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Coverage dated April 14, 2023

Explosion at Japan port during prime minister visit, no injuries

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The incident comes nine months after Fumio Kishida's predecessor, Shinzo Abe, was assassinated while delivering a campaign speech.

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  1. Washington Times

    Explosion reported at Japanese port during prime minister’s visit (opens Washington Times)

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    Japan’s NHK television reported Saturday that a loud explosion occurred at a western Japanese port during Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s visit, but there were no injuries.

  2. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Explosion at Japan port during PM Kishida visit, no injuries (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    TOKYO >> A loud explosion occurred at a western Japanese port on Saturday during Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s visit, but there were no injuries, Japan’s NHK television reported.

  3. WUSA9

    Explosion at Japan port during prime minister visit, no injuries (opens WUSA9)

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    WUSA9's feed description

    The incident comes nine months after Fumio Kishida's predecessor, Shinzo Abe, was assassinated while delivering a campaign speech.

  4. Portland Press Herald

    Explosion reported at Japan port during prime minister’s visit; no one hurt (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    NHK television reported that the loud explosion occurred just before Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was set to begin speaking.

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