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SHINZO ABE

Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 20, 2016
Abe urges TPP approval in meeting with Clinton in New York
Prime Minister Abe stresses the import of TPP ratification to U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, who opposes the deal.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 17, 2016
Abe to seek Cuba's help over North Korea and boost trade during trip
In the first ever visit to Cuba by a Japanese prime minister, Abe hopes to gain Havana's support in dealing with its ally Pyongyang over its nuclear provocations.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 16, 2016
U.S. faces loss of credibility if TPP not ratified by end of year
The United States will lose its credibility in the Asia-Pacific region if Congress does not ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact by the end of the year, a former senior U.S. trade official said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Sep 16, 2016
In sexless Japan, almost half of single young men and women are virgins: survey
In a survey of young people, around 42 percent of the men and 44.2 percent of the women who responded said they'd never had sex.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 14, 2016
East Hokkaido waits on Abe-Putin talks over Russia-held isles
In Hokkaido's far east, Nemuro feels nothing like a typical Japanese city. Mist and fog often shroud the area in the summertime. During July and August, while much of the country bakes in 30 degree-plus temperatures, it's just over 20 degrees in Nemuro.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 6, 2016
Abe could play peacemaker role after Philippine president stirs anger, voices regret for Obama insult
Rodrigo Duterte expresses regret for comments in which he called U.S. President Barack Obama a 'son of a bitch' as the two leaders sought to tamp down the controversy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 5, 2016
In report, Japan warns Brexit may drive finance, pharmaceutical investment to EU
Japan has warned Britain that its exit from the European Union could prompt Japanese financial institutions to relocate from London and listed a raft of concerns from Japanese companies about the transition away from the EU.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 1, 2016
Abe-Putin chat may clarify 'new approach' to isle row
In May the two leaders agreed to take a new tack to solving the territorial dispute over four islands off Hokkaido.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 31, 2016
Kremlin blindsides Tokyo with premature announcement of Putin visit
The Kremlin on Tuesday announced a visit by President Vladimir Putin to Japan that was news to Tokyo.
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Aug 31, 2016
LDP weighs leader's term limits as Abe angles to stay in power
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party is expected to kick off discussions as soon as next month over whether to revise internal rules to allow Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to run for a third term in the next LDP presidential race to be held by September 2018.
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 28, 2016
Abe dangles $30 billion at Africa leaders in Nairobi in counter to China
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's pledge Saturday to invest $30 billion to boost African growth and infrastructure over the next three years comes as he seeks to win over national leaders already being wooed by China and the U.S.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 24, 2016
India probes huge data leak at French submarine builder DCNS; Australian design unaffected
India is investigating damage caused to French Scorpene submarines that are being built in the country, the Defense Ministry said Wednesday, after the leak of documents relating to the vessel's combat capabilities.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 22, 2016
Akie Abe prays at Pearl Harbor, fueling speculation Japan's prime minister will follow suit
Known for making free-thinking comments and actions that are politically awkward for her husband, Akie Abe has done it again.
OLYMPICS
Aug 22, 2016
It's a me, Abe!
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made an cameo at the Rio 2016 Olympics' closing ceremony. While his presence was not unexpected, as Tokyo will be hosting the 2020 Olympics, his unusual entrance was another matter. Naturally, the internet had something to say about it.
OLYMPICS
Aug 22, 2016
Rio passes Olympic flag to Tokyo, 'Super Abe' during closing ceremony
Tokyo took center stage as Rio de Janeiro handed over the Olympic flag to the 2020 host city at a rain-lashed but joyous closing ceremony for the Rio Games on Sunday.
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Aug 20, 2016
How to teach moral education in a relative age?
The wartime moral ideal was blind obedience and self-sacrificing devotion to the nation. Could the upgrading of moral education be a first step on the road back to that?
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Aug 17, 2016
Cold War relic or necessary evil? U.S. 'no first use' nuclear proposal stirs divisions in Asia
Nuclear proliferation has been a vexing but important issue for U.S. President Barack Obama during his two terms in office.
EDITORIALS
Aug 17, 2016
Time to reassess economic policy
The BOJ and government policymakers need to make a candid assessment on whether they have set the right economic policy priorities.
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 15, 2016
Emperor expresses 'deep remorse' for war on 71st anniversary of surrender; Abe does not
Emperor Akihito on Monday expressed "deep remorse" over World War II during the annual commemoration service at Nippon Budokan Hall in Tokyo marking Japan's surrender while Prime Minister Shinzo Abe used more ambiguous wording.
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 15, 2016
Forgoing visit, Abe sends ritual offering to Yasukuni Shrine on war anniversary
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe avoids visiting the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine and instead dispatches a proxy.

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