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UNITED

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 30, 2017
Leaving the EU doesn't have to be a disaster
A friendly parting between the U.K. and EU is still possible, and in both sides' best interests.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 23, 2017
U.S. trounces Puerto Rico to capture first WBC crown
It will take time to determine whether the United States' first World Baseball Classic title was the spark needed to ignite greater interest in the tournament in the nation from which baseball originated, and, most importantly, from its biggest stars.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 23, 2017
May threatening mayhem
Theresa May's vision for post-Brexit Britain is 50 years too late in its official articulation, and 150-200 years too late in having the means of accomplishment.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 22, 2017
Japan falls to U.S. in World Baseball Classic semifinal
For six games, Samurai Japan came up with the big hit or made the important play. But in the crucial stanza of their seventh game at this World Baseball Classic, on a rainy Tuesday night in Southern California, the game-changing moment slipped out of the their grasp.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 21, 2017
Players encouraged by growing interest in WBC
Adam Jones on Saturday night in San Diego made the catch heard 'round the World Baseball Classic when he leapt against the wall to rob Manny Machado of a home run.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Mar 17, 2017
Pogba's disappointing season comes at heavy price
The reason Paul Pogba joined Manchester United in a world record £89 million transfer last summer is the same as why he left Old Trafford for Juventus as an 18-year-old in 2012) — Mino Raiola, his agent.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Mar 10, 2017
Wenger's long run with Arsenal likely near the end
When you are a multimillionaire and you are two years past the retirement age with most of those who judge your work urging you to leave your job, why not call it a day?
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 27, 2017
North Korea spy agency runs arms operation out of Malaysia, U.N. says
It is in Kuala Lumpur's "Little India" neighborhood, behind an unmarked door on the second floor of a rundown building, where a military equipment company called Glocom says it has its office.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Feb 24, 2017
Model club Southampton hoping to claim silverware
Some clubs change managers regularly and most still don't get it right.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 22, 2017
Trump is from Mars, Guterres is from Venus
The U.S. president and U.N. secretary-general are polar opposites, but if the world is to weather the gathering storm, the two will have to work together.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 21, 2017
China says North Korean coal ban shows its sincerity on U.N. resolutions
China's suspension of imports of North Korean coal shows it is sincere about implementing U.N. Security Council resolutions punishing North Korea over its nuclear weapons and missile programs, it said on Tuesday.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 21, 2017
The Japan-United States alliance of despotism
In both Japan and the U.S., the governments are retreating from the rule of law and guarantee of people's freedom under the cause of national security.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 17, 2017
Ibrahimovic nets hat trick as Man United rolls
The goals continued to flow for Manchester United's Zlatan Ibrahimovic and AS Roma's Edin Dzeko as they bagged hat-tricks to help their teams take commanding leads in the first legs of their Europa League last 32 ties on Thursday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 13, 2017
China needs a new grand strategy in Trump era
Donald Trump's presidency has already upended the key assumptions underpinning China's post-Cold War grand strategy.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Feb 10, 2017
Liverpool out of title chase after recent run of poor form
Given Liverpool's dreadful league form this year — three draws and two defeats — it is remarkable that victory over second-place Tottenham at Anfield on Saturday will see Jürgen Klopp's team only one point behind the visitors.

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