Japan honors Eastwood, Maathai in spring decorations+
TOKYO, April 29 Kyodo - U.S.
Bosworth reluctant to tighten sanctions on N. Korea+
WASHINGTON, April 27 Kyodo -
The U.S. point man on North Korea policy on Monday told family members and
supporters of Japanese citizens North Korea has kidnapped that the United
FOCUS: Taiwan president celebrates controversial 1952 treaty with Japan+
TAIPEI, April 28 Kyodo -
Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou celebrated Tuesday a controversial 1952 treaty
with Japan, an agreement that Ma said underscores the island's sovereignty and
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,
including a call for the imposition of ''effective global restrictions'' on
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
Corp. said Monday they will aim to integrate their operations by April 1, 2010,
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
those with fever and respiratory illnesses will have to undergo mandatory
