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ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Mar 23, 2016

China detains 37 people linked to illegal vaccines

Chinese police have detained 37 people linked to a vaccine scandal and are investigating three pharmaceutical companies, state news agency Xinhua reported on Wednesday.
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OLYMPICS
Mar 22, 2016

Former Olympian Hopkins, long jumper at 1964 Tokyo Games, dies at 74

Gayle Hopkins, who advanced to the final round in the men’s long jump at the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics, died in his sleep on Sunday night or early Monday morning in Tucson, Arizona, according to sources close to the matter.
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 22, 2016

China says Philippine fishermen used firebombs in South China Sea

Philippine fishermen threw fire bombs at Chinese law enforcement vessels in the South China Sea, China's Foreign Ministry said Tuesday, after Philippine media said fishermen had been struck by bottles hurled from Chinese coast guard ships.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Mar 22, 2016

Strindberg's surrealistic 'Dream' heralds a pivotal era for KAAT

He doesn't officially become Kanagawa Arts Theatre's artistic director until April 1, but Akira Shirai wasn't fooling when he declared, "I aim to make KAAT (the official acronym of his Yokohama base) a place where we take a whole fresh look at theater's role in today's Japan."
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 22, 2016

Yellen shows deft hand in Asian diplomacy

While its mandate is domestic stability, concerns about Asia's growth limits the Fed's ability to normalize rates.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 22, 2016

The big news is how little will change in Cuba

The Castro regime will likely survive unless the U.S. finally ends its economic embargo and exposes Cuba to the full force of international capitalism.
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 21, 2016

Beijing says U.S.-Philippines base deal raises questions over who is militarizing South China Sea

China said on Monday agreements like the one reached last week by the United States and the Philippines allowing for a U.S. military presence at five Philippine bases raised questions about militarization in the South China Sea.
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 21, 2016

Missing Chinese columnist who called for Xi to resign 'taken away' by police, lawyer says

Chinese police "took away" a well-known columnist last week before he tried to board a flight for Hong Kong and his whereabouts are still unknown, his lawyer said Monday.
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 21, 2016

Will Cuba's path lead to authoritarian capitalism?

To believe that the Obama-initiated rapprochement with Cuba would help to usher in open politics there amounts to learning no lesson from the mistake the U.S. made on China since President Richard Nixon's 1972 Beijing visit.
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 21, 2016

Indonesia says it feels peace efforts on South China Sea 'sabotaged' after maritime row with Beijing

Indonesia "feels sabotaged" in its efforts to maintain peace in the disputed South China Sea and may bring its latest maritime altercation with China to an international court, a minister said Monday.
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 21, 2016

Hon Hai-Sharp deal's nearly monthlong delay raises risk of rupture

Clock ticking as Taiwanese firm pours over information on deal for troubled Japanese company.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 21, 2016

Despite signs of a drop in popularity, Turnbull sets early elections in motion

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull set the stage for early elections on July 2, despite signs his personal popularity is sagging, by recalling parliament in the boldest gamble of his short leadership.
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 21, 2016

China punishes film distributor for inflating 'Ip Man 3' box office figures

China's film regulator has suspended the distribution license of a company accused of fraudulently boosting box office figures for the martial arts movie "Ip Man 3" by millions of dollars, the state Xinhua News Agency reported.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Mar 21, 2016

Abdeslam's lawyer slams French prosecutor for divulging 'suicide bomber' admission

The lawyer defending the prime surviving suspect for the Nov. 13 Paris attacks said on Sunday he would sue a French prosecutor for divulging his client's admission that he had planned to blow himself up with fellow Islamic State militants.
WORLD / Politics
Mar 20, 2016

On Moroccan order, international staffers in U.N.'s Western Sahara mission depart

Dozens of United Nations international staffers pulled out of their Western Sahara mission Sunday after Morocco demanded they leave because of remarks by U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon about the disputed territory.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Mar 19, 2016

Japan's tabloids book front-row seats at the Trump circus

Donald Trump. And now that we've got your attention ...
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health / NATURAL SELECTIONS
Mar 19, 2016

Do chimp rituals reveal roots of religion?

How did gods evolve? I can't promise to answer a question of such gravity this week, but I can perhaps raise some interesting ideas.
Japan Times
JAPAN / View from Osaka
Mar 19, 2016

A Japanese version of Trump isn't so far-fetched

"On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron."— H. L. Mencken, The Baltimore Evening Sun, July 26, 1920
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BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 18, 2016

Toshiba sees finances improving after narrowing its business

Toshiba Corp. said its profitability will improve in the next fiscal year as it scales back on products such as personal computers and home appliances.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Mar 18, 2016

Suspicions Abe will again delay tax hike bolstered by pro-government daily

Speculation that the delayed second stage of the consumption tax hike will be postponed yet again was reinforced Friday after a pro-government daily reported that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is considering the option.
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 18, 2016

Chinese columnist missing after cautioning colleagues not to repost letter against Xi

A well-known Chinese columnist has gone missing after warning former colleagues of the danger of re-publishing an open letter calling for President Xi Jinping to resign, the journalist's lawyer said Thursday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 18, 2016

Russia can make powerful Syria military comeback in hours: Putin

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia could scale up its military presence in Syria again within hours and would still bomb terrorist groups there despite a partial drawdown of forces ordered after military successes.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 18, 2016

Tencent taps ninja Naruto to chase China's $31 billion anime market

A blue-eyed ninja with spiky blond hair and whisker marks is leading Tencent Holdings Ltd.'s campaign to capture the eyes and wallets of China's anime fans.
MORE SPORTS
Mar 17, 2016

JAAF picks six runners for Rio de Janeiro marathons

Former world championship bronze medalist Kayoko Fukushi headlines Japan's marathon squad for this summer's Rio de Janeiro Olympics as the Japan Association of Athletics Federations revealed its six representatives on Thursday.

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