is now claiming the upper hand in legal challenges to its prohibition on transgender Americans in the military thanks to the the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision upholding the travel ban against several predominantly Muslim nations.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 12, 2018
U.S. clears hurdle to lifting ban on China telecom giant ZTE
The United States signed an agreement with ZTE Corp. that paves the way for the Chinese tech company to resume operations after a nearly three-month old ban on doing business with American suppliers, the U.S. Commerce Department said on Wednesday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 12, 2018
For Putin, Helsinki talks with Trump said a win before they even sit down
For U.S. President Donald Trump, a summit with Vladimir Putin risks a political backlash at home and abroad. For the Russian president, however, the fact the summit is even happening is already a big geopolitical win.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jul 12, 2018
Ex-Trump aide Paul Manafort says he has 'VIP' treatment in jail: taped calls
U.S. President Donald Trump's former campaign manager, Paul Manafort, has been able to review evidence and is being treated like a "VIP" in jail, prosecutors said on Wednesday, arguing against Manafort's efforts to postpone his trial on fraud charges.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 11, 2018
Trump and Merkel exchange barbs in showdown over Russia pipeline at start of NATO summit
Donald Trump and Angela Merkel got off to a prickly start at a NATO summit as the U.S. president blasted Germany over its support for a gas pipeline from Russia, prompting a tart response from the chancellor.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 11, 2018
North Korea calls Abe 'kingpin of corruption,' blasts leader for denuclearization push
The newspaper of North Korea's ruling party lambasted Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Wednesday as a "kingpin of corruption" over his alleged roles in two graft scandals that had in recent months pulled down his approval ratings.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 11, 2018
Tokyo expresses concern as U.S. announces fresh tariffs on China in escalating trade war
An extra $200 billion in levies on goods were proposed Tuesday, rattling financial markets and setting off fears across the globe that the worst may be yet to come.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 11, 2018
Trump set to slap tariffs on extra $200 billion of Chinese imports, riling U.S. businesses, GOP lawmakers
The Trump administration raised the stakes in its trade war with China on Tuesday, saying it would slap 10 percent tariffs on an extra $200 billion worth of Chinese imports.
BUSINESS / Markets
Jul 11, 2018
Stocks across Asia slide as Trump reloads tariff bazooka aimed at China
Stocks in Asia declined with U.S. equity futures after the Trump administration released the biggest list yet of Chinese goods it may hit with tariff increases¥. The climbed with Treasuries, while the Aussie and kiwi retreated.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jul 11, 2018
Paul Manafort now tells judge he prefers to stay in distant jail, cites security concerns
Paul Manafort first complained that he couldn't prepare for his July 25 trial in Virginia because he was jailed in solitary confinement too far away from his lawyers. So, the judge ordered him moved closer. But, now Manafort says that will endanger him and he'd rather stay put.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jul 11, 2018
Trump pardons Oregon arsonist pair who inspired deadly wildlife refuge standoff
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday pardoned Oregon cattle ranchers Dwight Hammond and his son after both were convicted on arson charges, sparking the 2016 occupation of a wildlife refuge, according to a White House statement.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Jul 11, 2018
WMD, political violence threats prompt most to think world is more dangerous than two years ago: survey
Most people think the world is more dangerous today than it was two years ago as concerns rise over politically motivated violence and weapons of mass destruction, according to a survey released on Tuesday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 10, 2018
Trump says he still has 'Rocket Man' CD — and another mystery gift — for North Korea's Kim
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed Tuesday that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo didn't deliver the president's gift of an Elton John CD featuring the hit song "Rocket Man" to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un last week, but said he has another present for him.
Taiwan stuns Samurai Japan to capture Premier12 title
Japan starter Shosei Togo reacts after allowing a three-run home run against Taiwan in the fifth inning of the Premier12 final on Sunday.
Ishiba shelves proposal for liaison offices with North Korea amid rising tensions
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks on Saturday in Tokyo at a rally that was held by a group of families of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea decades ago to demand the immediate return of all abductees.
How Japan can exit the fossil fuel subsidies it can’t seem to quit
A man walks past a gasoline station in Tokyo on Thursday.
Woman dies after train collides with car in Tochigi
A Moka Railway train car
Japan beats Taiwan ahead of rematch in Premier12 final
Keita Sano celebrates with his teammates after scoring on Kotaro Kiyomiya's two-run triple against Taiwan during their Premier12 game at Tokyo Dome on Saturday.
How Japan can exit the fossil fuel subsidies it can’t seem to quit
A man walks past a gasoline station in Tokyo on Thursday.
An iconic 32-foot doughnut might give Randy’s an edge in Japan
Randy's Donuts in Inglewood, California. Replicas of the giant doughnut sculpture will be installed, where possible, at shops in Japan.
Tokyo’s newest three-star chef wants ‘harmony across every detail’
British-born Daniel Calvert earned his third Michelin star last month — a stunning achievement considering his restaurant, Sezanne, has only been open for just over three years.
133-year-old Kyushu railway station remains to be partially preserved
The remains of the original Moji Station in Kitakyushu
After Shohei Ohtani bump, Iwate ironware maker sees brighter future
Kaito Kikuchi's decision to send superstar Shohei Ohtani one of his company's traditional ironware tea kettles has paid off with a surge of interest from general consumers.

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