2005.12.03

USA Nuke Talks With DPRK Sidetracked (AP). American negotiator Christopher Hill is signaling North Korea there are limits to U.S. patience in trying to reach an agreement to end the insular regime's nuclear weapons programs in exchange for economic benefits and security assurances. 2005.12.03

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Japan-Automotive (Times of London) Japanese automaker developing paint that will heal scratches. 2005.12.03

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Japan, PRC to jointly destroy wartime chemical weapons (AFP). Japan and China agree to jointly recover and dispose of chemical weapons left behind in China by the Japanese military at the end of the World War II. 2005.12.03

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Japan-Xenophobia (AP) Hate manga gaining popularity in Japan. 2005.12.03

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Japan-U.S. Navy (Everett Herald) USS Abraham Lincoln won't be moving to Japan. 2005.12.03

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Japan-Personalized Medicine (VOA) Japanese scientists are taking out of the lab and ushering into the doctors' offices the era of personalized medicine. 2005.12.03

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Mazda Discourages Employees From Driving (AP). A Japanese automaker is recommending its employees walk to the office, rather than commute by car, as part of an effort to improve their health and protect the environment. 2005.12.03

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Japan-Airlines (Kyodo) Respected survey finds one Japanese airline flying high, another in a tailspin. 2005.12.03

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Japan FM calls for changes in USA troop deal (AFP). Japan's foreign minister visiting the U.S. says Tokyo and Washington might have to amend their controversial plan to redeploy troops within the southern island chain of Okinawa to meet local objections. 2005.12.03

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