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Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 13, 2017
Russia probe counsel wants to interview senior White House officials
The special counsel investigating whether Russia interfered in the U.S. presidential election and possible collusion between Moscow and the Trump campaign wants to speak with current and former senior White House officials, The New York Times reported on Saturday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 5, 2017
Special counsel Mueller asks White House for Flynn documents: report
Investigators working for U.S. special counsel Robert Mueller, who is investigating whether President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign colluded with Russia, have asked the White House for documents related to Michael Flynn, his former national security adviser, The New York Times reported Friday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Aug 2, 2017
Fragile economy stays Putin's hand in standoff with U.S.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is unlikely to risk escalating tit-for-tat sanctions with Washington because the only measures that would hurt the United States would also endanger Russia's fragile economic recovery.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Aug 1, 2017
British Royal Marine gets 18 years for making bombs for Irish Republicans
A British Royal Marine was jailed for 18 years on Monday after admitting that he worked as a bomb maker for dissident Irish Republican groups that violently oppose Northern Ireland's peace process.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jul 29, 2017
Trump-Putin honeymoon may be over
Russian President Vladimir Putin tossed President-elect Donald Trump a bouquet in December when he chose not to retaliate for the U.S. expulsion of Russian diplomats and the seizure of Russian diplomatic compounds.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 23, 2017
Russian envoy Kislyak, at heart of U.S. probe, ends assignment in Washington
Sergei Kislyak, Russia's ambassador to Washington and a key figure in ongoing U.S. investigations into Moscow's meddling in the 2016 presidential election, ended his tenure Saturday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 22, 2017
Special counsel asks White House to save documents, mails, recordings from Trump Jr.-Russians meeting
The special counsel investigating possible collusion between President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign and Russia has asked White House officials to preserve any records of a meeting last year between the president's eldest son and a Russian lawyer, according to a source with knowledge of the request.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 22, 2017
Moscow lawyer who met Trump Jr. had Russian spy agency as client
The Russian lawyer who met Donald Trump Jr. after his father won the Republican nomination for the 2016 U.S. presidential election counted Russia's FSB security service among her clients for years, Russian court documents seen by Reuters show.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 22, 2017
Russian envoy overheard saying he discussed campaign with Sessions: report
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Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 17, 2017
Collins says up to 10 Republican senators dislike GOP health bill; poll finds most in U.S. favor Obamacare
Eight to 10 Republican U.S. senators have serious concerns about Republican health care legislation to roll back Obamacare, moderate Republican Sen. Susan Collins, who opposes the bill, said on Sunday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 16, 2017
Trump campaign in June paid law office now representing son $50,000
Donald Trump's campaign paid $50,000 to the law office now representing Donald Trump Jr. a little more than a week before news surfaced of an unreported meeting with a Russian attorney that has prompted new accusations of collusion.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 12, 2017
Trump associates frustrated and concerned by latest crisis, after Donald Jr. tweets emails
Fresh off one foreign trip and preparing for another, Donald Trump was enjoying a period of relative calm — until the White House was rocked by a fresh controversy over contacts between the president's campaign and Russia.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 14, 2017
Russian breach of 39 states threatens future U.S. elections
Russia's cyberattack on the U.S. electoral system before Donald Trump's election was far more widespread than has been publicly revealed, including incursions into voter databases and software systems in almost twice as many states as previously reported.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 14, 2017
U.S. lawmakers sue Trump over foreign state payments to businesses
More than 190 Democratic lawmakers sued U.S. President Donald Trump in federal court on Wednesday, saying he had accepted funds from foreign governments through his businesses without congressional consent in violation of the U.S. Constitution.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 3, 2017
Special counsel to probe ex-Trump aide Flynn's Turkey ties
Robert Mueller, the special counsel investigating possible ties between the Trump election campaign and Russia, is expanding his probe to assume control of a grand jury investigation into former national security adviser Michael Flynn, three sources said.
WORLD / Politics
May 30, 2017
Trump's communications director set to leave White House, adviser says
U.S. President Donald Trump's communications director, Mike Dubke, is set to leave after three months in his White House post, White House adviser Kellyanne Conway said on Tuesday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 30, 2017
What do the Democrats want? No one knows
Once the party of the working man, the Democrats have sold out to corporate America.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 27, 2017
In shake-up, Trump to set up 'war room' to repel attacks over Russia probe
Once U.S. President Donald Trump returns from his overseas trip, the White House plans to launch its most aggressive effort yet to push back against allegations involving Russia and his presidential campaign, tackling head-on a scandal that has threatened to consume his young presidency.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 25, 2017
Russians reportedly discussed how to influence Trump via his aides
Senior Russian intelligence and political officials discussed how to influence Donald Trump through his advisers, according to information gathered by American spies last summer, The New York Times reported on Wednesday,
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 24, 2017
Trump retains private attorney for Russia probe, source says
U.S. President Donald Trump has tapped a longtime legal adviser to serve as his private attorney while a special counsel investigates whether his campaign worked with Russia in last year's election, a source familiar with the decision said on Tuesday.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
Japan finds a 'stealth' cure for zombie businesses: Let them fail
A worker at Sakai Seisakusyo prepares to transport metal rods at its factory in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, on July 8.
Trump makes his grand RNC entrance with a bandaged ear and a VP pick
Former U.S. President Donald Trump during the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Monday
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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