US unemployment down slightly in July
The US unemployment rate dropped slightly in July, marking the first improvement in 4 months. (NHK World Daily News, 06 Aug 9:04 JST).
Hiroshima marks 66th anniversary of atomic bombing
Saturday marks the 66th anniversary of the US atomic bombing of Hiroshima. In an annual peace declaration, Hiroshima's mayor will urge the Japanese government to review its energy policy amid the ongoing crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. (NHK World Daily News, 06 Aug 9:04 JST).
Japan's intervention believed to be record high
Japanese authorities are believed to have spent a record amount of money on currency market interventions in Tokyo and London on Thursday. (NHK World Daily News, 06 Aug 9:04 JST).
Honda to recall 2.5 mil. vehicles in US, China
Honda Motor will recall about 2.5 million vehicles in North America and China to repair a software problem that could lead to transmission damage. (NHK World Daily News, 06 Aug 9:04 JST).
Syrian forces attack marchers after Friday prayers
The Syrian military has cracked down on anti-government rallies being staged after the first Friday prayers of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. (NHK World Daily News, 06 Aug 9:04 JST).
Govt may allow brief home visits to evacuees
The Japanese government may allow evacuees whose homes are close to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant to return home temporarily. (NHK World Daily News, 06 Aug 9:04 JST).
European stocks extend losses
Major European stock markets closed at their lowest levels of the year on Friday due to investors' concerns over the global economy and fears that the credit worries stemming from Greece's debt crisis might spread. (NHK World Daily News, 06 Aug 9:04 JST).
Obama pledges job creation measures
US President Barack Obama says he will work with lawmakers to come up with job creation measures when Congress reconvenes next month. (NHK World Daily News, 06 Aug 9:04 JST).
US, European leaders discuss debt crisis by phone
US and European leaders have discussed their responses to current world economic problems amid growing anxiety about a possible global economic slowdown. (NHK World Daily News, 06 Aug 10:21 JST).
NY stocks end up 60 points, dollar at mid-78 yen
New York share prices ended up more than 60 points on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average making volatile movements, briefly falling over 200 points before moving into positive territory. (NHK World Daily News, 06 Aug 10:33 JST).
Hiroshima marks 66th anniversary of atomic bombing
Hiroshima is marking the 66th anniversary of the US atomic bombing of the city during the last few days of World War Two. The Hiroshima mayor has called on the central government to change Japan's nuclear-dependant energy policy. (NHK World Daily News, 06 Aug 12:06 JST).
US Treasury bonds lose AAA rating
US credit rating agency Standard & Poor's says it has lowered its long-term credit rating on US government bonds by one notch to AA-plus from its highest AAA level. (NHK World Daily News, 06 Aug 9:57 JST).
S&P cuts US Treasury bond rating
US credit rating agency Standard & Poor's says it has lowered its long-term credit rating on US government bonds by one notch to AA-plus from its highest AAA level. (NHK World Daily News, 06 Aug 12:02 JST).
Japan holds $912.4 bil. worth of US Treasury bonds
The US Treasury Department has said that 4.514 trillion-dollars worth of US government bonds were owned outside the United States as of May. (NHK World Daily News, 06 Aug 12:29 JST).
US bonds rated 2nd, Japan ranked 4th
S&P ranks government bonds of Britain, Germany, and France at the highest AAA level in its 21-grade rating. (NHK World Daily News, 06 Aug 12:48 JST).
US Treasury Dept skeptical about S&P's rating cut
The US Treasury Department is calling into question the downgrade of the government bond rating by major credit rating agency Standard & Poor's. (NHK World Daily News, 06 Aug 12:48 JST).
Summer festivals underway in Tohoku
The summer Tanabata star festival is underway in Sendai, northeastern Japan. (NHK World Daily News, 06 Aug 14:52 JST).
Spacecraft on way to Jupiter
The US space agency, NASA, has launched a robotic explorer toward Jupiter to gather information about how the planet and solar system formed. (NHK World Daily News, 06 Aug 14:52 JST).
Kan: No-nuclear generation society a gov't policy
Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan says he will promote the idea of a society without reliance on nuclear power generation, not as a personal assertion but as a government policy. (NHK World Daily News, 06 Aug 15:59 JST).
San Diego hosts 66th a-bombing commemoration event
The US city of San Diego held a ceremony to mark the 66th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on Friday, local time. (NHK World Daily News, 06 Aug 16:54 JST).
World Cosplay Summit opens in Nagoya
About 200 costumed role players took to the streets of Nagoya on Saturday as the annual World Cosplay Summit got underway. (NHK World Daily News, 06 Aug 22:09 JST).
Symbol of anti-airport movement in Narita removed
A building that was once a stronghold for opponents of Narita airport has been demolished, despite opposition from activists. (NHK World Daily News, 06 Aug 22:09 JST).
China calls on US to address debt problem
China has urged the United States to address its debt problem, after Standard and Poor's downgraded its credit rating on Friday. (NHK World Daily News, 06 Aug 22:09 JST).
A-bomb survivor in Fukushima remembers Hiroshima
85-year-old Minoru Oka, a survivor of the Hiroshima bombing, marked the anniversary of the attack in his native Fukushima Prefecture on Saturday. (NHK World Daily News, 06 Aug 22:09 JST).
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