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Egyptian activist accused of defaming religion denies charges
World NowAccused of defaming Islam and the sanctity of all religions, Egyptian activist Albert Saber stood in court on Wednesday in his first trial session as he denied all charges. Saber, a 27-year-old blogger and activist who comes from a Coptic Christian... -
U.S. will seek to lift ban on Myanmar imports, Clinton announces
World NowThe Obama administration will seek to lift the U.S. ban on imported products from Myanmar, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton announced Wednesday at the beginning of a meeting with Myanmar President Thein Sein.... -
Japan politicians play 'game of chicken' over financial cliff
World NowLocked in a political standoff over a crucial budget bill, Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda is under mounting pressure to hasten elections -- a step likely to push his party out of power. The bill, which would allow the Japanese government to borrow more... -
Japan's 'Abenomics' paints rosy picture
Evening Standard, LondonJapan's "Abenomics" strategy of pumping trillions into its stagnant economy and ramping up public spending is paying off as the growth picture improves, the government said today. The Cabinet Office's latest monthly snapshot said the economy is...Tags: Japan
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BRIEF: Suga clams up as source spins Iijima trip to North
The Japan TimesDuring his surprise visit to Pyongyang, Isao Iijima, a special advisor to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, explained to officials there that Tokyo continues to seek "comprehensive solutions" to the North's abductions of Japanese and to its nuclear arms and...Tags: Pyongyang (North Korea), Kidnapping, Tokyo (Japan), Japan
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62 Saudis graduate from SEHAI
Arab News, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaA group of 62 young Saudis has graduated from the Saudi Electronics and Home Appliances Institute (SEHAI) in Riyadh yesterday. This was the third batch of young Saudis graduating from the institute, bringing the total number of SEHAI graduates to 222...Tags: Government, Saudi Arabia, Science and Technology, Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), Japan
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JGB yield spikes raise alarm bells
The Japan TimesIs it a sign of a full-fledged economic recovery or a looming catastrophe in the monetary making? Recent spikes in Japan's long-term interest rate, represented by the 10-year government bond, have created a stir and roused a deep sense of alarm among...Tags: Government, Tokyo (Japan), Budgets and Budgeting, National Government, Bonds
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The main question: Why did Hashimoto open his mouth?
The Japan TimesSince Monday, when news broke that Osaka Mayor and Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Restoration Party) coleader Toru Hashimoto said Japan's wartime "comfort women" system, which forced thousands of young females around Asia into sexual slavery, had been...Tags: Government, Human Rights, Justice and Rights, Tokyo (Japan), Japan
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Abe lays out next step in his growth strategy
The Japan TimesPrime Minister Shinzo Abe unveiled on Friday strategies for economic growth, ranging from promoting exports of infrastructure systems and developing measures to help create startup ventures to easing tourist visa regulations to bring in more foreign...Tags: Government, Tokyo (Japan), Tourism and Leisure, Hybrid Vehicles, Personal Data Collection
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As LDP rides high, are factions biding time?
The Japan TimesIn late April at an upscale hotel in Tokyo, more than 100 people thronged to have their photo taken with Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso. The fundraising party, organized by Ikokai, Aso's faction in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, attracted more...Tags: Government, Elections, Science and Technology, Tokyo (Japan), Japan
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EDITORIAL: Ties with ASEAN
The Korea Herald, Seoul / Asia News NetworkSEOUL (The Korea Herald/ANN) -- Japan's rightwing political leaders, including Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, have raised the ire of neighboring countries with acts and remarks denying Tokyo's pre-1945 wartime atrocities. Abe recently exacerbated the angry...Tags: China, South Korea, Tokyo (Japan), Media Industry, Asia
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Seoul envoy: Mayor is odd man out
The Japan TimesThe South Korean ambassador to Japan slammed Toru Hashimoto on Wednesday for his remarks justifying Japan's wartime sex slave system, saying the Osaka mayor lacked historical knowledge and regard for the rights of women. "I'm disappointed to know that a...Tags: Government, Slavery, Feminism, Human Rights, South Korea
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