April 2002
The Position of Junichiro Koizumi and His Ruling Party in Japan - April 28, 2002
In Japan, Junichiro Koizumi's ruling party faced significant setbacks as opposition candidates won two out of three major elections. This shift indicates a potential decline…
Japan Respects China's Decision to Postpone Talks
Japan's Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi expressed respect for China's decision to postpone defense talks following his visit to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine, which honors Japanese…
North Korea Criticizes Japanese Prime Minister
North Korea has condemned Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's visit to the Yasukuni Shrine, calling it thoughtless and provoking anger. The Chinese government has also…
International Conference on Drug Control Calls for Assistance in Addressing Drug Issues in Afghanistan - 2002-04-24
The International Conference on Drug Control in Tokyo called for global cooperation to tackle Afghanistan's drug issues. Following the fall of the Taliban, opium cultivation…
European Union's Retaliation in Response to U.S. Tariffs on Steel - 2002-04-21
The European Union plans to impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports in response to U.S. tariffs on steel. This move is aimed at sensitive industries…
China Criticizes Japan - April 21, 2002
China and South Korea have condemned Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's visit to a war memorial that includes war criminals' graves. The visit is seen…
Fastest Computer in the World - April 20, 2002
A laboratory in Japan has developed the fastest computer in the world, surpassing the combined power of the top 20 American computers. This computer will…
Search for Bombers in Russia - 2002-04-20
Russian police are searching for two teenagers linked to right-wing extremists after a bomb exploded outside a synagogue in Krasnoyarsk. Authorities had anticipated potential violence…
Agreement Between a Local Government in Japan and the U.S. Government - 2002-04-10
A local government in Japan has signed an agreement with the U.S. Navy for over $11 million in compensation for a fishing boat sunk by…