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DONALD TRUMP

BUSINESS
Jun 1, 2017
Environmentalists vow fight as EPA halts methane rule for oil and gas industry
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday halted methane emission standards for oil and gas companies in its latest move to unwind Obama administration climate change rules, amid reports that the United States will withdraw from a global climate change agreement.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 1, 2017
Comey to testify in Congress that Trump pressured him to drop probe into Flynn's Russia ties: CNN
Former FBI Director James Comey plans to confirm reports that President Donald Trump pressured him to drop an investigation into former national security adviser Michael Flynn's ties to Russia in congressional testimony, CNN said on Wednesday, citing an unidentified source close to the issue.
WORLD / Politics
May 31, 2017
Trump pulling U.S. out of Paris climate deal: Axios
U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to withdraw from the Paris climate accord, Axios news outlet reported on Wednesday, citing two unidentified sources with direct knowledge of the decision.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 31, 2017
South Korea's military intentionally left out THAAD missile launchers in report: Blue House
South Korea's Defense Ministry "intentionally dropped" mentioning that four more launchers had been deployed for the controversial U.S. THAAD anti-missile system in a report to President Moon Jae-in's top aides, his office said on Wednesday.
WORLD / Politics
May 31, 2017
Trump restarts search for FBI chief with two interviews
President Donald Trump on Tuesday was scheduled to interview two candidates to replace James Comey as head of the FBI, former agency No. 2 James Pistole and former Assistant Attorney General Chris Wray, the White House said.
WORLD / Politics
May 30, 2017
Trump's communications director set to leave White House, adviser says
U.S. President Donald Trump's communications director, Mike Dubke, is set to leave after three months in his White House post, White House adviser Kellyanne Conway said on Tuesday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 30, 2017
Trump administration's policy review on Cuba near completion, sources say
The Trump administration is nearing completion of a policy review to determine how far it goes in rolling back former President Barack Obama's engagement with Cuba and could make an announcement next month, according to current and former U.S. officials and people familiar with the discussions.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 30, 2017
North Korea blasts South for 'nuclear bomb-dropping' drill with U.S. B-1B strategic bomber
North Korea lambasted the U.S. on Tuesday over the staging of what it called a "nuclear bomb-dropping drill" by flying a two B1-B strategic bombers close to its border with the South a day earlier.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 30, 2017
Trudeau seeks Catholic Church apology for 'cultural genocide' of indigenous peoples, invites pope to Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday urged Pope Francis to visit Canada to apologize to indigenous peoples for the Catholic Church's treatment of aboriginal children in schools it ran there.
COMMENTARY / World
May 29, 2017
On the road to impeachment?
There are high hurdles in the way of impeaching a U.S. president, which is as it should be.
COMMENTARY / World
May 29, 2017
Welcome back to your swamp, Mr. President
U.S. President Donald Trump's trip abroad was fun. Facing Special Counsel Robert Mueller won't be.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 29, 2017
Mattis vows 'annihilation tactics' against Islamic State so foreign fighters can't go home to wage attacks
The fight against Islamic State has shifted to "annihilation tactics" to stop potential terrorists who've flocked to places such as Iraq and Syria from returning to their home countries to wreak havoc, Defense Secretary James Mattis said Sunday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 28, 2017
North Korean leader oversees test of 'new anti-aircraft weapon'
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen the testing of a new type of "anti-aircraft weapon system," state media reported Sunday, as the reclusive nation continues its arms testing and development.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 27, 2017
Tillerson declines to host Ramadan event at State Department
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has declined a request to host an event to mark Islam's holy month of Ramadan, two U.S. officials said, apparently breaking with a bipartisan tradition in place with few exceptions for nearly 20 years.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 27, 2017
In shake-up, Trump to set up 'war room' to repel attacks over Russia probe
Once U.S. President Donald Trump returns from his overseas trip, the White House plans to launch its most aggressive effort yet to push back against allegations involving Russia and his presidential campaign, tackling head-on a scandal that has threatened to consume his young presidency.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 26, 2017
Don't make hasty decision to exit Paris climate pact, Macron urges Trump
French President Emmanuel Macron urged Donald Trump on Thursday not to take any hasty decisions on a global climate change deal that the U.S. president threatened during his election campaign to abandon.
U.S. aircraft carrier returns to Japan carrying navy’s ‘most capable fighter’
U.S. 7th Fleet Commander Vice Adm. Fred Kacher speaks to reporters shortly after the arrival of aircraft carrier USS George Washington at Yokosuka naval base in Kanagawa Prefecture on Friday.
Japan approves ¥21.9 trillion stimulus plan
The policy chiefs of the Democratic Party for the People, Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito — Makoto Hamaguchi (left), Itsunori Onodera (center) and Mitsunari Okamoto — shake hands after reaching an agreement on an economic stimulus package on Wednesday.
Japan will spend ¥325 million in government funds on Princess Yuriko's funeral
Princess Yuriko waves during the New Year's public greeting at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo in January 2019.
MUFG fires worker over ¥2 billion theft from clients’ safe deposit boxes
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is investigating the incident and consulting with the police.
China reinstates visa-free travel for Japanese nationals
Beijing Daxing International Airport
Shohei Ohtani wins National League MVP award
Shohei Ohtani celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Padres during the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles last month.
The slow-burn success of ‘A Samurai in Time’
A 19th-century warrior gets struck by lightning and wakes to find himself in 21st-century Kyoto in Junichi Yasuda’s surprise hit “A Samurai in Time.”
Around a quarter of Japan married couples in their 20s met through dating apps
A survey released by an organization promoting “Good Couples Day” shows that 24% of couples in their 20s met their marriage partner through a dating app.
'Tokyo Swindlers': Get deep into the minds of real estate con artists
In Ko Shinjo's "Tokyo Swindlers," a group of con artists manipulates real estate giants into falsified deals within the highly competitive, quick market.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.

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