Slow start for China's high-speed railway
A number of trains on China's new high-speed rail line linking Beijing and Shanghai have broken down in the 2 weeks since the line opened. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 5:35 JST).
NATO and Libyan rebels hold unofficial meeting
NATO leaders have told Libyan rebels that the organization will continue military operations against the government of Muammar al-Qadhafi. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 5:35 JST).
Brazil plane crash kills all 16 on board
A small passenger plane crashed just after taking off from Brazil's northeastern city of Recife on Wednesday, killing all 16 people on board. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 5:35 JST).
India bomb blasts kill at least 17
Three explosions have rocked India's commercial hub of Mumbai, killing at least 17 people and wounding more than 140 others. Local police suspect terrorists are to blame. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 1:31 JST).
South Sudan's UN membership recommended
The UN Security Council says it will recommend that the world body welcome the new nation of South Sudan as its 193rd member state. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 5:35 JST).
TEPCO urged to tighten workers' radiation control
Japan's Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency has urged the operator of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant to tighten controls on workers' radiation exposure. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 7:51 JST).
At least 17 killed in India bomb blasts
A series of powerful explosions has killed at least 17 people and wounded more than 140 others in India's financial capital, Mumbai. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 7:51 JST).
Japan advances to women's soccer World Cup final
Japan has advanced to its first-ever final in FIFA Women's World Cup in Germany, after a 3-1 win over Sweden on Wednesday. The United States won the other semifinal against France 3-1. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 7:51 JST).
Halting reactors would increase CO2 emissions
The Japanese government says annual carbon dioxide emissions would increase by 210 million tons if the country were to shift from nuclear power to fossil fuels. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 9:57 JST).
Mixed reaction greets shift from nuclear power
Prime Minister Naoto Kan's new initiative to reduce Japan's dependence on nuclear power has drawn both support and criticism. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 10:22 JST).
Agency yet to finalize stress test plan
Japan's nuclear safety agency has yet to finalize plans for new safety checks on the nation's nuclear power plants, despite being asked to do so in a week. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 9:57 JST).
US task force calls for more nuclear safety steps
A task force of the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has compiled a set of recommendations to make the country's nuclear power plants better prepared for natural disasters including earthquakes and tsunami. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 11:54 JST).
ASEAN drafts code of conduct for South China Sea
Southeast Asian nations are drafting a code of conduct that will govern actions in the South China Sea. The draft will be presented to China at a meeting of ASEAN member states next week. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 11:54 JST).
US and Russia to broaden cooperation
The United States and Russia have agreed to improve bilateral relations by tightening cooperation on a variety of issues, including Iran's nuclear program and the ongoing conflict in Libya. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 11:54 JST).
White House concern over Marine transfer fund cut
The White House has expressed concern over the Senate's possible rejection of funding for the transfer of US Marines from the southern Japanese island of Okinawa to the US Pacific territory of Guam. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 10:46 JST).
Tokyo jubilant over women's soccer win
Newspaper publishers distributed special editions on Thursday morning on the Japanese women's soccer team advancing to the final of the FIFA World Cup. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 11:54 JST).
Bernanke: Fed ready for new stimulus
US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says the central bank is ready for additional economic stimulus measures if necessary. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 12:31 JST).
Investigation underway into Mumbai explosions
Indian authorities are investigating the 3 deadly explosions in its commercial capital of Mumbai as a coordinated terrorist attack. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 13:50 JST).
Nitrogen injection to begin at No.3 reactor
The operator of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant is set to begin injecting nitrogen into the No.3 reactor containment vessel to prevent a hydrogen explosion. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 12:31 JST).
Moody's threatens to downgrade US credit rating
Moody's Investors Service says it may downgrade the rating for US government bonds if lawmakers fail to raise the country's debt limits. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 12:40 JST).
Overseas media call Japan's victory a surprise
Overseas media have called Japan's victory over Sweden in the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup on Wednesday a surprise, and praised the performance of the team. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 13:52 JST).
Edano: Japan discussing a nuclear-free society
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary says Prime Minister Naoto Kan's Wednesday announcement will lead to a national discussion on how to realize a nuclear-free society. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 15:25 JST).
Lithuania studying Japanese bids for nuke plant
Lithuanian Prime Minister Andrius Kubilius has expressed willingness to use Japanese technology in a new nuclear power plant proposed for the Baltic country. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 15:05 JST).
Sekisui and JGC to sell eco homes in Saudi Arabia
Two Japanese companies will launch a joint business to sell energy-efficient homes in Saudi Arabia. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 15:05 JST).
China hints at further curbs on rare earth exports
China says domestic demand has surged for rare earth metals, which are indispensable to large-scale development projects including the construction of high-speed railways. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 16:10 JST).
New US commander vows to deter North's aggression
The new commander of US forces in South Korea has vowed to deter any aggression or provocations on the Korean Peninsula. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 19:26 JST).
Fukushima plant suffers a leak in water filtering
A system for decontaminating and recycling radioactive wastewater at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has been halted again after operating in fits and starts. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 19:26 JST).
Kyushu Electric delays restart of Sendai reactor
Kyushu Electric Power Company on Thursday announced the postponement of the restart of operations of the Number One nuclear reactor at its Sendai plant in the southwestern prefecture of Kagoshima, citing local opposition. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 16:59 JST).
Toshiba develops nuclear decontamination system
Japanese electronics maker Toshiba has developed a system to decontaminate radioactive wastewater at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant from early August. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 19:26 JST).
Kansai Power to halt more than half its reactors
Kansai Electric Power Company says it will temporarily shut down 2 nuclear power reactors in Fukui Prefecture next week for regular inspections. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 18:24 JST).
US nuclear submarine shown to media in Japan
The US Navy opened one of its largest nuclear-powered submarines to Japanese media on Thursday in an apparent show of deterrence against the growing military presence of China in the Pacific. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 19:43 JST).
Diet begins debate on renewable energy bill
Japan's Diet has begun discussing a bill to compel utilities to purchase solar, wind and other renewable energy. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 19:26 JST).
Foreign visitors to Japan down 36% in June
The number of foreign visitors to Japan in June was down 36 percent from a year earlier, for the 4th consecutive month of decline. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 19:25 JST).
India vows to investigate Mumbai blasts
India has vowed to investigate all terror groups to find out who was behind the 3 deadly blasts in its commercial capital Mumbai on Wednesday. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 21:52 JST).
Kansai Power to shelve MOX fuel plan in Takahama
Kansai Electric Power Company has postponed a plan to introduce recycled plutonium fuel at a reactor in its nuclear power plant in Fukui Prefecture. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 19:49 JST).
Afghan civilian deaths exceed 1,400 this year
The number of civilians killed in conflicts and terrorist attacks in Afghanistan in the first half of this year exceeded 1,400, the most since the fall of the Taliban regime a decade ago. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 20:40 JST).
Kyushu Power:141 people involved in e-mail scam
Kyushu Electric Power Company says an internal investigation uncovered 141 employees at its head office and affiliates who were involved in an e-mail scam to sway public support for restarting its Genkai nuclear power plant. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 20:40 JST).
Cesium found in hay at another farm in Fukushima
Radioactive cesium far exceeding safe limits has been detected in hay fed to cattle at a second farm near the crippled nuclear power plant in Fukushima Prefecture. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 21:52 JST).
Govt bans use of Korean Air
Japan has banned official trips on Korean Air Lines for a month to protest the carrier's flight demonstration over disputed islets in the Sea of Japan. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 21:52 JST).
Nitrogen injection starts at No. 3 reactor
The operator of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has started injecting nitrogen into the plant's No. 3 reactor's containment vessel to prevent a hydrogen explosion. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 21:52 JST).
Crisis min: cooling must precede evacuees' return
Japan's nuclear crisis minister says a cold shutdown of the crippled reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant must be achieved before the government allows evacuees to return to their homes near the plant. (NHK World Daily News, 14 Jul 22:30 JST).
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