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.

Japan's Abe Says Time Needed to Settle Peace Treaty Issue With Russia

Tokyo and Moscow will barely able to solve the issue of a permanent peace treaty just after one joint summit and relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin based on trust could contribute to the signing, Japanese Prime MInister Shinzo Abe said Tuesday.

Japan PM Abe: way to peace treaty with Russia coming into sight

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Saturday that a way to concluding a peace treaty with Russia is "coming into sight," raising hopes for tangible progress on a decades-old territorial row at bilateral summit meetings set for mid-December in Japan.

US naval base in Japan's Nagasaki put on lockdown after reported gunshots

A US naval base in Japan's Nagasaki was put on lockdown for around one hour Thursday morning following reports of gunshots.

Russia ready to create joint economic plan with Japan on disputed islands

Russia is ready to offer Japan a joint economic plan on the development of the disputed islands but will not renounce its sovereignty over those islands, a senior Russian parliament leader said Tuesday during her visit to Tokyo.