Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Sunday, 5 June 2011


*** Japan Times E-mail News Service ***
__________ Sunday, June 5, 2011 ________________


TODAY'S TOP STORIES
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[NATIONAL NEWS]
Kan said planning to leave office by August
Prime Minister Naoto Kan has decided to step down no later than August, according to sources close to him and the ruling Democratic Party of Japan.
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[NATIONAL NEWS]
Tepco projecting \570 billion net loss in 2012
Tokyo Electric Power Co. is expected to post an unconsolidated net loss of \570 billion for the business year to March 2012, excluding compensation to those affected by the ongoing Fukushima nuclear crisis, an internal document shows.
[MORE] ->
  http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110605a2.html

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[NATIONAL NEWS]
Radiation in No. 1 reactor building at highest level yet
Radiation of up to 4,000 millisieverts per hour has been detected in the building housing the No. 1 reactor at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant, Tokyo Electric Power Co. says.
[MORE] ->
  http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110605a3.html


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OTHER NEWS
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[NATIONAL NEWS]
Poor wheelchair access killed many
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110605a4.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Prosecutors won't appeal '67 murder acquitals
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110605a5.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Japan goes along with U.S. missile exports
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110605a6.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Asia-Pacific disaster base proposed
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110605a7.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Anthem ordinance obliges Osaka teachers to stand, sing 'Kimigayo'
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110605a8.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Uniqlo takes Bungeishunju to court for libel
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110605a9.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
\350 billion in Libyan assets seized
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110605b1.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Ex-Rengo chief Sasamori dies at 70
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110605b2.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Dissolved drugs found in Dubai car
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110605b3.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
KANSAI: Who & What
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110605k1.html


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OPINION
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[JT EDITORIAL]
Japanese life index
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/ed20110605a1.html

[JT EDITORIAL]
Tripartite consensus
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/ed20110605a2.html

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FEATURES
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[BOOKS]
Exquisite designs for better living
STEPHEN MANSFIELD
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/fb20110605a1.html

[BOOKS]
Can we all just get along?
ANTHONY FENSOM
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/fb20110605a2.html

[MEDIA]
Sadly, the pleasant diversion of literature is losing its appeal
MICHAEL HOFFMAN
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/fd20110605bj.html

[MEDIA]
Celebrity confessions; Japan's toilet culture; CM of the Week: Roots Aroma Black
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/fd20110605cs.html

[MEDIA]
Bodikon girl's remarkable selfmade comeback
PHILIP BRASOR
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/fd20110605pb.html

[ENVIRONMENT]
Beauty and the noble beech
C.W. NICOL
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/fe20110605cw.html

[LIFE IN JAPAN]
Doomed self-obsessive remains iconic to some in the Japan of today
ROGER PULVERS
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/fl20110605rp.html

[LIFE IN JAPAN]
Globe-trotting dramatist seeks new horizons
NOBUKO TANAKA
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/fl20110605x1.html

[TRAVEL]
Horyuji: Buddhism's cradle in Japan
STEPHEN FORSTER
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/fv20110605a1.html


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SPORTS
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[BASEBALL]
Dice-K set for elbow surgery
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sb20110605a1.html

[BASEBALL]
Kim's three-run HR lifts Marines past 'Stars
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sb20110605j1.html

[BASEBALL]
Hurler Houlton helping Hawks fly high this season
WAYNE GRACZYK
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sb20110605wg.html

[SOCCER]
Hiddink leaves door open for possible Chelsea return
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sc20110605a1.html

[SOCCER]
Ex-FBI director to investigate FIFA
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sc20110605a2.html

[AMERICAN FOOTBALL]
NFL, players continue
lockout battle in court
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sf20110605a1.html

[GOLF]
Ace helps Stricker take three-shot lead
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sg20110605a1.html

[J.LEAGUE SOCCER]
Czech Republic, Peru settle for draw
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sj20110605a1.html

[J.LEAGUE SOCCER]
Zico participates in charity match
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sj20110605a2.html

[BASKETBALL]
Abdul-Rauf reminisces about his playing days with Shaq
ED ODEVEN
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sk20110605a1.html

[BASKETBALL]
Walsh done
with Knicks
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sk20110605a2.html

[SPORTS]
Bahrain GP race reset for Oct. 30
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sp20110605a1.html

[SPORTS]
Prior's century inspires England
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sp20110605a2.html

[SPORTS]
Parmer headlines Top 20 players in 2010-11
ED ODEVEN
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sp20110605eo.html

[SPORTS]
Gatlin's Euro ban won't be lifted
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sp20110605t1.html

[TENNIS]
Djokovic's streak done at 43
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/st20110605a1.html


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