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Aug 31, 2020

Turkey tells Greece to pull troops from island at heart of rift

Kastellorizo became part of Greece in 1947, but Turkey has reacted angrily to Greek military activities there.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 31, 2020

All you need to know about how Abe’s successor will be chosen

The choice is neither up to the Japanese people, nor is it something to be decided in the Diet. Instead, the decision rests solely within the LDP.
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JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Aug 30, 2020

The disease that felled Shinzo Abe — twice

Abe's surprise decision to resign was triggered by a chronic bowel disease known as ulcerative colitis — an ailment he has battled since adolescence.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 29, 2020

Navigating geopolitical uncertainty in a post-Abe world

Japan, under Abe's stewardship, proved to be a source of stability and balance. What's next?
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 29, 2020

Five points to make sense of post-Abe Japan

As questions swirl over what's next, here's a look at the core points underwriting the issue.
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WORLD / Politics
Aug 28, 2020

Trump heads into election he casts as a crusade for law and order

U.S. President Donald Trump accepted the Republican Party’s nomination for a second term Thursday, joining a general-election contest against Joe Biden that he and his party cast this week as a crusade against left-wing ideology and violent social disorder, fought against the backdrop of a virus that...
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CULTURE / Music
Aug 28, 2020

Chelmico breezes through 2020 with optimistic music for somber times

The rap duo's upbeat new album, “Maze,” kicks off with a topsy-turvy track that's the opening theme of a popular anime and has inspired a dance meme.
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CULTURE / Music
Aug 28, 2020

Phew alternates between jagged noise and soft vocal elements at a dizzying pace on 'Vertigo KO'

Phew takes inspiration from the pandemic and her punk roots on 'Vertical KO.'
JAPAN / Society / First Person
Aug 27, 2020

Japan's entry policies increase alienation and deepen division

Stopping foreign residents from returning to Japan risks fueling prejudices and shattering trust in the government.
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COMMENTARY / World
Aug 26, 2020

Belarus is Putin’s to lose

The Russian president's continued support for the Lukashenko regime risks pushing the country toward the West.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 24, 2020

From ‘Five Eyes’ to six — a good idea, but not the best

The increase in engagement would be no panacea to Japan's pressing security needs.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Aug 24, 2020

How possible successors stack up if Abe resigns

The prime minister visited a Tokyo hospital on Monday as concerns grew over his ability to continue in his post.
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WORLD / Politics
Aug 24, 2020

Mexico’s 'anti-graft' president hit with videos of brother accepting cash

A week ago, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador was on a roll with his anti-corruption campaign and leaked materials set to bring down rivals.
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WORLD / Politics
Aug 23, 2020

Alexei Navalny, being treated in Germany, looms over Russian politics

How the incident will affect Russia's political scene will hinge in part on Navalny's longer-term condition and whether he will be able to return home, analysts said.
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WORLD / Politics
Aug 22, 2020

U.S. No. 2 diplomat to visit Russia and Lithuania to discuss Belarus

The No. 2 U.S. diplomat will visit Russia and Lithuania soon for talks on Belarus, two sources familiar with the matter said Friday, as Washington seeks a peaceful resolution to that country's election crisis that averts Russian intervention.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 21, 2020

Macroeconomic challenges amid the COVID-19 crisis

The government faces a difficult road ahead in guiding the economy through all the twists and turns of the pandemic.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 21, 2020

Publishers ask Apple CEO for same app store deal given to Amazon

Details of a special deal struck between Apple services chief Eddy Cue and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos are being sought.
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WORLD
Aug 21, 2020

Don’t drink the tea: Poison is a favored weapon in Russia

Without the slightest premonition of any issues with his health, Pyotr Verzilov, a Russian opposition activist, suddenly fell violently ill two years ago and slipped into a coma, a common problem for opponents of the Kremlin.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 21, 2020

China’s crusade on food waste triggers rare anxiety over supplies

A new national campaign against food waste in China has sparked a rare bout of speculation over the government’s ability to safely feed its 1.4 billion citizens when faced with floods, epidemics, locusts and rising tensions with some of its biggest trading partners.
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EDITORIALS
Aug 20, 2020

Work-style reform needed at the government's center

Shackled by an outdated system, Japan's national bureaucrats are working dangerously long hours.
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MORE SPORTS
Aug 20, 2020

Japan's football leagues seek new normal for tackling coronavirus infection

Many players are not to used to playing with shields on their faceguards, but it could become a new normal in football at least here in Japan this season.
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Aug 20, 2020

Biden expected to push teamwork with Japan and Asian allies if he wins

An administration under the Democratic candidate would stress cooperation and coordination on defense, trade and other regional issues, experts say.

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