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ARMED CONFLICTS

Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 10, 2018
U.S. ends refueling support for Saudi coalition aircraft in Yemen conflict
Saudi Arabia and the United States have agreed to end U.S. refueling of aircraft from the Saudi-led coalition battling Houthi insurgents in Yemen, ending a divisive aspect of U.S. support to a war that has pushed Yemen to the brink of famine.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 9, 2018
The 'data gap' between the U.S. and China
The stakes are incredibly high in the 'great game' unfolding amid the digital geopolitics of the 21st century
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 29, 2018
Three Gaza boys killed in Israeli airstrike on tinderbox border: medics
Three Palestinian boys were killed in an Israeli airstrike on the Gaza Strip frontier on Sunday, medical officials in the Hamas-run enclave said, while Israel said it had hit suspected militants trying to blow up part of a border fence.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 29, 2018
With border reopened, Jordanians flock to Syria for first time in years for trade, tourism
Jordanians are flocking to the Syrian capital Damascus for the first time in years for tourism and trade after the reopening of a border crossing that had been closed through years of war.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 28, 2018
The long Sino-American trade war
The trade war initiated by the Trump administration seems less like a tough negotiating tactic and more like a guessing game.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 28, 2018
Rouhani reshuffles economic team, says U.S. isolated against Iran
Iran's parliament approved a government economic reshuffle on Saturday, days before new U.S. sanctions on Tehran's oil exports take effect, after President Hassan Rouhani said Washington was isolated among its allies in its confrontation with Iran.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Oct 22, 2018
China’s missile buildup — a threat to U.S. bases in Japan — likely a key factor in Trump plan to exit INF
U.S. President Donald Trump has pinned much of the blame for Washington's planned exit from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) on Russian violations of the landmark pact. But a closer look shows that China's buildup of its missile forces — which pose a grave threat to U.S. military...
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 18, 2018
Jordan says nearly 300 Syrian 'White Helmet' rescuers have left for the West
Nearly 300 Syrian "White Helmet" rescue workers and their families who fled Syria for Jordan three months ago have left for resettlement in Western countries under an U.N. sponsored agreement, Jordan said on Wednesday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 15, 2018
Syrian jihadis signal acceptance of Russia-Turkey Idlib deal to prevent Assad regime onslaught
Syria's main jihadist group signaled on Sunday it would abide by the terms of a Russian-Turkish deal to prevent a Syrian government offensive on rebel-held Idlib the day before a critical deadline.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 14, 2018
U.S. wants 'regime change' in Iran, Rouhani says in fiery speech
The United States is seeking "regime change" in Iran, President Hassan Rouhani said Sunday, adding that the current U.S. administration is the most hostile that the Islamic Republic has faced in its four decades.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Oct 12, 2018
Aid workers: Spike in Ebola cases pushes Congo outbreak to 'tipping point' as rebel attacks continue
Aid agencies said on Thursday that the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo could be tipping into a wider crisis as the number of new cases spiked and violence grounded health workers for a second time.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 3, 2018
Reclaiming American internationalism
After decades of thoughtless military interventionism, it is little wonder that so many Americans support Trump's 'America First' policy.
WORLD
Sep 29, 2018
Syria says important Nassib crossing into Jordan will be reopened in October
Syrian state media said Saturday the major Nassib border crossing with Jordan will reopen on Oct. 10, three years after the trade route was captured by rebels and closed.
WORLD / Politics
Sep 29, 2018
U.S. pulls diplomats from Basra in Iraq, citing threats from Iran
The United States announced on Friday it will effectively close its consulate in the Iraqi city of Basra and relocate its diplomatic personnel following increasing threats from Iran and Iran-backed militias, including rocket fire.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 24, 2018
How Tokyo can deal with Trump unilateralism
Abe needs to highlight how Japan can help the U.S. resolve the region's most pressing issues.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 24, 2018
Tripoli clashes leave 115 dead, 383 wounded: health ministry
At least 115 people have been killed and 383 wounded in month-long clashes between rival factions in Tripoli, Libya's health ministry said on Sunday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 17, 2018
China expands its control in South China Sea
Chinese territorial and maritime revisionism has made the South China Sea the world's most critical hotspot.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 14, 2018
Turkey working with Russia on Idlib amid lull in airstrikes in bid to avert regime offensive
Turkey has said it is working with Russia and Iran to stabilize Syria's rebel-held Idlib region, indicating continued efforts to avoid a Syrian government offensive in the area, where Ankara failed to secure a cease-fire last week.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 12, 2018
As Idlib offensive looms, thousands of Syrians flee to border villages
Syrians escaping violence in Idlib have arrived in villages near the Turkish border in droves, the U.N. humanitarian affairs office (OCHA) said Monday, fearing Damascus will launch a full-blown assault on the rebel stronghold.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 7, 2018
China — from vast market to enemy No. 1
U.S. Republicans, Democrats, unions and manufacturers are aboard the anti-China train. What about Silicon Valley?

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