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Japan-Dance (Reuters) UPDATED. In one of the odders moments of the current Japanese administration, Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and actor Richard Gere embrace and then dance. 2005.03.29

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New fears for tsunami-hit resorts. [BBC News] Asian tourism, already suffering from the after-effects of the tsunami, got a further setback as an earthquake struck close to Sumatra. 2005.03.29

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Marianas-Volcano (Saipan Tribune) Anatahan volcano acting up again. 2005.03.29

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Japan-Unemployment (Bloomberg) The yen drops to a five-month low following release of discouraging Japanese jobs data. 2005.03.29

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Indonesia-Quake UPDATED Quake Likely Killed 1,000-2,000 in Indonesia (Reuters). Indonesia's vice president says the massive earthquake likely killed between 1,000 and 2,000 people on Nias island. 2005.03.29

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296 Dead in Indonesia Quake (AP). A major earthquake struck late Monday off the west coast of Indonesia, and a local government official says 296 people were killed in collapsed buildings. Thousands panicked in countries across the Indian Ocean as tsunami warnings were posted. 2005.03.29

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Sony-SPS Lawsuit (Reuters) In stunning court decision, Sony ordered to halt sales of PlayStation consoles in the United States. 2005.03.29

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