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Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 2, 2017
Flynn did not disclose income from Russian companies: White House
Michael Flynn, President Donald Trump's former national security adviser, failed to disclose payments from a Russian television network and a second firm linked to Russia in a February financial disclosure form, according to documents released by the White House on Saturday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 2, 2017
'Chaebol' reform issue tops South Korean presidential race — again
South Korea's family-run conglomerates are facing calls for a shake-up in their governance from a leading candidate in May's presidential election, following the ouster and arrest of former President Park Geun-hye in a burgeoning influence-peddling scandal.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 29, 2017
If arrested, South Korea's Park will be in a larger cell than others, but subject to the same rules
If ousted South Korean President Park Geun-hye is arrested, she will be sent to a solitary cell where she will be expected to rise at 6:30 a.m. and go to bed by 9 p.m.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Mar 28, 2017
Poll shows Macron win in French election in shadow of "Penelopegate"
Centrist Emmanuel Macron would trounce far-right leader Marine Le Pen in France's presidential election if, as seems increasingly likely, the two face off in the second and final round of the contest on May 7, a poll showed on Tuesday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 26, 2017
Beijing-backed Carrie Lam wins election, becomes Hong Kong's first female leader
Carrie Lam, who won an election to become Hong Kong's first female chief executive Sunday, is a former student activist who climbed the rungs of the civil service over 36 years, and a tough, capable and possibly divisive Beijing-backed leader.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 21, 2017
South Korea's Park apologizes and vows to work with corruption probe
Ousted South Korean President Park Geun-hye apologized to the country on Tuesday as she arrived at prosecutors' offices for questioning as a criminal suspect in a corruption scandal that has gripped the country for months.
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 20, 2017
Outcome of mayoral election in Tanegashima darkens landing practice prospects for U.S. military
A candidate opposed to plans to use an uninhabited island off Kagoshima Prefecture for U.S. landing practice was elected the mayor of nearby Nishinoomote on Sunday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 20, 2017
Hard-line priest's elevation a sign Modi is putting India on path toward becoming a Hindu nation
A saffron-robed Hindu holy man was sworn in Sunday to lead India's most populous state, sealing what appears to be a shift in course by Prime Minister Narendra Modi that could redefine the world's largest democracy as a Hindu nation.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 19, 2017
Dutch should replace politics of fear with reason
As the Dutch confront the results of their most consequential election in decades, they should heed the lessons of their most famous philosopher and not allow themselves to be governed by fear.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Mar 19, 2017
Center-right parties set to merge in Canada's oil-rich Alberta
A candidate with plans to merge Alberta's splintered right-leaning factions has won the leadership of the province's Progressive Conservatives (PC), the party said on Saturday, heralding a political shift in Canada's oil heartland.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Mar 18, 2017
South Korean prosecutors question SK Group chief in corruption probe
South Korean prosecutors questioned the chairman of the SK Group on Saturday in connection with an influence-peddling scandal that brought down President Park Geun-hye, the latest corporate leader to come under suspicion.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 18, 2017
Top South Korean presidential candidate will review THAAD deployment, advisers say
The liberal South Korean politician most likely to become the country's next president would, if elected, review how the government would deploy an advanced U.S. missile defense system and would consult China, two of his top advisers said on Friday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 17, 2017
Wilders' defeat is no reason for complacency
The problems that nearly handed Dutch nationalist Geert Wilders a win are not going away.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Mar 17, 2017
Le Pen foes relish Dutch vote, but French election may be different
Adversaries of Marine Le Pen expressed relief on Thursday after her ally Geert Wilders won fewer seats than expected in a Dutch election, but analysts warned against reading too much into the result ahead of France's tight presidential race.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 14, 2017
South Korean presidential candidate calls on China to halt THAAD retaliatory moves
Moon Jae-in, the politician expected to become South Korea's next president, called on China on Tuesday to stop economic retaliation against South Korean firms over the deployment of a U.S. missile-defense system.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 13, 2017
Landslide defeat in Australian state election leaves PM's party, One Nation grappling for answers
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and maverick nationalist politician Pauline Hanson faced questions about their leadership on Monday after their parties suffered a resounding defeat in a state election at the weekend.
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 13, 2017
Abe ally elected mayor in Yamaguchi, beating incumbent
A former secretary of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was elected mayor of Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, on Sunday, beating the incumbent and another contender.
WORLD / Politics
Mar 13, 2017
U.K. political parties warned of Russian hacking threat: report
A British intelligence agency has told political parties to protect themselves against potential cyberattacks, citing allegations that Russian hackers tried to influence last year's U.S. presidential election.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 12, 2017
South Korea's dismissed president exits official residence in disgrace
Disgraced South Korean leader Park Geun-hye left the presidential Blue House on Sunday, two days after a court dismissed her over a corruption scandal, bound for her private home and facing the possibility of prosecution and jail.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 12, 2017
South Korean opposition vows justice as Park prepares Blue House exit
The South Korean politician likely to emerge as the next president promised justice and common sense on Sunday as workers renovated the home of ousted leader Park Geun-hye to prepare for her departure from the presidential Blue House.
'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.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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