China prepares for first aircraft carrier launch
China continued preparations to launch its first aircraft carrier on the anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army on Monday. (NHK World Daily News, 02 Aug 6:33 JST).
Dollar trading at near record low in NY
The dollar has been traded at a near record low despite US President Barack Obama's announcement of a deal on raising the debt ceiling. (NHK World Daily News, 02 Aug 6:33 JST).
EU expands sanctions on Syria
The European Union says it will act against several high-profile Syrians in an attempt to reinforce sanctions against the government of President Bashar al-Assad. (NHK World Daily News, 02 Aug 6:33 JST).
APEC Sendai to discuss corporate role in disasters
Members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation will discuss corporate responsibilities in the event of disasters. The conference is to start Tuesday for two days in the northeastern city of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, which was hit hard by the March 11th earthquake and tsunami. (NHK World Daily News, 02 Aug 6:33 JST).
No-entry decontamination to start next month
Japan's minister in charge of the nuclear crisis says full-scale decontamination measures will begin next month for the 20-kilometer evacuation zone around the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. (NHK World Daily News, 02 Aug 6:33 JST).
25 dead bodies found on Libya refugee boat
Italy's coast guard has found 25 dead bodies on a refugee boat from Libya. (NHK World Daily News, 02 Aug 6:33 JST).
US Congress to vote on debt limit bill
US Congressional leaders are stepping up efforts to pass a bill agreed between Democrats and the opposition Republican Party to raise the country's debt ceiling and reduce the deficit. (NHK World Daily News, 02 Aug 7:27 JST).
Nuclear agency's meddling revealed again
Another case of questionable conduct by Japan's nuclear regulator has come to light. A former official of the nuclear safety agency has admitted asking a regional utility to mobilize its people for a government symposium on nuclear power 5 years ago. (NHK World Daily News, 02 Aug 9:39 JST).
Defense report focuses on China's naval beef-ups
A Japanese annual defense report expresses concern about the Chinese military's rapid modernization and expansion of its areas of activity, especially at sea. (NHK World Daily News, 02 Aug 10:41 JST).
House approves debt ceiling bill
With one day remaining until the deadline for raising the US debt ceiling, the House of Representatives has passed a bill drafted by Democratic and Republican leaders. (NHK World Daily News, 02 Aug 9:39 JST).
2 Palestinians killed in West Bank
Israeli soldiers shot and killed 2 Palestinians at a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank on Monday. (NHK World Daily News, 02 Aug 10:41 JST).
UN chief hopes US-N.Korea dialogue to continue
UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon has urged the US and North Korea to continue direct talks aimed at resuming six-party negotiations on the North's nuclear program. (NHK World Daily News, 02 Aug 11:40 JST).
"Nadeshiko" Japan to receive People's Honor Award
The Japanese women's soccer team is to receive the People's Honor Award for its victory at last month's World Cup. The prize is bestowed by the prime minister to Japanese who make a great achievement. (NHK World Daily News, 02 Aug 10:52 JST).
TEPCO to check plant radiation levels carefully
The operator of the crippled Fukushima nuclear complex is searching for radioactive hotspots after finding record high radiation near an exhaust pipe at the plant. (NHK World Daily News, 02 Aug 12:34 JST).
Edano:Japan to firmly handle ties with S.Korea
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano says Japan will continue handling its bilateral relationship with South Korea calmly and firmly from a broad prospective. (NHK World Daily News, 02 Aug 12:48 JST).
APEC Sendai starts discussion
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum has begun a 2-day conference on the role of corporations in disasters in northeastern Japan. The conference takes place in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, the largest city in the disaster zone from the March 11th quake and tsunami. (NHK World Daily News, 02 Aug 12:23 JST).
US Representative Giffords welcomed back to House
Members of the US Congress gave a standing ovation to Representative Gabrielle Giffords as she returned to the House for the first time since being shot in January. (NHK World Daily News, 02 Aug 12:51 JST).
Hiroshima mayor to call for energy review
Hiroshima's mayor will call on the Japanese government to review its energy policy in an annual peace declaration on August 6th, the day the city was hit by a US atomic bomb in 1945. (NHK World Daily News, 02 Aug 14:10 JST).
Ban Ki Moon to ask for sending GSDF to Sudan PKO
The UN secretary-general said he will ask Japan's prime minister to consider sending Ground Self-Defense Forces on a peace-keeping mission to South Sudan. (NHK World Daily News, 02 Aug 14:44 JST).
Japan urges China to step up copyright protection
Japan has urged China to strengthen intellectual copyright protection, saying that Japanese TV footage continues to be illegally uploaded onto the Chinese Internet. (NHK World Daily News, 02 Aug 14:55 JST).
UN says famine region could expand in Africa
The United Nations has made an emergency appeal for humanitarian aid to eastern Africa, where it says the areas engulfed by famine could soon more than triple. (NHK World Daily News, 02 Aug 16:11 JST).
Govt sets new criteria for contaminated fertilizer
Japan's government has laid down a new set of criteria for the use of fertilizers that may be contaminated with radioactive cesium. (NHK World Daily News, 02 Aug 17:55 JST).
Deployment of new MSDF patrol plane to be delayed
Deployment of a new patrol plane by Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force is likely to be delayed, as the aircraft has failed strength tests. (NHK World Daily News, 02 Aug 17:56 JST).
Govt bans shipments of Tochigi beef cattle
Japan's government has ordered Tochigi Prefecture to suspend its shipments of beef cattle due to fears of radioactive contamination. (NHK World Daily News, 02 Aug 18:07 JST).
S.Korea protests Japan report mentioning Takeshima
South Korea has protested against Japan's latest annual defense report that claims territorial rights over Takeshima, a small group of islands in the Sea of Japan. (NHK World Daily News, 02 Aug 19:19 JST).
Children from disaster areas invited to China
More than 90 children from areas hit by the March 11th disaster in Japan are visiting the southern Chinese resort of Hainan Island at the invitation of China's government. (NHK World Daily News, 02 Aug 19:19 JST).
Govt to conduct comprehensive radiation monitoring
Japan's government has decided to start comprehensive radiation monitoring this year by coordinating organizations that have been checking radiation levels since the Fukushima nuclear accident in March. (NHK World Daily News, 02 Aug 19:33 JST).
Japan lawmakers urge S.Korea to settle dispute
A nonpartisan group of Japanese lawmakers has expressed regret over South Korea denying entry into the country to 3 of their members, saying the incident could have a negative impact on bilateral relations. (NHK World Daily News, 02 Aug 19:57 JST).
APEC opens to discuss disaster preparedness
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum has opened a 2-day conference in Sendai to discuss private-sector preparedness for natural disasters. (NHK World Daily News, 02 Aug 20:24 JST).
Japanese tourists enjoy shopping in South Korea
Tourists from Japan are flocking to cosmetics stores in Seoul, South Korea, to benefit from the strong yen. (NHK World Daily News, 02 Aug 19:57 JST).
China high-speed train schedule in disarray
China's high-speed trains are suffering substantial disruption to their timetable on Monday and Tuesday on the line where a fatal collision occurred last month. (NHK World Daily News, 02 Aug 21:50 JST).
High radioactivity level at reactor building
The operator of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant says it has detected the highest confirmed indoor level of radioactivity at the facility since the March accident. (NHK World Daily News, 02 Aug 20:24 JST).
Shizuoka begins checking rice for radiation
Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, has begun checking locally grown rice for radiation to prove its safety. (NHK World Daily News, 02 Aug 20:54 JST).
Nissan develops EV-based home power supply system
Nissan Motor has developed a power supply system using electric vehicle batteries for use during blackouts. (NHK World Daily News, 02 Aug 21:04 JST).
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