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Abe nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Kyodo News, Published on 18/02/2019
» TOKYO: Japanese government officials confirmed Monday that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize after a request from Washington last year, a move that could spark controversy at home and abroad.
Prince's free speech hot topic in Japan
Kyodo News, Published on 01/12/2018
» TOKYO: A remark by a Japanese prince, who will be first in line to the country's throne six months from now, has caused a controversy over how freely imperial family members can speak on contentious matters as the Constitution prohibits the head of the family from being involved in politics.
'Detective Conan' to return after 4-month hiatus
Published on 01/04/2018
» TOKYO: The long-running, popular Japanese serial comic "Detective Conan" that has a strong fan base in Asia including Thailand will resume next week after a four-month hiatus over concerns about the health of its creator, its publisher said on Sunday.
Japan to celebrate accession in October 2019
Kyodo News, Published on 30/03/2018
» TOKYO: The government decided Friday to stage a ceremony in October next year to mark Crown Prince Naruhito's accession to the throne, but said female imperial family members will not attend one of the key enthronement rituals.
Japanese prince vows 'self-improvement'
Kyodo News, Published on 23/02/2018
» TOKYO: Crown Prince Naruhito, on the occasion of his 58th birthday on Friday, vowed to "pursue self-improvement" ahead of his accession to the Chrysanthemum Throne on May 1, 2019.
N.Korea rules out talks with US during Olympics
Kyodo News, Published on 08/02/2018
» BEIJING: North Korea has ruled out the possibility of talks with the United States during the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in South Korea, the North's official media reported on Thursday.
Trump era encourages world's strongmen: rights group
Associated Press, Published on 18/01/2018
» PARIS: Human Rights Watch said Thursday that new intolerance in countries like the US is encouraging oppressive strongmen around the world.
Vancouver meeting to 'maximise pressure' on N.Korea
Published on 17/01/2018
» VANCOUVER: Japan and Canada agreed Monday that the international community needs to demonstrate solidarity to "maximise pressure" on North Korea through a foreign ministerial meeting Tuesday on addressing North Korea's nuclear and missile programs.
Hawaii panics over false North Korean missile alert
Associated Press, Published on 15/01/2018
» HONOLULU: The second recent blunder in Hawaii's planning for a possible North Korean nuclear attack left islanders shaken after an emergency alert warning of an imminent strike sounded on hundreds of thousands of cellphones.
7.3-magnitude quake strikes off Peru; no injuries reported
Associated Press, Published on 14/01/2018
» LIMA, Peru: A powerful earthquake struck off Peru's coast early Sunday, prompting a tsunami alert for parts of the country and neighbouring Chile that was eventually called off.