Norway mourns victims of Friday's attacks
In the capital of Norway, people mourned the victims of the series of the attacks on Friday, which killed at least 92 people. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jul 6:32 JST).
Japan shifts to digital broadcasting
Terrestrial and satellite analog TV broadcasts ended on Sunday in Japan as the country shifted to full digital broadcasting, excluding 3 prefectures. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jul 6:32 JST).
TEPCO tackles trouble with decontamination units
The Tokyo Electric Power Company is trying to figure out why a system to decontaminate radioactive water at the troubled Fukushima Daiichi plant remains unstable. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jul 6:32 JST).
Gov. releases radiation forecast system data
Japan's nuclear watchdog has released results of their analysis on how radioactive substances spread after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant accident. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jul 6:32 JST).
China decides to dismiss senior railway officials
The Chinese government has decided to dismiss 3 senior railway officials following the high-speed train accident on Saturday. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jul 6:32 JST).
Norway suspect planned attack for years
Norwegian police say evidence suggests the suspect in the recent terrorist attacks may have been preparing the assault for a long time. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jul 6:32 JST).
Accident may affect China's sale of bullet train
The high-speed train accident in China on Saturday is expected to affect China's strategy to sell its high-speed trains overseas. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jul 7:47 JST).
N.Korean official to visit US
The United States is to invite a senior North Korean official to New York late this week to directly discuss the resumption of the stalled six-party talks. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jul 7:47 JST).
M.6.2 Quake hits Miyagi and Fukushima
An aftershock from the March 11th earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 6.2 hit Fukushima and Miyagi prefectures in northeastern Japan at 3:51 AM local time on Monday. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jul 6:32 JST).
1st stage of Afghan security handover completed
In Afghanistan, the first phase of the security handover from NATO-led forces to Afghan authorities was completed Sunday. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jul 8:02 JST).
Iran blames US for killing of nuclear scientist
Iran blames the United States and Israel for the killing of a nuclear researcher in its capital city of Tehran. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jul 8:09 JST).
Workers at Fukushima plant report harsh conditions
Workers involved in the restoration of the areas hit by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami and the troubled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant say their working conditions have been harsh. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jul 9:51 JST).
Egypt: Protestors clash with military supporters
Tension is rising in Egypt after protestors against Egypt's military rulers clashed with supporters of the military in Cairo over the weekend, leaving more than 200 people injured. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jul 10:39 JST).
Gay couples rush to NY city halls to get married
Hundreds of gay and lesbian couples in New York rushed to be married on Sunday, as a state law legalizing same-sex marriage went into force. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jul 10:39 JST).
Miyazato wins her first title of the season
Japanese pro golfer Ai Miyazato has won her first title of the season on Sunday at the Evian Masters in France. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jul 11:19 JST).
Norwegian police investigating gunman's document
An online document believed to have been posted by the man blamed for the attacks in Norway gives details of how he made explosives over an 80-day period. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jul 11:19 JST).
Domestic flights return to normal at Sendai Airport
Domestic flights fully resumed on Monday at an airport in northeastern Japan that was devastated by the March 11th earthquake and tsunami. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jul 11:19 JST).
US Democrats, Republicans divided over debt cap
US Democrats and opposition Republicans have again failed to close their gap over cutting spending and raising the debt limit to avoid an unprecedented government default. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jul 12:23 JST).
IAEA chief visits Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency is visiting the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant to see how the reactors are being cooled down. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jul 12:23 JST).
All ferry services resume in disaster-hit Miyagi
Ferry service has resumed in disaster-stricken Miyagi Prefecture in northeastern Japan, enabling some island residents to return home for the first time in 4 months. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jul 14:12 JST).
Contaminated water on increase at Fukushima plant
Tokyo Electric Power Company is injecting fresh water from a nearby dam to make up for the shortage of water in its system for cooling the reactors at the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jul 14:12 JST).
China's train services resume
Only a day and a half after a train crash killed more than 30 people, Chinese high-speed train services have resumed operations on the section where the accident took place. Passengers are concerned because the cause of the accident has yet to be determined. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jul 13:29 JST).
China's railway ministry denies cover-up
A Chinese newspaper has posted video footage on its website of train cars involved in Saturday's fatal accident being buried by earthmoving equipment. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jul 13:09 JST).
N.Korean envoy optimistic about US talks
North Korean Vice Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho has expressed optimism about the upcoming bilateral talks with the United States. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jul 14:12 JST).
Boat with engine trouble asks Japan for help
The Japan Coast Guard says a Chinese fishing boat with a crew of 33 has developed engine trouble in the Pacific and is unable to sail on its own. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jul 13:43 JST).
Kagoshima protests US military training plan
The governor of Kagoshima Prefecture has protested the Japanese government's decision to transfer a US military training site to an island in his prefecture. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jul 15:08 JST).
Defender Sameshima celebrated in Boston
Japan's women soccer team defender Aya Sameshima has been celebrated by her fellow teammates and local fans in the US city of Boston. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jul 16:23 JST).
Second supplementary budget enacted
Japan's Diet has approved and enacted the second supplementary budget for fiscal 2011 to fund recovery efforts from the March 11th quake and tsunami. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jul 17:07 JST).
Australia, Malaysia agree on refugee exchange
Australia and Malaysia have signed a deal aimed at curbing the number of asylum seekers smuggled into Australia by boat. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jul 19:47 JST).
IAEA chief says cooling operation going as planned
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency says operations to bring the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant under control are going as planned. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jul 19:00 JST).
China tries to calm criticism over train accident
Amid growing public criticism, China has resumed high-speed rail services on the track where a deadly train crash occurred less than 2 days ago. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jul 19:51 JST).
June auto production down 15.2% from a year ago
Japan's domestic automobile production in June fell 15.2 percent from a year earlier. But the rate of decline slowed significantly compared to the months after the March earthquake and tsunami. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jul 18:40 JST).
Norway shooting suspect to appear in court
The Norwegian man arrested in connection with a bomb attack in the country's capital Oslo and a shooting rampage on a nearby island will appear in court on Monday. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jul 18:40 JST).
Increased counter-terrorism measures called for
Japan's Nuclear Safety Commission has called on the government and utilities to increase measures to protect nuclear power plants against terror attacks. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jul 19:09 JST).
Expert: Railway safety not an issue in China
A Japanese expert on railway operation systems suggests China has failed to install multiple safety measures to prevent possible accidents. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jul 19:41 JST).
China train accident discourages investors
The recent fatal train accident in China may have some Japanese companies rethinking their plans to invest in the country. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jul 20:58 JST).
Aung San Suu Kyi holds first talks with government
Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and the country's new government have met and agreed to hold further talks. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jul 21:59 JST).
Norway shooting suspect appears in court
The Norwegian man arrested in connection with a bomb attack in Oslo and a shooting rampage on a nearby island has reportedly made his first appearance in court at a closed-door hearing. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jul 22:00 JST).
Norwegians hold a minute's silence
Norway observed a minute of silence to remember the massacre victims at noon on Monday. (NHK World Daily News, 25 Jul 21:59 JST).
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