Today's top news: New minister won't shirk from hangings

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TODAY'S TOP STORIES
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[NATIONAL NEWS]
New minister won't shirk from hangings
The new justice minister hints he's ready to sign off on executions but suggests the condemned members of Aum Shinrikyo may not face the gallows anytime soon.
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http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120115a1.html

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[NATIONAL NEWS]
JAXA to get national security role; NASA password leaked
A government strategy panel plans to let the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency expand its mission from peaceful projects to national security.
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http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120115a2.html

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[NATIONAL NEWS]
Yokohama antinuclear conference draws thousands of activists, experts
A two-day antinuclear conference kicks off in Yokohama with the aim of sharing lessons from the Fukushima crisis and fostering global momentum against atomic power.
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http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120115a3.html

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OTHER NEWS
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[NATIONAL NEWS]
Noda frets over Japan's credit rating
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120115a4.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Okada optimistic on cross-party talks
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120115a5.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Firms look to hire foreign students
MIZUHO AOKI
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120115a6.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Genba views disputed Russian-held isles off Hokkaido in show of support
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120115a7.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Japan yet to decide on Iran oil cutoff, Noda says
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120115a8.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Cultist cohort faked name, got ID
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120115a9.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
University entrance exams kick off
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120115b1.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Taekwondo fund requests probed
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120115b2.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
KANSAI: Who & What
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120115k1.html

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OPINION
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[JT EDITORIAL]
Wars over whaling
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/ed20120115a1.html

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FEATURES
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[BOOKS]
The other side of world's 'worst battle'
MICHAEL HOFFMAN
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fb20120115a1.html

[BOOKS]
Grace shines through Nagai's tales of horror
STEVE FINBOW
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fb20120115a2.html

[MEDIA]
'Made in Japan' label under assault
MARK SCHREIBER
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fd20120115bj.html

[MEDIA]
A woman's investigative intuition; the family funeral business; CM of the week: Softbank
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fd20120115cs.html

[MEDIA]
Rigged online food reviews should come as no surprise
PHILIP BRASOR
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fd20120115pb.html

[ENVIRONMENT]
Sealing a connection with nature
MARK BRAZIL
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fe20120115mb.html

[LIFE IN JAPAN]
Anniversary of Korean annexation, "harakiri" row halts Diet, Socialist Party-China communique, Kyoto Journal debuts
EDAN CORKILL
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fl20120115ec.html

[LIFE IN JAPAN]
Recall, for inspiration, that young people made the last 'Japanese Spring'
ROGER PULVERS
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fl20120115rp.html

[LIFE IN JAPAN]
Danger ! Keep out -- forever
EDAN CORKILL
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fl20120115x1.html

[LIFE IN JAPAN]
Graffiti brightens Tohoku housing units
ERIKO ARITA
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fl20120115x2.html

[LIFE IN JAPAN]
Kabuki workout helps students to stand out in a crowd
TOMOKO OTAKE
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fl20120115x3.html

[TRAVEL]
Call of the powder: sublime snow in Japan
JEFF KINGSTON
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fv20120115a1.html

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SPORTS
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[BASEBALL]
Fielder talking to Rangers as clock ticks on Darvish deadline
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sb20120115a1.html

[BASEBALL]
Nakajima, Aoki reminders that posting system is an inexact science
WAYNE GRACZYK
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sb20120115wg.html

[SOCCER]
Coaching giant Miljanic dead at 81
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sc20120115a1.html

[SOCCER]
West Ham adds American defender
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sc20120115a2.html

[AMERICAN FOOTBALL]
Fisher chooses Rams over Dolphins
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sf20120115a1.html

[GOLF]
Ishikawa fails to make Sony cut
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sg20120115a1.html

[ICE HOCKEY]
Malkin helps Pens end skid
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sh20120115a1.html

[ICE HOCKEY]
Pens' Crosby returns to skating
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sh20120115a2.html

[BASKETBALL]
In-form Kobe torches Cavaliers for 42 points S
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sk20120115a1.html

[BASKETBALL]
English named Sacramento assistant
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sk20120115a2.html

[SPORTS]
Multiple events planned to help Ali celebrate 70th
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sp20120115a1.html

[SPORTS]
Slump plagues India in third test
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sp20120115a2.html

[SPORTS]
Some of best players show mettle when it comes to taking a charge
ED ODEVEN
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sp20120115eo.html

[SPORTS]
Comaneci mourns father's death
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sp20120115g1.html

[SPORTS]
Evans, 40, qualifies for U.S. Olympic trials
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sp20120115s1.html

[SPORTS]
Kobayashi soars to UHB Cup win
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sp20120115w1.html

[SUMO]
Hakuho, Baruto still tied for tourney lead at 7-0
DAVE HUESTON
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/ss20120115b1.html

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