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Tamer Trump on show at G7, but brash US leader never far
World
August 27, 2019
Tamer Trump on show at G7, but brash US leader never far
Like Superman disguised as the mild-mannered Clark Kent, Donald Trump showed his tamer side at the G7 — but the…
‘Changing Japanese society’: Tokyo marks year until Paralympics
World
August 25, 2019
‘Changing Japanese society’: Tokyo marks year until Paralympics
With hands-on exhibitions for children and a world-record attempt, Tokyo Sunday marked one year until the 2020 Paralympic Games that…
CAPMAS: Egypt’s exports to G7 nations rose to $3.8 billion in January-June
Business
August 25, 2019
CAPMAS: Egypt’s exports to G7 nations rose to $3.8 billion in January-June
The Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) stated on Saturday that Egypt’s exports to G7 countries rose by…
Japan, US reach broad agreement on trade deal: reports
World
August 25, 2019
Japan, US reach broad agreement on trade deal: reports
Japan and the United States have reached a broad agreement in trade negotiations, reports said Sunday, with the leaders of…
Japan’s Hirohito ‘prevented from voicing remorse over war’
World
August 20, 2019
Japan’s Hirohito ‘prevented from voicing remorse over war’
Japan’s wartime emperor Hirohito wanted to express his regret and remorse shortly after World War II but the prime minister…
High-end rebrand makes life sweet for Japan’s ‘ice farmers’
Life & Style
August 18, 2019
High-end rebrand makes life sweet for Japan’s ‘ice farmers’
In a mountainous area north of Tokyo, a priest blows a conch shell as Yuichiro Yamamoto bows and thanks the…
N. Korea’s Kim supervised ‘new weapon’ test again: KCNA
World
August 17, 2019
N. Korea’s Kim supervised ‘new weapon’ test again: KCNA
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un once again supervised a “new weapon” launch, state media said Saturday, complicating efforts at…
Japan braces for powerful storm at peak holiday period
World
August 14, 2019
Japan braces for powerful storm at peak holiday period
Japan was bracing Wednesday for a severe tropical storm expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds during the peak…
Moon calls for ‘peace economy’ with N. Korea, slams Japan
World
August 5, 2019
Moon calls for ‘peace economy’ with N. Korea, slams Japan
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s president on Monday described the country’s escalating trade war with Japan as a…
South Korea warns Japan of security pact risk, calls for ‘cooling-off’ in trade row
World
August 3, 2019
South Korea warns Japan of security pact risk, calls for ‘cooling-off’ in trade row
BANGKOK (Reuters) – South Korea is exploring all options in a bitter trade row with Japan, including scrapping an intelligence…