South Korean court finds former lawmaker guilty of misusing funds meant for sexual slavery victims
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s Supreme Court on Thursday handed a suspended prison sentence to a former lawmaker who ...
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Rejected 3 times, Sri Lankan refugee applicant in Japan on edge of despair
A sharp change from the heat of just the week before, a cool autumn breeze occasionally swept through the capital's ...
She Beat the Odds to Upend a Male Political Dynasty in Japan
Hanako Okada was one of 73 women to win seats at the general election last month, a record number in a Parliament long dominated by men.
Ishiba survived a rare runoff to remain Japan’s prime minister but will face turmoil
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has survived a runoff vote against the opposition but will face turmoil ahead amid ...
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In race for 6th Congressional District, Randall, MacEwen share ties to West Sound
Randall, a state senator from Bremerton, has frequently highlighted her Kitsap upbringing as she campaigns to represent Washington’s Sixth Congressional District and replace the retiring Derek ...
Japan's political lynchpin Tamaki aims to unleash Yellen-inspired economic boom
Yuichiro Tamaki, the leader of a small opposition party now able to wield outsized political influence, had long puzzled over ...
Japanese leader holds on to power but faces a tricky time with Trump
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, whom lawmakers voted to keep in office Monday despite his party’s dismal recent election showing, has vowed to further strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance.
Japan’s parliament reelects struggling leader Ishiba as prime minister
A vote is mandatory following a general election, and Ishiba is expected to be re-elected in a runoff against the top ...
Head of key Japan opposition party admits to extra-marital affair
Yuichiro Tamaki, the head of the Japanese opposition party that has emerged as kingmaker as lawmakers select the next prime ...