A special envoy of Chinese President Xi Jinping has met with close aides of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang.
US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron have agreed on the need to work with allies to resolve the political crisis in Lebanon.
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Key words : foreign minister counterpart helicopter
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Japan's Foreign Minister has told his Bangladeshi counterpart that the country will provide over 18 million dollars in aid to help more than 600,000 Rohingya refugees who have fled the violence in Myanmar.
Foreign Minister Taro Kono, who is on a 3-day visit to Bangladesh, met Foreign Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali on Sunday.
Kono told Ali that he recognizes the difficulty of the situation, adding that Japan will do what it can to support Bangladesh and Myanmar in finding ways to resolve the humanitarian crisis.
More than 600,000 Rohingya minority Muslims have fled to Bangladesh since fighting broke out in late August between government troops and Rohingya militants in the western state of Rakhine.
The aid package of about 18.6 million dollars will be used to buy food and other essential items for refugees and to transport goods.
Ali thanked Kono for Japan's support and said his government has started negotiating with Myanmar over the return of the refugees.
Kono later took a helicopter to inspect refugee camps near the border with Myanmar.
Foreign Minister Taro Kono, who is on a 3-day visit to Bangladesh, met Foreign Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali on Sunday.
Kono told Ali that he recognizes the difficulty of the situation, adding that Japan will do what it can to support Bangladesh and Myanmar in finding ways to resolve the humanitarian crisis.
More than 600,000 Rohingya minority Muslims have fled to Bangladesh since fighting broke out in late August between government troops and Rohingya militants in the western state of Rakhine.
The aid package of about 18.6 million dollars will be used to buy food and other essential items for refugees and to transport goods.
Ali thanked Kono for Japan's support and said his government has started negotiating with Myanmar over the return of the refugees.
Kono later took a helicopter to inspect refugee camps near the border with Myanmar.
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Key words : special envoy met
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A special envoy of Chinese President Xi Jinping has met with close aides of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang.
The head of the Chinese Communist Party's international department, Song Tao, arrived in the North Korean capital on Friday. He is tasked with briefing North Korean officials on the outcome of the Chinese Communist Party's National Congress last month.
Song held talks with North Korea's ruling Workers' Party Vice Chairman Choe Ryong Hae, who is believed to be deeply trusted by Kim.
North Korea's state-run media reported on Saturday that Song stressed China's hope to continue to develop the 2 countries' traditionally friendly relations. Song reportedly handed to Choe gifts meant for Kim.
The Korean Central News Agency also reported that Song met on Saturday with Workers' Party Vice Chairman Ri Su Yong, another close aide to Kim who is in charge of international relations. Song and Ri were quoted as sharing views on issues of common concern, including the situation in the Korean Peninsula and bilateral ties.
Observers believe the pair discussed North Korea's nuclear weapons and missile development.
On Friday, China's Communist Party-affiliated Global Times commented on a Twitter post by the US President Donald Trump about Song's trip to Pyongyang. Calling it a big move, Trump tweeted "We'll see what happens."
The paper tried to play down expectations for the envoy's trip, saying Song is not a magician. It added that the key to easing the situation on the peninsula lies in the hands of Washington and Pyongyang.
It remains uncertain whether Song's visit to North Korea, the first by a Chinese high-ranking official since October last year, will lead to changes in the North's attitude.
Song is expected to stay in Pyongyang until Monday.
The head of the Chinese Communist Party's international department, Song Tao, arrived in the North Korean capital on Friday. He is tasked with briefing North Korean officials on the outcome of the Chinese Communist Party's National Congress last month.
Song held talks with North Korea's ruling Workers' Party Vice Chairman Choe Ryong Hae, who is believed to be deeply trusted by Kim.
North Korea's state-run media reported on Saturday that Song stressed China's hope to continue to develop the 2 countries' traditionally friendly relations. Song reportedly handed to Choe gifts meant for Kim.
The Korean Central News Agency also reported that Song met on Saturday with Workers' Party Vice Chairman Ri Su Yong, another close aide to Kim who is in charge of international relations. Song and Ri were quoted as sharing views on issues of common concern, including the situation in the Korean Peninsula and bilateral ties.
Observers believe the pair discussed North Korea's nuclear weapons and missile development.
On Friday, China's Communist Party-affiliated Global Times commented on a Twitter post by the US President Donald Trump about Song's trip to Pyongyang. Calling it a big move, Trump tweeted "We'll see what happens."
The paper tried to play down expectations for the envoy's trip, saying Song is not a magician. It added that the key to easing the situation on the peninsula lies in the hands of Washington and Pyongyang.
It remains uncertain whether Song's visit to North Korea, the first by a Chinese high-ranking official since October last year, will lead to changes in the North's attitude.
Song is expected to stay in Pyongyang until Monday.
Key words : Zimbabwe media large crowds
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Zimbabwe's state-controlled media say military commanders will meet again with Robert Mugabe on Sunday. They're likely to keep pressuring the president to step down.
Mugabe has been under house arrest since Wednesday. He has been in power for nearly 4 decades.
Mugabe and military commanders have already met once through the mediation of South African envoys, but the president reportedly refused to resign.
On Saturday, large crowds flooded the streets of Zimbabwe's capital Harare to demand Mugabe's resignation.
Mugabe has been under house arrest since Wednesday. He has been in power for nearly 4 decades.
Mugabe and military commanders have already met once through the mediation of South African envoys, but the president reportedly refused to resign.
On Saturday, large crowds flooded the streets of Zimbabwe's capital Harare to demand Mugabe's resignation.
Key words : Trump French
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US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron have agreed on the need to work with allies to resolve the political crisis in Lebanon.
The two leaders spoke by phone on Saturday.
White House officials say Trump and Macron discussed measures to counter what they called "destabilizing moves" by Iran and Lebanon-based Shia organization Hezbollah.
US officials hope to normalize the situation in cooperation with countries such as France, which has historical ties with Lebanon.
Washington is concerned that the widening rift between Saudi Arabia and Iran over the situation in Lebanon could destabilize the region.
The two leaders spoke by phone on Saturday.
White House officials say Trump and Macron discussed measures to counter what they called "destabilizing moves" by Iran and Lebanon-based Shia organization Hezbollah.
US officials hope to normalize the situation in cooperation with countries such as France, which has historical ties with Lebanon.
Washington is concerned that the widening rift between Saudi Arabia and Iran over the situation in Lebanon could destabilize the region.
Key words : collision
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A collision between a US military truck and a light vehicle on the island of Okinawa has left one Japanese civilian dead.
The accident occurred early on Sunday at an intersection in the city of Naha. The driver of the civilian vehicle was rushed to hospital and later pronounced dead.
Japanese police say a breath test on the military truck driver detected a level of alcohol about 3 times above the legal limit. The driver is apparently a member of the US Marine Corps, and is now being questioned.
Eyewitness accounts and other evidence suggest the military truck ran through a red light.
The accident occurred early on Sunday at an intersection in the city of Naha. The driver of the civilian vehicle was rushed to hospital and later pronounced dead.
Japanese police say a breath test on the military truck driver detected a level of alcohol about 3 times above the legal limit. The driver is apparently a member of the US Marine Corps, and is now being questioned.
Eyewitness accounts and other evidence suggest the military truck ran through a red light.
Key words : Sumo association first
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Officials of the Japan Sumo Association have begun questioning Yokozuna Grand Champion Harumafuji, in connection with a scandal that is rocking the traditional Japanese sport.
Harumafuji arrived at the Ryogoku sumo arena in Tokyo before 10 AM on Sunday. He is accused of assaulting a lower-ranked wrestler, Takanoiwa, when they were out drinking during a sumo tour last month.
This is the first time association officials have questioned Harumafuj over the incident. They hope to find out what led to the assault.
Harumafuji arrived at the Ryogoku sumo arena in Tokyo before 10 AM on Sunday. He is accused of assaulting a lower-ranked wrestler, Takanoiwa, when they were out drinking during a sumo tour last month.
This is the first time association officials have questioned Harumafuj over the incident. They hope to find out what led to the assault.
Key words : prison inmate
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Prison inmates who don't speak Japanese now have access to better interpretation services, thanks to a new system introduced earlier this month.
Until now, a limited number of interpreters were stationed at 5 prisons in and around Tokyo. They could be dispatched to other facilities when inmates there required explanations or counseling about their health and other complex matters. But it was difficult to provide such services in a timely manner.
The new system connects the 5 prisons with interpreters to about 120 detention facilities across Japan. It allows inmates to speak with interpreters through video phone.
As of the end of last year, more than 3,000 inmates -- or 5 percent of the prison population in Japan -- were foreign nationals, according to Justice Ministry statistics. And their numbers are expected to grow over the coming years.
An official in charge of international affairs at Yokohama Prison, south of Tokyo, says overcoming the language barrier is necessary to ensure the effective rehabilitation of foreign inmates.
Until now, a limited number of interpreters were stationed at 5 prisons in and around Tokyo. They could be dispatched to other facilities when inmates there required explanations or counseling about their health and other complex matters. But it was difficult to provide such services in a timely manner.
The new system connects the 5 prisons with interpreters to about 120 detention facilities across Japan. It allows inmates to speak with interpreters through video phone.
As of the end of last year, more than 3,000 inmates -- or 5 percent of the prison population in Japan -- were foreign nationals, according to Justice Ministry statistics. And their numbers are expected to grow over the coming years.
An official in charge of international affairs at Yokohama Prison, south of Tokyo, says overcoming the language barrier is necessary to ensure the effective rehabilitation of foreign inmates.
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