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ELECTION

Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 3, 2016
'No doubt' Russia hacking U.S. election systems: key Democrat
A senior Democratic lawmaker said Sunday he had "no doubt" that Russia was behind recent hacking attempts targeting state election systems, and urged the Obama administration to publicly blame Moscow for trying to undermine confidence in the Nov. 8 presidential contest.
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COMMUNITY / Issues / JUST BE CAUSE
Oct 2, 2016
Comparing elections in the U.S. and Japan: the good, the bad and the ugly
I love elections. Anywhere. It's fascinating to see how politicians craft public appeals. No matter how flawed the process, it's how nation-states recharge their legitimacy and publicly reaffirm their leaders' mandate to govern.
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CULTURE / Entertainment news
Oct 2, 2016
Live from New York, it's a Trump-Clinton rematch — of sorts
Veteran actor and frequent host Alec Baldwin returned to "Saturday Night Live" on Saturday, debuting his new gig playing a scowling, blustering Donald Trump, the Republican nominee for U.S. president.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 1, 2016
Trade deals Trump loves to hate actually have small positives and definite negatives
Over the course of the 2016 presidential election, trade has been thrust into the spotlight.
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JAPAN / Politics
Sep 29, 2016
Busy 2017 schedule fuels rumors of snap Lower House election in January
Speculation gained momentum after Natsuo Yamaguchi, head of Komeito, urged his peers to brace for a possible new year poll.
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COMMENTARY / World
Sep 29, 2016
How to debunk the U.S. presidential debates
Candidates engage in public debates to sell themselves. Viewers should question everything that's said — and not said as well.
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COMMENTARY / World
Sep 29, 2016
Trump beat the spread
Far more experienced at debate, Hillary Clinton should have knocked out Donald Trump but he suffered little damage.
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ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Sep 29, 2016
Rethinking U.S. policy of 'strategic patience' with North Korea
North Korea's fifth nuclear test on Sept. 9 — its second this year — and its raft of missile tests have left nations groping for an appropriate response, one that could arrest Pyongyang's inexorable march toward atomic disaster.
EDITORIALS
Sep 28, 2016
An unnerving debate in the U.S.
Hillary Clinton has offered what the world expects from a U.S. president. We hope American voters appreciate that fact.
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 28, 2016
Why is the U.S. presidential race so close?
Many people around the world are probably wondering why Hillary Clinton — who is obviously more prepared and better suited for the U.S. presidency than her opponent, Donald Trump — isn't waltzing to victory.
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WORLD / Politics
Sep 28, 2016
FBI probes hacks targeting phones of Democratic Party officials
The FBI is investigating suspected attempts to hack mobile phones used by Democratic Party officials as recently as the past month, four people with direct knowledge of the attacks and the investigation told Reuters.
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WORLD / Politics
Sep 28, 2016
Sarkozy reportedly would offer U.K. a new EU treaty if he wins French presidency
French presidential candidate Nicolas Sarkozy said on Tuesday that if he wins in 2017 he will offer Britain a chance to reverse its Brexit vote by negotiating with Germany a new treaty for the European Union, the Financial Times reported.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 28, 2016
Trump-Clinton debate was the most-watched ever
The first presidential debate between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump drew 84 million U.S. television viewers Monday night, a record for such an event and a number rarely seen in the age of digital streaming and social media.
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WORLD / Politics
Sep 27, 2016
Trump's debate sniffs take off on social media
Republican White House candidate Donald Trump stole the social media spotlight during Monday night's U.S. presidential debate on at least one count — what Twitter users branded his #Trumpsniffle.
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JAPAN / Politics
Sep 27, 2016
In first debate, Clinton rips Trump over Japan comments, reassures nervous Asian allies
In a message that appeared directed at a wary Japan, Hillary Clinton offers reassurances that as president she would honor security commitments in Asia.
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 27, 2016
Trump's strengths didn't help him this time
In Monday night's presidential debate, Donald Trump failed to convince doubters he's qualified to become president.
WORLD / Politics
Sep 27, 2016
Clinton, Trump dive into attack mode in blistering debate
Democrat Hillary Clinton accused Republican Donald Trump of racism, sexism and tax avoidance on Monday, putting him on the defensive during a debate that a snap poll said boosted her White House chances.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 27, 2016
Paying to modernize U.S. nuclear arsenal to be left to next president
In this flat, windy expanse just south of the Canadian border, U.S. Air Force pilots fly the same bombers their grandfathers flew, using mid-20th century cables and pulleys.
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COMMENTARY / World
Sep 26, 2016
The differences between the Bushes and Trump
You have to be personally ambitious, occasionally ruthless, to seek the U.S. presidency, but you don't have to be sleazy or a demagogue. That's where the Bushes part ways with Donald Trump.

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