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Takahiro Shiraishi leaves a police station in Hachioji suburbs of Tokyo in November 2017

Japan Executes ‘Twitter Killer’ for Murdering Nine

Japan has executed Takahiro Shiraishi, known as the “Twitter Killer,” for the murder and dismemberment of nine people in 2017. The 34-year-old was hanged at the Tokyo Detention House, with the execution conducted in secrecy, as is standard in Japan, and only
June 27, 2025

North Korea launches ballistic missile into Sea of Japan

North Korea launched at least one unidentified “projectile” from its eastern coast, the South Korean military said Tuesday. The Japanese Defense Ministry indicating the launch appeared to be of a ballistic weapon. No further details were immediately available. Earlier this month, the
September 27, 2021

Jim Jong Un is Not Dead; South Korea says

South Korea believes North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is not dead. After days of speculation and rumours of the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s ill health and rumoured death. A South Korean government official has said Kim Jong Un is
April 27, 2020
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