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U S PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 16, 2015
Criticism of Clinton debate remarks on 9/11, Wall Street money won't resonate: aide
A top aide to U.S. Democratic presidential contender Hillary Rodham Clinton said on Sunday that criticism of her remarks in Saturday's debate regarding 9/11 and Wall Street campaign contributions would not resonate with average voters.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 15, 2015
Trump's art of the deal: Dispute your bills
Donald Trump has a message for anyone who agrees to do a job for him: If I don't like your work or I think you're trying to rip me off, don't expect to be paid in full.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 11, 2015
Jeb Bush survives Republican debate with steady performance
A steadfast performance by Jeb Bush in Tuesday's Republican debate has halted the sense of desperation around his U.S. presidential campaign and may buy him time to counter the rise of chief rival Marco Rubio.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 9, 2015
Republican candidates pitch 'Old America'
The Republican presidential candidates are pitching a return to 'the Old America,' when the country was whiter, men were in charge, government was smaller and religion more influential.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 7, 2015
Ben Carson's recollections of West Point, youth come under question
Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson's recollection of being offered a scholarship to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point was questioned on Friday, potentially damaging the credibility of the 64-year-old retired neurosurgeon.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 4, 2015
Clinton renews gun control push, calls for federal minimum wage of $12
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton on Tuesday renewed her pledge to take on the powerful U.S. gun lobby, and also called for a $12 federal minimum wage.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 3, 2015
Primaries are what keep the GOP from winning the White House
The Republican Party would likely have a better shot at winning the White House in 2016 if it let party power-brokers choose its candidate instead of primary voters.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 3, 2015
Christie says Obama doesn't back cops as president visits N.J. to pitch ex-con rehab
President Barack Obama announced new measures to smooth the integration of former criminals into society but his visit to New Jersey on Monday irked the state's governor, a struggling Republican presidential candidate.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 2, 2015
Republican candidates slam Obama's Syria strategy as sign of weakness, 'incrementalism'
Republican presidential candidates accused President Barack Obama on Sunday of showing weakness in U.S. policy in Syria, doubting that his small deployment of special operations troops will make much difference without a coherent broader strategy.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 2, 2015
Bush says rival Rubio no longer trying to break Washiington gridlock
Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush pressed his attack on rival Marco Rubio's record of missed Senate votes, saying it showed Rubio had "given up" on breaking through the political gridlock in Washington.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 2, 2015
Trump's 'Japan Is back' rhetoric signals campaign focus on alleged currency manipulation
Donald Trump's claim that "Japan is back" isn't the dominant view among economists. Apparently, the Bank of Japan agrees with his assessment.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 31, 2015
Powerful donor backs Rubio over Bush for U.S. president
One of the wealthiest and most influential Republican donors is throwing his support behind the presidential campaign of U.S. Senator Marco Rubio of Florida, the New York Times reported on Friday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 29, 2015
Trailing, Trump gets testy as candidates wade into GOP debate
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WORLD / Politics
Oct 26, 2015
Biden says he nixed White House run because it was too late to derail Clinton bid
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said he decided not to make a 2016 run for the White House after concluding he couldn't, so late in the game, put together a campaign that would derail Democratic front-runner Hillary Rodham Clinton.
WORLD / Politics
Oct 21, 2015
Cruz-, Rubio-backed immigration crackdown bill blocked by Senate
An immigration crackdown bill co-sponsored by the two Hispanic-Americans running for president was blocked Tuesday in the Senate by Democrats.
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 20, 2015
U.S. presidential candidates' flight from reality
There is a sobering disconnect between what America's presidential candidates are advocating and the large problems the country actually faces.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 20, 2015
Democrat Webb weighing possible independent bid for White House
Democratic presidential candidate Jim Webb is considering an independent bid for the White House, and will hold a news conference about his candidacy on Tuesday, his campaign said on Monday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 19, 2015
GOP head of Benghazi probe claims Clinton not being targeted, hits Republicans for saying otherwise
The Republican head of the congressional investigation into the Benghazi attack said on Sunday he is not targeting Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Rodham Clinton and such talk hurts the inquiry.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 19, 2015
Bush-Trump tit-for-tat over 9/11 blame continues
Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush transitioned from defense to offense on Sunday after criticism from rival Donald Trump that his brother, former President George W. Bush, carried some blame for the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Oct 14, 2015
Clinton's debate showing may spell trouble for Biden
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden faced an altered political dynamic on Wednesday after Hillary Rodham Clinton reasserted her command of the Democratic Party race during a debate that may have left little room for him to run.
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.
Japan passes bill to introduce 'blue ticket' fines for cyclists
A new system under which bicycle riders pay fines for minor traffic violations to escape criminal punishment is expected to be introduced in Japan no later than 2026.
Japan changes law to allow joint custody after divorce
Legislation that allows the option of joint custody of children after divorce is passed at the Upper House plenary session on Friday.
U.S. envoy to Japan makes landmark visit to front-line island near Taiwan
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel meets with members of the Self-Defense Forces stationed on Yonaguni, Okinawa Prefecture, on Friday.
Japan to review romanization system for first time in 70 years
An advisory panel to the education ministry will consider how the Japanese language should be transcribed into the Latin alphabet, including unifying different romanization styles currently in use.
Can AI-generated inventions be patented? A Tokyo court says no.
The Tokyo court's ruling comes amid ongoing debates on how to regulate generative AI and is part of a transnational class action lawsuit.
A new initiative rethinks old Tohoku crafts
The colored patterns of Tsuguru "nuri," made in Aomori Prefecture, are achieved by applying multiple coatings of lacquer, which are later polished down to reveal layers of colors beneath.
Xi and Putin mark ‘new era’ amid efforts to counter U.S. ‘containment’
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend an event in Beijing on Thursday. During Putin's visit, the leaders showed off their growing alignment amid efforts to push back against the U.S.-led world order.
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.

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