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Japan under curfew in South Africa

AP - 2 hours 6 minutes ago

Japan's soccer team is under a security curfew ahead of Saturday's exhibition game at World Cup host South Africa.

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Japan's war 'contrary to emperor's wishes': son
AFP via Yahoo! News - Thu Nov 12, 1:23 am ET
Japan's Emperor Akihito, celebrating 20 years on the throne, offered a rare defence of his father's wartime record, saying Japanese aggression had been contrary to his wishes.
Charges dropped against American father in Japan custody battle
CNN - Thu Nov 12, 12:08 am ET
Authorities have officially dropped all charges against an American who tried to snatch back his children from his ex-wife in Japan, the Fukuoka prosecutor's office said Thursday.
U.S. and Japan to agree on climate, disarmament: media
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Wed Nov 11, 9:44 pm ET
Japan and the United States will agree at a summit on Friday to work together to rid the world of nuclear arms and to fight global warming, Japanese media said, as they strive to put a strained alliance on a firmer footing.
Japan Cools to America as It Prepares for Obama Visit
International Herald Tribune - Wed Nov 11, 7:48 pm ET
President Obama’s visit to Tokyo on Friday will come at a time when relations with Japan are strained.
US risks following Japan's example of stagnancy
AP via Yahoo! News - Wed Nov 11, 7:37 pm ET
Heavy government stimulus spending and near-zero interest rates did little to end a "lost decade" of stagnation and mushrooming debt in Japan. Some economists and lawmakers say the U.S. may wind up following the same trajectory.
Japan's emperor marks 20th anniversary on throne
AP via Yahoo! News - Wed Nov 11, 7:28 pm ET
Japan's Emperor Akihito, marking the 20th anniversary of his coronation Thursday, says he is concerned young people are forgetting their history.
Japan’s 10-Year Bonds Gain Most in 11 Months on Deflation Signs
Bloomberg - 2 hours 48 minutes ago
Nov. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Japan’s 10-year government bonds rose the most in 11 months after a report showed that producer prices dropped for a 10th month in October, underscoring the risk that deflation may undermine the economic recovery.
Japan’s 10-Year Bonds Gain Most in 10 Months on Deflation Signs
Bloomberg - Thu Nov 12, 2:00 am ET
Nov. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Japan’s 10-year government bonds rose the most since January after a report showed that producer prices dropped for a 10th month in October, underscoring the risk that deflation may undermine the economic recovery.
Japan’s 10-Year Bonds Gain Most in 4 Months on Deflation Signs
Bloomberg - Thu Nov 12, 1:51 am ET
Nov. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Japan’s 10-year government bonds rose the most since June after a report showed that producer prices dropped for a 10th month in October, underscoring the risk that deflation may undermine the economic recovery.
Japan Tobacco Says State Will Sell Stake ‘Eventually’ (Update1)
Bloomberg - Thu Nov 12, 1:30 am ET
Nov. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Japan Tobacco Inc. said the country’s government will “eventually” sell its stake in the maker of Benson & Hedges cigarettes as Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama may want to raise funds to stem rising public debt.
Japan Tobacco Says Government Will Sell Stake ‘Eventually’
Bloomberg - Thu Nov 12, 1:26 am ET
Nov. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Japan Tobacco Inc. said the country’s government will “eventually” sell its stake in the maker of Mild Seven cigarettes as Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama may want to raise funds to stem rising public debt.
US welcomes Japan pledges on Afghanistan, Pakistan
AFP via Yahoo! News - Wed Nov 11, 2:02 pm ET
The United States welcomed Wednesday a commitment by Japan to give five billion dollars of aid to Afghanistan and to implement quickly an earlier pledge to Pakistan.
A Stronger Yen ‘Huge Risk’ to Japan Auto Production, Shiga Says
Bloomberg - Wed Nov 11, 11:34 pm ET
Nov. 12 (Bloomberg) -- A stronger yen would be a “huge risk” to the continuing production of autos in Japan, Nissan Motor Co. Chief Operating Officer Toshiyuki Shiga told reporters in Tochigi, Japan. Shiga said he has a “sense of concern” about the possibility of a rising yen.
Nissan Says Strong Yen ‘Risk’ to Japan’s Auto Output (Update1)
Bloomberg - Wed Nov 11, 11:30 pm ET
Nov. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Nissan Motor Co.’s automobile production in Japan will face a “huge risk” if the yen rises further, Chief Operating Officer Toshiyuki Shiga said.
AMR, TPG Said to Consider $300 Million Japan Air Investment
Bloomberg - Wed Nov 11, 10:23 pm ET
Nov. 12 (Bloomberg) -- American Airlines may team with TPG Inc., the private-equity firm founded by David Bonderman , to invest at least $300 million in alliance partner Japan Airlines Corp.