Wednesday, July 27, 2011

NHK World News - July 26, 2011

Oslo suspect confesses twin attacks

A judge in Norway has delivered a decision to detain the suspect of a mass killing for 8 weeks. (NHK World Daily News, 26 Jul 2:17 JST).

Criticism grows over fatal train crash in China

The families of the victims of a train crash in China are becoming impatient with the government's lack of explanation about the accident that killed 39 people in the eastern province of Zhejiang. (NHK World Daily News, 26 Jul 7:17 JST).

More trouble for China's high-speed trains

More than 20 high-speed trains were delayed in China on Monday due to trouble with power transmission. (NHK World Daily News, 26 Jul 7:16 JST).

Oslo police revise death toll down to 76

Police in Norway have revised the number of deaths from the bombing in the capital Oslo and the shooting rampage on a nearby island to 76 from 93. (NHK World Daily News, 26 Jul 2:17 JST).

New decontamination unit to arrive at Fukushima

A new system to decontaminate radioactive water will arrive at the troubled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant on Tuesday. The current system, the key to cooling the reactors, has been plagued with problems. (NHK World Daily News, 26 Jul 7:16 JST).

Oslo mass killer talks of other cells

The man charged with Norway's bombing and shooting spree has suggested that 2 more cells exist and are prepared to launch further attacks. (NHK World Daily News, 26 Jul 7:17 JST).

UN seeks int'l help for east Africa

UN agencies have called on the international community to help people suffering from severe famine in east Africa. (NHK World Daily News, 26 Jul 8:59 JST).

Clinton seeks China's help in pressing N.Korea

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has reportedly sought China's help in pressing North Korea to take tangible steps toward denuclearization. (NHK World Daily News, 26 Jul 9:49 JST).

Govt to buy back beef with excessive cesium levels

The Japanese government says it will buy back beef containing radioactive cesium that has already reached the distribution chain. (NHK World Daily News, 26 Jul 9:58 JST).

UN head condemns Norway attacker

UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon has condemned the man whose bombing and shooting rampage killed 76 people in Norway. (NHK World Daily News, 26 Jul 11:49 JST).

Yakuza and other crime groups face US sanctions

US President Barack Obama has signed an order authorizing financial sanctions against 4 transnational crime groups as part of a campaign to tackle international underworld threats to security at home. (NHK World Daily News, 26 Jul 10:53 JST).

No deals on US debt talks after new proposals

The US administration of President Barack Obama and the opposition Republican Party each proposed a new plan on reducing budget deficits on Monday. (NHK World Daily News, 26 Jul 11:50 JST).

Tokyo's Tsukiji fish market reopens to tourists

Tourists viewed the famous tuna auction at Tokyo's Tsukiji fish market for the first time since the March 11th disaster. (NHK World Daily News, 26 Jul 11:49 JST).

Dollar falls below 78 yen in Tokyo

The dollar has fallen to a four-month low against the yen in Tokyo on Tuesday morning after intensified selling. (NHK World Daily News, 26 Jul 11:49 JST).

Govt to buy back cesium-contaminated beef

The Japanese government says it will buy back beef containing unsafe levels of radioactive cesium that has already reached the distribution chain. (NHK World Daily News, 26 Jul 11:48 JST).

Obama warns national debt default may cause crisis

US President Barack Obama has called on congressional leaders to approve raising the national debt ceiling soon, warning that a default could bring severe economic consequences. (NHK World Daily News, 26 Jul 13:50 JST).

China digs out buried wreck of high-speed crash

After burying the wreckage of a high-speed train crash, China's railway ministry has dug it up, apparently to deflect views that it is trying to cover up evidence. (NHK World Daily News, 26 Jul 12:51 JST).

122 killed in tourist boat accident in Russia

Russian authorities have confirmed the deaths of 122 people in a tourist boat accident in the central Russian republic of Tatarstan two weeks ago. (NHK World Daily News, 26 Jul 13:52 JST).

US wants to see more positive responses by North

The US government says it will use the bilateral talks with North Korea later this week to set out the steps it needs to see before the 6-party negotiations on the North's nuclear program can be resumed. (NHK World Daily News, 26 Jul 17:25 JST).

Govt seeking voluntary ban on compost and humus

Japan's government is calling on farmers not to use or sell compost and humus made in the east of the country since the start of the Fukushima nuclear crisis. (NHK World Daily News, 26 Jul 15:57 JST).

Kan: Japan needs national nuclear energy debate

Prime Minister Naoto Kan has told the visiting head of the International Atomic Energy Agency that Japan needs to have a broad national debate about reducing its reliance on nuclear power. (NHK World Daily News, 26 Jul 16:08 JST).

FSC shows intake benchmark of 100 millisieverts

A government food safety panel has recommended that safeguard measures be implemented to limit cumulative radiation exposure during a person's lifetime to no more than 100 millisieverts. (NHK World Daily News, 26 Jul 19:15 JST).

Nuclear plants urged to brace for biggest tsunami

A senior member of a Japanese government council on disaster preparedness says nuclear plants must prepare for the biggest possible tsunami, no matter how small the likelihood of such an event. (NHK World Daily News, 26 Jul 17:03 JST).

N.Korean senior official leaves for US

A senior North Korean official has left for New York for his country's first bilateral meeting with the United States in 19 months. (NHK World Daily News, 26 Jul 17:15 JST).

SDF personnel wrap up relief activities in Iwate

Self-Defense Force units operating in the northeastern prefecture of Iwate following the March 11th disaster have wrapped up their relief activities there. (NHK World Daily News, 26 Jul 17:49 JST).

Families protest handling of China train crash

Members of families of people killed in Saturday's high-speed train crash in China have protested the government's handling of the accident. (NHK World Daily News, 26 Jul 17:49 JST).

Santa visits children at shelter in Japan

Santa Claus has made an unseasonable visit to Japan to encourage children affected by the March 11th disaster. (NHK World Daily News, 26 Jul 18:16 JST).

Crown Prince and Princess visit Fukushima

Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako have visited Fukushima, one of the prefectures hardest hit by the March 11th disaster, and home to the damaged nuclear power plant. (NHK World Daily News, 26 Jul 18:58 JST).

Japan to work toward resuming whaling

Japan's fisheries ministry plans to resume research whaling in the Antarctic Ocean. (NHK World Daily News, 26 Jul 20:40 JST).

India's central bank raises key rates to 8%

India's central bank has carried out a higher-than-expected key interest hike, showing its determination to stem persistently high inflation. (NHK World Daily News, 26 Jul 18:16 JST).

Drought forces massive exodus from Somalia

Severe drought in eastern Africa is forcing many people from Somalia to seek refuge in neighboring countries. (NHK World Daily News, 26 Jul 20:45 JST).

Few Chinese papers report car burial

Chinese newspapers continue their heavy coverage of Saturday's high-speed train crash in Wenzhou, but only a few have reported authorities' burying of train cars at the site. (NHK World Daily News, 26 Jul 19:15 JST).

Govt to increase taxes to fund reconstruction

Japan's government intends to increase taxes for a temporary period to create funds of about 10 trillion yen, or about 130 billion dollars, to rebuild areas devastated by the March 11th disaster. (NHK World Daily News, 26 Jul 20:48 JST).

Japan to help with crash investigation if asked

Japan's Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto has expressed deep regret over the high-speed train accident in China, and offered condolences for the victims. (NHK World Daily News, 26 Jul 19:15 JST).

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