2005.10.15

Japan-DPRK Raids (VOA) UPDATED Japanese police are being tight-lipped about their raids on eleven facilities tied to North Korean organizations. One thing is for certain: this is about more than a ginseng supplement sold over the internet. 2005.10.15

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PRC, Japan try to ease tensions during talks (Mainichi Daily News). A third round of China-Japan strategic talks have begun in Beijing . 2005.10.15

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At least 50 new casinos in East Asia by 2012 (AFP). Some 50 new casinos will be built in East Asia by 2012, with casino gambling revenue in the region set to more than triple from 13.4 to 44.8 billion dollars. 2005.10.15

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Fujimori may run 'virtual' Peru campaign - (AAP). Exiled former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori, under indictment in Lima, intends to run his campaign to return to his old job from his home in Japan. 2005.10.15

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DPRK trip isn't political, guv says. (Albuquerque Tribune) New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson's latest mission to North Korea is likely to enhance his appeal if he runs for president in 2008, the Democratic Party chairman in the critical primary state of New Hampshire says. 2005.10.15

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Rakuten-TBS (AFP) Another Internet upstart bids for an established Japanese broadcaster. 2005.10.15

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Japan-Postal Reform (VOA) Prime Minister Koizumi achieves his decades long goal of postal privatization. Now what will he do for an encore? 2005.10.15

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