Liberal democrat takes charge as Nepalese premier
KATHMANDU, May 23 Kyodo -
Nepal's new Premier Madhav Kumar Nepal, elected by a majority in the 601-member
parliament Saturday, is known as a liberal democrat.
FOCUS: Japan hopes islands summit pledge will boost profile on climate change
SHIMUKAPPU, Japan, May 23 Kyodo -
With a pledge of 50 billion yen in aid over three years to Pacific island
Recycled nuclear fuel arrives in Kyushu for MOX power generation
SAGA, Japan, May 23 Kyodo -
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Recycled nuclear fuel carried from France by a cargo ship arrived Saturday at
2ND LD: Japan pledges 50 bil. yen to support Pacific island nations
SHIMUKAPPU, Japan, May 23 Kyodo -
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Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso vowed Saturday to tackle climate change with
Suu Kyi 'violated restriction` by accepting books: Myanmar police
YANGON, May 23 Kyodo -
The state-run New Light of Myanmar reported Saturday that Police Col. Win Naing
Gates recommends F-35 as Japan`s next main striker: sources
WASHINGTON, May 23 Kyodo -
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates recommended the F-35 fighter jet to
Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada early this month as Japan's
Japan revamps policy to tackle new flu+
TOKYO, May 22 Kyodo -
The Japanese government adopted a new policy on battling new strains of
influenza Friday amid the domestic outbreak of an apparently milder form of the
Japan lifts checks on Mexican tourists, eases Mexico travel advisory+
TOKYO, May 22 Kyodo -
The government on Friday lifted its suspension of visa waivers for Mexicans
wishing to enter Japan, the Foreign Ministry said, referring to a measure
Atago crew hit with punitive action, report faults officers+
TOKYO, May 22 Kyodo -
Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada on Friday took disciplinary action against 38
