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Following Japan's defeat in World War II, the United States took pains to ensure that Japanese militarism could never again pose a threat to the Asia-Pacific or the world. As in Germany, these efforts were profoundly successful. For almost eight decades, Japan has eschewed foreign adventures and violent conflict. Pacifism…

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The Philippines’ tourism department on Monday said it has terminated a contract with an advertising agency after the latter used stock footage from other countries for a new tourism branding campaign.

Commercial operations began along the Yellow Line on Monday, with fares ranging from 15-45 baht per trip.

Tee up your taste buds and swing into Mexican street food as Topgolf Megacity has teamed up with the kitchen compadres chefs Gaby Espinosa Real and Megan Leon for the "Taco Takeover" menu.

His Majesty the King opened the new parliament on Monday evening and encouraged members to have conscience, wisdom and honesty for the public interest and prosperity.

KYIV, Ukraine: Ukraine on Monday said its forces clawed back clutches of territory from Russia last week as part of its counteroffensive, as Russia's security service said it foiled an assassination attempt on the head of Moscow-annexed Crimea.

FANGSHAN, Taiwan: Taiwan's military carried out live fire drills on its strategically-located southern coast on Monday, firing missiles from highly mobile armoured cars to destroy targets close to shore in a simulation of repelling invading forces.

Police are still waiting for security camera recordings in their investigation of the horrific accident in which a boarding passenger lost part of her leg after it became trapped in a moving walkway at Don Mueang airport last week.