Japan readying itself for impending rocket launch by N. Korea
TOKYO, April 3 Kyodo -
Japan is getting ready for an imminent rocket launch by North Korea in
anticipation that Pyongyang will go ahead with the launch as planned, Chief
Cambodia, Thailand clash along disputed border
PHNOM PENH, April 3 Kyodo -
Cambodian and Thai troops clashed along their disputed border Friday,
Japan, Djibouti ink status deal for SDF on antipiracy mission
TOKYO, April 3 Kyodo -
Japan and Djibouti reached a status of forces agreement Friday, stipulating the
G-20 aims to push up output by 4 pct points, create 19 mil. jobs+
LONDON, April 2 Kyodo - (EDS: RECASTING WITH FRESH INFO)
G-20 to commit anew to reviving growth, boosting IMF resources+
LONDON, April 2 Kyodo - (EDS: UPDATING WITH FRESH INFO)
G-20 leaders begin financial summit, vow to save economy despite rift+
LONDON, April 2 Kyodo - The Group of 20 advanced and emerging economies began a two-day financial summit in London Wednesday, renewing their vow to cooperate to save the foundering global economy
G-20 aims to push up output by 4 pct points, create 19 mil. jobs+
LONDON, April 2 Kyodo - (EDS: CORRECTING JOBS FIGURE, CLARIFYING LEAD GRAF)
Japan, U.S. confirm close cooperation on N. Korean rocket issue+
TOKYO, April 2 Kyodo - Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada and U.S.
FOCUS: Concerns over rocket launch growing in Japan's Tohoku region+
TOKYO, April 2 Kyodo - Local governments in Japan's Tohoku region are exhibiting growing concern over the expected launch of a North Korean rocket as it is likely to pass over Akita and Iwate prefe
FOCUS: Malaysia's Abdullah steps down, leaves behind checkered legacy+
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 Kyodo - Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi officially stepped down Thursday, leaving behind for his successor Najib Abdul Razak a shaky economy, some half-hearted
