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Japanese ship involved in Mauritius oil spill breaks apart

Aug 16, 2020 04:28

A Japanese bulk carrier that ran aground on a reef in Mauritius last month threatening a marine ecological disaster around the Indian Ocean island has broken apart, authorities said on Saturday.
Truman’s war crimes at Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Aug 10, 2020 10:45

This month marks the 75th anniversary of the US atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. While proponents of the bombings have long justified them on the basis that they shortened World War II, the fact is that they were war crimes. The only reason why former US President Harry S. Truman and the pilots who dropped the bombs were not prosecuted as war criminals is because the United States ended up winning the war.
Iran slams US for refusing to shoulder responsibility for Japan nuke attacks

Aug 10, 2020 07:43

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman slammed the US administration for refusing to shoulder responsibility for the atomic bombings of two Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki back in 1945.
Culprit in Japan nuke attacks claims to oppose WMDs: Mousavi

Aug 09, 2020 12:20

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman says the country, which is behind nuclear bombings of two cities in Japan, killing thousands of people, now claims to be advocating the eradication of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs).
Japan marks 75 years since US nuclear bombing of Hiroshima

Aug 06, 2020 06:00

Japan is marking 75 years since the United States dropped a nuclear bomb on Hiroshima, with ceremonies downsized due to the coronavirus pandemic.
China says disputed islands in East China Sea are its territory

Jul 29, 2020 06:15

Beijing says the Diaoyu Islands, which Japan disputes, are Chinese territory and that it has the right to conduct law enforcement activities there, after a US military commander said China had conducted “unprecedented incursions” around the islands.
US base on Japan's Okinawa confirms 36 more coronavirus cases: Kyodo

Jul 15, 2020 08:08

A US Marine Corps base in Okinawa has confirmed a further 36 novel coronavirus infections, the prefectural government said Wednesday, bringing the total number of cases at American military facilities on the island to 136.
US military puts marines in lockdown following coronavirus outbreak on Japan bases

Jul 13, 2020 09:43

American military personnel in two US bases in Okinawa Prefecture in Japan have been put under lockdown after dozens of forces tested positive for COVID-19.
Russia ‘successfully completes’ human testing of COVID-19 vaccine + World updates

Jul 12, 2020 07:09

A Russian research center says it has successfully completed the clinical trials of the world’s first coronavirus vaccine on humans, and scientists in China and Thailand are also racing to start new phases in developing their own potential vaccines for COVID-19.
US State Department okays possible $23 bln sale of F-35s to Japan

Jul 10, 2020 03:01

The United States has approved the possible sale of 105 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets to Japan worth approximately $23 billion.