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BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Dec 4, 2019
Japan hopes U.S. trade deal will provide bulwark against Trump's unpredictability
The U.S.-Japan trade agreement is a gamble for Tokyo and will show whether concluding such a deal with Trump is a sufficient insurance policy that discourages him from making future demands.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Dec 4, 2019
As nuclear talks falter, next move for North Korea's Kim may be missile test over Japan
Kim Jong Un is back in the saddle — literally — and apparently ready to make a decision on what kind of "Christmas present" North Korea will offer the U.S. as a year-end deadline for progress in nuclear talks with Washington approaches.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 4, 2019
Carmakers shedding 80,000 jobs globally as electric era upends industry
It's turning out to be one of the worst years ever for auto workers across the globe amid shrinking demand and a tectonic shift in vehicle technology, with Daimler AG and Audi announcing almost 20,000 job cuts in just the past week.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Dec 4, 2019
Trump says China trade deal may have to wait until after 2020 presidential election
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday a trade deal with China might have to wait until after the U.S. presidential election in November 2020, denting hopes that the two largest economies would soon reach an initial deal to ease their damaging trade war.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Dec 4, 2019
U.S. House report calls evidence of abuse by Trump 'overwhelming'
House Democrats have laid out their most comprehensive case yet for impeaching Donald Trump, declaring the president "a clear and present danger" over his rush to get foreign governments to investigate a political rival and making his intimidation of witnesses tantamount to a crime.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 4, 2019
U.S. House approves Uighur bill demanding sanctions on senior Chinese officials
The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a bill that would require the Trump administration to toughen its response to China's crackdown on its Muslim minority, drawing swift condemnation from Beijing.
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.

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