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Thursday, December 8, 2011

Japan apologizes to Canada over POWs

TOKYO, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Japan issued a formal apology in Tokyo Thursday to Canada for its abuse and starvation of Canadian prisoners of war in World War II. Toshiyuki Kato, Japanese vice minister for Foreign Affairs, delivered the apology to visiting Canadian Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Egyptian PM to name Cabinet, get new powers

CAIRO, Dec. 7 (UPI) -- Egypt's military council will give Prime Minister Kamal el-Ganzouri presidential powers, el-Ganzouri said ahead of his expected Cabinet announcement Wednesday. The 20-member Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, which has ruled Egypt since President Hosni Mubarak was ousted... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Rights a concern ahead of Ivorian vote

GENEVA, Switzerland, Dec. 6 (UPI) -- Political marginalization and simmering rivalries in Ivory Coast suggest Sunday's parliamentary elections could lead to renewed violence, an analysis concluded. Ivorians head to polls Sunday for their first vote since a political stalemate ended in April. Laurent... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, December 5, 2011

Iran warns Hamas against leaving Syria

DAMASCUS, Syria, Dec. 5 (UPI) -- Iran has threatened to cut off funds and arms to Hamas if its officials vacate their Damascus headquarters and leave Syria, Palestinian sources told Haaretz. Hamas officials involved in raising funds for the organization's military wing and some members of the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, December 4, 2011

Japan tsunami loan scam alleged

TOKYO, Dec. 4 (UPI) -- Japanese authorities allege crime syndicate members got their hands on interest-free loan money meant for the country's earthquake and tsunami disaster victims. So far, four alleged organized crime members have been arrested on suspicion of fraud in a nearly... Sign in to see full entry.

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