N. Korea media reports 1st public appearance by leader in 51 days
BEIJING, Oct.
U.S. nuclear envoy returns to U.S., briefings planned by deputies
BEIJING, Oct. 4 Kyodo - Top U.S.
Thailand, Cambodia trade protests over border skirmish
PHNOM PENH, Oct.
N. Korea-Russia railroad, port reconstruction begins
RASON, North Korea, Oct.
Japanese obstetrician leaves for Afghanistan+
NARITA, Japan, Oct. 5 Kyodo - A Japanese obstetrician and gynecologist left for Afghanistan on Sunday to assist in childbirths and offer advice to expectant mothers in the war-torncountry.
2ND LD: Economic minister backs BOJ policy of not cutting interest rates
TOKYO, Oct. 3 Kyodo - EDS: UPDATING FIGURE IN 8TH GRAF)
