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Japan's sumo legend Chiyonofuji dies at 61

Former legendary yokozuna Chiyonofuji died, it was learned Sunday.

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Abe announces tax hike delay, paves way for poll

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Wednesday officially announced his decision to postpone a consumption tax hike scheduled for April by 2½ years, setting the stage for the upcoming House of Councillors election.

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UNSC vows new N. Korea sanctions

The U.N. Security Council pledged Wednesday to swiftly pursue new sanctions against North Korea, strongly condemning its latest nuclear test as a “clear violation” of previous U.N. resolutions.