2006.05.22

USA says no better deal for DPRK (AFP). American diplomat says North Korea will not get a better deal by staying away from six-nation negotiations aimed at getting the Stalinist state to end its nuclear program. 2006.05.22

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WHO-ROK (Yonhap) World Health Organization chief, South Korean Dr. Lee Jong-wook, dies after emergency brain surgery. 2006.05.22

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TSE Boosts Transactions Capacity  (AP). The Tokyo Stock Exchange says it has upgraded its computer system to raise the number of transactions to 12 million from nine million after a series of embarrassing glitches in recent months forced it to shut down trading. 2006.05.22

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DPRK-Missile (Kyodo) Military sources say North Korea has been prepared since last summer to test launch its new missile. 2006.05.22

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Japan considering further cut in foreign aid, defense spending (AFP). The Japanese government is reportedly considering whether to continue slashing foreign aid and defense spending through fiscal 2011. 2006.05.22

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Peru-Japan (AP). Japanese citizen Alberto Fujimori looks to influence Peruvian election. 2006.05.22

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