Cesium leveling out at the Fukushima reactor No.3
The operator of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant says that the level of radioactive cesium in seawater around the Number 3 reactor has shown no signs of increasing. (NHK World Daily News, 01 Aug 5:59 JST).
TEPCO installs new decontamination unit
Tokyo Electric Power Company, or TEPCO, installed new decontamination equipment at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant on Sunday. (NHK World Daily News, 01 Aug 5:59 JST).
Lantern floating ceremony held in Ishinomaki
People floated lanterns on a river in disaster-affected Miyagi Prefecture to pray for the peaceful repose of the souls of the victims of the March earthquake and tsunami. (NHK World Daily News, 01 Aug 5:59 JST).
EPA between Japan and India takes effect on Monday
The Japan-India Economic Partnership Agreement, which the two countries signed in February, takes effect on Monday. (NHK World Daily News, 01 Aug 5:59 JST).
121 killed in Syria pre-ramadan crackdown
Syrian troops have crushed demonstrations against President Bashar al-Assad's rule, reportedly killing at least 121 people. (NHK World Daily News, 01 Aug 5:59 JST).
Violence continues in Xinjiang
In China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region, Sunday saw another day of violent incidents as attackers stabbed people on the street, killing and injuring at least 10 people. (NHK World Daily News, 01 Aug 7:48 JST).
Obama blames Syrian government
US President Barack Obama has blamed the Syrian government for its crackdown on Syrian people. (NHK World Daily News, 01 Aug 5:59 JST).
Kashgar on high alert
The World Uygur Congress, a human rights advocacy group organized by exiled Uygur people, says the city of Kashgar in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region, is on high alert, with many policemen deployed on the streets. (NHK World Daily News, 01 Aug 7:48 JST).
Yen traded at lower 77 in NZ
The US dollar is being traded against the yen on the Wellington market in New Zealand in the lower 77 yen range. (NHK World Daily News, 01 Aug 7:48 JST).
Debt ceiling negotiations continue in Washington
The White House and Republican Party are continuing negotiations on a solution to avoid a possible government default as the Tuesday deadline nears. (NHK World Daily News, 01 Aug 7:48 JST).
EU condemns Syria's attack on civilians
The European Union has condemned Syria's security forces for an assault that has killed dozens of civilians. (NHK World Daily News, 01 Aug 7:49 JST).
Chiba, Tochigi to test rice for cesium traces
The Chiba and Tochigi prefectural governments say they will test the rice harvested in their prefectures for radiation. (NHK World Daily News, 01 Aug 10:06 JST).
Blinded Iranian victim pardons acid attacker
An Iranian man who was sentenced to be blinded for disfiguring and blinding a woman with acid was spared from the punishment by a pardon from the victim. (NHK World Daily News, 01 Aug 10:46 JST).
N.Korea: Uranium enrichment is for electricity
North Korea's chief nuclear negotiator maintains that the country's uranium enrichment program is for a peaceful purpose. (NHK World Daily News, 01 Aug 11:15 JST).
US dollar regains ground after debt ceiling deal
The US dollar is regaining ground against the yen after President Barack Obama announced that a bipartisan deal has been reached to raise the federal debt ceiling. (NHK World Daily News, 01 Aug 11:35 JST).
Democrats, Republicans agree to raise debt limit
US President Barack Obama says Democratic and Republican leaders have reached an agreement to raise the country's debt cap and reduce the deficit. (NHK World Daily News, 01 Aug 11:33 JST).
LDP lawmakers head for S. Korea despite opposition
A group of Japanese lawmakers from the major opposition Liberal Democratic Party has left for Seoul, South Korea to visit an island near the disputed territory in the Sea of Japan. However, the South Korean government has revealed its policy of denying the group's entry. (NHK World Daily News, 01 Aug 13:09 JST).
Edano welcomes US debt cap agreement
Japan's top government spokesman has welcomed the agreement that US Democrats and Republicans have reached to avoid a government default. (NHK World Daily News, 01 Aug 11:48 JST).
Edano: Permission should be granted
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano says it's unacceptable for South Korea to refuse entry permission to the Japanese lawmakers who are trying to enter the country. (NHK World Daily News, 01 Aug 12:28 JST).
Dollar trading at mid-77 yen range in Tokyo
In Tokyo, the dollar has regained ground to the mid-77 yen level after US President Barack Obama announced a deal on raising the debt ceiling. (NHK World Daily News, 01 Aug 13:49 JST).
LDP lawmakers refused entry by S.Korea
A group of Japanese lawmakers planning to visit an island near disputed islets have been refused entry at a South Korean airport. They are expected to be deported to Japan. (NHK World Daily News, 01 Aug 13:49 JST).
SDF end relief operation in Miyagi
Self-Defense Force members have ended their relief operations in northeastern Japan's Miyagi prefecture, an area that was hard hit by the March 11th disaster. (NHK World Daily News, 01 Aug 14:57 JST).
UN chief raps Syria for civilian violence
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon has harshly criticized the Syrian government for its military crackdown on protesters. (NHK World Daily News, 01 Aug 14:17 JST).
N. Korea, US agree to continue talks, says North
North Korea has expressed readiness to continue dialogue with the United States 3 days after senior officials wrapped up talks on the North's nuclear programs in New York. (NHK World Daily News, 01 Aug 17:14 JST).
China state TV reports US debt talks agreement
In China, state-run television was quick to report the breakthrough in US debt limit talks, reflecting the country's status as the largest holder of US sovereign debt. (NHK World Daily News, 01 Aug 16:34 JST).
Govt bans beef cattle shipments from Iwate
Japan's government has ordered Iwate Prefecture to suspend shipments of all beef cattle, after radiation levels above government standards were detected in some beef from the region. (NHK World Daily News, 01 Aug 18:45 JST).
Japan-India EPA enters into force
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, or EPA, between Japan and India went into effect on Monday. (NHK World Daily News, 01 Aug 19:15 JST).
Edano: Unacceptable, S. Korea should rethink
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano says it is regrettable that South Korea refused to grant entry to 3 Japanese lawmakers attempting to visit an island near disputed territory in the Sea of Japan. (NHK World Daily News, 01 Aug 18:45 JST).
China blames extremists for Xinjiang attack
China says a group led by militants trained in Pakistan was behind Sunday's attack in Kashgar in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region. (NHK World Daily News, 01 Aug 20:13 JST).
Govt to check rice for radiation
Japan's government is to ask rice-producing regions to check their crops for radiation before and after harvest. (NHK World Daily News, 01 Aug 19:15 JST).
Panasonic testing eco-friendly homes in Singapore
Japanese electronics giant Panasonic plans to test its renewable energy technologies by installing solar systems at a public housing unit in Singapore. (NHK World Daily News, 01 Aug 19:26 JST).
Highly radioactive water flows into another place
Highly radioactive water has been found in the basement of a building at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant near the storage facility for contaminated water. (NHK World Daily News, 01 Aug 21:00 JST).
Dollar remains weak despite US debt deal
The dollar remains weak against the yen even after US President Barack Obama's announcement of the deal to raise the country's debt limit. (NHK World Daily News, 01 Aug 20:12 JST).
LDP lawmakers to return from S.Korea
Three Japanese lawmakers are returning home from South Korea after being denied entry into the country because they intended to visit an island near disputed islets in the Japan Sea. (NHK World Daily News, 01 Aug 21:00 JST).
Thailand to have first-ever female prime minister
In Thailand, Yingluck Shinawatra is set to soon become the nation's first female prime minister. (NHK World Daily News, 01 Aug 20:21 JST).
S.Korean lawmaker hits LDP members' visit
A South Korean lawmaker has criticized 3 Japanese opposition members for trying to visit an island close to disputed islets in the Japan Sea. (NHK World Daily News, 01 Aug 21:00 JST).
4 killed, 2 missing in torrential rain in Japan
Torrential rains in central and northeastern Japan have left 4 people dead and 2 missing, after one more death was confirmed on Monday. (NHK World Daily News, 01 Aug 21:19 JST).
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