Astronaut Furukawa conducts experiments in ISS
Japanese astronaut Satoshi Furukawa has conducted experiments to see how staying in space affects the human body. (NHK World Daily News, 10 Aug 1:14 JST).
Japan to respond flexibly to any Fed decision
Japan's Finance Minister says the government and the Bank of Japan are prepared to act flexibly depending on the outcome of the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting on Tuesday. (NHK World Daily News, 10 Aug 1:14 JST).
Singapore displays new weapons at parade
Singapore has showcased its new weapons at a military parade celebrating its National Day. (NHK World Daily News, 10 Aug 6:14 JST).
Cameron holds Cabinet meeting on riots
British Prime Minister David Cameron has called an emergency Cabinet meeting and pledged to quell the riots that are spreading across London and prompting violence in other cities. (NHK World Daily News, 10 Aug 1:14 JST).
Kan likely to resign this month
Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan is likely to step down this month, as the Diet is expected to pass 2 bills that he cites as conditions for his resignation. (NHK World Daily News, 10 Aug 6:20 JST).
Symposium urges phase-out of nuclear energy
A symposium on ending the use of nuclear energy in Japan was held in Tokyo on Tuesday evening. (NHK World Daily News, 10 Aug 6:14 JST).
Fed to keep low rates until mid-2013
The US Federal Reserve Board says it will keep interest rates at their current near-zero levels until at least the middle of 2013. The central bank also signaled it was prepared to do more easing if necessary. (NHK World Daily News, 10 Aug 6:14 JST).
Assad: Syria to continue fight against "terrorists"
Syria's president says the military will continue its attacks on anti-government protesters, despite a request by the visiting Turkish foreign minister to stop the crackdown. (NHK World Daily News, 10 Aug 9:08 JST).
Unrest continues in Britain
Riots are continuing in Britain despite a government pledge to quell unrest that went into a fourth night. (NHK World Daily News, 10 Aug 8:46 JST).
Clinton meets youths from disaster-hit areas
A group of Japanese students from areas hard-hit by the March disaster that is visiting the United States has met US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. (NHK World Daily News, 10 Aug 11:32 JST).
NASA: Japan tsunami broke Antarctic ice
US researchers say the tsunami generated by Japan's March 11th earthquake broke off chunks of an iceberg in Antarctica about 13,000 kilometers away. (NHK World Daily News, 10 Aug 11:47 JST).
Volatile Dow surges 429 points
Stock prices in New York surged more than 400 points on Tuesday as the Federal Reserve Board pledged to keep its key interest rate near zero through mid-2013. (NHK World Daily News, 10 Aug 10:34 JST).
Cameron to convene emergency Cabinet meeting
British Prime Minister David Cameron will convene a second emergency Cabinet meeting on Wednesday morning to discuss ways to quell the spreading unrest in Britain. (NHK World Daily News, 10 Aug 11:49 JST).
Recovery of WWII remains to be postponed
Water shortages on the Pacific island of Ioto, also known as Iwojima, are expected to force Japan's government to postpone recovering the remains of Japanese soldiers killed on the island at the end of World War Two. (NHK World Daily News, 10 Aug 11:44 JST).
Share prices recover in Tokyo
Share prices on the Tokyo Stock Exchange recovered on Wednesday morning on the heels of a surge in the Dow Jones industrial average in New York. (NHK World Daily News, 10 Aug 10:34 JST).
Chinese aircraft carrier leaves on trial voyage
A Chinese aircraft carrier has left on a trial voyage after being refurbished. (NHK World Daily News, 10 Aug 12:00 JST).
China train maker halts production
A major Chinese manufacturer of train cars used for a new high-speed service between Shanghai and Beijing has suspended production. (NHK World Daily News, 10 Aug 13:31 JST).
Share prices in Asia rebound
Share prices in many Asian countries rebounded on Wednesday morning, following an overnight surge in New York. (NHK World Daily News, 10 Aug 11:49 JST).
Edano: Japan to seek China's transparency
Commenting on the reported departure of China's aircraft carrier on a sea trial, a Japanese government spokesman says Japan will work with other countries to seek increased transparency in China's naval buildup. (NHK World Daily News, 10 Aug 12:25 JST).
US: There're limits to what US can do about Syria
The United States has suggested that its efforts to democratize Syria are nearing their limits. (NHK World Daily News, 10 Aug 12:58 JST).
Tokyo share prices recover
Share prices on the Tokyo Stock Exchange recovered on Wednesday morning on the heels of a surge in the Dow Jones industrial average in New York. (NHK World Daily News, 10 Aug 12:27 JST).
Panel: Kyushu Electric destroyed evidence
A panel investigating attempts by Kyushu Electric Power Company to manipulate public opinion via an e-mail scam says that the utility has destroyed evidence related to the probe. (NHK World Daily News, 10 Aug 16:57 JST).
China exports hit record high
China's trade surplus surpassed 30 billion dollars last month for the first time in 30 months, thanks to record-high exports. (NHK World Daily News, 10 Aug 15:26 JST).
Circulatory cooling begins at No.1 reactor pool
The operator of Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has switched from a water-injection system to a circulatory cooling system at the plant's Number 1 reactor's spent fuel pool. (NHK World Daily News, 10 Aug 21:49 JST).
Kan to resign after key bills pass Diet
Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan says he will step down after 2 key bills are enacted, possibly in late August. (NHK World Daily News, 10 Aug 16:16 JST).
Tokyo share prices rebound
Share prices on the Tokyo Stock Exchange rebounded to above 9,000 points on Wednesday, on the heels of a surge in the Dow Jones Industrial Average in New York. (NHK World Daily News, 10 Aug 16:10 JST).
S.Korea: N.Korea fired 3 shells in Yellow Sea
South Korea says it has returned fire in the Yellow Sea after a North Korean artillery shell landed in waters near the 2 countries' maritime border. (NHK World Daily News, 10 Aug 21:49 JST).
Govt revises upward economic assessment
The Japanese government has revised upward its economic assessment for the first time in 2 months, citing a recovery in corporate production. (NHK World Daily News, 10 Aug 21:49 JST).
Cameron govt steps up police presence
The British government has vowed to continue its vigilance against those who riot and commit crimes. (NHK World Daily News, 10 Aug 21:49 JST).
Asian stocks rebound
Asian stocks rebounded on Wednesday with massive buy orders following a surge in New York. (NHK World Daily News, 10 Aug 21:50 JST).
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