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Merkel, Putin Send Congratulations to New Japanese Emperor

May 2, 2019

Washington –U.S. President Donald Trump sent congratulations to Japanese Emperor Naruhito on his enthronement on Wednesday. “The First Lady and I send our most profound congratulations on behalf of all Americans” to the new Emperor, Trump said in a statement

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Trump Sends Congratulations to New Emperor Naruhito

May 2, 2019

Washington –U.S. President Donald Trump sent congratulations to Japanese Emperor Naruhito on his enthronement on Wednesday. “The First Lady and I send our most profound congratulations on behalf of all Americans” to the new Emperor, Trump said in a statement

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PNP deploys 160,000 policemen for elections

May 2, 2019

Eleven days before the election, the Philippine National Police ( PNP) on Thursday deployed around 160,000 cops to provide security nationwide. “The DILG (Department of Interior and Local Government), PNP and AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines are fully prepared

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KMU should answer allegations of links to CPP instead of name calling: PNP

May 2, 2019

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) on Wednesday told Kilusang Mayo Uno to answer allegations of their alleged involvement with the Communist Party of the Philippines instead of resorting to name calling. “Instead of resorting to name calling, why won’t

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People in Japan hope for peace in new era

May 2, 2019

Tokyo–People in Japan expressed hopes for peace as Emperor Naruhito ascended the throne and the country’s new era, Reiwa, opened on Wednesday. “I love the festive mood, unlike the previous era change to Heisei,” said Yoshiaki Sakai, a 77-year-old resident

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New emperor: Worried about wife’s health amid busy schedule

May 1, 2019

Tokyo–New Emperor Naruhito has had to face concerns about the health of his wife, Empress Masako, while still carrying out his hectic schedule. After the then Crown Princess withdrew from her duties to receive treatment for stress-related illness in the

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Profiles of Japan’s new emperor, empress

May 1, 2019

Tokyo, May 1 (Jiji Press)–Following are profiles of Japan’s new Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, who assumed the titles Wednesday: Emperor Naruhito He was born Feb. 23, 1960, as the eldest son of Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko.

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DFA raises alert level in Libya to Four

May 1, 2019

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Wednesday it elevated the alert level in Tripoli and surrounding areas from Three to Four due to increased threats to the safety and security of the more than 1,000 Filipinos there. Foreign Affairs

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