Kan reaffirms commitment to Futenma relocation
Prime Minister Naoto Kan has reaffirmed his commitment to relocating the US Marines' Futenma Air Station within Okinawa prefecture. (NHK World Daily News, 16 Jul 6:30 JST).
Earthquake survivors get debt relief
The Japanese government and banks have developed guidelines for providing debt relief to survivors of the earthquake and tsunami. (NHK World Daily News, 16 Jul 6:30 JST).
North Korea to hold international exhibition
North Korea will hold its first international product exhibition at a special economic zone to attract foreign investments. (NHK World Daily News, 16 Jul 6:30 JST).
8 European banks fail stress tests
Eight European banks are being required to boost their capital reserves after failing stress tests. (NHK World Daily News, 16 Jul 6:30 JST).
Fukushima reactors 1-3 stabilized
The Japanese government and Tokyo Electric Power Company say they have stabilized the crippled reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. (NHK World Daily News, 16 Jul 8:04 JST).
19 killed in massive Syria demonstrations
At least 19 people have been killed in Syria after security forces fired on anti-government protesters. (NHK World Daily News, 16 Jul 8:04 JST).
Italian parliament approves austerity package
Italy has approved a 48 billion euro austerity package aimed at slashing the country's deficit by 2014. (NHK World Daily News, 16 Jul 8:04 JST).
32 countries recognize Libya's opposition council
Over 30 countries, including the United States, Japan, and European and Arab nations, have recognized Libya's opposition National Transitional Council as the country's legitimate governing authority. (NHK World Daily News, 16 Jul 9:29 JST).
Campbell: US to make proposals on S. China Sea
US Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell says the United States will make new proposals on the territorial disputes in the South China Sea at the ASEAN Regional Forum later this month. (NHK World Daily News, 16 Jul 10:49 JST).
Obama aims to send humans to Mars
US President Barack Obama says he aims to send humans to Mars, adding that the end of the space shuttle program ushers in a new era in manned spaceflight. (NHK World Daily News, 16 Jul 10:58 JST).
Radioactive cesium detected in Fukushima shiitake
Radioactive cesium exceeding the government standard has been detected in shiitake mushrooms grown indoors in 2 cities in Fukushima Prefecture, about 60 kilometers from the troubled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. This is the first detection of radioactive cesium exceeding the standard in produce grown in greenhouses in the prefecture since the nuclear accident. (NHK World Daily News, 16 Jul 12:26 JST).
Kansai Electric to shut down reactor
Kansai Electric Power Company says it will temporarily shut down a reactor at its nuclear power plant in Fukui Prefecture due to trouble in an emergency cooling system. The reactor is one of 19 currently operating in Japan. (NHK World Daily News, 16 Jul 14:01 JST).
Obama, Dalai Lama meeting draws China protests
US President Barack Obama is expected to meet the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, at the White House on Saturday, triggering strong protests from China. (NHK World Daily News, 16 Jul 15:31 JST).
Tokyo declares bid to host 2020 Summer Olympics
Tokyo has formally announced its bid to host the 2020 Summer Olympics, despite its recent failure to secure the previous edition of the games. (NHK World Daily News, 16 Jul 16:43 JST).
More beef cattle fed with contaminated hay
Fukushima Prefecture has identified 5 additional farms where straw contaminated with high levels of radioactive cesium was used as cattle feed. (NHK World Daily News, 16 Jul 22:18 JST).
Sharp to partner with Hon Hai in LCD manufacturing
Major electronics firm Sharp and Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry have agreed to set up a joint company to procure parts and materials. (NHK World Daily News, 16 Jul 22:18 JST).
Lawyers join hands to stop nuclear power plants
Lawyers from around Japan are joining hands to take legal action to shutdown nuclear power plants. (NHK World Daily News, 16 Jul 22:17 JST).
Palestinian envoy seeks Japan's support to join UN
A Palestinian envoy has sought Japan's support for the Palestine Authority's bid to become a full member of the United Nations as an independent state. (NHK World Daily News, 16 Jul 22:18 JST).
Niigata mayor visits Vladivostok
The mayor of Niigata City hopes that the APEC summit to be hosted by Vladivostok in 2012 will lead to deeper economic ties between Japan and the Russian Far East. (NHK World Daily News, 16 Jul 22:18 JST).
Kan visits base of Fukushima Daiichi operations
Prime Minister Naoto Kan has visited a facility that serves as a base camp for efforts to contain the nuclear accident at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant. (NHK World Daily News, 16 Jul 22:17 JST).
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