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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Jul 19, 2019
Moon landing's 'Dish' telescope still transmitting from Australia
It is known as "The Dish" and it soars above a nondescript paddock in rural Australia. Without it, hundreds of millions of people would never have seen all of the generation-defining footage of Neil Armstrong walking on the moon 50 years ago.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jul 18, 2019
Judge orders release of documents related to hush payments by Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen
A judge on Wednesday ordered the release of documents relating to hush-money payments by Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen to two women who said they had sexual encounters with the president and disclosed that federal prosecutors had ended their investigation of the matter.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Jul 4, 2019
The life of a professional Japanese doppelganger
With his single sequined glove, sparkly jacket and sharp moonwalk dance moves, the man on stage could be no one else. Or could he?
Japan Times
Rugby
Jun 30, 2019
Michael Leitch eyes Pacific Nations Cup return as Rugby World Cup looms
Japan captain Michael Leitch is targeting the Pacific Nations Cup game against Fiji on July 27 for his long-awaited return to action.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 28, 2019
Kamala Harris challenges Joe Biden in breakout performance at second U.S. Democratic debate
Presidential candidate Kamala Harris dominated her Democratic rivals in a debate on Thursday, confronting front-runner Joe Biden on race and calling his remarks about working with segregationist senators "hurtful."
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jun 25, 2019
New lawyer for ex-Trump adviser Michael Flynn says she may need more time to prep for sentencing
U.S. President Donald Trump's former national security adviser, Michael Flynn, appeared in court on Monday for the first time since hiring a new lawyer who has criticized special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Jun 24, 2019
Vietnam jails American for 12 years for attempting to overthrow state
A court in Vietnam on Monday sentenced a U.S. citizen to 12 years in prison after finding him guilty of "attempting to overthrow the state" in a trial that lasted just half a day, his lawyer said.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jun 13, 2019
Trump ex-adviser Michael Flynn hires Robert Mueller critic as lawyer
Former U.S. national security adviser Michael Flynn has hired Sidney Powell, a fierce critic of special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation, as his new attorney, Powell's office said in a statement.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 10, 2019
Boris Johnson woos the hard-Brexit brigade as Michael Gove is eclipsed by cocaine woes
Boris Johnson, the front-runner to succeed Theresa May as U.K. prime minister, pledged a hard line on Brexit — including the option of leaving without a deal — as contenders to lead the Conservative Party sought support before the list of candidates is finalized Monday.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jun 7, 2019
Court airs Trump lawyer's voicemail to Michael Flynn's camp before guilty plea
A federal court in Washington released audio of a voicemail that one of President Donald Trump's lawyers left for a potential cooperator with special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jun 7, 2019
Ex-Trump adviser Michael Flynn shakes up legal team
Former U.S. national security adviser Michael Flynn has dismissed the lawyers who represented him in his guilty plea and cooperation with special counsel Robert Mueller and retained new counsel, according to a court filing on Thursday.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 14, 2019
Schumacher documentary to hit market at Cannes Film Festival
Former world champion Formula One driver Michael Schumacher will be the subject of a new documentary by two German filmmakers in a production fully supported by his family, reports said Monday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
May 9, 2019
Alvark, Jets set for battle in title tilt
Two powerhouse East Division teams are right where they want to be.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
May 8, 2019
Michael Cohen says he helped racy Falwell photos go away before evangelical family backed Trump
Months before evangelical leader Jerry Falwell Jr.'s game-changing presidential endorsement of Donald Trump in 2016, Falwell asked Trump fixer Michael Cohen for a personal favor, Cohen said in a recorded conversation reviewed by Reuters.
Japan Times
Rugby / ADDING THE EXTRAS
May 2, 2019
JRFU's bewildering plans for Top League reform spark skepticism, opposition
The news that the Japan Rugby Top League is to undergo reform following this year's World Cup should have been met with heraldic fanfare, given the nation's recent entry into the Reiwa Era.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Apr 24, 2019
Trump 'not inclined' to release tax returns despite congressional deadline
U.S. President Donald Trump is unlikely hand over his tax returns to lawmakers despite a Tuesday congressional deadline facing the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service, a White House spokesman said on Tuesday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Apr 19, 2019
Sarah Sanders admitted her James Comey claim was a lie, says Mueller report
White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders told investigators it was a "slip of the tongue" when she falsely said in 2017 that countless members of the FBI had lost confidence in James Comey, according to special counsel Robert Mueller's report.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Apr 11, 2019
Russia moves to release jailed U.S. investor to house arrest before fraud trial
Russia's Investigative Committee has requested that Baring Vostok Capital Partners founder Michael Calvey be moved to house arrest after two months in a Moscow jail in a closely watched case that's shocked investors.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Apr 4, 2019
Shinshu can win title, but not promotion
The Shinshu Brave Warriors have excelled this season under the steady leadership of head coach Michael Katsuhisa.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Mar 30, 2019
Jets outplay East rival Brex, extend winning streak to 11
Between them, the Chiba Jets Funabashi and Tochigi Brex have won a remarkable 85 of 102 regular-season games this season.
Japanese stripper bids to have her porn movies taken off internet
Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
Kishida defends planned rule to revoke foreigners' residency
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a meeting of the Lower House Judicial Affairs Committee on Wednesday.
Human bone-like objects found at Nippon Steel plant’s molten iron pot, with one worker missing
Police believe it’s highly possible that human bones found in a molten iron pot at Nippon Steel's Oita factory belong to a missing male employee.
Japanese billionaire sues Meta over investment scams using his image
Entrepreneurs Yusaku Maezawa (second from right) and Takafumi Horie (third from right) attend a study session on fake social media ads and investment scams at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo on April 10.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.
Unraveling the Japanese prose of Yukio Mishima
Author Yukio Mishima accepts the Arts Festival Award in the drama category at the 20th Arts Festival Award Ceremony on Jan. 22, 1966.
New Taiwan president to set tone for ties with China at inauguration
Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te arrives at the CyberSec 2024 Exhibition in Taipei on Wednesday.
Japanese billionaire sues Meta over investment scams using his image
Entrepreneurs Yusaku Maezawa (second from right) and Takafumi Horie (third from right) attend a study session on fake social media ads and investment scams at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo on April 10.
Japanese rap creates its mecca in Pop Yours
Tokyo-based artist Jumadiba says he forgoes the label of simply “rap” for his music because the Japanese rap scene isn’t confined to a particular sound.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.

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