And people in sporting circles are hoping the 2019 Rugby World Cup in japan will give the game a big boost in the country. Representatives of more than 60 nations have agreed to work closer together to counter violent extremism. They wrapped up a conference in washington, and they noted combat aimed groups such as Islamic State requires a strategy encompassing security social media, and help for people on the sidelines of society. Nhk worlds craig dale has the details. Reporter they came together from all corners of the planet. Part of the global effort to confront a common enemy. We must remain unwavering in our fight against terrorist organizations. Reporter the delegates to this threeday white house summit on countering violent extremism know the state of play all too well. This threat has no precedent, says French Foreign minister bernard kozeneuve. Theyve seen fighters with the Islamic State groups swallow up territory in syria and iraq, along the way killing civilians, soldiers a
Have proposed government and opposition fighters lay down their arms during the islamic festival. Brahimi is still waiting for the government to confirm the truce. Vertebbrahimi hopes to build on cease of hostile tizz. The two sides are still fighting in battles across the country. Syrian government leaders have agreed in principle to the truce but they have yet to confirm their decision. Opposition commanders harbor their own suspicions. They suspect Government Forces would use a pause in the fighting to rebuild their strength. U. N. Officials say they may send peacekeepers into syria if government and Opposition Forces respect the truce. The United Nations has welcomed brahimis initiative calling ate first step toward a sustainable end to all violence. The council healed a closeddoor Video Conference from brahimi. He reported the latest developments to council members. Security Council President rosenthal read out a statement urging all parties to support the ceefi. The members of th
Will resign as governor. Translator i am creating a new party, and along with its members, my colleagues, ill be returning to national politics. This follows the path i set as tokyo governor for the past 14 years. Ishihara said japan needs political realignment. He had been trying to form an alliance with another conservative party, but the discussions fell apart. He recently talked with osaka mayor Toru Hashimoto about working together. Hashimoto has Just Launched his own National Party to field candidates in the upcoming election, expected anytime between now and next summer. Ishihara is nope for his strong views. His actions sparked the recent tensions over territory in the east china sea. He raised money to purchase the Senkaku Islands from a japanese owner. He wanted to develop the islands, but the Central Government moved in to nationalize the territory. That prompted widespread protests in china. Ishiha ishiharas party will offer voters an alternative to the Ruling Democratic Pa
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Never go back! It’s a maxim of life that can be applied to many things: places where you had the perfect holiday, relationships, jobs. Your return might not be the fantasy you were imagining it to be. But Japan rugby and Eddie Jones have decided to rekindle the magic of…