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U.S. seeks ‘reliable, predictable’ way forward with N. Korea
By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) -The United States is seeking a "reliable, predictable and constructive" way to secure progress in...
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Olympics-Frenchman seeks Macron’s help over ‘abduction’ of his children in Japan
By Pak Yiu and Sakura Murakami TOKYO (Reuters) - Vincent Fichot has not eaten in nearly two weeks. The 39-year-old...
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Russia, China fail at U.N. in bid to shut down Bosnia peace envoy
By Michelle Nichols NEW YORK (Reuters) - Russia and China failed on Thursday in a bid to get the U.N....
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Opening ceremony director dismissed after past comments on Holocaust, Tokyo 2020 says
TOKYO (Reuters) - The director of the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics has been dismissed, organisers said on...
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Japan PM Suga to meet with Pfizer CEO for early delivery of vaccine doses – media
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is preparing to negotiate directly with the chief executive of Pfizer as...
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Olympics-Japan win softball opener as Games ‘of hope’ begin
By Paresh Dave and Karolos Grohmann FUKUSHIMA/TOKYO (Reuters) -The Japanese women's softball team got the Tokyo 2020 Olympics off to...
Read moreU.S., Japan, S.Korea discuss Taiwan Strait issues, N.Korea
(Reuters) - U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman discussed the importance of stability in the Taiwan Strait and denuclearization...
Read moreU.S., Japan, S.Korea vow to deepen climate, pandemic cooperation – U.S
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and her Japanese and South Korean counterparts committed in talks...
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Olympics-WHO head Tedros backs Tokyo Games amid pandemic
By Karolos Grohmann TOKYO (Reuters) -The Tokyo Olympics should go ahead to demonstrate to the world what can be achieved...
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Britain to permanently deploy two warships in Asian waters
TOKYO (Reuters) -Britain said on Tuesday it would permanently deploy two warships in Asian waters after its Queen Elizabeth aircraft...
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Olympics – Out of the ‘bubble’: foreign journalists grumble at no-reporting tour
TOKYO (Reuters) - Foreign reporters covering the Tokyo Olympics were surprised to learn that what they thought was a chance...
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In Japan’s Fukushima, hopes of Olympics boost are dashed
By Joseph Campbell TSUCHIYU ONSEN MACHI, Japan (Reuters) - When it was announced that Tokyo would host the 2020 Olympics,...
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U.S. and allies accuse China of global hacking spree
By Steve Holland and Doina Chiacu WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States and its allies accused China on Monday of a...
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Foreign missions in Afghanistan call for Taliban ceasefire
KABUL (Reuters) -Fifteen diplomatic missions and the NATO representative in Afghanistan urged the Taliban on Monday to halt their military...
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American duo sentenced to prison by Tokyo court for helping Ghosn flee Japan
By Tim Kelly and Eimi Yamamitsu TOKYO (Reuters) -A Tokyo court on Monday doled out the first sentences in Japan...
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France, South Pacific nations to combat ‘predatory’ fishing as China extends reach
PARIS (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday France and South Pacific nations would launch a South Pacific...
Read moreJapan to remove diplomat from S.Korea embassy after comment on President Moon: Kyodo
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan will soon remove senior diplomat Hirohisa Soma from its embassy to South Korea after he was...
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S.Korea’s Moon scraps Tokyo trip over ‘unacceptable’ diplomat remarks
By Hyonhee Shin and Chang-Ran Kim SEOUL/TOKYO (Reuters) -South Korean President Moon Jae-in will not visit Tokyo for the upcoming...
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Japan’s PM declines to comment on S.Korean president’s decision to stay away from Olympics
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Monday he was not in a position to comment on...
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S.Korea says Moon’s Japan visit, summit with Suga “still uncertain”
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean President Moon Jae-in's Japan visit and summit with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is "still...
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