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Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 8, 2014
Mexico to reopen bidding for high-speed rail deal awarded to China-led group
The Mexican government has revoked an uncontested contract awarded to a Chinese-led consortium to build a multibillion-dollar high-speed passenger rail link in Mexico in the wake of an outcry from lawmakers, Reuters news service said Friday.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Nov 3, 2014
Mexico charges seven soldiers in deaths of 22 suspected gang members
Mexico has charged three soldiers with murder and four with dereliction of duty over the deaths of 22 suspected gang members who died in an army confrontation in June, prosecutors said Sunday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 26, 2014
Japan may tell importers to shun bluefin tuna from Mexico
The Fisheries Agency could ask importers to refrain from buying Pacific bluefin tuna from Mexico to nudge it to take steps against overfishing.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 23, 2014
Toyota says possible Mexico plant far from getting president's approval
Toyota Motor Corp., the last major carmaker without a high-volume assembly plant in Mexico, said the group assessing whether to build a factory there is far from getting cleared by top management.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Oct 10, 2014
Japan tops Jamaica for first victory under Aguirre
Javier Aguirre won his first game as Japan manager but in a less than impressive 1-0 victory over Jamaica in a friendly on Friday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Oct 2, 2014
Gene boosting muscle efficiency is key to monarch butterflies' miraculous migrations
The mass migration of monarch butterflies in North America is one of the insect world's fantastic feats, with millions embarking on the arduous journey from as far north as Canada down to Mexico and the California coast each autumn.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Sep 25, 2014
Turkish Airlines becomes top sponsor
In a move that could have a profound impact on the professional basketball landscape in Japan, Turkish Airlines has agreed to become the title sponsor for the bj-league.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Sep 24, 2014
Mexico probing forces' alleged execution of 22, president says
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto said the attorney general's office is probing an incident involving the armed forces that killed 22 people in June after reports that nearly all the dead were executed by soldiers.
WORLD
Sep 11, 2014
Islamic State terrorists talked of entering U.S. through Mexico: official
Islamic State extremists have discussed infiltrating the U.S. through its southern border with Mexico, a U.S. official said.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Sep 9, 2014
Fueling drug gangs' impunity, unidentified corpses pile up in Mexico
In Mexico's blood-soaked northern state of Sinaloa, a simple gravestone adorned with pink, blue and yellow plastic flowers marks the tomb of 42-year-old assistant carpenter Carlos Montano.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 26, 2014
Abe bolsters Mexico ties as Latin American tour begins
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe clinches energy and infrastructure deals with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto as he kicks off a five-nation tour of Latin America.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 5, 2014
Cruz settling in with Marines
Luis Cruz wanted to go home. He wanted to see his family again, wanted to be back in a familiar environment. He wanted to get away from that lonely hotel room in Fort Myers, Florida, that was a long way from his native Navojoa, which lies on the southern tip of Sonora, a Mexican state that shares its...
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / TELLING LIVES
Jun 24, 2014
Kuronuma continues life's symphony in Japan
Having spent half a century of her life living abroad, mostly in Mexico, acclaimed violist Yuriko Kuronuma has returned to her homeland, where she continues to inspire many fans with her music.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
May 26, 2014
World Cup 2014 views from Tokyo: Nigeria, Ecuador and Mexico
A Nigerian student, an Ecuadorean diplomat and a self-employed Mexican in Tokyo discuss their national teams' chances in Brazil.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 14, 2014
Automakers luring Japan's interest-hungry banks to Mexico
Investments by Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. that look set to make Mexico the biggest car exporter to the U.S. are giving Japanese banks a chance to escape from the world's lowest yields.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal / FOCUS
Feb 27, 2014
Status as benefactor and folk hero made 'El Chapo' elusive prey
Alfonso Lara says the only person who could keep him safe from crime was the most notorious drug lord in the world.
JAPAN
Feb 16, 2014
Confab calls for action to outlaw nukes before 70th anniversary of bombings
A major conference drawing representatives from more than 140 countries ended Friday with an appeal for action to outlaw nuclear weapons ahead of the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki next year.
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 24, 2014
Legal U.S. pot won't bring real peace to Mexico
The creeping legalization of marijuana in the U.S. does not spell doom for the Mexican drug cartels. In the final analysis, Mexico doesn't have a drug problem; its institutions are too weak to protect the life, liberty and property of its citizens.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY
Dec 27, 2013
Researcher sees digital maps as key to understanding, alleviating crises
'Maps put into pictures what policymakers traditionally see in numbers,' says Elise Montiel-Welti, a researcher at Doshisha University who produces digital maps to explain global crises. 'They also put us in perspective: We can see how small we are in the face of huge disasters or conflicts.'
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 13, 2013
Ghosn: Mexico to be key export hub
Nissan Motor Co. is accelerating operations in Mexico to allow the production of 1 million vehicles annually within three years, putting the country on par with Japan as an export hub for the carmaker.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
Amid same-sex marriage ban, LGBTQ couples opt for 'photo weddings'
A lesbian couple, consisting of a 35-year-old woman (left) and 40-year-old woman, cover their faces with bouquets as they pose for wedding photos in Yokohama on Nov. 1.
China and Russia conduct joint Pacific military patrol
The Russian corvette Gromkiy enters the Chinese port of Zhanjiang as part of a joint China-Russia naval exercise on Saturday.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.
How to tweak your diet when temperatures spike
Most people think of hydration as a strictly liquid-based concept, but eating foods with high water content is an essential part of making it through a Japanese summer unscathed.

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