Today's top news: First human iPS therapy eyed in '13

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TODAY'S TOP STORIES
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[NATIONAL NEWS]
First human iPS therapy eyed in '13
A clinical study on using lab-grown retina cells to treat macular degeneration in 2013 might become the world's first to use iPS cells to treat human disease.
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http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20111121a1.html

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[NATIONAL NEWS]
GRU panel targets nuclear programs
The cost-cutting GRU "shiwake" panel goes after nuclear energy programs in its first screening session under Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda.
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http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20111121a2.html

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[NATIONAL NEWS]
Japan takes stand in S. China Sea row
The territorial spats in the South China Sea are forcing Japan to take sides in what is becoming a regional battle for influence between the U.S. and China.
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http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20111121a3.html

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OTHER NEWS
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[NATIONAL NEWS]
Myanmar president eyes better ties
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20111121a4.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Voting under way for Fukushima assembly, local leaders
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20111121a5.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
U.S. to let civilians on bases face trial here
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20111121a6.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Bhutan royals wrap up Japan visit
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20111121a7.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Noda to seek Cabinet tax nod in '12
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20111121a8.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Korean wins Japanese speech contest
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20111121a9.html

BUSINESS
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[BUSINESS NEWS]
Olympus trio face weekend interrogation
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nb20111119a1.html

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OPINION
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[JT EDITORIAL]
No end to wasteful spending
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/ed20111121a1.html

[OPINION]
Improvement in Indian-Pakistani trade ties bodes well for resolving conflict in South Asia
HARSH V. PANT
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20111121a1.html

[OPINION]
Primer for decontamination
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20111121a2.html

[OPINION]
As the Egyptian military takes off its mask
CESAR CHELALA
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20111121cc.html

[OPINION]
Whose atomic energy agency is it, anyway?
RAMESH THAKUR
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20111121rt.html

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FEATURES
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[EDUCATION AND BILINGUAL]
You think you're funny, but really you're not
KAORI SHOJI
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/ek20111121a1.html

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SPORTS
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[BASEBALL]
Hawks capture 2011 title
JASON COSKREY
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sb20111121j1.html

[SOCCER]
City maintains blistering pace
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sc20111121a1.html

[SOCCER]
Referee stable after suicide attempt
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sc20111121a2.html

[GOLF]
United States takes home fourth straight Presidents Cup
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sg20111121a1.html

[GOLF]
Miyazatos in 15th at Titleholders
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sg20111121a2.html

[ICE HOCKEY]
Bruins pummel Isles, keep win streak alive
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sh20111121a1.html

[J.LEAGUE SOCCER]
Reysol move closer to J. League title
GUS FIELDING
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sj20111121a1.html

[BASKETBALL]
Pierce not happy with NBA offer
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sk20111121a1.html

[BASKETBALL]
Broncos whip Grouses; Murray's status unclear
ED ODEVEN
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sk20111121b1.html

[OLYMPICS]
Italian anti-doping boss sees results
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/so20111121a1.html

[SPORTS]
Ikezoe tops in Mile Championship
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sp20111121a1.html

[SPORTS]
Japan spikers lose World Cup opener
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sp20111121a2.html

[SPORTS]
Chan, Tuktamisheva win in Paris; Murakami misses final slot
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sp20111121f1.html

[SUMO]
Hakuho, Kotoshogiku still perfect
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/ss20111121b1.html

[TENNIS]
Djokovic plays down fitness worries in London
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/st20111121a1.html

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