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Nov 15, 2011

Today's top news: Soap linked to 471 cases of wheat allergy

*** Japan Times E-mail News Service ***
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TODAY'S TOP STORIES
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[NATIONAL NEWS]
Soap linked to 471 cases of wheat allergy
A mail-order soap causes at least 471 people to suffer wheat allergy reactions, including unconsciousness, sparking a massive recall as the health ministry alerts consumers to the dangers.
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http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20111116a1.html

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[NATIONAL NEWS]
Riken-Fujitsu supercomputer remains global No. 1; China in second place
A supercomputer developed by Riken, a government-backed major research institute, retains its No. 1 ranking as the world's fastest.
[MORE] ->
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20111116a2.html

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[NATIONAL NEWS]
Second tainted bottle found in Setagaya
A second bottle believed to have contained radioactive radium-226 is found buried near a supermarket in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo.
[MORE] ->
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20111116a3.html


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http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news.html

OTHER NEWS
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[NATIONAL NEWS]
Bandwagon to be bumpy ride
MAI IIDA
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20111116a4.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
More people back than oppose stance on TPP: polls
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20111116a5.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Cattle in no-go zone to be tested
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20111116a6.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Expats raise Turkey quake funds
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20111116a7.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Drugmaker not responsible for Iressa side effects
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20111116a8.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Osaka man held over restroom tapes
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20111116a9.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Low-level radiation questions spur anxiety
MIZUHO AOKI
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20111116f1.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Himeji's 'B-grade gourmet' contest a huge draw
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20111116f2.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Smartphones new security battlefield
KAZUAKI NAGATA
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20111116i1.html


BUSINESS
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[BUSINESS NEWS]
Olympus to brief creditor banks on loss coverup
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nb20111116a1.html

[BUSINESS NEWS]
Thai workers at flood-hit Japan firms get entry visas
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nb20111116a2.html

[BUSINESS NEWS]
Toyota concepts await show
HIROKO NAKATA
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nb20111116a3.html

[BUSINESS NEWS]
Japan Post cuts payroll, ups profit
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nb20111116a4.html

[BUSINESS NEWS]
Nisshin Steel, Nippon Metal unite
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nb20111116a5.html

[BUSINESS NEWS]
Morgan Stanley gain lifts MUFG profit target
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nb20111116n1.html

[BUSINESS NEWS]
Honda expanding Alabama plant to lift light truck, engine output
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nb20111116n2.html


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OPINION
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[JT EDITORIAL]
Goodbye, Mr. Berlusconi
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/ed20111116a1.html

[OPINION]
The West starts beating its war drums once again
GWYNNE DYER
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20111116gd.html

[OPINION]
Who in America gets to judge political truth?
GEORGE WILL
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20111116gw.html

[OPINION]
Methane time bomb is ticking
MICHAEL RICHARDSON
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20111116mr.html

[OPINION]
America's housing woes won't yield to a quick fix
ROBERT J. SAMUELSON
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20111116rs.html

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FEATURES
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[COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY NEWS]
Social-gaming and traditional media no longer deadly foes
AKKY AKIMOTO
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nc20111116aa.html


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SPORTS
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[BASEBALL]
Kemp, Dodgers haven't reached deal
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sb20111116a1.html

[BASEBALL]
Ripken discusses trip
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sb20111116a2.html

[BASEBALL]
Hawks show mettle with Game 3 win
JASON COSKREY
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sb20111116j1.html

[BASEBALL]
Houlton excited to pitch in Japan Series spotlight
JASON COSKREY
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sb20111116j2.html

[BASEBALL]
Dragons fans display unbridled support for team
KAZ NAGATSUKA
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sb20111116j3.html

[SOCCER]
Beckham earns MLS comeback honor
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sc20111116a1.html

[AMERICAN FOOTBALL]
Unbeaten Packers wallop rival Vikings
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sf20111116a1.html

[GOLF]
Ishikawa late for Presidents Cup
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sg20111116a1.html

[ICE HOCKEY]
Sabres down Canadiens in shootout S
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sh20111116a1.html

[BASKETBALL]
Players reject latest offer from NBA
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sk20111116a1.html

[SPORTS]
Ali among boxing greats paying final respects to Frazier
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sp20111116a1.html

[SUMO]
Six wrestlers tied for lead in Autumn Basho
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/ss20111116b1.html

[INTERNATIONAL SOCCER]
North Korea hands Japan first loss under Zaccheroni
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sw20111116a1.html


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http://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports.html
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/sumo.html


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