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Hatred behind Japan knife attacker's rampage
Kyodo News, Published on 26/07/2016
» SAGAMIHARA, JAPAN - Hatred appears to be what fuelled a young Japanese man who went on a stabbing rampage, killing 19 people Tuesday at a facility for the mentally disabled where he had been fired. Months earlier, he reportedly gave a letter to Parliament outlining the bloody plan.
Singapore at crossroads as it marks 50th anniversary
Kyodo News, Published on 09/08/2015
» Singapore celebrates its 50th year of independence with a big bash on Sunday, staging its largest-ever National Day parade and a cornucopia of activities that aim to serve as a reminder of how a tiny city state with almost no resources has come a long way to become what it is today.
Ex-health minister named E. Timor PM
Kyodo News, Published on 10/02/2015
» East Timor's President Taur Matan Ruak on Tuesday endorsed the leading political party's decision to nominate former Health Minister Rui Araujo as the tiny nation's next prime minister, replacing Xanana Gusmao who resigned Friday.