2005.08.29

DPRK says nuclear talks off for now (AFP). North Korea has said it will not return to talks on its nuclear weapons programs before mid-September at the earliest, blaming the delay on military drills between the United States and South Korea. 2005.08.29

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Japan-Politics (Kyodo) Party leaders clash at debate ahead of official campaigning. 2005.08.29

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Japan-Aviation A bomb threat for a JAL passenger jet at Sendai, bound for Shin Chitose airport, temporarily forced the closure of a runway at the main airport in Miyage prefecture. The jet was evacuated. 2005.08.29

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Asia under pressure to curb oil usage, but citizens resistant (AFP). As oil prices edge ever higher, Asian governments are under pressure to reduce consumption and explore alternatives, but for many citizens, car ownership remains a holy grail and calls for change are being ignored. 2005.08.29

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PRC: Nations Close to DPRK Statement (AP). China's ambassador to the United States says he believes envoys from six nations are very close to agreeing on a joint statement that could eventually lead to North Korea abandoning its nuclear weapons program. 2005.08.29

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