Japan, Mekong nations voice concerns over N.Korea
The foreign ministers of Japan and 5 Asian countries located along the Mekong River have expressed concern over North Korea's uranium enrichment. (NHK World Daily News, 22 Jul 2:14 JST).
WFP's video shows starving children in East Africa
The World Food Program has posted video footage of people who are believed to have fled Somalia, the nation hardest hit by famine. (NHK World Daily News, 22 Jul 2:14 JST).
Lockheed pushes Japan to choose F35 fighter jets
US fighter jet manufacturer Lockheed Martin has called on Japan to utilize its F-35 stealth fighter jet as the nation's next mainstay combat plane. (NHK World Daily News, 22 Jul 4:24 JST).
Prof. Nonaka speaks on cesium in rice straw
A Japanese expert on radiation in soil says radioactive materials on rice straw and soil must be monitored even if they are located far from the troubled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. (NHK World Daily News, 22 Jul 4:24 JST).
NASA commemorates shuttle's final landing
At the Kennedy Space Center, NASA staff celebrated the return of the shuttle Atlantis on Thursday. This concluded the space agency's shuttle program, which lasted for 30 years. (NHK World Daily News, 22 Jul 4:24 JST).
70% of Japan's nuclear reactors remains shut
37 nuclear reactors in Japan, or nearly 70 percent of them, remain shut. This includes 2 reactors operated by Kansai Electric Power Company in Fukui Prefecture that were recently closed for regular inspections. (NHK World Daily News, 22 Jul 7:27 JST).
Atlantis shown to media at close range
The media was allowed to come as close as 30 meters to Atlantis on Thursday shortly after it returned from its final space mission. (NHK World Daily News, 22 Jul 7:27 JST).
Eurozone leaders agree on new Greek rescue fund
Eurozone leaders have agreed on an additional rescue package for debt-ridden Greece, including voluntary contributions by banks and other private creditors. (NHK World Daily News, 22 Jul 5:49 JST).
Ito-Yokado sold beef linked to irradiated feed
Major supermarket operator Ito-Yokado says it sold over 2,600 kilograms of meat from beef cattle fed with rice straw contaminated with radioactive cesium exceeding the government limit. (NHK World Daily News, 22 Jul 7:59 JST).
Private banks agree to share Greek burden
Banks and private creditors holding Greek bonds have offered Greece a voluntary assistance scheme to contribute to the government's bailout plan. (NHK World Daily News, 22 Jul 8:13 JST).
IAEA chief to visit Fukushima plant next week
The chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency says he will visit the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant next week to view progress made in efforts to stabilize the troubled reactors there. (NHK World Daily News, 22 Jul 9:36 JST).
Hacker group releases "NATO documents"
A group of computer hackers called "Anonymous" has issued a statement protesting the arrest of its members by US investigators. It also posted documents online that it claimed to have obtained from NATO servers. (NHK World Daily News, 22 Jul 11:05 JST).
US envoy to S.Korea urges dialogue for North
The nominee for US ambassador to South Korea has urged North Korea to prove it is ready to return to the six-party talks on its nuclear program. (NHK World Daily News, 22 Jul 9:59 JST).
Somalia instability could hamper food aid
Instability in Somalia may hamper UN food aid operations, as the African country suffers from severe drought and famine. (NHK World Daily News, 22 Jul 11:05 JST).
Japan to attend East Asia Summit ministerial talks
Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto says he hopes to confirm the need to tackle political and security issues with Japan's regional partners and ensure maritime safety at an East Asia Summit meeting of foreign ministers. (NHK World Daily News, 22 Jul 11:36 JST).
External power supply cut at 2 Fukushima reactors
Tokyo Electric Power Company says part of the external power supply has been cut at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant due to a problem in the transmission lines. (NHK World Daily News, 22 Jul 11:42 JST).
N.Korean delegation in Bali for ASEAN forum
North Korea's Foreign Minister Pak Ui Chun has arrived in Bali, Indonesia, to attend the ASEAN Regional Forum. But a high ranking official in charge of the North's nuclear issues is traveling separately, raising speculation that the country may be working behind the scenes to make contact with members of the six-party talks. (NHK World Daily News, 22 Jul 12:14 JST).
Egypt's new cabinet sworn in
Egypt has a new Cabinet following a reshuffle prompted by demonstrators who sought the removal of officials tied to the former government. (NHK World Daily News, 22 Jul 13:35 JST).
Police white paper focuses on disaster-hit areas
Japanese police say they are taking measures to ensure safety and security in areas affected by the March 11th earthquake and tsunami. (NHK World Daily News, 22 Jul 12:14 JST).
Govt plans to buy up tainted beef
Agriculture Minister Michihiko Kano says the government will swiftly consider ways to buy up all beef contaminated with radioactive cesium at levels exceeding the national safety limits. (NHK World Daily News, 22 Jul 12:44 JST).
Kaieda: Decision needed on nuclear exports
Japan's trade and industry minister Banri Kaieda says cabinet ministers must reach an agreement on whether to continue promoting exports of nuclear power plants. (NHK World Daily News, 22 Jul 12:17 JST).
Education minister: check school food for safety
Japan's education minister Yoshiaki Takaki says he wants a thorough check of school meals to make sure they do not contain radiation-tainted ingredients. (NHK World Daily News, 22 Jul 12:57 JST).
10 dead in Malawi anti-government protests
A crackdown on anti-government demonstrators in the southern African nation of Malawi has left at least 10 people dead. (NHK World Daily News, 22 Jul 14:00 JST).
Hamaoka operator to build 18m-high embankment
The operator of the Hamaoka nuclear power plant in central Japan plans to build an 18-meter-high embankment by December next year to prevent tsunami damage to the facility. (NHK World Daily News, 22 Jul 16:33 JST).
Government releases paper on economy and finance
A Japanese government report says it's essential to make the country's economy more resilient to crises. (NHK World Daily News, 22 Jul 14:39 JST).
US welcomes South China Sea guidelines
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has welcomed guidelines by ASEAN nations and China on settling territorial disputes in the South China Sea. She is also believed to have urged China to take additional measures such as securing free navigation in the waters. (NHK World Daily News, 22 Jul 18:15 JST).
Remains of Nazi Hess removed from pilgrimage grave
In Germany, the bones of former Nazi leader Rudolf Hess have been removed from his grave after it became a pilgrimage site for right-wing extremists. (NHK World Daily News, 22 Jul 18:19 JST).
Nuclear watchdog orders stress tests
Japan's nuclear watchdog has instructed power utilities to carry out additional safety tests on their nuclear plants. (NHK World Daily News, 22 Jul 18:22 JST).
North, South Korea nuclear envoys meet
The chief nuclear envoys of North and South Korea have met for the first time in more than 2 and a half years, raising hopes for a resumption of the six-party talks on the North's nuclear program. (NHK World Daily News, 22 Jul 16:59 JST).
East Asia Summit ministers meet in Bali
The 18-nation East Asian Summit has begun a meeting of foreign ministers in Bali, Indonesia. (NHK World Daily News, 22 Jul 18:19 JST).
TEPCO probes Fukushima blackout
Tokyo Electric Power Company is investigating the cause of a sudden power failure at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. The blackout halted the cooling of a spent fuel pool for 5 hours. (NHK World Daily News, 22 Jul 20:23 JST).
Nuclear chiefs of 2 Koreas meet in Bali
The chief nuclear envoys of North and South Korea have met for the first time in more than 2 and half years, raising hopes for a return of the six-party talks on the North's nuclear program. (NHK World Daily News, 22 Jul 18:33 JST).
Bus fire kills 41 in China
A bus has caught fire on a highway in China's inland province of Henan, killing 41 people and injuring 6 others on board. (NHK World Daily News, 22 Jul 20:20 JST).
2 Koreas agree to work on 6-party talks
North and South Korea have agreed to cooperate toward the early resumption of the six-party talks on the North's nuclear program. (NHK World Daily News, 22 Jul 21:02 JST).
China says Senkaku skipper's indictment illegal
China has criticized a decision by a Japanese citizen panel to indict the captain of a Chinese trawler that collided with Japanese patrol boats near the Senkaku Islands in September of last year. (NHK World Daily News, 22 Jul 21:04 JST).
Keidanren calls for strong political leadership
Japanese business leaders are calling for strong political leadership to help the country recover from the devastation of the March disaster and create a new Japan. (NHK World Daily News, 22 Jul 20:26 JST).
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