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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 23, 2022
U.S. should follow the EU model for baby formula
American parents shouldn't have to turn to Europe for the highest-quality products — nor rely on foreign supplies when their own market is disrupted.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 11, 2021
China lodges stern representations with Australia on Taiwan comments
Former Australian leader Tony Abbott visited Taiwan in a personal capacity last week, telling a security forum that China may lash out with its economy slowing and finances 'creaking.'
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 27, 2021
Golden again: Japan tops U.S. for long-awaited softball repeat
The game was a rematch of the final in 2008 — the last time softball was on the Olympic program — which also ended with the Japanese celebrating a gold medal.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 20, 2021
U.S. softball standout Monica Abbott reflects on sport's Olympic comeback
The top-ranked Americans have waited over a decade to renew their quest for a fourth Olympic gold medal in the sport.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 4, 2020
Relying on testing to ward off COVID-19 put Trump White House at risk
The president often skipped his own administration's public health recommendations on mask wearing and social distancing, explaining that 'everyone's tested” around him.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 11, 2019
El Paso mass murder suspect pleads not guilty, accused of targeting Mexicans
The Texas man accused of deliberately targeting Mexicans in a shooting spree that killed 22 people at an El Paso Walmart store pleaded not guilty on Thursday in his first court appearance.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 24, 2019
Apple's new Mac Pro to be assembled in Texas after tariff waiver
Apple Inc. said the next version of its high-end Mac Pro desktop computer will be assembled in Texas after the company received tariff waivers on key components.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Aug 5, 2019
Single murder charge filed against Texas shooting suspect, with case treated as domestic terrorism
A single capital murder charge was filed on Sunday against the man accused of killing 20 people and wounding more than two dozen others at a Walmart store in El Paso, a mass shooting authorities are viewing as a case of domestic terrorism.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 4, 2019
Ex-Australian PM Tony Abbott says he regrets unsuccessful submarine deal with Japan
Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said Tuesday he regrets being unable to secure a contract to have Japan help develop Australia's new class of submarine, according to local media reports.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
May 25, 2018
People victimized by Texas mass shootings meet governor on prevention but gun control topic not raised
Victims and survivors of mass shootings in Texas took part in a final round of talks on Thursday with Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who is seeking ways to stop gun massacres after a shooter killed 10 people in a Houston-area high school.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Feb 19, 2018
Father who forgave son for family's murder asks Texas to spare his life
A Texas man who survived a deadly domestic attack hatched by his son is pushing the state to grant clemency to the condemned man, although it has never spared a death-row inmate solely at the formal request of the victim's family.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 17, 2018
Yuzuru Hanyu and Shoma Uno's Olympic performances light up Tokyo
Pyeongchang is 1,000 km away from Tokyo.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jan 25, 2016
Ousted Australian leader Abbott announces he will seek another term in parliament
Ousted Prime Minister Tony Abbott said he'll seek another parliamentary term in this year's elections — creating a potential rallying point for conservative lawmakers in the ruling Liberal Party and a headache for his successor, Malcolm Turnbull.
WORLD / Society
Nov 23, 2015
Indonesia may offer islet to process Australia-bound refugees if Canberra funds effort
Indonesia is considering offering a small island to process refugees captured en route to Australia, its security ministry said on Friday, in what would make it the third country this year to offer help with Australia's tough immigration policy.
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 22, 2015
Australia's pantomime democracy
The Australian public is fed up with the political circus of recent years, and wants adults back in charge of the major parties.
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 17, 2015
Australia can no longer afford complacency
Malcolm Turnbull's new government must be more attuned to how Australia risks getting left behind by globalization and implement necessary reforms.
EDITORIALS
Sep 17, 2015
A coup in Canberra
Australia and the region are best served by stable and enduring leadership in Canberra.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 16, 2015
Japan waits to see whether new Australian leader will rock the boat on defense
Japan watches anxiously after one of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's closest Asia-Pacific allies in ousted in a party leadership vote.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 20, 2015
First asylum-seekers' boat in two years seen off Australia's west coast
A small vessel believed to be carrying asylum seekers was seen off Australia's remote west coast Monday, the Australian Broadcasting Corp. (ABC) reported, the first sighting of a boat carrying would-be refugees close to shore in two years.
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 8, 2015
Abbott's bullying of public broadcaster backfires
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has bungled once again by trying to bully Australia's national broadcaster into toeing the government line.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones attack Iran
A reported strike against Iran by Israel on Friday came against the backdrop of Iran's support for the Palestinian Hamas militant group, whose assault into Israel on Oct. 7 triggered Israel's invasion of Gaza.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
Japanese acts seize Coachella's spotlight — and this ain't your typical J-pop
Four-piece Atarashii Gakko! and Okinawan rapper Awich (center) shared the Mojave Stage at 88Risings’s “Futures” showcase at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival last weekend.
Former No. 1 Kento Momota retires from international badminton at 29
Badminton star Kento Momota leaves a news conference after announcing his retirement from Japan's national team, in Tokyo on Thursday.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Latest Biden chip deal highlights U.S. semiconductor successes
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks as he announces a preliminary agreement with Intel for a major CHIPS and Science Act award, during a visit to the Intel Ocotillo Campus in Chandler, Arizona, on March 20.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
Upstart Zelvia shows that, in the J. League, it’s anyone’s game
Machida supporters wave giant flags during the team's game against Vissel Kobe at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sunday.

Podcast

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Longform

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