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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 11, 2017
Merkel suggests Iran-style nuclear talks to end North Korea nuclear, missile crisis
Chancellor Angela Merkel told a newspaper she would be prepared to become involved in a diplomatic initiative to end the North Korean nuclear and missiles program, and suggested the Iran nuclear talks could be a model.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 7, 2017
Abe's special envoy tries to enlist Iran to add pressure on North Korea
A special envoy of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Wednesday called on Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to cooperate in putting more pressure on North Korea following Pyongyang's sixth nuclear test earlier this month.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 5, 2017
Most Americans are a little too relaxed about nukes
A new survey has revealed that Americans are surprisingly willing to make a first nuclear strike — and kill millions of civilians abroad.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 17, 2017
Inpex eyes bid for Iran's Azadegan oil project
Japan's Inpex Corp. might participate in a tender to develop the Azadegan oil field in southwestern Iran and form a consortium with other foreign oil firms to that end, a high-ranking Iranian official says.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 16, 2017
Iran could quit nuclear deal in 'hours' and at higher level if U.S. levels new sanctions: Rouhani
Iran could abandon its nuclear agreement with world powers "within hours" if the United States imposes any more new sanctions, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 14, 2017
Iran to boost spending on missiles and Revolutionary Guards, citing 'hostile' U.S. sanctions
Iran's parliament voted to boost spending on its elite Revolutionary Guards force and missile program in response to new U.S. sanctions.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 27, 2017
Hezbollah says it's almost done clearing Lebanon-Syria border of al-Qaida-linked fighters
The leader of Lebanon's Hezbollah said on Wednesday that the group was close to defeating Nusra Front militants in the battle along the Syrian-Lebanese border.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 25, 2017
Unrest bubbles among Trump administration's top foreign policy officials
Frustration is mounting among leading foreign policy officials in U.S. President Donald Trump's administration as they chafe at some policy and bureaucratic defeats and complain they lack independence to do their jobs, officials say.
WORLD
Jul 22, 2017
U.S. intel official now says many foreigners fighting for IS likely to stay in Syria, Iraq
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Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 11, 2017
Amnesty says Iraq and allies violated international law in Mosul battle
Amnesty International said on Tuesday it had identified a pattern of attacks by Iraqi forces and the U.S.-led military coalition backing them in the battle for Mosul that violated international humanitarian law and may amount to war crimes.
EDITORIALS
Jun 26, 2017
As Syrian war winds down, the region heats up
There is a prospect of a wider and more dangerous fight over the future of Syria and the Middle East region.
WORLD
Jun 26, 2017
North Korean missile threats among worldwide surge in capabilities, Pentagon study finds
Technology for ballistic and cruise missiles is advancing in countries from North Korea and Iran to Russia and China, increasing potential threats to the U.S. even if those missiles don't carry nuclear warheads, a new Pentagon report states.
WORLD
Jun 25, 2017
Iran arrests Islamic State-linked group planning attacks
Iranian security forces have arrested members of a group linked to Islamic State which had planned bombings and suicide attacks in religious centers, state television reported on Saturday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 23, 2017
Iran and the Saudi deflection campaign
Donald Trump appears to have no idea that the principal source of support that Salafist terrorists use has Saudi Arabia written all over it.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 19, 2017
Inside Trump's Middle East mess
Antagonizing Iran and taking actions that embolden regional countries to isolate one another is a recipe for more chaos — not solutions.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 18, 2017
Where Iran, Israel and Russia stand united
The Middle East in the coming years will feature two forces with diametrically opposed goals: Sunni Islam versus non-Sunni Muslims and non-Muslims.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 11, 2017
Iran arrests almost 50 after deadly Tehran attacks
Iran has arrested almost 50 people in connection with twin attacks on Tehran that killed 17 people last week, officials said, as security forces stepped up efforts to crack down on suspected militants.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 10, 2017
Trump scolds Qatar as Tillerson seeks to ease crisis
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday accused Qatar of being a "high level" sponsor of terrorism, potentially hindering the U.S. Department of State's efforts to ease heightening tensions and a blockade of the Gulf nation by Arab states and others.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 5, 2017
Iran's proposed accession to Shanghai security bloc will go under review at summit
China supports Iran's membership of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation security bloc, jointly led by China and Russia, and the subject will be discussed at the group's summit this week, a senior diplomat said on Monday.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 26, 2017
Who welcomes the most refugees? Most mistakenly think it's the West, survey says
People surveyed on five continents mistakenly think wealthy Western countries are welcoming most refugees as the world grapples with its worst migration crisis in decades, a survey showed on Thursday.

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