TOKYO – Former Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama has died at the age of 101, local media reported. Murayama is best remembered for his historic apology for Japan’s actions during World War II, issued on August 15, 1995. Speaking on national television, he expressed deep remorse for Japan’s colonial rule and wartime aggression, particularly in […]
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Solomon Islands Still Battling WWII Bombs
HONIARA: When Solomon Islander Dennis Phillip struck metal while ploughing his field, he discovered not a rock — but one of the many unexploded World War II bombs still buried beneath the Pacific nation’s soil. From 1942 to 1945, fierce fighting between Japanese and Allied forces left behind tens of thousands of munitions. Today, these […]
The Dutch capital’s rise from the ruins
The Dutch and the British have a long tradition of both rivalry and friendship, yet it is striking how little we know of their country beyond Amsterdam. The Netherlands, situated right in ‘the cockpit of Europe’, is rich in history for visitors looking for more than just a gentle break among the peaceful countryside for […]
The Shape of Water wins big at Oscars
LOS ANGELES: The 90th academy awards were organized on Sunday in a ceremony hosted by Comedian Jimmy Kimmel, who also had the honor of hosting the Oscars last year, in Hollywood. A tale of romance, The Shape of Water, swept the award of best picture and the best director. Mexican film-maker Guillermo del Toro’s directorial […]