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China has reportedly invited two former Japanese prime ministers to the Olympics to make up for possible boycotts of European leaders.

A good move. Asians should band together and make the Olympics work just as some nations made effort for a good torch relay.
I'm not sure. It may be better to spread the invitations around rather than to just Japan or Asian leaders.
So what, just leave the seats empty and proceed as planned.

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Relief supplies are unloaded at an airport in Yangon, Myanmar.
UN launches Myanmar aid appeal and tells junta to open up
Updated: 10 May 2008 0448 hrs
The UN launched an emergency appeal for US$187m Friday to help Myanmar's cyclone victims, with Ban Ki-moon warning lives were at stake if the ruling military refused to allow in aid.
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Volunteers from Mercy Relief and Singapore Soka Youth Center pack relief supplies, comprising of tents, water purification tablets, and medical supplies, bound for cyclone-hit Myanmar.
10 May 2008


 
News Highlights
         
Myanmar CARE
 
Cyclone Nargis struck Myanmar on 2 May, leaving at least 80,000 dead and 41,000 people missing. Here's how you can help the victims.
 
Copyright Charge
For iPod Buyers 
Japan is considering a copyright fee for buyers of iPods and similar portable audio players, as well as hard disc video recorders.
 
Splitsville For
Tyler & Langdon 
Actress Liv Tyler and her musician husband Royston Langdon have called it quits after five years of marriage.


 
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Momentum

A dynamic fusion of ancient martial arts, skilful gymnastics and perfectly-timed comedy – all these from one very unusual Korean family. Watch JUMP, a non-verbal performance troupe that is internationally renowned for its jaw-dropping acts, this Fri, May 9, 1930hrs (Singapore time).
 
Japan Hour

Japan Hour chugs along some of the country’s most beautiful landscapes and exotic, hidden places to unveil their splendour and charm. Tune in on Sat, May 10, 1930hrs (Singapore time).The repeat telecast will be shown on Sun, 0800hrs and 1300hrs.
 
Day Of The
Kamikaze
In the second installment of Day of the Kamikaze, watch how US Allied Forces deal with wave after wave of enemy attacks from Japanese suicide bombers in an effort to regain their country’s honor. Sun, May 11, 1930hrs (Singapore time).

 


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