Headlines and Editorials in the Japanese Press
Tuesday, March 28, 2006 Posted: 05:17 PM JST
Some of the top headlines and editorials in Japan's (Japanese language) newspapers today:
TOP HEADLINES
Asahi, Mainichi, Yomiuri, Sankei, Tokyo Shimbun:
Death sentence for Aum Shinrikyo founder Asahara likely to become final as high court dismisses appeal
Nihon Keizai:
Sapporo, other firms to change articles of association ahead of legal change
EDITORIALS
Asahi:
(1) Basic rules needed for disconnecting life support
(2) LDP likely to dominate debate on policy in the second half of the Diet session
Mainichi:
(1) Introduction of pluthermal program dependent on zero accidents
(2) The social divide: Will next prime minister be chosen from among LDP lawmakers?
Yomiuri:
(1) Pluthermal power the way of the future
(2) Legal improvements necessary for disconnecting life support
Nihon Keizai:
(1) Death sentence for Asahara likely to be finalized without further appeal
(2) Nuclear fuel cycle must be pushed forward
Sankei:
(1) Heavy responsibility lies on Aum Shinrikyo founder Asahara's attorneys
(2) We praise Saga Prefecture's foresight on pluthermal power
Tokyo Shimbun:
(1) Consumption tax hike: Government should show many choices
(2) Consent needed for disconnecting life support
Keywords: national_news
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