1. Nissan’s board of directors has decided that Carlos Ghosn will step down as CEO and become chairman of the board.
2. A North Korean diplomat wanted by Malaysian police for questioning about the death of Kim Jong Nam was reportedly caught by an airport security camera on the day of the incident.
3. Japan’s Crown Prince Naruhito turned 57 on Thursday.
日: 2017年2月23日
February 22, Wednesday, 2017 (2:00 p.m.) Read by Ms. Mariko Kojima and Mr. Mick Corliss
1. Police in Malaysia say they have requested North Korea hand over 4 suspects in connection with the killing of Kim Jong Nam.
2. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced new immigration policies to implement the executive order signed by President Donald Trump last month.
3. The Japanese government plans to allow more foreigners with specific skills to work in Japan as part of its special economic zone project.
February 21, Tuesday, 2017 (2:00 p.m.) Read by Ms. Fumiko Konoe and Ms. Risa Shimizu
1. A diplomatic dispute is brewing between North Korea and Malaysia over the murder of Kim Jong Nam, the elder half-brother of North Korea’s leader.
2. U.N. agencies are calling for an urgent boost in international aid to South Sudan after declaring a famine in parts of the East African nation.
3. Demonstrators took to the streets in cities across the United States on the Presidents Day holiday on Monday to express their opposition to President Donald Trump.