2005.09.14

Negotiators to DPRK nuke talks start substantial discussions. (Xinhua) Negotiators to the fourth round of six-party talks on the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue have begun substantial discussions Wednesday in the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing. 2005.09.14

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Japan-Peru (VOA) Trans-Pacific political drama mounts as former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori, on the Interpol wanted list, gets a new Peruvian passport in Tokyo, fueling speculation "El Chino" is readying a return to Lima to make another stab at the presidency. 2005.09.14

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Wireless Explosion in Asia. (Business Wire) A technology market research firm reports Asia is poised to possibly become the world's largest mobile telecommunications market within the next five to 10 years. 2005.09.14

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Japan-UN (VOA) Japan appears ready to threaten cut in United Nations contribution if it does not get UNSC permanent seat. 2005.09.14

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Asian automakers unveil their new models. (AP) China's burgeoning auto industry roared into the Frankfurt auto show, eager to create a splash with its new models and make inroads into competitive European and North American markets. 2005.09.14

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ROK Claims Google Earth threatens democracy. (The Register) The recent news that South Korea is to take the US to task over Google Earth images which expose its military installations to close Communist scrutiny has provoked a mini stampede of other peace-loving nations. 2005.09.14

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Asteroid probe on close approach. [BBC News ] The Japanese Hayabusa probe approaches within 20km of asteroid Itokawa. 2005.09.14

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