Japan’s Abe claims victory in upper house election
by Shingo ITO Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe claimed victory Sunday for his ruling coalition in the upper house election…
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Iran probes seized UK-flagged tanker, Britain to hold emergency meeting
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Tear gas and rubber bullets fired as Hong Kong returns to chaos
by Jerome TAYLOR / Elaine YU HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Hong Kong descended into chaos Sunday night as riot…
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Death toll climbs to 15 after China gas plant blast
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Japan police identify suspect in Kyoto anime studio ‘arson attack’
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- The horrifying fire at a renowned anime firm which killed dozens in Kyoto is being…
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Shock and grief as details come out on Japan fire that killed dozens at anime company
by Quentin TYBERGHIEN Agence France Presse KYOTO, Japan (AFP) -- Details emerged Friday of the horrifying blaze that ripped…
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Deadly Kyoto fire: What we know
by Kyoko HASEGAWA TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Police are investigating a suspected arson attack at an animation production firm in…
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Israel battles wildfires after record heatwave
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33 dead in suspected arson attack on Japan animation studio
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Hong Kong’s expat police become focus of protester rage
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