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WORLD / Politics
May 24, 2016

Shaken Austrian government pledges action on asylum after far-right surge

Austria's centrist government, shaken by a far-right near-victory in an election for president, pledged Tuesday to take measures on asylum for migrants and to boost security in an effort to win back voters.
JAPAN / Society
May 24, 2016

Diet passes Japan's first law to curb hate speech

Japan's first anti-hate speech law passed the Diet on Tuesday, marking a step forward in the nation's long-stalled efforts to curb racial discrimination.
JAPAN / History / OBAMA VISITS HIROSHIMA
May 24, 2016

Declassified U.S. cables reveal lead-up to Hiroshima A-bomb decision

On Aug. 6, 1945, Maj. Gen. Leslie Groves sent a top secret cable to his superiors in Washington, D.C.
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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 24, 2016

Pyongyang envoy calls Trump overture to meet Kim just campaign 'propaganda'

U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's proposal to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is a "kind of propaganda or advertisement" in his election race, a senior North Korean official said on Monday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 24, 2016

As El Nino exits, La Nina looms and promises her style of mayhem

Think of it as Mother Nature's roller-coaster ride: the shift between the weather patterns known as El Nino and La Nina that, at their worst, can cause havoc worldwide.
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WORLD / Society
May 24, 2016

Libya-Italy sea route again main migrant conduit north; 2,600 rescued over 24 hours

Italian vessels have helped rescue more than 2,600 migrants from boats trying to reach Europe from North Africa in the last 24 hours, the coast guard said on Monday, indicating that numbers are rising as the weather warms up.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
May 23, 2016

Anti-stalking law under fire after stabbing of Japanese idol singer

The attack on idol singer Mayu Tomita has sparked a discussion over the effectiveness of the anti-stalking law, which some experts say should include a clear statement on preventing online stalking.
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ASIA PACIFIC
May 23, 2016

China planning base station for Spratly advanced rescue vessel

A Chinese government bureau is planning a base station for an advanced rescue ship in the disputed Spratly Islands, state media reported on Monday, as China continues its push to develop civilian and military infrastructure in the contentious region.
WORLD
May 23, 2016

Taliban No. 2 Haqqani may be even more deadly foe than Mansour

Afghan guerrilla commander Sirajuddin Haqqani, a possible successor to Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour, would likely prove an even more implacable foe of beleaguered Afghan government forces and their U.S. allies.
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WORLD / ANALYSIS
May 23, 2016

Jihadis mobilize in Syria as peacemaking unravels

Jihadi militants in Syria including al-Qaida are mobilizing again for all-out war against President Bashar Assad, taking advantage of the collapse of peace talks to eclipse nationalist rival insurgents that signed on to a faltering truce.
JAPAN / Politics
May 23, 2016

Abe will urge G-7 counterparts to boost ASEAN anti-terror efforts

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe plans to call on his Group of Seven counterparts to jointly assist members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to crack down on terrorism, a Japanese government source said Sunday.
JAPAN / Politics
May 22, 2016

Obama says Hiroshima visit to emphasize current friendly U.S. relationship with Japan

U.S. President Barack Obama said Sunday his visit to Hiroshima, the first city to suffer an atomic bombing, will emphasize friendly ties between former enemies, and reiterated he will not apologize for the devastating attack.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
May 22, 2016

SeaHorses upset Alvark to book place in NBL Finals

The Aisin SeaHorses prevailed when things mattered most as they knocked the No. 1 seed Toyota Alvark out of the postseason with an 84-79 victory in Game 2 of the NBL playoff semifinals at Yoyogi National Gymnasium No. 2 on Sunday.
CULTURE / Music
May 22, 2016

Seiho's rise out of the clubs results in 'Collapse'

Seiho Hayakawa knows how to work a room. After his show at Black Bear Bar in Brooklyn — a performance that saw him thrashing his long hair back and forth to electronic beats — the Osaka-born musician takes a walk through the crowd. He chats with the locals and poses for selfies. The overall verdict...
CULTURE / Music
May 22, 2016

Katsuhiko Maeda builds a diverse musical arsenal at Virgin Babylon Records

It is surprising to hear Katsuhiko Maeda say one of the unifying traits found on his Virgin Babylon Records releases is "pop." The artists putting out music through the imprint touch on many sounds, from dramatic metal to macabre spoken-word electronica — not exactly radio-friendly fare.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
May 22, 2016

Living free: a Shetland sheepdog named Fantine

Fantine is gentle and quiet — really a lovely dog that will be happy with trustworthy company and comfort she can count on.
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COMMENTARY / World / SENTAKU MAGAZINE
May 22, 2016

America: the top tax haven

Operating largely under the radar, the United States has become the world's biggest tax haven.
JAPAN / KANSAI PERSPECTIVE
May 22, 2016

Kyoto's concerns mount over mystery 'minpaku' lodgings

Japan's huge tourism influx is greatly welcomed by politicians and select local service industries that are benefitting from the boom.
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
May 20, 2016

'Evening Smoke Bus Tour'; 'Gold Woman'; Suntory

It seems any kind of professional can be a detective in Japan. The latest vocation is tour bus guide, as exemplified by Sayaka Sakuraniwa (Hisako Manda) in the two-hour mystery "Yukemuri Bus Tour" ("Evening Smoke Bus Tour"; TBS, Mon., 9 p.m.).
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COMMENTARY / Japan
May 20, 2016

Obama has an opportunity to inspire in Hiroshima

Barack Obama's visit to Hiroshima will be pregnant with deep symbolism that will resonate not just in Japan and America but the whole wide world.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 20, 2016

What if the North conducts another nuclear test?

The U.S., Japan and South Korea should start planning seriously for a nuclear North Korea rather than expect a miraculous policy change by Pyongyang.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 20, 2016

OECD's chief economist urges Japan to consider alternative rollout for sales tax hike

Amid debate over whether the sales tax hike slated for next April should be delayed, the OECD's chief economist on Friday said the government should consider more options and even look beyond a 10 percent rate.

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