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U.S. ambassador's attendance at Hiroshima A-bomb ceremony a welcome move
The "world without nuclear weapons" that U.S. President Barack Obama has referred to may still be far away, but we believe that by mourning the victims of past nuclear attacks, mankind can start its journey toward such a world.Full article
National News
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Features
Amazon CEO hopes new Kindles stoke sales
SEATTLE (AP) -- Jeff Bezos isn't just confident you'll want a Kindle e-book reader. The CEO of Amazon.com is bracing for a future in which you'll also want ones for your kid heading to college, your spouse in a book club and perhaps even Grandpa.Full article
Daily Haiku Selection
July 30, 2010
fading daylight
swelling in the city
neon noise
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Rudi Pfaller (Remshalden, Germany)More...
National Days and Events
Diplomats, business leaders turn out for Russian National Day celebration in Osaka
The Japanese Foreign Ministry's Ambassador for the Kansai Region Ryuichi Tanabe; Russian Consulate General in Osaka Ivan V. Prokhorov; Osaka Vice Gov. Shinsaku Kimura; and Toyonaka Mayor Keiichiro Asari (from left to right) pose for a snapshot at a reception held recently to celebrate the Russian Federation's National Day.
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Market & Exchange Rates
- Nikkei
- 2010/07/30 15:00
- 9537.30(-158.72)
- Yen/Dollar
- 2010/07/29
- 86.84 yen
- Yen/Euro
- 2010/07/29
- 113.58 yen
