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China digs in for protracted trade fight with US
World
May 26, 2019
China digs in for protracted trade fight with US
China is digging in for a tough period of deteriorating ties with the United States, fanning the flames of patriotism…
Trump downplays North Korea launches on Japan visit
World
May 26, 2019
Trump downplays North Korea launches on Japan visit
US President Donald Trump on Sunday played down recent missile launches by North Korea as he teed off a state…
Bolton says N. Korea missile tests violated UN resolutions
World
May 25, 2019
Bolton says N. Korea missile tests violated UN resolutions
TOKYO (AP) — US national security adviser John Bolton on Saturday called a series of short-range missile tests by North…
Trump, Abe to burnish ties over golf, sumo and steak
World
May 25, 2019
Trump, Abe to burnish ties over golf, sumo and steak
US President Donald Trump arrives in Japan on Saturday for a four-day trip likely to be dominated by warm words…
Japan’s economy shows better-than-expected growth
World
May 20, 2019
Japan’s economy shows better-than-expected growth
Japanese GDP expanded a better-than-expected 0.5 percent in the first quarter of this year, official data showed Monday, although analysts…
Give ’em shell: turtles stick neck out for Japan rice forecast
World
May 13, 2019
Give ’em shell: turtles stick neck out for Japan rice forecast
In an ancient ceremony that occurs only once every imperial era, Japanese palace courtiers in traditional robes and hats decided…
Warm on North, chilly to South: Japan’s Korea strategy could pose risks
World
May 8, 2019
Warm on North, chilly to South: Japan’s Korea strategy could pose risks
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is reaching out to North Korea in the hope of arranging a…
End of an era: Japan’s emperor kicks off abdication rites
World
April 30, 2019
End of an era: Japan’s emperor kicks off abdication rites
Draped in ornate golden-brown robes and wearing a towering black hat, Japan’s Emperor Akihito on Tuesday kicked off ceremonies for…
Ghosn’s trial to be delayed possibly until next year: media
World
April 27, 2019
Ghosn’s trial to be delayed possibly until next year: media
Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn’s trial, which was expected to begin in September, will be delayed, local media said Saturday,…
Ghosn hit with fresh charge in Japan, files for bail
World
April 22, 2019
Ghosn hit with fresh charge in Japan, files for bail
Japanese authorities on Monday hit Carlos Ghosn with a fresh charge of aggravated breach of trust, the fourth indictment against…