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2016 U S ELECTION

Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 18, 2016
New poll shows Clinton's lead over Trump has fallen following Florida massacre
Donald Trump chipped away at Hillary Clinton's lead in the presidential race this week, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released Friday, as the candidates clashed over how to respond to the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / LEADERS SPEAK
Jun 17, 2016
LDP vows all-out effort to boost Abenomics if it wins election
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party will launch an all-out effort to boost Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Abenomics policy if it wins big in the Upper House election next month, LDP Secretary-General Sadakazu Tanigaki vowed Friday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 17, 2016
How Trump gets away with no actual policies
Who needs detailed policies when name-calling works just fine? For Donald Trump, this has worked so far.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 15, 2016
Clinton edge over Trump eases after Florida massacre but more also favor neither: poll
Hillary Clinton's lead over Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential race has narrowed since late last week, according to the results of the first Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted since the Orlando shooting rampage on Sunday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 14, 2016
In rare move, Trump denies Washington Post access to his campaign
Presumptive U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump took the unprecedented step Monday of denying press access to The Washington Post, one of the United States' most influential newspapers.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 14, 2016
Trump post-Orlando rant may incite anti-immigration voters but appalls GOP establishment
The mass shooting in Orlando, Florida, has allowed Donald Trump to seize upon a familiar issue he has used to great advantage — the threat of Islamist militants and his plan to limit Muslim immigration to the United States, offering him what could be a crucial moment to re-boot his sputtering presidential...
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 13, 2016
Trump tells Ryan Muslim ban, mass deportations 'not part of our agenda'
Some of the campaign promises made by Donald Trump, including a vow to deport millions of undocumented immigrants if elected president, may not see the light of day, U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan said Sunday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 10, 2016
Trump-obsessed CEOs abroad ask: 'Is it really possible for him to be elected president?'
Steve Schwarzman, chief executive officer of Blackstone Group LP, who recently returned from South Korea, offers a polite answer to the question everyone keeps asking: "It's very colorful."
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 9, 2016
Sanders returns to Washington, meets with Obama on next steps
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders returned to Washington for meetings on Thursday with President Barack Obama and Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid as Democrats pressured him to end his presidential campaign and support Hillary Clinton after a hard-fought primary race.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 9, 2016
Sen. Kaine top online bet to be Clinton running mate; Sessions to be Trump's but Donald not tipping hand
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia has emerged as the online betting favorite to be presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton's running mate, while Bernie Sanders' chances have slipped, online predictions market PredictIt said.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 8, 2016
With California win, Clinton claims historic victory in Democratic primary
Hillary Clinton celebrated her triumph as the first woman to lead a major party in a race for the White House, scoring big wins in California and New Jersey to cement her grip on the 2016 Democratic Party presidential nomination.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 8, 2016
Clinton seizes historic role as female presidential nominee as Trump campaign hits new low
If Hillary Clinton's best argument for unifying Democrats and winning the White House is Donald Trump, then she picked a good week to clinch the nomination.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 7, 2016
Trump snubs Republican critics of his claims of bias against Hispanic judge
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Monday rejected a barrage of criticism from his own party over his allegations of bias against a Hispanic judge, insisting his concerns were valid.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 5, 2016
Clinton criticizes election rivals over immigration
Hillary Clinton fought on two fronts in California on Saturday as she sought to wrap up her battle with Bernie Sanders for the Democratic nomination, taking aim at him and at Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, with attacks on their immigration stances.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 3, 2016
Abe's LDP signals dramatic shift on BOJ in election pledge
Though a centerpiece of past election agendas, the LDP makes no reference to monetary policy in its campaign platform ahead of the summer poll.
Haneda Airport security staff arrested over theft
Tokyo police have arrested a 21-year-old security inspector at Haneda Airport after he allegedly stole cash from a passenger during a baggage inspection.
Japan's elderly population down at around 36.2 million
The estimated number of people age 65 or older in Japan stands at 36.19 million as of Monday, accounting for record 29.4% of the country's total population, according to the internal affairs ministry.
SDF spots China’s biggest aircraft carrier for first time
The Fujian aircraft carrier is seen in Shanghai in May 2024 as it leaves for its first sea trial.
White House threatens broad crackdown on liberal groups
FBI Director Kash Patel (right) listens to senior White House adviser Stephen Miller speak in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Monday.
Why more hotels in Japan are offering room-only service
Nipponia Hotel Ise Kawasaki Merchant Town in Ise, Mie Prefecture
Japanese athletes inspired by raucous home fans at World Athletics Championships
Fans cheer on the home favorites during the women's marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sunday.
Pole vault rivals in awe after Duplantis has another historic night in Tokyo
Sweden's Armand Duplantis competes in the men's pole fault final during the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Monday.
Japan's major art events converge this fall
Shinji Ohmaki’s “Tokinokage” exhibited at Fuji Textile Week 2021 shows the use of fabric as art.
Tara Davis-Woodhall leaps to gold and finds redemption at world championships
Tara Davis-Woodhall celebrates after winning the women's long jump final at the World Athletics Championships at Tokyo's National Stadium on Sunday night.
An aesthetic escape to Hakone’s art-drenched hills
Between traditional examples of fine art and sleek, modern exhibitions that blend with nature, Hakone offers a unique escape from Tokyo's urban sprawl.

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