2005.03.27

Tokyo News Pod-Mar 27 The Tokyo News Pod for March 27, 2005. Japan wants to mitigate effect of killer quakes. 2005.03.27

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Japan-Airliner Mishap More trouble for Japan's flag carrier, JAL -- a rubber seal from the left wing of a 777 aircraft was found to be missing after the passenger flight from Indonesia landed at NRT this morning, temporarily delaying other flights. It is the latest in a series of incidents involving the financially-troubled airline, which has already been reprimanded by Japan's transport ministry. 2005.03.27

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DPRK-Bird Flu (AFP) UPDATED North Korea admits outbreak of avian influenza. 2005.03.27

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ROK Reported to Name 'Envoy' for Disputed Islets (Reuters). South Korea is to appoint an "ambassador" to make an international case for its ownership of a group of tiny islands which are also claimed by Japan. 2005.03.27

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DPRK: Drills Delay Nuclear Talks (AP). North Korea blames joint military drills conducted by the United States and South Korea for a delay in the resumption of nuclear disarmament talks. 2005.03.27

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