Abe also appointed a new LDP executive line-up. Toshihiro Nikai was appointed as LDP secretary general. 
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                                    Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe described the launch as a "grave threat" to the island country. 
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                                    Analysts say these new rules might create fresh conflicts if China tries to stop the American military ships from entering its territorial waters. 
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                                    The election, due in parliament on Wednesday, became necessary after KP Oli resigned last month 
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                                    I dare them. This is my challenge to them: let us not only talk, let's have a marathon, said Duterte. 
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                                    The reshuffle comes as Abe tries to boost up economic growth and handle multiple challenges. 
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                                    The agreement further establishes strong bilateral economic relationship between the two countries. 
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                                    Pakistan has arrested the staff of its national carrier following the discovery of heroin in the toilet of an Dubai bound aircraft. 
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                                    Philippines has suspended activities of seven domestic mines as they failed to adhere to the environmental regulations. 
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                                    Under such act, the council can declare a state of emergency in areas which are considered to be under security threat. 
                                    Aug 1, 2016 
                                 
                             						
                         
						                                              
                            
                                 
                                
                                    
                                    The National Day festivities at the Singapore Embassy were moved earlier to coincide with Lee's official visit. 
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                                    PM Lee will be greeted by a formal arrival ceremony at the White House 
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                                    Myanmar's government released a long-awaited economic policy on Friday 
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                                    Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga says the government would make extreme efforts to beat deflation and revive the economy of Japan. 
                                    Jul 29, 2016 
                                 
                             						
                         
						                                              
                            
                                 
                                
                                    
                                    China's Defense Ministry say the drills were aimed at strengthening their cooperation and were not aimed at any other country. 
                                    Jul 29, 2016