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Japan backs down on controversial whale hunt

JAPAN is dropping its plan to kill humpback whales in the seas off Antarctica, the country’s top government spokesman said yesterday.

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Japan suspends hunting of humpback whales

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Japanese Prime Minister to resign

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Nuclear test: Japan threatens immediate and stern meaures

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Ambassador says US has right to defend itself

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'Self defence' message from North Korea after US exercises

North Korea urged to suspend missile test launch

The US and Japan both urged North Korea to suspend preparations for a test-launch of a long-range missile today, and called on it to return to stalled talks on dismantling its nuclear weapons programme.

Sat, 17 Jun, 2006

Bush to invite Koizumi to Presley's Graceland

US President George Bush intends to invite Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, a known Elvis Presley enthusiast, to the former estate of the rock legend in Tennessee, the US Ambassador to Japan said today.

Thu, 16 Feb, 2006

North Korea praises Bush for using 'Mr'

North Korea today gave a rare positive appraisal of US President George Bush, welcoming his use of the title “Mr” when referring to leader Kim Jong Il and saying it hoped the softened tone could lead to its return to international nuclear arms talks.

Fri, 03 Jun, 2005