The following is the latest list of selected news summaries by Kyodo News.----------Japan, Germany shortlisted to build new Australian frigatesSYDNEY - Australia said Monday it has shortlisted Japan and Germany to build its new fleet of general purpose frigates in a program worth up to A$10 billion ($6.5 billion) over the next decade.Japan has proposed vessels based on the Maritime Self-Defense Force's cutting-edge Mogami-class frigate, Canberra said, with a final decision set to be made next year.----------U.S. to deploy missile units to Japan islands in Taiwan contingencyTOKYO - The U.S. …READ FULL ARTICLE