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Ex-Japanese PM Tomiichi Murayama, Known For Apology Over Wartime Aggression, Dies At 101
Japan's former Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama, who was known for his 1995 "Murayama statement" apologizing to Asian victims of his country's aggression, died Friday. He was 101.
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Japan's PM Shinzo Abe Set to Issue World War 2 Anniversary Remarks Amid Conflicting Pressures
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was poised on Friday to issue a statement marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, remarks that will be closely analysed abroad to see whether he dilutes past apologies over the conflict.
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Japan PM Shinzo Abe Says He Will Express 'Remorse' Over World War II
Japan's prime minister said Thursday he would express "remorse" over World War II in a closely watched statement this month, but his comments left questions about whether he would repeat previous apologies.
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Denying 'Comfort Women' Stains Japan Honour: Yohei Kono
Japan must face up to the truth over its wartime system of sex slavery if it is to purge the stain of its past wrongs, the man who issued a landmark apology today.
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Ex-Japanese PM Tomiichi Murayama, Known For Apology Over Wartime Aggression, Dies At 101
Japan's former Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama, who was known for his 1995 "Murayama statement" apologizing to Asian victims of his country's aggression, died Friday. He was 101.
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Japan's PM Shinzo Abe Set to Issue World War 2 Anniversary Remarks Amid Conflicting Pressures
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was poised on Friday to issue a statement marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, remarks that will be closely analysed abroad to see whether he dilutes past apologies over the conflict.
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Japan PM Shinzo Abe Says He Will Express 'Remorse' Over World War II
Japan's prime minister said Thursday he would express "remorse" over World War II in a closely watched statement this month, but his comments left questions about whether he would repeat previous apologies.
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Denying 'Comfort Women' Stains Japan Honour: Yohei Kono
Japan must face up to the truth over its wartime system of sex slavery if it is to purge the stain of its past wrongs, the man who issued a landmark apology today.
