Japan's Emperor Akihito to Undergo Heart Surgery

Monarch Akihito must undergo heart surgery. The media reflects on his importance to the country as well as the now-debated rules of succession.

Sources:NHK (Japan)LosAngelesTimesBusinessWeek

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Toyota and BMW Partner to Make Green Cars

Toyota and BMW partner up to develop green car batteries.

Sources:NHK(Japan)BBCNewsCanadianBusinessTheEconomist

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By Yutaka Hayashi

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Japanese Official Resigns Over Radiation Joke

Minister Yoshio Hachiro resigned after he told reporters 'watch out for radiation' while touring radiated areas in Fukushima.

Sources:Japan ProbeThe Wall Street JournalNHK (Japan)Global PostFinancial Times

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By Ruisha Qian

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Kim Jong-Il Medvedev in Negotiations

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il might be using pipeline to leverage nuclear negotiations.

Sources:The TelegraphJoongAng DailyRIA NovostiNHK (Japan)The TelegraphFinancial Times

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By Thomas Gao

Anchor: Kylie McGivern

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Japanese PM Naoto Kan to Resign

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan is set to resign next Tuesday. His replacement will be chosen Monday.

Sources:Voice of AmericaNHK (Japan)The Japan TimesNikkeiFinancial Times

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By Tracy Pfeiffer

Anchor: Lauren Gores

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