(1)Emperor wishes happiness to people in world in 2003

(1)Emperor wishes happiness to people in world in 2003

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito waves at the well-wishers at the Imperial Palace on Jan. 2. In a speech to about 16,460 well-wishers from the balcony of the Chowaden Palace, the emperor said, ''I am very pleased to celebrate the new year with everybody. I wish happiness to people in our country as well as the whole world.'' (Kyodo)

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