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Takaichi skips controversial shrine visit on 81st anniversary of country’s World War II surrender

Philadelphia Inquirer and Washington's Top News (WTOP) describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi avoided Tokyo’s controversial Yasukuni Shrine, apparently to prioritize diplomatic relations with China….
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Left / center-leftTakaichi skips controversial shrine visit on 81st anniversary of country's World War II surrender

Philadelphia Inquirer · Center-left · News report

CenterTakaichi skips controversial shrine visit on 81st anniversary of country’s World War II surrender

Washington's Top News (WTOP) · Center · News report

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Philadelphia InquirerNews report · Aug 15, 11:18 AM

Takaichi skips controversial shrine visit on 81st anniversary of country's World War II surrender

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi avoided Tokyo's controversial Yasukuni Shrine to prioritize diplomatic relations with China and South Korea

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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Aug 15, 11:18 AM

Takaichi skips controversial shrine visit on 81st anniversary of country’s World War II surrender

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi avoided Tokyo’s controversial Yasukuni Shrine, apparently to prioritize diplomatic relations with China…

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Aug 15, 11:18 AM: Washington's Top News (WTOP) joined the source map.

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