Diplomatic tussle at play
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(Background, from right) Former Japanese Olympic judo gold medallist Yasuhiro Yamashita, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and former Japanese prime minister Yoshiro Mori watching a demonstration during their visit at a judo hall in Tokyo yesterday.
Mr Abe and Mr Putin wrapped up two days of talks on Thursday, with numerous economic deals but no big breakthrough on a territorial row that has overshadowed ties since World War II.
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