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Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 26, 2019

In day of U-turns, Theresa May considers delaying Brexit while Labour's Corbyn backs second referendum

Theresa May is considering a plan to delay Brexit and stop the U.K. leaving the European Union with no deal next month, according to people familiar with the situation.
Japan Times
Feb 26, 2019

Boarding School Seminar in Taipei
Introducing Jinseki International School, a European Style Boarding School for Young Children Scheduled to Open in Japan in 2020

with Michael Rob Gray, Headmaster of Le Rosey (Switzerland)
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Feb 26, 2019

Lawsuit accuses Trump of kissing campaign worker without her consent

A woman who worked on Donald Trump's presidential campaign sued the president on Monday, accusing him of kissing her without consent before a 2016 rally in Tampa, Florida.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Feb 26, 2019

Turkey and Britain raise China's treatment of Uighurs at U.N. rights forum

Turkey and Britain voiced concern on Monday at China's alleged mistreatment of Uighurs and other Muslims in its Xinjiang region, with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu calling on Beijing to protect freedom of religion and cultural identity.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 26, 2019

France's Emmanuel Macron welcomes U.S. reversal on keeping troops in Syria

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday welcomed Washington's decision to leave American troops in Syria, a reversal by U.S. President Donald Trump that came after an outcry from coalition allies such as France.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Feb 26, 2019

Public deserves 'robust' release of Robert Mueller probe findings, says ex-FBI chief Andrew McCabe

Former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe called on the Justice Department to make public special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia report but said some classified materials and investigative methods need to be protected.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 26, 2019

Assad meets Khamenei in first Iran visit since Syrian war began

Syrian President Bashar Assad made his first public visit to his closest regional ally Iran since the start of Syria's war in 2011, meeting Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Monday and championing their alliance, state media reported.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 26, 2019

U.S. Navy sends ships through Taiwan Strait in move likely to anger China

The U.S. Navy has sent ships through the Taiwan Strait, as Washington ramps up naval activities in the waterway stoking criticism from Beijing on Tuesday after a similar sailing just a month ago.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Feb 26, 2019

NFL updates stance on Robert Kraft as he faces prostitute-solicitation arrest warrant

An arrest warrant for Patriots owner Robert Kraft is expected Monday, which prompted the NFL to release an updated statement on the status of the pillar of the New England franchise.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 26, 2019

U.S. veep Mike Pence and allies mull new steps against Maduro after deadly aid violence

Latin American countries are expected to announce measures to exert further pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Monday after he blocked the entry of hundreds of tons of humanitarian aid to his economically devastated country over the weekend.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Feb 26, 2019

[VIDEO] Media Ambition Tokyo 2019

Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Feb 25, 2019

Triumphant Akatsuki Five return after accomplishing World Cup mission

When Japan clinched a berth for the second round of FIBA World Cup qualifying last July in Taiwan, Nick Fazekas said that the Akatsuki Five had accomplished their mission.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Feb 25, 2019

Trump trade truce removes a cloud over global economy — for now

U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to extend the deadline for increasing tariffs on Chinese goods defuses one of the biggest risks hanging over global trade, investment and sentiment.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 25, 2019

Bhutanese exchange students face extortion, threats and hard times in Japan, families say

Many participants say the program is a scam and they are being forced to repay loans by working illegally long hours.
EDITORIALS
Feb 25, 2019

Voters express clear opposition to Henoko project

The government should think hard about the wisdom of building a new U.S. military facility over the strong opposition of the host prefecture and its people.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 25, 2019

In the age of AI, think tanks must evolve

Think tanks must further develop international coordination and work together to make the best use of AI while not allowing the abuse of such technologies.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 25, 2019

How a film influenced Nixon's decision to invade Cambodia

Popular culture plays an underestimated role in shaping policymakers' world views and choices.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 25, 2019

Why a U.S.-China trade deal is not enough

The trade war is a manifestation of the strategic competition between the two powers.
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 25, 2019

How the Americans can escape the graveyard of empires

The key will be persuading both sides to accept a compromise that is far from perfect for either, but allows Afghanistan to move forward.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language
Feb 25, 2019

Japanese that's so beautiful it belongs in a museum

What if there was a Museum of Exceptional Japanese? Daniel Morales discusses the kinds of words he would like to see in such an institution, but what words would you donate?
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Feb 25, 2019

Use 'ijō' to go beyond the usual boundaries in Japanese

The term 'iju014d' usually translates as 'more than,' but it can be used for more than just that.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Feb 25, 2019

Japanese city to use AI to predict seriousness of school bullying

The Otsu City Board of Education has decided to implement a digital solution to one of the country's most pressing problems.
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Feb 25, 2019

Japan's Ainu recognition bill: What does it mean for Hokkaido's indigenous people?

In a first for Japan, a bill to legally recognize the Ainu as the indigenous people of Japan is about to be submitted to the Diet.

Longform

Growing families are being priced out of Tokyo’s condo market, forced to choose between downtown convenience and suburban space.
Is living in central Tokyo still affordable?