Japan lifts ban on U.S. beef imports (AP via Yahoo! News) Japan on Thursday announced the resumption of U.S. beef imports, ending a ban imposed in January due to concerns about mad cow disease that had strained ties with Washington. [News Source]

Japan lifts ban on U.S. beef (USA Today) Japan's health minister announced the resumption of U.S. beef imports Thursday, ending a ban imposed in January due to concerns about mad cow disease. [News Source]

Japan resumes US beef imports (AFP via Yahoo! News) Japan will resume imports of US beef, banned due to concerns over mad cow disease, officials said, resolving a long rift between the political allies. [News Source]