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JAPAN
Apr 12, 2017
JAL and ANA say overbooking violence would never happen in Japan
The violent video of a passenger being forcibly removed from an overbooked United Airlines flight on Sunday has gone viral around the world, including in Japan, sparking outcry and concern that a similar incident could happen here.
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SOCCER
Apr 5, 2017
Late Ibrahimovic penalty rescues point for United
Manchester United's struggle to achieve a top-four finish continued on Tuesday as Zlatan Ibrahimovic came to the rescue with an added-time penalty to salvage a 1-1 draw against Everton in their Premier League clash at Old Trafford.
EDITORIALS
Mar 30, 2017
The U.K.-EU divorce begins
Whatever the outcome of Brexit, one thing is certain: The process will not be easy or painless.
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 30, 2017
Let reason rule the day
Negotiators on both sides of the Brexit table need to exercise restraint and be willing to search for mutually acceptable compromises.
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 30, 2017
For Britain, the real work on Brexit starts now
On Wednesday, British Prime Minister Theresa May began Britain's exit from the European Union by invoking Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty.
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 30, 2017
Leaving the EU doesn't have to be a disaster
A friendly parting between the U.K. and EU is still possible, and in both sides' best interests.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 23, 2017
U.S. trounces Puerto Rico to capture first WBC crown
It will take time to determine whether the United States' first World Baseball Classic title was the spark needed to ignite greater interest in the tournament in the nation from which baseball originated, and, most importantly, from its biggest stars.
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COMMENTARY / World
Mar 23, 2017
May threatening mayhem
Theresa May's vision for post-Brexit Britain is 50 years too late in its official articulation, and 150-200 years too late in having the means of accomplishment.
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BASEBALL
Mar 22, 2017
Japan falls to U.S. in World Baseball Classic semifinal
For six games, Samurai Japan came up with the big hit or made the important play. But in the crucial stanza of their seventh game at this World Baseball Classic, on a rainy Tuesday night in Southern California, the game-changing moment slipped out of the their grasp.
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BASEBALL
Mar 21, 2017
Players encouraged by growing interest in WBC
Adam Jones on Saturday night in San Diego made the catch heard 'round the World Baseball Classic when he leapt against the wall to rob Manny Machado of a home run.
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SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Mar 17, 2017
Pogba's disappointing season comes at heavy price
The reason Paul Pogba joined Manchester United in a world record £89 million transfer last summer is the same as why he left Old Trafford for Juventus as an 18-year-old in 2012) — Mino Raiola, his agent.
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SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Mar 10, 2017
Wenger's long run with Arsenal likely near the end
When you are a multimillionaire and you are two years past the retirement age with most of those who judge your work urging you to leave your job, why not call it a day?
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ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 27, 2017
North Korea spy agency runs arms operation out of Malaysia, U.N. says
It is in Kuala Lumpur's "Little India" neighborhood, behind an unmarked door on the second floor of a rundown building, where a military equipment company called Glocom says it has its office.
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SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Feb 24, 2017
Model club Southampton hoping to claim silverware
Some clubs change managers regularly and most still don't get it right.
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COMMENTARY / World
Feb 22, 2017
Trump is from Mars, Guterres is from Venus
The U.S. president and U.N. secretary-general are polar opposites, but if the world is to weather the gathering storm, the two will have to work together.

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