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Japan's transition from isolation to embracing Western culture marked a pivotal shift in its history. After World War II, Japan rapidly evolved from a defeated nation to an economic superpower. However, this transformation began much earlier, during the Meiji period. Following 265 years of isolation under the Tokugawa shogunate, Japan embarked on a path to modernization to compete with Western powers. The Age of Exploration saw European nations establish trade routes to Asia, including Japan. The introduction of modern weapons through Portuguese traders during Japan's Sengoku period of civil wars played a crucial role. After unifying Japan, Tokugawa Ieyasu implemented a policy of isolation to protect against foreign influence and Christianity, limiting foreign interaction to Dutch merchants on Dejima Island. Read moreSection: NewsGeneralVideosHistoryRead Later 

In ancient times, life on the open seas and the coasts was far from peaceful as it is today. For all the open waters were ripe for plunder - by pirates thirsty for loot. One of these pirate groups of ancient times were the Barbary Corsairs, also known as Barbary pirates or Ottoman corsairs. They were infamous privateers and plunderers who operated from the North African coast, particularly from the ports of Algiers, Tunis, Tripoli, and Salé. These pirates were active from the late 15th century AD until the 19th century, terrorizing the Mediterranean Sea and even reaching the Atlantic Ocean. Their activities had significant impacts on the European powers and their colonies, shaping maritime law and international relations alike. These corsairs were predominantly Muslim and worked under the auspices of the Ottoman Empire, though they often acted with considerable independence. Eventually their infamous activities were curtailed. Remembering the Barbary Slaves: White Slaves and North African Pirates The Intricate World of Pirates, Privateers, Buccaneers, and Corsairs Read moreSection: NewsHistoryImportant EventsFamous PeopleRead Later 

The Los Angeles Chargers' new head coach, Jim Harbaugh, wants his old quarterback Colin Kaepernick to return to the NFL as part of his team's coaching staff.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's 2006 campaign for Congress lied about his 1995 arrest for driving while under the influence of alcohol and speeding, CNN reported.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reaffirmed a pledge to deepen cooperation with Russia in a message to President Vladimir Putin as Pyongyang marked an anniversary of independence from Japan's colonial rule, KCNA state news agency said on Friday.It was in reply to a message...

A top official in the Chicago mayor's office rescinded a prediction that the city could see up to 25,000 migrants bused in from Texas for next week's Democratic National Convention, the Chicago Tribune reported Thursday.