Japan could see lull in death penalty executions under new Cabinet
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UNESCO chief asked U.S. not to damage Iraqi, Afghan cultural assets+
PARIS, Sept. 21 Kyodo -
U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Director General
Koichiro Matsuura said that he had asked Washington not to attack and damage
Hatoyama leaves for U.S., making his diplomatic debut+
TOKYO, Sept. 21 Kyodo -
Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama left on Monday evening for the United
Hatoyama to send 'strong message' about global warming on U.S. visit+
TOKYO, Sept. 20 Kyodo -
Prior to his scheduled speech at a U.N. climate change summit in New York on
Japan's emissions cuts to rely mainly on domestic efforts: minister+
TOKYO, Sept. 20 Kyodo -
Environment Minister Sakihito Ozawa said Sunday that Japan will try to achieve
1-month festival to start this week, showcasing Japanese pop culture now+
TOKYO, Sept. 20 Kyodo -
Japan will showcase the full lineup of its creative powers ranging from games,
Flu vaccination has 90% effectiveness for pregnant women, fetuses+
TOKYO, Sept. 19 Kyodo -
Vaccination for seasonal influenza was found to have a 90 percent effectiveness
for pregnant women and their fetuses, with similar effects likely for
Japan to host conference on Afghan peace in late Nov. in Tokyo+
TOKYO, Sept. 19 Kyodo -
Japan plans to host a high-level working-level meeting in late November in
