2006.02.04

Japan-Politicians (Kyodo) Another LDP lawmaker has allegedly gotten out of control, when it comes to women. 2006.02.04

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Plans for royal succession worry conservative Japan (AP). Several Cabinet members raise concerns about the prime minister's plan to submit legislation by June to allow women to take the Japanese throne. 2006.02.04

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Bush asked for intelligence report on DPRK nukes (AFP). Lawmakers ask President Bush to declassify an intelligence report on North Koreas nuclear weapons so that Congress can hold a full debate on policy towards the Stalinist state. 2006.02.04

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Japan-DPRK (VOA) Japan has high expectations for three-track talks with North Korea that begin today in Beijing. 2006.02.04

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USA beef investigation to be done soon (AP).  The investigation into a veal shipment containing backbone that prompted Japan to re-close its market to American beef should be finished soon. 2006.02.04

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