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Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 19, 2019

Trump now disavows rally's racist 'send her back' chant that left some Republicans rattled

President Donald Trump tried to distance himself on Thursday from supporters' chants of "send her back" at a rally where he blasted Somalia-born U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, as Republicans worry the incendiary mantra could set the tone for the 2020 campaign.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 19, 2019

Boeing to take $4.9 billion charge as 737 Max fallout worsens

Boeing Co. plans to record a $4.9 billion accounting charge related to its beleaguered 737 Max jetliner when the company reports quarterly earnings next week.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 19, 2019

U.S.-China trade talks continue and in-person meeting may be planned, Steve Mnuchin says

U.S. and Chinese officials will speak on Thursday, potentially paving the way for in-person trade talks to resume, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Thursday, as the world's two largest economies seek to end a year-long trade war.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jul 19, 2019

Financier Jeffrey Epstein to remain jailed until sex trafficking trial

American financier Jeffrey Epstein will remain behind bars while he awaits trial on charges of sex trafficking dozens of underage girls, a U.S. judge ruled on Thursday.
BUSINESS
Jul 18, 2019

Lack of sunshine cools sales of summer products in Japan

A severe lack of sunshine in the Kanto region is cooling sales of summer products, while the temperatures, unusual for this time of the year, are also generating unseasonal demand for hot drinks and food products.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 18, 2019

The virtuous cycle keeping Abe in power

Shinzo Abe's instincts in setting the politcal agenda and deciding the timing of elections have kept him in good stead.
EDITORIALS
Jul 18, 2019

The future draws closer

As a civilization, we must begin to grapple with the legal and ethical dimensions of direct interfaces between humans' brains and computers.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 18, 2019

Remembering the role Japan played in the Forgotten War

For Japanese and South Koreans, this anniversary ought to present a reminder that back-and-forth erosion of trust is in neither of their self-interests.
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Jul 18, 2019

The story behind Shoma Uno not teaming up with Eteri Tutberidze

World and Olympic silver medalist Shoma Uno, who recently returned from a one-month training stint in Russia with renowned coach Eteri Tutberidze, did not become a full-time member of her team because he would not consent to requirements that were compulsory to joining it, The Japan Times has learned....
WORLD
Jul 18, 2019

U.S. House votes to repeal tax funding 'Obamacare'

The House voted overwhelmingly to repeal a tax Wednesday intended to fund the Affordable Care Act, preserving tax breaks for employer-sponsored insurance plans favored by large corporations.
BUSINESS
Jul 18, 2019

Japan and U.S. negotiating teams working hard on bilateral trade deal, senior official says

U.S. and Japanese officials are working hard to reach agreement on a bilateral trade agreement, a senior Japanese official said Wednesday, adding that he was looking forward to news on the deal in the near future.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jul 18, 2019

Toyota unveils electric vehicle to be used at Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic venues

Toyota Motor Corp. on Thursday unveiled an electric vehicle especially designed to transport people within the venues of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games next year.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 18, 2019

Princess Mako attends anniversary ceremony in Bolivia

Princess Mako on Wednesday attended a commemoration in Santa Cruz, eastern Bolivia, to mark the 120th anniversary of the arrival of Japanese immigrants to the South American country.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jul 18, 2019

Former Olympiacos assistant Christos Marmarinos named Storks bench boss

The Nishinomiya Storks on Tuesday appointed veteran Greek coach Christos Marmarinos as their new bench boss.
WORLD / Society
Jul 18, 2019

After #MeToo, U.S. women seen reporting less workplace harassment

From leering and unwanted touching to being asked for sexual favors, U.S. women say they suffer less sexual harassment in the workplace since #MeToo brought the issue to the fore, but sexism has increased, researchers said on Wednesday.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / Sound Off
Jul 18, 2019

Japan jumps into the music stream

The biggest moment for streaming music in Japan this year came via a handwritten letter. In late June, Kenta Matsumoto of pop-punk trio Wanima shared a note on Twitter announcing that his band's entire catalog would be uploaded to streaming music platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 18, 2019

Path to the Diet still strewn with high hurdles for Japan's women

When anti-nuclear activist Junko Isogai ran for office in Niigata, her campaign had an awkward dimension: not just speeches and chats with constituents, but efforts to entertain potential backers.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Jul 18, 2019

The inclusivity of quidditch produces pure magic on the field

The players kneel at the ready, six to a side, staring down their opponents from across a verdant field.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Jul 18, 2019

Massachusetts drops Kevin Spacey sex assault case after alleged victim refuses to testify

Massachusetts prosecutors on Wednesday dropped a criminal case accusing former "House of Cards" star Kevin Spacey of sexually assaulting an 18-year-old man at a Nantucket bar in 2016 after the alleged victim refused to testify.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 18, 2019

House poised to hold William Barr, Wilbur Ross in contempt over census fight

The House is nearing a vote Wednesday to hold Attorney General William Barr and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in contempt of Congress for withholding documents on now-canceled plans to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jul 18, 2019

Judge orders release of documents related to hush payments by Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen

A judge on Wednesday ordered the release of documents relating to hush-money payments by Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen to two women who said they had sexual encounters with the president and disclosed that federal prosecutors had ended their investigation of the matter.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 18, 2019

Boeing to spend $50 million to support 737 Max crash victim families

Boeing Co. said on Wednesday it will dedicate half of a $100 million fund it created to address two crashes of its 737 Max planes to financial relief for the families of those killed, with compensation expert Ken Feinberg hired by the world's largest plane maker to oversee the distribution.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 18, 2019

Cannonball highlights how close Napoleon came to victory at Waterloo

A cannonball discovered this week by archaeologists provides a further indication of how close Napoleon Bonaparte came to winning the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 18, 2019

Millions stranded in India as early monsoon downpours bring flood havoc

Millions of people are stranded by flooding in northeast India with concern growing about food and water supplies, and officials said on Wednesday that water levels of a major river were rising even further.

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