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ELECTION 04

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 16, 2016
Military cuts can fund Sanders' social programs
Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders could fund his ambitious social programs by slashing America's bloated military budget.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 16, 2016
Twin Lower House by-elections set for April 24
The Lower House on Tuesday approved the resignation of scandal-hit member Kensuke Miyazaki, paving the way for a by-election on April 24 in Kyoto, to go along with one already set for Hokkaido.
EDITORIALS
Feb 15, 2016
A tumultuous campaign in the U.S.
Anger and insecurity threaten to shape, if not determine, the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 15, 2016
The art of the spin in U.S. presidential primaries
Presidential primary 'winners' are usually determined not just by the electorate but by what the political journalist Hendrik Hertzberg dubbed the 'expectorate.'
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 15, 2016
Indian-American could replace Scalia worked on controversial cases for business
One possible contender to replace Justice Antonin Scalia on the U.S. Supreme Court is an Indian-American appeals court judge, Sri Srinivasan, who has pro-business credentials and a stellar resume. If he were nominated his background may make it more politically challenging for Republicans as they plan...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 15, 2016
Myanamar's Thein Sein has mixed legacy despite leading nation to democracy
When U.S. President Barack Obama hosts a meeting of Southeast Asian leaders in California this week, his Myanmar counterpart Thein Sein will be notably absent.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 15, 2016
Australian leader Turnbull loses shine ahead of elections
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's honeymoon period may be ending, with economists and political analysts blaming a lack of new policies for a drop in poll numbers that has reignited speculation of an early election.
EDITORIALS
Feb 13, 2016
Teens stepping up to the plate
Japanese teens are increasingly taking an active interest in politics.
WORLD / Politics
Feb 13, 2016
Cruz ends hold on nominees after Senate OKs bill to name Washington plaza after Chinese dissident
The U.S. Senate on Friday backed a plan to name a plaza in front of the Chinese Embassy for a pro-democracy dissident after what congressional sources called a tit-for-tat deal that led Sen. Ted Cruz to stop blocking President Barack Obama's diplomatic nominations.
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 11, 2016
Why Sanders can triumph
In a troubling time for America, Bernie Sanders offers a clear and passionate vision that could propell him to the White House.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 10, 2016
Rubio's campaign hits a wall after leaden performance in debate
Less than one minute into his concession speech in New Hampshire, Marco Rubio 'fessed up.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 10, 2016
Sanders defeats Clinton, Trump wins in New Hampshire primary
Riding a wave of voter anger at traditional politicians, billionaire Donald Trump won New Hampshire's Republican presidential nominating contest on Tuesday and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont won the Democratic primary.
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 8, 2016
Pop singer Eriko Imai to run in Upper House election on LDP ticket
The Liberal Democratic Party will field Eriko Imai, a singer and member of the female J-pop group SPEED, to run in the Upper House election this summer, officials of the ruling party said Monday.
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 8, 2016
Just like in 1992, it's still the economy, stupid
Americans tend to vote on their pocketbooks, and that could be bad for Democrats if the economy drifts into recession.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 8, 2016
Rubio may find 'reasonable' Republican Kasich a New Hampshire spoiler
U.S. Republican presidential candidate John Kasich is polling in the low single digits nationally but may be poised to play the role of spoiler in Tuesday's New Hampshire primary by cutting into the support of higher-profile rivals such as Marco Rubio.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 7, 2016
High school student crusades against voter apathy
A teenager turns herself into a new breed of political activist to shake up an apathetic country that she says is encouraging a dangerous drift to the right.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 6, 2016
U.S. Democratic donor contacts Biden allies about possible run
A prominent Democratic donor worried about the party's chances of winning the presidency emailed dozens of fans of Vice President Joe Biden on Friday, urging them to remain prepared to donate if Biden jumps into the race.
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 5, 2016
LDP eyeing pop singer Eriko Imai as Upper House candidate: report
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party is considering fielding pop singer Eriko Imai, formerly of the megahit dance group Speed, as an official candidate in the Upper House election this summer, a report said Friday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 5, 2016
Trump, the GOP's spleen, is ripe for surgery
The Iowa caucuses might have been called the Iowa carcasses. Both parties saw a race between body parts: the head versus the heart.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 5, 2016
Powell, Rice staffers also tied to classified personal emails
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'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.
Japan finds a 'stealth' cure for zombie businesses: Let them fail
A worker at Sakai Seisakusyo prepares to transport metal rods at its factory in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, on July 8.
Japan keeps up yen warnings as two-day intervention suspected
An electronic screen displays a graph showing yen exchange rates surging against the U.S. dollar amid an alert to the possibility of intervention in Tokyo on Friday.
Hyogo governor stands firm on not resigning despite official's death
Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito speaks to reporters on Tuesday.
Four injured after man sets fire to Japan city hall
Police said four people were injured after a man set fire to a city hall in Aichi Prefecture, with local media reporting he had been arrested.
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.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.

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Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
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