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China threatens countermeasures against UK, Australia for condemning disqu
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], November 14 (ANI): In a bid to assert its dominance over Hong Kong, China on Friday threatened countermeasures against Britain and Australia for condemning its disqualification of four pro-democracy lawmakers from the Hong Kong Legislative Council, reported NHK World.
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COVID-19 tally in Japan rises by record 1,685 new cases
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Tokyo [Japan], November 13 (ANI/Sputnik): Japan has registered a new single-day record of 1,685 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, taking the overall tally to 116,220, the NHK broadcaster reported on Friday, citing the authorities.
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Protest organised outside Chinese Embassy in Japan on Uyghur human rights
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Tokyo [Japan], November 13 (ANI): A protest was organised in front of the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo on November 12 to mark the founding anniversary of the East Turkistan and raise awareness about the Uyghur human right issues in China.
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IOC Executive Board and Athletes' Commission discuss COVID-19 countermeasu
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Lausanne [Switzerland], November 13 (ANI): The Executive Board (EB) and Athletes' Commission (AC) of the International Olympic Committee held a virtual joint meeting to discuss various topics, including the athlete experience and COVID-19 countermeasures at Tokyo Olympics.
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China reacts sharply to Biden's remarks on Senkaku Islands
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Tokyo [Japan], November 13 (ANI): In a move to establish its rising assertiveness on the East China Sea, China has reacted sharply to remarks made by US President-elect Joe Biden on the US commitment to helping Japan defend the Senkaku Islands.
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Japan mulls US-style law to deal with human rights issues in China
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Tokyo [Japan], November 12 (ANI): Amid growing criticism against China for its human rights abuses in Xinjiang, Japan is mulling a legal foundation for sanctions, similar to those imposed by the US and Europe.
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Tokyo, Washington conclude first round of formal talks on US military base
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Tokyo [Japan], November 11 (ANI/Sputnik): Japan and the United States have concluded the first round of official talks over the funding on US military bases in the country, Tokyo Foreign Ministry said Wednesday.
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Japan reports 1,279 new cases of COVID-19, 110,616 in total
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Tokyo [Japan], November 10 (ANI/Xinhua): The confirmed COVID-19 cases in Japan increased by 1,279 to reach 110,616 as of Tuesday night, according to the latest figures from the health ministry and local authorities.
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Japanese PM orders drawing up of third COVID-19 economic relief package
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Tokyo [Japan], November 10 (ANI/Sputnik): Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga instructed his cabinet to form an economic relief package, the third of its kind, to stave off the negative effects of the coronavirus pandemic, media reported Tuesday.
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Staying away from pitch helped me gain perspective, says Nikki Pradhan
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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 10 (ANI): The Indian women's hockey team midfielder Nikki Pradhan, who has played over 100 matches for the national side, said the time spent away from the pitch has helped her gain perspective.
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Magnitude 6.2 earthquake recorded over 600 miles southeast of Tokyo
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Tokyo [Japan], November 7 (ANI/Sputnik): A 6.2 magnitude earthquake was registered on Saturday near the Japanese island of Chichijima in the Ogasawara archipelago over 600 miles southeast of Tokyo, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said.
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Tokyo stocks advance in morning amid caution over US election
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Tokyo [Japan], November 4 (ANI/Xinhua): Tokyo stocks advanced Wednesday morning, following Wall Street's gains overnight, but caution remained over the US presidential election as polling came to a close.
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