2005.05.23

DPRK Indicates Willingness to Talk (AP). North Korea indicates a willingness to return to the nuclear bargaining table but says  it is waiting for Washington to clarify conflicting statements on U.S. policy toward the reclusive communist state. 2005.05.23

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Japan-PRC Diplomacy (VOA) UPDATED China delivers a diplomatic slap to Japan's cheek as the communist giant's most powerful woman, at the last minute, cancels a scheduled meeting with Prime Minister Koizumi and returns to Beijing. 2005.05.23

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Japan-Illegal Gambling (Mainichi) Huge illegal casino in Tokyo's seedy Kabukicho district is shut down. 2005.05.23

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Japan-Vodafone [Mainichi] A glitch by one of Japan's cell phone operators leaves thousands of users cut off. 2005.05.23

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