Headlines and Editorials in the Japanese Press
Monday, June 19, 2006 Posted: 11:50 AM JST
Some of the top headlines and editorials in Japan's (Japanese language) newspapers today:
TOP HEADLINES
Asahi, Mainichi, Yomiuri, Sankei, and Tokyo Shimbun:
Japan draws with Croatia 0-0 in World Cup Sunday; Advancing to the final round difficult
Nihon Keizai:
Survey: 97% of listed companies to change corporate charters under Corporate Law to open door to email-based board meetings and flexible dividend policy
EDITORIALS
Asahi:
(1) North Korea must heed warning
(2) Solid medical reform necessary
Mainichi:
(1) Eliminating gray zone the first step to normalizing money-lending industry
(2) Cancer registration system deserved further Diet deliberations
Yomiuri:
(1) Redouble efforts to solve cancer crisis
(2) Shanghai Cooperation Organization a power game in Central Asia
Nihon Keizai:
(1) Yokosuka's decision to accept nuclear-powered aircraft carrier commendable
(2) Shanghai Cooperation Organization: Japan must be prepared against change in power balance
Sankei:
(1) North Korea must not launch Taepodong missile
(2) Workplace must be free from indirect discrimination
Tokyo Shimbun:
(1) Shanghai Cooperation Organization must not be anti-US alliance
(2) Science and Technology White Paper needs specific plans
Keywords: national_news
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