AFP - The United States praised Japan Friday for imposing new sanctions on Iran that include an asset freeze and tighter restrictions on financial transactions, part of a global response to Tehran's contested nuclear program.
2010-09-03 17:15
US lauds Japan for new Iran sanctions (AFP)
2010-09-03 13:07
Japan slaps new financial sanctions on Iran (AFP)
AFP - Japan imposed new sanctions Friday against Iran, including an assets freeze on people and entities linked to its contentious nuclear programme and tighter restrictions on financial transactions.
2010-09-03 13:07
Pink Panthers jewel heist suspect charged in Japan (AP)
AP - Japanese prosecutors charged a man believed to belong to the "Pink Panthers" ring of jewelry thieves Friday with stealing a diamond tiara and other jewelry worth millions from a Tokyo store.
2010-09-03 13:07
Japan whale meat case echoes apartheid: Greenpeace chief (AFP)
AFP - Greenpeace chief Kumi Naidoo on Friday likened Japan's treatment of two of its anti-whaling activists to the tactics of the former apartheid regime he once campaigned against in his native South Africa.
2010-09-03 09:00
Japan OKs new financial sanctions against Iran (AFP)
AFP - Japan's cabinet Friday approved new sanctions against Iran, including an assets freeze on figures linked to its nuclear programme and tighter restrictions on financial transactions, media reported.
2010-09-03 09:00
BOJ to stand pat next week, eyes easing next month (Reuters)
Reuters - The Bank of Japan is expected to hold off on easing monetary policy next week but is gearing up for further action in October as the strong yen threatens to derail its forecast of a moderate economic recovery, sources said.
2010-09-03 09:00
Japan approves economic sanctions against Iran (AP)
AP - Japan approved fresh economic sanctions against Iran on Friday after the United Nations asked Tokyo to tighten restrictions against Tehran over its controversial nuclear enrichment program, an official said.
2010-09-02 16:20
Walkman outsells iPod in Japan for first time (AFP)
AFP - In a rare victory for Sony over arch-rival Apple, the Walkman portable music player outsold the iPod in Japan in monthly sales for the first time in August, a survey showed Thursday.
2010-09-02 12:14
Obama urged to help end Japan's dolphin hunt (AFP)
AFP - Animal rights activists protested against Japan's dolphin hunts in a rally outside the US embassy in Tokyo Thursday, calling on President Barack Obama to pressure the country over the issue.
2010-09-02 12:14
Japan endures hottest summer on record (AP)
AP - Japan is sweltering through its hottest summer on record, weather officials said Thursday.
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