Ancient court music played in Hiraizumi
Ancient Japanese court music was performed at Motsuji temple in Hiraizumi on Saturday to mark the district's new World Heritage status. (NHK World Daily News, 03 Jul 3:10 JST).
Thailand's general election
Thailand will hold a general election on Sunday, with the country still reeling from last year's massive anti-government rallies that left 90 people dead. (NHK World Daily News, 03 Jul 3:14 JST).
Kvitova wins Wimbledon title
At Wimbledon, Petra Kvitova from the Czech Republic took the ladies' singles title by defeating Russia's Maria Sharapova. (NHK World Daily News, 03 Jul 3:10 JST).
Mango-eating contest in India
A housewife has been crowned India's mango-eating champion by chomping her way through 1.4 kilograms of the fruit in three minutes. (NHK World Daily News, 03 Jul 7:56 JST).
TEPCO improves circulation cooling system
The operator of the troubled Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant says the reactor cooling system is now fully recycling its water. (NHK World Daily News, 03 Jul 7:56 JST).
Monaco's Prince Albert II marries
Monaco's Prince Albert the Second exchanged marriage vows with South African Charlene Wittstock in a star-studded ceremony on Saturday. (NHK World Daily News, 03 Jul 7:56 JST).
COP 17: aims at extending Kyoto protocol
South Africa, which will chair the UN climate change conference in Durban in November, says it wants to secure an extension of the Kyoto Protocol. (NHK World Daily News, 03 Jul 9:01 JST).
Euro zone approves loan to Greece
The finance ministers of 17 euro zone countries have officially approved the latest urgent loans to Greece, following the Greek parliament's approval of fiscal austerity bills. (NHK World Daily News, 03 Jul 7:56 JST).
"National Dialogue" begins in Bahrain
Talks between Bahrain's opposition and pro-government groups started on Saturday, aiming at containing the religious conflict in the Gulf state. (NHK World Daily News, 03 Jul 11:00 JST).
Japan's business delegation visits Europe
A delegation of Japanese business leaders is visiting Europe, beginning on Sunday, to exchange views on nuclear power generation. (NHK World Daily News, 03 Jul 11:00 JST).
Kansai Electric suspends Himeji thermal plant
Kansai Electric Power Company has suspended use of a generator at its thermal power plant in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, due to mechanical problems, amid fear of power shortages this summer. (NHK World Daily News, 03 Jul 11:00 JST).
First Boeing 787 flies to Japan
The new passenger aircraft from US aerospace giant Boeing, the 787 Dreamliner, flew to Japan for the first time on Sunday morning. (NHK World Daily News, 03 Jul 12:58 JST).
Hose leaking water at Fukushima No.5 reactor
The operator of the troubled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant says a hose has been leaking seawater used to cool the No.5 reactor, which is currently in a state of cold shutdown. (NHK World Daily News, 03 Jul 12:58 JST).
Voting underway in Thai general election
Voters in Thailand are casting ballots in a general election, with the country still reeling from last year's massive anti-government rallies that left 90 people dead. (NHK World Daily News, 03 Jul 15:00 JST).
New nuke minister inspects radiation monitoring
Japan's new nuclear crisis minister has inspected the monitoring of radiation levels in the evacuation zone around the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. (NHK World Daily News, 03 Jul 16:58 JST).
Cooling resumes at Fukushima No.5 reactor
The operator of the troubled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant says cooling functions have resumed at the No.5 reactor. (NHK World Daily News, 03 Jul 16:58 JST).
Anti-China protests held in Vietnam for 5th Sunday
An anti-Chinese protest was held for the 5th consecutive Sunday in Vietnam over the sovereignty of islands in the South China Sea. (NHK World Daily News, 03 Jul 17:07 JST).
Mobile phone firms promote disaster warning system
Japanese mobile phone firms are promoting a new warning system for natural disasters. (NHK World Daily News, 03 Jul 23:21 JST).
Pedestrian zone officially reopens in Akihabara
A vehicle-free zone for pedestrians has officially reopened in Tokyo's Akihabara district. (NHK World Daily News, 03 Jul 23:21 JST).
Anime Expo excites fans in Los Angeles
Thousands of anime fans are enjoying Anime Expo, the largest animation fair in the United States. The event features Japanese animation, computer games and other pop culture. (NHK World Daily News, 03 Jul 23:21 JST).
Thai opposition set for victory
Thai media reports that the main opposition party is likely to win a majority in Sunday's lower house election. (NHK World Daily News, 03 Jul 23:21 JST).
Chinese workers arrive at Kunashiri
The Russian authorities in the Northern Territories have allowed a farm on one of disputed islands to hire Chinese workers despite Japan's opposition to any economic activities that involve other countries. (NHK World Daily News, 03 Jul 23:21 JST).
Seattle man accused in 1957 Illinois slaying
A 71-year-old man has been accused of killing a 7-year-old girl in the US state of Illinois more than half a century ago. (NHK World Daily News, 03 Jul 23:21 JST).
Preparations underway for nitrogen injection
Preparations are underway to start injecting nitrogen into the Number 3 reactor at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant by July 17th. (NHK World Daily News, 03 Jul 23:21 JST).
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