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Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 13, 2018
In white paper, May spells out what U.K. wants in post-EU era
After months of dither and delay, Prime Minister Theresa May finally spelled out in detail the U.K.'s vision for its post-Brexit partnership with the European Union.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 12, 2018
U.K. parliament suspends proceedings as Brexit white paper announcement descends into chaos
Debate in the U.K. Parliament's lower house was formally suspended for five minutes Thursday, when the announcement of a key policy paper on the nation's planned exit from the European Union descended into chaos after members of parliament complained they hadn't received copies of the document.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Jul 12, 2018
With Brexit fiasco hanging over her, Theresa May does things her way, one day at a time
Theresa May sat quietly sipping tea in the corner of a small room at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester last October. The British prime minister had just delivered a speech meant to restore her authority over a ruling party that was sliding in the polls and riven by the country's decision...
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 12, 2018
U.K. more dependent on iffy ally Trump
When Donald Trump visits Britain on Thursday, Prime Minister Theresa May will have to face a harsh reality: Brexit makes Britain more dependent than ever on an alliance with the most unpredictable U.S. president in living memory.
BUSINESS
Jul 12, 2018
EU urged to draft law on child labor, deforestation in coffee and cocoa areas as voluntary curbs fail
The European Union must set mandatory rules to tackle child labor and deforestation in the cocoa and coffee sectors, after years of voluntary action has failed to spur widespread change, stakeholders and policymakers said on Wednesday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 11, 2018
Trump and Merkel exchange barbs in showdown over Russia pipeline at start of NATO summit
Donald Trump and Angela Merkel got off to a prickly start at a NATO summit as the U.S. president blasted Germany over its support for a gas pipeline from Russia, prompting a tart response from the chancellor.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 10, 2018
NATO can be viable with or without the U.S.
America's European allies can call Trump's bluff by showing they can take care of their own defense.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 9, 2018
In blow to Britain's May, top Brexit officials quit posts
U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May was plunged into the worst crisis of the past year after key members of the government quit over her Brexit plan. Her government is in disarray and her leadership in question just nine months before Britain leaves the European Union.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Jul 9, 2018
Trans-Atlantic ties hang in the balance as Trump comes to Europe
European leaders say they no longer have any illusions about Donald Trump as they welcome the U.S. president at a NATO summit this week, but they fear his "America first" agenda may force a moment of reckoning that works to no one's benefit.
BUSINESS
Jul 9, 2018
France says Europe united against U.S. tariffs as Germany eyes negotiations
The French government insisted on Sunday that Washington should expect united retaliation from Europe to further tariff increases after Germany signalled it was prepared to negotiate.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 9, 2018
Departing David Davis writes to May: You are undermining Brexit
The following is David Davis's resignation letter to Prime Minister Theresa May.
WORLD / Politics
Jul 9, 2018
French judges halt €2 million in subsidies for Marine Le Pen's party amid EU funds misuse probe
French judges investigating an alleged misuse of EU funds by Marine Le Pen's far-right party have decided to block €2 million of state subsidies due to be handed out to the party, Le Pen and a judicial source said on Sunday.
BUSINESS
Jul 9, 2018
Berlin promises German firms 'Marshall Plan' tax breaks for African projects to ease migrant crisis
Germany plans to use public money to support companies which invest in Africa, part of a new "Marshall Plan" with which it hopes to tackle the roots of the refugee crisis that has convulsed European politics since 2015.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 8, 2018
Johnson uses colorful language to make point about May's latest Brexit plan
British Foreign Secretary (foreign minister) Boris Johnson strongly criticized Prime Minister Theresa May's latest Brexit proposal in typically colorful terms before agreeing with his colleagues to back the compromise Friday, reports said.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 7, 2018
May wins support from divided government for 'business-friendly' Brexit plan
Prime Minister Theresa May secured a Cabinet agreement Friday for her plans to leave the European Union, overcoming rifts among her ministers to win support for "a business-friendly" proposal aimed at spurring stalled Brexit talks.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 6, 2018
In last-ditch call, May urges divided government to do its Brexit duty
Prime Minister Theresa May called on her government to do its duty and agree a plan for Britain's future outside the European Union, a last-ditch appeal to ministers to put Brexit rows behind them and take a "step forward."
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Jul 6, 2018
Italy seeks end to U.N. arms embargo on Libya to help it fight traffickers of EU-bound migrants, halt flow
Italy wants a United Nations arms embargo on Libya to be lifted to help the North African state battle people smugglers and halt the flow of migrants seeking a better life in Europe, Interior Minister Matteo Salvini said on Thursday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 5, 2018
EU lawmakers back plan for European Investment Bank to do business in Iran
EU lawmakers gave approval Wednesday for the European Investment Bank (EIB) to do business in Iran, overcoming an attempt to block the move and keeping alive plans to save the 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran that Washington has abandoned.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 4, 2018
To spite Harley-Davidson, Trump claims he's turned to foreign bike rivals to up U.S. output
U.S. President Donald Trump added fuel to his feud with Harley-Davidson Inc. by claiming he's working with other motorcycle-makers to offset the production it's shifting overseas.
BUSINESS
Jul 4, 2018
China tries to rally Europe in anti-U.S. alliance on trade but finds resistance
China is putting pressure on the European Union to issue a strong joint statement against U.S. President Donald Trump's trade policies at a summit later this month but is facing resistance, European officials said.

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