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Nuclear power key issue in Japan elections
A new political party, expected to become the unifying force of an anti-nuclear energy coalition, has been formed in Japan ahead of next month's elections.
Japanese elections likely in spring
Japanese elections likely in spring
General elections in Japan will likely happen in spring, after its parliament passes the fiscal 2009 national budget, the ruling party's leader says.
Koizumi visits controversial shrine
Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi visited the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo Monday, sparking immediate protests from China and South Korea.
Report: Japan may resume U.S. beef imports
A top Japanese official called Wednesday for a resumption of U.S. beef imports, the Financial Times reported.
Koizumi to be re-elected on Sept. 21
Japan's government will convene a special Diet session on Sept. 21 to re-elect Junichiro Koizumi as prime minister, government officials said.
Japan to aid $500,000 for Katrina victims
Japan offered $500,000 in aid to areas of the southern United States devastated by Hurricane Katrina, officials said Friday.
Japan admits crucial mistake on asbestos
The Japanese government admitted it made a "crucial mistake" by failing to follow up on a directive in 1976 that warned about the health hazards of asbestos.
Japan protests South Korean ship's name
Japan said it would protest South Korea's naming of a naval ship "Dokdo," after islets claimed by both Tokyo and Seoul, the Mainichi Shimbun reported Wednesday.
Japan strengthens anti-terror measures
Japan has strengthened anti-terror measures at transportation centers, military bases and other areas following terrorist attacks in London.
U.S. OKs Japan for U.N. post, not Germany
The United States has given its support to Japan for U.N. Security Council membership but made no mention of Germany or Brazil.
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There have been many aspects in the government's handling (of the problem) on which the government should reflect
Japan admits crucial mistake on asbestos
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There have been many victims and we should have dealt with the problem in a more solid way. Something needs to be done urgently
Japan admits crucial mistake on asbestos
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It is truly regrettable that the name was used on the vessel despite repeated requests by the Japanese government not to do so
Japan protests South Korean ship's name
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We cannot say that there are no people in Japan who could work as terrorists
Japan strengthens anti-terror measures
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I'd like you to consider the diplomatic repercussions of your remarks when you speak
Minister apologizes for sex slave remark
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A members of the Hamas security forces patrol the border area between Gaza and Egypt, in the southern Gaza Strip May 20, 2013. Egyptian police angered by the kidnapping of seven colleagues by Islamist gunmen kept a crossing into the Gaza Strip closed again for four days, stranding hundreds of Palestinian travellers, As Tunnels between Egypt and Gaza closed and border was declared as military zone. Palestinian security forces patrol around the border, witnesses said. UPI/Ismael Mohamad