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China temporarily detains Japanese diplomat

The Japanese government lodged a protest with China through diplomatic channels, Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi told reporters.
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Ukraine enclaves long steeped in conflict face new peril

For nearly a decade violence has defined life for people in parts of eastern Ukraine, where Russian-backed separatists have carved out enclaves and waged a ...
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Japan imposes sanctions on Russia and separatist regions of Ukraine after actions by Moscow

The sanctions announced by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida include prohibiting the issuance of Russian bonds in Japan and freezing the assets of certain individuals.
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Emperor Naruhito calls on Japanese to keep ‘fire of hope’ amid pandemic

Emperor Naruhito also said he felt thankful to health care workers and the many people who have battled against the prolonged pandemic.
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Japan court orders damages over forced sterilization for first time

The court told the central government to pay a total of ¥27.5 million in damages to three people and recognized the eugenics law as unconstitutional.
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Putin escalation leaves China’s Xi with tough balancing act

Beijing will look to avoid openly criticizing Russia’s actions in Ukraine, while affirming its support for the principles of territorial integrity and noninterference, experts say.
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U.S. sanctions Russia for ‘beginning’ invasion of Ukraine

Despite the new measures targeting Russian financial institutions and elites, U.S. President Joe Biden said there was still time to avoid war.
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Government representative attends annual Takeshima Day event for 10th year in a row

This year, Hiroo Kotera, parliamentary vice minister within the Cabinet Office, joined the event held in the Shimane Prefecture capital of Matsue, along with some ...
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz halts Nord Stream 2 project

Nord Stream 2, set to double natural gas supplies from Russia to Germany, has become a key lightning rod for the West in its bid ...
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Japan reports single-day record 319 deaths linked to COVID

The nationwide death toll linked to the virus has risen to fresh highs, though Tokyo has continued to see a downward trend in the number ...