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Last Updated: Tuesday, 13 June 2006, 06:04 GMT 07:04 UK

One of the missing Japanese, Megumi Yokota, who disappeared aged 13

Japan warned over abduction issue

North Korea warns Japan against continuing to bring up the issue of abductions of its citizens in the 1970s and 80s.

Heartbreak over Japan's missing

North Korean mystery solved

Australia overrules gay union law

The Australian federal government overrules local legislation which allowed gay unions.

China arms sales 'fuel conflicts'

Amnesty International accuses China of being one of world's most secretive and irresponsible arms exporters.

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Australia reveals migrant mix-up

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BUSINESS

Kia president avoids indictment

Cathay Pacific buying Dragonair

YOUR PERSPECTIVE

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Eyewitness: Cultural Revolution

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S Korea's Park aims high

Taiwan's Chen in radical move

Drought worsens China woes

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