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Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 14, 2018
John Bolton: U.S. sanctions 'possible' on European firms over Iran even if EU stays in nuclear deal
White House National Security adviser John Bolton on Sunday said U.S. sanctions on European companies that do business with Iran were "possible, but Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he remained hopeful Washington and its allies could strike a new nuclear deal with Tehran.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 10, 2018
With vote for single market, U.K.'s Prime Minister May suffers 13th defeat in House of Lords over Brexit
The upper chamber of Parliament inflicted another embarrassing defeat this week on the government of U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May, challenging her plan to leave the European Union's single market and her government's fixed timing for Brexit.
WORLD / Science & Health
May 10, 2018
Bats been hanging around for over 33 million years, fossil indicates
Belgian scientists have discovered the oldest ever fossil of the common mouse-eared bat, proving the species already existed more than 33 million years ago.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 3, 2018
In depth: Customs deal with European Union the latest Brexit headache for British PM Theresa May
Prime Minister Theresa May's plan for Britain to leave the EU customs union when it quits the bloc — and not join a similar arrangement — has become a flash point in the Brexit process, setting up a possible parliamentary defeat that could force her government into a damaging policy U-turn.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 3, 2018
U.K.'s Theresa May in crisis as Cabinet Brexiters outgun her on customs plan
U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May is facing crisis again after pro-Brexit ministers paired up with Conservative hardliners to demand a clean break from the European Union's customs system, rejecting her plea for a compromise solution.
BUSINESS
Mar 16, 2018
Facebook Lite to launch in developed countries, including U.S.
Facebook Inc. on Thursday said it will roll out the stripped-down version of its social media platform, Facebook Lite, to more countries, including developed ones, to attract users struggling with slower mobile data connections.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 13, 2018
The end of little Germany?
With a new government taking power, Europe's powerhouse must start thinking of itself as the major economic player it is.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Mar 8, 2018
Refugees stuck in Libya detention as U.N. evacuation plan stalls and Europe slow to take them in
An emergency plan to evacuate refugees from dangerous prisons in Libya has stalled because European countries are taking too long to resettle them, the United Nations said on Wednesday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 28, 2018
Kim Jong Il and Kim Jong Un applied for Western visas using doctored Brazilian passports, sources say
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his late father, Kim Jong Il, used fraudulently obtained Brazilian passports to apply for visas to visit Western countries in the 1990s, five senior Western European security sources told Reuters.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Feb 27, 2018
Warming trend: 'Wacky' weather makes Arctic warmer than parts of Europe
A freak warming around the North Pole is sending a blast of Arctic cold over Europe in a sign of "wacky" weather that may happen more often with man-made global warming, scientists said on Monday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Feb 16, 2018
White House joins U.K. in blaming Russia for 'reckless' NotPetya cyberattack
The White House on Thursday blamed Russia for the devastating NotPetya cyberattack last year, joining the British government in condemning Moscow for unleashing a virus that crippled parts of Ukraine's infrastructure and damaged computers in countries across the globe.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Feb 1, 2018
Human traffickers seen exploiting chaos at Southern Europe migrant processing centers
Human traffickers are capitalizing on widespread chaos at migrant reception centers across Southern Europe to transport their victims undetected and lure other migrants into forced labor, a European security watchdog said on Wednesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 26, 2018
North Korea exporting coal to South Korea and Japan via Russia despite U.N. sanctions: Europe intel sources
North Korea shipped coal to Russia last year that was then delivered to South Korea and Japan in a likely violation of U.N. sanctions, three Western European intelligence sources said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 23, 2018
Japan, China and the western Balkans
The western Balkans are another front in Japan and China's global soft power competition.
BUSINESS
Jan 22, 2018
To show contribution to EU community, Facebook to open digital training hubs in Europe
Facebook said on Monday it will open three new centers in Europe to train people in digital skills and committed to training 1 million people over the next two years, part of the social media giant's drive to show its contribution to the bloc.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 19, 2018
Women worldwide set to march again as Trump-linked misogyny triggers new era of activism
Women around the world will return to the streets this weekend, one year after millions marched to protest U.S. President Donald Trump's election, with a new goal — electing more women's rights advocates.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 15, 2018
High-speed rail now gives flight routes in Asia and Europe a run for their money
Across Asia and Europe, high-speed rail is providing a competitive alternative to air travel on the same routes, in terms of price and the all-important barometer of time.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 20, 2017
Beware of lithium ion battery fire dangers, Europe warns Christmas air travelers
European aviation safety authorities have urged airlines to remind passengers about how best to transport electronic devices containing lithium ion batteries over the busy Christmas travel period.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Dec 20, 2017
Facebook and Microsoft disabled North Korean cyberthreats besides WannaCry: White House
Facebook Inc. and Microsoft Corp. disabled a number of North Korean cyberthreats last week, a White House official said on Tuesday, as the United States publicly blamed Pyongyang for a May cyberattack that crippled hospitals, banks and other companies.

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