Under pressure from nationalists, the Russian president backed off previous hints that he was ready to end a 73-year tussle over the Kurile Islands.
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Putin Quashes Japanese Hopes of End to Island Dispute
Under pressure from nationalists, the Russian president backed off previous hints that he was ready to end a 73-year tussle over the Kurile Islands.
Explosion in Japan Injures Dozens in Crowded Pub
The blast in Sapporo was powerful enough to shatter windows across the street.