Japan finds its scoring boots with a goal in either half, puts itself within reach of the knockout stage. Pick: Japan 2, Scotland 1 For news, stories, results and more, follow us: - @CBSSportsSoccer - ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe urges Iran to play constructive role for peace
The two leaders made the comments in a joint news conference late on Wednesday after closed-door talks in Tehran during a rare Japanese diplomatic mission aimed at defusing tensions between Iran and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe warns of armed conflict amid soaring U.S.-Iran tension
"In our meeting, Mr. Abe said that Japan was interested in continuing buying Iran's oil," Rouhani told a joint news conference with Abe, broadcast live on state TV. Earlier, two Iranian officials told ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japanese leader seeks to cool US-Iran tensions
4:40 p.m. Iran’s semi-official news agency is reporting that dozens of hard-line students have gathered outside of Tehran’s Mehrabad International Airport, where the Japanese premier’s plane earlier ... ( read original story ...)
Rouhani: Japan wants to keep buying Iranian oil
“In our meeting, Mr. Abe said that Japan was interested in continuing buying Iran’s oil,” Rouhani told a joint news conference with Abe, broadcast live on state TV. Abe’s visit is the first by a ... ( read original story ...)
Rouhani says Japan wants to continue importing Iranian oil
“In our meeting, Mr. Abe said that Japan was interested in continuing buying Iran’s oil,” Rouhani told a joint news conference with Abe, broadcast live on state TV. Abe’s visit is the first by a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s prime minister warns ‘accidental conflict’ could erupt between U.S., Iran
The Japanese leader is in Tehran on a mission to calm tensions ... the newspaper asked in dual English and Farsi headlines. Hardline news outlets in Iran immediately picked up the front page from the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan wants to limit seniors to driving cars with high-tech safety features
Following a rise in fatal traffic accidents involving senior citizens in Japan, authorities are considering a change to licensing legislation that would require drivers over a certain age to only ... ( read original story ...)
With Trump’s Blessing, Japan Looks to Mend Ties With Iran
(Bloomberg) -- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a rare friend of both President Donald Trump and Iran’s leaders, set off for Tehran with the daunting task of bridging a divide that could plunge the ... ( read original story ...)
Iran to ask Japan’s Abe to mediate over U.S. oil sanctions: officials
DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran will ask Japan to mediate between Tehran and Washington to ease oil sanctions imposed by the United States, Iranian officials said ahead of a visit by Japanese Prime Minister ... ( read original story ...)
Mardenborough expects “better days ahead” in Super GT
For his third campaign in SUPER GT’s premier GT500 class, Mardenborough left the Bridgestone-shod Impul team to join Kondo Racing, the only Nissan outfit to run on Yokohama tyres. The 27-year-old and ... ( read original story ...)
No defensive mindset from Japan in opening draw: coach
Japan, champions in 2011 and finalists four years ... against any team,” Takakura told reporters, according to Kyodo News. “Of course, we have to keep a very solid defense, but we don ... ( read original story ...)
Japan premier hopes to ease US-Iran tensions in Tehran visit
Japan had once purchased Iranian oil ... openly threatened the U.S. during a news conference Monday with German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas. “Mr. Trump himself has announced that the U.S. has launched ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Abe to meet Iran’s Khamenei, Rouhani this week
Abe had spoken to U.S. President Donald Trump by telephone to discuss Iran, Suga told a news conference. On a four-day visit to Japan last month, Trump welcomed Abe's help in dealing with Iran after ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya-based firm develops tech to let autonomous cars know if driver is holding the wheel
Sumitomo Riko Co., a Nagoya-based auto parts maker, has developed a system that can determine whether a driver is holding the steering wheel, a piece of technology that could prove to be indispensable ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympic CEO reminds all: Cannabis is banned in Japan
TOKYO (AP) — Cannabis has been legalized in some parts of ... a violation of law and that needs to be thoroughly communicated." Speaking Tuesday at a news conference, Muto said the issue was not on ... ( read original story ...)