Notification that new names of prokaryotes, new combinations and new taxonomic opinions have appeared in volume 65, part 12, of the IJSEM.
This listing of names of prokaryotes published in a previous issue of the IJSEM is provided as a service to bacteriology to assist in the recognition of new names and new combinations. This procedure was proposed by the Judicial Commission [Minute 11(ii), Int J Syst Bacteriol41 (1991), p. 185]. The names given herein are listed according to the Rules of priority (i.e. page number and order of valid publication of names in the original articles).By Chris Hogg

BBC News, Tokyo



Okinawans have protested against previous attacks by US marines

Marine Tyrone Hadnott, 38, is being questioned in relation to the alleged assault on the island of Okinawa.

He denies raping the girl in his car on Sunday night, but police say he has admitted forcing her to kiss him.

Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda condemned the alleged assault in parliament, complaining that this kind of grave incident had happened repeatedly.

In the past, assaults by US marines have fuelled local anger at the presence of many thousands of foreign soldiers on Japan's southernmost island.

Twelve years ago, the rape of a 12-year-old girl on Okinawa by three US servicemen led to street protests against the presence of the American military there.

Similarly, the most recent incident could damage the US-Japan military