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Japanese Princess to marry son of shrine priest

Princess Noriko (R), second daughter of the late Prince Takamado and Princess Hisako, speaks beside fiance Kunimaro Senge at the Imperial Household Agency in Tokyo May 27, 2014.

Japan to revive Fukushima operator

2014-01-15 13:46

Japan's trade ministry said it would approve on Wednesday a revival plan for the utility responsible for the Fukushima nuclear disaster.

Thai Democrat Party leader's residence bombed

2014-01-15 12:56

The residence of Thai Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva in Bangkok sustained a bomb attack on Tuesday night.

US, India officials meet to resume cooperation

2014-01-15 09:47

Senior US and Indian diplomats met in Washington on Tuesday to discuss strains in relations between the allies over the arrest of a senior Indian consular official in New York last month on charges of visa fraud.

Boeing 787 grounded due to battery bug in Japan

2014-01-15 09:28

A Boeing 787 dreamliner operated by Japan Airlines Co (JAL) was grounded after discovering a battery problem during a checkup at Japan's Narita airport, reported local media Wednesday.

ROK slams Japan's textbook twisting

2014-01-15 09:28

South Korea's foreign ministry strongly denounced Japan's plan to twist textbooks on Tuesday, describing the plan as a reminder of Japan's imperialistic past.

Thai caretaker PM refuses to resign

2014-01-15 09:14

Thai caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Tuesday insisted that she would not resign from the caretaking post as anti-government protesters have demanded.

Park urges Japan to acknowledge history

2014-01-15 00:45

S. Korean President Park Geun-hye urged Japanese govt to show that it understands history correctly and to honor apologies made by former Japan's leaders.

Thai PM refuses to quit amid Bangkok blockade

2014-01-14 21:10

Thailand's prime minister insisted Tuesday she wouldn't quit as protesters seeking her ouster blocked key roads in the heart of Bangkok for a second day, leaving the country's political crisis firmly deadlocked.

Philippines jumps 8 notches in economic freedom index

2014-01-14 18:42

The Philippine government said on Tuesday that the increase in the country's ranking in Heritage Foundation's 2014 Index of Economic Freedom strengthens its resolve to continue implementing economic reforms.

Cambodian PM vows not to step down

2014-01-14 16:34

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Tuesday reiterated that he would not step down as demanded by the country's main opposition party since the contested election last July.

Thai deputy PM says gov't able to control situation

2014-01-14 14:58

Thai Deputy Prime Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul on Tuesday morning said the government is able to control the current situation, and a string of measures will be rolled out to ensure tourist safety and normal operation of flights.

Park urges Japan to perceive history correctly

2014-01-14 13:51

South Korean President Park Geun-hye urged Japanese leaders to have correct understanding of history to develop future-oriented relationship between the two countries.

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