Iraq's defense ministry says rockets hit a base hosting US forces, wounding four local soldiers.
Japan's Prime Minister has met with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince to discuss ways to ease political tension in the Middle East.
The head of Human Rights Watch, an international NGO, has been denied entry to Hong Kong upon his arrival at its airport.
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Key words : Iraq defense ministry
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Iraq's defense ministry says rockets hit a base hosting US forces, wounding four local soldiers. It's believed to be a revenge strike for the US killing of a top Iranian military commander.
The ministry says eight rockets landed at Al-Balad airbase, north of Baghdad, on Sunday.
Militias linked to Iran have threatened retaliation after a US drone strike killed Qassem Soleimani of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps earlier this month.
On Wednesday, Tehran retaliated with missile launches targeting two bases in Iraq that host American forces. Later that day, rockets also fell in Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone, where the US Embassy is located.
Key words : security forces
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Security forces in Tehran have dispersed protesters criticizing the top leader for the shooting down of a Ukrainian passenger jet by the military.
Protests continued for the second consecutive day on Sunday after the military admitted the previous day that it had mistakenly downed the plane.
Protesters chanted "Death to the dictator" to denounce Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Riot police fired tear gas and shot guns into the air to break up the protest.
The Ukraine International Airlines flight went down on Wednesday shortly after taking off from Tehran. All 176 people on board died.
Iran's leadership seems concerned as it saw massive demonstrations opposing the government's abrupt decision to raise gasoline prices spread nationwide in November. Amnesty International says hundreds of people were killed and thousands of others injured in the unrest.
US President Donald Trump took to Twitter on Sunday to warn Iranian leaders not to kill protesters. He wrote that the world and, more importantly, the US is watching developments in Iran.
Key words : canadian prime vowed
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has vowed to pursue justice for those who died as a Ukrainian airliner crashed near Tehran last week.
Iran's military on Saturday admitted downing the plane by mistake. All 176 people on board died.
Ceremonies were held across Canada on Sunday to mourn the victims of the disaster. Fifty-seven of them were from the country.
At a vigil in Edmonton, Alberta, Trudeau said "This tragedy should have never occurred ... you give us purpose to pursue justice and accountability for you. We will not rest until there are answers."
Canada has sent officials to Iran to look into the incident with other countries including Britain and Sweden. It plans to send more staff as early as Monday.
Key words : prime met discuss
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Japan's Prime Minister has met with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince to discuss ways to ease political tension in the Middle East.
The talks between Shinzo Abe and Mohammed bin Salman were held on Sunday in Al-Ula, a city in Saudi Arabia's northwest. Earlier, Abe met with King Salman bin Abdulaziz in the capital Riyadh.
The meeting between Abe and the Crown Prince lasted about one hour. For 20 minutes, only the two were present along with interpreters. Abe wore a Saudi national costume presented by his hosts.
Abe said military conflict in the Middle East, including the involvement of Iran, has a major global impact.
He said further escalation should be avoided, expressing appreciation for Saudi Arabia's restrained response.
The prime minister added that Japan continues an utmost diplomatic effort. He urged all relevant parties to make efforts towards the de-escalation of violence. He called for continued restraint and expressed a wish to work closely with Saudi Arabia.
The Crown Prince thanked Abe for Japan's diplomacy. He said tension in the Middle East has a negative global impact and called for dialogue.
Abe also explained that Japan's dispatch of Self-Defense Force aircraft and a destroyer to the region is designed to gather information to ensure the safety of ships with ties to Japan.
The Crown Prince acknowledged Japan's endeavor.
Key words : china has expressed
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China has expressed strong opposition to congratulatory messages extended by senior officials of the United States, Japan, and other countries to Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen for securing re-election.
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang spoke on Sunday, one day after Tsai won the presidential election by gaining a record number of votes.
Geng said China deplores and firmly opposes "those countries' violation of the one-China principle" through such actions.
He said China opposes "any forms of official ties between the Taiwan region and countries that have diplomatic relations with China."
Media outlets in the mainland have given little coverage of the election outcome. State-run CCTV made no mention of Tsai's election victory in the Sunday night news program.
But state-run Xinhua News Agency carried a commentary saying Tsai and her Democratic Progressive Party used "dirty tactics such as cheating, repression and intimidation to get votes."
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo issued a statement congratulating Tsai on her re-election. He also said the strength of Taiwan's robust democratic system makes it a model for the region.
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi also said in a statement that Japan's government congratulates the smooth implementation of the democratic election and Tsai's victory again.
Key words : human rights watch denied
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The head of Human Rights Watch, an international NGO, has been denied entry to Hong Kong upon his arrival at its airport.
The US based-group has announced that Hong Kong immigration officials barred Executive Director Kenneth Roth from entering the territory on Sunday.
It said the immigration authorities at the airport gave no reason for the denial.
Roth had been scheduled to meet reporters on Wednesday to release the NGO's latest world report.
Roth has reportedly headed back to the United States.
The move comes after the Chinese government last month disclosed plans to impose sanctions against five US NGOs, including Human Rights Watch.
That's in response to the enactment of new US legislation, the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, which aims to support human rights in the Chinese territory.
Roth took to Twitter, saying this year the new world report "describes how the Chinese government is undermining the international human rights system. But the authorities just blocked my entrance to Hong Kong, illustrating the worsening problem."
Key words : China foreign ministry reacted
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China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang has reacted sharply to an international rights group, saying approving entry to its territory is China's sovereign right.
The remarks come as the head of Human Rights Watch, Kenneth Roth criticized China for blocking him from entering Hong Kong upon his arrival at its airport on Sunday.
Meeting reporters on Monday, Geng also said the governments of China and Hong Kong are carrying out their legal immigration control duties.
Geng also harshly criticized Human Rights Watch, saying it bears heavy responsibility for the present turmoil in Hong Kong.
He said the group has supported anti-Chinese dissidents in various ways, lured them into engaging in extremely violent criminal behavior and fomented separatist activities.
Key words : chinese vice
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Chinese Vice Premier Liu He is on his way to Washington to sign a "phase one" trade deal with the United States.
Liu, who heads China's trade negotiations with the US, arrived at Beijing Capital International Airport on Monday afternoon. He entered the airport facility, joined by senior officials of the Foreign and Commerce ministries.
The phase one agreement reached in mid-December is expected to boost Chinese imports of US farm products and address some intellectual property issues.
But differences may remain between the two sides, raising questions about how clear-cut the final version of the pact will be when presented for signing.
While the United States has mentioned specific figures in terms of the expected increase in Chinese imports of US products, China has not yet publicly committed to any such amounts.
The two sides are expected to sign an agreement at the White House on Wednesday.
Key words : airlines cancel some
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Airlines have cancelled some flights to and from the Philippines and the nearby island of Guam as ash spews into the air from a volcano near Manila.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology says the eruption occurred on Sunday afternoon near the crater of Taal volcano, about 60 kilometers south of the country's capital. It warns a larger eruption could happen in the next few days.
There have been no reports of injuries so far.
Smoke has risen to around 15,000 meters, with volcanic ash reaching areas including Manila. Lava was seen gushing out of the volcano's crater early on Monday.
Airlines are canceling around 240 flights to and from Manila's international airport that were scheduled for Monday.
The airport operator expects more flights to be cancelled as it is still trying to remove ash from runways.
Ash accumulated on runways is also said to have forced the cancellation of 14 flights to and from an airport in Guam.
Key words : volcanic eruption
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The volcanic eruption in the Philippines is affecting the operations of Japanese airlines.
Japan Airlines has canceled four flights on Monday linking Manila with Tokyo' Haneda Airport and Narita Airport, near Tokyo, while two of its flights between Narita and Guam will not take off.
JAL says another flight from Palau will arrive in Narita later than initially planned after taking a detour to avoid smoke from the volcano.
Jetstar Japan has cancelled its four flights for the day linking Manila with Narita and another airport in central Japan.
Three All Nippon Airways flights from Haneda and Narita to Manila have also been cancelled.
Skymark Airlines cancelled two flights from Narita to Saipan.
Airlines say travelers should check the latest flight information as more services may be affected.
Key words : eruption first
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The eruption at Taal volcano is the first in 43 years according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.
The 311-meter-high volcano is located about 60 kilometers south of Manila and is a popular tourist spot.
Local media reports that Taal is the second most active volcano in the country. They say an eruption in 1911 killed more than 1,300 people and that the volcano had erupted frequently between 1965 and 1977.
Professor Takeshi Ohba of Japan's Tokai University did field research at Taal volcano in September last year.
He says this eruption likely started with a steam-blast after groundwater was heated by magma, which then spewed out of the crater, sending smoke to a height of more than 10,000 meters.
He also says volcanic activity has escalated since around May last year with an increased number of earthquakes and the composition of the volcano's gases changed. Researchers in the Philippines were concerned about an eruption.
Professor Ohba points out that the 1911 eruption began with a steam blast, followed by a massive eruption several days later.
He adds that the ongoing eruption may not necessarily follow the same progression, but there's a likelihood of a bigger eruption.
He urges residents and tourists not to get close to the volcano.
Key words : Momota injured
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Japanese world number one badminton player Kento Momota has been injured in a vehicle crash near Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur.
Fire department officials say the accident occurred at around 5:00 a.m. on Monday, local time.
Momota was a passenger in a car traveling on an expressway to Kuala Lumpur's international airport that rear-ended a truck.
The car's driver died. Momota, two other Japanese passengers and a Briton were injured. They were taken to hospital where Momota was treated for a broken nose and a cut to his mouth.
Momota, 25, tops the world rankings for men's badminton singles. He won the Malaysia Masters tournament that ended on the weekend.
Key words : young people Osaka
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Young people in the Japanese city of Osaka have marked a rite of passage by climbing steps to the top of the country's tallest building.
Monday is Coming of Age Day, a national holiday that honors people reaching age 20, the legal start of adulthood in Japan.
Ceremonies were held across the country, but the event in Osaka was one of the more adventurous. A group reached the top of the 300-meter Abeno Harukas skyscraper under the motto "Let's Step to Adulthood."
More than 100 participants wrote down their hopes for the future on a white sash and ascended the 1,637 steps, wearing kimonos or new suits. They made it to the top of the 60-story building in about an hour.
At an event that followed, two participants said the climb to the top floor boosted their self-confidence.
They expressed hope that they will recall the scenic outlook as they move on with their lives.
The municipality that is home to Tokyo Disneyland honored a tradition of hosting its Coming of Age ceremony at the theme park. Nearly 2,200 new adults were invited.
One of the young women who took part spoke about her experience visiting areas devastated by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami disaster. She said the program, sponsored by Urayasu City, taught her some valuable lessons.
She said she wanted to get involved in efforts to create links within her local community.
Disney characters put on a special show for the attendees.
Key words : whisky
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A Japanese whisky maker will stop selling three of its premium tipples after surging demand at home and abroad drained its stocks.
Nikka Whisky Distilling's 'Taketsuru' branded drinks that have been aged for 17, 21 or 25 years will start to disappear from shop shelves after March.
The company says drinkers in Japan and other countries places such as Britain and France have developed a taste for its premium whiskies, pressuring supply.
The firm will spend about 60 million dollars in the next two years to expand its production facilities in Hokkaido and Miyagi prefectures by around 20 percent.
Shipments of Japanese whiskies have doubled in the past decade.
Two other brewers, Suntory and Kirin, have also stopped sales of some of their products as they failed to keep up with demand. They have been trying to boost their capacity to produce so-called base whiskies.
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