2001 JULY 25-JULY 31 NEWS

=UPPER HOUSE ELECTION=


Results
JCP wins 5 seats
JCP Standing Executive Committee issues statement on House of Councilors election results

Upper House election gives people food for thought -- Akahata editorial, July 31, 2001

Campaign
Broadcaster cancels TV debate; JCP protests
Ruling Komei Party helping opposition DPJ in Upper House election

=TOWARDS A NUCLEAR WEAPONS-FREE WORLD=

Local governments
Japan's nuclear-free governments urge nuclear weapons states to eliminate nuclear arsenals

2001 World Conference
Seize the opportunity to rid our planet of nuclear weapons -- Akahata editorial, July 30, 2001 on World Conference against A and H Bombs
Canada's city expresses support for 2001 World Conference against A&H Bombs
Swedish Prime Minister sends message to 2001 World Conference against A&H Bombs

=GLOBAL WARMING=
Japan must now part with its 'waiting for U.S. orders' stance on Kyoto Protocol-- Akahata editorial, July 25, 2001

=LABOR=
Truth of Nissan's 'revival'

=HISTORY TEXTBOOK=
Local governments refuse history textbook to enter their classrooms
Okinawans are unanimous in rejecting war-glorifying history textbook
LDP, DPJ, LP Dietmembers back up rightist history textbook

=MILITARY COMFORT WOMEN=
Women's network sues NHK for distorting program on military comfort women

=U.S. FORCES=
Chatan Town Assembly calls for curfew on U.S. soldiers