Arts & Culture03 Nov 2014 09:51 GMT
In 1970, only two mosques existed in the country, but now more than 200 offer sanctuary to Japan's Muslims.
Politics17 Dec 2012 11:34 GMT
Failure in Sunday's election after three years in power leaves leftists once again relegated to the sidelines.
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Russia to send S-300s to Syria after its plane downed
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Abdulla Yameen concedes defeat in Maldives presidential election
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Modi's Hindu nationalism is stumbling
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'They believe I was cursed with blindness because God was angry'
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Trump Supreme Court nominee faces new sexual assault allegations
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US tariffs on $200bn in Chinese goods take effect
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A 'prison' in Korea where workaholics go to find peace
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