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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / 2017 NPB PREVIEW
Mar 30, 2017
Carp set sights on repeat performance in Central League
The following is the second of a two-part NPB preview beginning with the 2016 Central League champions.
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WORLD
Mar 29, 2017
Afghans plan to double special forces from 17,000 as threats grow, sources say
Afghanistan plans to double the number of elite special forces from 17,000 troops, officials said, part of a long-term strategy to bolster units stretched and exhausted by persistent attacks from Taliban insurgents and other Islamist militants.
WORLD
Feb 13, 2017
Rebel commander, at least three others killed in U.N. airstrike in CAR
A top militant and three others were killed in Central African Republic when a U.N. helicopter fired on fighters advancing toward the town of Bambari, a rebel group said on Sunday.
EDITORIALS
Jan 9, 2017
Promoting local autonomy
This is the 70th year since the concept of local autonomy was introduced in Japan under the Constitution. Both the national and local governments should be reminded that local autonomy is an important and essential heritage of the postwar political and legal transformation. Serious efforts need to be...
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WORLD
Dec 26, 2016
Afghans angry after qualified female air force pilot applies for asylum in U.S.
There was an angry reaction in Afghanistan to news that the first female fixed-wing pilot in the country's air force is requesting asylum in the United States after completing an 18-month training course.
WORLD
Oct 20, 2016
Gunman in Afghan army uniform kills two U.S. advisers, wounds three in Kabul
A gunman, reportedly in an Afghan army uniform, shot dead two American advisers and wounded three on Wednesday near a base outside the Afghan capital before being killed himself, officials said.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / HIT AND RUN
Oct 11, 2016
Ramirez's leadership pivotal for BayStars
The BayStars turned the music up. Way up. It didn't matter that a wall separated the clubhouse from the room where manager Alex Ramirez was meeting with the media after a triumphant showing in the first stage of the Central League Climax Series on Monday. You could still hear the players shouting and...
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 10, 2016
Unlikely hero Minei sends BayStars to final stage of CL Climax Series
The roar of the fans in the stands after the final out could probably be heard all the way to Hiroshima. Very soon, the Yokohama BayStars players will be trying to make their voices heard there as well.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 10, 2016
Cruz practices with Giants ahead of decisive Game 3
Yomiuri Giants infielder Luis Cruz, who was deactivated prior to the start of the Central League Climax Series First Stage, practiced with the top team at Tokyo Dome on Monday ahead of the decisive third game against the Yokohama BayStars.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 9, 2016
Chono delivers winning hit in eighth inning as Giants stave off elimination
The Yomiuri Giants survived a few close calls in a tense game that could've gone either way to keep their season alive.
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 8, 2016
BayStars rally for Game 1 victory over Giants
Yokohama BayStars manager Alex Ramirez said he wanted to keep things as close to normal as he could in the team's Climax Series debut.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 8, 2016
CL teams keep starting pitchers a secret until last minute during Climax Series
Alex Ramirez has a season's worth of information at his disposal as he prepares to lead his Yokohama BayStars against the Yomiuri Giants in the first stage of the Central League Climax Series.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 3, 2016
Central banks' failed policies
Instead of being our saviors, central bankers have destroyed wealth, created instability and set conditions for the next big economic crisis.
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 26, 2016
Federal Reserve's mission is to escape Jupiter
The Fed should should instead hold off raising interest rates until economic conditions are so strong that it needs to raise them rapidly.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Sep 23, 2016
After earlier struggles at home, hot-hitting Jones gaining confidence at Tokyo Dome
Garrett Jones might have felt a huge weight lifted off his shoulders over the past two nights at Tokyo Dome.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Sep 11, 2016
Carp fans savor end of 25-year championship itch
The Hiroshima Carp have strived for the moment for 25 years, and their fans are full of emotion about the team's long-awaited league championship.

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