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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Sanae Takaichi (R), president of the Liberal Democratic Party, poses for a photo with Yuichiro Tamaki, who heads the opposition Democratic Party for the People, at the parliament building in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, after Takaichi was reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session the same day.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Sanae Takaichi (R), president of the Liberal Democratic Party, poses for a photo with Junya Ogawa, head of the largest opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, at the parliament building in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, after Takaichi was reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session the same day.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Sanae Takaichi (R), president of the Liberal Democratic Party, poses for a photo with Junya Ogawa, head of the largest opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, at the parliament building in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, after Takaichi was reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session the same day.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Sanae Takaichi (2nd from R), president of the Liberal Democratic Party, poses for a photo with Junya Ogawa (2nd from L), head of the largest opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, at the parliament building in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, after Takaichi was reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session the same day.

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Germany: 200,000 Rally in Munich Against Iran’s Government 2

About 200,000 people rallied in Munich on Saturday against Iran’s government as world leaders gathered nearby for a security conference. Demonstrators denounced the Islamic Republic’s crackdown on protests and voiced support for exiled opposition figure Reza Pahlavi, who called for a secular democratic future and urged continued demonstrations. Solidarity rallies were also held in cities worldwide.

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Germany: 200,000 Rally in Munich Against Iran’s Government 3

About 200,000 people rallied in Munich on Saturday against Iran’s government as world leaders gathered nearby for a security conference. Demonstrators denounced the Islamic Republic’s crackdown on protests and voiced support for exiled opposition figure Reza Pahlavi, who called for a secular democratic future and urged continued demonstrations. Solidarity rallies were also held in cities worldwide.

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Germany: 200,000 Rally in Munich Against Iran’s Government 4

About 200,000 people rallied in Munich on Saturday against Iran’s government as world leaders gathered nearby for a security conference. Demonstrators denounced the Islamic Republic’s crackdown on protests and voiced support for exiled opposition figure Reza Pahlavi, who called for a secular democratic future and urged continued demonstrations. Solidarity rallies were also held in cities worldwide.

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Germany: 200,000 Rally in Munich Against Iran’s Government

About 200,000 people rallied in Munich on Saturday against Iran’s government as world leaders gathered nearby for a security conference. Demonstrators denounced the Islamic Republic’s crackdown on protests and voiced support for exiled opposition figure Reza Pahlavi, who called for a secular democratic future and urged continued demonstrations. Solidarity rallies were also held in cities worldwide.

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US: Global Day of Action Brings Iran Solidarity March to Downtown Los Angeles 2

Thousands gathered in Los Angeles on Saturday, February 14, as part of the worldwide Iranian Global Day of Action supporting the Iranian people and calling for an end to violence in Iran. Demonstrators marched downtown, voiced opposition to the current regime, and showed solidarity amid ongoing deadly protests.

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[Breaking News]General election in Japan

TOKYO, Japan, Feb. 9 Kyodo - Yoshihiko Noda and Tetsuo Saito, co-leaders of the opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, hold a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 9, 2026, after expressing intention to resign from the post at the party's executive meeting following a crushing defeat in a general election. (Kyodo)

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Japan main opposition party's new leader

TOKYO, Japan, Feb. 13 Kyodo - Junya Ogawa is pictured after winning the leadership election of the main opposition the Centrist Reform Alliance at its headquarters in Tokyo on Feb. 13, 2026. (Kyodo)

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US: Global Day of Action Brings Iran Solidarity March to Downtown Los Angeles

Thousands gathered in Los Angeles on Saturday, February 14, as part of the worldwide Iranian Global Day of Action supporting the Iranian people and calling for an end to violence in Iran. Demonstrators marched downtown, voiced opposition to the current regime, and showed solidarity amid ongoing deadly protests.

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Japan main opposition party's new leader

Japan main opposition party's new leader

Junya Ogawa is pictured after winning the leadership election of the main opposition the Centrist Reform Alliance at its headquarters in Tokyo on Feb. 13, 2026.

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Japan main opposition party's new leader

Japan main opposition party's new leader

Junya Ogawa of the Centrist Reform Alliance holds a press conference at the main opposition party's headquarters in Tokyo after winning its leadership election on Feb. 13, 2026.

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Japan main opposition party's new leader

Japan main opposition party's new leader

Junya Ogawa of the Centrist Reform Alliance holds a press conference at the main opposition party's headquarters in Tokyo after winning its leadership election on Feb. 13, 2026.

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Japan main opposition party's new leader

Japan main opposition party's new leader

Junya Ogawa (L) of the Centrist Reform Alliance shakes hands with his contender Takeshi Shina in the main opposition party's leadership election at its headquarters in Tokyo after winning the race on Feb. 13, 2026.

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Japan main opposition party's new leader

Japan main opposition party's new leader

Junya Ogawa of the Centrist Reform Alliance holds a press conference at the main opposition party's headquarters in Tokyo after winning its leadership election on Feb. 13, 2026.

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Japan main opposition party's new leader

Japan main opposition party's new leader

Junya Ogawa of the Centrist Reform Alliance holds a press conference at the main opposition party's headquarters in Tokyo after winning its leadership election on Feb. 13, 2026.

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Japan main opposition party's new leader

Japan main opposition party's new leader

Junya Ogawa of the Centrist Reform Alliance holds a press conference at the main opposition party's headquarters in Tokyo after winning its leadership election on Feb. 13, 2026.

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Japan main opposition party's new leader

Japan main opposition party's new leader

Junya Ogawa (L) of the Centrist Reform Alliance receives applause at the main opposition party's headquarters in Tokyo after winning its leadership election on Feb. 13, 2026.

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Japan main opposition party's new leader

Japan main opposition party's new leader

Junya Ogawa of the Centrist Reform Alliance raises his fist at the main opposition party's headquarters in Tokyo after winning its leadership election on Feb. 13, 2026.

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Japan main opposition party's new leader

Japan main opposition party's new leader

Junya Ogawa of the Centrist Reform Alliance speaks at the main opposition party's headquarters in Tokyo after winning its leadership election on Feb. 13, 2026.

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Japan main opposition party's new leader

Japan main opposition party's new leader

Junya Ogawa of the Centrist Reform Alliance receives applause at the main opposition party's headquarters in Tokyo after winning its leadership election on Feb. 13, 2026.

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Japan main opposition party's leadership race

Japan main opposition party's leadership race

Combined photo shows Junya Ogawa (L) and Takeshi Shina of the Centrist Reform Alliance holding a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 12, 2026, after filing their candidacies in the race to lead Japan's main opposition party.

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Japan main opposition party's leadership race

Japan main opposition party's leadership race

Junya Ogawa (L) and Takeshi Shina of Japan's main opposition party the Centrist Reform Alliance pose for a photo during a press conference at the party headquarters in Tokyo on Feb. 12, 2026, after filing candidacy for the party's leadership race.

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Japan main opposition party's leadership race

Japan main opposition party's leadership race

Junya Ogawa (L) and Takeshi Shina of Japan's main opposition party the Centrist Reform Alliance shake hands during a press conference at the party headquarters in Tokyo on Feb. 12, 2026, after filing candidacy for the party's leadership race.

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Japan main opposition party's leadership race

Japan main opposition party's leadership race

Junya Ogawa (L) and Takeshi Shina of Japan's main opposition party the Centrist Reform Alliance shake hands during a press conference at the party headquarters in Tokyo on Feb. 12, 2026, after filing candidacy for the party's leadership race.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Tetsuo Saito, co-leaders of the opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, hold a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 9, 2026, after expressing intention to resign from the post at the party's executive meeting following a crushing defeat in a general election.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Tetsuo Saito, co-leaders of the opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, hold a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 9, 2026, after expressing intention to resign from the post at the party's executive meeting following a crushing defeat in a general election.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Tetsuo Saito, co-leaders of the opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, hold a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 9, 2026, after expressing intention to resign from the post at the party's executive meeting following a crushing defeat in a general election.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Tetsuo Saito, co-leaders of the opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, attend a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 9, 2026, after suffering a crushing defeat in a general election.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Tetsuo Saito, co-leaders of the opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, attend a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 9, 2026, after suffering a crushing defeat in a general election.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Tetsuo Saito, co-leaders of the opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, attend a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 9, 2026, after suffering a crushing defeat in a general election.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Tetsuo Saito, co-leaders of the opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, attend a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 9, 2026, following a general election.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Tetsuo Saito, co-leader of the opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 9, 2026, following a general election.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Yoshihiko Noda, co-leader of the opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, attends a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 9, 2026, following a general election.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Yoshihiko Noda, co-leader of the opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 9, 2026, following a general election.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Yoshihiko Noda, co-leader of the opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, attends a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 9, 2026, following a general election.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Mizuho Fukushima, leader of the opposition Social Democratic Party, is pictured during a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 8, 2026, following a general election.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Mizuho Fukushima, leader of the opposition Social Democratic Party, holds a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 8, 2026, following a general election.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Mizuho Fukushima, leader of the opposition Social Democratic Party, holds a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 8, 2026, following a general election.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Mizuho Fukushima, leader of the opposition Social Democratic Party, holds a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 8, 2026, following a general election.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Mizuho Fukushima, leader of the opposition Social Democratic Party, holds a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 8, 2026, following a general election.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Tetsuo Saito, co-leader of the opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, speaks during a media interview in Tokyo on Feb. 8, 2026, following a general election.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Tetsuo Saito, co-leader of the opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, speaks during a media interview in Tokyo on Feb. 8, 2026, following a general election.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Tetsuo Saito, co-leader of the opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, speaks during a media interview in Tokyo on Feb. 8, 2026, following a general election.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Yoshihiko Noda, co-leader of the opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, speaks during a media interview in Tokyo on Feb. 8, 2026, following a general election.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Yoshihiko Noda, co-leader of the opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, speaks during a media interview in Tokyo on Feb. 8, 2026, following a general election.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Tetsuo Saito, co-leaders of the opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, attend a media interview at a hotel in Tokyo on Feb. 8, 2026, following a general election.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Tetsuo Saito, co-leaders of the opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, attend a media interview at a hotel in Tokyo on Feb. 8, 2026, following a general election.

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