Russia
”I can’t even comment on such delusion,” says security council deputy chairman, but still recommends ritual disembowelment.
Railway company’s dedication to customer service backfires, landing it in hot water instead.
One of Japan’s leading art directors leads the way in raising funds for an issue that’s close to his heart.
Says that “the trampling of a peaceful and democratic Ukraine by unjustified force is a challenge to democracy.”
The authorities probably know who he is, but now the question becomes what to do with him.
President Putin chocolate is one of five recommended items you can buy at this specialty food store.
French baguettes, garbage bags, and dozens of painted eggs are just some of the ingenious props used to get the job done in this golden anime spoof video.
In an age fraught with international tensions, a new movie co-produced by Russia and Japan sends a powerful message that love transcends language and borders.
Perhaps even stranger still, this particular person has achieved an almost cult-like status among some Japanese women.
”You wanna be my friend?” the songs asks, and the answer seems to be “Yes!”



















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