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BUSINESS
Sep 27, 2019

Boeing did not adequately consider pilot reactions in 737 Max, NTSB says

Boeing Co. failed to adequately consider how pilots respond to cockpit emergencies in its 737 Max safety assessment and may need to make changes to flight deck alerts, pilot procedures and training, the National Transportation Safety Board said.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Sep 27, 2019

As new disease wipes out Caribbean coral, scientists tear up reefs to stop the spread

Off the coast of St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, a group of scientists is tearing a reef apart in a feverish attempt to save some of its coral.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Sep 27, 2019

[VIDEO] A visit to Coredo Muromachi Terrace

Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 26, 2019

England trounces U.S. with tidier performance in second win at Rugby World Cup

England's players got the job done with a solid 45-7 bonus-point victory over the United States at the Rugby World Cup on Thursday against a determined Eagles side.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 26, 2019

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen serves as police chief for day in Beppu

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen on Thursday served as a one-day honorary chief of a police station in Beppu, where his team is training in its bid to secure a third successive Rugby World Cup title.
WORLD / Science & Health
Sep 26, 2019

U.K. sees disease outbreak risk as child vaccination rates drop

Rates of protection for children in England from many serious but vaccine-preventable diseases dropped in the past year in what U.K. health officials said was a "concerning trend" that increases the risk of outbreaks.
BUSINESS
Sep 26, 2019

Japan pledges ¥1 trillion to spur LNG demand and growth

The government has pledged an additional $10 billion (¥1.1 trillion) in public and private financing to liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects worldwide, in order to help spur demand for the cleaner fossil fuel, trade minister Isshu Sugawara said on Thursday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Sep 26, 2019

Tokyo touts pact with U.S., but trade experts highlight lack of strong commitments

Officials also claimed that Japan had avoided a nightmare scenario of a 25 percent tariff on exports of Japanese cars.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 26, 2019

Japan's Hong Kong conundrum

Liberal democratic societies such as Japan should see the Hong Kong protests as the first volley in a protracted cyber struggle that could undermine their open societies.
EDITORIALS
Sep 26, 2019

Halt further health damage from asbestos

Steps must be taken to tighten regulations to protect workers from the risk of exposure to asbestos dust when demolishing buildings.
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 26, 2019

Why Trump's call is impeachment-worthy

Criminals get convicted all the time on evidence this strong.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 26, 2019

Kamaishi saluted by fans and players for its resilience

High school student Yukime Sasaki and two other young girls were all beaming smiles to greet hundreds of visitors who stopped by on Wednesday afternoon before a Rugby World Cup game between Uruguay and Fiji.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Sep 26, 2019

Melvin Gordon set to end holdout, report to Chargers this week

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon is ending his holdout and will report to the team Thursday, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 26, 2019

For Ukraine's leader, Trump memo on their call is a diplomatic car crash

For U.S. President Donald Trump, the White House's publication on Wednesday of a memo summarizing his call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy fueled a domestic political crisis. For Zelenskiy, it was a far-reaching diplomatic disaster.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Sep 26, 2019

Amazon developing longer-range wireless network for 'internet of things' devices

Amazon.com Inc. said on Wednesday it is developing a longer-range equivalent to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi wireless protocols that the largest U.S. online retailer hopes third parties will eventually use in smart devices.
BUSINESS / Markets / TSE DATA & REPORT
Sep 26, 2019

Tokyo stocks bounce back on positive trade news

Tokyo stocks rebounded Thursday thanks to favorable trade-related developments involving Japan, the United States and China.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Sep 26, 2019

Hot Chip's 'A Bath Full of Ecstasy' presents a 'purer version' of its electro-pop style

British group Hot Chip mark 20th anniversary with new album, 'A Bath Full of Ecstasy' and a world tour that includes dates in Osaka, Tokyo and Shizuoka Prefecture
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Sep 26, 2019

Key names playing in new locales

Every top-flight team has signed new players and tweaked their rosters for the upcoming season, the B. League's fourth campaign.

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