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Articles in March 1, 2004 issue of Japan Policy & Politics

• Japanese editorial excerpts -3-
• Citizens to be allowed to refuse lay judge role
• LEAD: N. Korea tells China it is ready to abolish nuclear program
• LEAD: Annan calls on Japan to help Iraq, settle issues with N. Korea
• 6TH LD: 6-nation talks begin with gaps between N. Korea, U.S
• U.N. 'disappointed' by Britain's alleged bugging of Annan's office
• CORRECTED 7TH LD: No breakthroughs at 6-way talks, but dialogue to continue
• 2ND LD: Annan says year-end, early 2005 OK for Iraq polls
• Ex-Prime Minister Hashimoto to head U.N. water conference
• CORRECTED: Lower house panel to convene special session on abduction March 3
• LEAD: N. Korea says abductions resolved, sold missiles to Pakistan
• Japanese editorial excerpts
• Crown prince turns 44, hopes for peace in Iraq
• 2ND LD: S. Korea to offer energy aid to N. Korea for nuke freeze
• Abduction victims voice regret over lack of progress in talks
• Annan calls for security in Iraq before U.N. return
• 5TH LD: Japan, N. Korea fail to make headway in abduction talks
• Koizumi still cautious about Japan seeking permanent UNSC seat
• LDP to end boycott of TV Asahi over general election, LDP coverage
• 3RD LD: Annan says year-end or early 2005 OK for Iraq elections
• Japanese editorial excerpts
• Kyodo news summary -10-
• Japan, S. Korea, U.S. hold preparatory meeting on N. Korea nukes
• 3RD LD: N. Korea sends mixed signals ahead of Beijing conference
• 2ND LD: Japan, U.S. ink pact to trade ammunition if Japan attacked
• LEAD: Annan reports Iraq poll timetable to Security Council
• Japanese editorial excerpts -2-
• 6-party talks to focus on N. Korea's uranium-based activities
• Bush stresses benefits of free Iraq, citing postwar Japan
• 2ND LD: Court rejects compensation suit over Koizumi's Yasukuni trip
• Japanese editorial excerpts -2-
• 2ND LD: Putin fires Prime Minister Kasyanov, entire cabinet
• Japanese editorial excerpts -3-
• Ginowan mayor renews call for return of U.S. Futemma base in 5 yrs
• 6TH LD: 6 nations mired by N. Korea-U.S. gaps in final stage
• Japanese editorial excerpts
• Japan pinning moderate hopes for progress in N. Korea talks
• Japanese editorial excerpts
• Emperor Akihito welcomes Annan at Imperial Palace
• FOCUS: Japan's posture on U.S. bases generating questions
• 5TH LD: N. Korea vows nuke arms halt, gets offer on energy aid
• Japanese editorial excerpts -2-
• U.S. editorial excerpts
• Koizumi denies having decided on cabinet reshuffle
• Outlines of additional war contingency bills decided
• Japan, Russia agree to prepare for Putin's visit to Japan
• Japanese editorial excerpts -2-
• Japanese editorial excerpts -3-
• Britain spied on U.N. chief Annan, ex-minister says
• Abductee's son writes letter to ex-N. Korean agent
• U.N. special envoy to Iraq eyes 'acceptable' election at best
• Mismatch between lawmaker papers, donations by dentist lobby