2005.02.23

Japan-Crime [Mainichi] Cowardly cop who ran away from man with a baseball bat sparks Prime Minister's ire. 2005.02.23

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USA, ROK,  Japan Envoys to Meet on DPRK (Reuters). South Korean, Japanese and U.S. envoys will meet on Saturday to try and coax North Korea back to talks on its nuclear programs after the reclusive Stalinist state indicated it may return to the stalled discussion. 2005.02.23

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Japan Trade Surplus Falls  (AP). Japan's trade surplus declines 59.9 percent,  underscoring concerns that Japan is again sinking into an economic downturn. 2005.02.23

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Tsunami threat to water supplies. [BBC News ] Fresh water supplies in countries affected by the Asian tsunami are under threat. 2005.02.23

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