Japan and US in 2-plus-2 talks turn their back on peaceful resolution of conflicts

2-plus-2 documents released jointly by the Japanese and U.S. governments criticize China's acts in the East China Sea and South China Sea, making clear the two countries' stance of taking a military response.

JCP Chair Shii comments on joint statement of 5 N-weapon states

JCP Chair Shii in his comment on the joint statement issued by the leaders of the five nuclear-weapon states said, "On the whole, they remain steadfast in continuing to possess nuclear weapons."

Yomiuri Shimbun faces protest from journalists opposing its intent to align with Osaka gov't ruled by ultra-hawkish political party

In protest against a comprehensive partnership agreement signed between The Yomiuri Shimbun Osaka and the Osaka prefectural government, a group of journalists published a statement to demand the immediate termination of the partnership agreement.

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