Key words : taiwan former
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Former Taiwan president Ma visits China to build ties
Taiwan's former president Ma Ying-jeou is visiting China from Monday. The focus is on whether he will meet with President Xi Jinping.
This comes as Taiwan's president-elect from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party is set to take office next month.
Before departing, Ma expressed his desire for better cooperation with Beijing.
Ma said, "Amid the tense situation in the Taiwan Strait, we will convey the message that we Taiwanese people love peace, and wish for exchanges across the strait, and to avoid war. This trip is a journey of both peace and friendship at the same time."
The 11-day trip is scheduled to run through April 11th.
The former president is expected to visit Guangdong and Shaanxi provinces, as well as Beijing.
Ma is with the opposition Kuomintang party, which observers say pursues a conciliatory approach toward China.
Key words : xi Suda Masaki
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Analysis: What a potential Ma-Xi meeting means
Taiwan's former president Ma Ying-jeou began his visit to China Monday. He may be meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. NHK World's Suda Masaki explains what that would mean for relations in the Taiwan Strait.
Key words : Kishida biden
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Coordination is underway for PM Kishida to attend NATO summit in July
The administration of US President Joe Biden is planning to invite Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio to NATO summit talks to be held in Washington in July.
Diplomatic sources say coordination is underway between the Biden administration and the Japanese government.
The heads of NATO member countries are expected to exchange views on the situation in Ukraine as the Russian invasion continues.
The NATO military alliance is vigilant about increasing cooperation between Russia and China since the Russian invasion began more than two years ago.
NATO is seeking stronger ties with its partner nations in the Indo-Pacific region -- Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand.
Kishida attended the last two NATO summit meetings at the invitation of the alliance.
The Biden administration is apparently trying to hold Russia and China in check by inviting the Japanese prime minister to the Japan-US summit scheduled for April 10 and the NATO summit in July.
The administration believes the security of Europe and that of the Indo-Pacific is indivisible.
Key words : israeli protester
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Tens of thousands of Israeli protesters demand Netanyahu's resignation
Israeli protesters rallied in Jerusalem on Sunday to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid growing criticism of his failure to secure the release of hostages.
Tens of thousands of people gathered outside the parliament in what the Associated Press said was the largest anti-government protest since the Israel-Hamas conflict started in October.
Netanyahu defended his actions in a news conference. He said those who claim he is not doing everything he can to bring back the hostages are mistaken.
He added that while Israel has shown flexibility in the negotiations, Hamas is hardening its positions.
He also reiterated his readiness to take action in Rafah in southern Gaza, saying that there can be no victory without eliminating Hamas battalions there.
Multiple media outlets in Israel reported on Sunday that the country's delegation had arrived in Egypt for negotiations on a ceasefire in return for the release of hostages.
In previous negotiations, Hamas demanded a permanent ceasefire and a deal to allow Palestinians who fled south to return. But Israel refused those demands, leading to an impasse in the discussions.
Key words : turkey
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Turkey's Erdogan concedes defeat in local elections nationwide
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has suffered a setback as the country's largest opposition prevailed over his ruling party in local elections nationwide.
Turkey held local elections across 81 provinces on Sunday.
The main issues in the campaign included the economy, which has been hit by chronic inflation and a weakening currency, and responses to a major earthquake in February last year that left over 53,000 people dead.
The government-affiliated Anadolu news agency said turnout stood at more than 78 percent. Over 98 percent of ballot boxes had been opened across the country as of 3:30 a.m. on Monday, local time.
The main opposition Republican People's Party led with more than 37 percent of the vote in mayoral elections, compared with over 35 percent for the governing Justice and Development Party.
In the capital Ankara and the country's largest city of Istanbul, the incumbent mayors of the main opposition party declared victory.
Erdogan spoke to supporters at the headquarters of the governing party on Monday. He said his party did not achieve the desired result, and he vowed to carry out self-criticism and address shortcomings.
The setback faced by Erdogan's party is thought to stem from public dissatisfaction with the sluggish economy and the government's recovery efforts following the earthquake.
Key words : 2 years flowers church
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Events mark 2 years since liberation of Ukraine's Bucha from Russian occupation
People in the Ukrainian town of Bucha attended events on Sunday to mark the second anniversary of its liberation from Russian occupation. Local authorities say 509 civilians, including 12 children, were killed there in the early days of the invasion of Ukraine.
Artists remembered the victims by playing music at a church, where many bodies had been found after Russian forces withdrew from the town located near the capital Kyiv. Visitors placed flowers at a monument that bears the names of those killed during the occupation.
A woman whose brother was murdered by Russian forces at the age of 34 said he went missing for 39 days after going out to buy water. She said he left behind two small children and that his family has not gotten over his death yet.
Trees were planted at a park set up along Yablunska Street, which came to be known as the "road of death" after the remains of 78 people were discovered there.
Relatives and others attached silver plaques carrying the names of victims to trees and offered prayers. The event was part of a program to furnish the park with the same number of saplings as the overall tally of those lost during the Russian occupation of Bucha.
Participants included officials from foreign countries as well as the Japan International Cooperation Agency and other aid organizations that have been supporting efforts to reconstruct the town.
A man whose adult son was tortured to death by Russian forces likened them to a plague. He said the plague will spread all over the world if the international community fails to help Ukraine. The victim's 6-year-old daughter said she misses her father.
Key words : continue support
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Some European countries allege Russia propaganda campaign to influence elections
Some countries in Europe say Russia may have paid multiple politicians as Moscow bids to influence the elections for the European Parliament in June.
The Czech Republic's intelligence authorities announced on Thursday that the country sanctioned the Voice of Europe news site and two individuals.
The main narratives disseminated by the Voice of Europe website reportedly included the claim that further support for Ukraine only prolongs the war and prevents peace.
The content was allegedly controlled and funded directly by Moscow.
The Czech authorities said one of the aims of the propaganda was to influence the European Parliament elections, and that money from Moscow was also apparently used to pay politicians to spread Russian propaganda.
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo told Belgian lawmakers on Thursday that Russia apparently paid some members of the European Parliament to promote Russian propaganda.
Some observers say that in the upcoming European parliamentary elections, far-right and right-wing parties that are critical of EU policies, such as continued support for Ukraine, are expected to gain seats.
Other groups in parliament are calling for a thorough investigation into the allegations of Russia's propaganda campaign and payments to some members.
Key words : victim flowers church
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240401_03/
Events mark 2 years since liberation of Ukraine's Bucha from Russian occupation
People in the Ukrainian town of Bucha attended events on Sunday to mark the second anniversary of its liberation from Russian occupation. Local authorities say 509 civilians, including 12 children, were killed there in the early days of the invasion of Ukraine.
Artists remembered the victims by playing music at a church, where many bodies had been found after Russian forces withdrew from the town located near the capital Kyiv. Visitors placed flowers at a monument that bears the names of those killed during the occupation.
A woman whose brother was murdered by Russian forces at the age of 34 said he went missing for 39 days after going out to buy water. She said he left behind two small children and that his family has not gotten over his death yet.
Trees were planted at a park set up along Yablunska Street, which came to be known as the "road of death" after the remains of 78 people were discovered there.
Relatives and others attached silver plaques carrying the names of victims to trees and offered prayers. The event was part of a program to furnish the park with the same number of saplings as the overall tally of those lost during the Russian occupation of Bucha.
Participants included officials from foreign countries as well as the Japan International Cooperation Agency and other aid organizations that have been supporting efforts to reconstruct the town.
A man whose adult son was tortured to death by Russian forces likened them to a plague. He said the plague will spread all over the world if the international community fails to help Ukraine. The victim's 6-year-old daughter said she misses her father.
Key words : pope
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Pope Francis mourns victims of conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine during Easter message
Pope Francis has used his Easter speech to mourn the victims of fighting in the Gaza Strip and Ukraine. He also reiterated his appeal for a ceasefire in Gaza.
The head of the Roman Catholic Church led Easter Sunday Mass at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City before delivering his message from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica.
The pope said, "My thoughts go especially to the victims of the many conflicts worldwide, beginning with those in Israel and Palestine, and in Ukraine."
He expressed his hope for what he called "a general exchange of all prisoners between Russia and Ukraine."
The pope said, "I appeal once again that access to humanitarian aid be ensured to Gaza." He also restated his calls for the prompt release of the remaining hostages seized on October 7 and for an immediate ceasefire in the enclave.
The pontiff said, "Let us not allow the current hostilities to continue to have grave repercussions on the civil population, by now at the limit of its endurance, and above all on the children."
The pope said, "War is always an absurdity, war is always a defeat!" He added, "Peace is never made with arms, but with outstretched hands and open hearts."
The pope's Easter speech came after he had made a controversial remark about the situation in Ukraine during an interview published by Swiss broadcaster RSI in March.
The interviewer used the words "white flag" when asking the pope whether he thought negotiations would legitimize actions by the strongest party.
The pope replied, "It is one interpretation." But he also said "the strongest one is the one who looks at the situation, thinks about the people and has the courage of the white flag, and negotiates."
The comment drew responses from Ukraine. Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on social media: "Our flag is a yellow and blue one. This is the flag by which we live, die, and prevail. We shall never raise any other flags."
A Vatican spokesperson said in a statement that the pope had "picked up the image of the white flag, proposed by the interviewer, to indicate...a truce reached with the courage of negotiation."
The pope did not refer to his "white flag" remark in the Easter address.
Easter is a Christian festival to commemorate what the faithful believe was the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion.
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