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Support for Japan's PM falls to new lows |
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TOKYO (Yomiuri) Two of the world's leading firms in the development and marketing of gasoline-electric motor hybrid vehicles--Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co.--have been battling it out in a price-cutting war to win consumers over to the fuel-efficient cars. |
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TOKYO (AP) -- Approval ratings for Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso's Cabinet hit a new low in a newspaper poll Tuesday, marking the worst level of support for the government in nearly a decade and raising concerns the unpopular leader may face a revolt from within his ruling party. // FULL ARTICLE |
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Expoland to close 21 months after fatal roller coaster accident |
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Toyota is set to slash the price of its Prius hybrid model to counter Honda's hybrid Insight, which has been enjoying brisk sales due to the low 1.89 million yen price tag of its base model. Honda also is planning to expand its range of hybrid vehicles. |
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The Expoland amusement park in Osaka Prefecture said Tuesday it will end its 37-year history in large debts due to a decline in the number of visitors following a fatal roller coaster accident in May 2007. (AP / KYODO) // FULL ARTICLE |
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 Support for Japan's PM falls to new lowsExpoland to close 21 months after fatal roller coaster disasterJapan scientists identify cancer - suppressing enzymeSumo wrestler submits resignationSewage yields more gold than mines Paint made in Japan blocks Wi-Fi Toyota, Honda Hybrid Race Speeds UpMORE |
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Japan scientists identify cancer - suppressing enzyme |
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US Senate passes Obama stimulus plan (Source: AAP, AFP) |
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The US Senate passed an $US838 billion ($A1.23 trillion) economic stimulus plan on Tuesday, touching off difficult compromise negotiations with the lower house to send President Barack Obama a final bill this week.
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Scientists in Japan have identified an enzyme which appears to suppress breast cancer and they hope the finding will spur new therapies to control the second most common cancer in the world. (REUTERS) // FULL ARTICLE |
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