New York Times: Japanese Leader Offers Condolences in Visit to Pearl Harbor
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Seventy-five years after Imperial Japanese warplanes destroyed the Pacific fleet here and drew the United States into World War II, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan on Tuesday stood next to President Obama at the site of the attack and offered repentance but did not apologize.
“I offer my sincere and everlasting condolences to the souls of those who lost their lives here, as well as to the spirits of all the brave men and women whose lives were taken by a war that commenced in this very place, and also to the souls of the countless innocent people who became victims of the war,” Mr. Abe said, according to a copy of his prepared remarks.
He added, “We must never repeat the horrors of war again.”
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MIDDLE EAST
ISIS threatens U.S. troops embedding near Mosul.
Scores of ISIS fighters killed in Mosul. Mosul battle: Last bridge 'disabled by air strike'.
Iraqi army loading the guns for a new round of Mosul battle.
Iraqi PM says three months needed to eliminate Islamic State: TV.
Russia's foreign minister discussed Syria peace plan with U.S. Kerry.
Russian military report mass graves of civilians in Syria's Aleppo.
Idlib overwhelmed by influx of Aleppo's wounded.
Syrian army escalates campaign to capture Damascus water supply.
Erdogan says U.S.-led coalition gives support to terrorist groups in Syria.
Turkish army says Islamic State attack in Syria's al-Bab killed 30 civilians.
First trial over failed coup d'etat in Turkey begins.
40 killed in Yemen anti-rebel offensive: army.
Israel 'reducing ties' with nations over settlements.
Abbas eyes Paris summit as Israel to expand construction.
Obama and allies seek to isolate Netanyahu before Trump takes office.
ASIA
North Korea warns U.S., South Korea over extended nuclear deterrence.
Kim Jong-un bans Christmas celebrations, tells people to celebrate his grandmother's birthday instead.
South Korea presidential candidate says he would meet with Kim Jong Un.
Obama, Japan's Abe to seek reconciliation at Pearl Harbor. Japan's Abe pays respects at Hawaii memorials on eve of Pearl Harbor trip.
Taliban: Peace talks not possible until foreign 'occupation' of Afghanistan ends.
China, Pakistan, Russia to meet on Afghanistan, angering Kabul leaders.
India tests Agni-V ballistic missile, tensions with China rise.
South Korean ruling party splits over impeached president Park Geun-hye.
Taiwan warns of increasing threat as Chinese warships conduct drill.
Civilians helping governments stake claims in South China Sea.
Jakarta: Court to proceed with Purnama blasphemy trial.
Toxic liquor kills at least 32 in Pakistan.
Philippines police say drug raids netted £120m worth of meth.
AFRICA
Algeria says 54,457 involved in 'terrorism' since 1990s.
Somalia swears in new MPs amid vote criticism.
Egypt ratifies new law regulating media outlets.
After years of conflict, Egypt eases pressure on Gaza.
At least 22 killed in DR Congo massacre.
Boko Haram's decline raises hopes of the displaced. Boko Haram 'crushed' but suicide bombings continue.
Russia urges Libya leadership role for UN-defying military chief.
Dozens feared dead as boat capsizes in Lake Albert.
'It was a deception:' Ex-Somali refugees regret coming home.
Cheetahs heading towards extinction as habitat shrinks. Cheetahs losing race away from extinction as African habitat shrinks.
EUROPE
Moscow says terrorism likely not behind military plane crash. Main black box of crashed Tu-154 found at depth of 17 meters – Russian MoD. Tu-154 crash victims to be buried in military memorial cemetery near Moscow.
Russia grounds all its TU-154 planes after Black Sea jet crash: Ifax.
Putin says new gas pipeline will boost annexed Crimea's economy.
Putin: Number of trouble spots not subsiding.
Ukraine's fragile cease-fire holds for third day despite violations.
U.S. committed to NATO, Baltic security: McCain.
Romanian president rejects left's candidate for prime minister.
German lawmakers urge tougher security measures after market attack. Berlin attack: Polish driver was shot hours before.
AMERICAS
Charges brought against Argentina's former President Cristina Fernandez. Cristina Fernández de Kirchner indicted in Argentina corruption case.
NYPD responds to 'suspicious package' at Trump Tower, gives 'all clear'.
Number of police shot and killed in U.S. up 68 percent from 2015.
Violence strikes malls across U.S. on day after Christmas. Fights break out at malls across United States.
Obama says he would have outrun Trump, but Trump says, 'No way!'.
Trump’s use of Twitter will be ‘really exciting part’ of his presidency, Spicer says.
US begins asking foreign travelers for social media accounts upon entry.
Venezuela admits mortgaging Citgo in the USA to Russia, goes on attack.
Venezuela leader's foes say no more talks without concessions.
Human error led to Colombia soccer plane crash: authorities.
Peru and Bolivia vow to clean Lake Titicaca.
Cuban parliament passes law that bans naming sites after Fidel Castro.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Russia, Pakistan, China warn of increased Islamic State threat in Afghanistan.
Tunisia wrestles with return of jihadist fighters.
US military killed 15 AQAP operatives in 6 airstrikes.
US military says 28 al-Qaida militants killed in Yemen since September.
Trump taps Bossert for counterterrorism post -statement.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Biggest billionaire gainer of 2016: Warren Buffett's fortune surges more than anyone else in America.
Deutsche Bank agrees $7.2bn penalty with US regulators.
Oil edges further above $55 ahead of supply cut deal.
OPEC-fueled oil price rally means higher gas prices.
China’s growth ‘reassuring’ for global economic confidence.
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