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DONALD TRUMP

Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 27, 2017
Unlike after Harvey and Irma, Trump camp rules out Jones Act waiver for Maria-ravaged Puerto Rico
The Trump administration on Tuesday denied a request to waive shipping restrictions to help get fuel and supplies to storm-ravaged Puerto Rico, saying it would do nothing to address the island's main impediment to shipping: damaged ports.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 27, 2017
Trump boasts his team doing 'really good job' but hurricane-hit Puerto Rico begs to differ, feels slighted
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday his administration was doing a "really good job" helping Puerto Rico recover from the devastation of Hurricane Maria despite complaints that federal aid has been too slow to reach the U.S. territory.
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Sep 27, 2017
America's team Dallas Cowboys belie Trump's fake claim of ratings slump, take knee in unified protest
When the Dallas Cowboys — known as America's team — took a knee before the national anthem and then beat the Arizona Cardinals, they provided the strongest evidence yet that President Donald Trump can't keep fans away from football.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 27, 2017
Senate GOP bill to kill Obamacare dies quick death, prompts Trump to slam 'so-called Republicans'
A Republican attempt to dismantle Obamacare fell apart in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday for the second time in two months in a serious defeat for President Donald Trump's domestic agenda.
BUSINESS
Sep 27, 2017
Washington state nixes permit to build terminal for Asia-bound coal, cites environmental grounds
Washington state on Tuesday rejected a key permit needed for a proposed terminal to export coal to Asia, another blow to companies eager to sell Wyoming and Montana coal to Asian markets and to the Trump administration's policy of global energy dominance.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 27, 2017
Football players who protest racism have right to free speech but not to disrespect nation: Jeff Sessions
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Tuesday denounced football players who have protested racism by kneeling or locking arms during the playing of the national anthem before games, saying that even though their speech is protected, they should be condemned for showing disrespect to the country.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 26, 2017
High noon at the U.N.: U.S., Japan and South Korea vs. North Korea
The Trump-Kim exchanges have added a new dimension to the Korean nuclear crisis.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 26, 2017
North Korea says U.S. has 'declared war,' warns it may shoot down warplanes as risk of miscalculation grows
North Korea's foreign minister said Monday that the U.S. had "declared war" on the isolated nation, pinning the blame on President Donald Trump's incendiary words days earlier while also threatening to shoot down U.S. bombers — even if they are not in the country's airspace.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 26, 2017
Prime minister of Thailand to visit White House on Oct. 3
U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha at the White House on Oct. 3, the White House said in a statement.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Sep 26, 2017
NSA targeted 106,000 foreigners in past year's surveillance program soon up for renewal
The U.S. National Security Agency conducted targeted surveillance over the past year against 106,000 foreigners suspected of being involved in terrorism and other crimes, using powers granted in a controversial section of law that's set to expire at the end of this year.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 26, 2017
Trump ally Roger Stone denies Russia collusion in statement ahead of House appearance
U.S. political consultant Roger Stone, a longtime ally of President Donald Trump, flatly rejected on Monday all allegations of collusion between the president's associates and Russia during the 2016 U.S. election.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Sep 26, 2017
Trump travel ban seen on more solid ground as top court drops hearing but critics say Muslims still target
The Supreme Court signaled on Monday it may dismiss a challenge to President Donald Trump's controversial travel ban after the White House announced tailored restrictions on eight countries that legal experts said stand a better chance at holding up in court.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 26, 2017
Facing government pressure amid Russia probe, Facebook, Google to rethink handling of politics ads
Facebook Inc. and Alphabet Inc.'s Google have little choice but to rein in internet political ads in the face of growing U.S. government pressure, a panel of advertising consultants and executives said on Monday.
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Sep 26, 2017
Trump again blasts NFL for anthem protests, claims they're not about racism
U.S. President Donald Trump kept up his verbal battle with the National Football League over players who drop to one knee during the national anthem, saying on Monday their acts of protest had nothing to do with racism.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 25, 2017
Graham-Cassidy bill to repeal Obamacare is on life support as Republican senators waver
The latest Republican attempt to repeal and replace Obamacare appeared headed for defeat after Sen. Susan Collins said she doesn't see herself backing the current plan and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz said he's currently "not a yes."
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 24, 2017
North Korea foreign minister warns of 'pre-emptive action' as U.S. bombers fly off Korean Peninsula
In a fiery speech before world leaders at the U.N. on Saturday, North Korea's foreign minister vowed the country will take "merciless pre-emptive action" if it detects U.S. or allied military action against it.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 24, 2017
Iran tests new missile after U.S. criticizes arms program
Iran said on Saturday it had successfully tested a new ballistic missile with a range of 2,000 km (1,200 miles) and would keep developing its arsenal despite U.S. pressure to stop.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 23, 2017
China warns Japan not to abandon dialogue for sanctions in dealing with North Korea
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Taro Kono, his Japanese counterpart, that talking only about sanctions for North Korea rather than focusing on dialogue will be seen as going against United Nations resolutions.
Britain responds after Expo 2025 afternoon tea brews outrage
The café space at the Osaka Expo's British pavilion
Woman says archbishop of Tokyo ignored her pleas after priest allegedly raped her
In a news conference in Tokyo on Friday, Tokie Tanaka, 64, details her allegations of sexual abuse against a Catholic priest.
Israel protests after Kyoto inn seeks war crime declaration from tourist
A street in Kyoto in March 2023. An Israeli tourist was asked to sign a document stating that he had not committed war crimes when he checked in at a Kyoto guesthouse in April, prompting a response from Israel's ambassador.
Second round of U.S.-Japan tariff talks ends inconclusively in Washington
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick (far left), U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (left) and Ryosei Akazawa, Japan's chief tariff negotiator. The second round of tariff negotiations between Japan and the United States were held on Thursday in Washington.
Inflation and high hotel prices curtail Golden Week travels
Travelers in front of a flight information panel in a departure hall at Haneda Airport in Tokyo on April 26
'Ukiyo-e in Play' showcases traditional art carved anew
The Adachi Institute has been working on creating brand new ukiyo-e prints in collaboration with contemporary artists such as Yayoi Kusama, whose “Mt. Fuji in Seven Colours: When life boundlessly flares up to the universe” (2014) can be seen on display at “Ukiyo-e in Play.”
Want to see the future at Expo Osaka? Get in line.
“‘Future of life,’ by Ishiguro,” the World Expo pavilion by roboticist Hiroshi Ishiguro, displays humanlike androids.
Ishiba hears advice from across the aisle on how Japan should handle Trump
Prime Minister Shigaru Ishiba and CDP head Yoshihiko Noda at a parliamentary session in Tokyo on April 23.
Don't send in the clones: AI event nixed as Alt accounts get reality check
A screenshot from the website for Alt's AI conference, which was canceled after the company disclosed an investigation into its sales figures.
CDP submits bill proposal on separate surnames, but challenges remain
Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan lawmakers speak to reporters in parliament on Wednesday after submitting a bill in the Lower House to allow married couples to retain different surnames.

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