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30 June 2012
Publication Date : 30-06-2012
Japan discovers large rare earth deposits equalling at least 220 times the country's annual consumption, The Yomiuri Shimbun says. Thai PM Yingluck Shinawatra says parliament debate on Nasa request to go ahead despite cancellation, The Nation reports. South Korea puts off signing military deal with Japan amid criticisms, according to The Korea Herald. China's taikonauts make a triumphant return to earth, The Straits Times says. Chinese President Hu Jintao praises Hong Kong's achievements on the 15th anniversary of the return of the territory to the mainland, China Daily reports.