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US MILITARY

Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 17, 2015
Pentagon bans service members, civilian personnel from unofficial travel to Paris
The U.S. military has banned troops and civilian personnel from any nonwork-related travel to Paris, a Pentagon spokesman said on Monday, after deadly attacks across the French capital last week.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 17, 2015
Japanese government sues to overturn Okinawa governor's block on U.S. base replacement
In a further escalation of the political battle between Tokyo and Okinawa, the central government files a lawsuit against Gov. Takeshi Onaga.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 16, 2015
Abe, Aquino to agree on framework for Japanese military aid: sources
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and President Benigno Aquino III will agree this week on a deal paving the way for Japan to supply the Philippines with used military equipment, possibly including aircraft that could be deployed to patrol the disputed South China Sea, sources said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 16, 2015
South China Sea: the far-reaching consequences of island-building
China's campaign of dredging and construction in the South China Sea has both security and environmental ramifications, but the interconnectivity of these two fields is rarely noted.
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 16, 2015
Russian Navy's red tide rising
Short of naval assets but wanting to flex its muscles at sea, Russia is employing a maritime version of the 'hybrid warfare' it used to take control of Crimea.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Nov 16, 2015
Facing Islamic State group head-on poses huge challenges
Antalya Turkey
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 14, 2015
Okinawa base opponents are 'small part' in bigger picture: U.S. consul general
The U.S. consul general in Okinawa on Friday called local opposition to a plan to relocate a key U.S. base within the prefecture "just one small part of the larger reconsolidation plan" of American forces in the country.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 13, 2015
Mediation panel reviews latest move in Okinawa base spat
A third-party panel on Friday began reviewing the government's decision last month to suspend Okinawa Prefecture's decision to revoke permission for a landfill project at Henoko, where U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma is scheduled to be relocated.
JAPAN
Nov 12, 2015
Indonesia looks to buy US-2 amphibious aircraft from Japan in bid to show solidarity
Indonesia's lower house speaker told Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday that his country is considering procuring US-2 amphibious aircraft from Japan, signaling Jakarta's desire to promote cooperation with Tokyo over defense equipment as Beijing advances into the South China Sea.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 11, 2015
Okinawa rebuffs state order on landfill work, court battle looms
Okinawa Gov. Takeshi Onaga said Wednesday he will not retract his decision to block landfill work for the relocation of a U.S. military base, setting the stage for a court battle with the central government.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 11, 2015
Suu Kyi's NLD heads to big win in Myanmar vote, but untested party faces challenges, resistance
The question over Myanmar's first free election in decades no longer appears to be whether Aung San Suu Kyi's opposition party will win, but whether it will secure the landslide needed to govern the country and enact promised changes.
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 11, 2015
Chinese, Thai to hold first joint air force exercise as ties warm
The Chinese and Thai air forces will this month hold their first joint exercises, China's Defense Ministry said on Wednesday, in another sign of army-led Thailand's increased engagement with Beijing.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 11, 2015
China says Philippines must heal rift over South China Sea case
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says that the Philippines' case against China at an arbitration tribunal over their rival claims in the South China Sea has strained their relations and that it is up to the Philippines to improve ties.
WORLD
Nov 10, 2015
Coordinated European raids target Iran's 'Rocket Kitten' cyberspy group
European authorities have taken action to take down a cyberespionage campaign believed to be linked to Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guard, the first operation of its kind since Tehran signed a nuclear treaty, according to security researchers.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 9, 2015
New U.S. stealth bomber: costly and unneeded
The U.S. Defense Department is going ahead with plans to build a new strategic bomber fleet, but is it even necessary?
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 9, 2015
Senior Chinese officer in Djibouti following base rumors
A senior Chinese military officer is visiting the Horn of Africa country Djibouti, where he inspected a Chinese warship participating in anti-piracy patrols, China's Defence Ministry said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 7, 2015
Xi says Beijing wants South China Sea issue resolved peacefully
China has always insisted the dispute in the South China Sea should be resolved peacefully through talks, but the government has a responsibility to protect the country's sovereignty and maritime rights, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Nov 7, 2015
Confusion over U.S. patrol in South China Sea may undermine Washington's goal
The U.S. Navy deliberately avoided military drills or other actions that could have further inflamed tensions with Beijing during a patrol last week near islands China has built in the South China Sea, U.S. officials said.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 6, 2015
Okinawa snubs response over landfill approval revocation
Okinawa Gov. Takeshi Onaga on Friday snubbed a central government recommendation that his local government retract its revocation of a landfill work approval to relocate a U.S. military air base within the island prefecture.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 6, 2015
After South China Sea patrol, Chinese warship tells U.S. destroyer: 'Hope to see you again'
As soon as the guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen breached 12-nautical-mile (22-km) territorial limits around one of China's man-made islands in the disputed South China Sea last week, a Chinese warship shadowing its movements began demanding answers.
Ryuju Nagayama falls in controversial ruling in Paris, later earns bronze
Ryuju Nagayama reacts after his quarterfinal bout against Spain's Francisco Garrigos at the Paris Olympics on Saturday.
Dominant Natsumi Tsunoda delivers Japan's first gold medal at Paris Olympics
Gold medalist Natsumi Tsunoda celebrates on the podium after she won the women's under 48-kg division at the Paris Olympics on Saturday.
Japan's population continues to fall even as foreign resident count rises
The number of residents in Tokyo as of Jan. 1 rose by 0.03% from a year before, data shows, marking a year-on-year increase for the first time in three years, while the country's other 46 prefectures saw their populations continue to decline.
Ahead of the Olympics, Japan is still talking about the gymnast who won't be there
Japan's Shoko Miyata withdrew from the gymnastics team herself over her drinking and smoking, although it had already appeared as though the association was prepared to send her home from the team’s training camp in Monaco.
Yen melt-up nudges Japanese stocks into correction territory
Japanese stocks are down 10% from their July peak as the yen strengthens.
When did summer in Japan stop being fun?
Summer in Japan is now consistently brutal enough to drive you indoors and keep you there until autumn.
The Japanese Olympians looking to shine in Paris
Rim Nakamura, who is attempting to win Japan's first Olympic gold medal in cycling, will be one of the top Japanese athletes to watch at the Paris Games.
Japan’s minimum wage set for record ¥50 hike in major boost
Demonstrators rally to demand a big hike in minimum wages in Tokyo last week.
Japan loses top spot on strongest passport list to Singapore
Japan had the strongest passport for six years running from 2018, before being dethroned by Singapore on the 2024 list.
Why Japan's mysterious stash of classified funds escapes scrutiny
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi (right) during a meeting in Tokyo on Tuesday.

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