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72 articles published

news

World / Politics Dec 21, 2018

Departure of Jim Mattis stirs world of worries from Brussels to Beijing

by David Tweed

Business / Corporate Dec 21, 2018

Furniture retailer Otsuka Kagu agrees to tie up with Chinese firm

World / Crime & Legal Dec 21, 2018

First ever Arctic bank robbery goes south

National / Politics Dec 21, 2018

Japan's Foreign Minister Taro Kono may meet Russian counterpart in mid-January ahead of summit

Asia Pacific Dec 21, 2018

Indonesian Muslims protest against China's treatment of Uighurs

National / Politics Dec 21, 2018

Japan lodges protest after South Korean warship locks targeting radar on MSDF plane

Business / Financial Markets | CURRENCY MARKET Dec 21, 2018

Dollar falls below ¥111.30 in late Tokyo trading

Business / Economy Dec 21, 2018

Cabinet Office report says Japan's economy remains on recovery track amid solid domestic demand

Business Dec 21, 2018

Asia's megarich took a $137 billion hit in the pocketbook in 2018

by Venus Feng, Yoojung Lee and Blake Schmidt

Business | ANALYSIS Dec 21, 2018

Japan drags feet on cutting deficit as pre-tax hike budget tops ¥100 trillion

by Ryotaro Nakamaru

World / Politics Dec 21, 2018

Jim Mattis quits as Pentagon chief after clashes with Trump

National / Politics Dec 21, 2018

With eye on China, Japan unveils record defense budget

National Dec 21, 2018

Three Okinawa city assemblies vote against referendum-related budgets

Business / Corporate Dec 21, 2018

Deliveries of latest HondaJet model start in Japan

National Dec 21, 2018

Number of babies born in Japan in 2018 lowest since records began; population decline the highest

National Dec 21, 2018

Costs for key Daijosai Imperial ceremony to total ¥2.7 billion

Business / Financial Markets | TSE DATA & REPORT Dec 21, 2018

Nikkei hits another 15-month low

Business Dec 21, 2018

As social security, defense expenses continue to rise, Cabinet OKs record ¥101 trillion draft budget

World / Science & Health Dec 21, 2018

Canada researchers try to figure out what makes chickens happy

Business Dec 21, 2018

With final goodbye, Germany to shutter last black coal mine, bringing end to 200-year business

Asia Pacific / Politics | FOCUS Dec 21, 2018

Social media could play crucial role for Congress and BJP in 2019 Indian election

by Aditya Kalra

Asia Pacific / Politics Dec 21, 2018

Facebook removes fake Bangladesh news sites in run-up to national elections

National Dec 21, 2018

Japan slams alleged China-based hackers after cyberattacks on government, firms and colleges

National / Crime & Legal Dec 21, 2018

With recidivism high among the elderly, Japan compiles first white paper of support measures for ex-prisoners

National / Social Issues Dec 21, 2018

The dark side of Japan's underground idols: Little pay, long hours and unbreakable contracts

by Misa Ogawa, Mayuko Isobe and Misa Hirabayashi

National Dec 21, 2018

Man sentenced to four years for abducting nurse who was later found dead

National Dec 21, 2018

JAL hit by business improvement order over drunk pilot; flight attendant fails Breathalyzer test

Asia Pacific / Science & Health Dec 21, 2018

Rare albino orangutan Alba is returned to jungle in Indonesia

World / Politics Dec 21, 2018

French National Assembly approves 'yellow vest' tax cuts

Asia Pacific / Science & Health Dec 21, 2018

Australia admits it will miss climate targets by a wide margin

National Dec 21, 2018

Japanese newspaper in Sao Paulo to print final issue after 72-year run

World Dec 21, 2018

Danish party puts forward island exile plan for 'unwanted' migrants

World | FOCUS Dec 21, 2018

London's Gatwick Airport shutdown highlights the havoc drones can cause

by Christopher Jasper, Nate Lanxon and Alan Levin

National Dec 21, 2018

Japan's plan to leave International Whaling Commission draws mixed reactions at home and overseas

National Dec 21, 2018

Tech-shy cybersecurity and Olympics minister Yoshitaka Sakurada confesses that he can't speak English either

National / Politics Dec 21, 2018

Vladimir Putin says U.S. presence in Japan complicates signing of peace treaty

World / Politics Dec 21, 2018

A new Russian first lady? Putin hints he may marry again

National / Crime & Legal Dec 21, 2018

Ex-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn has detention period extended following rearrest on fresh allegations of misconduct

National / Crime & Legal Dec 21, 2018

Nissan's jailed ex-chief Carlos Ghosn vows to restore his honor in court: NHK

World / Politics Dec 21, 2018

Trump mulls major Afghanistan troop withdrawal, seen growing impatient with interventions

Business Dec 21, 2018

Facebook's spiralling data misuse could pressure U.S. FTC to act, leading to billions in fines

World / Politics Dec 21, 2018

In Syria exit, Trump seen reaching quiet detente with Turkey

Business Dec 21, 2018

U.S. charges two Chinese government hackers over attacks targeting firms in 12 countries

Business Dec 21, 2018

Apple risks iPhone ban in Germany after court rules in favor of Qualcomm

World / Social Issues Dec 21, 2018

Libyan coast guard says it intercepted 15,000 migrants in 2018 but U.N. puts figure at almost double

World / Politics Dec 21, 2018

In year-end address, Putin says West trying to 'hold back' powerful Russia, hits 'made-up' spy scandals

World Dec 21, 2018

Austria celebrates 200 years of beloved carol 'Silent Night'

Business / Financial Markets Dec 21, 2018

'Like catching a falling knife': Markets suffer worst year since global financial crisis

World Dec 21, 2018

U.S. expected to end air war against Islamic State in Syria, alarming allies, Kurd partners

World / Crime & Legal Dec 21, 2018

Trump Justice pick William Barr sent memo criticizing Russia probe into obstruction: report

World / Politics Dec 21, 2018

King orders revamp of Saudi intelligence service after Jamal Khashoggi slaying fiasco

World / Social Issues Dec 21, 2018

Migrants brave Bosnia's bitter winter wilderness, and wolves, to cross into EU

opinion

Commentary / World Dec 21, 2018

China's warning to the democratic world

by Hal Brands

Editorials Dec 21, 2018

Sri Lanka returns to regular order

Commentary / World Dec 21, 2018

Studies show Russia used internet to perfect its dark arts

by David Ignatius

Reader Mail Dec 21, 2018

Looking back on the good, and not so good, days

life

Travel Dec 21, 2018

A relaxing weekend in Seoul on the cheap

by Patrick St. Michel

culture

Entertainment News Dec 21, 2018

New York justice lets movie maker Harvey Weinstein's criminal charges stand

sports

Figure Skating Dec 21, 2018

Satoko Miyahara holds slim lead over Kaori Sakamoto after short program at nationals

by Jack Gallagher

Basketball / B. League Dec 21, 2018

Diamond Dolphins edge Brave Thunders in series opener

by Ed Odeven

Soccer Dec 21, 2018

World Cup final attracted global audience of 1.12 billion

More Sports / Tennis Dec 21, 2018

Rafael Nadal donates €1 million to Mallorca flood victims

Baseball / Japanese Baseball Dec 21, 2018

Carp second baseman Ryosuke Kikuchi seeking move to major leagues in 2020

Basketball / NBA Dec 21, 2018

Longtime Clippers fan Billy Crystal to serve as TV analyst for one game

Basketball Dec 21, 2018

Hustle's Yuta Watanabe contributes 22 points, seven boards in NBA G League Winter Showcase victory

Olympics Dec 21, 2018

Strong numbers as Tokyo 2020 volunteer drive closes

Olympics Dec 21, 2018

Tokyo 2020 budget revised with eye on transportation

by Ryusei Takahashi

Basketball Dec 21, 2018

Former Louisville coach Rick Pitino accepts offer to lead Greek team Panathinaikos