2006.01.12

Japan-Mt. Fuji (Mainichi). Experts say no reason to worry about lack of snow atop Mt. Fuji. 2006.01.12

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PRC-DPRK-USA (Reuters). A U.S. envoy is in China as rumors swirl concerning the whereabouts of North Korea's supreme leader. 2006.01.12

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Japan-Spying (Kyodo) Japan's first unmanned spy plane to take to the skies in 2007.   2006.01.12

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ROK-Cloning (Yonhap) Disgraced South Korean scientist apologizes for bogus stem-cell research. 2006.01.12

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Japan-Bird Flu (Kyodo) More than 100 experts gather in Tokyo for international meeting on avian influenza. 2006.01.12

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USA Seeking DPRK Nuke Update (AP). The top U.S. negotiator for nuclear talks with North Korea says he plans to ask Chinese officials about whether Pyongyang has given any signs that it is serious about abandoning its nuclear program. 2006.01.12

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