Japan to help Philippines adopt new disaster response system

Japan Sci-Tech News - January 13, 2014 - 23:22
Japan will help the Philippines adopt a new disaster response system based on resilient information communications technology (ICT) to help save lives and reduce damage to property. (gmanetwork.com)
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Japan condemns China fishing curbs; vows to defend islands

Japan Politics News - January 12, 2014 - 23:30
Japan on Sunday joined the United States in criticising China's new fishing restrictions in the South China Sea, saying the curbs, coupled with the launch last year of an air defence zone, has left the international community jittery. (Reuters)
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Bodies of 3 men found in home destroyed by fire

Japan Society News - January 12, 2014 - 23:27
Police in Kakegawa, Shizuoka Prefecture, said Sunday that the bodies of three men were found among the ruins of a multifamily dwelling that was destroyed by fire. (Japan Today)
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Dollar-yen margin trading volume doubles in '13

Japan Economy News - January 12, 2014 - 23:24
The volume of foreign exchange margin trading between the yen and the dollar more than doubled in 2013 from the previous year thanks to the weakening of the Japanese currency against the dollar. (The Japan News)
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Sumo: Kisenosato's promotion bid takes hit with 1st-day loss

Japan Sports News - January 12, 2014 - 23:15
Ozeki Kisenosato's second bid at yokozuna promotion crash landed before it even got off the runway after a lopsided defeat on the opening day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday. (Kyodo)
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GSDF shows parachute drill to public

Japan Politics News - January 12, 2014 - 23:10
The 1st Airborne Brigade of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force has opened its drills to the public in an annual event. (NHK)
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Japanese lawmaker Inoki leaves for N. Korea again

Japan Politics News - January 12, 2014 - 23:03
Japanese opposition lawmaker Antonio Inoki left for North Korea on Sunday for his second visit to the reclusive country in as many months. (Jiji Press)
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Mori agrees to head Tokyo Olympic organizing committee

Japan Politics News - January 12, 2014 - 23:02
Former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori agreed Sunday to serve as chairman of the organizing committee for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo. (Jiji Press)
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Japan pledges 70 billion yen in ODA to Mozambique

Japan Politics News - January 12, 2014 - 22:58
Japan will provide a total of 70 billion yen in official development assistance to Mozambique over five years for a transport corridor project, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Sunday. (Kyodo)
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