2005.10.24

Death of DPRK aide not seen heralding change (Reuters). The death of North Korea's No. 3 defense official and a close confidant of leader Kim Jong-il is part of a slow passing of the old guard but is unlikely to change the nature of the reclusive state soon. 2005.10.24

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Japan quake help to be stepped up. [BBC News ] Japanese officials promise speedier efforts to help survivors of the Niigata quake, a year after it struck. 2005.10.24

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