Kyodo Photos

USFJ top commander vows continued efforts to prevent crimes

2008-05-16 15:59:59

TOKYO Japan - U.S. Forces Japan Commander Lt. Gen. Edward Rice speaks during a news conference in Tokyo on May 16. Rice promised to continue the 'tremendous investment' of effort to prevent crimes by U.S. service members while announcing the ... ...

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Bridgestone Toyo Tire to form capital alliance

2008-05-16 15:59:59

TOKYO Japan - Bridgestone Corp. President Shoshi Arakawa (L) and Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. President Kenji Nakakura shake hands at a Tokyo hotel on May 16 after the two companies agreed to form a capital alliance to better cope with tougher business ... ...

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Fukuda voices determination to increase foreign aid ahead of summ

2008-05-16 15:47:17

TOKYO Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda (C) raises his hand to answer a question at a House of Councillors special committee on official development aid on May 16. Fukuda expressed his strong determination to increase the financial aid ... ...

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Japanese team begins relief work in quake-hit area in China

2008-05-16 15:10:19

QINGCHUAN China - The first group of Japan's emergency disaster relief team begins rescue and recovery operations May 16 at a collapsed apartment in Qingchuan County in the western Chinese province of Sichuan hit by the devastating May 12 ... ...

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(CORRECTED) Japanese team begins relief work in quake-hit area

2008-05-16 14:57:08

QINGCHUAN China - The first group of Japan's emergency disaster relief team begins rescue and recovery operations May 16 at a collapsed hospital staff dormitory in Qingchuan County in the western Chinese province of Sichuan hit by the devastating ... ...

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(CORRECTED) Japanese team begins relief work in quake-hit area

2008-05-16 14:57:08

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(CORRECTED) Japanese team begins relief work in quake-hit area

2008-05-16 14:57:08

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(CORRECTED) Japanese team begins relief work in quake-hit area

2008-05-16 14:57:08

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Noguchi award winner continuing fight against disease in Africa

2008-05-16 14:04:04

TOKYO Japan - Miriam Were a Kenyan medical worker and recipient of the inaugural Hideyo Noguchi Africa Award discusses her work in an interview with Kyodo News in Nairobi on May 10. (Kyodo) ...

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Asashoryu gains 5th win at summer sumo

2008-05-16 13:28:17

TOKYO Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (L) shrugs off Kyokutenho (R) and dispatches him into the front row of seats with a vicious shove on the sixth day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on May 16. (Kyodo) ...

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Kotooshu gains flawless mark at summer sumo

2008-05-16 13:28:17

TOKYO Japan - Ozeki Kotooshu (L) displays brute strength at the ring's edge huffing and puffing before blowing down winless Estonian skyscraper Baruto (R) for a well-earned victory. (Kyodo) ...

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Japanese team begins relief work in quake-hit area in China

2008-05-16 13:23:47

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Japanese team begins relief work in quake-hit area in China

2008-05-16 13:23:46

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Japanese team begins relief work in quake-hit area in China

2008-05-16 13:23:46

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Japanese team begins relief work in quake-hit area in China

2008-05-16 13:06:46

QINGCHUAN China - The first group of Japan's emergency disaster relief team begins rescue and recovery operations May 16 in Qingchuan County in the western Chinese province of Sichuan hit by the devastating May 12 earthquake after arriving here ... ...

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