2006.01.14

PRC-DPRK (AFP) Chinese media blackout as reclusive North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il is again spotted. 2006.01.14

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Asia-Bird Flu (VOA) Health experts end avian influenza meeting in Tokyo by formulating rapid response action plan.   2006.01.14

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Japan-Snow (Kyodo) Updated Snow-related death toll in Japan for the season rises to 90; meanwhile avalances begin as temperatures warm. 2006.01.14

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Japan-USA Supplements (Washington Post) Chitosan "fat blockers" -- a $1 billion dollar annual business in Japan -- find cautious reception among U.S. federal regulators. 2006.01.14

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USA demands total end to ROK beef ban (AFP). The U.S. government is pressing South Korea to accept all American beef imports "without delay" after Seoul agrees to partially lift a ban imposed over fears of mad cow disease. 2006.01.14

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Japan-Quake Science (AP). Japanese scientists simulate quake in condo. 2006.01.14

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Transportation-Terrorism (VOA) Transportation ministers meeting in Tokyo plan concerted action against terrorism.   2006.01.14

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