Bush to monitor Japan trade pact progress
The United States will closely watch Japan as it implements a historic market opening agreement. President Bush demands concrete results while a major Japanese retailers group challenges a key provision amid doubts on reducing the 49 billion dollar deficit with Japan.
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Japan unhappy over reforms
A retailers group plans to oppose key economic reforms Japan agreed to with the United States to reduce trade imbalances. A consumer group disputed the claim the changes would benefit shoppers. Prime Minister Kaifu urged understanding and cooperation, warning reforms may be painful but aim to improve quality of life. The Washington agreement commits Japan to address broad structural barriers to trade.
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Arafat Reveals Secret Contacts With Israeli Leaders
PLO chairman Yasser Arafat said in an interview with RAI that he had secret discussions with Israeli leaders about the Middle East peace process and the Palestinian uprising. He cited emmissaries from Rabin and Shamir, confirming prior rumors of cross talks.
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