Japanese barbering shows meticulous pampering and precision
An AP report from Tokyo describes the full Japanese barber experience. Barbers, including women, offer shampoo, shoulder massage, nose and ear care, and a shave with careful technique. Prices start near 3,600 yen, while discount cuts at 1,000 yen appear for busy workers. Haruki Murakami notes the contrast with foreign barbers.
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Unpopular premier out PARIS in parliamentary vote fallout
President Jacques Chirac aims to recharge the conservative campaign after Alain Juppe's announced resignation following a poor first round showing. With the center-right coalition facing its worst defeat in decades, unemployment hit a record 12.8 percent as speculation swirls over Juppe's replacement while Chirac addresses the nation tonight.
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Egypt and Israel push for revived Middle East talks
Egyptian President Mubarak and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu described their talks near a Red Sea resort as constructive but incomplete. Arafat warned that failure would risk disaster. Netanyahu denied any plan to halt settlement expansion, while Mubarak said a follow up meeting could occur in weeks.
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