KAORI HITOMI

Associated Press Writer
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Tokyo bidders increase push to host 2016 Olympics

Tokyo should host the 2016 Olympics because it has the most compact set up, the most experience and will be the best stage for the world's athletes, one of Japan's top sports figures and bid backers said Thursday.

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Strong earthquakes shake Tokyo area, Indian Ocean

A pair of powerful earthquakes struck at opposite ends of Asia just 12 minutes apart Tuesday, leaving one dead and more than 100 injured in Japan and sending panicked islanders in the Indian Ocean running into the streets.

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Dalai Lama: China riot ruling political

The Dalai Lama on Wednesday criticized lengthy prison terms given a day earlier by China to three people for arson attacks during rioting last year in the Tibetan capital, calling the rulings politically motivated.

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Japan Scientists Develop Fearless Mice

Cat and mouse may never be the same. Japanese scientists say they've used genetic engineering to create mice that show no fear of felines, a development that may shed new light on mammal behavior and the nature of fear itself.

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Japan Scientists Develop Fearless Mouse

Cat and mouse may never be the same.

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Panettiere Protests Japan Dolphin Hunt

Hayden Panettiere and some fellow animal rights activists drew angry shouts and some shoving from fishermen in Japan when they tried to interfere with a dolphin hunt, according to video footage shot by the protesters.

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