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We have started to collect the most important news related to Japan in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.
China, 
North KoreaA upcoming summit of Japan, South Korea and China is to focus on North Korea's nuclear programme, officials say.
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Loss-making carrier Japan Airlines has asked for a government bail-out to help it survive, the airline's chief says.
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One-quarter of Japanese women are aged 65 or over, official figures indicate, highlighting a looming demographic crisis.
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An Asian black bear is shot dead after attacking a group of tourists at a bus station in central Japan.
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The Bank of Japan hints it may soon withdraw some emergency support as the economy shows more signs of recovery.
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Japan's new unmanned space freighter loaded with supplies is safely berthed to the International Space Station.
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The Bank of Japan expresses a more upbeat outlook on the future of the world's second largest economy.
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Yukio Hatoyama promises economic revival and strong US ties, after being sworn in as Japan's new prime minister.
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Police in Japan have begun a week-long campaign to combat the sexual harassment of women on public transport.
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Brazil, 
SwedenBrazil follows countries such as Sweden and Japan by coming out of recession after its economy grew in the April-to-June quarter.
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Japan successfully launches its new unmanned cargo craft on a mission vital to the future of the space station.
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A new Japanese robotic freighter is on the launch pad ready for a mission to re-supply the space station.
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Japan's harsh death row conditions are driving many prisoners towards insanity, Amnesty International warns.
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A Japanese coastal town goes ahead with its annual dolphin hunt, despite protests from animal rights activists.
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South KoreaChevron Australia signs $60bn worth of deals to supply liquefied natural gas to Japan and South Korea.
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The newly-elected Democratic Party of Japan agrees to form a governing coalition with two smaller parties, reports say.
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Toyota hires 800 contract workers in Japan, its first increase in jobs in more than a year.
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Japans PM-elect promises a big cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020. Is this a realistic target?
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Japan's PM-elect Yukio Hatoyama pledges a 25% cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020, much more than his predecessor.
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Japan looks to robots to fill workforce void
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New leaders in Japan face an economy in crisis
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Japan's opposition leader Yukio Hatoyama is forming a new government after winning a landmark general election.
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Japan's opposition leader Yukio Hatoyama hails an election "revolution" as exit polls suggest a massive win for his party.
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Japan's opposition leader vows to listen to the people as exit polls suggest a massive election win for his party.
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The opposition Democratic Party of Japan is set for a massive victory, exit polls suggest. How important is the result?
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Polls close in Japan's general election that looks set to end more than 50 years of almost unbroken rule by the LDP.
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Japanese voters discuss the issues important to them
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Japan's unemployment rate rose to a record 5.7% in July while consumer prices fell at a record pace, figures show.
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What went wrong for Japan's once mighty ruling party?
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Japanese exports fell in July at a faster annual rate than June, raising fears the effects of global stimulus measures are declining.
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With a general election looming, Japan's prime minister says cash-strapped young people should not get married.
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IndiaAt least 200 children have been killed in an outbreak of Japanese encephalitis in northern India, health officials say.
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ArubaAustralian surf lifesavers travel to Japan to help reduce high rates of drowning deaths at beaches.
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A United Nations committee says Japan's measures to reduce discrimination against women are "insufficient".
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