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Asia Pacific

Koizumi Denies Resumption Of U.S. Beef Imports Due To Bush's Trip
Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi on Wednesday dismissed the idea that Tokyo will agree to resume imports of American beef in time for U.S. President George W. Bush's trip to Japan next month.

Poll Shows Japanese Oppose U.S. Beef Imports Restart
A majority of Japanese are opposed to resuming imports of U.S. beef, banned since the discovery of mad cow disease in the United States in December 2003, a poll published on Wednesday showed.

Chinese Media Silent About Deadly Bird Flu Outbreaks
The deadly bird flu virus has dominated headlines around the world, but China's own home-grown outbreaks remain largely taboo in the country's state-controlled media.

South Korea, China To Establish Food Safety Panel
South Korea and China plan to create a joint committee on food safety, amid growing concern about imported Chinese foods.

Europe

Farmers Hopeful Lambs Going Dutch
Northern Ireland farmers may soon be selling tonnes of top quality lamb to the Netherlands. Gearing up for an end to the 10-year-old beef export ban the Livestock and Meat Commission is promoting lamb and beef products through the giant Albert Heijn supermarket chain.

Middle East

Saudi Arabia To Join WTO
Saudi Arabia appears likely to get the green light Friday to join the World Trade Organization, a move that would pry open the fast-growing but long-protected economy of the world's largest oil producer.

United States

Senators Want Tariffs On Japan
Lawmakers frustrated with waiting for Japan to reopen its markets to U.S. beef are pushing to impose tariffs on Japanese products.

Ranchers Ready For Asian Trade
Local cattle ranchers may have something to smile about this holiday season. By year's end, ranchers hope to reinstate the beef trade with Asian nations. Trade was suspended in December 2003 when a cow in the United States was found with B.S.E., also known as mad cow disease, a degenerative disorder affecting the animal's central nervous system.

Asia Pacific

Koizumi Denies Resumption Of U.S. Beef Imports Due To Bush's Trip
Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi on Wednesday dismissed the idea that Tokyo will agree to resume imports of American beef in time for U.S. President George W. Bush's trip to Japan next month.

Poll Shows Japanese Oppose U.S. Beef Imports Restart
A majority of Japanese are opposed to resuming imports of U.S. beef, banned since the discovery of mad cow disease in the United States in December 2003, a poll published on Wednesday showed.

Chinese Media Silent About Deadly Bird Flu Outbreaks
The deadly bird flu virus has dominated headlines around the world, but China's own home-grown outbreaks remain largely taboo in the country's state-controlled media.

South Korea, China To Establish Food Safety Panel
South Korea and China plan to create a joint committee on food safety, amid growing concern about imported Chinese foods.

Europe

Farmers Hopeful Lambs Going Dutch
Northern Ireland farmers may soon be selling tonnes of top quality lamb to the Netherlands. Gearing up for an end to the 10-year-old beef export ban the Livestock and Meat Commission is promoting lamb and beef products through the giant Albert Heijn supermarket chain.

Middle East

Saudi Arabia To Join WTO
Saudi Arabia appears likely to get the green light Friday to join the World Trade Organization, a move that would pry open the fast-growing but long-protected economy of the world's largest oil producer.

United States

Senators Want Tariffs On Japan
Lawmakers frustrated with waiting for Japan to reopen its markets to U.S. beef are pushing to impose tariffs on Japanese products.

Ranchers Ready For Asian Trade
Local cattle ranchers may have something to smile about this holiday season. By year's end, ranchers hope to reinstate the beef trade with Asian nations. Trade was suspended in December 2003 when a cow in the United States was found with B.S.E., also known as mad cow disease, a degenerative disorder affecting the animal's central nervous system.