Saturday, June 18, 2011

NHK World News - June 17, 2011


Moving US Marines to Guam by 2014 Nixed

The Japanese and the US governments have officially given up their previously agreed upon 2014 timetable to relocate the US Marines' Futenma Air Station in Okinawa. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jun 2:03 JST).

Korean Air introduces A380

South Korea's carrier, Korean Air Lines, will introduce on Friday the world's largest passenger jet, an Airbus A380, into regular international service to Japan. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jun 2:08 JST).

Russia's new passenger jet starts service

Russia's new passenger aircraft, the Sukhoi Superjet 100, has been put into regular service in Russia. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jun 2:12 JST).

Violence in Vancouver as Canucks Lose

Angry fans ran wild in the Canadian city of Vancouver on Wednesday after the local major league ice hockey team lost the championship, known as the Stanley Cup, of the National Hockey League. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jun 4:55 JST).

Leaking water may delay decontamination

At the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant leaking water is threatening to delay full operation of a system to decontaminate highly radioactive water. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jun 4:55 JST).

Nissan-Renault aims for 10 mil. units by '16

The Japanese-French automaker group of Nissan and Renault plans to manufacture more than 10 million vehicles a year worldwide by 2016. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jun 4:55 JST).

Russia and China emphasize close ties

The leaders of China and Russia have agreed to increase bilateral trade by more than 3 times and develop closer economic ties between the 2 nations. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jun 6:49 JST).

Govt to upgrade economic assessment

The government is set to upgrade its basic assessment of the Japanese economy for the first time in 4 months. It is citing a recovery in corporate production and exports from the effects of the March 11th earthquake and tsunami for the upturn. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jun 8:26 JST).

TEPCO account of first 5 days

Tokyo Electric Power Company has compiled a document on what happened at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant during the first 5 days after the March 11th earthquake and tsunami triggered the nuclear accident. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jun 10:05 JST).

Compensation proposed for nuclear evacuees

A government panel is proposing that Japan's nuclear evacuees receive monthly compensation of 100,000 yen, or about 1,240 dollars, for mental suffering experienced during the first 6 months. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jun 10:27 JST).

Gates on new Al Qaeda leader

US Defense Secretary Robert Gates says Ayman al-Zawahiri, the new head of the international terrorist group Al Qaeda, lacks the charisma and operational experience of his predecessor. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jun 10:27 JST).

99 year-old man earns degree 80 years late

A 99 year-old American who dropped out of college during the Great Depression has earned his degree, about 80 years later than he originally planned. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jun 10:48 JST).

Govt to help debtors, lenders for reconstruction

The government has approved a plan to help debtors and lenders making efforts to rebuild in areas affected by the March 11th disaster. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jun 13:13 JST).

Leak source identified at Fukushima Daiichi plant

Tokyo Electric Power Company says that a damaged valve caused a water leak in a system to decontaminate the highly radioactive water accumulating in the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. The utility is making efforts to restore the newly installed water treatment system. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jun 12:48 JST).

S.Korea deployed missiles targeting Pyongyang

It has been revealed that the South Korean military deployed missiles in January at a base near the Demilitarized Zone that were capable of hitting North Korea's capital, Pyongyang. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jun 12:48 JST).

New law criminalizes creation of computer viruses

Japan's Diet has enacted a bill to criminalize the creation of computer viruses to tackle the growing problem of cybercrime. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jun 14:12 JST).

New road map focuses on worker health

A revised road map for stabilizing the troubled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant will feature new measures to ensure the health of personnel working amid high radioactivity. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jun 13:13 JST).

Parents search for mementos of their children

Parents of kindergarten children killed in the March 11th earthquake and tsunami are searching for mementos of their loved ones in Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jun 13:58 JST).

3 men arrested in connection with $7.5 mil robbery

Tokyo police have arrested 3 men linked to underground crime organizations on suspicion of masterminding Japan's largest-ever robbery. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jun 15:51 JST).

Palestinian draft resolution "investment in peace"

The Palestinian Ambassador to the United Nations, Riyad Mansour, has stressed the significance of the draft resolution on statehood that will be submitted to the General Assembly in September. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jun 15:23 JST).

Fukushima City expands radiation checks

Fukushima City has begun monitoring radiation levels at more than 1,000 additional sites to respond to its residents' concerns about possible contamination after the disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jun 16:49 JST).

Tokyo governor: consider 2020 Olympic bid

Tokyo Governor Shintaro Ishihara says the city should consider bidding for the 2020 Summer Olympics and rally support across Japan, including areas hit by the March 11th quake and tsunami. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jun 16:49 JST).

Panel to discuss radioactive sludge disposal

Japan's land ministry has set up an expert panel to examine ways to deal with radioactive sludge. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jun 17:51 JST).

N.Korea urges S.Korea to discuss tourism project

North Korea has called on South Korea to start negotiations on dealing with the South's facilities for a suspended inter-Korean tourism project at the North's Mount Kumgang. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jun 18:22 JST).

Power Fed. chief wants nuke plants restarted soon

The head of the Federation of Electric Power Companies in Japan says he will seek the understanding of regional municipalities for an early restart of nuclear plant operations. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jun 18:28 JST).

TEPCO resumes test of water decontamination system

Tokyo Electric Power Company has resumed test-runs of a system to decontaminate highly radioactive water at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. If all goes well, TEPCO plans to put the system into full operation later on Friday. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jun 18:22 JST).

China plans to boost offshore surveillance

China reportedly plans to double the number of its surveillance boats to ensure protection of the country's maritime interests. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jun 19:48 JST).

Local govts skeptical about sludge guidelines

NHK has found that local authorities are skeptical about government guidelines on the handling of radioactive sludge. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jun 19:44 JST).

Emperor, Empress meet Indonesian president

The Emperor and Empress have expressed their gratitude to Indonesia for its relief assistance following the March 11th earthquake and tsunami. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jun 20:13 JST).

TEPCO announces revised reactor cooling plan

The operator of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has released a revised plan that sets a one-month target for cooling down the reactors. Measures to control workers' exposure to radiation were also added for the first time. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jun 19:48 JST).

Tighter radiation control urged for nuke workers

A labor organization has urged health authorities to strictly control radiation exposure of workers at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jun 20:51 JST).

Greek PM announces Cabinet reshuffle

Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou has reshuffled his Cabinet to counter growing public anger over proposed austerity measures. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jun 20:51 JST).

May department store sales

Sales at department stores in Japan fell year-on-year for the 3rd straight month in May. That's because of the lingering impact of the triple catastrophe in March. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jun 20:51 JST).

Water decontamination system goes online

A system to decontaminate highly radioactive water has gone into service at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jun 20:51 JST).

Mazda to build new plant in Mexico

Japanese automaker Mazda Motor has announced that it will build an assembly plant in Mexico to boost sales in the newly emerging economies of Central and South America. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jun 21:18 JST).

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