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Risk of missteps hangs over U.S.-backed ceasefire deal in northeast Syria
The progress of the deal tests the ability of Syria's new leaders to stabilize a nation fractured by 14 years of war.
Source: The Japan Times
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'Wisteria': Mieko Kawakami’s story of female longing adapted for stage
Theater company Mum&Gypsy and author Kawakami are collaborating on a stage adaptation of her work for the fourth time.
Source: The Japan Times
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With eye on China, Koizumi stresses importance of rules-based order
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi also pledged not to “shut down any channels” of communication as ties with China remain in a deep freeze.
Source: The Japan Times
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U.S. waives Venezuela oil sanctions as Trump says expects to visit
"I'm going to make a visit to Venezuela," the U.S. president told reporters, while adding that the date had not been decided.
Source: The Japan Times
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Europe talks nuclear weapons after U.S. delivers reality check
The countries involved in discussions usually host U.S. military assets, are close to Russia and feel directly threatened by Vladimir Putin, sources said.
Source: The Japan Times
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China FM tells EU diplomats not to blame Beijing for bloc's problems
Wang Yi made the comments at a meeting with France's Jean-Noel Barrot and Germany's Johann Wadephul on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference on Friday.
Source: The Japan Times
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Tokyo’s best ramen breakfast? Restaurant two minutes from Tokyo Station is a strong contender
Special morning-only ramen is a great way to start your Tokyo day. They say that you should never put off until tomorrow that which you can do today, and by that same logic, you should never put off u
Source: SoraNews24
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Elderly Japan man arrested for stealing toilet, using it in his home for three months
Veteran contractor becomes senior thief. A lot has been said about the reasons for Japan’s low crime rate. Some people point to Confucian philosophy, while others look for more modern factors such as
Source: SoraNews24
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Room 404: What happened when we stayed in an unlucky hotel room in Japan
There’s a reason hotels don’t use this number for their rooms. In Japan, the numbers “4” (“shi”) and “9” (“ku”) are associated with death and suffering, due to the way the word “shi” can also be used
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan seizes Chinese fishing vessel and arrests captain
The incident happened inside Japan’s exclusive economic zone off Nagasaki Prefecture, 165 kilometers south-southwest of the island of Meshima.
Source: The Japan Times
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