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Nearly 1,600 Earthquakes Hit Japan In 3 Weeks, Dozens Of People Evacuated
Since June 21, the area has experienced as of early Monday what seismologists refer to as a swarm of 1,582 quakes.
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One Of Our Islands Is Missing: Japan 'Loses' A Bit Of Land
Missing: A tiny island in northern Japan. Or so authorities fear, prompting plans for a survey to determine if the outcrop has been washed away, ever-so-slightly shrinking the country's territorial waters.
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Vladimir Putin's Visit To Japan Won't End Islands Dispute, Says Kremlin
Russian officials on Tuesday cautioned against expecting a breakthrough in its territorial dispute with Tokyo when President Vladimir Putin visits Japan this week, and proposed focusing instead on commercial deals.
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'Large' Chinese Military Fleet Flies Near Japan Islands: Reports
Japan scrambled jets after 11 Chinese military planes flew near southern Japanese islands during what Beijing said was a drill to improve its long-range combat abilities, reports said Saturday.
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Okinawan Artefacts Latest Thorn in US Base Relocation
The discovery of old pottery shards and artefacts on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa could delay relocation work for a US military base, officials said Friday, the latest twist in a long-running battle over the unpopular project.
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Okinawa Governor Revokes Controversial US Base Approval
The governor of Okinawa Tuesday revoked approval for work on a US air base on the southern Japanese island, in the latest setback to the controversial plan.
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Typhoon Goni Ravages Philippines, Heads Towards Japan
A weakened Typhoon Goni was headed towards Japan on Sunday, after battering the northern Philippines leaving at least 10 dead, and causing thousands of people to be evacuated off Taiwan's east coast.
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6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northeastern Japan: USGS
A strong 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northeastern Japan early today, the United States Geological Survey said, but authorities did not issue a tsunami warning and there were no immediate reports of damage.
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Japan asks local authorities to stop using Google Maps over islands row
Taking issue with the contentious naming of disputed islands, Japan has asked local authorities and state-run universities to stop posting Google Maps.
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Nearly 1,600 Earthquakes Hit Japan In 3 Weeks, Dozens Of People Evacuated
Since June 21, the area has experienced as of early Monday what seismologists refer to as a swarm of 1,582 quakes.
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One Of Our Islands Is Missing: Japan 'Loses' A Bit Of Land
Missing: A tiny island in northern Japan. Or so authorities fear, prompting plans for a survey to determine if the outcrop has been washed away, ever-so-slightly shrinking the country's territorial waters.
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Vladimir Putin's Visit To Japan Won't End Islands Dispute, Says Kremlin
Russian officials on Tuesday cautioned against expecting a breakthrough in its territorial dispute with Tokyo when President Vladimir Putin visits Japan this week, and proposed focusing instead on commercial deals.
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'Large' Chinese Military Fleet Flies Near Japan Islands: Reports
Japan scrambled jets after 11 Chinese military planes flew near southern Japanese islands during what Beijing said was a drill to improve its long-range combat abilities, reports said Saturday.
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Okinawan Artefacts Latest Thorn in US Base Relocation
The discovery of old pottery shards and artefacts on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa could delay relocation work for a US military base, officials said Friday, the latest twist in a long-running battle over the unpopular project.
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Okinawa Governor Revokes Controversial US Base Approval
The governor of Okinawa Tuesday revoked approval for work on a US air base on the southern Japanese island, in the latest setback to the controversial plan.
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Typhoon Goni Ravages Philippines, Heads Towards Japan
A weakened Typhoon Goni was headed towards Japan on Sunday, after battering the northern Philippines leaving at least 10 dead, and causing thousands of people to be evacuated off Taiwan's east coast.
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6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northeastern Japan: USGS
A strong 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northeastern Japan early today, the United States Geological Survey said, but authorities did not issue a tsunami warning and there were no immediate reports of damage.
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Japan asks local authorities to stop using Google Maps over islands row
Taking issue with the contentious naming of disputed islands, Japan has asked local authorities and state-run universities to stop posting Google Maps.
