Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority OK’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant restart
Following the decision, TEPCO is set to resume, for the first time in two years and eight months, preparations toward the plant’s restart.
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Indonesian corruption watchdog finds chief guilty of ethics breach in bribery case
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Israel Embassy ‘blast’: Delhi police finds letter addressed to Israeli ambassador
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PM Kishida unveils plan for new organization to reform LDP
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Record rise in Bangladesh political candidates’ wealth
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People with disabilities in Indonesia aim for seats in Parliament in hope of endorsing friendly rules
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Indonesia’s election commission chief rebuffs allegations of bias during VP debate
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4 senior Abe faction members voluntarily questioned over suspected hidden funds
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