WorldPingThe four southernmost islands of the chain also are claimed by Japan, which calls them the Northern Territories.
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WorldPingPresident Vladimir Putin visited Russia's far-eastern Kuril islands for the first time on Thursday, prompting protests by Japan which also claims the territory.
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WorldPingJapanese PM says islands seized by Soviets late in second world war are part of her country under international law The Japanese government has reacted angrily to Vladimir Putin’s first visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, which are claimed by both T…
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WorldPingRussian President Putin has made his first visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, travelling to Iturup, one of four islands claimed by both Russia and Japan. Tokyo strongly protested the visit, calling it “absolutely unacceptable.”…
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WorldPingRecord-breaking heavy rain has pounded eastern Japan, flooding roads and homes, paralyzing traffic, and causing power outages near Tokyo…
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WorldPingJack Draper lost 6-3 7-5 to Martin Landaluce in the first round of the Cincinnati Open after blowing six set-point chances to level the match.
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WorldPingGoing undefeated is a tall order for even college football's most talented teams.Here's where each contender could see their dreams of a perfect season come to an end…
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