June 2006 - Japan Special Weapons News |
- US, Japan Move to Bolster Japan's Missile Defense VOA 26 Jun 2006 -- The United States and Japan have taken steps in recent days to move forward with plans to bolster Japan's missile defense, amid growing concern North Korea may launch a long-range test missile
- Japan FM: Could Impose Sanctions on N. Korea if Missile Launched VOA 25 Jun 2006 -- Japan's foreign minister says Tokyo could impose sanctions on North Korea if it launches a long-range missile.
- Japan Begins Withdrawal from Iraq VOA 25 Jun 2006 -- Japanese transport trucks lugging military vehicles and equipment have left Iraq, marking the start of Japan's withdrawal from the war-torn country.
- Japan Dispatches Ships, Planes to Monitor North Korea VOA 22 Jun 2006 -- Japan has dispatched ships and planes to monitor North Korea amid concerns it is preparing to test-fire a long range missile.
- Japanese Parliament Paves Way for Sanctions Against North Korea VOA 16 Jun 2006 -- Japan's parliament has passed a law that would impose sanctions on North Korea if the country's human rights situation does not improve
- Japanese Mayor Drops Opposition to US Carrier VOA 14 Jun 2006 -- After initially expressing strong opposition to the U.S. Navy's plan to base a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in their community, leaders of the city of Yokosuka have reversed course, to the relief of the U.S. and Japanese governments.
- No Agreement in Japan-South Korea Maritime Talks VOA 13 Jun 2006 -- No progress was made during the first talks in six years between Japan and South Korea concerning a disputed maritime boundary.
- East China Sea Joint Development Proposals Being Discussed VOA 07 Jun 2006 -- Diplomats involved in Sino-Japanese negotiations on their maritime border dispute say the neighbors have traded proposals to cooperate in developing resources in the East China Sea.
- Putin dismisses idea of giving Kuril Islands to Japan RIA Novosti 02 Jun 2006 -- Russia has never thought that it should give any of the Kuril Islands to Japan, President Vladimir Putin said Friday.
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