2005.09.01

CNMI-Typhoon (Saipan Tribune) Saipan avoids extensive damage from Typhoon Nabi, which is strengthening and heading for Okinawa. 2005.09.01

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Japanese Tariffs on USA Steel Take Effect (AP). Japanese tariffs on U.S. steel imports took effect  today as part of Tokyo's battle against American steel industry protection measures. 2005.09.01

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Japanese doctor adds insult and injury to patient (Reuters). "Trust me, I'm a doctor" wouldn't describe one Japanese medic who has landed in hot water after hitting and abusing a patient during surgery. 2005.09.01

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Typhoon Talim Kills 1, Slowly Exits Taiwan (AP). Typhoon Talim, after drenching Okinawa, slams into Taiwan before moving off the island's west coast Thursday, leaving one man dead and two dozen people injured. 2005.09.01

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Japan-USA (Kyodo) Koizumi cancels planned visit this month to Washington. 2005.09.01

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