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New photo of missing Japanese journalist emerges INTERNATIONAL

New photo of missing Japanese journalist emerges

Japan said on Monday that it believed a new photo posted online of a Japanese journalist missing in Syria - showing him for the first time since a video released earlier this year - is authentic.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
G7 vows growth efforts as Japan's Abe warns of global crisis INTERNATIONAL

G7 vows growth efforts as Japan's Abe warns of global crisis

The Group of Seven industrial powers pledged on Friday to seek strong global growth, while papering over differences on currencies and stimulus policies and expressing concern over North Korea, Russia and maritime disputes involving China.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Obama visits Hiroshima to ponder "terrible force unleashed" INTERNATIONAL

Obama visits Hiroshima to ponder "terrible force unleashed"

Barack Obama became the first incumbent US president to visit Hiroshima on Friday, laying a wreath at the site of the world's first atomic bombing in a gesture Tokyo and Washington hope will showcase their alliance and invigorate efforts to end nuclear arms.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
IOC taking Tokyo bribery scandal 'seriously' CULTURE

IOC taking Tokyo bribery scandal 'seriously'

A senior International Olympic Committee (IOC) official said Thursday allegations of illegal payments to help Tokyo win the 2020 Games were being taken ‘very seriously’...

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Turkey 'threats' over migrant deal won't work: Juncker INTERNATIONAL

Turkey 'threats' over migrant deal won't work: Juncker

Turkey must uphold its side of a deal made with the European Union over stemming the flow of migrants, a top EU official said Thursday, warning ‘threats’ against the bloc will not work.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Japan ‘outraged’ over US arrest following Okinawa death INTERNATIONAL

Japan ‘outraged’ over US arrest following Okinawa death

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has expressed “outrage” after the arrest of a US military base employee linked to...

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Quake hits Tokyo, eastern Japan cities; no tsunami INTERNATIONAL

Quake hits Tokyo, eastern Japan cities; no tsunami

An earthquake shook buildings in the Japanese capital Tokyo and other areas on Monday but no damage or injuries were immediately reported.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
World's 'biggest' budget airline alliance takes off in Asia-Pacific ECONOMY

World's 'biggest' budget airline alliance takes off in Asia-Pacific

Eight budget airlines from Southeast Asia, Japan and Australia said they have formed what they called the world's largest alliance of low-cost carriers, enabling customers to book connections using a shared platform.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Japan vows to cooperate in French Olympic probe INTERNATIONAL

Japan vows to cooperate in French Olympic probe

Japan vowed to cooperate with a French probe into $2mn allegedly paid to help Tokyo secure the 2020 Olympics, as the son of ex-world athletics chief Lamine Diack denied receiving the money.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Japan to investigate claim of illicit Olympic payment INTERNATIONAL

Japan to investigate claim of illicit Olympic payment

Japan on Friday said it would question officials involved in Tokyo's successful 2020 Olympics bid over a multi-million dollar payment which is being probed by French investigators.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Tokyo says 2020 bid 'clean' after payment report INTERNATIONAL

Tokyo says 2020 bid 'clean' after payment report

Japan insisted its successful bid for the 2020 Olympics was ‘clean’ on Thursday after a new report alleged clandestine payments surrounding the campaign for the Tokyo Games.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Hiroshima hopes Obama visit will revitalise anti-nuclear push INTERNATIONAL

Hiroshima hopes Obama visit will revitalise anti-nuclear push

Barack Obama's trip to Hiroshima this month is a chance for him to see how the city suffered after its atomic bombing, and to renew his push for global nuclear disarmament ...

4:45 AM November 25 2016