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July 31, 2004
N. Koreans uncooperative, hampering search for victims
Posted by THINK at 01:09 AM | TrackBack
Abductee update 'should precede talks'
Posted by THINK at 01:07 AM | TrackBack
July 30, 2004
Lawyers to file with police over 15 missing Japanese
Posted by THINK at 04:16 AM | TrackBack
N. Korea ties talks linked to abduction progress: official
Posted by THINK at 04:11 AM | TrackBack
U.S. may demand Japan hand over Jenkins within 1 or 2 weeks
Posted by THINK at 04:10 AM | TrackBack
Japan may extend food aid to N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 04:07 AM | TrackBack
Japanese Gov't Puts Lid on Sensitive News
Posted by THINK at 04:06 AM | TrackBack
Accused deserter Jenkins reassigned to the U.S. forces based in Japan
Posted by THINK at 04:02 AM | TrackBack
July 29, 2004
Japanese officials may join talks between Jenkins, military lawyer
Posted by THINK at 01:11 AM | TrackBack
Japan mulls extending food aid to N. Korea in Aug.
Posted by THINK at 01:08 AM | TrackBack
U.S. military moved Jenkins' record to Japan-based forces
Posted by THINK at 01:05 AM | TrackBack
If You Were A Woman, You'd Be Home By Now
Resa LaRu Kirkland for MensNewsDaily.com
Posted by THINK at 01:04 AM | TrackBack
Japan set to aid A-bomb survivors in North Korea
Posted by THINK at 01:01 AM | TrackBack
N Korea plotted to get Jenkins' wife back if reunited in Beijing
Posted by THINK at 12:59 AM | TrackBack
Rich Square man's fate still debated
Roanoke Daily Herald (North Carolina)(AP)
Posted by THINK at 12:58 AM | TrackBack
Jenkins ready for court-martial
Posted by THINK at 12:56 AM | TrackBack
July 27, 2004
Jenkins OKs meeting with U.S. military defense counsel
Posted by THINK at 04:27 PM | TrackBack
Japan may probe fates of 10 missing abductees on its own
Posted by THINK at 04:26 PM | TrackBack
Jenkins planned to take abductee wife back to N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 04:25 PM | TrackBack
Japan, N.K. to Hold Working-level Talks on Abduction
Digital Chosunilbo (English Edition)
Posted by THINK at 04:24 PM | TrackBack
Japan, N Korea arranging talks on abduction issue in mid-Aug
Posted by THINK at 04:22 PM | TrackBack
Jenkins, lawyer may meet by week's end
Posted by THINK at 04:21 PM | TrackBack
Jenkins may meet with independent U.S. counsel this week
Posted by THINK at 01:14 AM | TrackBack
July 26, 2004
Japan hopes for talks with N. Korea on 10 abductees in Aug.
Posted by THINK at 08:33 PM | TrackBack
Ex-G.I. Jenkins Asks to See U.S. Military Lawyer
Posted by THINK at 08:32 PM | TrackBack
Japan considers resuming talks with NKorea
Posted by THINK at 08:21 PM | TrackBack
Charles Jenkins may take plea bargain
Posted by THINK at 08:20 PM | TrackBack
Japan Encourages Plea Bargain for Alleged US Deserter
Posted by THINK at 08:18 PM | TrackBack
Jenkins' case to be solved through strong Japan-U.S. ties
Posted by THINK at 08:17 PM | TrackBack
Japan confident of solving tussle with US on ex-GI
Posted by THINK at 08:13 PM | TrackBack
Japan, N.K. to Hold Abduction Talks in August
Digital Chosunilbo (English Edition)
Posted by THINK at 08:12 PM | TrackBack
July 25, 2004
Govt seeks talks over missing 10
Posted by THINK at 03:42 AM | TrackBack
Jenkins willing to see counsel over charges
Posted by THINK at 03:42 AM | TrackBack
No Proof Ex-GI Jenkins Deserted to N.Korea -Nephew
Posted by THINK at 03:40 AM | TrackBack
Alleged deserter poses dilemma -- Some say man may not share information about North Korea if he is court-martialed.
Posted by THINK at 03:37 AM | TrackBack
Jenkins has already been charged by U.S.
Posted by THINK at 03:35 AM | TrackBack
U.S. Official Denies Talk of Jenkins Deal--Report
Posted by THINK at 03:34 AM | TrackBack
U.S. had already charged Jenkins with desertion
Posted by THINK at 03:33 AM | TrackBack
Soga, daughters take a walk in Tokyo park
Posted by THINK at 03:32 AM | TrackBack
US deserter's daughter marks birthday in Tokyo
Straits Times (AFP/Reuters) (with photo)
Posted by THINK at 03:31 AM | TrackBack
US updated on alleged deserter in Japan
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (AFP)
Posted by THINK at 03:30 AM | TrackBack
Some See Jenkins As Gold Mine on N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 03:29 AM | TrackBack
Japan reportedly pressing Jenkins towards plea
Posted by THINK at 03:27 AM | TrackBack
Koizumi's fate may be sealed with a kiss
Posted by THINK at 03:26 AM | TrackBack
Accused deserter a touchstone for US-Japan ties
Posted by THINK at 03:25 AM | TrackBack
Jenkins' condition not serious; stress main cause for concern
Posted by THINK at 03:24 AM | TrackBack
Accused deserter stars in Japanese soap opera -- Japanese hope for happy ending to saga of Jenkins and family
Posted by THINK at 03:23 AM | TrackBack
July 24, 2004
Jenkins not in serious condition but to stay in hospital
Posted by THINK at 01:06 AM | TrackBack
Soga, daughters take a walk in Tokyo park
Posted by THINK at 01:04 AM | TrackBack
U.S. officials visit hospital for info on Jenkins
Posted by THINK at 01:01 AM | TrackBack
Japan to urge N. Korea to present interim report on abductees
Posted by THINK at 01:00 AM | TrackBack
U.S. considering court-martialing Jenkins in Japan
Posted by THINK at 12:54 AM | TrackBack
July 23, 2004
Jeju meet unlikely to sway N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 06:21 AM | TrackBack
U.S. may ban N. Korea aid if no progress made on abduction issue
Posted by THINK at 06:21 AM | TrackBack
Koizumi, Roh promise to give North Korea aid
Posted by THINK at 06:20 AM | TrackBack
Many servicemembers feel alleged deserter Jenkins should be charged
European and Pacific Stars & Stripes
Posted by THINK at 06:19 AM | TrackBack
Jenkins case not to become big issue with Japan: White House
Posted by THINK at 06:17 AM | TrackBack
Deserter finds Japan warm as he comes in from cold
Posted by THINK at 06:16 AM | TrackBack
U.S. 'consideration' sought for deserter
Posted by THINK at 06:16 AM | TrackBack
Support for Cabinet falls to record low
Posted by THINK at 06:12 AM | TrackBack
Alleged U.S. Army Deserter Treated
Posted by THINK at 06:10 AM | TrackBack
July 22, 2004
Jenkins' checkup begins; U.S. still biding its time
The Japan Times Online (Kyodo)
Posted by THINK at 06:03 PM | TrackBack
Soga visits gov't, LDP to seek support for Jenkins
Posted by THINK at 06:02 PM | TrackBack
Japan, South Korea, United States Look at North Korea Strategy
Posted by THINK at 06:01 PM | TrackBack
Alleged US Army deserter Jenkins has medical tests in Tokyo
Posted by THINK at 06:01 PM | TrackBack
Jenkins undergoes medical treatment at Tokyo hospital
Posted by THINK at 06:00 PM | TrackBack
Japan to press N. Korea for info on 10 abductees
Posted by THINK at 05:59 PM | TrackBack
U.S. confirms policy of delaying request for Jenkins' handover
Posted by THINK at 05:58 PM | TrackBack
U.S. to work closely with Japan on Jenkins case
Posted by THINK at 05:57 PM | TrackBack
U.S. papers prominently report Jenkins' arrival in Japan
Posted by THINK at 05:57 PM | TrackBack
U.S. might delay Jenkins request
Posted by THINK at 05:56 PM | TrackBack
Soga spends quiet day at hospital with family
Posted by THINK at 05:55 PM | TrackBack
Japan, U.S. face tough talks on Jenkins issue
Posted by THINK at 05:54 PM | TrackBack
Jenkins nervous over future following reunion in Jakarta
Posted by THINK at 05:53 PM | TrackBack
Soga family united over Jenkins' ill health
Posted by THINK at 05:52 PM | TrackBack
Abductees, supporters urge people not to forget other victims
Posted by THINK at 05:51 PM | TrackBack
Japan hoping to resume normalization talks with N. Korea in Aug.
Posted by THINK at 05:50 PM | TrackBack
Lawmakers reiterate resolve to help Jenkins in Japan
Posted by THINK at 05:49 PM | TrackBack
Ailing US deserter risks arrest with trip to Japanese hospital
Posted by THINK at 05:48 PM | TrackBack
Obstacles line Soga's, Jenkins' path
Posted by THINK at 05:47 PM | TrackBack
Govt must not rush to give Pyongyang aid
Posted by THINK at 05:46 PM | TrackBack
Jenkins' minders return to N. Korea with little fuss
Posted by THINK at 05:44 PM | TrackBack
Accused American Deserter Arrives in Japan
Posted by THINK at 05:44 PM | TrackBack
US 'deserter' in Tokyo for now
Posted by THINK at 05:43 PM | TrackBack
July 19, 2004
FAMILY REUNITED
Posted by THINK at 09:25 PM | TrackBack
U.S. to consider right time for Jenkins handover request
Posted by THINK at 09:18 PM | TrackBack
Jenkins, family arrive in Tokyo
Posted by THINK at 09:12 PM | TrackBack
Accused U.S. Deserter, Family Arrive in Japan
Posted by THINK at 09:11 PM | TrackBack
Accused Deserter, Family Arrive in Japan
San Francisco Chronicle (AP)
Also in: ABCNEWS.com (with photo) and Guardian Unlimited
Posted by THINK at 09:10 PM | TrackBack
US deserter hopes for new life
Posted by THINK at 09:08 PM | TrackBack
Accused U.S. Deserter May Return to Japan
ABCNEWS.com (AP) (with photo)
Also in: Guardian Unlimited
Posted by THINK at 09:05 PM | TrackBack
Soga family arrives in Japan, Jenkins' fate uncertain
Posted by THINK at 08:58 PM | TrackBack
July 18, 2004
U.S. may delay asking Japan for Jenkins
Posted by THINK at 05:18 AM | TrackBack
Alleged US deserter gets Megawati blessing on eve of journey to Japan
Channelnewsasia.com (AFP) (with photo)
Also in: Sydney Morning Herald
Posted by THINK at 05:14 AM | TrackBack
Mega wishes Jenkins happiness, good health
Posted by THINK at 05:13 AM | TrackBack
Notes Offer Clues in Army Desertion Case
ABCNEWS.com
Also in: Guardian Unlimited
Posted by THINK at 05:11 AM | TrackBack
US Threatens to Detain Alleged Army Deserter
Posted by THINK at 05:10 AM | TrackBack
Timeline of events in the case of accused U.S. Army deserter to North Korea
Charlotte Observer (AP)
Also in: San Francisco Chronicle and Guardian Unlimited
Posted by THINK at 05:07 AM | TrackBack
July 17, 2004
ANA, JAL offer to fly Soga's family to Japan for 1 yen
Posted by THINK at 12:54 PM | TrackBack
U.S. to delay request for Jenkins' handover, Ambassador Baker says
Posted by THINK at 12:52 PM | TrackBack
Soga's family set for trip to Japan on Sun.
Posted by THINK at 12:51 PM | TrackBack
Airlines bid 1 yen to transport American deserter
Posted by THINK at 12:45 PM | TrackBack
U.S. envoy advises Jenkins to get a lawyer
Posted by THINK at 12:42 PM | TrackBack
Jenkins should confess, plea-bargain: Baker -- VISIT SET FOR SUNDAY
Posted by THINK at 12:31 PM | TrackBack
Accused U.S. Army Deserter to Go to Japan
Posted by THINK at 12:30 PM | TrackBack
Diplomatic spat looming over US army 'deserter'
Posted by THINK at 12:26 PM | TrackBack
North Korean officials meet Jenkins, pledge to respect his family's wishes
Posted by THINK at 12:22 PM | TrackBack
Battle looms over 'deserter'
Posted by THINK at 01:03 AM | TrackBack
Diplomats brace for fight over deserter -- U.S. officials say they will insist that Tokyo give them custody
Posted by THINK at 12:58 AM | TrackBack
U.S. Army deserter to arrive in Japan
Posted by THINK at 12:56 AM | TrackBack
Accused U.S. Army Deserter Heads to Japan
Guardian Unlimited (AP)
Also in: ABC News and (as "Tokyo says accused U.S. Army deserter Jenkins will come to Japan") San Francisco Chronicle
Posted by THINK at 12:49 AM | TrackBack
US suggests plea bargain for Jenkins
Posted by THINK at 12:48 AM | TrackBack
Soga reunion an election ploy
Posted by THINK at 12:45 AM | TrackBack
Accused deserter a touchstone for US-Japan ties
Posted by THINK at 12:36 AM | TrackBack
Jenkins to visit Japan Sun., N. Korea hopes family can live together
Posted by THINK at 12:30 AM | TrackBack
July 16, 2004
Baker suggests plea-bargain on Jenkins: Hosoda
Posted by THINK at 03:17 PM | TrackBack
US softens stance on ailing suspected defector
Posted by THINK at 03:16 PM | TrackBack
US to seek custody of 'army deserter' in Japan
RADIO AUSTRALIA
Also in: ChannelNewsAsia (AFP)
Posted by THINK at 03:13 PM | TrackBack
Abductee's US deserter husband to get medical care in Japan
Posted by THINK at 03:09 PM | TrackBack
US Will Ask Japan to Hand Over Alleged Deserter
Posted by THINK at 03:08 PM | TrackBack
Clock may be ticking against alleged U.S. Army deserter
Wilmington Star (AP)
Also in (as "Accused Deserter Likely Faces Scrutiny"): Guardian Unlimited, San Francisco Chronicle and USA Today (with photo)
Posted by THINK at 03:08 PM | TrackBack
The way Soga kissed Jenkins
Posted by THINK at 03:04 PM | TrackBack
Election creates '2 lower houses'
Posted by THINK at 03:03 PM | TrackBack
Govt to keep prodding U.S.
Posted by THINK at 03:02 PM | TrackBack
Jenkins, N. Korean officials to meet Fri.
Posted by THINK at 03:40 AM | TrackBack
N. Korea threatens to thwart Jenkins' Japan visit
Posted by THINK at 03:39 AM | TrackBack
Japan offers care for suspected deserter
Posted by THINK at 03:36 AM | TrackBack
Japan could be next stop for alleged deserter -- Deal with U.S. needed for him to get treatment there
San Francisco Chronicle (Los Angeles Times)
Posted by THINK at 03:34 AM | TrackBack
Japan, US differ on ex-soldier - -Desertion charges threaten care plan
Posted by THINK at 03:27 AM | TrackBack
U.S. to seek custody of deserter
Posted by THINK at 03:23 AM | TrackBack
Jenkins to arrive in Japan Sunday for medical treatment
Posted by THINK at 03:21 AM | TrackBack
Jenkins looks set to come to Tokyo
Posted by THINK at 03:20 AM | TrackBack
Gov't to bring Jenkins, family to Japan as 'emergency' step
Posted by THINK at 03:19 AM | TrackBack
Jenkins said suffering illness
Posted by THINK at 03:19 AM | TrackBack
Details Prove Elusive in Jenkins Reunion
Guardian Unlimited (AP)
(Also: Winston Salem Journal("Media thrives on trivial details in Jenkins family reunion")
Posted by THINK at 03:02 AM | TrackBack
Govt eyes Jenkins deal with U.S.
Posted by THINK at 02:17 AM | TrackBack
Japan PM Wants to Take in U.S. Deserter
Posted by THINK at 01:55 AM | TrackBack
Japan PM Wants Ex-U.S. GI to Come for Medical Care
Posted by THINK at 01:54 AM | TrackBack
Jenkins to visit Japan next week for medical treatment
Posted by THINK at 01:52 AM | TrackBack
American deserter will face action if he travels to Japan: US
Posted by THINK at 01:51 AM | TrackBack
Jenkins trusts Koizumi, willing to travel to Japan
Posted by THINK at 01:51 AM | TrackBack
Japan sounds out Jenkins on coming to Japan for medical treatment
Posted by THINK at 01:50 AM | TrackBack
Tokyo eyes checkup for Jenkins in Japan
Posted by THINK at 01:50 AM | TrackBack
Govt mulls Jenkins visit this week / North seeks to contact Jenkins
Posted by THINK at 01:49 AM | TrackBack
N. Korean official receptive to return of Japanese hijackers
Posted by THINK at 01:47 AM | TrackBack
US 'deserter' wants family united
BBC NEWS (with links to "Jenkins' extraordinary story (OR "North Korea's mystery guest")" "Reunion in pictures" and "Heartbreak over missing.")
Posted by THINK at 01:43 AM | TrackBack
Ex-GI Jenkins Phones Home After 40 Years in N.Korea
Posted by THINK at 01:37 AM | TrackBack
Jenkins says he feels affinity with Japan, speaks with kin in U.S.
Posted by THINK at 01:36 AM | TrackBack
Abductee's brother sees bid to enter Diet end in failure
Posted by THINK at 01:33 AM | TrackBack
Soga, family have dinner with envoy
Posted by THINK at 01:30 AM | TrackBack
Jenkins hopes to be with Soga, daughters: Japanese official
Posted by THINK at 01:28 AM | TrackBack
July 12, 2004
Japan's love affair with Koizumi ends
Posted by THINK at 03:33 AM | TrackBack
[ANNOUNCEMENT] Posting will resume on July 15.
Please come back for more news updates after July 15. Thank you for supporting THINK and the victims of the abduction by North Korea.
Editor-in-Chief, THINK
Posted by THINK at 03:31 AM | TrackBack
Majority Party in Japan Retains Power in Parliament
Posted by THINK at 03:28 AM | TrackBack
Nakayama heads to Japan after helping Soga family reunion
Posted by THINK at 03:27 AM | TrackBack
Koizumi coalition survives vote
Posted by THINK at 03:26 AM | TrackBack
N.C. kin of accused deserter have no reunion planned
Posted by THINK at 03:25 AM | TrackBack
Koizumi setback seen as opposition leads in Japan upper house vote
Posted by THINK at 03:24 AM | TrackBack
Alleged US Army Deserter Meets Japanese Ambassador
Posted by THINK at 03:23 AM | TrackBack
US 'Army Deserter' Wants Family to Remain Together
Posted by THINK at 03:22 AM | TrackBack
Japanese Wife Tries to Woo U.S. Spouse, N.Korean Kids
Posted by THINK at 03:20 AM | TrackBack
July 11, 2004
Jenkins hopes to be with Soga, daughters: Japanese official
Posted by THINK at 09:24 PM | TrackBack
Japan official quotes Jenkins as wanting to stay with family
Posted by THINK at 09:21 PM | TrackBack
Ex-U.S. GI Family Spends Day in Hotel Seclusion
Posted by THINK at 09:19 PM | TrackBack
US 'defector' to spend Sunday in Indonesian capital: diplomat
Channelnewsasia.com (AFP) (with photo)
Posted by THINK at 09:18 PM | TrackBack
Pyongyang Says Jenkins Need Not Return to North Korea
Digital Chosunilbo (English Edition)
Posted by THINK at 09:17 PM | TrackBack
Accused US deserter back with wife
Posted by THINK at 02:40 PM | TrackBack
Japan Voters Turn Out to Give Verdict on Koizumi
Posted by THINK at 02:38 PM | TrackBack
Alleged deserter spends first day outside N Korea
Posted by THINK at 02:34 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi faces key test as Japan holds upper house elections
Channelnewsasia.com (AFP) (with photo)
Posted by THINK at 01:42 PM | TrackBack
Family Asks Pardon for Accused Soldier
ABCNEWS.com (AP)
Also in: Guardian Unlimited
Posted by THINK at 01:35 PM | TrackBack
Japan's Koizumi under pressure
Posted by THINK at 01:34 PM | TrackBack
Voting begins for upper house election
Posted by THINK at 01:32 PM | TrackBack
Japan set for close election
Posted by THINK at 01:31 PM | TrackBack
Soga's reunion to aid North Korean cause
Posted by THINK at 01:30 PM | TrackBack
Soga, family face cloudy future
Posted by THINK at 01:29 PM | TrackBack
Ex-soldier Jenkins fears extradition, execution
Posted by THINK at 01:29 PM | TrackBack
Soga, Jenkins, daughters stay in hotel -- Family avoids media glare during first full day together in almost two years
Posted by THINK at 01:28 PM | TrackBack
North tries to contact Jenkins
Posted by THINK at 01:19 PM | TrackBack
Japan rejects N. Korea's request to contact Jenkins in Jakarta
Posted by THINK at 01:53 AM | TrackBack
US watches defector
Posted by THINK at 01:49 AM | TrackBack
Family now free to embrace a new life
Posted by THINK at 01:47 AM | TrackBack
Spicy Soga saga arouses Indonesian interest
Posted by THINK at 01:34 AM | TrackBack
US refuses to drop charges against alleged defector
Posted by THINK at 01:30 AM | TrackBack
Final appeals made before Japanese Polls
Taipei Times (with photo)
Also in: Financial Times (Reuters) (Japan party chiefs make last pitch for poll)
Posted by THINK at 01:29 AM | TrackBack
Japanese go to polls as Koizumi faces toughest challenge
Posted by THINK at 01:24 AM | TrackBack
Diplomacy Reunites Ex-G.I. and His Japanese Wife
Posted by THINK at 01:19 AM | TrackBack
Japanese lawmakers make final pitch for votes before elections
USATODAY.com(AP)
Also in:Guardian Unlimited
Posted by THINK at 01:13 AM | TrackBack
Soga, Jenkins, daughters stay at Jakarta hotel Sat.
Posted by THINK at 01:01 AM | TrackBack
July 10, 2004
Soga Takes Press Clippings on N Korea's Abduction of Japanese to Show Family
Posted by THINK at 03:08 AM | TrackBack
A Cold War love story
Posted by THINK at 01:34 AM | TrackBack
N. Korea says making utmost efforts on probe of 10 missing Japanese
Posted by THINK at 01:23 AM | TrackBack
Indonesia's Megawati wants to meet Soga's family
Posted by THINK at 01:22 AM | TrackBack
Ex-abductees call for gov't efforts to bring Jenkins to Japan
Posted by THINK at 01:21 AM | TrackBack
N. Korea official congratulates Soga-Jenkins family on reunion
Posted by THINK at 01:19 AM | TrackBack
Soga reunited with husband, 2 daughters from Pyongyang
Posted by THINK at 01:15 AM | TrackBack
Reunion after ex-GI leaves N.Korea
CNN.com (with photo)
Posted by THINK at 01:15 AM | TrackBack
US 'defector' to N.Korea reunited in Indonesia with wife
Posted by THINK at 01:14 AM | TrackBack
Emotional reunion perfect for poll
Posted by THINK at 01:11 AM | TrackBack
Of love and diplomacy
Posted by THINK at 01:09 AM | TrackBack
Soga family, friends shed tears of joy
Posted by THINK at 01:02 AM | TrackBack
Ex-GI meets abductee wife
Reuters (with photographs)
Posted by THINK at 01:00 AM | TrackBack
Japan Willing to Resume Talks with N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 12:58 AM | TrackBack
Ex-U.S. GI Comes from N.Korea to Meet Wife in Jakarta
Posted by THINK at 12:57 AM | TrackBack
Koizumi's North Korean gamble may backfire in Upper House elections
Posted by THINK at 12:52 AM | TrackBack
Accused U.S. Army Deserter Rejoins Wife
Also in:
ABC News.com
San Francisco Chronicle
MSNBC (AP) (with photo)
The Globe and Mail (AP)
ArmyTimes
Posted by THINK at 12:50 AM | TrackBack
Emotional reunion for Soga, Jenkins and daughters
Posted by THINK at 12:47 AM | TrackBack
Accused Army Deserter, Wife Awaits Reunion
ABCNEWS.com (AP) (with photo)
Posted by THINK at 12:46 AM | TrackBack
U.S. Defector Leaves North Korea to Meet Wife in Jakarta
Digital Chosunilbo (English Edition) (with photo)
Posted by THINK at 12:45 AM | TrackBack
Normalization talks with Pyongyang back on agenda
Posted by THINK at 12:43 AM | TrackBack
Ex-GI and abductee wife to meet
Posted by THINK at 12:41 AM | TrackBack
US 'DESERTER' AWAITS REUNION
SBS - The World News (with photo)
Posted by THINK at 12:40 AM | TrackBack
Accused US Army Deserter, Wife to Reunite in Indonesia
Posted by THINK at 12:39 AM | TrackBack
Jenkins, 2 daughters to meet Soga in Jakarta
Posted by THINK at 12:30 AM | TrackBack
July 09, 2004
Japanese abductee asks for privacy before family reunion
Posted by THINK at 02:58 PM | TrackBack
U.S. soldier's life of mystery
Posted by THINK at 02:55 PM | TrackBack
American leaves N. Korea for family reunion
MSNBC (AP) (with photo)
Posted by THINK at 02:53 PM | TrackBack
Ex-US GI and Abductee Wife to Meet, Fate Uncertain
Posted by THINK at 02:50 PM | TrackBack
Japan abductee awaits reunion
BBC NEWS (with photo)
Posted by THINK at 02:50 PM | TrackBack
Japan-chartered plane in Pyongyang to pick up Soga family
Posted by THINK at 02:48 PM | TrackBack
U.S. sergeant to leave North Korean shadows
Posted by THINK at 01:34 AM | TrackBack
July 08, 2004
Soga arrives in Jakarta to meet husband, daughters
Posted by THINK at 09:35 PM | TrackBack
Soga arrives in Jakarta for rendezvous
Posted by THINK at 09:33 PM | TrackBack
Japanese abductee family not yet home free
Posted by THINK at 09:33 PM | TrackBack
Former NKorea Abductee Leaves for Reunion
Posted by THINK at 09:31 PM | TrackBack
Opposition parties in Tokyo blast latest showmanship from Koizumi
Posted by THINK at 09:30 PM | TrackBack
Indonesia a fitting venue for the Soga family
Posted by THINK at 09:29 PM | TrackBack
U.S. Committed to Ending N. Korea Standoff, Rice Tells Koizumi
Posted by THINK at 09:28 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi, Rice discuss Jenkins
Posted by THINK at 09:27 PM | TrackBack
Indonesia to provide tight security for Soga, family
Posted by THINK at 09:26 PM | TrackBack
Japan abductee off to see ex-US soldier Spouse
Posted by THINK at 09:25 PM | TrackBack
Alleged Army Deserter to Leave N. Korea -- Japan to Whisk Accused U.S. Army Deserter Out of North Korea, but Insulate Him From Extradition
Also in:
Guardian Unlimited
USA Today
Posted by THINK at 09:19 PM | TrackBack
Japan to Discuss With U.S. On Deserter's Japan Visit: Koizumi
Posted by THINK at 09:13 PM | TrackBack
Soga departs for Jakarta to meet husband, daughters
Posted by THINK at 09:12 PM | TrackBack
Japan, N. Korea begin unofficial talks on hijackers' return
Posted by THINK at 12:57 AM | TrackBack
Indonesia police to provide tight security for Soga, family
Posted by THINK at 12:55 AM | TrackBack
U.S. Will Push for Diplomatic N.Korea Solution -Rice
Posted by THINK at 12:52 AM | TrackBack
Sogo watchers have eye on Jenkin's dog
Posted by THINK at 12:49 AM | TrackBack
Japan PM's party scrambles for votes ahead of poll
Posted by THINK at 12:47 AM | TrackBack
Koizumi encourages Soga on eve of her departure for Jakarta
Posted by THINK at 12:46 AM | TrackBack
Soga arrives in Tokyo before family reunion in Jakarta
Posted by THINK at 12:45 AM | TrackBack
July 07, 2004
Soga leaves for Tokyo before meeting family members in Jakarta
Posted by THINK at 01:53 PM | TrackBack
Soga reunion may open door to fresh normalization talks
Posted by THINK at 01:51 PM | TrackBack
Soga hopes to live with family in Japan -- Jakarta reunion just around the corner but Jenkins factor clouds future
The Japan Times Online (Kyodo)
Posted by THINK at 01:47 PM | TrackBack
ANALYSIS:N. Korea plays the 'nice guy'
Posted by THINK at 01:46 PM | TrackBack
Soga worried over post-reunion days
Posted by THINK at 01:44 PM | TrackBack
U.S. Is Working With Japan on North Korea Ties, Kyodo Says
Posted by THINK at 01:43 PM | TrackBack
Soga wants family to live in Japan after reunion
Posted by THINK at 01:41 PM | TrackBack
N. Korea seeks to gain from return of hijackers /Info on 'abductions' sought
Posted by THINK at 01:40 PM | TrackBack
Japan ready to resume normalization talks with N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 01:09 AM | TrackBack
Indonesia to be flexible on length of Soga's family stay
Posted by THINK at 01:08 AM | TrackBack
Indonesia hopes reunion of U.S. deserter, Japanese wife will promote trust
Posted by THINK at 01:05 AM | TrackBack
Indonesia hopes reunion of U.S. deserter, Japanese wife will promote trust
Posted by THINK at 01:04 AM | TrackBack
Soldier Haunts Town Once Again -- News about the reported deserter in North Korea revives painful questions.
Posted by THINK at 12:57 AM | TrackBack
Japanese hijackers want to return home
Posted by THINK at 12:49 AM | TrackBack
July 06, 2004
Japan abductee worried over family reunion
Posted by THINK at 03:05 PM | TrackBack
Japan team heads to Indonesia to prepare for Soga family reunion
Posted by THINK at 03:04 PM | TrackBack
Gov't to invite abductee's family to live in Japan
Posted by THINK at 03:02 PM | TrackBack
Yodo hijackers want to return
Posted by THINK at 03:01 PM | TrackBack
Soga pleads with media to go soft on reunion coverage
Posted by THINK at 03:00 PM | TrackBack
Soga, family to reunite Friday in Jakarta -- Hosoda denies timing has anything to do with Upper House election
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'Defective' Koizumi should be scrapped, says ex-aide
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Soga wants family to live together in Japan
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Koizumi vows more efforts for Soga, downplays links to election
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Red Army hijackers believe they can agree with Japan on their return
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Japan to arrest Red Army hijackers if they return from N. Korea
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N. Korea not opposed to Red Army hijackers' return to Japan
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The Sergeant Who Wants To Come In From The Cold
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N Korea ready to hand back Japanese terrorists
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Japanese Abductee's Family Reunion Set for Friday in Jakarta
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Japan to fly Jenkins, daughters to Jakarta for Fri reunion with Soga
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Japan Arranging Reunion for Abducted Woman
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Unfinished Business
TIMEasia Magazine: Cover Story
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Japan Abductee Family Reunion Set for July 9
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Soga, Jenkins likely to meet Friday in Jakarta
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Former abductee Soga, family to reunite Fri. in Jakarta
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July 04, 2004
Japan to press N. Korea to sincerely probe fates of 10 Japanese
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Japan Opposition Could Outdo LDP in Poll -Surveys
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Kidnapped Japanese spark election battle
Scotland on Sunday(Also in:Scotsman.com News)
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Masumoto runs in Japan election on abductee ticket
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Soga's reunion may take place right after election
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Reunion plan elates Soga but Jenkins' fate in limbo
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Majority Of Japan Voters See PM As 'Out Of Touch'
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Japan's Koizumi Wants North Korea Relations Within One Year
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Jenkins' court-martial still on books
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Japan-N. Korea talks to restart
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Upper House polls coming up, but all's quiet in Japan
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Soga buoyed by family reunion breakthrough
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July 02, 2004
N. Korea mentions Koizumi's visit positively in ARF session
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Abductee to meet family in Indonesia
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Koizumi has a real fight on his hands
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Koizumi to work toward normalizing N. Korea ties in 1 year
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US 'deserter' to leave N Korea
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Kin of kidnapped fret lack of focus on Pyongyang in Upper House poll
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Abductions are candidate's cause celebre -- Missing sister may be dead, but independent hopes to keep issue alive
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Hosoda signals Soga's reunion to take place after election
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Japan targets Soga reunion before July 11 elections
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N. Korea to Let U.S. Deserter Meet Japanese Wife in Indonesia
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Soga rejoicing over proposed reunion in Indonesia
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Soga set to be reunited with Jenkins, daughters in Indonesia
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Indonesia confirmed as venue for Soga reunion
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U.S. won't oppose Soga-Jenkins reunion in Indonesia
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Indonesia to host Soga reunion
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Soga family reunion in Indonesia in works
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North Korea family to be reunited in Indonesia
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No change in U.S. policy on Jenkins despite Japan-N. Korea accord
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Soga's reunion news welcomed in Japan, but concerns remain
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Soga happy about reunion with husband, daughters in Indonesia
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Soga's reunion may be in Bali, Yogyakarta or Bogor
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Alleged U.S. Army deserter in North Korea agrees to meet wife in Indonesia
Also in:Guardian Unlimited
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International Herald Tribune
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Soga set to be reunited with Jenkins, daughters in Indonesia
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Japan, N. Korea agree on Soga's family reunion in Indonesia
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July 01, 2004
N. Korean official confirms talks with Japan set for Thurs.
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