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2016 U.S. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 30, 2016
Clinton exits Democratic confab with six-point lead over Trump, newly worded survey says
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton held a six-point lead over Republican rival Donald Trump, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll with new wording that was released on Friday, the day after she formally accepted her party's nomination for the Nov. 8 election.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Jul 30, 2016
A decade after its founding, WikiLeaks is alienating even its friends
It has been 10 years since Julian Assange founded WikiLeaks, the website that has gone on to serve as the world's most prominent digital repository of leaked government information. The organization has been celebrating a decade of existence over the past week by putting on display everything that makes...
WORLD / Politics
Jul 29, 2016
FBI probes hacking of Democratic congressional group: sources
The FBI is investigating a cyberattack against another U.S. Democratic Party group that may be related to an earlier hack against the Democratic National Committee, four people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 28, 2016
Trump crosses national security line, urges Russia to hack Clinton emails
Republican Donald Trump appealed to Russia on Wednesday to uncover and release thousands of emails Hillary Clinton did not hand over to U.S. officials who investigated her use of a private email system when she was secretary of state.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 27, 2016
'Trumpetings' mean trouble for Japan and Asia
The last thing this region needs is more tension and conflict, which is what would come with a Trump presidency.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 27, 2016
Making Hillary likable again: Democrats seek to recast candidate
When Hillary Clinton first ran for president in 2008, she was badly stung by a backhanded compliment from rival Barack Obama, who called her "likable enough" before going on to win the Democratic nomination and the White House.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 27, 2016
After shaky '60 Minutes' spot, Pence learns to dance delicately with roughshod Trump
Donald Trump was in the middle of creating another nickname for Democratic rival Hillary Clinton — "Hillary Rotten Clinton!" — when he suddenly thought of his mild-mannered vice presidential running mate, Mike Pence.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 27, 2016
Poll puts Trump 2 points ahead of Clinton in presidential race amid DNC disarray
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump posted a two-point lead over his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton, according to a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll released on Tuesday, the first time he has been ahead since early May.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 27, 2016
Bill Clinton to make case at DNC for his 'change maker' wife's White House bid
Hillary Clinton was set to become the first woman presidential nominee of a major U.S. party on Tuesday, a historic moment that Democrats hope will help eclipse rancor between her supporters and those of her rival in the primaries, Bernie Sanders.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 26, 2016
In policy platform, Democrats train their guns on Trump
In a rebuke to U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and the GOP, the Democratic Party's policy platform has touted Washington's network of alliances — including its defense pact with Japan — as "a source of tremendous strategic advantage."
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jul 26, 2016
Sanders' army spells trouble for Clinton amid push to unite party ahead of battle with Trump
It should have been a triumphant night for Hillary Clinton when her rival Bernie Sanders gave a rousing speech urging his supporters to vote for her in the Nov. 8 U.S. presidential election.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 26, 2016
Trump says he would consider alliance with Russia to 'knock the hell out of' Islamic State
Republican nominee Donald Trump said Monday that if elected U.S. president he will weigh an alliance with Russia against Islamic State militants but rejected any suggestion Russian President Vladimir Putin might be trying to help him win.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 26, 2016
Trump's admiration for Putin not completely mutual
U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has often praised Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling him a "strong leader."
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 26, 2016
Sanders disciples rebel against him as he tries to keep them on DNC message
Supporters of Bernie Sanders disrupted the first day of the Democratic convention on Monday, repeatedly chanting and booing mentions of Hillary Clinton's name as the party's hopes for a show of unity dissolved into frequent chaos.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 25, 2016
Clinton a known quantity to Japanese officials, while Trump is still a wild card
As the Democrats start up their national convention Monday, Japanese officials are pondering which of the two hopefuls — Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump — are more likely to get along, both on a personal and professional level, with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
WORLD / Politics
Jul 23, 2016
Clinton's pick of Kaine for running mate signals pivot to center for election
Hillary Clinton named Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine as her running mate for the Democratic presidential ticket, a widely anticipated choice that may say more about how she wants to govern than how she plans to win in November.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 23, 2016
Trump pulls nearly even with Clinton after Republican convention
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has pulled nearly even with Democratic rival Hillary Clinton for the first time since May, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll taken over the course of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland this week.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 23, 2016
Clinton picks Kaine as Democratic vice presidential running mate
Hillary Clinton named U.S. Senator Tim Kaine as her running mate on Friday, opting for an experienced governing partner who will help her present the Democratic ticket as a steady alternative to the unpredictable campaign of Republican presidential rival Donald Trump.
EDITORIALS
Jul 22, 2016
Trump's GOP coronation
The themes and images that emerged from this week's Republican National Convention may prove troubling for newly nominated presidential candidate Donald Trump and the GOP.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 22, 2016
Cleveland police credited with keeping convention protests peaceful
Cleveland breathed a sigh of relief on Thursday night as the Republican National Convention closed without major incident.

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