NHK World News - July 19, 2011

Police officers killed in Uygur region

At least 4 police officers have been killed in an attack by armed men in China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (NHK World Daily News, 19 Jul 6:53 JST).

UN court orders Thai, Cambodian troops to withdraw

The International Court of Justice has ordered Cambodia and Thailand to withdraw their troops from a restive border area around a World Heritage temple. (NHK World Daily News, 19 Jul 6:53 JST).

Allen takes over Afghanistan command

US Marine Corps General John Allen has taken over command in Afghanistan, pledging to complete the US exit strategy by 2014. (NHK World Daily News, 19 Jul 6:53 JST).

ASEAN foreign ministers to discuss South China Sea

The foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are set to discuss a dispute over islands in the South China Sea. (NHK World Daily News, 19 Jul 6:53 JST).

Radioactive water in Fukushima poses challenge

The Japanese government and Tokyo Electric Power Company will announce on Tuesday a revised plan to bring the reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant under control. (NHK World Daily News, 19 Jul 6:53 JST).

S.Korea's returned treasure to be exhibited

South Korea's National Museum will begin showing treasures recently returned by France on Tuesday. (NHK World Daily News, 19 Jul 6:53 JST).

Japan's women's soccer team arrives home

Japan's women's soccer team has arrived home after winning their first World Cup. (NHK World Daily News, 19 Jul 11:17 JST).

Govt to define "cold shutdown"

The second-stage target to bring the nuclear disaster under control will involve achieving a cold shutdown, under which the disabled reactors are to be cooled down to about 100 degrees Celsius or lower. (NHK World Daily News, 19 Jul 9:42 JST).

Typhoon Ma-on affecting western Japan

A large and strong typhoon is sweeping over the ocean off Shikoku in western Japan, bringing part of Kochi Prefecture under its storm zone. (NHK World Daily News, 19 Jul 10:01 JST).

Japan, China to resume military talks

Japan will seek to discuss intensifying activities by the Chinese navy around Japan in defense talks next week. (NHK World Daily News, 19 Jul 10:55 JST).

Japan's cultural exchange event in Haiti

Japan has put on a show of its culture in Haiti, the first since the devastating earthquake there in January last year that left more than 200,000 people dead. (NHK World Daily News, 19 Jul 12:16 JST).

US officials meet Qadhafi aides face-to-face

US officials have met face-to-face with representatives of Muammar al-Qadhafi's government amid a military stalemate in Libya. (NHK World Daily News, 19 Jul 10:46 JST).

NRC to compile nuclear safety overhaul in 90 days

The top US nuclear chief says his agency will come up with directions on regulatory changes for safety at US nuclear power plants within 90 days. (NHK World Daily News, 19 Jul 11:17 JST).

Atlantis crew preparing for journey home

The crew of the space shuttle Atlantis is preparing for a final journey back to Earth, after delivering food and experiment equipment to the International Space Station. (NHK World Daily News, 19 Jul 11:43 JST).

All prefectures to check cattle feed

Japan's agriculture ministry will ask all 47 prefectures in the country to check rice straw used to feed cattle for possible radioactive contamination. (NHK World Daily News, 19 Jul 12:39 JST).

Typhoon Ma-on brings heavy rain to Kochi

A large and strong typhoon is sweeping over the ocean off Shikoku in western Japan, bringing record rainfall to Kochi Prefecture. (NHK World Daily News, 19 Jul 12:13 JST).

Yudhoyono urges ASEAN to settle issue with China

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has urged Southeast Asian countries to peacefully resolve their territorial disputes with China in the South China Sea. (NHK World Daily News, 19 Jul 14:21 JST).

Hinomaru on Empire State Building

New York's landmark Empire State Building was lit up in the colors of the Japanese flag on Monday to mark the nation's victory in the Women's World Cup soccer final. (NHK World Daily News, 19 Jul 16:13 JST).

Taiwan report;China deploys anti-ship missiles

A Taiwanese defense report says that China has already deployed part of the world's first anti-ship ballistic missiles to prevent US forces from intervening in a possible cross-strait conflict. (NHK World Daily News, 19 Jul 20:02 JST).

Vietnamese guests tour US Aegis destroyer

The US Navy has allowed Vietnamese guests to tour one of the Aegis-equipped destroyers that is participating in the 2 countries' joint maritime rescue exercise. (NHK World Daily News, 19 Jul 17:27 JST).

Govt renews Fukushima plant stabilization plan

The Japanese government has announced new stages of a plan to bring the troubled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant under control. (NHK World Daily News, 19 Jul 20:44 JST).

Cattle farmers seek compensation

Cattle farmers in Fukushima Prefecture affected by the suspension of local beef shipments are calling for compensation from the government and Tokyo Electric Power Company. (NHK World Daily News, 19 Jul 18:38 JST).

China seeks bilateral talks on sea disputes

China is seeking bilateral talks with individual members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations over territorial disputes in the South China Sea, rather than a multilateral approach. (NHK World Daily News, 19 Jul 20:01 JST).

Aung San Suu Kyi attends memorial for her father

Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has attended a government-sponsored commemorative ceremony for her father, independence leader General Aung San, who was assassinated exactly 64 years ago. (NHK World Daily News, 19 Jul 20:54 JST).

Atlantis headed back to Earth

The space shuttle Atlantis has separated from the orbiting International Space Station and is headed back to Earth on the final shuttle mission. (NHK World Daily News, 19 Jul 20:20 JST).

Typhoon Ma-on bringing heavy rain to Japan

A large and strong typhoon is bringing torrential rain to many areas of Japan. (NHK World Daily News, 19 Jul 22:06 JST).