September 12, 2017

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HEADLINES

Noon news

  • September 12, 2017
  • , All TV networks
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HEADLINES

Morning news

  • September 12, 2017
  • , All newspapers and TV networks
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INTERNATIONAL

Japanese woman rumored to be among ISIL fighters’ wives

  • September 12, 2017
  • , Fuji TV
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INTERNATIONAL

PM Abe welcomes new UNSC sanctions resolution

  • September 12, 2017
  • , NHK
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INTERNATIONAL

INTERNATIONAL

INTERNATIONAL

Russian environment minister visited island claimed by Japan

  • September 12, 2017
  • , Kyodo News , 2:08 a.m.
  • English Press

INTERNATIONAL

Four major Chinese state banks notify DPRK passport holders of transaction suspension

  • September 12, 2017
  • , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 1
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INTERNATIONAL

Abe to visit India for talks with Modi, high-speed rail ceremony

  • September 12, 2017
  • , Kyodo News , 11:43 a.m.
  • English Press

INTERNATIONAL

Japanese wife of IS fighter reportedly seen in Iraqi camp

  • September 12, 2017
  • , Yomiuri , p. 7
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INTERNATIONAL

INTERNATIONAL

Defense Minister Onodera says DPRK threat level has increased

  • September 12, 2017
  • , Yomiuri , p. 4
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INTERNATIONAL

Japan, Cambodia agree that N. Korea should give up nuclear program

  • September 12, 2017
  • , Kyodo News , 3:06 p.m.
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INTERNATIONAL

South Korean FM to “respect” Supreme Court ruling on forced laborers’ claims

  • September 12, 2017
  • , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 3
  • English Press

INTERNATIONAL

Japanese industry minister arrives in Thailand, EEC in spotlight

  • September 11, 2017
  • , Kyodo News , 9:32 p.m.
  • English Press

INTERNATIONAL

Komeito Chief Yamaguchi to leave for Russia today

  • September 12, 2017
  • , Mainichi , p. 5
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INTERNATIONAL

Ex-PM Noda relates events leading to nationalization of Senkakus in 2012

  • September 12, 2017
  • , Asahi , p. 3
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INTERNATIONAL

UN sanctions resolution on North Korea includes oil export cap

  • September 12, 2017
  • , All national papers
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INTERNATIONAL

North Korea sends warning ahead of vote on sanctions resolution

  • September 12, 2017
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INTERNATIONAL

INTERNATIONAL

Foreign Minister Kono meets with Middle East counterparts

  • September 11, 2017
  • , Asahi evening edition
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ECONOMY

Vietnam objects to TPP’s “yarn forward” provision

  • September 10, 2017
  • , Nikkei , p. 3
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ECONOMY

Japan to extend package loan to support India’s infrastructure projects

  • September 10, 2017
  • , Sankei , p. 4
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ECONOMY

RCEP nations to make maximum efforts to reach agreement by year-end

  • September 12, 2017
  • , Asahi, Yomiuri
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SECURITY

U.S. says pilot error caused Osprey crash off Nago

  • September 12, 2017
  • , Okinawa Times, Ryukyu Shimpo
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SECURITY

MOD chief says Aegis Ashore to be introduced as quickly as possible

  • September 12, 2017
  • , Nikkei , p. 4
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SECURITY

Onaga demands Japan be allowed to investigate accidents involving U.S. military personnel

  • September 12, 2017
  • , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 3
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SECURITY

U.S. says pilot error led to Dec. Osprey crash-landing off Okinawa

  • September 11, 2017
  • , Kyodo News , 4:32 p.m.
  • English Press

SECURITY

Frustration growing within LDP over selection of candidate for Nago mayor

  • September 12, 2017
  • , Mainichi , p. 5
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SECURITY

Abe seeks strengthening of defense capability

  • September 11, 2017
  • , The Japan News , 8:30 p.m.
  • English Press

SECURITY

Japan increases procurement of defense equipment from U.S. in FY18 budget

  • September 12, 2017
  • , Akahata , p. 3
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SECURITY

Editorial: Protect Japan’s sovereignty via JCG’s proper enforcement of relevant laws

  • September 11, 2017
  • , The Japan News , 8:21 p.m.
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SECURITY

Osprey night flights increase 1.5-fold

  • September 9, 2017
  • , Ryukyu Shimpo , p. 1
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SECURITY

Okinawa governor calls for SOFA revision

  • September 12, 2017
  • , Mainichi, Tokyo Shimbun
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POLITICS

Prime minister’s schedule on Sept.10-11, 2017

  • September 12, 2017
  • , Nikkei , p. 4
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POLITICS

Former DP member Hosono meets with Tokyo Governor Koike over forming new party

  • September 12, 2017
  • , Yomiuri , p. 4
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POLITICS

Five DP members mull leaving party

  • September 12, 2017
  • , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 6
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POLITICS

Japan human resources development panel holds 1st meeting

  • September 11, 2017
  • , Jiji Press , 10:22 p.m.
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POLITICS

Interview with former PM Hosokawa on Tokyo Gov. Koike

  • September 10, 2017
  • , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 3
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OPINION POLLS

Cabinet approval rating recovers to 50%, Yomiuri poll

  • September 12, 2017
  • , Yomiuri , p. 1
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OPINION POLLS

Opinion poll & results from Yomiuri Shimbun

  • September 12, 2017
  • , Yomiuri , p. 10
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OPINION POLLS

Cabinet and political party support rates, NHK public opinion poll

  • September 11, 2017
  • , NHK , Online 7:04 p.m.
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OPINION POLLS

Cabinet support rebounds to 50%

  • September 12, 2017
  • , Asahi, Yomiuri
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SCIENCE

Startup Astroscale partners with JAXA to tidy up outer space

  • September 12, 2017
  • , Nikkei Asian Review , 1:50 p.m.
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SOCIETY

Japanese sprinter breaks 10-second barrier

  • September 11, 2017
  • , NHK
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SOCIETY

Difficulty of “enforcing” handover of children

  • September 9, 2017
  • , Asahi , p. 3
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