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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 26, 2021
Did AstraZeneca keep Britain safer from COVID-19 than Europe?
It's suggested that Britain's home-grown jab may be the reason the country is faring better with the latest COVID-19 wave than Europe. Still, is there evidence for that?
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 25, 2021
Winter is coming for Europe's pandemic optimists
The urge to abandon caution when COVID-19 cases are low, which is essentially what some European nations did this summer, is part of the problem.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 22, 2021
When energy pipelines are political, everyone suffers
The energy transition away from hydrocarbons cannot come fast enough for Europe.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 12, 2021
U.S. warns Europe that Russia may plan Ukraine invasion
The U.S. warnings over Ukraine comes on top of the more recent standoff between Poland and Belarus, a close Russian ally.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 9, 2021
Russia moving more tanks near Ukraine border, intel firm says
Fighting has picked up at times in recent weeks between Ukrainian forces and Russian-backed separatists in the east of the country.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Oct 21, 2021
Extinct Japanese wolf may hold key to unlocking origins of dogs
Genomic sequencing suggests the mysterious animal, considered extinct since 1905, is the closest relative of dogs and that its ancestral DNA has been widely inherited by man's best friend.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 9, 2021
Tycoon behind a crisis-era property crash now sits on a $9 billion debt mountain
Germany's Adler Group owes its creditors more than u20ac8 billion ($9.3 billion) and bears warn it might be more leveraged than it appears.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 9, 2021
Global tax deal seeks to end havens but criticized for 'no teeth'
Many developing countries have said their interests have been ignored and that wealthy nations were likely to continue dividing up the spoils of foreign direct investment.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Oct 7, 2021
Russia's Gazprom feels the heat over Europe's red-hot gas prices
European politicians, under pressure from consumers facing a huge jump in winter heating bills, say Russia could supply more of the fuel.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 6, 2021
Brexit cold turkey: U.K. tries to kick 25-year imported labor habit
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit experiment — unique among major economies — has further strained supply chains already creaking.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 4, 2021
Amid COVID-19 booster data dilemma, EU nations' plans diverge
The bloc's push towards boosters will stir the debate over rich nations' use of vaccines while poorer countries struggle to access supplies and inoculate their citizens.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Sep 30, 2021
In post-Merkel EU, Macron can't exert leadership without allies
Macron's abrasive style and willingness to go it alone indicate he'll struggle to fill Merkel's EU shoes, say senior diplomats.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 27, 2021
SPD win close race in German vote to decide Merkel's successor
The center-left Social Democrats finished with 25.7% of the vote, ahead of 24.1% for Merkel's CDU/CSU conservative bloc, official figures showed Monday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 25, 2021
Energy crisis puts world’s most ambitious climate plan to test
The energy crisis is threatening double-digit increases in consumer electricity bills months before the winter freeze and it's also squeezing industrial giants.
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MORE SPORTS
Sep 25, 2021
U.S. overwhelms Europe to grab control of Ryder Cup on opening day
A red wave washed over the Ryder Cup on Friday as the United States dominated both foursome and fourball sessions to grab a commanding 6-2 lead over titleholders Europe.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 23, 2021
In setback for Apple, EU plans one mobile charging port for all
The move has been more than 10 years in the making, with the European Union executive touting environmental benefits and savings for users.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 23, 2021
Soaring gas prices ripple through heavy industry and supply chains
Some companies, including steel producers and fertilizer manufacturers have had to suspend or reduce production in Europe and Asia as a result of spiking energy prices.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 23, 2021
Automakers look to hedge against China’s rare earth dominance
European carmakers are in discussions with Australian rare earths explorer Arafura Resources Ltd. about sourcing elements that help power electric cars from outside China.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Sep 19, 2021
French break-up a blow to Biden's China-focused alliance rebuilding
Analysts say Washington's deal with Britain to supply Australia with nuclear-powered submarines has the potential to do lasting damage to the U.S. alliance with France and Europe.

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