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CASTRO

COMMENTARY / World
Nov 28, 2016
Hopefully the last of the charismatic totalitarians
With the end of Fidel Castro's life, we can hope to have seen the last of charismatic totalitarians worshiped by political pilgrims from open societies.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 28, 2016
Canada's Trudeau defends warm Castro remarks after backlash
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, criticized for fondly remembering Fidel Castro without mention of his human rights record, defended his comments on Sunday and said the late Cuban leader had been a dictator.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 27, 2016
Kim's Castro condolence letter reveals long-standing North Korea-Cuba ties
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a message of condolences to Cuba over the death of former leader Fidel Castro, highlighting the two nations' long-standing ties, the state-run Korean Central News Agency said Sunday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Nov 27, 2016
Maradona mourns passing of 'second father' Castro
For soccer great Diego Maradona, Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro was more than a friend and fellow Latin American legend, he was "a second father."
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 27, 2016
Trump's tough talk on Castro and Cuba shows big shift from Obama
Donald Trump started to put his stamp on a more muscular foreign policy Saturday with a toughly worded statement following the death of Cuba's Fidel Castro.
WORLD
Nov 26, 2016
Pope Francis grieves, prays for late atheist revolutionary leader
Pope Francis said the death of Cuba's revolutionary leader Fidel Castro was "sad news" and that he was grieving and praying for his repose.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 26, 2016
Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro dead at 90
Fidel Castro, the Cuban revolutionary leader who built a communist state on the doorstep of the United States and for five decades defied U.S. efforts to topple him, died Friday, state-run Cuban Television said. He was 90.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 25, 2016
China, Cuba agree to deepen ties during first visit by a Chinese premier
Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang met with Cuban President Raul Castro on Saturday during a two-day trip to Havana, and the two leaders oversaw the signing of around 30 agreements on economic cooperation in various sectors, Cuban state media reported.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 17, 2016
Abe to seek Cuba's help over North Korea and boost trade during trip
In the first ever visit to Cuba by a Japanese prime minister, Abe hopes to gain Havana's support in dealing with its ally Pyongyang over its nuclear provocations.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 13, 2016
Cuban rolls record 90-meter cigar ahead of Castro's 90th birthday
A Cuban cigar-maker broke his own record on Friday by rolling the world's longest cigar, dedicating the 90-meter (295-foot) smoke to Fidel Castro ahead of the retired leader's 90th birthday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 22, 2016
The big news is how little will change in Cuba
The Castro regime will likely survive unless the U.S. finally ends its economic embargo and exposes Cuba to the full force of international capitalism.
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 21, 2016
Obama's historic Cuba visit
Without a strong economic impact, America's opening to Cuba will not make even a small contribution to political liberalization on the island.
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 21, 2016
Will Cuba's path lead to authoritarian capitalism?
To believe that the Obama-initiated rapprochement with Cuba would help to usher in open politics there amounts to learning no lesson from the mistake the U.S. made on China since President Richard Nixon's 1972 Beijing visit.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Mar 21, 2016
Obama first U.S. chief to visit Havana since Coolidge's 1928 gunboat trip
President Barack Obama arrived in Cuba on Sunday on a historic visit, opening a new chapter in U.S. engagement with the island's communist government after decades of animosity between the former Cold War foes.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 19, 2016
Obama to meet dissidents, Raul Castro on historic Cuba trip; first-pitch hinted
President Barack Obama will meet dissidents and President Raul Castro in Cuba next month, the White House said on Thursday, announcing a historic trip that will be another major step toward ending decades of animosity between former Cold War foes.
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
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.
Niinami’s ouster quick but not unusual as corporations protect reputation
Takeshi Niinami resigns as chairman and CEO of Suntory Holdings.

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