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Widow of Late Japan PM Abe Meets with Trump
WASHINGTON (Jiji Press) — Akie Abe, the widow of the late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, met...
December 16, 2024
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Canada and Japan Promote Peace, Stability in Indo-Pacific; Canada Looks Forward to Strengthening Close Ties with Japan
It was an honor and a privilege to be in Japan this past week, meeting with Defense Minister Mino...
September 15, 2024
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Mother of Hamas Hostage Folds Origami Cranes to Pray for Son’s Return; Hopes Others Will Help Her Reach 1,000 Cranes
WASHINGTON — The mother of an American man taken hostage in Gaza by the Hamas militant group agre...
August 30, 2024
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U.S. Hostage’s Mother Pleads for Swift Release from Hamas, End to Cycle of Revenge
WASHINGTON — Rachel Goldberg, whose son Hersh has been taken hostage in Gaza by the Islamist grou...
August 29, 2024
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Biden Praises Kishida’s Leadership in Bolstering Ties
Washington, Aug. 14 (Jiji Press) — U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday praised Japanese Prime M...
August 15, 2024
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Statue of Girl Who Died from A-Bomb Stolen; Sadako Sasaki Sculpture Had Stood in Seattle Peace Park
LOS ANGELES — A bronze statue of a girl who died from the aftereffects of the 1945 Hiroshima atom...
July 16, 2024
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Former Trump Aides Differ on U.S. Intl Engagement; But Elbridge Colby, Matt Pottinger Both Share Concern Over Taiwan
WASHINGTON — The Yomiuri Shimbun recently interviewed Elbridge Colby, a potential candidate for a...
June 8, 2024
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Former Trump Defense Official Puts Taiwan Above Ukraine; Elbridge Colby Says Chinese Attack Could Come With Little Warning
WASHINGTON — The United States should end its support for Ukraine, which is facing Russian aggres...
June 8, 2024
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Delegation from Wildfire-Hit Maui Visits Fukushima to Hear About Lessons Learned from Quake-Stricken Prefecture
FUKUSHIMA ― A delegation from Maui, which was devastated by wildfires in August, visited Fukushim...
May 22, 2024
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U.S. Embassy in Tokyo to Have Officer for China Affairs
WASHINGTON (Jiji Press) — The U.S. Department of State plans to deploy an officer who will monito...
May 19, 2024
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Biden Hiking Tariffs on Chinese EVs, Solar Cells, Steel, Aluminum – Adding to Tensions With Beijing
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced plans to slap new tariffs on Chinese electri...
May 14, 2024
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U.S. Senator Again Justifies 1945 Atomic Bombings of Japan
Washington, May 12 (Jiji Press) — A U.S. Republican senator again made remarks Sunday justifying ...
May 13, 2024
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Japan Parade Held in New York, Many People Enjoy Japanese Culture and Food
NEW YORK (Jiji Press) — The third “Japan Parade” aimed at spreading Japanese culture was held in ...
May 12, 2024
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Former U.S. State Department Officials Speak of Disappointment With Government
Two former U.S. State Department officials who resigned in protest against the policy of the admi...
May 12, 2024
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Arabic-language State Dept Spokesperson Resigns Over Gaza; U.S. Talking Points Only ‘Inflamed’ Anti-U.S. Sentiment
WASHINGTON — A growing number of U.S. federal government officials are said to have have resigned...
May 12, 2024
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