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DONALD TRUMP

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JAPAN / Politics
Oct 8, 2016
Unknown quantity: How the outcome of the presidential election in November could affect Japan-U.S. relations
"Jesus! Where will it end? How low do you have to stoop in this country to be president?" — Hunter S. Thompson, "Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72"
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COMMENTARY / COUNTERPOINT
Oct 8, 2016
Typhoon Trump could pummel Asian region
Should Asian leaders be worried about Trump? Hell yes. The world managed to survive the disastrous presidency of George W. Bush, but the alarming prospect of a Trump presidency recently prompted 50 senior Republican national security officials, including former aides and Cabinet members, to sign a letter...
WORLD / Politics
Oct 7, 2016
Trump has shifted away from complete Muslim ban: Pence
Donald Trump has backed away from a total ban on Muslims entering the United States, vice presidential running mate Mike Pence said on Thursday, a shift from one of the Republican presidential candidate's most provocative proposals.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 6, 2016
Trump pulls Putin praise, seen donating to state attorneys general checking his business
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump backed off from praising Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, saying he was unsure of his relationship with the Russian president, who he has described as a better leader than President Barack Obama.
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WORLD / Politics
Oct 5, 2016
Clinton running mate backs pre-emptive strike on North Korea in event of impending attack on U.S.
Democratic U.S. vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine said Tuesday that he would back pre-emptive strikes against North Korea if the isolated nation showed signs of launching a nuclear-tipped missile capable of hitting the United States.
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WORLD / Politics
Oct 5, 2016
Pence takes harder line than Trump on Russia at contentious vice presidential debate
U.S. Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence called Russian President Vladimir Putin a "small and bullying leader" on Tuesday and condemned his actions in Syria, taking a harder line than Donald Trump at a contentious debate with Democratic rival Tim Kaine.
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WORLD / Politics
Oct 5, 2016
Russia broke Syria deal, doesn't respect Obama or Clinton: Trump
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Russia "broke the deal" with the United States for a cease-fire in Syria and that the country did not respect U.S. leaders.
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COMMENTARY / World
Oct 4, 2016
Seven reasons why I won't vote for Clinton
Hillary Clinton plays a Democrat on TV but liberals know she's really a Republican.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 4, 2016
Therapists recommend worried Americans pull plug on stressful election news or take up yoga
Stop reading the news and take up yoga. That's what some therapists in the United States are telling patients stressed out by a nasty presidential campaign in which two unpopular candidates are in a tight race for the most powerful office in the world.
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WORLD
Oct 3, 2016
'No doubt' Russia hacking U.S. election systems: key Democrat
A senior Democratic lawmaker said Sunday he had "no doubt" that Russia was behind recent hacking attempts targeting state election systems, and urged the Obama administration to publicly blame Moscow for trying to undermine confidence in the Nov. 8 presidential contest.
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CULTURE / Entertainment news
Oct 2, 2016
Live from New York, it's a Trump-Clinton rematch — of sorts
Veteran actor and frequent host Alec Baldwin returned to "Saturday Night Live" on Saturday, debuting his new gig playing a scowling, blustering Donald Trump, the Republican nominee for U.S. president.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 1, 2016
Trade deals Trump loves to hate actually have small positives and definite negatives
Over the course of the 2016 presidential election, trade has been thrust into the spotlight.
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COMMENTARY / World
Sep 29, 2016
How to debunk the U.S. presidential debates
Candidates engage in public debates to sell themselves. Viewers should question everything that's said — and not said as well.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 29, 2016
Trump beat the spread
Far more experienced at debate, Hillary Clinton should have knocked out Donald Trump but he suffered little damage.
WORLD / Politics
Sep 28, 2016
U.S. upholding commitment to nuclear first-strike: Carter
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Tuesday that Washington has no plans to become a nuclear "no first use" nation, tamping down speculation that President Barack Obama may rip away that tenet of U.S. nuclear policy before leaving office.
EDITORIALS
Sep 28, 2016
An unnerving debate in the U.S.
Hillary Clinton has offered what the world expects from a U.S. president. We hope American voters appreciate that fact.
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 28, 2016
Why is the U.S. presidential race so close?
Many people around the world are probably wondering why Hillary Clinton — who is obviously more prepared and better suited for the U.S. presidency than her opponent, Donald Trump — isn't waltzing to victory.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 28, 2016
FBI probes hacks targeting phones of Democratic Party officials
The FBI is investigating suspected attempts to hack mobile phones used by Democratic Party officials as recently as the past month, four people with direct knowledge of the attacks and the investigation told Reuters.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 28, 2016
Trump-Clinton debate was the most-watched ever
The first presidential debate between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump drew 84 million U.S. television viewers Monday night, a record for such an event and a number rarely seen in the age of digital streaming and social media.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 27, 2016
Trump's debate sniffs take off on social media
Republican White House candidate Donald Trump stole the social media spotlight during Monday night's U.S. presidential debate on at least one count — what Twitter users branded his #Trumpsniffle.

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