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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 7, 2015
Greece's worst option would be IMF default
The uncertainty over this week's payment to the IMF is just the latest episode of a multiyear tragedy for Greece and its creditors as they try to navigate a situation that has been managed too timidly for too long.
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 27, 2015
Greece loses, European Union wins
In the first round of the battle for the euro, everybody technically just kicked the can down the road four months by extending the existing bailout arrangements for Greece. But Greece can't win.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 17, 2015
EU hangs tough, waiting for Greece to bend as euro wilts
European Union finance ministers piled pressure on Greece on Tuesday to remain in an international financial rescue program as the euro weakened on fears of disruption when Athens' credit lines expire in 10 days.
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 13, 2015
China offers hand to Greece, seeks long-term access to port
Premier Li Keqiang has told Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras that China is prepared to boost investment in the debt-ridden country after conflicting messages about the sale of the country's biggest port.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 10, 2015
Germany rejects Greek claim for World War II reparations
Germany said on Monday there was "zero" chance of it paying World War II reparations to Athens, following a renewed demand from Greece's new leftist Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 3, 2015
Greece ruptures 30 years of political consensus in Europe
By catapulting to power an improbable alliance of the hard -left and nationalist far-right, Greece has shaken up Europe's political kaleidoscope and may have signaled the end of an era of centrist consensus.
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 2, 2015
Greece eyeing Russia card?
There is speculation that the new government of Greece might try to get bridge financing from Russia if Europe does not accept the demands of the leftist ruling coalition that just swept snap elections.
EDITORIALS
Feb 1, 2015
Greece's new government
The victory of the radical left party Syriza in Greek national elections last week poses challenges to the established political order in that country as well as in Europe.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 31, 2015
Greek government refuses to cooperate with 'troika,' seek aid extension
Greece's new leftist government opened talks on its bailout with European partners on Friday by flatly refusing to extend the program or to cooperate with the international inspectors overseeing it.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 30, 2015
Eroding language of austerity
After years of trudging through an economic slough of austerity, guarded by German warders, that left southern European states near to despair, the EU can see a ribbon of the light of dawn upon the horizon.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 28, 2015
Syriza win forces Europe's center-left to reconsider austerity
European politicians at opposite ends of the spectrum celebrated the election victory of Greece's anti-austerity Syriza party on Monday, but Alexis Tsipras' post-communist triumph is forcing mainstream leftists to reconsider their position.
BUSINESS / Markets
Jan 7, 2015
Wall St. extends selloff as oil prices fall further
U.S. stocks were down more than 1 percent in afternoon trading on Tuesday, extending recent losses as data showed the pace of growth in the U.S. service sector had slowed and oil prices fell further.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 23, 2014
UKIP victory sets stage for EU upheaval
Some 16,867 voters in southeast England ushered in a season of European political tumult that in an extreme scenario could lead to Britain exiting the European Union, Greece quitting the euro or Catalonia seceding from Spain.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 8, 2014
Two sculpted female figures unearthed in Greek excavation site
Archaeologists have unearthed two sculpted female figures, known as caryatids, as they slowly make their way into an ancient tomb recently discovered in Greece's northeast, the country's culture ministry said on Sunday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 5, 2014
Greece says it's in 'danger zone' from influx of Syrian, Iraqi refugees
Greece is slipping into a "danger zone" without the funds or resources to handle a fast-growing wave of refugees trying to enter the European Union from war-torn countries like Syria and Iraq, the government warned on Thursday.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Aug 8, 2014
Greeks have little reason to cheer a decade after Athens Games drained national coffers
It was billed as a chance to transform Greece's image abroad and boost growth but 10 years after the country hosted the world's greatest sporting extravaganza there is little to celebrate at the birthplace of the modern Olympic Games.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 1, 2014
Santos remarks spark anger in Greece
Outgoing Greece coach Fernando Santos has angered sections of the local media and soccer figures by claiming that some of his players were more interested in personal success than following instructions.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jun 9, 2014
World Cup video views from Tokyo: Cote d'Ivoire, Greece and Algeria
An Ivorian 'ambassador of goodwill,' a Greek diplomat and an Algerian businessman discuss their teams' prospects in the World Cup.
COMMENTARY / World
May 9, 2014
Supremes answer town's prayers
The upshot of the May 5 U.S. Supreme Court decision to uphold prayer before a town council meeting is that as long as no one is coerced, nonsectarian prayer is a political virtue but not a constitutional requirement.
As ‘Buy Canadian’ grows, more U.S. firms say retailers turning away products
Empty shelves with "Buy Canadian Instead" signs are seen in the American Whiskey section of the BC Liquor in Vancouver, British Columbia, on March 10.
Japan, South Korea and China vow to strengthen trade ties amid looming U.S. tariffs
Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yoji Muto (left), South Korean Trade Industry and Energy Minister Ahn Duk-geun (center) and Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao during a trilateral meeting in Seoul on Sunday
A Canadian made a weekend trip to Costco a Japanese pastime
Under the watchful eye of Ken Theriault, Costco representative director and Japan country manager, the American membership-model wholesaler has flourished in Japan.
Nankai Trough earthquake could kill 298,000 people, government says
Residents participate in an evacuation drill held with West Japan Railway in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, in January 2024 to prepare for a Nankai Trough earthquake and a possible tsunami following the quake.
The U.S. says Japan has a 700% tariff on American rice. Is that the case?
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds up a piece of paper with information about tariff rates at the White House on Tuesday.
On defense, Japan may avoid Trump's worst impulses — for now
Defense Minister Gen Nakatani and U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth chat after reviewing an honor guard during a welcome ceremony at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Sunday.
Nankai Trough earthquake could kill 298,000 people, government says
Residents participate in an evacuation drill held with West Japan Railway in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, in January 2024 to prepare for a Nankai Trough earthquake and a possible tsunami following the quake.
NFL comeback star Damar Hamlin shares life-saving message in Tokyo
Damar Hamlin poses with students at The American School in Japan in Chofu, western Tokyo, on Thursday.
A Canadian made a weekend trip to Costco a Japanese pastime
Under the watchful eye of Ken Theriault, Costco representative director and Japan country manager, the American membership-model wholesaler has flourished in Japan.
Tokyo tech failures lean into misfortune, mistakes and missteps
Tsuyoshi Domoto in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on March 28. As an entrepreneur, Domoto experienced plenty of setbacks but maintains a positive attitude and continues to pursue his dreams.

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