2006.02.13

Japanese Stock Markets Fall Sharply (AP). Japanese stocks fell sharply today, led by commodity-linked issues such as oils and mining stocks. 2006.02.13

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Japan-Nuclear Exports (AP) Japanese company raided over export of equipment that ended up in the hands of rogue states to help build nuclear weapons. 2006.02.13

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ROK to buy Israeli surveillance equipment. [AFP] An Israeli firm beat American and French rivals for an 80 million dollar deal to provide surveillance devices for South Korean fighter jets. 2006.02.13

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Japan's current account surplus up for 4th straight month (AFP). Japan's current account surplus expanded in December for a fourth straight monthas exports rose on the back of strong demand from China and the United States. 2006.02.13

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Japan-Iran (Reuters). Asian conference on nonproliferation begins with Japan urging further diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis over Iran's nuclear weapons program. 2006.02.13

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DPRK-Japan  (AFX) North Korea warns it will respond with countermeasures to any sanctions Japan might take following a deadlock in fresh bilateral talks. 2006.02.13

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Australia may stay in Iraq even if Japan pulls out (AFP). Australian Prime Minister John Howard says Australian soldiers may remain in Iraq beyond the withdrawal of the Japanese troops they are protecting. 2006.02.13

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Japan-Allergies (Reuters) As hay fever season approaches, one hotel in Japan is setting up a special floor for allergy sufferers. 2006.02.13

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ROK-Australia Drugs. [AAP] A South Korean will appear in a Brisbane court today over alleged links to the Bali Nine drug syndicate. 2006.02.13

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