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BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 8, 2021

Fumio Kishida looks to address income disparities with shift from neoliberalism

The LDP presidential candidate has highlighted the need for wealth redistribution, a challenge to the deregulation and market-oriented policies Japan has adopted for two decades.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 8, 2021

Taliban names Cabinet that includes minister on U.S. sanctions list

The United States said it was concerned by the track records of some of the Cabinet members and noted that no women had been included.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 7, 2021

South Korea joins elite club with test of sub-launched ballistic missile

South Korea joined an exclusive group last week, becoming only the eighth country — and sole non-nuclear nation — to successfully test-fire a submarine-launched ballistic missile.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 7, 2021

Facing intraparty obstacles, Ishiba wrestles with role in LDP election

The former defense chief has long had ambitions to become prime minister, but his fraught relationship with the LDP could block his way — and change the race for everyone else.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 7, 2021

North Korea elevates key player in country's missile program to ruling party's powerful presidium

In recent years Pak Jong Chon was promoted to a full four-star army general, led the military as chief of the general staff of the army, and made prominent appearances alongside Kim Jong Un.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 6, 2021

Kono emerges as top contender to replace Suga in polls as LDP race gains steam

With the party's popularity having taken a hit over the pandemic, and an election due to be held this autumn, public support could give a candidate a crucial edge in the LDP vote.
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JAPAN / Politics
Sep 5, 2021

Japan's COVID-19 vaccine minister favored for prime minister job

Taro Kono has not confirmed his intention to seek the leadership of ruling LDP, telling reporters only that he wanted to consult party colleagues before deciding.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 5, 2021

Taliban and opposition fight for Afghan holdout province as top U.S. general warns of civil war

Both sides claimed to have the upper hand in Panjshir but neither could produce conclusive evidence to prove it.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Sep 5, 2021

'Inspiration porn': Paralympians know it when they see it

The phrase has gained increasing prominence, motivating — or shaming — some news organizations into reconsidering the language and substance of their coverage of people with disabilities.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 3, 2021

New Zealand police kill extremist who stabbed six in supermarket

The attacker, who was not identified, had been a 'person of interest' for about five years, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 3, 2021

Space junk, long feared, is now an imminent threat

Although the vast majority of space junk is the size of a grain of sand or smaller, at least 26,000 pieces are big enough to destroy a satellite.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 2, 2021

Twins ace Kenta Maeda out for season after Tommy John surgery

Maeda underwent Tommy John surgery on his pitching arm Wednesday, ending his season prematurely and shelving him well into the 2022 campaign.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 1, 2021

Weather disasters becoming more frequent and costly, U.N. agency says

The World Meteorological Organization attributed the growing frequency to both climate change and improved disaster reporting.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 1, 2021

China beats Taiwan to the punch in announcing new vaccine delivery

China announced the delivery timetable for a highly politicized order of COVID-19 vaccines from BioNTech SE , saying the first 932,000 shots would arrive on the island Thursday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 1, 2021

In call before Afghan collapse, Biden pressed Ghani to ‘change perception’

During the conversation on July 23, neither Biden nor Ashraf Ghani appeared aware of or prepared for the immediate danger of the entire country falling to insurgents.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 31, 2021

U.S. withdrawal leaves Afghanistan in crisis and uncertainty

The fate of tens of thousands of Afghans who couldn't flee — civil society workers, women and girls, minorities — is in the balance as the Taliban moves to cement control.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Aug 31, 2021

How two Afghan Paralympians defied the odds to get from Kabul to Tokyo

Their evacuation and eventual arrival in Japan involved multiple stops and many helping hands.
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PARALYMPICS
Aug 31, 2021

'A huge step forward': NHK brings human touch to computer-generated sign-language commentary

The move is the national broadcaster's most ambitious initiative yet to bring a variety of content to Japan's deaf population.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 30, 2021

Suga's ratings hit record lows as party leader race looms

A Mainichi newspaper poll showed public support for Suga slid below 30% for the first time, to stand at a dismal 26%, while the Nikkei daily put his rating at 34%.
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 26, 2021

Fumio Kishida enters LDP leadership race as party sets voting plan

The former foreign minister has some advantages over potential candidates, but he would need the backing of Shinzo Abe and Taro Aso to stand a real chance.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Aug 26, 2021

Contaminated Moderna vaccines to have little impact on Japan’s rollout, Suga says

Over 1.5 million doses are affected, and the development is another bump in the road for the nation's vaccine program.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Aug 24, 2021

'Most important' Paralympics arrive at starting line in Tokyo

Athletes from across the globe gathered to celebrate the long awaited start of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics during the Games' opening ceremony on Tuesday.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Aug 23, 2021

Paralympians eager to inspire others

Medals are an important part of the Paralympics, but for many competitors, it's also about showing the world what's possible.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 23, 2021

China hits zero COVID-19 cases with month of draconian curbs

It's been just over a month, and China has once again squelched COVID-19, bringing its local cases down to zero.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Aug 22, 2021

Excitement building as Tokyo Paralympics draw near

The 2020 Games will begin with Tuesday's opening ceremony at the National Stadium and competition will start at various venues the following day.

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