November 17, 2016

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HEADLINES

Noon news

  • November 17, 2016
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HEADLINES

Morning news

  • November 17, 2016
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INTERNATIONAL

U.S. expert stresses significance of Abe-Trump meeting

  • November 17, 2016
  • , NTV
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INTERNATIONAL

PM’s advisor Kawai meets with members of Trump’s transition team

  • November 17, 2016
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INTERNATIONAL

PM Abe leaves for New York

  • November 17, 2016
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INTERNATIONAL

Abe diplomacy to face paramount challenges

  • November 16, 2016
  • , TVAsahi
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INTERNATIONAL

Japan, Russia mulling joint development of 4 islands as symbol of bilateral cooperation

  • November 17, 2016
  • , Hokkaido Shimbun digital , 9:35 a.m.
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INTERNATIONAL

Russian FM Lavrov proposes new Asia-Pacific free trade system

  • NOvember 17, 2016
  • , Yomiuri , p. 9
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INTERNATIONAL

Interview: Trump won’t pull US forces out of Japan, says former PM adviser

  • November 17, 2016
  • , Nikkei Asian Review , 2:30 am
  • English Press

INTERNATIONAL

Survey of newspaper editorials on Trump’s victory

  • November 16, 2016
  • , Sankei , p. 6
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INTERNATIONAL

INTERNATIONAL

INTERNATIONAL

INTERNATIONAL

Inada calls for defense cooperation with ASEAN

  • November 17, 2016
  • , Asahi
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INTERNATIONAL

Funds paid out to 23 former comfort women by ROK foundation

  • November 17, 2016
  • , Mainichi , p. 2
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INTERNATIONAL

Abe heads to Argentina for first state visit by Japanese leader in 57 years

  • November 17, 2016
  • , Mainichi , p. 5
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INTERNATIONAL

Asylum seekers trapped in limbo as Japan keeps door closed

  • Nov 16, 2016
  • , The Japan Times
  • English Press

ECONOMY

Abe pitches Japan’s bullet trains to Malaysia

  • November 16, 2016
  • , Nikkei Asian Review , 8:30 pm
  • English Press

ECONOMY

TPP minister: Policy of including U.S. in TPP remains unchanged

  • November 17, 2016
  • , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 7
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ECONOMY

Editorial: Japan must express resolve to promote free trade in debates on TPP approval

  • November 16, 2016
  • , The Japan News , 7:48 pm
  • English Press

ECONOMY

Cartoon: Abe and Trump in NYC

  • , Asahi
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ECONOMY

Cartoon: Steamrolling the TPP bills

  • November 16, 2016
  • , Akahata , p. 2
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ECONOMY

Nuclear regulator approves operation of Mihama reactor beyond 40-year limit

  • November 17, 2016
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ECONOMY

Japan’s Abe, seeking stimulus, pushes hard on pay hikes

  • November 17, 2016
  • , Nikkei Asian Review , 6:00 am
  • English Press

ECONOMY

LDP embarks on discussions on reviewing spousal tax deduction

  • November 17, 2016
  • , Nikkei , p. 5
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ECONOMY

Opposition camp hopes to strengthen overtime penalties on employers

  • November 16, 2016
  • , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 7
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ECONOMY

Panel OK’s 50% cut in Opdivo price

  • November 16, 2016
  • , The Japan News , 8:16 pm
  • English Press

ECONOMY

“TITP trainees are not labor force,” Ministry of Justice

  • November 17, 2016
  • , Yomiuri , p. 39
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ECONOMY

Editorial: NRA decision on aging reactors is irresponsible and unnecessary

  • November 17, 2016
  • , The Asahi Shimbun , 14:30
  • English Press

ECONOMY

Japan estimates foreign tourists to reach around 24 mil. by year-end

  • November, 16 2016
  • , Kyodo News , 23:04
  • English Press

SECURITY

Hawaii governor willing to accept more U.S. troops from Okinawa

  • November 17, 2016
  • , Ryukyu Shimpo
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SECURITY

Okinawa submits requests to central government on NTA return

  • November 16, 2016
  • , Ryukyu Shimpo
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SECURITY

Full text of gov’t stance on rush-to-the-rescue operations

  • November 16, 2016
  • , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 6
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SECURITY

Editorial: GSDF unit must perform new rescue mission while ensuring its safety

  • November 16, 2016
  • , The Japan News , 7:51 pm
  • English Press

SECURITY

Editorial: Caution needed over new GSDF mission abroad

  • November 16, 2016
  • , The Mainichi
  • English Press

SECURITY

Court rejects demand for flight suspension at Futenma base in Okinawa

  • November 17, 2016
  • , Kyodo News , 2:35 p.m.
  • English Press

SECURITY

Learn about sympathy budget at documentary film screening and lecture

  • November 16, 2016
  • , Kanagawa Shimbun , p. 21
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SECURITY

Anti-base sentiment expression deleted from USMC briefing material

  • November 17, 2016
  • , Mainichi , p. 26
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SECURITY

DOD official discusses host nation support with LDP official

  • November 17, 2016
  • , Nikkei
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POLITICS

Prime minister’s schedule on November 16

  • November 16, 2016
  • , Nikkei , p. 4
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POLITICS

Strength of parliamentary groups in Diet

  • November 17, 2016
  • , Mainichi , p. 3
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POLITICS

Main views of eight political parties/groups on constitutional amendment

  • November 17, 2016
  • , Nikkei , p. 4
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POLITICS

DP’s Renho says coalition government proposal “JCP’s one-sided idea”

  • November 17, 2016
  • , Yomiuri , p. 4
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POLITICS

DP and JCP join forces in blocking discussions on constitutional reform

  • November 17, 2016
  • , Yomiuri , p. 3
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SCIENCE

Japan to expand R&D tax break to service sector

  • November 17, 2016
  • , Nikkei Asian Review , 2:45 am
  • English Press

SCIENCE

Secretary Kerry reiterates commitment to Paris Agreement

  • November 17, 2016
  • , Asahi
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SOCIETY

Film on American POW hibakusha screened for first time in Hiroshima

  • November 12, 2016
  • , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 29
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TV PROGRAMS

South Korean President Park

  • November 16, 2016
  • , NHK
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