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High times in Thailand: New weed laws draw tourists from across Asia
BANGKOK (AP) — A Japanese tourist reaches into a baggie of cannabis…
UN nuclear agency endorses Japan’s plan to release treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean
TOKYO (AP) — The U.N. nuclear agency gave its endorsement on Tuesday…
Japan’s PM offers Ukraine support as China’s Xi backs Russia
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made a surprise visit…
Biden to host Japan’s Kishida for talks on NKorea, economy
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida…
Today in History MON JAN 02
Today in History Today is Monday, Jan. 2, the second day of…
Asian shares mixed after tech-led decline on Wall Street
BANGKOK — Shares were mixed in Asia on Wednesday after a post-holiday…
World shares mostly lower after tech-led fall on Wall Street
BANGKOK — Shares were mostly lower in Europe and Asia on Wednesday…
Japan PM sacks 4th minister to patch up scandal-hit Cabinet
TOKYO — Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Tuesday dismissed his fourth…
Today in History: December 27, Soviets take Afghanistan
Today in History Today is Tuesday, Dec. 27, the 361st day of…
Today in History: December 23, Japanese war leaders executed
Today in History Today is Friday, Dec. 23, the 357th day of…
North Korea says rocket launch was test of 1st spy satellite
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Monday it fired a test…
New Japan law aims at Unification Church fundraising abuses
TOKYO — Japan’s parliament on Saturday enacted a law to restrict malicious…
Wall Street falls as US inflation slows but remains hot
NEW YORK — A choppy day of trading on Wall Street ended…
Asian shares slip after tech stock slump on Wall St
BANGKOK — Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Thursday after Wall…
Asian shares slip after tech stock slump on Wall St
BANGKOK (AP) — Shares are mostly lower in Asia after Wall Street…
Japanese defense minister says North Korean missile launched Friday could potentially reach the entire continental U.S.
Japanese defense minister says North Korean missile launched Friday could potentially reach…
S Korea, Japan seek better ties amid NKorea missile tensions
SEOUL, South Korea — The leaders of South Korea and Japan agreed…
Japan, US hold joint arms drills amid China, N Korea worry
TOKYO — Japan and the United States began a major joint military…
N. Korea fires more missiles as US flies bombers over South
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea added to its recent barrage of…