Bombings kill 25 in Nigeria
Explosions at three beer gardens in Nigeria have killed at least 25 people. (NHK World Daily News, 28 Jun 2:19 JST).
Kan seeks 3 bills before resignation
Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan has named 3 bills related to post-disaster reconstruction efforts that he wants to enact before he steps down. (NHK World Daily News, 28 Jun 2:18 JST).
Radioactive ash found in waste incineration plant
An operator of waste incineration plants in Tokyo says it has found a high density of radioactive materials in ash at one of its plants. (NHK World Daily News, 28 Jun 2:19 JST).
China reveals huge local government debt
China has revealed for the first time that local government debt has bloated to 1.65 trillion dollars, nearly 30 percent of its gross domestic product. (NHK World Daily News, 28 Jun 6:37 JST).
France to invest in developing new reactor
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has pledged to invest 1 billion euros or 1.4 billion dollars to develop a next-generation nuclear reactor. (NHK World Daily News, 28 Jun 6:37 JST).
Nuclear plant operator skipped pipe check
The operator of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant says it skipped a scheduled test of the plant's water pipes on Monday, shortly before it was forced to suspend a water recycling operation due to leaks. (NHK World Daily News, 28 Jun 8:04 JST).
UNSC approves peacekeeping troops for Sudan
The UN Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution to send peacekeeping troops to the disputed Abyei region of central Sudan. (NHK World Daily News, 28 Jun 8:04 JST).
Radioactive strontium detected in seabed
Radioactive strontium has been detected for the first time on the seabed near the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. (NHK World Daily News, 28 Jun 8:54 JST).
China eyes UK rail project
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has expressed interest in having Chinese companies participate in a British rail project. The high-speed railway would connect London and Scotland. (NHK World Daily News, 28 Jun 9:54 JST).
Sumitomo Metals to acquire Standard Steel
Japan's Sumitomo Metal Industries will acquire a leading US manufacturer of railway wheels and axels, as a step toward winning contracts for US high-speed rail projects. (NHK World Daily News, 28 Jun 9:54 JST).
UN concerned about Libyan casualties
The UN political affairs chief has expressed concerns about civilian casualties from NATO-led airstrikes against forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar al-Qadhafi. (NHK World Daily News, 28 Jun 10:47 JST).
Lack of interpreter delays trial of Somali pirates
Pre-trial proceedings for 4 pirates claiming to be Somalis have stalled in Japan for lack of an interpreter. (NHK World Daily News, 28 Jun 11:52 JST).
Philip Morris to take action against Australia
Hong Kong-based Philip Morris Asia has announced that it will take legal action against the Australian government over its plans to ban tobacco companies from putting trademarks on cigarette packages. (NHK World Daily News, 28 Jun 12:02 JST).
N.Korea food aid program acutely short of funds
UN aid agencies have appealed for more international funding for food aid to North Korea, saying donors have provided less than a fifth of the amount needed this year. (NHK World Daily News, 28 Jun 10:46 JST).
Taiwan opens to solo Chinese travelers
In a new sign of trust, individual travelers from China are now allowed to visit Taiwan, which for decades has been open only to Chinese tour groups. (NHK World Daily News, 28 Jun 12:57 JST).
US Senate condemns China for show of force at sea
The US Senate has unanimously adopted a resolution condemning China's use of force in the South China Sea. The move comes amid rising tension between China and Southeast Asian nations over territorial disputes. (NHK World Daily News, 28 Jun 13:13 JST).
TEPCO checking water circulation system
The operator of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant is checking its trouble-hit water-recycling system to try and get it running again as soon as possible. (NHK World Daily News, 28 Jun 13:08 JST).
Wildfire threatens Los Alamos nuclear laboratory
Wildfire ravaging the western US state of New Mexico now threatens the Los Alamos National Laboratory, the country's leading nuclear weapons research center. (NHK World Daily News, 28 Jun 12:57 JST).
N.Korean leader Kim Jong Il may visit Russia
Officials in the Russian Far East say preparations are underway for a possible visit by North Korean leader Kim Jong Il. If Kim makes the trip, he will likely hold talks with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. (NHK World Daily News, 28 Jun 14:42 JST).
TEPCO president apologizes to shareholders
The president of Tokyo Electric Power Company apologized for the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant accident at a shareholders' meeting on Tuesday. (NHK World Daily News, 28 Jun 15:19 JST).
Hosono wants to shrink evacuation zone in July
Japan's newly appointed minister in charge of the nuclear disaster says he hopes to shrink the evacuation zone around the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant by mid-July. (NHK World Daily News, 28 Jun 16:13 JST).
At least 28 killed in bus accident in Bolivia
A bus went off the road and plunged into a ravine in southern Bolivia on Sunday, killing at least 28 people. (NHK World Daily News, 28 Jun 16:13 JST).
Japan ranks 4th in PC reading comprehension
An international assessment of children's computer reading comprehension has put Japan 4th among 19 countries and regions surveyed. (NHK World Daily News, 28 Jun 17:38 JST).
Govt signs agreement with hepatitis B patients
Japan's government has signed a basic agreement to pay damages to people infected with hepatitis B through a state immunization program. (NHK World Daily News, 28 Jun 18:46 JST).
Sony shareholders demand management change
Sony shareholders have demanded a change in the company's management to take responsibility for the massive online security breach in April. (NHK World Daily News, 28 Jun 16:08 JST).
Japan, Indonesia to cooperate on gas production
The Japan Bank for International Cooperation has signed a memorandum with Indonesia's BPMIGAS to boost natural gas production in Indonesia. (NHK World Daily News, 28 Jun 18:46 JST).
TEPCO starts covering No.1 reactor building
The operator of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has begun building a giant polyester shield over the damaged Number 1 reactor building to contain the spread of radiation. (NHK World Daily News, 28 Jun 20:07 JST).
Kan orders to draw up basic reconstruction plan
Prime Minister Naoto Kan has instructed a government task force for rebuilding areas devastated by the March 11th disaster to draw up a basic reconstruction plan by the end of July. (NHK World Daily News, 28 Jun 19:06 JST).
TEPCO shareholders pressure utility management
The management of Tokyo Electric Power Company has come under severe criticism from shareholders over its handling of the accident at its Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. (NHK World Daily News, 28 Jun 20:38 JST).
Iran test-fires ballistic missiles
Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards have test-fired 14 ballistic missiles as part of a military exercise. (NHK World Daily News, 28 Jun 18:46 JST).
China's railway filing for patent
China says it's applying for patents overseas for high-speed railway technologies it has developed with the help of technology transfers from Japan and other countries. The move may develop into a dispute with foreign companies that extended their support to China. (NHK World Daily News, 28 Jun 19:06 JST).
TEPCO restarts water-circulation cooling
The operator of the troubled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has restarted its new water-recycling cooling system after repairing leaky pipes. (NHK World Daily News, 28 Jun 19:15 JST).
Lady Gaga sued over charity wristband sales
Pop star Lady Gaga has been sued over sales of charity wristbands for relief efforts following the March 11th earthquake and tsunami in Japan. (NHK World Daily News, 28 Jun 20:07 JST).
TEPCO injects nitrogen into No.2 reactor
The Tokyo Electric Power Company began injecting nitrogen into the containment vessel of the No.2 reactor at the Fukushima nuclear plant on Tuesday night to prevent hydrogen explosions. (NHK World Daily News, 28 Jun 20:39 JST).
Japan to launch intelligence satellite in August
Japan plans to launch an information-gathering satellite using the country's mainstay H2A rocket in August. (NHK World Daily News, 28 Jun 20:07 JST).
Released Chinese activist kept under close watch
Chinese authorities are closely watching one of the country's human rights activists, Hu Jia, despite his recent release from jail. (NHK World Daily News, 28 Jun 20:16 JST).
New TEPCO president interviewed
The new president of the Tokyo Electric Power Company has told NHK that he will do everything he can to control the crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. (NHK World Daily News, 28 Jun 21:09 JST).
Philippines and US conduct naval drills
The Philippines and the US have begun joint naval exercises near the Spratly islands in the South China Sea amid rising tension between China and Southeast Asian nations over disputed islands in the waters. (NHK World Daily News, 28 Jun 22:02 JST).
Bombardier plane develops engine trouble
Japan's transport authorities are investigating a Canadian-made Bombardier plane that made an emergency landing at Osaka airport on Monday after developing engine trouble. (NHK World Daily News, 28 Jun 22:02 JST).
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