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Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 9, 2018
U.S. court case tests special counsel Mueller's power, status
A U.S. Justice Department attorney on Thursday spelled out the circumstances under which special counsel Robert Mueller could be fired in a court case that took on new significance this week after President Donald Trump ousted his attorney general.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 8, 2018
Democrats warn Trump after Attorney General Sessions forced out
The ouster of Attorney General Jeff Sessions by President Donald Trump on Wednesday drew sharp criticism from Democrats, who warned Trump against moving to squash a probe into Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
WORLD / Politics
Nov 7, 2018
LGBT+ people erased from books in Russia under 'gay propaganda' law
"Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls," a bestselling children's book featuring 100 stories of prominent women, was published in Russia this year — but with one story missing.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Nov 1, 2018
U.S. Senate panel said to be probing Trump ex-aide Steve Bannon's campaign activities
The U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee is pursuing a wide-ranging investigation into former White House adviser Steve Bannon's activities during the 2016 presidential campaign, three sources familiar with the inquiry told Reuters.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 31, 2018
Russia investigates teenage suicide attack on national security agency office in Arkhangelsk
Russia opened an investigation into suspected terrorism Wednesday after a 17-year-old youth blew himself in the lobby of an office belonging to the country's Federal Security Service (FSB) in the north of the country.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 30, 2018
Trump may answer Mueller questions after election, lawyer says
U.S. President Donald Trump's legal team has prepared written responses to several dozen questions from Special Counsel Robert Mueller but say they won't submit them until after next week's elections and only if they reach a broader agreement with Mueller on terms for the questioning.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 29, 2018
U.S. defense chief looks to calm European allies nervous about INF pact withdrawal
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Sunday that the United States was in consultation with its European allies on an arms control treaty, as NATO members urge Washington to try to bring Russia back into compliance with the pact rather than quit it.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 29, 2018
With border reopened, Jordanians flock to Syria for first time in years for trade, tourism
Jordanians are flocking to the Syrian capital Damascus for the first time in years for tourism and trade after the reopening of a border crossing that had been closed through years of war.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 28, 2018
U.S. invites Putin to Washington, but tells Russian president to get out of Ukraine
The White House has formally invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to Washington, U.S. national security adviser John Bolton said Friday, returning to an idea that was put on hold in July amid anger in the U.S. over the prospect of such a summit.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 25, 2018
China spies on Trump's cellphone to sway policy, paper says; Russia also listens in
Chinese spies often eavesdrop on President Donald Trump when he uses his unsecure cellphone to talk with old friends, and Beijing uses what it learns to try to sway U.S. policy, The New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing current and former U.S. officials.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 24, 2018
Abe underscores push to clean up Japan's postwar diplomatic rows in opening speech to Diet
The prime minister emphasized his determination to ensure the return of citizens abducted by North Korean agents and the signing of a peace treaty with Russia.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 24, 2018
Putin and Trump look to meet in Paris on Nov. 11
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin plan to meet in Paris next month, officials said on Tuesday, their first encounter since a summit in Helsinki that unleashed a storm of criticism that Trump was cozying up to the Kremlin.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 24, 2018
Saudi crown prince proclaims investment confab a success despite boycott over Jamal Khashoggi slaying
Saudi Arabia's crown prince trumpeted on Tuesday a conference that has drawn investment deals worth $50 billion despite a boycott over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, declaring the event as "great — more people more money.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 23, 2018
Japan to urge U.S. not to leave nuke pact, citing possible arms race, North Korea denuclearization
The government plans to call on the United States not to pull out of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty with Russia, sources have said.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 23, 2018
John Bolton tells Russians their 2016 election interference was ineffective
White House National Security Adviser John Bolton told his Russian counterpart that his country's interference in the 2016 presidential election didn't affect the outcome but has nonetheless damaged relations with the U.S.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 23, 2018
Trump lawyer: Paul Manafort said nothing damaging in Robert Mueller interviews
Under an unusual arrangement, Paul Manafort's attorney has kept Donald Trump informed about the former campaign chairman's meetings with prosecutors investigating Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. election and, according to Trump's lawyer, Manafort has not said anything damaging about the president....
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Oct 22, 2018
China’s missile buildup — a threat to U.S. bases in Japan — likely a key factor in Trump plan to exit INF
U.S. President Donald Trump has pinned much of the blame for Washington's planned exit from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) on Russian violations of the landmark pact. But a closer look shows that China's buildup of its missile forces — which pose a grave threat to U.S. military...
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 22, 2018
Allies doubt shifting Saudi story on journalist's slaying as even Trump cites 'lies'
Saudi Arabia's revised account of the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi left the U.S. and other allies struggling for a response on Sunday.
WORLD / Politics
Oct 20, 2018
Russian-linked bots used U.S. startups to meddle in elections
Operatives behind Russian-linked bots used tools from U.S. startups, including IFTTT Inc., to supercharge social-media misinformation campaigns and meddle in elections.

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