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The Democratic Party of Japan, Japan's ruling party, is facing a leadership crisis as it struggles to overcome plummeting approval ratings following a series of mishandled affairs, including the aftermath of the March earthquake and tsunami disasters. Former Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara has announced his candidacy to succeed
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Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr.'s visit to Japan highlighted the strengthened ties between the two nations, with a focus on disaster rebuilding and a reassurance of American commitment to its ally. Mr. Biden's message of friendship and support was received well by the Japanese people,
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The largest sentences imposed so far for inciting violence during last week's riots have raised questions about the proportionality of the punishments. Two men, Jordan Blackshaw, 20, and Perry Sutcliffe-Keenan, 22, were sentenced to four years in prison for using Facebook to plan events that encouraged disorder. The
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British officers should be allowed to carry firearms, former New York Police Commissioner Bill Bratton has said, calling for a "transparent" debate on the issue. Bratton, an adviser to Prime Minister David Cameron, expressed admiration for Britain's tradition of policing by consent, but said the issue
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As British authorities struggle to contain the lawlessness in London, many Egyptians are watching with a mix of empathy, disgust, and satisfaction. Just six months after Prime Minister David Cameron recommended using the peaceful Egyptian revolution as a model lesson in his country's schools, his words have taken
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The crisis in policing following the recent riots in Britain has exposed deep divisions within the coalition government, with Liberal Democrats signaling that they will use the crisis to try to demolish Conservative plans for elected police commissioners. The move has been criticized by Boris Johnson, who has urged David
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The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report has exposed the Delhi government and the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) for their alleged role in letting Suresh Kalmadi control preparations for the Commonwealth Games. The report, a 743-page glossy publication, also criticizes the civil aviation ministry for the purchase of
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The Congress-led government has come under fire for the scandal-plagued 2010 Commonwealth Games, but the Prime Minister's Office claims that the previous Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) regime is responsible for the appointment of tainted Suresh Kalmadi as the Organising Committee chairman. According to
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Following the massacre in Norway, the threat of extreme Right activity in Britain has grown, putting pressure on Prime Minister David Cameron to take action. The English Defence League has denied any involvement with Anders Behring Breivik, who admitted to carrying out the bombing and mass shooting, but Breivik'
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The new government is in its honeymoon phase, with the freedom to make radical changes to policy. However, the direction of the economy is complex and requires a balanced approach, which the hedgehog in charge appears to be neglecting. The Chancellor's focus on shrinking the state and achieving
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David Cameron has faced intense questioning over his dealings with News Corporation executives, including Rebekah Brooks and Rupert Murdoch, regarding the company's proposed takeover of BSkyB. The Prime Minister has admitted to having conversations with these executives, but maintains that none of these discussions were inappropriate or influenced
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Jeremy Clarkson, the television presenter, has finally broken the silence regarding the Christmas party David Cameron attended with News International's executives in December 2010. The party, hosted by Rebekah Brooks and her husband Charlie, took place just hours after Vince Cable, the Business Secretary, was stripped of his
