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Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 16, 2015
Japan jets scramble at Cold War levels as Chinese, Russian incursions continue to climb
The Air Self-Defense Force said Wednesday that jet fighter scrambles have reached a level not seen since the height of the Cold War three decades ago, as Russian bombers probe its northern skies and Chinese combat aircraft intrude into its southern air space.
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 14, 2015
U.S. should choose allies that benefit America
Since most of Washington's military pacts endanger the U.S., America should be dropping, not adding, allies.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 12, 2015
Iraqi leader to seek arms with deferred payment on U.S. visit
Iraq's prime minister will seek President Barack Obama's help to acquire billions of dollars in drones and other U.S. arms to fight the Islamic State group during a U.S. visit this week, a senior Iraqi official said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 9, 2015
Live-fire drills near Korea border set stage for Carter trip
U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter was to arrive in Seoul Thursday as the U.S. and South Korea demonstrated their combined military heft, seeking to deter North Korea from making good on threats to test another nuclear device.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 8, 2015
U.S. defense chief says new guidelines will 'transform' U.S.-Japan alliance
Visiting U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Wednesday that updated bilateral defense cooperation guidelines will "transform the U.S.-Japan alliance" and enable the two countries' forces to "cooperate seamlessly" to respond to challenges around the world.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 7, 2015
TPP deal as important as new aircraft carrier: Pentagon chief
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter waded into economic policy Monday, urging Congress to grant the president negotiating authority for a proposed Asia-Pacific trade deal.
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 7, 2015
Poll finds overwhelming opposition in Okinawa to Futenma relocation plan
Amid claim and counterclaim by activists and politicians over the planned relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps Futenma Air Station, one factor is often ignored: what ordinary Okinawans think about the move.
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 6, 2015
Indonesia mulls buying Japan's US-2 amphibious aircraft, defense chief says
Indonesian Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu said Monday his government is considering the possibility of buying the US-2 amphibious aircraft from Japan.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Apr 6, 2015
Japanese man, 10 others questioned over Taiwan military base visit
Taiwan prosecutors investigating an alleged breach of military security have questioned a Japanese man and 10 Taiwanese over a visit to a facility where Apache attack helicopters are based.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 6, 2015
North Korea declares no-sail zone, may be preparing missile launch
North Korea has declared a no-sail and no-fly zone off its east coast in the Sea of Japan, South Korean media reported Monday, suggesting more missile launches are possible before the U.S. defense chief visits Seoul this week.
WORLD / Politics
Apr 5, 2015
Japan, South Korea to resume security dialogue this month
Japan and South Korea agree to resume a security dialogue this month after strained bilateral ties put the talks on ice in December 2009.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 5, 2015
In bid to 'split ASEAN,' China pours money, arms into Cambodian military
When Defense Minister Tea Banh addressed graduates last month at Cambodia's prestigious Army Institute, he directed his thanks to the guests who made it all possible: a group of crisply dressed officers from China's People's Liberation Army.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 5, 2015
Boycott of Myanmar's poll an option: Suu Kyi
Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi said boycotting an upcoming historic election is an "option" if a military-drafted constitution that bars her from becoming president remains unchanged.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 4, 2015
New Kyushu museum breaks taboo with POW vivisection display
A new museum in Fukuoka uses its grand opening to finally address the infamous live dissections of U.S. prisoners of war at Kyushu University's medical school.
WORLD
Apr 4, 2015
Iraqi prime minister orders arrest of gangs looting in Tikrit
Sunni politicians said looting raged out of control in Tikrit on Friday, hours after Iraq's prime minister called on security forces to arrest anyone breaking the law after the city had been wrested back from Islamic State militants.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 3, 2015
U.S. regional ambitions seen favoring Japan in Australian submarine tender
Washington's strategic ambitions in Asia are looming large over Australia's multibillion dollar tender for new submarines, giving Japan a possible edge over competitors from Germany and France, defense and industry sources say.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 31, 2015
Delay, but no halt to base development at Henoko, defense chief says
Defense Minister Gen Nakatani said Tuesday an offshore boring survey at the proposed new site for the U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma will continue until June, rather than winding up by the end of March as planned.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 31, 2015
Soros says ready to invest $1 billlion in Ukraine if West helps
Billionaire financier George Soros is ready to invest $1 billion in Ukraine if Western countries help private investment there, and sees a 1 in 3 chance Greece will leave the euro, he told Austrian newspaper Der Standard.
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 31, 2015
Japan, India agree to continue talks on potential US-2 exports
The defense chiefs of Japan and India agreed Monday to continue talks over potential exports of the Maritime Self-Defense Force's US-2 amphibious aircraft to the South Asian country.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History
Mar 31, 2015
Suicide conscript recalls torture by fellow Japanese
The Hagi Uragami Museum in Yamaguchi Prefecture boasts a magnificent collection of ukiyo-e, Oriental pottery and porcelain works housed in a stylish building designed by well-known architect Kenzo Tange.

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