*** Japan Times E-mail News Service *** __________ Thursday, February 3, 2011 ________________ TODAY'S TOP STORIES ========================= [NATIONAL NEWS] Texts point to bout-fixing; sumo floored Text messages indicating sumo wrestlers fixed matches have been found on the cell phones of a wrestler and a stablemaster, investigative sources say. [MORE] -> http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110203a1.html --- [NATIONAL NEWS] Snow-buried Niigata asks for troops Niigata Gov. Hirohiko Izumida asks the Ground Self-Defense Force to dispatch troops to a city buried in snow, saying the danger of avalanches is increasing as temperatures rise. [MORE] -> http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110203a2.html --- [NATIONAL NEWS] Publishers to Baidu: Delete our works Tokyo-based Kodansha Ltd. says it has warned Chinese search engine giant Baidu that unless it deletes from its library site manga and novels the firm publishes without authorization, it may resort to legal action. [MORE] -> http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110203a3.html [More news] http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news.html OTHER NEWS ========================= [NATIONAL NEWS] Maritime talks with China eyed http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110203a4.html [NATIONAL NEWS] Volcano's eruptions gaining in frequency http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110203a5.html [NATIONAL NEWS] DPJ execs to go easy on Ozawa http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110203a6.html [NATIONAL NEWS] U.S. venture assigns stem cell patent rights to Kyoto U. http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110203a7.html [NATIONAL NEWS] Movie adaptations of artist's 'real-life' manga win over hearts http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110203a8.html [NATIONAL NEWS] Group to sue to keep Isahaya closed http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110203a9.html [NATIONAL NEWS] Tokyo urges democracy in Cairo http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110203b1.html [NATIONAL NEWS] Eda unsure if he will sign hanging orders MINORU MATSUTANI http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110203f1.html [NATIONAL NEWS] Tokyo jazz shop bucks online trend with 100,000 CDs and LPs http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110203f2.html [NATIONAL NEWS] Whopper of a tuna has Toi port hopeful for a better future http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110203f3.html BUSINESS ========================= [BUSINESS NEWS] Businesses scramble to get staff, families out of Egypt http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nb20110203a1.html [BUSINESS NEWS] Buyouts offered to 629 at U.S. HQ http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nb20110203a2.html [BUSINESS NEWS] Panasonic Q3 profit jumps 24% http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nb20110203a3.html [BUSINESS NEWS] Apple nixes Sony iPhone e-book app http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nb20110203a4.html [BUSINESS NEWS] Sales tax must be doubled: Yanagisawa http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nb20110203n1.html [BUSINESS NEWS] BOJ's Kamezaki says economic slowdown is temporary http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nb20110203n2.html [BUSINESS NEWS] Toyota sales rebound in U.S. adds to gains by Asia-based carmakers http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nb20110203n3.html [BUSINESS NEWS] JBIC ante for Vietnam refinery eyed http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nb20110203n4.html [Text ad in Japanese] ===================================================================== ジャパンタイムズでご結婚の報告をしてみませんか？ お二人にとって最良の日をいっそう輝かせる演出として、 紙面上でのご報告と共にご家族、ご親戚、ご友人へ感謝の気持ちを 伝えてみませんか？ 詳細はこちら URL: www.japantimes.co.jp/wedding ===================================================================== OPINION ========================= [JT EDITORIAL] Hopes of 'South' Sudan http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/ed20110203a1.html [OPINION] Food crisis threatens Asia MICHAEL RICHARDSON http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/eo20110203mr.html [More Op-Ed stories] http://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion.html FEATURES ========================= [LIFE & STYLE] Running fever kicks in as Tokyo prepares for its annual marathon JAE LEE http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/fs20110203a3.html [LIFE & STYLE] Sports brands focus on running in style JAE LEE http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/fs20110203a4.html [LIFE & STYLE] Staying calm and getting ready for the big day JAE LEE http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/fs20110203a5.html [LIFE & STYLE] Ganbaru gadgets: one man, four iPhones and a lot of fun MIO YAMADA http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/fs20110203a6.html [LIFE & STYLE] Scooter regulations on Japan's railways face harsh criticism from the mobility challenged TOMOKO OTAKE http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/fs20110203a7.html [For features] http://www.japantimes.co.jp/life.html http://www.japantimes.co.jp/entertainment.html [Text ad in Japanese] ===================================================================== ネットでTOEIC(R)テスト勉強 東大京大生協で２年連続売上1位 TOEIC(R)テスト対策本がウェブトレーニングになりました ５００円お試しキャンペーン中 詳しくはこちらまで http://japantimes.learning-network.jp/afs/idevaffiliate.php?id=100_6 ===================================================================== SPORTS ========================= [BASEBALL] Ramirez, Damon eager to keep Rays in the mix http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sb20110203a1.html [SOCCER] Rooney refinds form as United beats Villa http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sc20110203a1.html [AMERICAN FOOTBALL] Texas temperatures plummet ahead of Super Bowl http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sf20110203a1.html [ICE HOCKEY] Penguins top Rangers in shootout http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sh20110203a1.html [BASKETBALL] Lakers end short skid with win over Rockets http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sk20110203a1.html [SPORTS] Red Bull cautious ahead of season http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sp20110203a1.html [SPORTS] Dold makes Empire Run-Up history http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sp20110203a2.html [SPORTS] Zaccheroni demonstrates worth with Asian Cup triumph ANDREW McKIRDY http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sp20110203am.html [SPORTS] Thorpe back in pool http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sp20110203s1.html [RUGBY] Tindall chosen to captain England http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sr20110203a1.html [INTERNATIONAL SOCCER] Zaccheroni tips Nagatomo to shine http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sw20110203a1.html [More Sports Stories] http://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports.html http://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/sumo.html
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