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In the deeply divided United States, Americans are wondering how to commemorate January 6.
Insurgents loyal to President Donald Trump gather at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on January 6, 2021.José Luis Magana / The Associated PressNo American has debated the meaning or virtue of the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor a year later. No…
US on sidelines as China and other Asia-Pacific countries launch trade pact
The new Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, or RCEP, will eventually eliminate more than 90% of tariffs on trade between its 15 member countries, which economists say will be a boon to trade in the region.…
Negima !? The Creator’s Fight Against Censorship Policy, Explained
Negima !? Creator Ken Akamatsu decided to take action and change Japanese censorship laws by running for office.
Japan's censorship laws have become a more frequent topic of discussion among…
No sign of easing tensions on India-China border
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As the year draws to a close, tensions between India and China show no sign of abating. The two sides were caught fighting over a series of issues.
On the one hand, the border issue has divided the two sides for a long…
Japan, US could move to virtual meeting of foreign and defense leaders
Japan and the United States are considering changing their scheduled in-person meeting of their foreign and defense chiefs in January to a virtual format due to the spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus, people familiar…
DPP says no timetable has been discussed to lift Japan’s food ban
Taipei, December 24 (CNA) The Progressive Democratic Party (DPP) insisted on Friday that no timetable had been discussed to lift the ban on agricultural imports from prefectures affected by the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, following…
Tokyo’s Musashino rejects proposal to let foreign residents vote
The Musashino municipal assembly in Tokyo on Tuesday rejected a proposed ordinance that would have allowed foreign residents to vote in local referendums.When first submitted, the proposal divided opinions within the suburban town's…
India defeats Japan 6-0 in Asian Men’s Hockey Champions Trophy
Defending champions India crushed Japan 6-0 and went unbeaten in the preliminary round of the Asian Champions Trophy men's hockey tournament on Sunday.
Harmanpreet Singh (10th and 53rd minutes) scored a brace, while Dilpreet Singh…
At least 24 dead in building fire in Osaka, Japan amid suspicion of arson
OSAKA, Japan - A fire that spread on Friday at a psychiatric clinic on the fourth floor of an eight-story building in downtown Osaka, western Japan, left 24 people dead in what police was investigating a possible case of arson and…
Redmond officials urged artists to remove the word ‘Palestine’ from public artwork
The annual month-long arts event, hosted by the City of Redmond in its downtown park, is intended to celebrate the “winter vacation traditions, cultures and beliefs of the diverse community of Redmond,” according to the city's appeal to…