Defense white paper cites N.Korean, Chinese threats
Japan's 2017 white paper on defense highlights North Korea's nuclear program and Chinese expansionism.
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Defense Minister to US: Stop flying Ospreys
Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera asks the US to stop flying Osprey aircraft in Japan following an accident off...
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PM Abe Hails new North Korea sanctions
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe embraces new UN-mandated sanctions against North Korea following recent provocations ...
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PM Abe says Kake would probably answer lawmaker questions
In a Nippon TV exclusive interview, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says he thinks a school operator and longtime fri...
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Abe calls new cabinet 'results oriented'
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called his newly reshuffled cabinet professional and results oriented.
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Abe reshuffles Cabinet
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reshuffles his Cabinet to boost confidence in his administration.
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Abe and Trump agree on North Korea pressure
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and US President Donald Trump agree on need to increase pressure on North Korea in wake ...
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Defense Minister Inada resigns
Defense Minister Tomomi Inada resigns after a special probe on the cover up of SDF logs from South Sudan.
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Japan's main opposition party chief to resign
The head of Japan's main opposition party announces her intention to resign abruptly.
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Companies give telecommuting a try
More than 900 companies take part in the nation's inaugural Telework Day.
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