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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 

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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.

Former President Donald Trump will now be encased behind bulletproof glass during outdoor campaign rallies. The enhanced security measure comes after the attempted assassination on Trump at a July 13 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Five people have officially been charged in connection to Matthew Perry‘s death. Federal officials in Los Angeles announced the development on Thursday. Among those charged in connection to his death are Perry’s doctor and an assistant to Perry. Others include a second doctor and a woman nicknamed the Ketamine Queen. The Friends star was found unresponsive in his hot tub on October 28, 2023. He was just 54 when he died. According to the Department of Justice, the Ketamine Queen is accused of selling Mattew the fatal batch of ketamine that led to Perry’s untimely death. Investigations have led to charges against five people in relation to Matthew Perry’s death Five people have been charged in connection to Matthew Perry’s death / Michael Germana Star Max The primary defendants in the investigation are 42-year-old Dr. Salvador Plasencia, nicknamed Dr. P, along with 41-year-old Jasveen Sangha, who is reportedly the one referred to as the Ketamine Queen. The remaining three are being charged separately. RELATED: Courteney Cox Says Her Late ‘Friends’ Co-Star Matthew Perry Still ‘Visits’ Her The remaining trio includes 54-year-old Dr. Mark Chavez, who is documented in court records admitting to selling ketamine to Plasencia; 54-year-old Eric Fleming, who admitted to distributing the ketamine that killed Perry; and Perry’s assistant, 59-year-old Kenneth Iwamasa, who admitted to administering ketamine to Perry on the day he died. History repeats itself Estrada accuses the defendants of knowingly risking the actor’s health to take advantage of his addiction / © Warner Bros. / Courtesy: Everett Collection These charges are part of a sweeping investigation that was launched after Matthew Perry’s death last fall. U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada said that investigative efforts revealed “a broad, underground criminal network responsible for distributing large quantities of ketamine to Mr. Perry and others.” “These defendants took advantage of Mr. Perry’s addiction issues to enrich themselves,” said Estrada during a Thursday press conference. “They knew what they were doing was risking great danger to Mr. Perry, but they did it anyway.” FRIENDS / © Warner Bros. / Courtesy: Everett Collection Those following the case and the circumstances surrounding Perry’s death may be feeling a grim sense of deja vu. They are reminded of the death of King of Pop Michael Jackson, who was just 50 years old when he himself died on June 25, 2009. The cause of death was declared to be acute propofol intoxication. In 2011, Jackson’s own doctor, Conrad Murray, was charged with involuntary manslaughter after accidentally overdosing Jackson. In the press conference, Estrada condemned the actions of the defendants. “It is a drug that must be administered by medical professionals, and the patient must be monitored closely,” he noted of ketamine, which was found in trace amounts in Perry’s system following his death. “That did not occur here.” After stating that the defendants made a deliberate effort to cover up their actions, Estrada added, “You are playing roulette with other people’s lives, just like these five defendants here did to Mr. Perry.” The five people charged include two doctors, an assistant, and the Ketamine Queen / ImageCollect RELATED: ‘Friends’ Fans Emotional After Discovering Note Left On Matthew Perry’s Grave Click for next Article The post JUST IN: 5 Charged In Matthew Perry’s Death, Including Doctor, Perry’s Assistant appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Dana Daly