2006.05.23

Bush expects to discuss DPRK, Iraq with Koizumi (Jiji). President Bush expects to discuss North Korea, Iraq with Prime Minister Koizumi.   2006.05.23

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Asia stock markets continue to slump. [Radio Australia] Stock brokers and investors across Asia are reportedly on suicide watch after yet another day of slumps on the stock market. Asian markets have been falling for more than a week, especially in China and India where the flow of money has shifted towards government bonds and other investments with lower risk. The falls come after strong growth in recent years which has led to increased market speculation by investors. 2006.05.23

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DPRK-Nukes [VOA] Prominent voices call on North Korea to end its nuclear weapons program. 2006.05.23

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USA-Japan military pact still strong, says Lawless (Reuters). Japan's increasing military role is called indicative of U.S. support for a continued U.S.-Japan alliance. 2006.05.23

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Wal-Mart Stores to Sell ROK Business (AP). American mega-retailer Wal-Mart  is withdrawing from the highly competitive South Korean retail market, agreeing to sell its 16 stores to the country's top discount chain. 2006.05.23

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