Tokyo to continue talks with Moscow on peace deal and Kurils, says Japan’s top diplomat - TASS

 Japan will continue its negotiations with Russia to resolve its territorial dispute and conclude a peace treaty, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said at a press conference on Friday.

Japan stands for dialogue with Russia on joint activities on Kuril Islands — top diplomat - TASS

Tokyo expects to continue a constructive dialogue with Moscow on joint economic activities on the southern Kuril Islands, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said at a press conference on Tuesday.

Le isole Curili della discordia: la disputa Russia-Giappone si riaccende

 

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UN remembers the dead of WWII - China.org.cn

The Second World War had a profound impact on the international community, and established the conditions for the creation of the United Nations. This weekend marks the official remembrance of the tens of millions of civilians and soldiers who died during the conflict, UN News reported on Saturday.

Ex-spy attack first nerve agent offensive in Europe since WWII, say U.S., France, Germany and Britain

The alleged poisoning of an ex-spy in England which has been pinned on Russia was the first offensive use of a nerve agent in Europe since World War II, said the leaders of France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States in a joint declaration released Thursday.

Israeli Opposition Calls for Recalling Poland Ambassador Amid Holocaust Bill Row

Israeli opposition leader Isaac Herzog urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to recall the country’s ambassador to Poland Anna Azari after the Polish lawmakers adopted a bill, banning attempts to impose blame on the Poles for crimes against humanity committed by Nazi Germany during World War II, including mass murder of Jews.

Japan seeks longer-range cruise missiles amid North Korea threat

Japan plans to acquire medium-range air-to-surface missiles, expanding its strike capability to North Korea.

Japan honors dead in 72nd anniversary of WWII surrender

Japan commemorated the 72nd anniversary of its surrender at the end of World War II with a state-sponsored ceremony in Tokyo, attended by relatives of the war dead.

Irak: l'ONU s'attend à un grand afflux de déplacés de la Vieille ville de Mossoul

Le Haut commissariat de l'ONU pour les Réfugiés (HCR) a dit mercredi s'attendre à un important afflux de déplacés de la vieille ville de Mossoul, où les forces irakiennes poursuivent leur offensive contre le dernier carré du groupe Etat islamique (EI).

Putin, Abe promise cooperation amid Russia-Japan territorial disputes

Russian President Vladimir Putin and visiting Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe agreed here on Thursday to cooperate in various areas, although territorial spats persist between the two countries.

Le Japon pourrait envoyer des soldats en Corée du Sud au secours de ses ressortissants

Le Japon va se préparer à envoyer des soldats dans la péninsule coréenne pour y protéger ses ressortissants en cas de crise nécessitant une évacuation, a déclaré mardi la ministre de la Défense Tomomi Inada, citée par l'agence Jiji et la chaîne NHK.

Londres refuse de "recevoir une correction" avec le Brexit, affirme Boris Johnson

Le ministre britannique des Affaires étrangères Boris Johnson a déclaré mercredi refuser que son pays se fasse "administrer une correction" avec le Brexit, face notamment à la fermeté de la France contre un accès privilégié au marché commun.

S.Korea says Japan's recalling of envoys over comfort women statue "very regrettable"

South Korea's foreign ministry said Friday that it was very regrettable for Japan to recall its senior envoys over the placing near its consulate of a statue symbolizing Japan's wartime sex slavery victims.

Japan's Defense Minister Tomomi Inada's visit to Yasukuni Shrine 'ironic'

Beijing has denounced as "greatly ironic" the Japanese defense chief's visit to the Yasukuni Shrine, which came shortly after she returned from accompanying Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on his visit to Pearl Harbor.

Abe offers no apology during Pearl Harbor visit

Hawkish Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday offered no apology during his visit to Pearl Harbor for a sneak attack in World War II that claimed more than 2,400 American lives.

Japan cabinet approves biggest defense budget

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's cabinet on Thursday approved Japan's biggest annual defense budget in the face of North Korea's nuclear and missile threats and a territorial row with China.

No progress made on long-standing territorial row during Abe-Putin summit

Japan and Russia on Friday wrapped up a two-day summit between their top leaders but failed again to make breakthrough in a long-held sovereignty dispute which has been a major stumbling block for bilateral relations.

Abe, Putin to huddle at hot spring over Japan-Russia islands row

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet at a hot spring resort on Thursday seeking progress on a territorial row that has prevented their countries from signing a peace treaty formally ending World War Two.

Japan's troops ready to use force in South Sudan

Japan's self-defense forces have been allowed to use firearms and other weapons in peacekeeping missions in South Sudan.

Russia and Japan ‘Striving to Resolve’ Island Dispute: Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Saturday ahead of a visit to Japan by President Vladimir Putin that the countries’ leaders are pushing to end a territorial row dating back to World War II.