Japan may mull extra sanctions on N. Korea depending on situation
TOKYO, Oct. 30 Kyodo - Prime Minister Taro Aso suggested Thursday that the government may consider
imposing more sanctions on North Korea if Pyongyang fails to fulfill its
Wakanoho loses battle over his dismissal as sumo wrestler
TOKYO, Oct. 30 Kyodo - The Tokyo District Court on Thursday turned down a suit filed by former Russian
sumo wrestler Wakahono seeking a provisional court order to nullify his
U.S., N. Korea agree not to put accord on nuclear sampling in writing
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 Kyodo - The United States and North Korea have agreed not to clearly state in writing
at the six-party talks their recent accord on taking samples from North Korea's
Aso unveils 26.9 tril. yen new stimulus package to tackle crisis
TOKYO, Oct. 30 Kyodo - Prime Minister Taro Aso on Thursday unveiled a new economic stimulus package
worth 26.9 trillion yen to cushion the negative impact of the global financial
Sumo: Asashoryu extends stay in Mongolia, likely to skip Kyushu meet
TOKYO, Oct. 30 Kyodo - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu has decided to extend his stay in his home country
for treatment of his injured left elbow, making it highly unlikely that he will
Japan suspends beef imports from U.S. factory
TOKYO, Oct. 29 Kyodo - The Japanese government said Wednesday it has suspended beef imports from a Swift & Co. factory in the United States for its failure to comply with a Japan-U.S.
Sony's net profit plunges 60% in 1st half of FY 2008
TOKYO, Oct. 29 Kyodo - Sony Corp.
Prince Charles tours Nara with wife Camilla, sees Great Buddha
NARA, Japan, Oct. 29 Kyodo - Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla spent Wednesday, the third day of their five-day official trip to Japan, visiting the ancient capital city of
