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MULTIMEDIA
Oct 28, 2018

October 29, 2018

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BASKETBALL / B. League / HOOP SCOOP
Oct 27, 2018

Patrick Baumann's profound impact on basketball will live on

Global basketball is a far-flung enterprise with 213 national federations and complexities that don't easily mesh into a single entity. Successful leaders, especially at the top, are vital to create meaningful bonds, improve governance and deal with problems.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 23, 2018

Vietnam elects communist party leader as new president

Vietnam's National Assembly on Tuesday elected ruling Communist Party General-Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, the architect of an ongoing crackdown on corruption, as the country's new president.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 22, 2018

Saudis call Khashoggi slaying 'grave mistake' but claim prince wasn't aware, deny knowing location of remains

Saudi Arabia on Sunday called the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at its Istanbul consulate a "huge and grave mistake" but sought to shield its powerful crown prince from the widening crisis, saying Mohammed bin Salman had not been aware.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 21, 2018

Saudi official provides yet another version of how Jamal Khashoggi met his demise at Istanbul consulate

As Saudi Arabia faced intensifying international skepticism over its story about the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a senior government official laid out a new version of the death inside the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul that in key respects contradicts previous explanations.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Oct 21, 2018

Passion for interconnections merge with social initiatives

Playfully known as 'Salon de Melanie,' dinners at Australian consultant Melanie Brock's house are sought-after affairs.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 15, 2018

'Winter is coming': IMF talks in Bali point to tremors rattling world economy

Woken one night by a 6.4 magnitude earthquake at the IMF annual meetings in Bali, global finance chiefs spent the week assessing the tremors now rippling through the world economy.
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MULTIMEDIA
Oct 9, 2018

October 8, 2018

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JAPAN / Politics
Oct 5, 2018

Japan's new defense minister Takeshi Iwaya distances himself from earlier LDP weapons proposals

Newly appointed Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya, who has long been a key defense policymaker of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, distanced himself Thursday from its earlier proposal that Japan should consider doubling its defense budget and procuring an aircraft carrier and F-35B stealth jets.
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 26, 2018

Trump's U.N. speech almost adds up to a doctrine

The U.S. president makes his best case yet for the importance of American sovereignty.
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Sep 24, 2018

Let's discuss Namie Amuro

Fans across the country flocked to events paying tribute to pop diva Namie Amuro on the day she chose to step out of the spotlight.
EDITORIALS
Sep 23, 2018

Keep up efforts to recover depleted bluefin tuna stock

Japan should strive to increase the stock of Pacific bluefin tuna to ensure the sustainability of this important marine resource.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 23, 2018

Despite detente, U.S. says won't hesitate to impose sanctions over fuel to North Korea

The U.S. State Department said on Saturday that Washington would not wait to impose sanctions on any shippers helping to get fuel to North Korea, in an apparent warning to Russia days after the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations accused Moscow of cheating on the measures.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Sep 17, 2018

Pussy Riot-linked anti-Kremlin activist seen doing better in German hospital after apparent poisoning in Moscow

An anti-Kremlin activist lost his sight, hearing and ability to walk in a suspected poisoning last week but is doing better since he arrived in Berlin for treatment, two friends said Sunday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition
Sep 14, 2018

Nation hopes to share international water technology

Tokyo will host the IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition 2018 from Sunday to Friday. The event is expected to attract 6,000 people from more than 100 countries to discuss technology, public policies, international collaboration and other subjects to achieve sustainable water management practices.
BUSINESS
Sep 14, 2018

Japan seeks WTO panel over South Korea's stainless steel bar duties

Japan has asked the World Trade Organization to set up a dispute settlement panel to challenge South Korea's 14-year-old anti-dumping duties on Japanese stainless steel bars.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 10, 2018

Gunmen attack headquarters of Libya's National Oil Corp.

Several armed men attacked the headquarters of the National Oil Corp. (NOC) in the Libyan capital Monday and several blasts could be heard, a witness said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 10, 2018

U.N.'s new rights chief Michelle Bachelet presses for new body on crimes against Myanmar Rohingya

United Nations human rights chief Michelle Bachelet called on Monday for a new quasi-judicial body to collect evidence with a view to future prosecution of crimes against Muslim Rohingya in Myanmar including murder and torture.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Sep 5, 2018

Sumo's Yokozuna Deliberation Council plays important role in overseeing sport

Kisenosato put in a strong performance at the Yokozuna Deliberation Council soken training session on Aug. 31.

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