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China: Weakened Eagle Collides With Tanker After Rescue Attempt

On August 24, 2025, in Fujian Province, a video captured an eagle lying on a road under heavy clouds, apparently too weak to move. A passerby rushed to help and tried to encourage the bird to fly. The eagle managed to take off but soon crashed into the front of an oil tanker. Chinese netizens questioned the eagle’s fate, and the filmer later confirmed that the bird had died, drawing widespread sighs of regret.

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Ursula Von Der Leyen Gives A Press Statement - Samarkand

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen gives a press statement in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, April 3, 2025. Von der Leyen expressed deep regret on Thursday over the U.S. move to impose universal tariffs on the whole world, warning that the impact could be devastating. In a statement responding to the U.S. move, von der Leyen said that U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of universal tariffs on the whole world, including the European Union (EU), is a major blow to the world economy. Photo by European Union/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ursula Von Der Leyen Gives A Press Statement - Samarkand

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen gives a press statement in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, April 3, 2025. Von der Leyen expressed deep regret on Thursday over the U.S. move to impose universal tariffs on the whole world, warning that the impact could be devastating. In a statement responding to the U.S. move, von der Leyen said that U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of universal tariffs on the whole world, including the European Union (EU), is a major blow to the world economy. Photo by European Union/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MENTAL HEALTH

Image of a depressed young man sitting on a staircase.Photo: Viktoria Bank / TT / Code 12190

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MENTAL HEALTH

Image of a depressed young man sitting on a staircase.Photo: Viktoria Bank / TT / Code 12190

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YEMEN-BRITISH CARGO SHIP-SINKING

(240303) -- ADEN, March 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This undated photo provided by Yemeni government shows the British cargo ship Rubymar, which was attacked by the Houthi group on Feb. 18, 2024, anchoring near the coast of Yemen. Yemen's internationally recognized government announced on Saturday the cargo ship Rubymar sank off the coast of Yemen Friday night amid stormy weather conditions. The British-owned, Belize-flagged ship carries thousands of tons of fertilizer and oil. The government expressed regret over the sinking, warning against a possible major environmental disaster in Yemen's territorial waters. (Xinhua)

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YEMEN-BRITISH CARGO SHIP-SINKING

(240303) -- ADEN, March 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This undated photo provided by Yemeni government shows the British cargo ship Rubymar, which was attacked by the Houthi group on Feb. 18, 2024, anchoring near the coast of Yemen. Yemen's internationally recognized government announced on Saturday the cargo ship Rubymar sank off the coast of Yemen Friday night amid stormy weather conditions. The British-owned, Belize-flagged ship carries thousands of tons of fertilizer and oil. The government expressed regret over the sinking, warning against a possible major environmental disaster in Yemen's territorial waters. (Xinhua)

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YEMEN-BRITISH CARGO SHIP-SINKING

(240303) -- ADEN, March 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This undated photo provided by Yemeni government shows the British cargo ship Rubymar, which was attacked by the Houthi group on Feb. 18, 2024, anchoring near the coast of Yemen. Yemen's internationally recognized government announced on Saturday the cargo ship Rubymar sank off the coast of Yemen Friday night amid stormy weather conditions. The British-owned, Belize-flagged ship carries thousands of tons of fertilizer and oil. The government expressed regret over the sinking, warning against a possible major environmental disaster in Yemen's territorial waters. (Xinhua)

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YEMEN-BRITISH CARGO SHIP-SINKING

(240303) -- ADEN, March 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This undated photo provided by Yemeni government shows the British cargo ship Rubymar, which was attacked by the Houthi group on Feb. 18, 2024, anchoring near the coast of Yemen. Yemen's internationally recognized government announced on Saturday the cargo ship Rubymar sank off the coast of Yemen Friday night amid stormy weather conditions. The British-owned, Belize-flagged ship carries thousands of tons of fertilizer and oil. The government expressed regret over the sinking, warning against a possible major environmental disaster in Yemen's territorial waters. (Xinhua)

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YEMEN-BRITISH CARGO SHIP-SINKING

(240303) -- ADEN, March 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This undated photo provided by Yemeni government shows the British cargo ship Rubymar, which was attacked by the Houthi group on Feb. 18, 2024, anchoring near the coast of Yemen. Yemen's internationally recognized government announced on Saturday the cargo ship Rubymar sank off the coast of Yemen Friday night amid stormy weather conditions. The British-owned, Belize-flagged ship carries thousands of tons of fertilizer and oil. The government expressed regret over the sinking, warning against a possible major environmental disaster in Yemen's territorial waters. (Xinhua)

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YEMEN-BRITISH CARGO SHIP-SINKING

(240303) -- ADEN, March 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This undated photo provided by Yemeni government shows the British cargo ship Rubymar, which was attacked by the Houthi group on Feb. 18, 2024, anchoring near the coast of Yemen. Yemen's internationally recognized government announced on Saturday the cargo ship Rubymar sank off the coast of Yemen Friday night amid stormy weather conditions. The British-owned, Belize-flagged ship carries thousands of tons of fertilizer and oil. The government expressed regret over the sinking, warning against a possible major environmental disaster in Yemen's territorial waters. (Xinhua)

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Egypt regrets UNSC's failure to adopt Gaza ceasefire resolution

STORY: Egypt regrets UNSC's failure to adopt Gaza ceasefire resolution SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: Feb. 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the headquarters of the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs STORYLINE: Egypt expressed deep regret on Tuesday for the inability of the United Nations Security Council to pass a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip after a U.S. veto. The United States earlier in the day vetoed a resolution submitted by Algeria for the Arab Group in New York calling for a ceasefire in the Palestinian enclave, where more than 29,000 people have been killed in Israeli attacks since Oct. 7. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the outcome "has come to question the credibility of the rules and working mechanisms of the current international architecture, especially the Security Council, which is entrusted with the responsibility of preventing and settling conflicts and halting wars." Egypt stron

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Arab League condemns U.S. veto of Gaza ceasefire resolution

STORY: Arab League condemns U.S. veto of Gaza ceasefire resolution SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 21/20, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Arab League (file) 2. various of the Arab League's statement on its website 2. various of U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield voting against a Gaza-related Security Council draft resolution at the UN headquarters in New York, on Feb. 20, 2024 (courtesy to the UN) STORYLINE: Secretary-General of the Arab League (AL) Ahmed Aboul Gheit on Wednesday condemned the United States for vetoing a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the AL said in a statement. Aboul Gheit voiced his "deep regret" over the U.S. move, the third time since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas conflict in October of last year that the U.S. interfered to fail a draft resolution aimed to reach a ceasefire, read the statement. During an emergency session of the UN Security Council held in N

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A Brighter Summer Day

Monlagine posing on her sofa, New Taipei City, Taiwan, 2019 ‘My parents didn’t know I’m gay. I’m a good actor! Be brave in life to make your own decisions. Fall in love with your courage. Be yourself and don’t regret what you have done.’ Monlagine/Johnny Johnny was one of the first drag queen in Taiwan. Costume designer by day, he makes his own clothes and tell stories to children while in drag. He sometimes faces aggressive behavior from the parents. When he's in drag he becomes Monlagine. Photo by Su Cassiano/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UN chief regrets Russia's decision to end Black Sea grain deal

STORY: UN chief regrets Russia's decision to end Black Sea grain deal DATELINE: July 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: UN headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres walking to podium 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 3. various of UN Headquarters 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday said he regretted Russia's decision to withdraw from the Black Sea Grain Initiative. Guterres made the remarks to reporters at UN headquarters in New York. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General "Good morning. I deeply regret the decision by the Russian Federation to terminate the implementation of the Black Sea Initiative, including the withdrawal of Russian security guarantees for navigation in the northwestern part of the Black Sea." Guterres pledged to continue facilitating food and fertilizer exports from Ukraine and Russia. SOU

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End of U.S. COVID emergency, endless regret

STORY: End of U.S. COVID emergency, endless regret DATELINE: April 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:05 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): XIE E, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTHONY FAUCI, U.S. infectious disease expert 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MUSTAFA AMIN, Deputy chief editor of Egyptian magazine Rose al-Youssef 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JOHN ROSS, Former director of Economic and Business Policy of London 5. STANDUP 2 (English): XIE E, Xinhua correspondent 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): PATRICK MWANGI, International affairs analyst in Kenya 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): ALEX OWITI, Professor formerly working at Aga Khan University, Kenya 8. STANDUP 3 (English): XIE E, Xinhua correspondent 9. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): ANTHONY FAUCI, Former White House chief medical advisor 10. SOUNDBITE 7 (Turkish): BULENT ERTUGRUL, Expert from Reyap Hospital in Istanbul 11. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): PATRICK MWANGI, International affairs analyst in Kenya STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): X

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Egypt protests Israeli minister's visit to Al-Aqsa Mosque

STORY: Egypt protests Israeli minister's visit to Al-Aqsa Mosque DATELINE: Jan. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:17 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Egyptian Foreign Ministry in Cairo STORYLINE: In a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry, Egypt expressed its regret on Tuesday that Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir "stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque accompanied by extremist elements under the protection of Israeli force," stressing that it totally rejected "any unilateral measures that violate the legal and historical status quo in Jerusalem." The statement warned against the negative repercussions of such activities on the stability and security of the occupied territories and the future of regional peace, calling on all parties to practice self-control and refrain from provoking the situation. Earlier Tuesday, Ben-Gvir visited the flashpoint holy site Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem, which was denounced by the Palestinian side as a provocation. The Jerusalem holy

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Gazans mourn for 8 youths drowned off Tunisia sea while attempting to reach Europe

STORY: Gazans mourn for 8 youths drowned in sea off Tunisia while trying to reach Europe DATELINE: Dec. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:08 LOCATION: Gaza CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Gazans mourning for the drowned youths 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AHMED FARIS, Family member of a drowned youth 3. various of Gazans mourning for the drowned youths 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MOHAMMED SHAATH, Family member of a drowned youth 5. various of Gazans mourning for the drowned youths STORYLINE: Hundreds of Gazans participated on Sunday in the funeral of eight youths who drowned off the Tunisia sea while attempting to reach Europe two months ago. Earlier the day, the bodies of the young men, mostly in their 20s and 30s, arrived in Gaza through the Rafah crossing where they were taken to their families. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AHMED FARIS, Family member of a drowned youth "Currently, our children are absent, as immigration to Europe is not the solution. Even those who made it to Europe alive regret it and hope to retur

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N. Korea launches ballistic missile

TOKYO, Japan, June 22 Kyodo - Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani meets with reporters at his ministry in Tokyo on June 22, 2016, after North Korea tried to launch what appears to be a Musudan missile, an attempt that appeared to have ended in failure. Nakatani expressed "extreme regret" about the launch, calling it a "grave provocative act" in light of international security.

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Japan's PM shows deep 'regret' over nuclear crisis

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan expresses deep ''regret'' over the ongoing crisis at the Fukushima nuclear power plant in his country in an article contributed to the International Herald Tribune published on April 16, 2011. He contributed the article to several English newspapers.

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Japan voices regret over U.S. official's alleged comments

NAHA, Japan - The Okinawa prefectural assembly unanimously adopts a resolution in Naha on March 8, 2011, seeking a retraction and apology over alleged comments by Kevin Maher, head of the Japanese affairs office at the U.S. State Department, disparaging the people of Okinawa.

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Pyongyang after island attack

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Han Sun Ae, a tutor at the North Korean revolutionary history museum, speaks in Pyongyang on Nov. 26, 2010, about the country's artillery attack on a South Korean island. She expressed regret for the deaths of two civilians in the attack but defended the action saying it was for the purpose of self-defense.

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Pyongyang after island attack

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Im Un Gyong, a lieutenant of the People's Army of North Korea, speaks in Pyongyang on Nov. 26, 2010, about the country's artillery attack on South Korea's Yeonpyeong Island. Im expressed regret for the deaths of two civilians in the attack but defended the action, saying South Korean authorities should be held responsible for it.

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Hakuho says feels regret over sumo ass'n Emperor's Cup decision

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian sumo grand champion Hakuho speaks to reporters after practice in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 8, 2010. Hakuho said he feels regret as the Japan Sumo Association has decided not to present the Emperor's Cup in a ceremony to congratulate the winner of the upcoming Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament because of a gambling scandal.

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Tokyo to convey concern over China's plan to execute Japanese man

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama speaks to reporters at his office on March 30, 2010, expressing regret over the Chinese government's planned execution of a Japanese man convicted of attempting to smuggle stimulant drugs from China to Japan in 2006. Japan's top government spokesman Hirofumi Hirano said he will convey to the Chinese government Japan's concern over the planned execution.

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Tokyo to convey concern over China's plan to execute Japanese man

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama speaks to reporters at his office on March 30, 2010, expressing regret over the Chinese government's planned execution of a Japanese man convicted of attempting to smuggle stimulant drugs from China to Japan in 2006. Japan's top government spokesman Hirofumi Hirano said he will convey to the Chinese government Japan's concern over the planned execution.

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U.S. envoy Schieffer meets Komura over taxi driver's murder

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. Ambassador to Japan Thomas Schieffer responds to questions from reporters after meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura in Tokyo on April 3. In the meeting, Schieffer expressed regret for the alleged murder of 61-year-old taxi driver Masaaki Takahashi by Olatunbosun Ugbogu, a 22-year-old U.S. Navy seaman.

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Tang expresses sympathy over dumpling case, vows responsible effort

TOKYO, Japan - Chinese State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan makes a speech at a Tokyo hotel on Feb. 21. Tang expressed regret over the food-poisoning concerns in Japan related to Chinese-made frozen dumplings, conveying his sympathy to the victims and promising that his government is dealing with the issue of food safety ''responsibly.''

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Hill express 'regret' over Okinawa servicemen's incidents

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Hill (L) speaks as Shinichi Nishimiya (R), chief of the Japanese Foreign Ministry's North American Bureau listens at a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 21. Hill expressed regret over a series of alleged incidents involving U.S. servicemen in Okinawa Prefecture during his meeting with Nishimiya.

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Protests spreading in Okinawa over alleged rape by U.S. Marine

NAHA, Japan - U.S. Ambassador to Japan Thomas Schieffer (L) meets with Okinawa Governor Hirokazu Nakaima at the Okinawa prefectural government in Naha on Feb 13. Schieffer conveyed regret over the alleged rape of a 14-year-old girl by Tyrone Hadnott, a 38-year-old staff sergeant at the U.S. Marine Corps' Camp Courtney, in the prefecture on Feb. 10.

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Protests spreading in Okinawa over alleged rape by U.S. Marine

NAHA, Japan - U.S. Ambassador to Japan Thomas Schieffer (2nd from R) and Bruce A. Wright (far L), commander of U.S. Forces, Japan, meet with Okinawa Gov. Hirokazu Nakaima (R) at the Okinawa prefectural government in Naha on Feb 13. Schieffer conveyed regret over the alleged rape of a 14-year-old girl by Tyrone Hadnott, a 38-year-old staff sergeant at the U.S. Marine Corps' Camp Courtney in the prefecture on Feb. 10.

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South Korea apologizes over Kim Dae Jung abduction in 1973

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura (R) meets with South Korean Ambassador to Japan Yu Myung Hwan at the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on Oct. 30. Yu expressed ''regret'' over the South Korean government's involvement in the abduction of then opposition leader Kim Dae Jung from a Tokyo hotel in 1973. ''We take the South Korean government's expression of regret over its violation of Japanese sovereignty as an apology,'' Komura told reporters afterwards.

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Abe arrives for 1st U.S. visit, regrets 'comfort women' dispute

WASHINGTON, United States - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, accompanied by his wife Akie, arrives at Andrews Air Force base near Washington on April 26 on his first visit to the United States as premier. Abe expressed regret to U.S. Congressional leaders about misunderstandings over his recent remarks on the Japanese military's wartime sexual exploitation of Asian women.

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Abe arrives for 1st U.S. visit, regrets 'comfort women' dispute

WASHINGTON, United States - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, accompanied by his wife Akie, arrives at Andrews Air Force base near Washington on April 26 on his first visit to the United States as premier. Abe expressed regret to U.S. Congressional leaders about misunderstandings over his recent remarks on the Japanese military's wartime sexual exploitation of Asian women.

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Koizumi says China, S. Korea will regret not holding summit talks

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi speaks with journalists at his official residence on April 25. The premier said he thinks China and South Korea will come to regret their refusal to hold summit talks with Japan, as a result of his visits to the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine.

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Japan regrets that gap with N. Korea on abductions not narrowed

BEIJING, China - Kunio Umeda, Japan's chief negotiator with North Korea on the issue of abductions of Japanese nationals by North Korean agents, speaks to reporters at a Beijing hotel o Feb. 7. He expressed regret that the two countries could not narrow their differences after two rounds of their.

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Ban expresses regret over historical issues to Japan's Aso

BUSAN, South Korea - South Korean Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Ban Ki Moon (L) and Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Aso shake hands in Busan, South Korea, on Nov. 14 prior to their talks.

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(11)Japan vs. Bahrain

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan defender Alessandro Santos (14) runs towards his colleagues in joy as Bahrain midfielder Mohamed Salmeen (10), who kicked an own goal, puts his hands on the head in regret in the second half their FIFA 2006 World Cup Asia Zone qualifier at Saitama Stadium 2002 on March 30. The goal gave Japan a 1-0 win.

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(2)LDP lawmaker apologizes for molesting woman, vows to quit drinking

TOKYO, Japan - House of Representatives member Kazuyoshi Nakanishi of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party speaks at a press conference at a Tokyo hotel on March 11 where he apologized for molesting a woman while being drunk. ''I deeply regret committing such an outrageous act. My head is in a 'blank' state and I cannot think about my future,'' Nakanishi said.

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(3)Tokyo marks 60th anniversary of 1945 U.S. air raids

TOKYO, Japan - People participating in a ceremony marking the 60th anniversary of the U.S. firebombings of Tokyo during World War II offer silent prayers to the victims of the bombings on March 10. ''When we think of the victims of the air raids, we are filled with deepest regret,'' Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara said in an address.

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Crown prince voices regret at Europe visit without princess

TOKYO, Japan - Crown Prince Naruhito holds a press conference ahead of his tour of Denmark, Portugal and Spain later this month at his palace in Tokyo on May 10. The prince expressed his regret that he will be visiting Europe without his wife, Crown Princess Masako, who has been taking time off from official duties due to poor health. (Pool photo)

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China regrets Koizumi's remarks on Yasukuni

TOKYO, Japan - Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Wang Yi (R) shakes hand with Japanese Foreign Minister Yoriko Kawaguchi in Tokyo on Feb. 11. Wang expressed deep regret over Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's intention to continue paying homage at Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo and not to dwell on the fact that the shrine honors Japanese war criminals.

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S. Korea envoy reiterates regret over Koizumi's Yasukuni visit

TOKYO, Japan - South Korean Ambassador to Japan Cho Se Hyung (R) calls Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Yukio Takeuchi at the Foreign Ministry on Jan. 5 to reiterat his country's regret over Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's visit to Tokyo's war-related Yasukuni Shrine on Jan. 1.

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(1)Matsui fails to win AL Rookie of Year award

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui answers reporters after narrowly failing to capture the American League (AL) Rookie of the Year award on Nov. 10. He placed second behind Kansas City Royals shortstop Angel Berroa from the Dominican Republic. ''I have no regret because I did my best (this season),'' Matsui said.

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Mukai voices deep regret over Columbia

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, United States - Japan's first female astronaut Chiaki Mukai voices her deepest regret Feb. 2 over the breakup of the U.S. space shuttle Columbia during a news conference at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Mukai took part in shuttle missions in 1994 and 1998.

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Gov't voices regret over high court ruling on Monju reactor

TOKYO, Japan - Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Minister Atsuko Toyama speaks at a press conference at her ministry in Tokyo on Jan. 27. Toyama expressed the government's regret over a Nagoya High Court ruling that nullified its original approval of construction of the Monju experimental fast-breeder nuclear reactor.

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Cabrera fails in bid to break Japanese HR record

TOKYO, Japan - Seibu Lions infielder Alex Cabrera reacts after being struck out in his final at-bat and failing to break Japan's home run record as the Pacific League champion concluded their regular season schedule with a 3-2 win over the Lotte Marines at Chiba Marine Stadium on Oct. 14. ''I regret not being able to break the home run record but I appreciate that the opposing pitchers challenged me more than I expected,'' Cabrera said later.

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Kawaguchi apologizes for withholding data from kin

TOKYO, Japan - Foreign Minister Yoriko Kawaguchi apologizes the Foreign Ministry's withholding of information it received from North Korea about the dates of death of eight abducted Japanese nationals. ''I regret that it has caused loss of trust in the Foreign Ministry. I am sorry,'' Kawaguchi told a meeting of the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee.

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N. Korean defectors 'regret betrayal' by Japan

YEOSU, South Korea - Kim Guan Chol (L) and his wife Li Son Hee, with the couple's 2-year-old daughter on her lap, speak in a recent interview with Kyodo News in a city in South Cholla Province about the handling of their asylum bid by the Japanese Consulate General in Shenyang, northeastern China.

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S. Korean envoy expresses regret over Koizumi shrine visit

TOKYO, Japan - South Korean Ambassador to Japan Choi Sang Yong (R) shakes hands with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Yoshiji Nogami at the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on Aug. 14. The envoy expressed regret at Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's visit the previous day to Yasukuni Shrine honoring Japan's war dead as well as war criminals.