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Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Sep 27, 2019

Trump camp proposes historically low annual refugee limit of 18,000

The Trump administration said Thursday it plans to allow only 18,000 refugees to resettle in the United States in the 2020 fiscal year, the lowest number in the history of the modern refugee program.
WORLD
Sep 27, 2019

Iran expands enrichment with advanced centrifuges in new breach of nuclear deal, IAEA reports

Iran has committed a further breach of its nuclear deal with major powers by enriching uranium with advanced centrifuges, and plans to install more of those advanced machines than previously announced, a U.N. nuclear watchdog report showed on Thursday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Sep 27, 2019

As new disease wipes out Caribbean coral, scientists tear up reefs to stop the spread

Off the coast of St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, a group of scientists is tearing a reef apart in a feverish attempt to save some of its coral.
BUSINESS
Sep 26, 2019

Japan pledges ¥1 trillion to spur LNG demand and growth

The government has pledged an additional $10 billion (¥1.1 trillion) in public and private financing to liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects worldwide, in order to help spur demand for the cleaner fossil fuel, trade minister Isshu Sugawara said on Thursday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 26, 2019

Kamaishi saluted by fans and players for its resilience

High school student Yukime Sasaki and two other young girls were all beaming smiles to greet hundreds of visitors who stopped by on Wednesday afternoon before a Rugby World Cup game between Uruguay and Fiji.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Sep 26, 2019

Melvin Gordon set to end holdout, report to Chargers this week

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon is ending his holdout and will report to the team Thursday, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / From the Spot
Sep 25, 2019

Rugby World Cup scores try with Japanese soccer media

Last weekend saw packed crowds take over Ajinomoto Stadium and Nissan Stadium, two of the J. League's biggest venues, for pageantry-filled days of sport.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Sep 25, 2019

Carl Stone: Plugging into the sounds of the changing city

A resident of Japan for 20 years, Carl Stone has established himself in the local electronic music scene, performing with domestic and visiting musicians
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Sep 25, 2019

'The Flowers of Evil': Overacted, overblown and odd

Noboru Iguchi takes a manga-like approach to his latest film, which tells the story of a teenage boy's relationships with a handful of very different girls
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / The Argument: Consumption tax
Sep 25, 2019

The consumption tax rate needs to be hiked to 15% by 2025 to sustain social welfare

The Argument is a new feature dedicated to promoting dialogue and deeper understanding of contentious issues by introducing various viewpoints.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 25, 2019

Chinese hackers who pursued Uighurs also targeted Tibetans, researchers says

Sophisticated Chinese hackers who used a previously unknown iPhone security flaw to target ethnic minority Uighurs also went after Tibetans in exile, according to a report published on Tuesday.
Japan Times
Thailand report 2019
Sep 25, 2019

Honda Thailand moves ahead, reflecting its commitment to growing in step with Thai society

For over 36 years, Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd.’s commitment to the country and its people has driven the company’s business growth, both in terms of sales and the scale of Honda’s operations in Thailand.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Sep 25, 2019

[VIDEO] Christmas Toy Fair 2019

Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Sep 24, 2019

'Okayama Art Summit 2019: If the Snake'

Sept. 27-Nov. 24
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Sep 24, 2019

Trump Organization turns over 3,376 pages to Manhattan D.A. probing hush-money payments, but no tax returns

The Trump Organization has given 3,376 pages of documents to New York state prosecutors probing whether the company falsified business records related to hush-money payments made to Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal.
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Slovakia report 2019
Sep 24, 2019

Kvant: Growing with laser-light precision

Founded in 1995, Kvant produces customized laser systems for advertising, art and entertainment purposes. Having built a strong reputation over nearly 25 years, the Slovakian company exports its products to 60 countries, including the United States and Japan.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 23, 2019

A Filipino battleground in China-U.S. cool war

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is rebalancing the geopolitical order in the South China Sea.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 23, 2019

Can the United Nations put out the fires?

Allowing forests to burn is a crime against humanity.
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 23, 2019

Younger Americans will contend with higher taxes or benefit cuts

There needs to be a better balancing of burden and benefits among America's generations.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 22, 2019

Even after routing Scotland, Ireland remains wary of Japan

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt dismissed suggestions his players can take it easy after starting their Rugby World Cup campaign with a resounding win over Scotland on Sunday, warning that "dangerous" next opponent Japan will punish any complacency from the world's No. 1-ranked side.

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