2006.06.20

Japan announces Iraq withdrawal plan (AP). Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi announces his plan to withdraw troops from Iraq at a ruling party meeting, an official said, moving to end Japan's largest military mission since World War II. 2006.06.20

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Japan set to announce Iraq troop withdrawal (Reuters). Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi is set to announce later today a plan to withdraw troops from Iraq. 2006.06.20

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USA again warns DPRK on missile test (AP). U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice warned North Korea on Monday it will face consequences if it test-fires a missile thought to be powerful enough to reach the West Coast of the United States. 2006.06.20

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Japan takes the helm at world whale talks (AFP). Japan pledges not to use a new power base to destroy the International Whaling Commission after pro-hunting states grabbed a majority in the body for the first time in 20 years. 2006.06.20

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