2005.12.05

Japan-Middle East (VOA) Japan nears decision on extending troop deployment on Iraq after a meeting today between the prime ministers of the two countries. Meanwhile, Japan's prime minister is heading to the Middle East next month. 2005.12.05

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Japan-Jordan (KUNA) Jordan's King heading for Japan this week. 2005.12.05

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Koizumi tells PRC 'Yasukuni card' won't work. [Reuters] Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi criticizes China for postponing an annual summit of Japan, China and South Korea, saying Beijing cannot use his visits to a war shrine as a diplomatic card. 2005.12.05

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japan-Yakuza (Kyodo) Japan's top mobster finally behind bars. 2005.12.05

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Japan-Quake (Kyodo) Mild quake jolts northeastern Japan -- measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale. 2005.12.05

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ROK workers, farmers rally (AFP). Thousands of South Korean workers and farmers take to the streets to protest the government's decision to open up the rice market to foreign competition and labor reforms. 2005.12.05

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