Emperor turns 69, says abductees' pain unimaginable

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito speaks to reporters at the Imperial Palace on the occasion of his 69th birthday Dec. 23. The emperor expressed his feelings about the five Japanese abducted to North Korea who in October returned home, saying, ''One can barely imagine the agony and sorrow caused to the victims themselves and their families over many long years.'' (Pool photo) (Kyodo)

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