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Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 15, 2018
Trump weighs action against Saudis as denials about Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance continue
Saudi Arabia is running out of time to explain to the Trump administration what happened to journalist Jamal Khashoggi within its consulate in Turkey.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 15, 2018
Trump says Mattis is 'sort of a Democrat,' hints that defense chief may be exiting Cabinet
U.S. President Donald Trump has hinted that Defense Secretary Jim Mattis — long viewed as a force restraining Trump's foreign policy excesses — could be one of the next officials to leave his Cabinet.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 15, 2018
Jamal Khashoggi murder claim seen giving Turkey leverage over Saudis and Trump
After Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi disappeared, Turkish officials said privately that they knew exactly what happened to him: he'd been murdered at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, dismembered and his body moved out in boxes.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 14, 2018
Jared Kushner 'likely' paid little or no income taxes for years: New York Times
Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law and a senior White House adviser, likely paid little or no federal income taxes between 2009 and 2016, The New York Times reported Saturday, citing confidential financial documents.
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
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 14, 2018
Kuroda says signal for stimulus exit would be change in target rate
Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda says when the central bank is finally ready to signal the start of an exit from its massive monetary stimulus, the shift will be seen in its target rate.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 13, 2018
Nixon's grandson may become a Trump aide on China, sources say
Christopher Nixon Cox, the grandson of the late U.S. President Richard Nixon, is likely to join the Trump administration as an economic staffer focused on trade with China, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 13, 2018
Abe pursues thaw with China amid frigid U.S.-Chinese ties
While U.S. President Donald Trump appears to wage a trade "Cold War" on China, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will promote a thaw with Beijing at a summit this month where business ties will be in the spotlight.
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 12, 2018
The dis-United Nations
The U.N. faces daunting challenges in the age of Trumpism.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 12, 2018
Wilbur Ross spoke to immigration foe Steve Bannon about citizenship question on census, DOJ says
Wilbur Ross spoke with Steve Bannon, President Donald Trump's former chief strategist, before including on the 2020 census a question about people's citizenship, the Justice Department said in a court document that appears to contradict what the commerce secretary told Congress.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 12, 2018
Trump's lawyers preparing answers to questions in Russia probe but not on obstruction allegations: source
President Donald Trump's lawyers are preparing answers to questions for the U.S. special counsel probing Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 12, 2018
U.S. business group says Trump's China tariffs costing Americans $1.4 billion a month
A coalition of U.S. business groups fighting President Donald Trump's trade tariffs has launched an advertisement aimed at telling voters ahead of the midterm elections that the measures are costing American businesses and consumers $1.4 billion a month.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 11, 2018
The U.S. midterm elections and Japan
The Nov. 6 midterm elections will be felt far beyond the borders of the U.S. and will also carry important implications for the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 11, 2018
Japan's top government spokesman denies Trump asked Abe to 'strongly consider' giving casino license to one of his benefactors
Yoshihide Suga responded tersely to an investigative report during a regular press briefing, referring to Abe's past denial in the Diet of the allegation.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 11, 2018
Seoul will not unilaterally lift North Korea sanctions, Trump says: 'They do nothing without our approval'
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday South Korea will not lift sanctions on Pyongyang without U.S. approval, after the South Korean foreign minister softened earlier comments that some of its unilateral sanctions were under review.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Oct 11, 2018
'The Fed has gone crazy' as Dow dives over 800 points amid rate hike, trade jitters
President Donald Trump again criticized the Federal Reserve for raising interest rates following the worst market sell-off since February.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Oct 10, 2018
No rest for Nikki Haley? Resignation fuels speculation about her political future
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley exits President Donald Trump's Cabinet as the most high-profile female member, potentially putting her back into play as a candidate for a Republican Party struggling to gain traction with female voters.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 10, 2018
Trump says second meeting with Kim will happen after November midterm elections
A second meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will have to wait until after the Nov. 6 midterm elections.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 10, 2018
Singer Taylor Swift helps boost voter registrations after endorsing Democratic candidates
Pop music luminary Taylor Swift's decision to wade into electoral politics for the first time on Sunday has driven a spike in online voter registration, particularly among young people, according to the website Vote.org.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 9, 2018
Freshly minted Justice Brett Kavanaugh gets to work at U.S. Supreme Court
Just three days after he was narrowly confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court despite facing allegations of sexual assault, Brett Kavanaugh is set to take his seat on the bench on Tuesday morning, solidifying a conservative majority for years to come.

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