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JUAN GUAIDO

JAPAN / Politics
Feb 5, 2019
Japan's government declines to pick sides between Venezuela's Maduro and Guaido
The government refrained Tuesday from indicating whether it would join other nations in endorsing opposition leader Juan Guaido as Venezuela's legitimate president.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 4, 2019
Venezuela's Juan Guaido says he wants Italy's backing, report says
Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido said in a newspaper interview published on Monday he would do all he could to secure Italy's backing after the government split on whether to recognize him as interim president.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 4, 2019
Venezuela slums once in Maduro's camp now become victims of regime's deadly police crackdown
After Venezuelan police officers clad in black military uniforms and masks stopped 27-year-old Yohendry Fernandez at gunpoint in the Caracas slum of Jose Felix Ribas, they asked him if he had a criminal record. He replied yes.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 4, 2019
Russia objects as Trump calls U.S. military intervention in Venezuela 'an option'
U.S. President Donald Trump said military intervention in Venezuela was "an option" as Western nations boost pressure on socialist leader Nicolas Maduro to step down, while the troubled OPEC nation's ally Russia warned against "destructive meddling."
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 1, 2019
Juan Guaido says Venezuelan police squad accused of killings paid home visit to spook his family
Venezuelan National Assembly leader Juan Guaido said a special police squad accused of extrajudicial killings visited his home Thursday, days after the authoritarian regime restricted his travel. The force's commander denied it happened.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Jan 31, 2019
Venezuelans take to the streets at noon to pressure Maduro to step down
Venezuelans began turning out of their homes and offices at noon Wednesday, filling the streets of Caracas in the latest defiant demonstration against President Nicolas Maduro.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 31, 2019
Trump reaffirms U.S. support in call with Venezuela's Juan Guaido
U.S. President Donald Trump and Venezuela's self-proclaimed interim president, Juan Guaido, agreed during a Wednesday phone call to maintain regular contact amid planned protests in coming days, according to a White House spokeswoman.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 30, 2019
Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro is ready for talks with opposition, report says
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Wednesday he was ready to sit down for talks with the country's opposition and is open to the possibility of third countries mediating, Russia's RIA news agency reported.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 28, 2019
White House promises 'significant response' to any Venezuela violence against U.S. diplomats or Juan Guaido
White House national security adviser John Bolton warned on Sunday against violence or intimidation of American diplomats in Venezuela or opposition leader Juan Guaido, saying such action would trigger a response from the United States.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 28, 2019
Venezuela's defense attache to U.S. breaks with Maduro as diplomats leave, telling military 'don't mistreat your people'
Venezuela's top military envoy to the United States defected from the government of President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday, as the South American nation said the two countries had scaled back their diplomatic missions to skeleton staff.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 27, 2019
U.S. calls on world to 'pick a side' on Venezuela; Europeans are set to recognize Juan Guaido as president
The United States on Saturday called on the world to "pick a side" on Venezuela and urged countries to financially disconnect from Nicolas Maduro's government, while European powers signaled they were set to follow Washington in recognizing Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as the country's rightful leader.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 26, 2019
U.S. steps up pressure on Maduro as Russia backs Venezuelan ally
The United States on Friday signaled it was ready to step up economic measures to try to drive Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from power. Some U.S. diplomats left the embassy in Caracas, and Russia vowed to back its socialist South American ally.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 25, 2019
U.S. Embassy threatened with power cut in Venezuela showdown after Caracas cuts ties
A standoff is developing at the U.S. Embassy in the Venezuelan capital after a top Socialist Party official threatened to shut off electricity to the complex amid a growing power dispute in the oil-rich nation.
As visitors surge, Japan seeks ways to make tourism eco-friendly
Much like other hot spots across Okinawa, Onna has diligently strived to captivate both domestic and international tourists, while at the same time grappling with the environmental strain induced by the influx of visitors.
Japan says Biden's description of nation as xenophobic is 'unfortunate'
The National Diet building in Tokyo
Tokuryū, a new crime menace in Japan, emerges from the shadows
The National Police Agency coined the term "tokuryū" to classify individuals involved in dark part time jobs and quasi-gangsters, using the words "tokumei" (anonymous) and "ryūdo" (fluid) to reflect their characteristics.
Japan's labor crunch persists despite slight improvement
Over 300 companies went out of business in fiscal 2023 due to labor shortages, according to Teikoku Databank.
Is Modi’s party heading for a stunning election loss?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign tactics have escalated, including anti-Muslim rhetoric and fearmongering, reflecting his ruling party's desperation.
How a Japanese scientist is turning the climate crisis into music
A screencap of a performance of Hiroto Nagai's “String Quartet No. 1 ‘Polar Energy Budget’” by the PRT Quartet
Japan’s tween skateboarders get head start on preparations for 2028 Olympics
Ibuki Matsumoto competes at an event in Osaka on April 21.
Pentagon reveals drone types for Replicator program to counter China
A U.S. Naval Special Warfare Operator fires a Switchblade 300 loitering munition during training exercises in Fallon, Nevada, last July. The U.S. Defense Department plans to use small drones — known in the Pentagon as “all-domain attritable autonomous systems” — to help counter Chinese military systems and tactics.
As visitors surge, Japan seeks ways to make tourism eco-friendly
Much like other hot spots across Okinawa, Onna has diligently strived to captivate both domestic and international tourists, while at the same time grappling with the environmental strain induced by the influx of visitors.
Kishida talks up bolstered Latin American ties as China cements position
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida holds a news conference in Sao Paulo on Saturday.

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