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Ghosn says arrest was result of ‘plot and treason’: Nikkei
World
January 30, 2019
Ghosn says arrest was result of ‘plot and treason’: Nikkei
Detained auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn believes his arrest and the charges against him are the result of a “plot…
Tipples and trash: A Japan waste plant opens its doors
Environment
January 29, 2019
Tipples and trash: A Japan waste plant opens its doors
A group of young Japanese snap selfies as they knock back a few drinks on a Friday night. But…
Nissan faces SEC probe over executive pay
World
January 28, 2019
Nissan faces SEC probe over executive pay
The US Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating Nissan over executive pay, the firm said Monday, the latest blow…
Blackmail letters with suspected cyanide sent to Japanese firms
World
January 27, 2019
Blackmail letters with suspected cyanide sent to Japanese firms
Nine Japanese companies, including drugmakers and a newspaper, have received blackmail letters containing white powder suspected to be cyanide,…
Putin, Abe hold summit to break island impasse
World
January 22, 2019
Putin, Abe hold summit to break island impasse
Russia and Japan’s leaders meet for talks in Moscow Tuesday over the disputed island chain that has long prevented…
Tokyo court denies ex-Nissan chief Ghosn’s bail request
World
January 22, 2019
Tokyo court denies ex-Nissan chief Ghosn’s bail request
Carlos Ghosn is likely to remain in Japanese custody for the foreseeable future after a Tokyo court denied him…
‘World’s oldest man’ dies in Japan at 113
Life & Style
January 21, 2019
‘World’s oldest man’ dies in Japan at 113
“World’s oldest man” Masazo Nonaka, who was born just two years after the Wright brothers launched humanity’s first powered…
Ghosn awaits fate after vowing to stay in Japan if bailed
World
January 21, 2019
Ghosn awaits fate after vowing to stay in Japan if bailed
Carlos Ghosn will learn his fate Monday as a Tokyo court rules on his bail request after he vowed…
Davos sees crises aplenty, but few world leaders
Business
January 18, 2019
Davos sees crises aplenty, but few world leaders
MILAN (Reuters) – An array of crises will keep several world leaders away from the annual World Economic Forum in…
Tokyo court denies ex-Nissan chief Ghosn’s bail request
World
January 15, 2019
Tokyo court denies ex-Nissan chief Ghosn’s bail request
A Tokyo court on Tuesday rejected a request by former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn for bail following fresh charges,…