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United Airlines Barred From Russian Airspace ‘For Diplomatic Reasons,’ Pilot Announces…

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A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Shanghai, China was diverted from flying over Russian airspace for “diplomatic reasons” early Wednesday morning, passengers on the flight say. Those diplomatic concerns forced the flight to refuel at Tokyo’s Narita airport, the flight’s captain told passengers, several of whom posted about it on social media…

Westinghouse Bankruptcy Puts Fate of Four U.S. Nuclear Reactors in Limbo…

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When Westinghouse Electric filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Wednesday morning, few were surprised as the outcome was the only one which allowed the company’s troubled, and near-insolvent Japanese parent, Toshiba, to continue operating, even if it meant the bankruptcy of the iconic company. Westinghouse was one of the originators of the nuclear age, […]

Tillerson Unveils New U.S. Approach to North Korea While on Asian Tour…

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Tillerson noted that “North Korea and its people need not fear the United States or their neighbours in the region who seek only to live in peace with North Korea.” Japan’s top diplomat said Tokyo and Washington are not planning to put up with North Korea’s nuclear and missile program. “We exchanged views on the […]

Japan Sending Largest Warship for Biggest Show of Force Since WWII in S. China Sea…

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Japan is planning to dispatch its largest warship to the disputed South China Sea for a three-month tour, multiple sources told Reuters. The move would be Tokyo’s biggest show of naval force since World War II. The helicopter carrier ‘Izumo’ will set off in May, making stops in Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines and Sri Lanka […]

Abe, Trump Agree to Discuss 2-Way Trade Framework After U.S. TPP Exit…

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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed Friday to discuss a bilateral trade framework in the wake of the U.S. withdrawal from the multilateral Trans-Pacific Partnership. “We will seek a trading relationship that is free, fair and reciprocal, benefiting both of our countries,” Trump told a joint press conference after the […]

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