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POLICE

Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 23, 2016
Kin of Charlotte black man killed by cops view body cam video, say questions remain
The family of the black man whose shooting death by police triggered two nights of riots viewed video of the episode on Thursday, as Charlotte, North Carolina, braced for the possibility of a third straight night of violence.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Sep 23, 2016
Accused NYC bomber's wife returns; lawyer seeks to meet suspect
The wife of the Afghan-born U.S. citizen charged in last weekend's bombings in New York City and New Jersey has returned to the United States, a law enforcement official said on Thursday, as a defense lawyer pressed to get access to the accused man.
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Sep 20, 2016
India launches first internet hotline to tackle surge in child porn
India on Monday launched its first internet hotline to encourage people to report online child pornography and curb a surge in photographs and videos on the internet showing children being sexually exploited, the founders of the initiative said.
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Sep 6, 2016
China says has it has caught one-third of top graft suspects who fled overseas
China has bought back to the country one-third of those on its top 100 list of most wanted corruption suspects who have fled overseas, the ruling Communist Party's top graft buster said Tuesday.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Sep 4, 2016
Clown sightings spook South Carolina, perplex police
One clown showed up on a roadside in a rain poncho, another waved money at children near woods.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 3, 2016
Chinese state enterprises tell workers in Hong Kong how to vote
At least two large Chinese state-owned enterprises in Hong Kong are instructing staffers how to vote in Sunday's legislative election as Beijing seeks to thwart democratic candidates.
EDITORIALS
Aug 31, 2016
A new name for old conspiracy bill
If passed, legislation that criminalizes the acts of plotting and preparing to commit crimes will lead to greater government surveillance.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 31, 2016
Philippines' Duterte says Obama must listen to him on human rights
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Wednesday he was ready to discuss any issues with Barack Obama when they meet in Laos next week, but added that the U.S. president must listen to him first before bringing up the question of human rights.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 31, 2016
With Duterte, hard to separate intentions from bluster
Whether Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte aims to shock, inspire or just amuse, deciphering his blunt and often unpredictable rhetoric is a potential challenge for investors seeking policy clarity from the new leader.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Aug 31, 2016
Death toll in Duterte's Philippine drug war surges to 2,000
The number of drug-related killings in the Philippines since Rodrigo Duterte became president two months ago on a pledge to wipe out the illegal drug trade, has reached around 2,000, fresh data has shown.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Aug 29, 2016
Scottish police pull two United Airlines pilots off cockpit on alcohol charges
Two United Airlines pilots were arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol in Scotland on Saturday as they were about to fly to the United States, police and the airline said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 26, 2016
Apology culture in Japan: Takahata's mother says sorry for adult son's alleged sexual assault
Actress Atsuko Takahata delivered a groveling apology Friday for the actions of her adult son, Yuta, who was arrested Tuesday over a sexual assault.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Aug 23, 2016
Spate of killings in Philippines rises to 1,900; not all drug-related, top cop says
The Philippines' national police chief said Tuesday that about 1,900 people had been killed during a crackdown on illegal drugs, which began seven weeks ago when President Rodrigo Duterte took power, but about 40 were not drug-related.
Tokyo Metro’s overseas efforts begin in earnest with London deal
Tokyo Metro will soon have a role in the running of London's Elizabeth Line, a major train route serving the U.K.’s capital city and environs.
Man charged with murder allegedly made victim date other men for money
A car carrying suspect Ryotaro Masuda, who was indicted for allegedly beating his 25-year-old girlfriend to death, leaves the Shibuya Police Station in Tokyo on Thursday.
Russia fired experimental ballistic missile at Ukraine, Putin says
Ukrainian firefighters work on a spot following an airstrike in Dnipro on Thursday.
Ex-yokozuna Kitanofuji dies at 82
Yokozuna Kitanofuji enters the ring during the May 1970 grand sumo tournament in Tokyo.
The slow-burn success of ‘A Samurai in Time’
A 19th-century warrior gets struck by lightning and wakes to find himself in 21st-century Kyoto in Junichi Yasuda’s surprise hit “A Samurai in Time.”
Shohei Ohtani wins National League MVP award
Shohei Ohtani celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Padres during the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles last month.
The slow-burn success of ‘A Samurai in Time’
A 19th-century warrior gets struck by lightning and wakes to find himself in 21st-century Kyoto in Junichi Yasuda’s surprise hit “A Samurai in Time.”
Around a quarter of Japan married couples in their 20s met through dating apps
A survey released by an organization promoting “Good Couples Day” shows that 24% of couples in their 20s met their marriage partner through a dating app.
'Tokyo Swindlers': Get deep into the minds of real estate con artists
In Ko Shinjo's "Tokyo Swindlers," a group of con artists manipulates real estate giants into falsified deals within the highly competitive, quick market.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.

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