US unemployment rate rises for 3rd month in a row
The US economy gained just 18,000 jobs in June, far worse than the markets' expectation of 100,000. (NHK World Daily News, 09 Jul 6:14 JST).
Survey: radioactive materials found in plankton
A scientific survey has found radioactive substances in plankton collected from the seafloor off Fukushima Prefecture. (NHK World Daily News, 09 Jul 6:14 JST).
Govt. explains Genkai nuke plant safety measures
The Japanese government held a meeting in Saga Prefecture, western Japan, on Friday to tell local residents about safety measures being taken to enable nuclear reactors in the area to be restarted. (NHK World Daily News, 09 Jul 6:17 JST).
US returns artifacts taken from Iraq during war
The United States has returned about 30 artifacts illegally taken from Iraq during the US-led war. (NHK World Daily News, 09 Jul 6:14 JST).
Radiation detected in beef from Fukushima
Beef from Fukushima Prefecture has been found to contain levels of radiation that exceed Japan's safety standards. (NHK World Daily News, 09 Jul 6:14 JST).
Space shuttle Atlantis lifts off
The space shuttle Atlantis has successfully lifted off on Friday and is on its way to the International Space Station. (NHK World Daily News, 09 Jul 6:14 JST).
Republic of South Sudan gains independence
South Sudan became an independent nation on Saturday following decades of armed conflict. (NHK World Daily News, 09 Jul 6:25 JST).
BOJ to upgrade economic assessment
Japan's central bank will upgrade its overall economic assessment to reflect gains in production capacity as the nation recovers from the March 11th earthquake and tsunami. (NHK World Daily News, 09 Jul 8:58 JST).
More than 120 dead in Congo plane crash
A passenger plane has crashed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing more than 120 people. (NHK World Daily News, 09 Jul 6:14 JST).
China, RP discuss differences over islands
China and the Philippines have agreed not to let territorial disputes in the South China Sea affect their broader relations. (NHK World Daily News, 09 Jul 8:58 JST).
Less than 1/3 in France, UK support nuclear power
A survey in 5 European countries shows that less than one third of French and British people support nuclear power generation. (NHK World Daily News, 09 Jul 9:25 JST).
TEPCO: 13.1 meter tsunami hit Fukushima plant
The operator of the troubled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant estimates that the facility was hit by a tsunami as high as 13 meters on March 11th. (NHK World Daily News, 09 Jul 9:05 JST).
Japan, US, Australia to hold South China Sea drill
Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force is to hold a joint drill with the US and Australian navies in the South China Sea on Saturday. (NHK World Daily News, 09 Jul 9:47 JST).
Egyptians angered by release of 7 policemen
Protesters took to the streets across Egypt on Friday to oppose the release of 7 police officers accused of killing demonstrators during the uprising earlier this year. (NHK World Daily News, 09 Jul 10:52 JST).
UN to send peacekeepers to South Sudan
The UN Security Council has approved a peacekeeping mission to South Sudan. (NHK World Daily News, 09 Jul 11:58 JST).
Sharp opens photovoltaic panel plant in Italy
Japan's major electronics firm Sharp and its Italian partners have opened a solar cell plant on the Italian island of Sicily. (NHK World Daily News, 09 Jul 12:20 JST).
Govt., TEPCO draw roadmap to reactor decommission
A roadmap toward decommissioning of the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant indicates that the removal of melted nuclear fuel rods at the plant may begin in 10 years. (NHK World Daily News, 09 Jul 13:49 JST).
Ceremony held ahead of Nagoya tourney
Top sumo wrestlers and executives of the sumo association prayed for safety during the first official tournament to be held in 6 months. (NHK World Daily News, 09 Jul 15:27 JST).
Consumer price inflation index tops 6% in China
China's consumer price index increased over 6 percent last month, despite the government's monetary tightening measures. (NHK World Daily News, 09 Jul 16:02 JST).
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