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DONALD TRUMP

Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 19, 2016
Pheasant-elect: Bird with Trump's quiff draws crowds in China
A pheasant has become a star attraction at a Chinese safari park after visitors said its golden head feathers resembled U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's famous blond quiff.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 18, 2016
Trump will have to overcome the U.S. foreign policy 'Blob'
Believe it or not, Donald Trump actually has some good ideas on trade blocs, the economy and foreign policy.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 18, 2016
How Trump's win boosts the Putin myth
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, both pursuing their ultimate ends of personal power and enrichment at the expense of the ordinary people, are natural allies.
WORLD / Politics
Nov 18, 2016
Case on Trump confidentiality pledge raises conflict of interest question
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has often boasted about the strict confidentiality pledges he exacts from his employees.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 18, 2016
Ohio congressman Ryan challenges Pelosi for House Democratic leader
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Ohio said Thursday he was challenging House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi, who has led the party in the chamber for 14 years, as Democrats question their strategy and leadership after a stinging general election defeat.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 18, 2016
After New York meeting, Abe confident Trump can be trusted
The leader of Japan and soon-to-be leader of the U.S. meet in Trump Tower for early discussions about the future.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 18, 2016
With Trump win, China looks to seize Asia free trade leadership
China will position itself as free trade's new champion at an Asia-Pacific summit this weekend, with the Communist government seeking to project economic leadership as the Trans-Pacific Partnership languishes under President-elect Donald Trump.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 17, 2016
China ready to play next U.S. leader for a fool
As Donald Trump wastes time fighting the economic wars of the past, Beijing will have space to devise a winning formula for the future.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 17, 2016
When a 'sick joke' is elevated to the presidency
Donald Trump as president will be a disaster, and it won't be short-lived.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 17, 2016
Okinawa base relocation opponents see hope in business-minded Trump
Some hope Trump's business experience means he will decide that relocating a U.S. base on the island is economically unfeasible and should be scrapped.
BUSINESS / Markets
Nov 17, 2016
BOJ acts to curb interest rate spikes following Trump victory
The Bank of Japan on Thursday announced its first fixed-rate buying operation since the policy's introduction in September, in a bid to curb surges in interest rates following the victory of Republican Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential race.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 17, 2016
Trump's meeting with Abe reflects emphasis on Japan: Trump aide
The meeting scheduled in New York Thursday “shows Mr. Trump's commitment to the relationship” with Japan, Rep. Devin Nunes said.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 17, 2016
Trump cyber security team, policy slow to take shape: officials
President-elect Donald Trump's transition team has not announced a point person dedicated to cybersecurity policy or staffing in his administration, an omission that could make the United States more vulnerable to threats and worsen a government cybertalent shortfall, current and former national security...
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 17, 2016
Trump win puts U.S.-Russia hostility on hold, but experts warn of miscalculation
After years of rising U.S.-Russia tensions over Ukraine, Syria, cyber attacks and nuclear arms control, Donald Trump's election as U.S. president may offer a narrow window to repair relations as he and Russian President Vladimir Putin size up each other.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 17, 2016
Trump advisers eye Yucca waste dump revival
The long-stalled plan to stash radioactive waste at Nevada's Yucca Mountain is set to be revived with the arrival of President-elect Donald Trump in Washington and the departure of the project's most ardent Senate opponent, Harry Reid.
BUSINESS
Nov 17, 2016
Abe urges Japan Inc. to hike pay-scales for fourth straight year
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Wednesday asked business leaders to agree to pay hikes in next spring's shunto wage talks as the Japanese economy struggles to beat chronic deflation.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 17, 2016
Hiroshima, Nagasaki mayors want Trump to visit their A-bombed cities
The mayors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki invited U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday to the Japanese cities devastated by the atomic bombings at the end of World War II in a letter they jointly sent him.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Nov 17, 2016
Lawyers get on board as U.S. LGBT ranks rush to legally change gender amid Trump threat
Transgender people in the United States are rushing to legally change their name and gender with the help of volunteer lawyers due to concerns the community's civil rights could be threatened under the administration of President-elect Donald Trump.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 16, 2016
Trump security adviser sought to reassure Suga on Japan policy: source
It comes to light that Michael Flynn, former director of the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency, secretly met Suga in October.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / JUST BE CAUSE
Nov 16, 2016
Trump's lesson: You can lie your way to the very top
As the Republican victory in the U.S. threatens to undo eight years of progress, a silver lining in Donald Trump's success proves hard to pin down.

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