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Japan-Xenophobia (Kyodo) Tokyo's right-wing governor hails court decision against allowing non-citizens (read third-generation Koreans born and raised in Japan) to hold public sector jobs. 2005.01.28

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Mitsubishi Motors Gets $2.63 Bln Bailout (Reuters). An ailing scandal-ridden Japanese auto maker says it had secured financial aid worth 270 billion yen ($2.63 billion) from its parent group company, its second rescue package in eight months. 2005.01.28

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PRC Proposes Preparatory DPRK Talks - Sources (Reuters). China reportedly proposes holding working level talks to pave the way for a fourth round of six-party talks on ending North Korea's nuclear arms programs. 2005.01.28

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Japan-Thailand [Mainichi Shimbun] Body of woman found in suitcase in Japan believed to be that of Thai national. 2005.01.28

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DPRK Bought Complete Nuclear Bomb - Report (Reuters). A South Korean newspaper claims North Korea appears to have bought a complete nuclear weapon from either Pakistan or a former Soviet Union state. 2005.01.28

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