No end to Thailand-Cambodia dispute in sight
Thailand and Cambodia are still divided over how to proceed with dialogue over disputed border territory near a temple that's a World Heritage Site. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jul 9:09 JST).
Fitch says it would Greece in default
Fitch ratings agency has announced that the new aid package for Greece will put the country into restricted default. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jul 9:08 JST).
Moves to enhance two Koreas dialogue are increasing
Moves to enhance dialogue between North and South Korea may have increased after Friday's agreement by the two Koreas on cooperation toward the early resumption of the 6-party talks on the North's nuclear program. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jul 9:09 JST).
Norwegian PM says the situation is serious
Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg has held a telephone interview with a Norwegian TV station. He said that the situation has become very serious. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jul 9:09 JST).
Surin: China & ASEAN need confidence-building
The Secretary General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations says its member nations and China should quickly begin to work toward creating confidence-building for resolving territorial disputes in the South China Sea. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jul 9:08 JST).
Oslo bombing kills 7
A huge explosion in the heart of the Norwegian capital Oslo killed 7 people on Friday. The incident was followed by a shooting at a youth camp of Norway's ruling party outside Oslo that left at least 9 people dead. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jul 9:08 JST).
Terror group claims responsibility for bomb attack
A group, believed to be of Islamic extremists, has posted a statement on its website hinting they are responsible for Friday's blast and shootings. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jul 9:08 JST).
Kansai leaders push Japan tours to Chinese
Political and business leaders from western Japan are visiting China in an effort to lure Chinese tourists. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jul 9:25 JST).
US official cautious about dialogue with N.Korea
A senior US State Department official has expressed caution about holding bilateral talks with North Korea on resuming six-party talks on the North's nuclear program. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jul 10:15 JST).
Obama, Republicans fail to agree on debt issue
US President Barack Obama says talks with the Republican Party have broken down over raising the country's debt limit to avoid a possible government default. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jul 12:48 JST).
Severe heatwave hits East Coast of US
A severe heat wave has been hitting the Midwest and East Coast of the United States since the start of this week. At least 22 people are said to have died of heat stress or heat stroke. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jul 9:34 JST).
Explosion, shooting kill 87 in Norway
Norwegian police say a huge explosion in central Oslo and a shooting attack outside the capital have left at least 87 people dead. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jul 11:38 JST).
Canada court decides to extradite Chinese fugitive
A Canadian court has decided to extradite a Chinese fugitive who allegedly played a role in China's largest smuggling case in the 1990s. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jul 11:57 JST).
Anti-government demonstrations continue in Syria
Hundreds of thousands of Syrians took to the streets in major cities on Friday to demand that President Bashar al-Assad leave power. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jul 10:52 JST).
At least 80 killed in shooting rampage
Oslo police say at least 80 people were shot to death on Utoeya island outside the Norwegian capital. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jul 11:09 JST).
TEPCO to eliminate gangsters from nuclear projects
The operator of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant is stepping up efforts to prevent gangsters from earning money in projects for bringing the crisis under control. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jul 13:41 JST).
Eyewitness accounts
A youth camp official, who was on the opposite shore from the island where the shootings took place, has spoken to local media about the incident. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jul 14:29 JST).
Qadhafi's government and opposition group to meet
Libya's Muammar al-Qadhafi's government and a group opposing the Colonel will meet under United Nations mediation to break the military stalemate in the country. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jul 13:52 JST).
Strong earthquake hits Iwate
A strong earthquake hit Iwate Prefecture on Saturday afternoon. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jul 13:52 JST).
At least 87 killed in Norway attacks
At least 87 people have died in a series of attacks in Norway on Friday. A bomb explosion in central Oslo was followed by a shooting on a nearby island. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jul 17:04 JST).
China, ASEAN remain divided over South China Sea
Ministerial talks on the territorial disputes in the South China Sea have failed to bridge the gap between China, ASEAN members and the United States. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jul 22:02 JST).
Kan sends condolences to Norwegian prime minister
Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan has sent condolences to Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg in the wake of the attacks that shook the Scandinavian country on Friday. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jul 22:03 JST).
China makes brief comment on Norway attacks
China's Foreign Ministry has issued a brief statement on the attacks in Norway, condemning the attacker and expressing its deepest sympathy with the victims. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jul 22:03 JST).
At least 91 killed in Norway attacks
At least 91 people have died in a series of attacks in Norway on Friday. A bomb explosion in central Oslo was followed by a shooting on a nearby island. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jul 21:59 JST).
Harumafuji wins Nagoya sumo tournament
In sumo, Ozeki Champion Harumafuji has secured victory at the Nagoya tournament for the first time in two years. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jul 22:04 JST).
US, S.Korea and Japan discuss 6-party talks
Foreign ministers of Japan, the United States and South Korea have agreed that North Korea must immediately stop its uranium enrichment program to allow a resumption of the 6-party talks. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jul 22:05 JST).
Govt. to implement measures outside Fukushima
Japan's minister in charge of the nuclear crisis says the government will consider implementing decontamination measures and health checks outside Fukushima Prefecture. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jul 22:04 JST).
Cause of Fukushima blackout identified
The operator of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant says the interruption on Friday of a system that cools one of the spent fuel pools was caused by the incorrect set-up of a circuit breaker. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jul 22:05 JST).
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