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Japan scrambles jets, claiming Russian airspace invasion

Japan said two Russian fighter jets briefly entered Japan's airspace near disputed islands, prompting Japan to scramble combat fighter jets in response. Russia denied the charge.

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Japanese cheer unplugging of last nuclear plant

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Despite Fukushima disaster, anti-nuclear activists fight uphill battle in Japan

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After whale wars, Greenpeace tries quieter tack

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