Developed drone. Military officials announced earlier in the month that the unmanned craft successfully testfired rockets. Members of special antiterror units marched in front of foreign diplomats. Pakistan authorities announced that their armed forces have killed more than 2,000 islamic militants in massive operations since last june. These follow an attack on an airport in the largest city of karachi. The extremists have retaliated. Theyve killed numerous civilians in attacks at tourist destinations and schools. People in japan will observe a solemn homecoming for nationals killed last week in tunisia. The bodies of three japanese victims of the terror attack in tunis are on their way home. Theyre among 21 People Killed by gunmen targeting foreign inging foreign tourists. A plane carrying 49yearold Chiemi Miyazaki her 22yearold daughter haruka and 66yearold Machiyo Narusawa left a tunisian airport on monday. Theyre expected to arrive tuesday afternoon. Tunisian Authorities Say four m
Developed drone. Military officials announced earlier in the month that the unmanned craft successfully testfired rockets. Members of special antiterror units marched in front of foreign diplomats. Pakistan authorities announced that their armed forces have killed more than 2,000 islamic militants in massive operations since last june. These follow an attack on an airport in the largest city of karachi. The extremists have retaliated. Theyve killed numerous civilians in attacks at tourist destinations and schools. People in japan will observe a solemn homecoming for nationals killed last week in tunisia. The bodies of three japanese victims of the terror attack in tunis are on their way home. Theyre among 21 People Killed by gunmen targeting foreign inging foreign tourists. A plane carrying 49yearold Chiemi Miyazaki her 22yearold daughter haruka and 66yearold Machiyo Narusawa left a tunisian airport on monday. Theyre expected to arrive tuesday afternoon. Tunisian Authorities Say four m
Tourney lives up to its billing as the championship race goes down to the wire. Well tell you who came out on top. People in singapore are mourning the man who transformed the island from a colonial trading port into a rich and thriving citystate. Former Prime Minister lee kuan yew has died at the age of 91. Nhk worlds mark ho reports. Reporter the memorial outside Singapore General Hospital continues to grow. For days people have left flowers, cards and other tributes to lee kuan yew as his condition worsened. Now people of all backgrounds at this multiethnic nation are coming to terms with his death. Mr. Lee, rest in peace, we know you have done a lot for singapore and future generations. I fis you very, very much. Reporter lees son the current Prime Minister went on television to speak to a nation in morning. He delivered an emotional address in malay, chinese and english. Lee kuan yew was singapore. As Prime Minister he pushed us hard to achieve what has seemed impossible. After he
Mongolia are getting some healthy advice from a handbook thats been helping japanese mothers for more than 70 years. Members of japans ruling parties have settled on a key issue as they move to expand the role of the countrys selfdefense forces. Theyve agreed in principle that prior approval would always be needed from the diet before sdf units are sent to provide Logistical Support for foreign troops. Lawmakers with the liberal Democratic Party and its Coalition Partner komeito want to create a permanent law so that the sdf can be dispatched quickly to assist foreign troops fighting for global peace. Until now, the government has sought special legislation each time it has wanted to dispatch sdf units for that purpose. Komeito officials have insisted that under a new law, prior approval would be necessary without exception. They say that would prevent the arbitrary sdf dispatch. But ldp Officials Say exceptions should be allowed to ensure that the sdf can be dispatched quickly. On tue
Earlier today. Leaders gathered from more than 80 countries in asia africa and the middle east. Abe referred to the principles that were adopted at the historic bandung conference 60 years ago and stressed japan has been a peaceful nation since the end of world war ii. Translator refraining from acts or threats of aggression or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any country country, settling international disputes. Reporter abe didnt mention apologies made in the past by japanese leaders. Ten years ago the then Prime Minister addressed the same summit where he expressed deep remorse an and apology for japans past aggression and colonial rule. He emphasized the development of other countries in asia and africa. He said those countries are no longer aid recipients but partners for growth. He outlined a plan to give industrial knowledge and Technical Expertise to 350,000 people in the region over the next five years. Abe said japan is determined to