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ELECTION

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jan 8, 2018
Malaysia's opposition alliance names 92-year-old ex-PM Mahathir Mohamad as prime ministerial candidate
Malaysia's opposition coalition on Sunday named 92-year-old former premier Mahathir Mohamad as its prime ministerial candidate for a general election that must be called by August.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 8, 2018
CIA chief Mike Pompeo says Russia and others trying to undermine U.S. elections
The head of the Central Intelligence Agency said on Sunday that Russia and others are trying to undermine elections in the United States, the next major one being in November when Republicans will try to keep control of Congress.
WORLD / Politics
Jan 4, 2018
Trump dumps election fraud panel after states snub voter data requests
President Donald Trump on Wednesday shut down a presidential commission charged with looking into allegations of electoral fraud during the 2016 election, after many states refused to provide it with data, the White House said.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 4, 2018
Macron plans law to fight 'fake news' in 2018 after pointing finger at Russian media
President Emmanuel Macron announced on Wednesday he would overhaul French media legislation this year to fight the spread of "fake news" on social media that he said was a threat to liberal democracies.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 2, 2018
The verdict is clear: Putin won
Vladimir Putin has done grave harm to the U.S., the legitimacy of the democratic process and U.S. decision-making.
EDITORIALS
Dec 28, 2017
Preparing for Putin, round five
Success demands that Japanese leaders have a clear-eyed, unsentimental and realistic assessment of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his thinking about power.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 26, 2017
Abe, energized five years after comeback, poised for historic third term as Japan's leader
Tuesday marked the fifth anniversary of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's return to power, making him one of the nation's longest-serving leaders.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Dec 26, 2017
Putin calls for social media activities of 'some' firms to be monitored during 2018 election
President Vladimir Putin said on Monday the Russian authorities should monitor the activity of "some companies" on social media during next year's presidential election and assess the extent of their involvement in domestic politics.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Dec 23, 2017
U.S. backs re-election of Honduran president despite vote controversy
The United States on Friday backed the re-election of Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez despite widespread misgivings about the vote count, prompting the opposition candidate to bow out of the race.
COMMUNITY / Voices / COMMUNITY CHEST
Dec 18, 2017
In case you missed them: a year of responses to Community stories, part 3
The last in a series of selections of unpublished letters about Community stories from the previous year.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society / FOCUS
Dec 16, 2017
Dire U.S. poverty to worsen under Trump, threatening democracy, top U.N. official says
Poverty and inequality rates in the United States are already alarming and are poised to worsen under President Donald Trump, threatening the nation's democracy, a top United Nations official said on Friday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 14, 2017
Edano's David goes after Abe's 'arrogant' Goliath in Diet
The leader of the small Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, which exceeded expectations in October's snap poll, now hopes that by offering clear policy alternatives he can oust Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling coalition in the next election.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Dec 14, 2017
Democrats smell blood and bask in Alabama poll win as Republicans point fingers at Steve Bannon
Democrats said on Wednesday their U.S. Senate victory in Alabama could lead to a sweeping comeback for the party in 2018 elections, while Republicans sought to assess blame for a defeat in one of the country's most conservative states.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Dec 13, 2017
Trump loses his big bet on Alabama U.S. Senate race
In backing Roy Moore in Alabama's U.S. Senate race even though the candidate faced allegations of sexual misconduct with teenage girls, President Donald Trump made a risky bet — and lost big.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 12, 2017
DP chief offers up options for drastic change in party organization as onetime opposition force falters
Democratic Party President Kohei Otsuka offered up multiple options to drastically rejigger his party's organization — including the possible launch of a new party or a name change — during a meeting Tuesday, a party source said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Dec 4, 2017
Turnbull gets some good news as poll finds voters have tired of leadership roundabout
Embattled Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull received an unexpected boost from an opinion poll Monday that showed voters want their leaders to govern for their full terms rather than the revolving door that has marked Australian politics.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 27, 2017
Chechnya leader says he is ready to resign; Kremlin to pick successor
Ramzan Kadyrov, the outspoken leader of Russia's Chechnya republic, said he was ready to step down, leaving it for the Kremlin to choose his successor.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 25, 2017
Merkel stabilizes her grip on Germany as wounded enemies pile up
German Chancellor Angela Merkel returned to the international stage on Friday with a path to her fourth term opening up and her enemies in retreat.

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