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Japan to spend around $17 billion to subsidize education: media
World
November 25, 2017
Japan to spend around $17 billion to subsidize education: media
Japan’s government will set aside around 2 trillion yen ($17.93 billion) to subsidize education costs and improve elderly care as…
North Korea listed as terror sponsor, Japan, South Korea welcome move
World
November 21, 2017
North Korea listed as terror sponsor, Japan, South Korea welcome move
South Korea and Japan on Tuesday welcomed US President Donald Trump putting North Korea back on a list of state…
Japan in UN bid to save Syria gas attacks probe
Middle East
November 18, 2017
Japan in UN bid to save Syria gas attacks probe
The UN Security Council was expected to vote, probably on Friday, on a 30-day extension of a UN-led investigation of…
Trump breaks the link as handshake photo op goes awry
World
November 13, 2017
Trump breaks the link as handshake photo op goes awry
Donald Trump was all fingers and thumbs during a carefully choreographed photo op Monday at a summit of world leaders,…
US cities, states defy Trump, still back Paris climate deal
Environment
November 11, 2017
US cities, states defy Trump, still back Paris climate deal
A group of US states, cities, businesses and universities said Saturday they are still committed to curbing global warming even…
Japan to impose additional sanctions on North Korea
World
November 7, 2017
Japan to impose additional sanctions on North Korea
Japan will impose additional sanctions on North Korea in response to the continuing threat posed by its missile and nuclear…
Trump says stands with Japan against North Korean ‘menace’, working on trade
World
November 6, 2017
Trump says stands with Japan against North Korean ‘menace’, working on trade
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that America stood with close ally Japan against the North Korean “menace” and…
Trump lands in Japan, says US and allies are prepared to defend freedom
World
November 5, 2017
Trump lands in Japan, says US and allies are prepared to defend freedom
US President Donald Trump ramped up his tough rhetoric against North Korea when he arrived in Japan on Sunday, saying…
Trump heads to Japan with North Korea on his mind
World
November 4, 2017
Trump heads to Japan with North Korea on his mind
US President Donald Trump heads to Japan on the first stop of his five-nation tour of Asia on Saturday, looking…
Security and trade challenge Trump on first Asia trip
World
November 3, 2017
Security and trade challenge Trump on first Asia trip
Security and trade will loom large during President Donald Trump’s first official visit to Asia, which begins Sunday in Japan.…