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Zika virus case confirmed in Japan
Published on 25/02/2016
» TOKYO — The Japanese Health Ministry said Thursday it has confirmed the first case of Zika virus in Japan after its spread in Latin America since last year.
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Japan humanoid robot to offer tailored services at retail shops
Published on 08/03/2016
» TOKYO — The humanoid robot Pepper will start offering tailored customer services at retail shops in Japan by using online data analysis.
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New Zika infection confirmed in Japan
Published on 11/03/2016
» TOKYO — The Health Ministry said Friday it has confirmed another case in Japan of infection with the Zika virus, which has been spreading in Latin America since last year.
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Hun Sen reveals plan to reshuffle cabinet next month
Published on 17/03/2016
» PHNOM PENH — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen revealed Thursday he has submitted a proposal to the National Assembly seeking to reshuffle some of his ministers including Foreign Minister Hor Namhong, who has been in the position since the 1990s.
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'Cherry blossom front' begins tour in Japan
Published on 19/03/2016
» TOKYO — The annual "cherry blossom front" began its journey on Saturday as this spring's first blooming of the "Somei Yoshino" variety was reported in parts of Japan, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
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North Korea fires 5 missiles from east coast
Kyodo News, Published on 21/03/2016
» TOKYO — North Korea on Tuesday fired five missiles from its east coast, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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Singapore marks anniversary of Lee Kuan Yew's death
Published on 22/03/2016
» SINGAPORE — Singapore commemorates the first anniversary of the death of its founding father Lee Kuan Yew this week even as the legacy of his authoritarian leadership style and economic success lives on.
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China Railway plans regional HQ in Malaysia
Published on 22/03/2016
» KUALA LUMPUR — China Railway Group (CREC) has announced it plans to open a US$2 billion regional centre in a transport hub in Kuala Lumpur that it hopes will give it an edge over rivals for a coveted contract for a high-speed rail linking the Malaysian capital and Singapore.
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Fed up with tourists, owner cuts down famous Hokkaido tree
Published on 25/03/2016
» A poplar tree that became a famous tourist attraction in Biei, Hokkaido, was cut down in late February by its exasperated owner, who had grown sick of unwelcome visitors trampling his farm fields.
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Pakistan militants kill 65 for celebrating Easter
Kyodo News, Published on 28/03/2016
» LAHORE - At least 65 people including a large number of women and children were killed and more than 300 injured in a suicide bomb attack in a park in Lahore on Sunday evening, hospital and police officials said.
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