Key words : new york times drop out
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New York Times editorial calls on Biden to drop out of presidential race
The New York Times in an editorial has called on US President Joe Biden to drop out of this year's presidential race, pointing to his "uneven abilities" following a televised debate.
The leading US newspaper on Friday published an editorial titled, "To serve his country, President Biden should leave the race."
During Thursday's debate with former president Donald Trump, Biden's voice turned hoarse. He was lost for words for several seconds and frequently struggled to counter Trump's criticism.
Biden's performance reportedly prompted some Democrats to express doubts about appointing him as their nominee.
The New York Times editorial says that given the danger Trump poses, the stakes for the country and Biden's uneven abilities, the US needs a stronger opponent to the presumptive Republican nominee.
It says, "To make a call for a new Democratic nominee this late in a campaign is a decision not taken lightly."
But it says that the clearest path for Democrats is to acknowledge that Biden cannot continue his race, and create a process to select someone more capable to stand in his place to defeat Trump in November.
Biden, meanwhile, has vowed to fight on. He said in the southern state of North Carolina on Friday, "When you get knocked down, you get back up."
The focus now is on whether the editorial of a newspaper read by many Democrats puts more pressure on Biden to withdraw from the election.
Key words : federal prosecutor
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US supreme court rules on Capitol riot charge
The Supreme Court ruled on Friday that a charge brought by federal prosecutors against hundreds of rioters who stormed the Capitol three years ago -- "obstruction of an official proceeding" -- may not be applicable to all the defendants.
The justices ruled that an "obstruction" refers to actions that "impair the availability or integrity" of "records, documents, or objects" used in an official proceeding. They say the Justice Department overstepped in their use of the statute and that lower courts need to reopen some of the cases.
Prosecutors argue that the presence of some of the rioters inside the Capitol while Congress was in session was an "obstruction." A second part of the statute says the law applies to whoever "obstructs, influences, or impedes" any official proceeding.
Still, Friday's ruling will require them to link a defendant's actions to trying to tamper with or destroy documents.
Former president Donald Trump is facing the same charge. He claimed he won the 2020 election and, just before the riot, called on his supporters to "fight like hell."
He posted on social media that the ruling is a "big win." Addressing supporters at a rally in Chesapeake, Virginia, he claimed that the "persecution" is happening because he is running for president and is leading in "all of the polls."
Trump has said he should be immune from prosecution for any "official acts" during his tenure in the White House. The Supreme Court is expected to rule on that issue on Monday, when it releases the final opinions of its current term.
Key words : people in okinawa
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People in Okinawa protest alleged sexual assault cases involving US troops
People in Okinawa are coming out in force to protest a series of alleged sexual abuse cases involving US military personnel stationed in the southwestern Japanese prefecture.
A crowd of about 100 gathered on Friday in front of US Kadena Air Base. A local group working to eradicate sexual violence had earlier called on people to rally.
Two suspected cases involving US military personnel in Okinawa came to light this week.
It was revealed that an Air Force member was indicted in March for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting an underage girl last December.
In the other case, a Marine is accused of attempting to sexually assault a woman.
An organizer of the protest was seen telling the other participants that she cannot keep quiet about such incidents.
Key words : mongolia
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Mongolia's governing party wins majority in parliamentary election
Mongolia's ruling party has won a majority in a parliamentary election that is held every four years.
Major issues in Friday's election included economic policy and anti-corruption measures.
The number of parliamentary seats has been increased to 126 from 76 in the previous election four years ago.
Media reports say preliminary results released early Saturday morning show the governing Mongolia People's Party won 68 seats.
The opposition Democratic Party won 42 seats, followed by the HUN Party at 8.
The Mongolia People's Party has ruled the country since 2016. In 2020, it won 80 percent of the parliamentary seats, but only secured about half the number in this election.
The party is expected to retain its diplomatic policy that is designed to strike a balance between its two major neighbors, China and Russia, as well as maintain close ties with Japan, which the party calls Mongolia's "third neighbor". The party will also likely maintain a friendly relationship with North Korea.
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio is considering visiting Mongolia when he visits Kazakhstan in August.
If Kishida travels to the country, he and Mongolian officials will likely discuss bilateral cooperation and the abduction of Japanese nationals by North Korea.
Key words : security council new treaty request
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UN Security Council members express concerns over new Russia-N.Korea treaty
Members of the United Nations Security Council have expressed concerns about a new treaty signed between Russia and North Korea that strengthens bilateral military cooperation.
The council convened an emergency meeting on Friday at the request of Japan, the United States and other countries.
The new treaty between Moscow and Pyongyang stipulates that if either of them is placed under a state of war, the other will provide military and other assistance.
UN Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Nakamitsu Izumi noted that the transfer of weapons from North Korea violates Security Council resolutions.
She said all countries, including Russia, "must fully abide by the relevant Security Council sanctions" on North Korea.
Japan's UN Ambassador Yamazaki Kazuyuki said Japan "condemns in the strongest possible terms" North Korea's export of ballistic missiles to Russia in violation of relevant Security Council resolutions, as well as Moscow's use of those missiles in Ukraine. He added that the transfer of these weapons will "exacerbate the situation in Ukraine."
Russia's ambassador to the UN, Vassily Nebenzia, called the speculation about Russia using North Korean missiles in Ukraine untrue.
Nebenzia also said the Russia-North Korea treaty is "intended to play a stabilizing role in North-East Asia against the background of an unprecedented escalation of tension."
He criticized the US for increasing its military activity in the region.
North Korea's UN envoy, Kim Song, echoed the view. He said there is no reason to be concerned about this treaty if there is no intention to invade North Korea and Russia.
Key words : naruhito oxford younger
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Emperor, Empress wrap UK visit with stop at Oxford
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wrapped up their visit to Britain with a stop at Oxford University, where they both studied in their younger days.
The couple toured the grounds of Balliol College on Friday. The Empress studied there for two years during her time working with the Foreign Ministry.
The Imperial couple later attended a luncheon hosted by the university's chancellor, and a ceremony where an honorary degree was granted to the Empress.
The Emperor also studied at Oxford for two years, in Merton College.
The experience of living with 150 other students in the dorms apparently had a major impact on his life. In a memoir, he wrote that he enjoyed a degree of freedom he couldn't experience in Japan, going out to pubs and discos with his friends.
The Emperor thanked the British people for their kind words and hospitality.
He said: "I feel like I returned to the place that existed in my memories. I was happy to hear so many people say, 'Welcome back!' Britain is also a nostalgic place for Masako, so we are very glad to be here together."
The Emperor also said he hopes their visit will strengthen the friendship between Japan and Britain.
The Imperial couple are now on their way back to Japan.
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