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China reacts sharply to Biden's remarks on Senkaku Islands
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
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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Lack of tournaments makes qualification for Tokyo Olympics tougher, says H
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 3 (ANI): Reigning national table tennis champion Harmeet Desai feels the lack of tournaments due to the COVID-19 pandemic has weakened his chances to qualify for the 2021 Olympic Games.
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Biggest dream is to win Olympic medal: Defender Nilam Sanjeep
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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 3 (ANI): Indian Men's Hockey Team Defender Nilam Sanjeep Xess, who has played 14 matches for the national team, said his biggest dream is to win an Olympic Medal and is hopeful that the Indian side will create history in Tokyo next year.
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Our Hockey team will do well in Tokyo Olympics: Kiren Rijiju
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New Delhi [India], November 3 (ANI): Kiren Rijiju, the Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, on Tuesday, exuded confidence and said he is hopeful that both Men's and Women's Hockey team will shine in Tokyo Olympics next year.
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33rd edition of Tokyo International Film Festival starts with light COVID-
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Tokyo [Japan], November 2 (ANI): The 33rd edition of Tokyo International Film Festival started with the representatives of the global film community including Robert De Niro, Christopher Nolan and Cannes Film Festival director Thierry Fremaux, who graced the event with series of video messag
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