China says Japan distorted facts in island dispute

China says Japan distorted facts in island dispute
China issued scathing comments directed at Japan and the United States on Friday, a day after the two allies discussed a territorial dispute in the East China Sea that has plunged Sino-Japanese relations to a new low.
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Gag grouper ban worries Pasco fishing pros
First came the Great Recession, which prompted people to sell their boats.Then came the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, which kept fishermen and tourists away. Now a proposed ban on recreational fishing for gag grouper in federal waters off Florida could ruin the fishing industry in Pasco County, hook, line and sinker, say area fishing professionals.
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Japan upset as Russian leader visits disputed isle

Japan upset as Russian leader visits disputed isle
Southern Kuriles/Northern Territories (Reuters) – Russian President Dmitry Medvedev landed on an island north of Japan claimed by Moscow and Tokyo on Monday, sparking a fresh diplomatic row for Japan as it struggles to mend ties with China.
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Thornbury Twp. to hold ordinance hearing on sewer grinder pump
Thornbury Township has scheduled a hearing to discuss the current Grinder Pump Sewer Ordinance 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 1. The township hopes to amend the current sewer ordinance, and do away with the need for every household to have a grinder pump agreement.
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Japan, China defence chiefs to meet Monday – report

Japan, China defence chiefs to meet Monday – report
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese Defence Minister Toshimi Kitazawa and his Chinese counterpart Liang Guanglie will hold a meeting in Hanoi on Monday, Kyodo news agency said, the latest sign of a thaw in strained ties between the two nations.
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Six running for Bull Shoals City Council seats
Editor’s note: The Baxter Bulletin sent identical questionnaires to municipal candidates in the Twin Lakes Area.The Bulletin is printing profiles of those candidates in advance of the Nov. 2 general election. The profiles are in the candidates’ own words and have been edited only for grammar, punctuation and length.
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Japan and China defence chiefs to meet Monday – report
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese Defence Minister Toshimi Kitazawa and his Chinese counterpart Liang Guanglie will hold a meeting in Hanoi on Monday, Kyodo news agency said, the latest sign of a thaw in the two nations’ strained ties.
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China and Japan move to prevent sea conflicts
HANOI – The defence ministers of China and Japan agreed Monday to work together to prevent conflicts at sea after a damaging diplomatic row set off by a collision in disputed waters last month, media reports said.
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Japan PM urges China to act responsibly

Japan PM urges China to act responsibly
Japan’s prime minister urged China to act as a “responsible” member of the international community and raised concern over its expanding maritime activity in Asia, including in disputed waters where a ship collision ignited a bitter diplomatic feud.
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Pumpkin Extravaganza Sunday afternoons through October 1:00pm -4:00pm Sunday events are free with paid admission to the Gardens. All Sunday events are free with general admission.
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BURGER KING(R) FRANCHISEE HMSHost CORPORATION OPENS FOUR NEW BK(R) RESTAURANTS IN SERVICE CENTRES ALONG ONTARIO’S 400 …
TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – 10/01/10) – Attention: Business and Food Editors. Burger King Corp. (NYSE: BKC – News ) today announced that BURGER KING franchisee HMSHost Corporation has opened the doors to four new BURGER KING restaurants inside fully modernized and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certified service centres along Highways 400 and 401 in Ontario. New …
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Japan: China must resolve detention of 4 Japanese

Japan: China must resolve detention of 4 Japanese
(AP:TOKYO) China needs to resolve the case of four Japanese citizens it is holding as the first step toward repairing ties that have been strained over a territorial dispute, Japan’s foreign minister said Wednesday.
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Traders: China resumes rare earth exports to Japan
(AP:TOKYO) Beijing has apparently told Chinese companies they can resume exports to Japan of rare earth minerals used in high-tech products but is holding up shipments with tighter customs inspections, two Japanese trading firms said Wednesday.
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Japan: China must resolve detention of 4 Japanese

Japan: China must resolve detention of 4 Japanese
(AP:TOKYO) China needs to resolve the case of four Japanese citizens it is holding as the first step toward repairing ties that have been strained over a territorial dispute, Japan’s foreign minister said Wednesday.
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Traders: China resumes rare earth exports to Japan
(AP:TOKYO) Beijing has apparently told Chinese companies they can resume exports to Japan of rare earth minerals used in high-tech products but is holding up shipments with tighter customs inspections, two Japanese trading firms said Wednesday.
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Japan refuses to apologise in boat row

Japan refuses to apologise in boat row
Dispute with China shows no signs of easing. 26 Sep 2010 3:31 PM
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In the garage, on the road, fathers deliver life lessons
Mike and Brandon McNealy spent almost every night for two months this summer under or in a beaten-down 1979 Lincoln Continental. The Wilton, Calif., duo bought the jalopy through Craigslist, got it running and then set out to ready it for the demolition derby at the California State Fair.
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Injured Messi included in Argentina team for Japan

Injured Messi included in Argentina team for Japan
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Barcelona forward Lionel Messi was named Thursday in the Argentina team to travel to Japan for a friendly next month, despite injuring his right ankle last weekend in a match against Atletico Madrid.
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Mancini: Tevez can get better
Roberto Mancini fired a warning to Manchester City’s Barclays Premier League rivals that Carlos Tevez can keep getting better after he inspired his side’s 2-0 win at Wigan yesterday.
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Mancini: Tevez can get better
Roberto Mancini fired a warning to Manchester City’s Barclays Premier League rivals that Carlos Tevez can keep getting better after he inspired his side’s 2-0 win at Wigan on Sunday.
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