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U.S. envoy pitches Afghan mission to Japan opposition
U.S. ambassador Thomas Schieffer pitched the case for Tokyo to extend its support for U.S.-led operations in Afghanistan to Japan 's main opposition party leader on Wednesday and said he remained hopeful despite a rebuff. |
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Japan 's machinery orders plunge in June
Japan said Wednesday domestic machinery orders plunged in June after two months of solid gains but analysts were optimistic that buoyant corporate investment will continue to drive economic growth. |
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Japan opposition rebuffs US on Afghan mission
Japan 's main opposition leader, savouring a landmark election victory, on Wednesday rejected a personal appeal from the US ambassador here to support US military operations in Afghanistan. |
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World Bank chief pledges close cooperation with Japan
World Bank president Robert Zoellick pledged Wednesday to work closely with Tokyo on efforts to assist poverty stricken nations ahead of the Group of Eight summit of world leaders in Japan next year. |
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