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HILLARY CLINTON

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WORLD / Politics
Nov 6, 2016
Security scare for Trump in frenzied final days of White House campaigning
Republican Donald Trump was rushed off stage by security agents at a rally in Reno, Nevada, on Saturday night after a perceived security threat as he and Democrat Hillary Clinton swept across states that could prove decisive in Tuesday's presidential election.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 5, 2016
Obama speaks up for Trump protester, GOP nominee tells opposite version of story
President Barack Obama chastised supporters at a rally for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton in North Carolina on Friday, as tensions spiked when a supporter of Republican opponent Donald Trump began protesting.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 5, 2016
Clinton, Trump clash over economy in final campaign push
Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump battled over the strength of the economy in the final stretch of their race for the White House on Friday, with Clinton praising the latest U.S. jobs report and Trump dismissing it as a fraudulent disaster.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 5, 2016
Clinton's charity confirms accepting $1 million gift from Qatar while she was secretary of state without ethics review
The Clinton Foundation has confirmed it accepted a $1 million gift from Qatar while Hillary Clinton was U.S. secretary of state without informing the State Department, even though she had promised to let the agency review new or significantly increased support from foreign governments.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Nov 4, 2016
A guide to following U.S. Election Day for viewers in Japan
Within days we should know the identity of the 45th president of the United States. Here is our guide to watching the election unfold from Japan.
WORLD / Politics
Nov 4, 2016
Amid contentious election, Canadian firms use lure of political calm to attract more U.S. workers
Canadian work permits for highly skilled workers from the United States jumped in the first half as companies lured applicants with the country's calm political climate in the face of a raucous U.S. election.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 4, 2016
Clinton, lead shrinking in polls, Trump target North Carolina battleground
Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump headed to North Carolina on Thursday in a final effort to shore up support in the swing state as polls showed Clinton maintained her lead nationally just days ahead of the Nov. 8 presidential election.
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COMMENTARY / World
Nov 3, 2016
A fitting final chapter to the sleaze sweepstakes
Hillary Clinton's latest scandal shows there is no such thing as rock bottom in these presidential campaigns.
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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 3, 2016
Cambodian leader Hun Sen hoping Republican candidate Trump will win election
Prime Minister Hun Sen said Thursday he wants U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump to win next week's election because Trump will reduce tension with Russia and that will be good for world peace.
WORLD / Politics
Nov 3, 2016
Ku Klux Klan newspaper declares support for Trump
A Ku Klux Klan newspaper has declared support for Donald Trump's Republican run for U.S. president, saying America became great because it was a white, Christian republic.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 3, 2016
Poll still puts Clinton 6 points ahead of Trump; FBI innuendo irks Obama
Hillary Clinton led Republican Donald Trump by 6 percentage points among likely voters, according to a Reuters/Ipsos daily tracking poll released on Wednesday, the same advantage the Democratic presidential nominee held before an FBI announcement that reignited the controversy about her email practices....
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COMMENTARY / World
Oct 31, 2016
In U.S. election, the fix is in
When push comes to shove, the status quo must — and will — be maintained.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / JUST BE CAUSE
Oct 30, 2016
U.S. and Japan elections: scary in their own ways
American political campaigns can be frighteningly tribal while fear of the foreign permeates polls here.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Oct 29, 2016
Japanese media cautiously tackle the U.S. election
During the first half of this year, coverage by Japan's print and broadcast media of America's presidential primary campaigns and debates was heavier than usual. But as the two remaining contenders stagger toward the finish line, one gets the impression that Japanese are just as weary as their American...
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 29, 2016
Biden says he's not interested in serving in a Clinton administration
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said on Friday he is not interested in serving under Democrat Hillary Clinton if she is elected president.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 26, 2016
Trump says Clinton's Syria policy would 'lead to World War III'
U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Democrat Hillary Clinton's plan for Syria would "lead to World War III" because of the potential for conflict with military forces from nuclear-armed Russia.
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BUSINESS / Economy / ANALYSIS
Oct 25, 2016
Why gutting NAFTA is unlikely to create U.S. jobs
Both U.S. presidential candidates routinely criticize free-trade deals they blame for the loss of American jobs.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 24, 2016
Clinton urges scrutiny of AT&T's Time Warner grab; Senate panel plans hearing
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton thinks U.S. regulators should closely scrutinize AT&T's acquisition of Time Warner, her spokesman said on Sunday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 22, 2016
Poll finds half of Republicans would reject result if Clinton trounces Trump on Nov. 8
Donald Trump has repeatedly called this year's presidential election rigged and has coyly said "I will keep you in suspense" on whether he will accept a Hillary Clinton victory, but many Republicans are less circumspect, according to a new poll.

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