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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 16, 2018
Middle East resembles the situation before World War I
History shows how in sufficiently complex situations, chain reactions can cause small events to cascade into big changes.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 16, 2018
Strike on Syria gives Japan preview of stealthy new 'standoff' missile it is looking to buy
Japan was given a preview of the stealthy JASSM-ER "standoff" missiles it is considering purchasing after U.S. officials said B-1B bombers launched the weapons Friday for the first time in combat during strikes on the Syrian regime.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 16, 2018
May agrees to hold Parliament debate on U.K. attack on Syria
British Prime Minister Theresa May has conceded that lawmakers should have a retrospective debate — and possibly a vote — on her decision to take part in the bombing of Syria with the U.S. and France.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 16, 2018
Putin threatens global 'chaos' if West hits Syria again as U.S. eyes fresh sanctions
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Sunday that further Western attacks on Syria would bring chaos to world affairs, as Washington prepared to increase pressure on Russia with new economic sanctions.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 16, 2018
Arab leaders demand probe into Syria chemical attacks, condemn Iran
An Arab League summit called on Sunday for an international probe into the "criminal" use of chemical weapons in Syria and condemned what it saw as Iran's interference in the affairs of other countries.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Apr 15, 2018
As Kim-Trump summit approaches, Syria strikes evoke memories of Gadhafi's gruesome fate for North Korea
Could the decision to strike Syrian targets after a recent chemical weapons attack impact the planned landmark summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un?
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Apr 15, 2018
In Syria strikes, U.S. blurs red line for intervention
With the latest U.S. missile strikes, President Donald Trump appears to have reset America's red line for military intervention in Syria over the use of chemical weapons.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 14, 2018
Full text of U.S. President Trump's announcement of strikes on Syria
The following is the full text of U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks on Friday announcing military strikes targeting Syrian President Bashar Assad's chemical weapons capabilities after a poison gas attack that killed at least 60 people last week.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 12, 2018
Airlines reroute flights to avoid possible airstrikes on Syria
Some major airlines were rerouting flights on Wednesday after Europe's air traffic control agency warned aircraft flying in the eastern Mediterranean to exercise caution due to possible airstrikes into Syria.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 12, 2018
Russia says it's tracking U.S. carrier strike group heading toward Syria
The Russian military said on Wednesday it was closely watching the situation around Syria and was aware of the movements of a U.S. naval strike force headed for the Gulf.
WORLD
Apr 11, 2018
As Syria tensions surge, Russian fighter jet buzzes French warship in breach of international law
Reuters
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 11, 2018
Eurocontrol warns airlines to be cautious about possible airstrikes into Syria in next 72 hours
Pan-European air traffic control agency Eurocontrol on Tuesday warned airlines to exercise caution in the eastern Mediterranean due to the possible launch of air strikes into Syria in next 72 hours.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 10, 2018
U.S. media never ever gives peace a chance
American political culture has devolved from the Vietnam era, when pacifists were marginalized, to a knee-jerk bellicosity in which they don't exist as part of the debate.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 10, 2018
U.S. weighs multinational military response to Syria attack, sources say
The United States is weighing a multinational military response to the suspected Syrian poison gas attack, U.S. officials said Monday, as experts listed several key facilities that could be viable targets.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 9, 2018
Trump must back up Syria tough talk or risk hurting his position with North Korea: U.S. senator
U.S. President Donald Trump must follow through on his threat of a "big price to pay" after a suspected chemical attack in Syria, or risk losing credibility in dealings with North Korea and other U.S. adversaries, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 9, 2018
Rebel fighters, and hostages, begin leaving Syria's besieged Douma after weeks of bombardments
Rebel fighters began leaving the devastated Syrian city of Douma on Sunday in the first phase of a Russian-sponsored deal to evacuate thousands of rebels from the besieged enclave, state media said.
WORLD
Apr 9, 2018
Syria gas attack reports just 'excuse' for military action by U.S. and its Western allies: Iran
Iran's Foreign Ministry said on Sunday reports of a gas attack in Syria were not based on facts and were an "an excuse" by the United States and Western countries to take military action against Damascus, the official Iranian news agency IRNA reported.
WORLD / Politics
Apr 9, 2018
UNSC expected to meet Monday on alleged Syria chemical attack
The United Nations Security Council is likely to meet Monday afternoon over the recent chemical attack in Syria at the request of the United States and several other members, diplomats said on Sunday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 8, 2018
Damascus denies being behind reported gas attack on civilians in Syrian rebel enclave of Ghouta
A Syrian rebel group accused government forces Saturday of dropping a barrel bomb containing poisonous chemicals on civilians in eastern Ghouta, and a medical relief organization said 41 people had been killed in chemical attacks on the area.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 2, 2018
GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham saysSyria troop exit would revive Islamic State
A senior Republican senator on Sunday warned U.S. President Donald Trump against pulling U.S. troops from Syria, saying it would lead to a resurgence of Islamic State and increased Iranian sway over the Syrian government in Damascus.

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