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MEXICO

Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Feb 8, 2016
Pope to tour Mexico's poor, violent parts, view Texas border migrant plight
Pope Francis will visit some of the poorest and most violent corners of Mexico on his first visit as pontiff, and will also head to the northern border to address the plight of migrants trying to reach the United States.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jan 29, 2016
'Affluenza' teen flown back to Texas, placed in juvenile detention
The American teenager derided for a defense of "affluenza" in the killing four people while driving drunk arrived back in Texas on Thursday after being deported from Mexico and was placed in juvenile detention.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jan 13, 2016
'El Chapo' tried to trademark name, sought biopic, was briefly in marine's sights after Penn meeting
Before his brazen jailbreak last year, notorious drug boss Joaquin "Chapo" Guzman instructed his lawyers to trademark his name, giving Mexican authorities their first clue he wanted to make a film of his life, local media said on Tuesday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 28, 2015
Christmas storms and twisters kill at least 43 in U.S.; more in store
Storms hit the U.S. South, Southwest and Midwest over the Christmas holiday weekend, unleashing floods and tornadoes that killed at least 43 people, flattened buildings and snarled transportation for millions during a busy travel time.
WORLD
Dec 24, 2015
In death knell for MOX project, U.S. to deem 6 tons of plutonium nuclear waste
The U.S. government plans to designate 6 metric tons of surplus plutonium now stored in South Carolina as waste and ship it to a storage facility in New Mexico, according to a preliminary notice filed on a federal website on Wednesday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Dec 10, 2015
Mexico approves world's first dengue vaccine after 20 years of research
The first vaccine against dengue fever won clearance in Mexico, an initial step toward preventing a mosquito-borne infection that puts half of the world's population at risk.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Nov 20, 2015
Opportunistic U.S. routs Mexico to book spot in Premier 12 final
The United States team said its "next man up" philosophy has powered it during the Premier 12.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Nov 19, 2015
Legendary scout Brito steers Mexico into Premier 12 semifinals
There was some speculation that Mexico might pull out of the Premier 12 before it began.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Nov 15, 2015
Part-timer Serrano enjoying Premier 12 adventure with Mexico
It's a well-known fact by now that there are no major leaguers in this Premier 12.
WORLD
Nov 12, 2015
Corpulent Canadian suffers fatal heart attack, squashes wife in Mexico
A middle-aged Canadian couple died in a sexual embrace at a Mexican resort after the corpulent husband suffered a heart attack in a hot tub and squashed his slender wife, authorities said on Wednesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Nov 12, 2015
Japan beats Mexico on sayonara single
Samurai Japan earned its second win ― its first since arriving in Taiwan ― through a hard-fought battle.
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 2, 2015
If Trump dumps NAFTA and its benefits, U.S. companies, consumers could take big hit
Donald Trump has pledged to renegotiate or terminate the North American Free Trade Agreement, saying that it's been a disaster for the U.S.
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 19, 2015
Mexico's president in no position to judge
The level of corruption in Mexico stands out even in Latin America, a region known for crooked politicians.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Sep 18, 2015
Alleged mastermind behind massacre of 43 Mexicans nabbed but mystery continues
Mexico has caught one of the supposed masterminds behind the apparent massacre of 43 student teachers last year, a police source said on Thursday, potentially raising hopes more will come to light in an incident still shrouded in mystery.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 16, 2015
Mexico confirms Egypt forces killed eight nationals in mistaken attack
Eight Mexicans were killed by Egypt's army in an apparently mistaken aerial bombing of a tourist convoy, Mexico's government said on Tuesday, matching the fatality estimates given by security sources in Egypt and a relative of two of the victims.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Jul 24, 2015
Mexico poverty rate hit 46.2% last year as 2 million more join ranks of poor
Two million more Mexicans fell into poverty between 2012 and 2014, government data showed on Thursday, highlighting the challenges President Enrique Pena Nieto faces in meeting pledges to lift millions out of need.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jul 20, 2015
Mexican drug don's 'bad ass' prison break shocks and impresses his hometown
In Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman's hometown, some thought they were dreaming and others shed tears of joy when they heard the drug lord had broken out of Mexico's top maximum security prison through a tunnel built into his cell.
WORLD
Jul 14, 2015
FBI probing after Trump got tweeted threats from escapee Mexican drug kingpin: aide
An aide to Donald Trump said on Monday the FBI is investigating threatening tweets to the U.S. Republican presidential candidate purported to have originated from Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, a notorious Mexican drug lord who escaped from prison on Saturday.
Japan set to hold rates steady as yen rallies and LDP candidates stump
The Bank of Japan is holding its policy board meeting this week.
Deaths among elderly people using electric wheelchairs on the rise
A re-creation of a scene in which an electric wheelchair tire has become stuck in a gutter
How Intel lost the Sony PlayStation business
Intel in 2022 lost out on a contract to design and fabricate the chip for Sony’s next-generation PlayStation 6.
Mount Fuji restrictions reduce dangerous overnight climbs
Hikers pass through a temporary gate set up at the fifth station of the Yoshida Trail on Mount Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture in July.
LDP presidential hopefuls lay out priorities for PM in online debate
Candidates for the Liberal Democratic Party presidential election take part in a debate in Tokyo on Saturday. On Monday evening, they took part in an online debate, during which they each made a case for what the top priority should be for Japan's next prime minister.
Onosato’s meteoric rise is stunning — but not surprising
Onosato shoves out Mitakeumi on Sunday in Tokyo to continue his perfect run at the Autumn Basho. At 192-centimeters-tall and 177 kilograms, Onosato may be neither the tallest nor the heaviest wrestler in the makuuchi division, but he is very close to the top in each of those two categories.
France-Japan military pact expected by year-end, envoy to Tokyo says
French Ambassador Philippe Setton says that, despite previous differences over whether Japan should host a NATO liaison office, Paris aims to deepen ties with Tokyo "in all security areas."
Japan’s schools battle to keep kids cool, with or without AC
Students sit under a misting system during recess at Hikarigaoka Haru no Kaze Elementary School in Nerima Ward, Tokyo, on Sept. 6.
‘Shogun’ and the painstaking art of ‘getting it right’
Hiroyuki Sanada and the cast and crew of "Shogun" accept the award for best drama series at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California.
Chris Broad's new bar puts cocktails first, YouTube second
A self-proclaimed lover of great cocktails, YouTuber Chris Broad says his new Shibuya watering hole is more a place to get yourself a solid drink than it is anything related to his social media career.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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A store clerk tries to cool things down in front of their shop by spraying a hose.
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