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13 dead, about 100 hurt in IS-claimed terror attacks in Spain
Kyodo News, Published on 18/08/2017
» A van ploughed through a crowd of pedestrians Thursday in the centre of Barcelona, leaving at least 13 people dead and around 100 injured in an attack claimed by the Islamic State militant group, local authorities said.
High turnout expected for Sunday vote
Kyodo News, Published on 20/03/2019
» Thais are keenly awaiting the first general election in eight years on Sunday, with many of them expressing hope that a post-junta government will somehow bridge the nation's political divide that has existed for years.
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.
Cambodia ruling party wins all senate seats: election committee
Kyodo News, Published on 25/02/2018
» Cambodia's ruling party won all the Senate seats at stake in an election Sunday, according to the National Election Committee, further consolidating the party's lock on power in one of Southeast Asia's economically fastest growing but most authoritarian nations.
Malaysia scraps mandatory death sentence for drugs
Kyodo News, Published on 01/12/2017
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's lower house of Parliament on Thursday passed an amendment to end the country's mandatory death sentencing of drug traffickers.
Japan's emperor to abdicate on April 30, 2019
Kyodo News, Published on 01/12/2017
» TOKYO: A special panel to discuss key issues regarding the Japanese imperial family decided Friday to set the date for Emperor Akihito's abdication as April 30, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said, paving the way for the nation's first imperial succession from a living emperor in about 200 years.
Japan PM Abe eyes snap election in October
Kyodo News, Published on 17/09/2017
» Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has told a senior ruling party lawmaker that he is considering holding a general election in October, high-ranking government officials said Sunday.
Prayut keeps S44 powers, refuses to set election date
Kyodo News, Published on 07/04/2017
» In a speech to the country following Thursday's promulgation of the constitution, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said it is too early to set the exact date of the next general election as there are many political tasks to be completed.
Japan parliament proposes one-off abdication law
Kyodo News, Published on 20/03/2017
» TOKYO - Senior lawmakers on Friday presented Prime Minister Shinzo Abe a Diet proposal calling on the government to prepare one-off legislation to enable 83-year-old Emperor Akihito to abdicate.