2005.07.06

DPRK provides nuclear aid to Iran -intel reports (Reuters). Recent intelligence reports accuse North Korea of secretly helping Iran develop its nuclear program, raising fresh concerns about Pyongyang's nuclear proliferation and Tehran's atomic intentions. 2005.07.06

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Japan-Asbestos Deaths (AP). Seven Japanese companies say a total of 51 workers who had handled asbestos had died in recent decades, raising to 294 the death toll at 10 companies. 2005.07.06

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Japan-USJ (Kyodo) Goldman Sachs to take effective control of troubled Universal Studios Japan. 2005.07.06

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DPRK still a threat says ROK's next top spy (Reuters). South Korea's next spy chief says North Korea is still a security threat despite improved relations and Seoul must maintain a clear legal defense to keep Pyongyang in check. 2005.07.06

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