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Renault denounces Nissan over Ghosn investigation: report
World
February 10, 2019
Renault denounces Nissan over Ghosn investigation: report
Lawyers for French carmaker Renault have criticized their Japanese alliance partner Nissan for its handling of an internal probe into…
Germany’s Merkel says ‘still time’ to find Brexit solution
World
February 5, 2019
Germany’s Merkel says ‘still time’ to find Brexit solution
There is still time to find a solution to Britain’s exit from the EU, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Tuesday,…
First Mission of Egyptian-Japanese schools arrives in Japan
Egypt
February 3, 2019
First Mission of Egyptian-Japanese schools arrives in Japan
Egypt’s Ministry of Education announced on Sunday that the mission for Egyptian-Japanese schools, including 21 headmasters and 21 teachers,…
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…