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Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 27, 2015
Yemen fighting escalates as more bombs fall on Sanaa targets
Air raids, naval shelling and ground fighting shook Yemen on Sunday in some of the most widespread combat since a Saudi-led alliance intervened last month against Iranian-allied Houthi militia who have seized large tracts of the country.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 20, 2015
Houthi leader stands defiant, says Saudi Arabia wants to invade Yemen
The leader of Yemen's Iranian-allied Houthi militia accused Saudi Arabia on Sunday of plotting to seize the country, in a fiery speech suggesting he was in no mood to compromise despite more than three weeks of Saudi-led bombing.
WORLD
Apr 16, 2015
Abadi slams Saudi airstrikes, warns Yemen strife could spark regional war
Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi said on Wednesday the fighting in Yemen could engulf the region in war, and suggested after talks in Washington that U.S. leaders shared his concerns and "want to stop this conflict as soon as possible."
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 10, 2015
Saudi airstrikes in Yemen nothing short of genocide, Iran's leader claims
Iran's leader on Thursday condemned as genocide the military intervention by its main regional rival, Saudi Arabia, in Yemen, escalating Tehran's rhetoric against the two-week-old airstrike campaign.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 9, 2015
Iran naval presence off Yemen established
Iran sent two warships to the Gulf of Aden on Wednesday, state media reported, establishing a military presence off the coast of Yemen where Saudi Arabia is leading a bombing campaign to oust the Iran-allied Houthi movement.
WORLD
Apr 1, 2015
Houthis rebels seize Yemen base near key shipping lane; Saudis target advance on Aden
Yemen's Houthis seized an army base overlooking a key shipping lane in the Red Sea, while Saudi Arabia said its bombing campaign has contained the rebel advance toward the port of Aden.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 31, 2015
Yemen ports under blockade; Saudis say airstrikes to intensify
The Saudi-led coalition that's fighting against Shiite rebels in Yemen said it completed a blockade of the country's ports and is ready to step up airstrikes.
WORLD
Mar 31, 2015
India asks Saudi to help evacuate citizens from grave situation in Yemen
India asked Saudi Arabia on Monday to help evacuate its citizens from Yemen, where more than 4,000 Indians, over half of them nurses, are caught up in fighting.
WORLD
Mar 24, 2015
Pullout won't stop strikes on extremists in Yemen: U.S.
The U.S. will keep targeting extremists in Yemen even though the temporary pullout of American personnel there will hamper counterterrorism efforts, White House press secretary Josh Earnest said.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 23, 2015
U.N. paints Iraq-Libya-Syria scenario for Yemen conflict
The United Nations warned on Sunday that Yemen's conflict could become an "Iraq-Libya-Syria" scenario if either side pushes for control of the country, prompting the U.N. Security Council to threaten further measures if the hostilities do not end.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 25, 2015
Gunmen kidnap Frenchwoman and Yemeni driver in Sanaa
Gunmen kidnapped a Frenchwoman and her Yemeni driver in Yemen's capital on Tuesday morning as she was on her way to work, Yemeni security sources and French authorities said.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 17, 2015
Turkey closes Yemen embassy after telling citizens to leave
Turkey has closed its embassy in Yemen, the Foreign Ministry in Ankara said on Monday, the latest of a number of foreign powers to withdraw their diplomats as the country's civil conflict worsens.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 17, 2015
Forces loyal to ex-president take over part of Aden
Forces loyal to Yemen's former president seized government buildings in the southern city of Aden on Monday after a five-hour battle, sources said, escalating a civil conflict that threatens to split the country in two.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 16, 2015
Yemen's last Jews reluctantly eye exodus after Islamist militia takeover
A few worried families are all that remain of Yemen's ancient Jewish community, and they too may soon flee after a Shiite Muslim militia seized power in the strife-torn country this month.
As visitors surge, Japan seeks ways to make tourism eco-friendly
Much like other hot spots across Okinawa, Onna has diligently strived to captivate both domestic and international tourists, while at the same time grappling with the environmental strain induced by the influx of visitors.
Japan says Biden's description of nation as xenophobic is 'unfortunate'
The National Diet building in Tokyo
Tokuryū, a new crime menace in Japan, emerges from the shadows
The National Police Agency coined the term "tokuryū" to classify individuals involved in dark part time jobs and quasi-gangsters, using the words "tokumei" (anonymous) and "ryūdo" (fluid) to reflect their characteristics.
Japan's labor crunch persists despite slight improvement
Over 300 companies went out of business in fiscal 2023 due to labor shortages, according to Teikoku Databank.
Is Modi’s party heading for a stunning election loss?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign tactics have escalated, including anti-Muslim rhetoric and fearmongering, reflecting his ruling party's desperation.
How a Japanese scientist is turning the climate crisis into music
A screencap of a performance of Hiroto Nagai's “String Quartet No. 1 ‘Polar Energy Budget’” by the PRT Quartet
Japan’s tween skateboarders get head start on preparations for 2028 Olympics
Ibuki Matsumoto competes at an event in Osaka on April 21.
Pentagon reveals drone types for Replicator program to counter China
A U.S. Naval Special Warfare Operator fires a Switchblade 300 loitering munition during training exercises in Fallon, Nevada, last July. The U.S. Defense Department plans to use small drones — known in the Pentagon as “all-domain attritable autonomous systems” — to help counter Chinese military systems and tactics.
As visitors surge, Japan seeks ways to make tourism eco-friendly
Much like other hot spots across Okinawa, Onna has diligently strived to captivate both domestic and international tourists, while at the same time grappling with the environmental strain induced by the influx of visitors.
Kishida talks up bolstered Latin American ties as China cements position
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida holds a news conference in Sao Paulo on Saturday.

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