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US bomb from World War II explodes at Japanese airport
TOKYO, Japan- An unexploded U.S. bomb from World War II that had been buried at a Japanese airport exploded Wednesday, causing a large crater in a taxiway and the cancellation of more than 80 flights but no injuries, Japanese officials said.
USVI festivals reach Tokyo & Miami in int'l marketing effort
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - The V.I. Dept. of Tourism and its Division of Festivals continue to market the territory to the national and international Carnival scene, the latest begin Japan's burgeoning carnival events.
Importing vehicles from Japan heightening derelict vehicles problem- Neville Allen
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- “Many persons bring vehicles from Japan and so forth and it is very difficult to get parts when it starts giving problems and they would take these vehicles and put them on the side of the road and in public parking lots. It is a nightmare, a safety issue and it breaks down the beauty of our Territory.”
Japanese jet goes missing over Pacific
CNN
HONG KONG, China - A Japanese F-35 stealth fighter, one of the world's most-advanced warplanes, has gone missing over the Pacific Ocean, Japanese defense officials said.
Japan PM Shinzo Abe dissolves parliament for election
BBC NEWS
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has dissolved parliament, paving the way for a snap election.
Apec summit: China and Japan in ice-breaker talks
BBC NEWS
The leaders of China and Japan have met for formal talks after more than two years of severe tension over a territorial dispute.
Obama Asia tour: US-Japan treaty 'covers disputed islands'
US President Barack Obama has reaffirmed his support for Japan in its row over islands with China, after talks with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
US brings together Japan and S Korea leaders after rift
BBC NEWS
The Japanese and South Korean leaders have held their first official meeting following a rift over Japan's stance on its wartime aggression in Asia.
South Korea warns Japan over comfort women review
BBC NEWS
South Korean President Park Geun-hye has warned Japan it will only bring isolation on itself if it reviews a statement acknowledging its wartime use of sex slaves.
Osaka’s 3 homers lift Japan to Little League glory!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - led by Noriatsu Osaka’s 3 home runs Japan cruised past Tennessee 12-2 on Sunday August 24, 2012 to win the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.