Shii tells Hatoyama that JCP will constructively engage with new government as opposition party
Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo on September 10 held talks with Democratic Party of Japan President Hatoyama Yukio in the Diet and formally conveyed the JCP's position of constructively engaging with the incoming DPJ-led government. The two leaders agreed to meet from time to time to exchange opinions.
Big business must assume social responsibility on greenhouse gas cut
- Akahata editorial
Amid the increasing world concern about the deteriorating global environment, public opinion that Japan should aim at a low-carbon society curbing greenhouse gas emissions has become strong.
Top court voids unjust reshuffling of FAs by Northwest Airlines
The Supreme Court invalidated the forcible transfer of five flight attendants to ground-work positions at Northwest Airlines Japan on the grounds that it is an abuse of power.
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POLITICS
Shii tells Hatoyama that JCP will constructively engage with new government as opposition party
DPJ, SDP, PNP agree to form a coalition
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U.S. FORCES
U.S. helicopter test flights at Henoko cancelled
Okinawa assembly opposition groups call on JCP Shii to help stop new U.S. base construction
U.S. marines walk along civilian beach carrying rifles
Citizens hold rally demanding that U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier leave
U.S. Aegis warship enters a Kyoto port amid citizens' protests
JCP Shii and Ginowan City Mayor agree to work to solve U.S. Futenma base issue
Kanagawa's local mayor protests against U.S. NLP with carrier aircraft
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ENVIRONMENT
Hatoyama declares 25% greenhouse gas emission cut from 1990 level
Big business must assume social responsibility on greenhouse gas cut
- Akahata editorial
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LABOR
Top court voids unjust reshuffling of FAs by Northwest Airlines
JAL unions call for emphasis on safe flights
Job offer rate to high school graduates falls by one-half
Wives of small business owners struggle to get their wages recognized as necessary expenses
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PEACE
'Keep 9' actions held nationwide on September 9th
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JCP
JCP Chair Shii meets with Chinese vice foreign minister
JCP holds assembly to mark its 87th anniversary
Shii attends dinner given by Nicaraguan ambassador
Shii receives Mexican ambassador
Shii meets with deputy head of CPC International Department