May 2009 - Japan Special Weapons News |
- Japan pushes for tougher UN sanctions against N.Korea RIA Novosti 28 May 2009 -- Ban on flights, freezing foreign assets and tougher restrictions on arms sales among sanctions Japan wants.
- Clinton Condemns 'Provocative' North Korean Activities, Rhetoric AFPS 27 May 2009 -- Secretary of State Clinton reiterated US commitment to South Korea's and Japan's security.
- US Dismisses North Korean Threats VOA 27 May 2009 -- US stressed its resolve to defend allies Japan and South Korea Wednesday, as it dismissed North Korea's latest threats as "saber rattling" and "bluster."
- Boeing KC-767J Aerial Refueling Tankers Join Active Air Wing in Japan Boeing 26 May 2009 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today announced that three KC-767J aerial refueling tankers recently achieved Initial Operational Capability (IOC) and have been placed in an active air wing in the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF).
- Numbers of Swine Flu Cases Surge in Japan VOA 20 May 2009 -- Japan is on high alert after a sudden surge in cases of the swine influenza A-H1N1 virus.
- Japanese Health Ministry confirms 130 swine flu cases RIA Novosti 18 May 2009 -- Japan's Health Ministry announced a total of 130 people in the country have been infected with the A/H1N1 influenza virus.
- Japan Confirms 72 New Swine Flu Infections VOA 17 May 2009 -- Japanese health officials have confirmed 72 more cases of the new strain of H1N1 influenza, making Japan the worst-affected country in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Putin says Japan must agree to Russia's terms for peace treaty RIA Novosti 13 May 2009 -- PM Putin: Russia will only sign a formal peace treaty with Japan on terms that meet Moscow's interests.
- Japanese Reactionaries' Ambition for Overseas Expansion Flayed KCNA 13 May 2009 -- Maritime Self-Defence Force and the National Safety Agency reported staged combined drill.
- Russia, Japan sign civilian nuclear deal RIA Novosti 12 May 2009 -- Russia and Japan signed an intergovernmental nuclear cooperation deal during Prime Minister Putin's visit to Tokyo.
- H1N1 Swine Flu Virus Spreads to More Countries VOA 12 May 2009 -- The H1N1 swine flu virus continues to spread worldwide with mainland China reporting its first case and Japan confirming its first four cases.
- Japanese Reactionaries' Moves to Introduce Early Warning Satellite Blasted KCNA 06 May 2009 -- Japanese intention to introduce an early warning satellite nothing but a trick to justify turning into military giant.
- ASEAN Plus Meeting Hopes to Limit Swine Flu's Economic Damage VOA 06 May 2009 -- Officials from ASEAN as well as China, South Korea and Japan to boost regional cooperation in dealing with any outbreak.
- India, Japan, US Foster Relationships During MALABAR Navy NewsStand 05 May 2009 -- Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self Defense Force and USN expanded their maritime partnerships during MALABAR 2009.
- Japan to grant Russia extra $40 mln for submarine disposal RIA Novosti 05 May 2009 -- Japan to allocate Russia an extra 4 billion yen ($40 million) to dismantle decommissioned Russian nuclear submarines.
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