Yen surges to 76 level
In New York, the US dollar fell below the 77 yen level for first time in four-and-a-half months. (NHK World Daily News, 30 Jul 4:17 JST).
Sluggish US GDP growth shows downturn in economy
The US gross domestic product grew by just 1.3 percent in the second quarter of 2011, much slower than initially estimated. The figure shows that the US economy is in a clear downturn. (NHK World Daily News, 30 Jul 3:02 JST).
Yen surges to 77.01 at one time
In New York, the US dollar fell to lower 77 yen level for first time in four-and-a-half months. (NHK World Daily News, 30 Jul 3:02 JST).
17 people killed in Afghanistan bombings
At least 17 people have been killed by roadside bombs in the southern Afghan province of Helmand. (NHK World Daily News, 30 Jul 3:02 JST).
UNICEF urges aid for children in Somalia
UNICEF has called on the international community to help children suffering from severe famine in southern Somalia. An estimated 1.25 million children in the east African country are in urgent need of aid. (NHK World Daily News, 30 Jul 3:02 JST).
Torrential rain hits Niigata & Fukushima
Torrential rain in Niigata and Fukushima prefectures in northern Japan has caused rivers to overflow, raising the danger of landslides. (NHK World Daily News, 30 Jul 3:02 JST).
Norway mourns terror victims a week after attacks
A memorial service has been held in the Norwegian capital, Oslo, for the people who died in the bombing and shooting massacre a week ago. (NHK World Daily News, 30 Jul 5:19 JST).
China train crash: one week later
Saturday marks one week since the fatal high-speed train collision in China. The Chinese government is trying to calm public anger and distrust by offering more compensation to the victims' families. But the sloppy handling of the investigation is fueling popular resentment. (NHK World Daily News, 30 Jul 8:09 JST).
Obama urges bipartisan compromise on debt ceiling
US President Barack Obama has called on Democrats and Republicans in Congress to work toward a compromise to break the stalemate over raising the country's debt ceiling. (NHK World Daily News, 30 Jul 8:59 JST).
2009 Air France crash blamed on pilot error
French investigators have concluded that the crash of an Air France plane into the Atlantic Ocean in June 2009, killing more than 200 people, was attributable to human error. (NHK World Daily News, 30 Jul 8:59 JST).
US, N.Korea conclude 2-day talks
The United States and North Korea have ended two days of meetings in New York. The two countries were exploring ways to resume the stalled six-party talks on the North's nuclear program. (NHK World Daily News, 30 Jul 8:09 JST).
Egyptians protest ahead of Mubarak trial
Tens of thousands of people gathered in central Cairo on Friday to call for a fair ruling in the trial of former president Hosni Mubarak. (NHK World Daily News, 30 Jul 9:39 JST).
Spain's prime minister calls early election
Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero has called an early general election for November to create political and economic certainty in the country. (NHK World Daily News, 30 Jul 11:10 JST).
US Senate rejects Republican proposal
The US Senate has rejected a debt-ceiling bill proposed by the opposition Republicans to avert a possible default on the government's debt before Tuesday's deadline. (NHK World Daily News, 30 Jul 12:11 JST).
US proposes central nuclear waste storage plant
A US government panel of nuclear experts has proposed a plan to build a central storage plant for spent nuclear fuel. (NHK World Daily News, 30 Jul 12:46 JST).
Torrential rain hits Niigata, Fukushima
Torrential rain in Niigata and Fukushima prefectures in northern Japan has caused rivers to overflow, raising the danger of landslides. (NHK World Daily News, 30 Jul 11:57 JST).
Personal items collected from China derailed train
One week after the fatal accident on China's high speed rail network, workers have been seen collecting personal belongings left inside the derailed carriages. (NHK World Daily News, 30 Jul 14:04 JST).
China reveals faulty train information system
China's railway ministry has revealed a serious fault with software at a railway control center, in connection with the fatal high-speed train accident last Saturday. (NHK World Daily News, 30 Jul 17:01 JST).
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