2005.02.24

Japan heir apologizes to critics. [BBC News | Asia-Pacific | World Edition] Crown Prince Naruhito apologizes for publicly criticizing Imperial Household pressure on his wife, Crown Princess Masako. 2005.02.24

====================

Weather delays H-2A launch. [spacetoday.net] The return to flight of Japan's troubled H-2A launch vehicle has been delayed. 2005.02.24

====================

Asian banks halt dollar's slide. [BBC News] The U.S. dollar recovers slightly from a sharp fall after South Korean and Japanese officials deny plans to sell greenback reserves. 2005.02.24

====================

UAL Expands Passenger Service to Asia (AP). United Airlines announces increased passenger service to Asia after two rivals are cleared to begin nonstop flights to China. 2005.02.24

====================

Japan-Fischer (Mainichi) Iceland refuses to grant citizenship to chess champ turned raving lunatic Bobby Fischer, but reportedly will issue a travel permit to him. 2005.02.24

====================

© Copyright 2006 The Taisho Cable & Wireless Company.