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In Pictures: Travels with Hillary Clinton
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In Pictures: Travels with Hillary Clinton
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Did Japan apologize to US POWs in exchange for Hiroshima visit?
In a first, Japan's foreign minister apologized to a group of former US World War II prisoners of war for inhumane treatment. The timing of the apology raises some questions.
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Why only North Korea may be ready for six-party talks
North Korea leader Kim Jong-il confirmed his readiness to rejoin six-party talks after a visit to China last week. But the US, Japan, and South Korea want to see key steps first.
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Small global taxes would make a big difference for world's 'bottom billion'
France's Bernard Kouchner, Japan's Katsuya Okada, and Belgium's Charles Michel discuss innovative financing to fund development projects that will help lift up the world's poorest people.
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Japan's Naoto Kan promises fresh start with new cabinet
Japan's new Prime Minister Naoto Kan unveiled a cabinet Tuesday of six new members and 11 from the Hatoyama administration. Polls show 63 percent of Japanese have high hopes for Kan's administration.
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Japan shaken by abrupt resignation of Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama
The hasty departure of Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama after just eight months in office throw Japanese politics into chaos, analysts say.
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Japan's Hatoyama, weakened by Okinawa base decision, sacks deputy
North Korea tensions are reportedly behind Japan Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama's unpopular decision to keep the US base on Okinawa. But the move will damage his party's prospects in the July election.
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G8 leaders: Growing momentum for Iran nuclear sanctions
At a G8 meeting in Canada, officials said they felt growing momentum for action against Tehran. In addition to Iran nuclear sanctions, they are considering a UN Security Council resolution.
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North Korea edges toward new nuclear talks
UN undersecretary-general Lynn Pascoe said today that North Korea is 'not eager to return to six-party talks,' but others say Kim Jong-il appears ready for renewed dialogue.
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Japan aid pledge for Afghanistan - return to checkbook diplomacy?
Japan has offered $5 billion in nonmilitary aid to Afghanistan as it ends refueling mission for US forces. Some say that's more in line with Japan's pacifist Constitution – others see a copout.
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Will Japan's new leaders continue to support US in Afghanistan?
Japanese Foreign Minister Okada said that Japan should focus on assistance to both Afghanistan and Pakistan. The government has not been clear on whether it will continue its refueling mission.
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Japan's new prime minister – can he fix the economy?
Hatoyama is thinking big on climate change and upending the bureaucracy, but offering little bold direction for ending Japan's extended economic slump. The new PM takes office Wednesday.
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Can Japan's prime minister fix the economy?
Yukio Hatoyama plans to tackle climate change and Japan's bureaucracy. He takes office Wednesday, but there's no sign of a bold new initiative for the economy.
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Japan's DPJ forms coalition despite disagreements
Sharp differences with one of its two junior partners over US military bases in Japan held up an agreement for days. Leaders declined Wednesday to say how they were resolved.
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