2006.03.24

Japan, USA split on military base relocation cost (Reuters). Talks aimed at wrapping up a plan to reorganize the US military in Japan end without a deal, but negotiators will meet again next week in Washington. 2006.03.24

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CNMI-U.S. Marines (Saipan Tribunes) Some 1,000 U.S. Marines will move from Okinawa to Tinian next year. 2006.03.24

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Japanese Court Orders Reactor Closed (AP). A court orders shutdown of Japan's second-largest nuclear reactor in response to a lawsuit by local residents who feared it could leak dangerous radiation during an earthquake. 2006.03.24

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USA military employee jailed for Japan rapes. [BBC ] A civilian employee of the US military in Japan is jailed for nine years for two rapes on the island of Okinawa. 2006.03.24

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Japan-PRC Loans (VOA) Japan puts new yen loans to China on hold for first time since starting the program in 1979. 2006.03.24

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