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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during the Second Plenum of the 7th Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea at the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun in Pyongyang October 8, 2017. (Reuters)
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Russia President Vladimir Putin watches judo on the margins of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia, on September 7, 2017. Photo: Reuters / Sergei Karpukhin
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Japan, South Korea Urge Putin to Impose Sanctions on Pyongyang
Vladivostok, Russia– Japan and South Korea urged Russia on Thursday to impose new sanctions on Pyongyang to face its nuclear ambitions, but this was rejected by Russian President Vladimir Putin who warned that pressure won’t resolve the crisis and called for dialogue....Caption:
North Korea announced that it successfully tested a hydrogen bomb on September 3, 2017. (Reuters)
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N.Korea Develops Hydrogen Bomb as Trump, Abe Voice Concern over ‘Escalating’ Crisis
North Korea announced on Sunday that it successfully tested a hydrogen bomb, in a new step towards its goal to achieve nuclear power and signifying an escalation in its standoff with world powers over its ambitions. North Korea said in an announcement on state...Caption:
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo on August 3, 2017. (AFP)
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Japan PM Reshuffles Cabinet amid Slipping Public Support
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe revamped his government on Thursday in an effort to stop the drop in public support caused by a slew of scandals and errors. Abe said he would focus on bread-and-butter issues such as jobs, a pledge he’s made in the past only...Caption:
Cherry blossoms are in full bloom in front of the Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo April 10, 2012. REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao
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