2003.11.02

Another Ishihara Gaffe (Manichi) Tokyo's loudmouthed governor, instead of offering the Chinese congralutions in putting a man into space (something Japan has never done), calls them 'ignorant.'   2003.11.02

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Election Poll (Kyodo) Yet another survey shows the status quo will prevail in next Sunday's general election.   2003.11.02

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Is media scrabbling for scoops or scraps? [The Japan Times] Since late July, when a special law allowing the dispatch of the Self-Defense Forces to Iraq was enacted, the Japanese media has engaged in a fierce battle to report when, where and how many personnel will be sent to the war-ravaged country.   2003.11.02

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Japan-Quake (Kyodo) A quake off the coast of Fukushima.  No injuries or damage.   2003.11.02

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