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At least 32 dead as Japan landslides engulf homes
World
August 20, 2014
At least 32 dead as Japan landslides engulf homes
Huge landslides in western Japan killed at least 32 people and left another nine missing Wednesday, authorities said, after waves…
Japan says to “strongly protest” over Russia’s military exercises on disputed islands
World
August 13, 2014
Japan says to “strongly protest” over Russia’s military exercises on disputed islands
Japan said on Wednesday that Tokyo would "strongly protest" against Russia's military exercises on disputed Pacific islands also claimed by…
China hits back at US, Japan for ‘provocative’ remarks
World
June 1, 2014
China hits back at US, Japan for ‘provocative’ remarks
China denounced Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Sunday for "provocative" remarks accusing Beijing…
Obama reassures Japan, other allies on China as Asia trip begins
World
April 23, 2014
Obama reassures Japan, other allies on China as Asia trip begins
US President Barack Obama has said Washington welcomes China's rise but that engagement with Beijing would not come at the…
Japan, United States face off in crucial trade negotiations
World
April 9, 2014
Japan, United States face off in crucial trade negotiations
Japan and the United States on Wednesday began a round of crucial talks aimed at concluding a trade pact seen…
Beijing denounces ‘groundless’ US remarks on South China Sea
World
February 7, 2014
Beijing denounces ‘groundless’ US remarks on South China Sea
Beijing on Friday dismissed a US official's warning against possible Chinese expansion in the skies over the South China Sea,…
North Korea calls Japanese PM Abe ‘Asian Hitler’
World
February 4, 2014
North Korea calls Japanese PM Abe ‘Asian Hitler’
North Korea on Tuesday denounced Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as an "Asian Hitler" intent on amassing military power under…
Japan’s Abe visits shrine for war dead, China, South Korea angered
World
December 26, 2013
Japan’s Abe visits shrine for war dead, China, South Korea angered
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited a shrine on Thursday that is seen by critics as a symbol of Tokyo's…
FM returns back to Cairo after paying visits to Asian countries
Egypt
December 21, 2013
FM returns back to Cairo after paying visits to Asian countries
Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy returned on Saturday to Cairo coming from Tokyo after an eight-day Asian tour, during which he…
Japanese diplomat stabbed in Yemen kidnap bid: source
World
December 15, 2013
Japanese diplomat stabbed in Yemen kidnap bid: source
Armed men stabbed a Japanese diplomat in the Yemeni capital Sanaa on Sunday when he resisted a kidnapping attempt in…