John Coates, the AOC president and IOC vice-president, discussed the call for sanctions against Iran in a phone call with IOC president Thomas Bach on Monday night. ( read original story ...)
New homes, highways boost flood risk on Turkey’s northern coast
When Mahmut Talic left his small hardware shop one summer evening, its displays of tools, insulation supplies and window frames were all neatly in their places. ( read original story ...)
Political prisoner says Turkey let down by European rights court
The European Court of Human Rights takes a long time to make decisions and, in the end, even if they rule that there has been a violation [of human rights], it doesn’t produce any practical results,” ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam jails four people over Britain truck tragedy
Vietnam has jailed four people over their roles in the death of 39 migrants found in a refrigerated truck in Britain last year, state media said. ( read original story ...)
Investors should avoid Japan for other Asian markets: Credit Suisse
Dan Fineman of Credit Suisse discusses why he prefers investing in Korea and other Asian markets to Japan right now . ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new leadership agenda could make jobs a bigger BOJ priority
Japan's central bank is likely to stress its readiness to help the government protect jobs this week, in a nod to expected new premier Yoshihide Suga's resolve to do whatever it takes to cushion the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan after Abe: Suga aims to consolidate power
The reform-minded enforcer of the ruling party is seen by some as only keeping the seat warm for the next prime minister ... ( read original story ...)
After Sweeping Party Poll, Japan’s Suga Faces Tricky Call on Snap Election
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga poses for a picture following his press conference at LDP (Liberal Democratic Party) headquarters, in Tokyo, Japan September 14, 2020. Nicolas ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shares fall on profit-taking after election, firmer yen
Japanese shares dipped on Tuesday as a stronger yen pressured exporters and investors booked profits after a three-day rally in the run up to the ruling party election, where Abe ally Yoshihide Suga ... ( read original story ...)
Japan begins trial of Nissan, ex-executive over Ghosn’s pay
The financial misconduct trial of former Nissan executive Greg Kelly began Tuesday with Kelly saying he committed no crimes and was only trying to keep his star boss Carlos Ghosn ... ( read original story ...)