Questions mount as Kishida attack brings sense of deja vu
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While the incident occurred without the same tragic consequences of the assassination of Shinzo Abe last year, the shocking event ...
In Sapporo, G7 ministers agree to phase out unabated fossil fuel use
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Apr 15, 2023
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Still, ministers failed to agree on a timeline to stop burning coal altogether, with Japan pushing for the use of controversial ne...
Dominant Team USA wins World Team Trophy as host Japan takes bronze
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Apr 15, 2023
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Surprise package South Korea shone in its debut at the event as captain Cha Jun-hwan led the team to second place.
Police probe explosives attack as Kishida returns to election rallies
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Apr 15, 2023
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A suspect is in custody after a cylindrical object landed 1 meter from the prime minister, who was evacuated before the device exp...
China sanctions U.S. Congress member for Taiwan visit
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Apr 15, 2023
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China has sanctioned a United States lawmaker for his visit to Taiwan, saying he violated the “One China” principle that says Beij...
Top 2024 hopefuls to address NRA convention after shootings
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Apr 15, 2023
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Last year it was Uvalde. Now it's Nashville and Louisville. For the second year in a row, the National Rifle Association is holdin...
G7 diplomats to discuss Ukraine, China, N Korea at Karuizawa meeting
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Apr 15, 2023
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Russian threats to nuke Ukraine. China's belligerent military moves around rival Taiwan. North Korea’s unprecedented run of missil...
Takayama Festival
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Apr 15, 2023
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People watch doll performances carried out on colorful floats during the Spring Takayama Festival in Takayama in Gifu Prefecture o...
U.S. intel leaks show clash between 'need to know' vs 'need to share'
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Apr 15, 2023
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The latest U.S. intelligence leak illustrates a paradox of spycraft: keeping secrets means limiting their distribution but protect...
Macron cleared to raise French retirement age; protesters vow to fight on
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Apr 15, 2023
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French President Emmanuel Macron's flagship pension reform will enter into force swiftly, officials said on Friday after it receiv...
Biden wraps up emotional Irish tour with shrine visit, rally
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Apr 15, 2023
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Thousands took to the streets of U.S. President Joe Biden's ancestral home town in the west of Ireland on Friday for a farewell ra...
Nurses reject UK gov't pay offer and escalate strikes
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Apr 15, 2023
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Britain's main nursing union said Friday its members had rejected a government pay offer and immediately announced an escalation i...
Russia's Pacific Fleet placed on high alert for snap drills
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Apr 15, 2023
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The entire Russian Pacific Fleet was put on high alert Friday for snap drills that will involve practice missile launches, in a ma...
Germany closes last nuclear plants
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Apr 15, 2023
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Germany will pull the plug on its last three nuclear power stations by Saturday, ending a six-decade program that spawned one of E...
3 children killed while playing with bomb in Pakistan
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Apr 15, 2023
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Three children were killed on Friday while playing with an unexploded bomb at an abandoned house in southwestern Pakistan, near th...
Kishida's wife to make solo U.S. visit to meet first lady
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Apr 15, 2023
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Yuko Kishida, the wife of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, is scheduled to visit the United States for three days from Sunda...
Russian oil exports hit near three-year high in March: IEA
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Apr 15, 2023
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Russian oil exports jumped to their highest level in almost three years in March despite Western sanctions, but revenues were down...
Tsitsipas' title defense ended by Fritz in Monte Carlo
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Apr 15, 2023
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Stefanos Tsitsipas' bid for a third consecutive Monte Carlo Masters title was ended after a straight-sets loss to American Taylor ...
NBA playoff overview: Warriors seek 5th title in 9 years
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Apr 15, 2023
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For the Golden State Warriors, it’s a drive for five, as in five championships in nine years. It’s a similar thought for LeBron Ja...
NFL players get chance to show media skills during workshop
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Apr 15, 2023
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Jason Kelce has excelled as one of the NFL’s best offensive linemen for his ability to quickly adjust blocking schemes and make sp...
FIA to hear Ferrari's request to review Sainz penalty
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Apr 15, 2023
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Formula One’s governing body will hold a hearing next week to address Ferrari's request to review the time penalty given to Carlos...
Sapporo's chances of landing 2030 Winter Olympics fading: sources
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Apr 15, 2023
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Sapporo's chances of hosting the 2030 Winter Olympics are fading amid a drop in public support in Japan, sources close to the matt...
Russian forces bear down on Ukrainian defenders in Bakhmut
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Apr 15, 2023
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The battle for Bakhmut is heating up again, analysts and Russian officials said Friday, as Ukrainian defenders of the devastated c...
U.S. Supreme Court keeps FDA abortion pill rules in place for now
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Apr 15, 2023
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The Supreme Court said Friday it was temporarily keeping in place federal rules for use of an abortion drug, while it takes time t...
Intel leak suspect appears in court as U.S. reveals case against him
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Apr 15, 2023
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A Massachusetts Air National Guardsman accused in the leak of highly classified military documents appeared in court Friday as pro...
Top GOP 2024 hopefuls vow to defend Second Amendment at NRA convention
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Apr 15, 2023
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Top Republican hopefuls for the 2024 presidential race vowed Friday at the National Rifle Association's annual convention to defen...
Minneapolis OKs dawn Muslim prayer call; 1st for big U.S. city
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Apr 15, 2023
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Minneapolis will allow broadcasts of the Muslim call to prayer at all hours, becoming the first major U.S. city to allow the annou...
U.S., Japan, S Korea to hold missile defense exercises
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Apr 15, 2023
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The United States, Japan and South Korea said in a joint statement they discussed the regularization of missile defense and anti-s...
Japanese animation film 'Suzume' breaks China box office records
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Apr 15, 2023
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The Japanese animation film "Suzume" has set a new Chinese box office record in the category of Japanese cartoon works, raking in ...
Japan declares war on hay fever
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Apr 15, 2023
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Japan's prime minister vowed Friday to tackle an insidious enemy that causes enormous economic damage and misery for the country's...
Japanese video game director, PM Kishida honored by Time magazine
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Apr 15, 2023
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Major video game director Hidetaka Miyazaki and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida were selected on Thursday among Time magazin...
U.S. energy secretary says G7 can lead global emissions cuts
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Apr 15, 2023
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Wealthy nations can lead by example in cutting carbon emissions, though much faster action is needed to stem global warming, U.S. ...
G7 energy, environment leaders haggle over climate strategy
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Apr 15, 2023
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Japan and the United States agreed Saturday to cooperate on developing geothermal energy, one of the most plentiful resources on t...
Kishida unhurt after explosive device thrown at him in Wakayama
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Apr 15, 2023
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Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was unhurt after a man threw a cylindrical object which exploded ahead of a stump speech he was due t...
