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It's the shape, and presence or absence of certain bones in the pectoral girdle and gill arches that make thalasseleotridids stand out from other gudgeons ... Some of these characters were already discussed by Emperor Akihito in the 1960s and 1980s, but their significance wasn't fully appreciated.
We shall never forget those who gave their lives in rescue missions. We shall not let our memory of the disasters fade
There will be more challenges ahead of us. All in our nation need to think about the people living in this area and I expect all of us to assist them and that we never forgetMore quotes »
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Japan marks one year since quake, tsunami disaster
their hands together in silent prayer.Meanwhile, at a memorial service in Tokyo's National Theater, 78-year-old Emperor Akihito , Empress Michiko and Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda stood in silence with hundreds of other people dressed in black.Even in Tokyo's Read more »
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Images: World's tallest free-standing tower
Japan's biggest new landmark, the Tokyo Skytree stands at 634 metres (2,080 feet) high. Tokyo Skytree is the world's tallest free-standing tower, and is a testament toJapan's recovery. Click NEXT to read more... Image: Japanese Emperor Akihito (L) and Em from Rediff Read more »
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Kate Middleton Greets Princess Charlene of Monaco, Japan's Emperor Akihito and King Hamad al-Khalifa of Bahrain at Queen's Jubilee Lunch [SLIDESHOW]
Kings and Queens from across the globe gathered at Windsor for a luncheon to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh were joined by 12 members of the British royal family, including the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince from International Business Times Read more »
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Unpopular kings give sour taste to Queen's jubilee lunch
Image: Emperor Akihito of Japan, Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, King Constantine of Greece, King Michael of Romania, HM , Simeon Borisov of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah, King Carl Gustaf XVI o from Rediff Read more »
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Kate Middleton Princess Charlene Hang At The Sovereign Monarchs Jubilee Lunch (PHOTOS)
We love a good royal get-together , when all the world's monarchs (and there are more than you'd think) throw on their best crowns and gather together for some awesome photo opps. We usually have to wait for a royal wedding for such moments. But thanks t from The Huffington Post Read more »
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Japan's emperor arrives in London for jubilee state visit
Japan's Emperor Akihito, left, and Empress Michiko visit the Kyoto Garden in London's Holland Park on May 17, 2012. (CBS News) Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko have arrived in London for a five-day state visit that includes celebrations for Qu from CBS News Read more »
