Aso elected Japan`s prime minister, forms Cabinet with close allies
TOKYO, Sept. 24 Kyodo - Liberal Democratic Party President Taro Aso on Wednesday became Japan's new
prime minister to succeed Yasuo Fukuda and formed a Cabinet that includes his
Baseball: Oh to quit as Softbank Hawks manager
FUKUOKA, Sept. 23 Kyodo - Softbank Hawks manager Sadaharu Oh said Tuesday he will leave his post for health reasons after 14 seasons at the helm of the Pacific League club.
Sumo: Troubled Asashoryu pulls out of autumn tourney
TOKYO, Sept.
Ex-Taiwan President Lee offers flowers to war dead in Okinawa+
NAHA, Japan, Sept.
Fukuda hopes Aso to live up to people's expectations+
TOKYO, Sept. 22 Kyodo - Outgoing Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda voiced hope Monday that new Liberal Democratic Party President Taro Aso will work hard to live up to people's expectations.
G-7 hails U.S. bailout plan, vows to take necessary actions+
TOKYO, Sept. 22 Kyodo - Group of Seven finance ministers and central bank governors on Monday welcomed a U.S.
MUFG to buy 10-20% of Morgan Stanley's shares for 900 bil. yen+
TOKYO, Sept. 22 Kyodo - Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. said Monday it has reached an agreement to acquire between 10 to 20 percent of common shares in the second-largest U.S.
