Today's top news: Quarter's GDP hits 6% annual rate

*** Japan Times E-mail News Service ***
__________ Tuesday, November 15, 2011 ________________

TODAY'S TOP STORIES
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[BUSINESS NEWS]
Quarter's GDP hits 6% annual rate
Japan's gross domestic product grew in the July-September period for the first time in three quarters, marking annualized growth of 6 percent, the Cabinet Office says.
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http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nb20111115a1.html

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[NATIONAL NEWS]
Obama lauds Noda on TPP stance
President Barack Obama welcomes Japan's decision to join negotiations for a U.S.-led trans-Pacific free-trade agreement, saying the move may mark a major milestone in deepening bilateral economic ties.
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http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20111115a1.html

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[NATIONAL NEWS]
Fukushima No. 1 tour an eye-opener
As the radiation level in the tour bus rose, journalists getting their first first-hand look at the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant felt their tension levels rise as well.
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http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20111115f1.html

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OTHER NEWS
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[NATIONAL NEWS]
APEC leaders talk up trade, fret over debt
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20111115a2.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Noda urges Beijing to resume gas project
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20111115a3.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Japan, Russia agree to 'quiet' territorial talks
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20111115a4.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Shape of Osaka takes center stage in election
ERIC JOHNSTON
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20111115a5.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Unfinished Monju lab shouldn't go to waste: auditors
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20111115a6.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Emperor to stay in hospital longer
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20111115a7.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Assembly will not accept base report
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20111115a8.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Contaminated water still headache for Tepco
KAZUAKI NAGATA
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20111115f2.html

BUSINESS
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[BUSINESS NEWS]
Mitsubishi resumes Thai operations
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nb20111115a2.html

[BUSINESS NEWS]
MUFG eyes capital boost at struggling securities arm
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nb20111115a3.html

[BUSINESS NEWS]
Industrial output declines 3.3%
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nb20111115a4.html

[BUSINESS NEWS]
Olympus hid balance sheet hole with sale of growing unit
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nb20111115n1.html

[BUSINESS NEWS]
Singapore sold stock at scandal's outset
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nb20111115n2.html

[BUSINESS NEWS]
JR West to double bullet trains on top route to keep airlines at bay
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nb20111115n3.html

[BUSINESS NEWS]
GE unit to market Samurai bonds
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nb20111115n4.html

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OPINION
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[JT EDITORIAL]
Recognizing Japanese food culture
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/ed20111115a1.html

[JT EDITORIAL]
Ocean awash with tsunami trash
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/ed20111115a2.html

[OPINION]
The upper hand on post-U.S. Afghan stability
HARSH V. PANT
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20111115a1.html

[OPINION]
Investing in legal power for people
VIVEK MARU
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20111115a2.html

[OPINION]
Scientific mind meltdown
TAKAMITSU SAWA
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20111115ts.html

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FEATURES
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[EDUCATION AND BILINGUAL]
Nipple Fruit
ALICE GORDENKER
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/ek20111115wh.html

[LIFE IN JAPAN]
Writing a will can take the uncertainty out of inheritance
ASHLEY THOMPSON
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fl20111115at.html

[LIFE IN JAPAN]
<I>Tatemae</I> as truth, culture clashes and Arudou's dangerous myth
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fl20111115hs.html

[LIFE IN JAPAN]
Musical couple's commitment helps husband beat addiction
MAMI MARUKO
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fl20111115mm.html

[LIFE IN JAPAN]
If you could meet any living Japanese person, who would it be?
JULIAN PETERS
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fl20111115vf.html

[LIFE IN JAPAN]
Tokyo ordinance a potential contract-killer
COLIN P. A. JONES
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fl20111115zg.html

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SPORTS
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[BASEBALL]
Matheny to lead Cards
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sb20111115a1.html

[BASEBALL]
Hawks look to bounce back as series shifts to Nagoya
JASON COSKREY
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sb20111115j1.html

[BASEBALL]
Poise, patience pay off for experienced Dragons
KAZ NAGATSUKA
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sb20111115j2.html

[BASEBALL]
Eagles hurler Tanaka wins Sawamura Award
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sb20111115j3.html

[AMERICAN FOOTBALL]
49ers slam door on Giants
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sf20111115a1.html

[ICE HOCKEY]
Hot Blackhawks score six past Oilers
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sh20111115a1.html

[BASKETBALL]
89ers grab second straight OT triumph, stretch win streak to four
ED ODEVEN
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sk20111115b1.html

[SPORTS]
Takahashi turns in solid performance to defend NHK Trophy
JACK GALLAGHER
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sp20111115f1.html

[SUMO]
Kisenosato on course for promotion
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/ss20111115b1.html

[TENNIS]
Federer beats Tsonga to win Paris Masters
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/st20111115a1.html

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