Headlines and Editorials in the Japanese Press

Tuesday, June 20, 2006 Posted: 01:26 PM JST

Some of the top headlines and editorials in Japan's (Japanese language) newspapers today:

TOP HEADLINES

Asahi, Mainichi, Yomiuri, and Tokyo Shimbun:
Koizumi to announce GSDF pullout from Iraq today along with British and Australian troops aimed at completing withdrawal in August

Nihon Keizai:
New syndicate loans topped 25 trillion yen last year on growing demand for buyouts and revivals

Sankei:
Murakami admits insider trading involving Livedoor

EDITORIALS

Asahi:
(1) LDP presidential race: Fukuda must make up his mind
(2) Seiko Hashimoto as new Japan Skating Federation President

Mainichi:
(1) North Korea must immediately stop preparations for firing a Taepodong-2
(2) Japan happy with IWC's pro-whaling vote

Yomiuri:
(1) Cultural Affairs Agency must rebuild itself
(2) Growing local brands must win consumer confidence

Nihon Keizai:
(1) Japan must persistently search for ways for continued use of whaling
(2) Future of Shanghai Cooperation Organization raises concern

Sankei:
(1) Taepodong-2 and defense of Japan
(2) Medical reform requires greater national awareness

Tokyo Shimbun:
(1) Elevator accidents: Safety is top priority
(2) Japan Skating Federation President Seiko Hashimoto must pursue reform for skaters

Keywords: national_news

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