Aum Shinrikyo cult fugitive surrenders
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-16377178
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A former member of Japan's Aum Shinrikyo cult has turned himself in to police after nearly 17 years on the run, one of three remaining fugitives.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0...n_1178735.html
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The cult had amassed an arsenal of chemical, biological and conventional weapons in anticipation of an apocalyptic showdown with the government
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Nearly 200 members of the cult have been convicted in the gas attack and dozens of other crimes. Thirteen, including cult guru Shoko Asahara, are on death row. No one has been executed.
Shinzo Abe reveals plans to lift Japan's ban on fighting in conflicts overseas
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Shinzo Abe reveals plans to lift Japan's ban on fighting in conflicts overseas
Japan's prime minister calls for review of way country interprets its pacifist constitution – a move likely to raise tension with China
http://www.theguardian.com/world/201...licts-overseas
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China is destabilising south-east Asia, US defence secretary says
• Chuck Hagel says US will not ignore from Beijing's actions
• Chinese general says 'criticisms are groundless'
• Washington pledges to support uneasy allies, including Japan
http://www.theguardian.com/world/201...ecretary-warns
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Australian defence minister backs US on China’s ‘destabilising’ actions
David Johnston says he supports US defense secretary’s view that China is undertaking ‘destabilising, unilateral actions’ in the South China Sea
http://www.theguardian.com/world/201...lising-actions
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Why Russia is bolstering ties with North Korea
Angry with the West's response over Ukraine and eager to diversify its options, Russia is cozying up to North Korea. For Pyongyang, the timing couldn't be better, says Eric Talmadge
http://www.theguardian.com/world/201...es-north-korea
Given the current 'situation' in the South China seas' and these issues that are taking place across the world, how far will the US be able to maintain her prime position as the leading nation of the world.
Apart from China exerting her quest for world supremacy, Putin has a 'Putin Pivot' in place. Is it to counter US' 'Asia Pivot'?
What must the US do to tweak her foreign, strategic and economic policies, given the unfolding circumstances, to be able to dictate the 'fate' of the world as she is still doing?