Aso says he will call general election at 'appropriate time'
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FOCUS: Taiwan president celebrates controversial 1952 treaty with Japan+
TAIPEI, April 28 Kyodo -
Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou celebrated Tuesday a controversial 1952 treaty
Japan unveils 11-point initiative to push global disarmament
TOKYO, April 27 Kyodo -
Japan unveiled an 11-point initiative Monday to achieve a nuclear-free world,
Aso vows to protect people against swine flu
TOKYO, April 27 Kyodo -
Prime Minister Taro Aso vowed Monday to protect people in Japan against a
possible swine flu pandemic, calling the situation ''an emergency,'' as the
Chipmakers Renesas, NEC Electronics to merge by next April
TOKYO, April 27 Kyodo -
Struggling Japanese chipmakers Renesas Technology Corp. and NEC Electronics
H.K. screens visitors for swine flu, fever requires mandatory check
HONG KONG, April 27 Kyodo -
Hong Kong will screen arriving foreign visitors for swine flu symptoms and
Panel drafts space development plan including study on missile sensor
TOKYO, April 27 Kyodo -
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A group of private-sector experts advising the government on space development
Aso orders measures to block swine flu from entering Japan+
TOKYO, April 26 Kyodo - Prime Minister Taro Aso ordered the Cabinet's crisis management officer Sunday to come up with measures to prevent swine flu from entering Japan, government officials said.<
