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LEAD: Dollar briefly rises to upper 94 yen level on hopes for economic recovery+ (Jan 6)
NEW YORK, Jan. 6 (Kyodo) _ (EDS: UPDATING WITH 5 P.M. QUOTES) The U.S. dollar briefly rose to 94.65 yen in New York on Tuesday, the highest level here since late November, on hopes for


Japan to send observer to inaugural IRENA meeting+ (Jan 6)
(Kyodo) _ Japan will send an observer to an inaugural meeting later this month of an international organization intended to promote the use of renewable energy sources, according to...


LEAD: N.Y. stocks rise on hope for economic upturn under Obama gov't+ (Jan 6)
(Kyodo) _ (EDS: RECASTING WITH END OF TRADING) New York stocks advanced moderately Tuesday on investors' hope for an economic upturn due to an expected compilation of economic stimulus


ADVISORY - Start of KWS news cycle for Jan. 7+ (Jan 6)
(Kyodo) _ Kyodo World Service now begins the news cycle for Wednesday, Jan. 7. The news materials are handled by Kyodo World Service editors in Tokyo. For inquiries on news stories,...


Fed officials saw 'substantial' risks to U.S. economy: minutes+ (Jan 6)
(Kyodo) _ Federal Reserve policymakers saw "substantial" risks to the faltering U.S. economy as they effectively cut interest rates to zero at their Dec. 15-16 meeting, according to its...


Israeli tank shells kill at least 40 Palestinians: Reuters+ (Jan 6)
(Kyodo) _ At least 40 Palestinians were killed Tuesday as Israeli tank shells exploded outside a U.N. school sheltering civilians in the Gaza Strip, the Reuters news service said. It...


3RD LD: 2 cab drivers assaulted in Osaka, suspects arrested+ (Jan 6)
(Kyodo) _ (EDS: ADD DETAILS) Two cab drivers were slightly injured in assaults early Tuesday in Osaka Prefecture but the incidents are not believed to be related to two recent taxi...


Dollar rises to lower 94 yen level on hopes for economic recovery+ (Jan 6)
(Kyodo) _ The U.S. dollar rose to the lower 94 yen level in New York on Tuesday morning, the highest level here since late November, on hopes for economic recovery due to stimulus...


N.Y. stocks higher in mid-morning deals on hope for economic upturn+ (Jan 6)
(Kyodo) _ New York stocks were moderately higher Tuesday mid-morning on investors' hope for an economic upturn due to an expected compilation of economic stimulus measures under the...


Emperor Akihito commemorates 20th anniversary of his reign+ (Jan 6)
(Kyodo) _ Emperor Akihito commemorates the 20th anniversary of his reign Wednesday, having created with his wife Empress Michiko a new image for the Imperial Household in the Heisei era...


Gov't to compile Japanese version of Obama's Green New Deal+ (Jan 6)
(Kyodo) _ Prime Minister Taro Aso on Tuesday told Environment Minister Tetsuo Saito to compile a "bold" and easy-to-understand program aimed at propping up the economy by promoting...


Japanese researchers clone ox known as 'father of Hidagyu' beef+ (Jan 6)
(Kyodo) _ Japanese researchers have successfully cloned what is believed to have been the progenitor ox of Gifu Prefecture's "Hidagyu" beef, prefectural officials said Tuesday. The...


Domestic priorities giving Aso headache in scheduling trips abroad+ (Jan 6)
(Kyodo) _ With his hands full trying to secure parliamentary passage of two budget proposals, Prime Minister Taro Aso is struggling to schedule overseas visits such as trips to attend the


Nepal's temple dispute acquires political color+ (Jan 6)
(Kyodo) _ Nepal's main opposition party joined hands with Hindu devotees on Tuesday to protest at the appointments by the Maoist-led government of two head priests to Nepal's most popular


LEAD: Business leaders call on gov't to upgrade safety net for unemployed+ (Jan 6)
TOKYO, Jan. 6 (Kyodo) _ (EDS: INCORPORATING EARLIER STORY HEADLINED 'Business leaders urge speedy gov't measures to combat economic turmoil.' ADDING INFO IN 6TH-8TH GRAFS) The heads...


3 children die in fire at Chiba Pref. apartment+ (Jan 6)
(Kyodo) _ A fire broke out Tuesday afternoon on the top floor of a four-story apartment in Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture, killing three children, police said. The three victims are...


4TH LD: Senior official retracts remarks over jobless people+ (Jan 6)
(Kyodo) _ (EDS: ADDING INFO IN 5TH GRAF) Parliamentary Secretary for Internal Affairs and Communications Tetsushi Sakamoto retracted on Tuesday controversial remarks he made Monday...


Baseball: Former Nippon Ham right-hander Glynn joins BayStars+ (Jan 6)
(Kyodo) _ Former Nippon Ham Fighters right-hander Ryan Glynn has been acquired by the Yokohama BayStars, the Central League club said Tuesday. Glynn has signed a one-year deal with the


2ND LD: Lawmakers should receive cash payouts just like others: LDP members+ (Jan 6)
TOKYO, Jan. 6 (Kyodo) _ (EDS: ADDING ASO'S COMMENTS) A senior governing Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker suggested Tuesday that lawmakers should be able to reap the benefits of the ...


2ND LD: 2 cab drivers assaulted in Osaka, suspects arrested+ (Jan 6)
(Kyodo) _ (EDS: UPDATING WITH ARREST OF 2ND SUSPECT) Two cab drivers were slightly injured in assaults early Tuesday in Osaka Prefecture but the incidents are not believed to be related