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Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 8, 2022
For Boris Johnson, a tumultuous tenure ends with a messy exit
The risk-taking bravado of Britain's colorful prime minister was not enough to compensate for his shortcomings, or overcome a catastrophic loss of party support.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 7, 2022
Boris Johnson to quit as U.K. prime minister after months of scandals
He leaves a nation mired in political and economic uncertainty and still showing the strains of his singular though deeply divisive triumph — the U.K.'s exit from the European Union.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 7, 2022
Defiant Johnson refuses to quit amid resignations and firings
More than 40 ministers and aides followed the example set a day earlier by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid in quitting.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 6, 2022
U.K. PM Boris Johnson vows to plow on despite slew of resignations
Johnson has suffered an exodus of ministers in just 24 hours and faced an hourslong grilling from the chairs of the House of Commons' most powerful committees.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 3, 2022
Should Scotland be an independent country?
At least for now, a replay of Scotland's 2014 independence vote is the last thing the country needs.
JAPAN
Jun 29, 2022
Japan urges U.K. to reach EU deal that doesn’t hurt its companies
The United Kingdom is pushing ahead with legislation to override parts of the Brexit deal it signed with the EU, risking a serious legal dispute.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 24, 2022
U.K. signals willingness to de-mine and help export grain from Ukraine
Russia's invasion of Ukraine and blockade of its Black Sea ports has prevented the country from exporting much of the more than 20 million metric tons of grain stored in its silos.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 20, 2022
War derails plan to ditch coal after U.K. championed global cuts
Efforts to get rid of dirty power are being slowed as the war hits European economies, with soaring gas and electricity prices stoking inflation and raising the specter of recession.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 15, 2022
U.K. cancels first flight deporting asylum-seekers to Rwanda
The government has faced a major backlash and challenges by refugee charities in the courts, while the Home Office has been forced to reduce the number of people it had intended to fly.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Jun 11, 2022
Boris Johnson’s endless battle to survive
The embattled British leader is attempting a reset of his premiership — the latest in a long line of reboots — even as more trouble looks to be on the horizon.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jun 7, 2022
Boris Johnson clings to power, but question now is for how long
After years of weathering sex scandals, gaffes and missteps, the British prime minister, a relative loner in the Conservative Party, might be running out of road.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 7, 2022
U.K.'s Boris Johnson clings to leadership after thwarting rebels
The British leader held off a challenge by rebels to remain leader of the governing Conservative Party, though the hollow victory exposed divisions that may ultimately sink his premiership.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 6, 2022
Rwanda deserves U.K. censure over handling of ‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero
The Biden administration is pushing back against President Kagame's treatment of u2018Hotel Rwanda' hero Paul Rusesabagina. Boris Johnson should do the same.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 6, 2022
U.K.'s Boris Johnson to face Tory leadership vote as 'partygate' angers MPs
Uncertainty over Johnson's future comes as Britons grapple with soaring energy bills and the highest inflation in four decades.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 1, 2022
Johnson faces new threat of confidence vote over lockdown parties
A damning official report published last week detailed a series of illegal parties at Johnson's Downing Street office during COVID-19 lockdowns.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 31, 2022
Boris Yeltsin's son-in-law quits as Putin adviser, sources say
Valentin Yumashev was an unpaid adviser with limited influence on Putin's decision-making, but his departure removes one of the last links inside Putin's administration to Yeltsin's rule.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 25, 2022
Johnson must bear responsibility for U.K. party scandal, probe finds
The revelations in a report on the issue have the potential to undermine Prime Minister Boris Johnson, both within his ruling Tory party and especially among the wider electorate.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 6, 2022
Boris Johnson blamed as Tories lose seats in U.K. council elections
Mixed results overall will provide some solace for Johnson, who came into the vote under pressure following a series of missteps — including the 'partygate” scandal.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 5, 2022
Brexit made Boris Johnson. Now he has to face its costs.
The inflationary impact on the U.K. economy and the risks of de-globalization are worsening pressure on companies and consumers.
Wealthy foreign nationals picking up ultimate souvenir — a condo in Tokyo
A high-end property in the fashionable Daikanyama district in Tokyo
Japan dispatches five language education 'partners' to India
Five members of the Japan Foundation's Nihongo Partners program (front) gather at the Japanese Embassy in New Delhi on Monday.
End of U.S. de minimis exemption causes headaches for some businesses in Japan
Proxy-shopping services — companies that ship Japanese products ranging from cosmetics and snacks to limited-edition stationery on behalf of customers abroad — are already feeling the impact of the U.S. suspending de minimis exemptions.
Over 90% of low-income families in Japan struggling to feed children
Save the Children Japan domestic program chief Sonoko Kawakami speaks at a news conference in Tokyo in July. A survey conducted by the group in June has found that over 90% of low-income households with children face food insecurity.
Struggling train firm in Chiba Prefecture turns to self-deprecating humor
"Laughter is important when you're in a difficult situation," said Katsunori Takemoto, president of Choshi Electric Railway, on Aug. 5 in Choshi, Chiba Prefecture.
Japan’s front-line researchers see bright path ahead for dementia treatment
A scientist looks at scans of grains at the Memory Centre at the Department of Readaptation and Geriatrics of the University Hospital (HUG) in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 6, 2023.
Still plenty to fight for, says Japan’s team leader at worlds
Race walker Hayato Katsuki earned bronze for Japan on the opening day of the World Athletics Championships on Saturday.
Wealthy foreign nationals picking up ultimate souvenir — a condo in Tokyo
A high-end property in the fashionable Daikanyama district in Tokyo
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.
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.

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