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Doctors fighting to save Abe: Japanese PM

Doctors fighting to save Abe: Japanese PM

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe collapsed in the western Japan city of Nara on Friday after being attacked by an unidentified man and gunshots were heard in the vicinity, local media reported adding that police has seized the attacker.

Xi's China Dream Gets India Pushback

Xi's China Dream Gets India Pushback

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

As India's stock rises, the resolution of the border row may become even more difficult, warn Harsh V Pant and Kalpit Mankikar.

Japan PM's Ukraine visit overshadows Xi-Putin talks, upsets China

Japan PM's Ukraine visit overshadows Xi-Putin talks, upsets China

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Beijing was caught by surprise as Kishida, who was on an official visit to New Delhi from March 19-21, entered Poland from India using a secretly chartered plane instead of the standard government aircraft, Japanese TV channel NHK reported.

Abe shooter initially wanted to attack religious group leader

Abe shooter initially wanted to attack religious group leader

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Yamagami has denied he committed the crime because he was opposed to Abe's political beliefs, according to the police.

What To Expect from Modi-Kishida Summit

What To Expect from Modi-Kishida Summit

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

China, the Ukraine crisis and Quad will dominate the discussions, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Japanese cabinet clears way for abdication of Emperor Akihito

Japanese cabinet clears way for abdication of Emperor Akihito

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Emperor Akihito to become the country's first monarch in more than two centuries to abdicate.

Trump, Abe enjoy golf in Tokyo

Trump, Abe enjoy golf in Tokyo

Rediff.com5 Nov 2017

Earlier, Trump also praised the US-Japan military alliance and thanked the US troops for keeping all safe and boosted the country's military ability.

India urges Japan to help build its infrastructure

India urges Japan to help build its infrastructure

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

Despite an economic partnership agreement that took effect in 2011, trade and investment relations between the two countries have yet to realise their full potential.

New Japan quake kills at least 40, many more feared trapped

New Japan quake kills at least 40, many more feared trapped

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

The 6.5 magnitude quake on Thursday in the same region of Kumamoto brought down buildings, killing nine people and injuring about 800.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

This week's collection of stories that prove we live in a truly mad, mad world.

Warrior spirit leads Japan's Nishikori to new heights

Warrior spirit leads Japan's Nishikori to new heights

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

There comes a moment in all great sporting careers when the puzzle fits together and for Kei Nishikori it arrived on a sweltering early September afternoon in New York.