Jan 29

Japan PM calls Asia 'frontier' for growth (AFP)

AFP – Japan must look to Asia as its new “frontier” for growth, Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama said Friday, also pledging continued close ties with the United States despite a dispute over a military base. Read the rest of this entry »

Jan 29

Man charged in NJ weapons case remains in custody (AP)

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Jan 29

US ambassador: US-Japan pact critical for peace (AP)

AP – U.S. Ambassador John Roos defended U.S. troop levels in Japan Friday, saying their presence is essential for maintaining peace and prosperity in the region, and stressed the importance of a key Marine base whose delayed relocation has frayed bilateral relations. Read the rest of this entry »

Jan 29

Obama proposes his first arms sales to Taiwan (Reuters)

Reuters – The Obama administration notified the U.S. Congress on Friday of its first proposed arms sales to Taiwan, a potential $6.4 billion package bound to anger Beijing and add to rising U.S.-China strains. Read the rest of this entry »

Jan 29

Japan PM calls Asia 'frontier' for growth (AFP)

AFP – Japan must look to Asia as its new “frontier” for growth, Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama said Friday, also pledging continued close ties with the United States despite a dispute over a military base. Read the rest of this entry »