Reports on Fukushima reactors made public
Japan's Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency has made public on its website documents revealing what happened at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant after the March 11th earthquake and tsunami. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jun 8:56 JST).
US urges multilateral talks on South China Sea
A senior US official has indicated he will urge China to engage in multilateral talks on the South China Sea to resolve territorial disputes in the region. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jun 10:43 JST).
Japan's Crown Prince attends forum in Germany
Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito says he hopes Japan and Germany will seek new ways to join hands in disaster prevention. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jun 8:56 JST).
Croatia to join EU
Croatia is set to become the 28th member state of the EU in July 2013. Its application for membership was approved on Friday. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jun 8:56 JST).
Syrian troops fire on protesters, killing 11
Syrian forces opened fire on anti-government demonstrators after Friday prayers, killing at least 11 people. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jun 8:56 JST).
EU to review open border treaty
European Union leaders have agreed to review the bloc's passport-free zone. They are considering allowing countries to reinstate checks at borders in emergency situations. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jun 9:11 JST).
Japan, US, S.Korea to hold talks on N.Korea
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says Japan, the United States, and South Korea are planning a trilateral meeting of their foreign ministers soon to discuss issues relating to North Korea. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jun 12:33 JST).
TEPCO unable to gauge No.2 reactor water level
The operator of the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant says it still cannot obtain accurate data on the water level and pressure of the Number 2 reactor. It says a provisional measuring device installed earlier this week is not operating properly. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jun 13:21 JST).
Google probed by US Federal Trade Commission
The US Federal Trade Commission has begun a formal investigation into whether Internet search giant Google is hindering fair competition through its business dominance. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jun 13:21 JST).
S.Korea marks 61 years since start of Korean War
South Korean Prime Minister Kim Hwang Sik has reiterated a call on North Korea to no longer stage further military provocations. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jun 15:04 JST).
NY Senate legalizes same sex marriage
The New York State Senate has approved a bill to legalize same sex marriage. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jun 22:12 JST).
Panel proposes tax increase to fund reconstruction
A government panel has compiled a set of proposals on how to rebuild areas devastated by the March 11th disaster that includes increasing taxes. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jun 22:12 JST).
Service held ahead of ancient pagoda renovation
A service was held at a temple in Japan's ancient capital of Nara to pray for the safety of a major renovation work on an 8th century pagoda. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jun 22:12 JST).
Local leaders oppose US landing drill on Mage Is.
Mayors of municipalities in Kagoshima Prefecture have reiterated their opposition to the proposed transfer of US aircraft landing drills to an uninhabited island in the southwestern prefecture. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jun 22:07 JST).
Restaurant chains raise price of eel dishes
Major restaurant chains are raising the price of eel dishes ahead of the peak summer season. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jun 22:06 JST).
Vietnamese in Japan protest against China
Amid growing tensions between Vietnam and China over disputed islands in the South China Sea, Vietnamese residents in Japan marched through the streets of central Tokyo on Saturday to protest against China. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jun 22:12 JST).
Coca Cola to raise drink prices
The world's largest soft drink maker Coca Cola has announced it will raise prices in the United States from 3 to 4 percent from the end of July. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jun 22:06 JST).
Resumption of decontamination system not in sight
The operator of the troubled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has still not resumed operations of a system to decontaminate highly radioactive water. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jun 22:05 JST).
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