Japan
Japanese Communists demand inquiry after university lowered female exam scores
August 10, 2018According to reports, a Tokyo med school systematically lowered female applicants’ entrance scores to limit the number of women in the program.
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Japan’s record-breaking heatwave declared natural disaster, 80 dead
July 27, 2018The heatwave caused 65 deaths from July 16-22. Another 22,647 people were sent to hospitals with heat stroke symptoms.
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Japanese Communist newspaper “Red Flag” celebrates 90 years
February 9, 2018For 90 years, “Akahata” (“Red Flag”) has been at the forefront of struggles for democracy, peace, labor rights, and independence in Japan.
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As missiles fly, Japanese Communists demand U.S.-DPRK talks
September 15, 2017As tensions between the U.S. and North Korea intensify, Japan’s Communists fear military escalation could have devastating consequences.
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In Japan, Abe seeks repeal of the Peace Constitution
May 23, 2017The PM hopes to realize Japanese nationalists’ long-time dream of repealing the post-war constitution and rebuilding the country's military power.
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