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RUSSIA

BUSINESS
Jun 20, 2018
Russia, in move likely to benefit a prominent oligarch, says it will levy duties on American goods in wake of U.S. tariffs
Russia said on Tuesday it would impose import duties on U.S. road-building machinery, a measure likely to help Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, who was hit by U.S. sanctions and controls Russia's biggest maker of road-building equipment.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 19, 2018
You can hate Putin but love the World Cup
Russians and foreign visitors can get a closer look at each other, without the usual filters.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 18, 2018
Japan sends Princess Hisako to Russia for World Cup
Princess Hisako, honorary patron of the Japan Football Association, left Japan on Monday to attend games of the ongoing World Cup in Russia, marking the first visit to the country by a Japanese imperial family member in over a century.
WORLD
Jun 18, 2018
Syria accuses U.S. of bombing pro-regime positions
Syrian state media said Monday that U.S.-led coalition aircraft had bombed "one of our military positions" in eastern Syria, leading to deaths and injuries, but the U.S. military denied carrying out strikes in the area.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 18, 2018
Mexico stuns champion Germany 1-0 in World Cup opener
Defending champions Germany crashed to defeat in their first game at the World Cup on Sunday as an enterprising Mexico refused to be intimidated by history and ran out 1-0 winners in a thrilling Group F opener.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 15, 2018
Democrats push back as Trump allies claim FBI bias in Robert Mueller probe, despite report's findings
A report by the Justice Department's watchdog found no evidence that political bias affected the outcome of the FBI's probe into Hillary Clinton but provided fresh political fodder for Republicans and Donald Trump to sow doubts about the continuing investigation into the president.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jun 15, 2018
James Comey 'insubordinate' but not biased in Hillary Clinton probe, inspector general finds
Former FBI Director James Comey was "insubordinate" in handling the probe into Hillary Clinton, damaging the bureau and the Justice Department's image of impartiality even though he wasn't motivated by politics, the department's watchdog found.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 15, 2018
Rapture in Russia after team's stunning World Cup 5-0 opener over Saudi Arabia
Russian fans and politicians joined in an outpouring of jubilation on Thursday as the host nation unexpectedly routed Saudi Arabia 5-0 in the opening match of the World Cup.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 14, 2018
Samurai Blue conduct first training session in Kazan
The Japan national team held its first training session at its World Cup camp in Russia on Thursday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 14, 2018
EU must brace for Russian threats, Chinese growth and U.S. crossing 'red lines,' says German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas
Germany's foreign minister has called for the European Union to become a more self-confident global actor, prepared to take counter-measures when the United States crosses "red lines" and able to respond to Russian threats and Chinese growth.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jun 14, 2018
World Cup views from Tokyo, Group A/B: Egypt, Russia, Uruguay, Morocco and Spain
Japan-based supporters of Group A and B teams fighting it out for the ultimate prize at the FIFA World Cup speak to The Japan Times.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jun 14, 2018
House Republicans press Justice Department, FBI for more Russia probe documents
House Intelligence Committee Republicans and other GOP lawmakers on Wednesday stepped up their demands for the Justice Department and FBI to turn over more information about their investigative decisions and tactics during the 2016 presidential election.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jun 14, 2018
Embattled Trump lawyer Michael Cohen looks to part ways with legal team
Michael Cohen, former personal lawyer for U.S. President Donald Trump, is expected to part ways with attorneys handling the criminal investigation into his business dealings, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 13, 2018
U.S. counterspy warns World Cup travelers' devices could be hacked
The top U.S. counterintelligence official is advising Americans traveling to Russia for soccer's World Cup beginning this week that they should not take electronic devices because they are likely to be hacked by criminals or the Russian government.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jun 12, 2018
Trump ex-campaign boss Paul Manafort to be arraigned Friday on new charges
U.S. President Donald Trump's former campaign manager, Paul Manafort, will be arraigned on Friday following a third superseding indictment against him by special counsel Robert Mueller that lodged additional charges on accusations of witness tampering.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 11, 2018
We are not Russia-funded or Moscow's secret agents, Brexit campaigner Aaron Banks says
Brexit campaigner Arron Banks denied on Sunday ever receiving Russian money or assistance for the campaign to leave the European Union.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 9, 2018
U.S. special counsel indicts Russian linked to spy agencies, adds charges against former Trump campaign head Paul Manafort
U.S. special counsel Robert Mueller filed charges on Friday against a political operative with alleged ties to Russian intelligence, bringing his probe on possible collusion by the Trump presidential campaign a step closer to the Kremlin's door.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jun 7, 2018
Romania, Spain lose appeals, won't compete in 2019 Rugby World Cup
Romania and Spain will not participate in the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan after an independent committee on Wednesday upheld their disqualification from the tournament for fielding ineligible players.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Jun 6, 2018
The Pentagon's secret AI programs to thwart nuclear missile strikes
The U.S. military is increasing spending on a secret research effort to use artificial intelligence to help anticipate the launch of a nuclear-capable missile, as well as track and target mobile launchers in North Korea and elsewhere.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jun 6, 2018
Key Senate Republicans warn trump on obstruction, pardon powers but House ranks take softer tone
Several Senate Republicans are warning Donald Trump against obstructing justice or pardoning himself, even as they continue to say there's no evidence to support allegations the president's team colluded with Russia in the 2016 elections.

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