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Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 30, 2015
Abortion gripe spurs Senate Republicans to try to divert Planned Parenthood funds
Senate Republicans seeking to cut all funding to reproductive health group Planned Parenthood over the alleged sale of aborted fetal tissue offered on Wednesday to divert the money to other providers of women's health.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 29, 2015
Obama: Africa's 'Big Men' should quit when time is up
Judging by the applause at the African Union headquarters, Barack Obama hit a chord when he took aim at the continent's "Big Men," telling them they should quit when their time was up — especially since most have the cash to retire comfortably.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 28, 2015
Upper House districts set for shake-up after electoral reform laws pass Diet
Several Upper House electoral districts are set to be merged after the Diet passes reform legislation to rectify sharp gaps in the weight of votes among those constituencies.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 27, 2015
Clinton eyes comprehensive shift to wind, solar power
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton called on Sunday for a dramatic national shift to energy sources such as solar and wind, setting a goal of generating enough clean renewable energy to power every U.S. home within a decade after she takes office.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 27, 2015
Trump says he leads 'movement' as he edges Bush to lead Republican field in CNN poll
Real estate magnate Donald Trump moved to the top of the 2016 Republican presidential field in a CNN poll released on Sunday, edging out rival Jeb Bush and gaining support from Republicans in the last month despite a series of controversial statements.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jul 24, 2015
Suits against 'Trump University' success seminars paint harsh reality of financial deceit
In 2009, California businessman Art Cohen received a letter from Donald Trump with a "special invitation" and two VIP tickets for a Trump University seminar promising to help make Cohen rich.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 21, 2015
'Not a hero' McCain returns fire, tells Trump to apologize to U.S. military families
Sen. John McCain urged Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Monday to apologize to U.S. military families for saying prisoners of war are not heroes, in his first direct response to Trump's remarks.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 20, 2015
Myanmar's military chief defends political role, says he may run for president
Myanmar's commander-in-chief reiterated the need for the military to continue its powerful role in politics and said he will consider standing for president in November elections if asked to do so, according to an interview broadcast Monday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 20, 2015
After gaffes, Republican candidate Walker brushes up on foreign policy
Scott Walker had a steep learning curve on U.S. foreign policy after some early miscues in his race for the Republican presidential nomination.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 20, 2015
Republican rivals: Unapologetic Trump's denial of McCain's war hero status disqualifies him
Presidential candidate Donald Trump refused on Sunday to apologize for his remarks about the war record of U.S. Sen. John McCain despite a growing firestorm among fellow Republicans, and said he had no plans to drop out of the race.
EDITORIALS
Jul 19, 2015
Encouraging political participation
With the voting age being lowered to 18 next year, young people must be better educated about the role they should play to help keep Japan's democracy healthy.
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 19, 2015
America's why not election
The U.S. presidential election not only has more candidates than ever; it has the highest proportion of any election in memory of aspirants who are flat-out unqualified.
WORLD / Politics
Jul 19, 2015
Yeah right! Sarcasm poses problem for computer algorithms in data-driven U.S. election
When the U.S. Supreme Court upheld same-sex weddings in the same week that South Carolina debated keeping a controversial Civil War battle flag, Twitter user @xTomatoez posted "Gay marriage and the Confederate flag going down everywhere. Tough week for your redneck uncle on Facebook."
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 17, 2015
Disillusioned Hong Kong youths eye separatism
On a recent Sunday night in the working-class Hong Kong district of Mong Kok, a group of radical young activists swore through loudspeakers and gestured rudely as they denounced mainland Chinese as "prostitutes" and "barbarians."
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jul 15, 2015
New U.S. president would struggle to ruin Iran deal, experts say
Threats on Tuesday by U.S. Republican presidential candidates to scrap the Iran nuclear agreement look difficult to carry out even if the party wins control of the White House next year, said a senior Republican lawmaker and foreign policy experts.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 14, 2015
Does Hillary know what's best for Americans?
Hillary Clinton is convinced that she could do a better job of running companies than their owners can.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 14, 2015
An idiot ready to serve on day 900
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and far too many other would-be U.S. presidents lack a solid grasp of critical domestic and foreign policy issues.
EDITORIALS
Jul 14, 2015
Insufficient electoral reform effort
In enacting electoral reforms, the LDP needs to put voters' constitutional rights ahead of its own interests.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 14, 2015
Education key in getting young people to vote
If Japan wants its young people to vote, it needs to educate them about their civic rights and responsibilities.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 14, 2015
Myanmar president cites health as reason not to seek second term
President Thein Sein has decided not to run in a parliamentary election scheduled for Nov. 8, a senior official from his office said Monday, citing health concerns.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
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.
Trump makes his grand RNC entrance with a bandaged ear and a VP pick
Former U.S. President Donald Trump during the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Monday
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
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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