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U K JAPAN RELATIONS

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 8, 2019
North Korea carries out 'very important' test at long-range rocket site
Nuclear-armed North Korea said it had carried out "a very important test" at its Sohae long-range rocket site, state meda reported Sunday, after U.S. President Donald Trump said he doesn't think Pyongyang will engage in hostile acts and interfere with the upcoming presidential election.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 6, 2019
Arrangements underway for Iran's Rouhani to visit Japan this month
Arrangements are underway for Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to visit Japan later this month for talks with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japanese government sources said Thursday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Dec 4, 2019
As nuclear talks falter, next move for North Korea's Kim may be missile test over Japan
Kim Jong Un is back in the saddle — literally — and apparently ready to make a decision on what kind of "Christmas present" North Korea will offer the U.S. as a year-end deadline for progress in nuclear talks with Washington approaches.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Dec 3, 2019
Trump plays up 'good relationship' with North Korea's Kim, but hints at possibility of military action
U.S. President Donald Trump, well-known for his off-the-cuff remarks, hinted Tuesday at the possibility of military action against North Korea if necessary, despite emphasizing his "good relationship" with leader Kim Jong Un.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 3, 2019
Modi lacks the political ticker for tough economic decisions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lost his nerve again and has locked India into a bleak future.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 3, 2019
North Korea warns it's up to the U.S. to decide what 'Christmas gift' it will get
North Korea has one question for the United States: Naughty or nice?
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 2, 2019
Should Tokyo cancel Xi's visit due to Hong Kong?
A patriotic but pragmatic prime minister like Yasuhiro Nakasone would never try to show Japan's displeasure by canceling Xi's upcoming state visit.

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