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Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 3, 2018
Trump all but decided to exit Iran nuclear deal in 'not a full pullout' manner: sources
U.S. President Donald Trump has all but decided to withdraw from the 2015 Iran nuclear accord by May 12 but exactly how he will do so remains unclear, two White House officials and a source familiar with the administration's internal debate said on Wednesday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 3, 2018
Trump threatens to 'get involved' in House Republicans' rift with Justice Department
President Donald Trump suggested Wednesday he might use his executive authority to intervene in a fight over internal Justice Department documents sought by House Republicans, including some related to the Russia probe.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 26, 2018
Trade believed key topic as Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook meet at White House
President Donald Trump met with Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook on Wednesday to discuss trade issues as the technology industry grapples with a U.S. spat over import tariffs with China, a manufacturing hub for the iPhone maker and other companies.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Apr 13, 2018
Decompress from Tokyo in picturesque Ito
An ideal trade-off between city and nature, with its rich history, relative ease of access from Tokyo and abundance of hot springs, Ito is a go-to spot for respite from the hyper-hustle of Tokyo city life.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 11, 2018
Noted cyber expert, Trump homeland security adviser Tom Bossert exits at John Bolton's request
U.S. President Donald Trump's homeland security adviser, Tom Bossert, has resigned at the request of new national security adviser John Bolton, an administration official said on Tuesday, marking the latest departure from the White House of a senior adviser.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 2, 2018
Trump invited Putin to White House for summit, Kremlin says
U.S. President Donald Trump didn't just propose a summit meeting to Vladimir Putin when he called the Russian leader last month. He invited him to the White House, according to the Kremlin.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 2, 2018
Assets held by members of Japan's House of Representatives sink to record-low ¥29 million
House of Representatives lawmakers held a record-low average of ¥29.17 million ($274,000) in assets, according to a tally based on data they released Monday after the 2017 snap election.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 27, 2018
White House investigating loans to Jared Kushner's business: official
The White House is investigating whether two loans totaling more than $500 million to the family real estate business of U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner violated any criminal laws or regulations, according to the U.S. Office of Government Ethics.
BUSINESS
Mar 26, 2018
U.S. House panel to probe China's economic and military footprint in Africa and threat to trade
U.S. House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes said his committee will investigate China's efforts to gain military and economic power in Africa.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 23, 2018
QB Net launches initial public offering for budget barbershop operations
QB Net Holdings Co., operator of budget barber chain QB House, listed its shares on the first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Friday, opening at ¥2,115 — less than the initial offering price of ¥2,250.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Mar 23, 2018
House Republicans vote to release Russia report, ending probe after denying all motions by Democrats
The U.S. House Intelligence Committee voted on Thursday to release a Republican report on the panel's Russia probe, the leader of the investigation said, a decision that formally ends the panel's examination of Russia and the 2016 U.S. election.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Mar 7, 2018
Democrats buoyed by Texas voter turnout in quest to retake U.S. House
After record-high early voter turnout, Democrats hope Texas' primary election on Tuesday will show that anger over U.S. President Donald Trump's policies could help them flip congressional seats from Republican control in November.
WORLD / Politics
Mar 6, 2018
Ex-Trump aide Corey Lewandowski returning to House panel for more questioning
Corey Lewandowski, who was President Donald Trump's first campaign manager, is set to be interviewed for the second time Thursday by the House Intelligence Committee, according to a House official familiar with the panel's schedule.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / How-tos / HOME TRUTHS
Mar 4, 2018
Doling out some truths about Japan's 'share houses'
Many Japanese people are wary of investment as a means of growing their savings. There are a variety of reasons for this caution, so most keep their money in a bank, gaining almost no interest in the process, in the hope that they won't lose any in the long run. However, some salaried workers who understand...
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 28, 2018
Japan's Lower House approves record ¥97.71 trillion budget for fiscal 2018
The Lower House Wednesday approved a record ¥97.71 trillion ($912 billion) budget for fiscal 2018, ensuring its enactment before the new fiscal year starts on April 1.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 26, 2018
Japan gets its first office building fully powered with solar energy
The country's first office building fully powered by off-the-grid solar energy opened Monday in the city of Saga.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 15, 2018
Congress probing when White House learned of 'disqualifying' info on ex-Trump aide
President Donald Trump faced new pressure on Wednesday from his Republican allies in Congress over domestic abuse allegations against a former aide as lawmakers questioned whether his administration has properly vetted top staffers.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 14, 2018
White House defends security clearance process on Trump ex-aide Rod Porter, says it hadn't decided yet
The White House on Tuesday defended its handling of the background check for a former top aide accused of domestic abuse by two ex-wives despite contradictory comments by the head of the FBI earlier in the day.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 9, 2018
White House aide ousted over abuse claims never had security OK, putting chief John Kelly in hot seat
White House Chief of Staff John Kelly knew that President Donald Trump's staff secretary had issues in his past possibly impeding a permanent security clearance before news reports this week on domestic violence allegations against the aide, people familiar with the matter said.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 8, 2018
Top Democrat cites 'pattern' of U.S. administration refusals to testify in Russia probe
The top Democrat on the U.S. House Intelligence Committee described on Wednesday "a developing pattern" in which witnesses have declined to discuss events occurring after President Donald Trump's election in the panel's probe of Russia and the 2016 vote.

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