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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.
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Hungary's vote clears way for Sweden to join NATO
Kyodo News, Published on 28/02/2024
» BUDAPEST - Hungary's parliament on Monday approved Sweden's bid to join NATO, removing the final hurdle for the Scandinavian country to become the trans-Atlantic military alliance's 32nd member.
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Japan ex-lawmaker arrested over suspected bribery
Kyodo News, Published on 07/09/2023
» KYODO - Tokyo prosecutors arrested lower house member and former parliamentary vice foreign minister Masatoshi Akimoto on Thursday on suspicion of receiving 61 million yen (US$410,000) in bribes from a wind power company in return for asking questions and making interventions in the Diet.
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Victims speak up as Japan moves to protect young people in porn
Kyodo News, Published on 08/06/2022
» As Japan's parliament debates a new law drafted to protect young people who signed contracts to perform in pornographic productions, two women have spoken out about the abuses they suffered in the shady industry, hoping the legislation will be a "first step" toward ending exploitation.
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No cakewalk seen for Prayut in next election
Kyodo News, Published on 23/12/2021
» Politicians are gearing up for a possible general election next year, even though Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha insists his military-backed coalition government will complete its four-year term in 2023.
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Japan PM dissolves House for Oct 31 poll
Kyodo News, Published on 14/10/2021
» Japan's new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida dissolved the House of Representatives on Thursday for a general election at the end of the month as he seeks a public mandate for his government launched just last week.
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Malaysia's PM quits, coalition government collapses
Kyodo News, Published on 16/08/2021
» Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin tendered his resignation to the country's king on Monday after losing his parliamentary majority following a revolt in his ruling coalition.
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Japan enacts law to make vaccines free to residents
Kyodo News, Published on 02/12/2020
» Japan's parliament enacted a law Wednesday to cover the costs for residents to be vaccinated against the novel coronavirus, as hopes grow for the early arrival of vaccines following recent reports of progress amid a resurgence of infections.
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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.
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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.
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