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Africa could become ‘renewable superpower’, says Guterres
Africa has everything it takes to become a "renewable superpower", UN head Antonio Guterres said Thursday, as he…
South Korea’s Lee intends to retain ‘comfort women’ pact with Japan, paper says
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said he intended to stick to existing agreements with Japan…
Fire burns for 12 hours on US Navy warship off Okinawa
A fire burned aboard a US Navy warship anchored off Okinawa for 12 hours, injuring two sailors, a…
Japan proposes ‘economic zone’ linking Indian Ocean to Africa, seeks greater role in the region
YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday proposed an economic zone connecting the Indian…
Japan pro board game player retires at 98
Japan's oldest professional player of the board game Go retired on Wednesday aged 98, saying that she can…
Hiker’s friend watches in horror as brown bear drags man into bushes on mountain: report
A hiker in Japan was found dead on Friday after a brown bear reportedly attacked and dragged him…
Japan minister joins crowds at controversial shrine to mark 80 years since world war defeat
(Corrects paragraph 2 spelling of Koizumi's first name)TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan marked the 80th anniversary of its World War…
Japan marks end of WWII as survivors remember wartime emperor’s surrender speech 80 years ago
TOKYO (AP) — Friday is the 80th anniversary of then-Emperor Hirohito's announcement of Japan's World War II surrender,…
King Charles to lead commemorations to mark 80th anniversary of VJ Day
LONDON (Reuters) -King Charles will lead British commemorations on Friday for the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, which…
South Korean President Lee to visit Japan for summit with Ishiba, Seoul says
By Heejin KimSEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will visit Japan between August 23-24 and hold…