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Japanese PM to reshuffle cabinet

kiemtarOctober 1, 2012

by kiemtarOctober 1, 20120

Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda is expected to reshuffle his cabinet on Monday, with changes aimed at cooling a raging maritime dispute with China, according...

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U.S. call for “cool heads” in China-Japan island dispute goes unheeded

YoopyaSeptember 28, 2012

by YoopyaSeptember 28, 20120

(Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged China and Japan on Thursday to let “cool heads” prevail in a festering dispute over a...

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China, Japan stand their ground in islands row, but keep talking

YoopyaSeptember 26, 2012

by YoopyaSeptember 26, 20120

(Reuters) – China claimed islands at the core of a row with Japan as its “sacred territory” in talks between the two countries’ foreign ministers,...

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Ex-PM Abe wins vote to lead Japan opposition party

kiemtarSeptember 26, 2012

by kiemtarSeptember 26, 20120

Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, known as a hawk and nationalist, won an election Wednesday to become president of the main opposition Liberal Democratic Party....

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Two Chinese ships near disputed isles, Japan protests

kiemtarSeptember 24, 2012September 24, 2012

by kiemtarSeptember 24, 2012September 24, 20120

Three Chinese ships entered what Japan considers its territorial waters near disputed islands in the East China Sea on Monday, the Japanese government said, prompting...

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Analysis: Chinese leaders may come to regret anti-Japan protests

YoopyaSeptember 19, 2012

by YoopyaSeptember 19, 20120

(Reuters) – China’s decision to open its streets to a wave of anti-Japan protests could end up rebounding on Beijing, which has emerged from days...

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Anti-Japan protests reignite across China on occupation anniversary

YoopyaSeptember 18, 2012

by YoopyaSeptember 18, 20120

(Reuters) – Anti-Japan protests reignited across China on Tuesday, the emotional anniversary marking Tokyo’s occupation of its giant neighbor, escalating a maritime dispute which has...

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China protests: Panasonic suspends some operations

YoopyaSeptember 17, 2012

by YoopyaSeptember 17, 20120

Japanese electronics maker Panasonic has suspended some of its operations in China after anti-Japan protesters attacked two of its factories. The firm said its factory...

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Anti-Japan protests erupt in China cities over islands row

YoopyaSeptember 15, 2012

by YoopyaSeptember 15, 20120

(Reuters) – Thousands of Chinese besieged the Japanese embassy in Beijing on Saturday, hurling rocks, eggs and bottles as protests broke out in other major...

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London Fashion Week opens with tribal-inspired designs

YoopyaSeptember 15, 2012

by YoopyaSeptember 15, 20120

(Reuters) – Designers turned to nature for inspiration on the opening day of London Fashion Week on Friday, showcasing a collection of sheer silk dresses,...