National / History Nov 10, 2018
Examining Japan's first foray into global warfare
by Eric Johnston
On the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, we examine the country's role in the conflict.
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World / Social Issues Nov 2, 2018
Pressured by Europe as migrants surge, Morocco imposes entry permit rule for African travelers
Morocco, struggling with an influx of African migrants seeking passage to nearby Europe, on Thursday imposed a new rule requiring such travelers to fill out an online travel form for approval at least 96 hours before leaving home. The procedure on a website carrying the ...
World Nov 1, 2018
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned Europe of a return to the 1930s because of the spread of a nationalist "leprosy" across the continent, in an interview published Thursday. He also warned that Europe risked losing its sovereignty if it is "pushed around by foreign ...
Asia Pacific Oct 30, 2018
Lion Air crash renews safety concerns about Indonesia airlines
The deadly crash of a Lion Air jet in the Java Sea has renewed questions about the safety of Indonesian airlines soon after U.S. and European regulators removed prohibitions against them. A growing middle class and affordable fares have led to a boom in air ...
Business / Corporate Oct 29, 2018
Takeda may sell some European over-the-counter assets as it seeks to slash debt
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. is considering a sale of assets from its over-the-counter business in Europe, as the drugmaker pursues ways to cut debt after its $62 billion takeover of Shire PLC, people familiar with the matter said. The company is working with advisers at JPMorgan ...
Soccer Oct 26, 2018
FIFA president Gianni Infantino pushing for support of new competitions despite European opposition
FIFA president Gianni Infantino says he is pushing for support of new competitions despite Europe's opposition because it is his duty to protect the "relevance of football." On the eve of the soccer governing body's council meeting, Infantino revealed other investors are interested in backing ...
World Oct 25, 2018
Retired U.S. general says war with China likely in 15 years, urges European allies to do more
The former commander of the U.S. Army in Europe says it's likely the United States will be at war with China in 15 years. Retired Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges said at a Warsaw security forum on Wednesday that European allies will have to do more ...
World / Science & Health Oct 24, 2018
Experts caution study on plastics in humans is premature despite traces found in stools
Scientists in Austria say they've detected tiny bits of plastic in people's stool for the first time, but experts caution the study is too small and premature to draw any credible conclusion. Presenting their findings at a congress in Vienna on Tuesday, researchers from the ...
World / Science & Health Oct 23, 2018
Bits of plastic have been detected in the feces of people in Europe, Russia and Japan, according to research claiming to show for the first time the widespread presence of plastics in the human food chain. All eight volunteers in a small pilot study were ...
Business Oct 23, 2018
Saudis scramble to host global confab amid VIP exits amid fallout over Jamal Khashoggi slaying
Saudi Arabia scrambled Monday to prepare for an investment summit after a string of cancellations from global business titans, with Turkey's threat to reveal the "naked truth" over critic Jamal Khashoggi's murder casting a fresh shadow. Starting on Tuesday, the three-day Future Investment Initiative (FII) ...
World / Crime & Legal Oct 22, 2018
Allies doubt shifting Saudi story on journalist's slaying as even Trump cites 'lies'
Saudi Arabia's revised account of the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi left the U.S. and other allies struggling for a response on Sunday. France demanded more information, Germany put arms sales to the oil-rich nation on hold and the Trump administration stressed the vital importance ...
National / Politics Oct 18, 2018
Abe and Macron agree to boost cooperation for Indo-Pacific stability
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed Wednesday to step up their countries' cooperation in promoting stability in the Indo-Pacific region, where China has been increasing its influence. The two leaders also reaffirmed their commitment toward the denuclearization of North Korea and ...