Tag Archives: Japan
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Japan Agrees to Reduce Iranian Oil Imports
Japan follows Europe and the United States in imposing an oil embargo although it is quite dependent on Iranian crude.
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Japan’s Noda Faces Farmers’ Lobby on Trade Policy
The Japanese prime minister faces considerable opposition against his push to liberalize trade relations with other Pacific nations.
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Japan’s New Leader Signals Conservative Approach
Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda is a fiscal conservative who promised to fully restore Japan’s alliance with the United States.
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World Anxious for Last Minute Debt Deal
Governments and global investors are desperately hoping that American lawmakers reach an agreement that would prevent a default.
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The Future of Nuclear Energy Worldwide
While Western nations ponder the future of atomic energy, the developing world is pushing ahead with ambitious nuclear plans.