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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Dec 3, 2019
Trump plays up 'good relationship' with North Korea's Kim, but hints at possibility of military action
U.S. President Donald Trump, well-known for his off-the-cuff remarks, hinted Tuesday at the possibility of military action against North Korea if necessary, despite emphasizing his "good relationship" with leader Kim Jong Un.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 3, 2019
China hints U.S. blacklist imminent in threat to trade talks
Chinese state media said Tuesday that the government will soon publish a list of "unreliable entities" that could lead to sanctions against U.S. companies, signaling trade talks between the two nations are increasingly under threat from disputes over human rights in Hong Kong and Xinjiang.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 3, 2019
North Korea warns it's up to the U.S. to decide what 'Christmas gift' it will get
North Korea has one question for the United States: Naughty or nice?
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 3, 2019
In face of China threat, Taiwan to invite U.S. experts to bolster defenses
Taiwan plans to invite U.S. military experts to visit to provide advice on bolstering the island's defenses, the defense ministry said on Monday, in the face of what Taipei views as a growing threat from its giant neighbor China.
BUSINESS / Tech
Dec 3, 2019
Russian apps could pose 'counterintelligence threat,' FBI says
The FBI is treating any mobile app that comes out of Russia as a "potential counterintelligence threat," the U.S.'s top law enforcement agency said in a letter to Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer.
BUSINESS
Dec 3, 2019
Twitter makes global changes to comply with privacy laws
Twitter Inc. is updating its global privacy policy to give users more information about what data advertisers might receive and is launching a site to provide clarity on its data protection efforts, the company said on Monday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Dec 3, 2019
U.S. Supreme Court justices wrestle over dismissing major gun case
U.S. Supreme Court justices on Monday grappled with whether to dismiss a challenge to a New York City handgun ordinance and sidestep a ruling that could lead to an expansion of gun rights.
JAPAN
Dec 2, 2019
Self-driving wheelchairs tested at Haneda Airport
Trials of next-generation self-driving electric wheelchairs have been carried out at Haneda Airport in Tokyo, to help elderly and other people get to boarding gates more easily.
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 2, 2019
CEO of Japan's Nomura unexpectedly steps down as restructuring bears fruit
Nomura Holdings Inc. Chief Executive Officer Koji Nagai is resigning after seven years in the post, handing over to his deputy at a time when an overseas restructuring is starting to bear fruit.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Dec 2, 2019
White House tells House Democrats that it will not participate in Wednesday impeachment hearing
The White House told Democratic lawmakers Sunday that U.S. President Donald Trump would not send legal counsel to participate in a congressional impeachment hearing this week, citing a lack of "fundamental fairness."
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Dec 2, 2019
Venezuelan opposition to probe report of wrongdoing by its lawmakers
Venezuela's opposition on Sunday said it will investigate alleged wrongdoing within its ranks after a media outlet reported that a group of opposition lawmakers had unduly advocated for a businessman linked to the government of President Nicolas Maduro.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Dec 2, 2019
Trump soon off to London for NATO summit, under pressure from Johnson to steer clear of British election
U.S. President Donald Trump leaves on Monday for a NATO summit in London and he is under pressure from British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to resist the temptation to wade into the British election campaign coming up later in December.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 2, 2019
U.S. asks U.K. to extradite ex-Autonomy billionaire boss Michael Lynch over allegations of securities fraud
The United States has formally requested the extradition of Michael Lynch, the British tech billionaire who sold his company to Hewlett Packard (HP) in an ill-fated $11.1 billion deal, to face charges including securities fraud, wire fraud and conspiracy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 2, 2019
Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, pope condemns 'virus' of consumerism
Pope Francis on Sunday urged people to resist the excesses of consumerism in the period leading up to Christmas, calling it a virus that attacks faith and offends the needy.
BUSINESS
Dec 2, 2019
China wants U.S. tariffs rolled back in phase one trade deal, Global Times reports
Beijing's priority in any phase one trade deal with the United States is the removal of existing tariffs on Chinese goods, China's Global Times newspaper said on Sunday, amid continued uncertainty on whether the two sides can strike a deal.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Dec 2, 2019
Trump faces two deadlines as U.S. Congress ramps up impeachment focus
U.S. President Donald Trump faced two deadlines in Congress this week as Democrats prepared to shift the focus of their impeachment inquiry from fact-finding to the consideration of possible charges of misconduct over his dealings with Ukraine.
WORLD
Nov 30, 2019
Russia tests hypersonic Kinjal missile in Arctic: sources
Russia's MiG-31K interceptor jet carried out a test of the Kinjal (Dagger) hypersonic missile in Russia's part of Arctic earlier this month, Tass news agency reported Saturday, citing two military sources.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 30, 2019
U.S. weighs regulations to further restrict Huawei suppliers abroad: sources
The U.S. government may expand its power to stop foreign shipments of products containing U.S. technology to China's Huawei amid frustration that the blacklisting of the company has failed to cut off supplies to the world's largest telecommunications equipment-maker, two sources said.
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 30, 2019
China mixing military and science in Arctic push, Denmark warns
China's military is increasingly using scientific research in the Arctic as a way into the region, a Danish intelligence service said on Friday, warning of an intensifying geopolitical rivalry in the north.
BUSINESS
Nov 30, 2019
Japanese panel wants to establish team to fight fake news, with help from U.S. tech giants
A government panel has drafted a proposal to create a public-private team to fight fake online news that U.S. tech giants would be asked to join.
From France to Mali, a deportee's struggle far from home
Moussa Sacko, a Malian deported from France — where he had lived since he was a young child — stands on a street in Bamako, Mali, in December. Compared with his home in France, Bamako feels like a different planet, Sacko said.
Tokyo ranked world’s richest city by GDP, with Osaka-Kobe also rated highly
Tokyo has a gross domestic product of $2.55 trillion, just ahead of New York’s $2.49 trillion and Greater Los Angeles’ $1.62 trillion, according to CEOWorld’s global wealth index.
Tokyo looks to keep ‘monster parents’ at bay with new protocols
New guidelines are addressing struggles by teachers to deal with the burden of parents who make irrational complaints that go beyond what is considered socially acceptable, often referred to as "monster parents," which is overwhelming their workload.
China delivers warning to U.S. and Japan with third aircraft carrier
The Fujian, China's third aircraft carrier, carries out sea trials at an unknown location in May last year.
Japan lawmakers eye firm response to Chinese envoy's threat to behead PM
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a Lower House Budget Committee meeting on Friday.
As Japan’s female leader rises, can she cross sumo’s sacred line?
Japan Sumo Association Chairman Hakkaku (front center) delivers a speech on the first day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at the Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Sunday. Centuries of belief and tradition still underpin the all-male association's stance of excluding women.
Takaichi doesn’t mince words on Taiwan, but dramatic policy shift unlikely
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi responds to questions during a House of Representatives Budget Committee session in parliament on Tuesday.
Florist Nicolai Bergmann flourishes outside the box
Florist Nicolai Bergmann shops for fresh flowers at the Ota flower market in Tokyo on Friday.
China delivers warning to U.S. and Japan with third aircraft carrier
The Fujian, China's third aircraft carrier, carries out sea trials at an unknown location in May last year.
Jenson Button brings end to an illustrious racing career intertwined with Japan
Jenson Button races for Honda during the Singapore Grand Prix in September 2008.

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