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Japanese emperor publicly proclaims enthronement in centuries-old ceremony
Oct 22, 2019 03:58Japanese Emperor Naruhito formally proclaimed his ascendancy to the throne on Tuesday in a centuries-old ceremony attended by dignitaries from more than 180 countries, pledging to fulfill his duty as a symbol of the state.
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Japan says will not join US anti-Iran 'coalition' in Mideast
Oct 18, 2019 09:11Japan says it will not join any US coalition in the Middle East, but is considering sending its own forces in a bid to ensure oil shipments from the region.
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Japan’s PM visits disaster zone; government may postpone emperor’s parade
Oct 17, 2019 04:56Japan's prime minister on Thursday visited communities flooded by a typhoon and promised help, while media reported the government is considering postponing a parade for Emperor Naruhito's formal enthronement to focus on the disaster.
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Death toll from typhoon in Japan climbs to 66
Oct 15, 2019 04:23The death toll from Typhoon Hagibis in Japan, the worst to hit the country in decades, has risen to 66, amid diminishing hopes of finding any survivors.
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Japan rescuers seek survivors as Typhoon Hagibis kills 40
Oct 14, 2019 06:52Rescue workers waded through muddy, waist-high waters on Monday searching for missing people after one of the worst typhoons to hit Japan in recent history, as officials warned of more rain later in the day.
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2019 Volleyball World Cup: Japan 3-1 Iran
Oct 14, 2019 03:06To volleyball news, Iran’s National Team (Team Melli) have suffered another loss in the 2019 Volleyball World Cup after going down 3-1 at the hands of Asian Rivals, Japan.
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14 killed, 16 missing after Typhoon Hagibis pounds Japan
Oct 13, 2019 04:03More than a dozen people have been confirmed dead in Japan after a powerful typhoon roared across the country with unprecedented rains, local media reported.
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North Korea accuses Japan of 'deliberately' sinking fishing boat, demands compensation
Oct 12, 2019 11:58North Korea has demanded Tokyo pay compensation for a fishing boat that sank earlier this week in an incident which Pyongyang described as a deliberate and "gangster act" in the Sea of Japan.
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2019 Volleyball World Cup: Iran 3-2 Argentina
Oct 11, 2019 05:06Iran’s National Volleyball Team (Team Melli) have pocketed another victory in the 2019 Volleyball World Cup after edging Argentina in a 5-set thriller.
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2019 Volleyball World Cup: Iran 3-0 Tunisia
Oct 11, 2019 02:24Over the 2019 Volleyball World Cup, Iran’s National Team (Team Melli) have bagged another victory after stunning Tunisia in straight sets at the event, which is currently underway in Japan.