2005.03.22

PRC Honors USA Pilots Who Fought Japan (AP). China has erected a memorial to the Flying Tigers, a band of U.S. fighter pilots who defended China against Japan during World War II. 2005.03.22

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Japan-ROK Islands (NY Times) The New York Times has just realized that the Koreans hate the Japanese. 2005.03.22

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Japan-Tange Obit (Kyodo) Kenzo Tange, probably Japan's greatest architect of the 20th century, has died at the age of 91. 2005.03.22

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DPRK Premier Visits PRC (AP). North Korea's premier began a visit to China today at a time of American calls for Beijing to use its influence to prod the North back into nuclear talks — and American hints of possible sanctions if Pyongyang doesn't cooperate. 2005.03.22

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JAL plane hit the runway after landing at Fukushima Airport [Mainichi] Another incident involving aircraft involving Japan's flag carrier. 2005.03.22

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DPRK Nuclear Boast Seen as Response to Pressure (Reuters). South Korea says North Korea's announcement it has increased its nuclear arsenal is Pyongyang's way of toughening its stance against Washington and expressing anger about war games in the South. 2005.03.22

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DPRK-Nuclear (Yonhap) North Korea claims it has increased its nuclear arsenal. 2005.03.22

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Iceland grants Fischer passport. [BBC News ] UPDATED Icelandic MPs vote in favor of granting fugitive former world chess champion Bobby Fischer citizenship rights, who is now detained by Japanese immigration authorities. The self-hating eccentric, who applauded the 9/11 terror attacks, likely to be deported to his new homeland. 2005.03.22

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