The US Defense Department says Iran launched more than a dozen ballistic missiles targeting American military and coalition forces stationed in Iraq.
Japan's Prime Minister has instructed government officials to take all possible measures to prepare for contingencies following Iran's attack.
On the Tokyo Stock Exchange, shares plunged on Wednesday following Iran's missile launches.
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Key words : US defense department says stationed in iraq make a statement
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The US Defense Department says Iran launched more than a dozen ballistic missiles targeting American military and coalition forces stationed in Iraq.
In a statement, it said the attack was carried out at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Eastern Standard Time, on two bases in Ain al-Assad and Arbil.
Following the attack, US President Donald Trump tweeted, "Assessment of casualties & damages taking place now. So far, so good! We have the most powerful and well equipped military anywhere in the world, by far!" He added that he will make a statement on Wednesday morning.
Multiple US media outlets have quoted US government sources as saying that no American casualties have been confirmed so far.
Meanwhile, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced on state-run television on Wednesday that it was responsible for the attack. It said the move was in retaliation for the US killing of Iran's top military commander, Qassem Soleimani, in Baghdad last week. It also said that the operation was called "Martyr Soleimani."
The Revolutionary Guards warned that if the US takes further provocative actions, it will face harsher and more devastating retribution.
Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif tweeted that "Iran took & concluded proportionate measures in self-defense under Article 51 of UN Charter targeting base from which cowardly armed attack against our citizens & senior officials were launched."
Key words : Iran supreme leader praised
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Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has praised the country's former top military commander Qassem Soleimani, who was killed by the US last week in Iraq.
Giving an address in Tehran on Wednesday, Khamenei described Soleimani as brave on the battlefield and prudent in politics.
Khamenei also called Wednesday's attack on US troops in Iraq "a slap in the face" of the US.
He added that the latest military action is not enough, and stressed the need to remove US forces from the Middle East.
Key words : Abe all possible measures
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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has instructed government officials to take all possible measures to prepare for contingencies following Iran's attack on US forces in Iraq.
The Japanese government held a meeting of the National Security Council at the prime minister's office on Wednesday morning.
The meeting was attended by Abe, Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga, Defense Minister Taro Kono and Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi.
Abe told the relevant cabinet ministers to do their utmost to gather and analyze information, provide prompt and accurate information to the public, and protect Japanese nationals in the affected areas.
He also told them to work with other countries toward all possible diplomatic efforts.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga told reporters after the NSC meeting that the government will work with other countries to gather information, and do its utmost to ensure the safety of Japanese nationals in the Middle East region.
He said Japan urges all parties to make diplomatic efforts to ease tensions. He said Japan will continue to work closely with the international community.
Key words : Tokyo stock plunged
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On the Tokyo Stock Exchange, shares plunged on Wednesday following Iran's attack targeting US and coalition forces stationed in Iraq.
The Nikkei Stock Average was briefly down more than 600 points in morning trading, sinking below the 23,000 level for the first time since November.
The index later recovered and closed at 23,204, down 370 points from Tuesday.
Investors placed sell orders over concerns that the Iranian ballistic missile attack could increase risks to the global economy.
Stocks staged a minor rebound in afternoon trading following a tweet by the Iranian side saying it does not seek escalation or war.
Market sources say investors are watching the situation, as US President Donald Trump says he will make a statement on Wednesday morning.
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Key words : US federal
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The US Federal Aviation Administration says it will ban US civilian aircraft from flying in the airspace over Iraq, Iran, and the waters of the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. The move follows Iran's missile launches targeting US-led forces in Iraq.
The AP news agency says the emergency flight restriction is to avoid "potential for miscalculation or mis-identification" of civilian aircraft in the region.
Singapore Airlines said after the attack that all of its regular flights would be diverted from Iranian airspace.
Key words : state-run passenger no survivor
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Iran's state-run media says a passenger plane carrying about 180 people bound for the Ukrainian capital Kyiv has crashed in Iran's capital Tehran. Local fire officials say there are no survivors.
The Ukrainian International Airlines Boeing 737-800 reportedly went down shortly after takeoff from Imam Khomeini International Airport on Wednesday morning.
The airplane was carrying 167 passengers and nine crew. A local fire official has told state-run television that after the fire from the crash was put out, rescuers searched for survivors but found none.
A public relations official at the airport has told local media that the plane likely went down due to mechanical problems, but the official cause of the crash remains unknown.
Key words : wife of former Nissan defended
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The wife of former Nissan Motor chairman Carlos Ghosn has defended her husband's flight from Japan to Lebanon, adding that he will tell the truth in his own words.
Carole Ghosn gave an interview to a French newspaper in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, on Tuesday. Her husband, who has been indicted in Japan on charges of financial misconduct, is now in Lebanon after skipping bail.
Asked whether she believes that her husband's escape was the right choice, she said it was the only available option. She said her husband's trial had been delayed and he was put in a situation that deprived him of freedom with the purpose of undermining his humanity.
Referring to her husband's news conference planned for Wednesday afternoon in Beirut, she said he will tell the truth in his own words and protect himself. She added that her husband has been holed up at home to prepare for the event.
Prosecutors in Tokyo have obtained an arrest warrant for Carole Ghosn on suspicion that she perjured herself in statements made at a court in Tokyo last April in relation to her husband's case.
Carole Ghosn criticized the move, labeling it as a revenge by Japanese prosecutors aimed at putting pressure on her husband ahead of his news conference.
Key words : Kim birthday
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un marks his birthday on Wednesday amid stalled denuclearization talks with the United States. No ceremonies are planned for his birthday.
Kim's age has not been disclosed but he is believed to have turned 36 or 37 years old. His birthday is not a national holiday unlike his grandfather's and father's.
Massive celebrations were held on the birthdays of the late Kim Il Sung, the country's founder, and late Kim Jong Il.
The ruling Workers' Party newspaper Rodong Sinmun made no mention of the leader's birthday.
Several North Koreans living in China have told NHK that Kim Jong Un is likely to have refrained from making his birthday a holiday to avoid burdening the citizens with celebrations during difficult times.
Kim has been referring to the development of new strategic weapons as talks with the United States have not been progressing.
North Korean officials are apparently studying carefully the timing of making Kim's birthday a holiday to idolize their leader and strengthen his power base.
Key words : trial will killing 19 people
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The trial will begin on Wednesday of a 29-year-old former care home employee who is accused of killing 19 people with intellectual disabilities at a facility near Tokyo.
A group of lay judges at the Yokohama District Court will start hearing the case nearly three and a half years after the killings in Sagamihara City.
Defendant Satoshi Uematsu is charged with stabbing 19 residents to death and wounded 26 other people in July 2016.
The defense lawyer is expected to argue that Uematsu could not tell right from wrong because he used marijuana.
Prosecutors are expected to use the results of psychiatric tests to argue that the defendant can be held criminally responsible.
Only one of the victims will be named during the trial.
The court will install a partition in the public gallery to protect the privacy of the bereaved families.
The ruling is expected on March 16.
Key words : team Japanese experts
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A team led by Japanese experts has put together proposals for Laos on how to improve its fiscal stability. Laos faces debt problems due to heavy borrowing from China.
The team, consisting of the Japan International Cooperation Agency and Laos' National Economic Research Institute, submitted the proposals to the country's deputy prime minister on Tuesday.
They stress the need to make major infrastructure projects profitable and to scrap money-losing state-run companies.
Laos' fiscal deficits are mounting as it relies on massive loans from China to finance its infrastructure projects, such as railway construction.
China has asked Laos to hand over the rights to operate major infrastructure as collateral.
The proposals point out that Laos depends on foreign currency borrowing and advises it to shift to longer-term loans while maintaining confidence among investors.
Professor Toshiro Nishizawa, a team member from the Graduate School of Public Policy of the University of Tokyo, said Laos was overly optimistic when it procured the loans.
He said it's necessary to think about how ongoing infrastructure projects can contribute to economic development.
The Japan side plans to provide further support on policy making.
Key words : exhibitor automobile
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Thousands of exhibitors are in Las Vegas, showcasing their latest products at the world's biggest consumer tech show. Automobiles are at the center of attention this year.
Sony has unveiled a prototype electric vehicle at the Consumer Electronics Show, or CES. The car was developed with the help of an Austrian auto company and a US chip-maker. It features 33 advanced sensors to check road conditions, detect movements, and even monitor the driver's facial expressions.
Sony says it plans to start test drives on public roads by March of next year.
President and CEO of Sony Kenichiro Yoshida said, "We expect a major change in mobility. This will be a big step for Sony if our CMOS sensor technologies are able to contribute to safety."
Amazon has also been showing off some auto tech--an onboard system that integrates its Alexa AI assistant. It was developed with the help of sports car-maker Lamborghini.
Chinese tech giant Huawei has been one of the big stars. This is despite tightened US regulations on its business. Many visitors are flocking to its booths to see the company's latest smartphone offerings.
CES continues through Friday.
Key words : weather expert warned
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