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WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jul 28, 2017

Federal law doesn't ban discrimination against gay workers, U.S. Justice Department tells court

The Trump administration told a U.S. appeals court that federal law does not ban discrimination against gay employees, a sharp reversal of the position former President Barack Obama took on a key civil rights issue.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 28, 2017

Abe won't abandon key economic goals as he pushes for constitutional reform, adviser says

Japan will press ahead simultaneously with economic reform and constitutional changes as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe tries to revive his declining popularity, according to lawmaker Yasutoshi Nishimura, who advises the prime minister.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 27, 2017

Main opposition chief Renho resigns Democratic Party leadership

In the wake of a crushing defeat in the Tokyo election this month, Renho said she doesn't have the leadership ability to maintain party unity.
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WORLD
Jul 27, 2017

German military copter crashes and burns in Mali desert, claiming peacekeeper crew of two

A German military helicopter assigned to the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Mali crashed in the West African nation's desert north on Wednesday, killing the two crew members, the German military said.
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CULTURE / Music
Jul 26, 2017

Be prepared before you head out for a weekend of music

With Fuji Rock happening this weekend, it's time to start making sure you've got everything you need to make the festival an unadulterated success. Here's a list of essential items you should consider trying to squeeze into your bags:
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JAPAN / Politics
Jul 25, 2017

Former defense chief Ishiba overtakes Abe as top choice for prime minister in poll

Former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba overtook scandal-hit Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as the best person to lead Japan, an opinion poll showed Tuesday.
EDITORIALS
Jul 25, 2017

Confrontation in the Himalayas

The distrust and the ensuing competition between Asia's two largest nations — both armed with nuclear weapons — must be contained.
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JAPAN
Jul 24, 2017

Three-year countdown to Tokyo 2020 Olympics begins with new song-and-dance routine

Hoping to generate an Olympic buzz at home and overseas, Tokyo's 2020 organizers kicked off the countdown to the games on Monday — exactly three years before the opening ceremony — by releasing the lyrics for a promotional theme song and summer dance.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 24, 2017

In Diet appearance, Abe tells panel he never rigged approval process for Kake Gakuen project

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe appears before the Lower House Budget Committee.
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BUSINESS
Jul 24, 2017

Nomura's India fund approaches ¥400 billion as Japan bets on Modi

The land of Abenomics is betting on "Modinomics."
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JAPAN / Politics
Jul 23, 2017

Survey finds Abe's support rating fell to 26 percent ahead of Diet grilling on Kake Gakuen scandal

A poll conducted just days before Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is to be grilled in the Diet over a suspected scandal finds his support rating has dropped 10 points to 26 percent, the lowest since he took office in 2012
JAPAN / KANSAI PERSPECTIVE
Jul 23, 2017

Toyama embarks on compact redesign to foil natural disasters, depopulation at same time

Since early July, floods and landslides caused by heavy rain have forced tens of thousands of people from Kyushu to Tohoku to evacuate, with nearly three dozen deaths confirmed in western Japan. The financial damage to Oita Prefecture alone now stands at over ¥20 billion, prefectural officials announced...
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 22, 2017

Australia spots Chinese spy ship near joint military exercises

The Australian Defence Department confirmed reports Saturday that a Chinese spy ship has been operating off the country's northeast coast in the vicinity of joint military exercises involving Australian, U.S., Japanese and other troops.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 22, 2017

Low-key Kishida seen as rising prospect to replace Abe

Low-key Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida emerges as a potential prospect to replace brash Prime Minister Shinzo Abe next year.
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WORLD / Politics
Jul 22, 2017

Special counsel asks White House to save documents, mails, recordings from Trump Jr.-Russians meeting

The special counsel investigating possible collusion between President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign and Russia has asked White House officials to preserve any records of a meeting last year between the president's eldest son and a Russian lawyer, according to a source with knowledge of the request.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 22, 2017

U.S. presses Myanmar to cease military ties with North Korea

Myanmar's military has maintained ties with North Korea, even though the civilian-led government denies any cooperation, and the Trump administration is pressing for a complete break-off of remaining links, current and former U.S. officials said.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 21, 2017

Inada resists calls to resign over alleged SDF activity log cover-up

Defense chief Tomomi Inada denies participating in the alleged GSDF log coverup, clinging to her position ahead of a Cabinet reshuffle in which she is widely expected to exit.
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BASKETBALL
Jul 21, 2017

New coach Lamas wants Japan to play fast-breaking style

At long last, the Japan men's national team can legitimately begin its developmental project as its skipper has finally stepped onto the boat.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 19, 2017

Inada faces flak over renewed claims of SDF-related cover-up

The Defense Ministry was hit again Wednesday by another apparent data cover-up scandal involving Defense Minister Tomomi Inada, prompting opposition lawmakers to further step up their calls for her immediate resignation.
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WORLD
Jul 19, 2017

Malala slams China over death of fellow Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo, faults Nigeria on education

Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai condemned China's treatment of her fellow peace prize-winner Liu Xiaobo following his death of liver cancer in custody last week .

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A small shrine perched atop rocks braves the waves hitting the shoreline during a storm in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture. The area is under threat of a possible 31-meter-high tsunami if an earthquake strikes the nearby Nankai Trough.
If the 'Big One' hits, this city could face a 31-meter-high tsunami