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2006 OCTOBER 4 - OCTOBER 10 NEWS


JCP CHAIR SHII PROTESTS AGAINST NORTH KOREA'S NUCLEAR TEST
"The JCP strongly demands that North Korea abandon its nuclear weapons program. We believe it important for the international community to join forces to deal with this issue standing firm for a peaceful and diplomatic solution." [MORE]

SHII QUESTIONS PRIME MINISTER'S POLICY
"If you accept the Yasukuni view of history, you are not qualified to be prime minister. If you reject the Yasukuni view of history, you should state clearly that you will stop visiting Yasukuni Shrine." [MORE]

SHII COMMENTS ON ABE-HU TALKS
Expressing his welcome to the outcome of the summit talks, JCP Chair Shii pointed out that it is essential to remove obstacles related to historical issues and work to resolve the fundamental issues involved. [MORE]


DIET
- JCP Chair Shii questions prime minister's policy (October 4, 2006)
- In answering Shii's questions Abe says nothing substantial about his view on history (October 4, 2006)
- Abe's reply shows his irresponsible attitude toward history: Shii (October 4, 2006)
- How come Abe can call this country 'beautiful'?: JCP Ichida (October 5, 2006)
- Shii questions Abe's view of history (October 7, 2006)
- Bill to extend refueling for U.S. forces in Indian Ocean submitted (October 7, 2006)


POLITICS
- Yasukuni view of history deeply imprinted on Abe government lineup (October 6, 2006)


FOREIGN AFFAIRS
North Korean nuclear test
- North Korean nuclear test unjustifiable: Ichida (October 4, 2006)
- Shii protests against North Korea's nuclear test (October 11, 2006)

Japan-China summit talks
- Japan-China summit talks held (October 9, 2006)
- Shii comments on Abe-Hu talks (October 9, 2006)


MILITARY
- Yokosuka residents launch campaign calling for referendum on U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier deployment (October 5, 2006)
- Kadena Town Assembly protests against PAC-3 equipment delivery (October 5, 2006)
- Experts suspect radiation leaks from U.S. nuclear submarine (October 6, 2006)


LABOR
- Business suspension imposed on major subcontractor (October 4, 2006)
- JCP urges major manufacturer to stop illegal use of workers (October 5, 2006)
- Top Court nullifies Nestle's dismissal of union leaders (October 7, 2006)


JCP
- Shii attends ROK national day reception (October 4, 2006)
- JCP will hold theoretical exchange meetings with Chinese academy (October 6, 2006)






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