Tsunami-Stricken God of Luck Statue Pulled From Sea
SENDAI (Kyodo) — A statue of Ebisu, the Japanese god of fishermen and luck, was pulled from the sea Tuesday and will be given a new home near the Miyagi Prefecture port from which it was swept during the devastating 2011 tsunami.
Anger in Iran Over Jet’s Downing; Gunfire Disperses Protests
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Popular anger swelled Monday in Iran over the accidental shootdown of a Ukrainian jetliner and the government’s attempt to conceal its role in the tragedy, as online videos appeared to show security forces firing live ammunition and tear gas to disperse protests in the streets.
“Symbols of China” Workshop Held in New Zealand
WELLINGTON (Xinhua) — Chinese New Year Cultural Workshop: Symbols of China was held in Johnsonville Library, Wellington, capital of New Zealand on Sunday.
Ex-Captive Japanese Journalist Sues Gov’t Over Passport Denial
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Japanese journalist Jumpei Yasuda, who returned home in 2018 after more than three years of captivity in Syria, has sued the government over its denial of his request for a new passport, his lawyer said Sunday.
Beijing Urges Countries to Respect One-China Policy After Tsai’s Re-Election
BEIJING (Xinhua) — China opposes any forms of official ties between Taiwan and countries that have diplomatic relations with China, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Sunday, urging countries to abide by the one-China principle.
As Taiwan’s Tsai is Re-Elected, Japan Gets Closer to Beijing
TOKYO (Kyodo) — The re-election of Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, whose party favors independence from China, comes at a time when Japan has recently pledged to open a "new era" of ties with the Communist-ruled mainland.
Analysis: Taiwan Vote Signals Growing Divide With China
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The landslide reelection of Taiwan’s leader underscores the population’s embrace of an identity distinct from China — a shift that the communist leaders of China refuse to accept.
Asian Stocks Rise Ahead of US-China Trade Pact
BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets rose Monday ahead of the signing of a U.S.-Chinese trade pact as investors shrugged off weaker-than-expected American jobs data.
Defying Police, Iranians Protest Over Plane Shootdown
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian demonstrators defied a heavy police presence Sunday night to protest their country’s days of denials that it shot down a Ukrainian passenger plane carrying 176 people, the latest unrest to roil the capital amid soaring tensions with the United States.
Under Pressure, Iran Admits It Shot Down Jetliner by Mistake
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — In the face of mounting evidence, Iran on Saturday acknowledged that it shot down the Ukrainian jetliner by accident, killing all 176 people aboard.
