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'Alarming' levels of 'forever chemicals' found in water near US bases in Okinawa
Jan 02, 2022 18:00As the U.S. military continues construction of a controversial new base at Henoko Bay, Okinawa, the recent discovery of extreme levels of highly toxic "forever chemicals" in local waterways and groundwater has renewed long-standing opposition to the American occupation of large portions of the Japanese archipelago.
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US military hid fuel pipeline flaws from public in Okinawa (2)
Dec 27, 2021 12:09A leaked report that shows the US military knew for years about dangers to civilian areas follows disclosures of toxic PFAS contamination hidden from the Senate.
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US military hid fuel pipeline flaws from public in Okinawa (1)
Dec 26, 2021 17:52A leaked report that shows the US military knew for years about dangers to civilian areas follows disclosures of toxic PFAS contamination hidden from the Senate.
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China calls on Japan not to politicize sports after decision not to send officials to Olympics
Dec 25, 2021 05:49China has accused Japan of politicizing sports after Tokyo announced that it would not send government officials to the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 over Western accusations of human rights violations in China’s Xinjiang region.
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At least 24 dead in building fire in Japan's Osaka
Dec 18, 2021 04:29At least 24 people have lost their lives after a fire swept through a building in a shopping district in the Japanese city of Osaka, with police reportedly considering the incident a possible arson.
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At least 24 dead in building fire in Japan's Osaka
Dec 17, 2021 11:15At least 24 people have lost their lives after a fire swept through a building in a shopping district in the Japanese city of Osaka, with police reportedly considering the incident a possible arson.
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At least 27 feared dead in building fire in Japan's Osaka
Dec 17, 2021 04:25At least 27 people are feared dead after a fire swept through a commercial building in a shopping district in the Japanese city of Osaka.
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Russia deploys combat-alert missile systems near Kuril islands claimed by Japan
Dec 03, 2021 11:23The Russian military has for the first time deployed coastal missile defense systems near its eastern territory of Kuril Islands, which is also claimed by Japan, a move that is intended to underline Moscow’s assertive stance in the decades-long dispute.
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FM: Iran follows clear agenda in Vienna talks, not optimistic about US, E3 intention’
Dec 03, 2021 03:57Iran’s foreign minister says the Islamic Republic is following a clear agenda during the ongoing talks in the Austrian capital, but is not optimistic about the true intention and determination of the United States and the three European signatories to the 2015 nuclear agreement.
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China summons Japan envoy over former PM Abe's comments on Taipei
Dec 02, 2021 05:10China has summoned Japan’s ambassador to protest the "extremely erroneous" remarks made by former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe about Chinese Taipei.