DPJ pledges government not led by bureaucrats+
TOKYO, July 27 Kyodo -
The Democratic Party of Japan unveiled its manifesto Monday for the Aug. 30
general election, which features a promise to realize a government led by
N. Korea hints at seeking dialogue with U.S., not 6-way talks+
PYONGYANG/BEIJING, July 27 Kyodo -
North Korea indicated Monday it would seek bilateral dialogue with the United
Cleric Bashir criticizes July 17 Jakarta bombings
Cleric Bashir criticizes July 17 Jakarta bombings+
DPJ to pledge 25% emissions cut versus government's 8% by 2020
TOKYO, July 26 Kyodo -
The main opposition Democratic Party of Japan will pledge a 25 percent cut in
Japan's greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 from 1990 levels, against the
Heavy rain continues in western Japan, agency warns of landslides+
FUKUOKA, July 26 Kyodo -
Heavy rain continued in western Japan on Sunday, with eight people dead and
U.S. urges Japan to be more flexible on whaling: source
WASHINGTON, July 25 Kyodo -
The United States recently urged Japan to take a more flexible stance on
Aso makes verbal gaffe as politicians stump around ahead of election
TOKYO, July 25 Kyodo -
Prime Minister Taro Aso made a verbal gaffe Saturday as senior members of the
Pyongyang willing to resume dialogue with U.S.: N. Korean amb. to U.N.
NEW YORK, July 24 Kyodo -
The North Korean ambassador to the United Nations indicated Friday that
Pyongyang would be interested in resuming direct dialogue with the United
Isetan Mitsukoshi to open department store in Singapore in late 2010+
TOKYO, July 24 Kyodo -
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd. said Friday it will open a Isetan department
