In nationalist move, Japan marks sovereignty day

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Recovery slow as Japan marks 2 years since tsunami

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Emperor turns 79, concerned about aging Japan

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Another US military serviceman arrested on Okinawa

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Japan PM dissolves parliament; vote set for Dec 16

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Japan condemns China, SKorea for island landings

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Japan expels Chinese arrested in islands dispute

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Asian island dispute flares on WWII anniversary

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Japan marks 67th anniversary of WWII's end

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Soyuz rocket launches on mission to space station

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Japan emperor's cousin Prince Tomohito dies at 66

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