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Japanese Agriculture Minister Taku Eto Resigns After Rice Comment

Japanese Agriculture Minister Taku Eto Resigns After Rice Comment

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Japan's Minister of Agriculture Taku Eto resigns after a criticized statement over the weekend when he stated that he had never purchased rice.

Trump Reports 'Great Progress' in Trade Talks with Japan

Trump Reports 'Great Progress' in Trade Talks with Japan

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USA's President Donald Trump claims that "great progress" has been made in meetings with Japan's envoy on the tariff issue at the White House. Of course, the talks are not easy, says Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Tokyo

More exchange USA-Japan - but also threat of tariffs

More exchange USA-Japan - but also threat of tariffs

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Even Japan is now part of the circle of trading partners that the USA's President Donald Trump is threatening with import tariffs. At the same time, the countries' leaders have agreed on increased economic exchange

Japan can receive wounded from Gaza

Japan can receive wounded from Gaza

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Japan's government is considering accepting injured Palestinians from Gaza for medical treatment, according to the country's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

Deadline for stopped steel deal is postponed

Deadline for stopped steel deal is postponed

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Japanese households receive part of billion package

Japanese households receive part of billion package

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Japanese households are to receive a share of an economic stimulus package equivalent to 140 billion dollars. The initiative is being launched following the ruling party LDP's disastrous election

Ishiba remains as leader after the disastrous election

Ishiba remains as leader after the disastrous election

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Shigeru Ishiba remains as Prime Minister of Japan, despite the worst election result in 15 years. This has been established in a vote in the parliament's lower house on Monday

Japan's leader remains in power after election setback

Japan's leader remains in power after election setback

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Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba intends to remain in his post after the weekend's election, which became a major failure for the country's long-ruling party.

Ruling Party in Japan Loses Majority

Ruling Party in Japan Loses Majority

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Nobel Peace Prize Winner: Atomic Bombs Do Not Bring Peace

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Nobel Peace Prize Winner: Atomic Bombs Do Not Bring Peace

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The Japanese Nihon Hidankyo receives this year's Nobel Peace Prize, for its struggle against nuclear weapons. The organization has been a favorite tip several times before, but says that this was something they "never could have dreamed of"

Japan has a new Prime Minister - Shigeru Ishiba

Japan has a new Prime Minister - Shigeru Ishiba

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Upwards Again in Tokyo

Upwards Again in Tokyo

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