Japan Finance Minister Quits After G7 Drunkenness Incident
Tokyo reports Finance Minister Shoichi Nakagawa resigning amid claims of intoxication at the Rome G7 press conference. He blamed cold medicine and jet lag, while critics and opposition urge his immediate departure as Japan faces a deepening recession, rising unemployment, and a shrinking economy.
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The former head of Tuol Sleng sits behind protective glass as judges meet in a closed session to set trial timing for Duch. Prosecutors plan 33 witnesses over 40 days while the defense seeks 13 witnesses over 4½ days. Duch expresses remorse through his lawyer and hopes for public forgiveness.
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