2006.03.29

Japan Extends First Loans to Mongolia in Five Years (VOA). Japan and Mongolia say they're enhancing economic cooperation in part to develop mineral resources in the landlocked Asian nation. 2006.03.29

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Japan, USA miss deadline on Okinawa bases (Reuters). The United States has given up on an end-of-March deadline to reach a deal on relocating a U.S. Marines base in southern Okinawa. 2006.03.29

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Japan-USA Beef (Kyodo) Some consensus reached in talks concerning possible re-lifting of Japan's ban on American beef. 2006.03.29

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Pacific isles get wildlife drive. [BBC] A major initiative is launched in Micronesia to conserve the fragile wildlife of the islands of the Pacific. 2006.03.29

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Deregulation of Japan's broadcasters pushed (Japan Times) Japan's government considers easing shareholding limits among media organizations to help boost the capital strength of Japanese broadcasters and to increase their global competitiveness. 2006.03.29

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USA Asks for Asian Cooperation on Increased Container Screenings. [VOA] U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff urges Japan to screen maritime freight for lethal materials to prevent so-called "dirty bombs" and other terror attacks on the United States. 2006.03.29

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