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Japan's tsunami waves top historic heights

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 01:59:00 +0200

Early surveys of Japan's March tsunami show waves topped historic heights, up to 60 feet tall, with some waves topping 100 feet as they squeezed ...

Tokyo-Sendai bullet train service resumes

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 01:43:00 +0200

Bullet train services on the Tohoku Shinkansen Line resumed between Tokyo and Sendai on Monday for the first time since the Miyagi Prefecture capital was severely hit by the March 11 massive earthquake and tsunami. The resumption will likely stimulate reconstruction activities in the....

Japan to launch new major tsunami body search (AFP)

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 01:42:00 +0200

AFP - Nearly 25,000 Japanese troops will Monday start a massive new search for bodies along the Pacific coast where some 12,000 people are still missing after the earthquake and tsunami, the military said.

Vets fear worst for livestock abandoned around Fukushima

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 01:34:00 +0200

Japan will send nearly 25,000 soldiers supported by boats and aircraft into its disaster zone today on an intensive land-and-sea mission to recover the bodies of those killed

Illnesses Surge Among Japan Quake Victims

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 01:24:00 +0200

Aging populations on Japan's northeast coast are struggling to recover from last month's devastating earthquake and tsunami, and health officials fear they could be hit by a potentially deadly new wave of disease.

Mass land-and-sea search to recover bodies still missing from tsunami

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 01:13:00 +0200

Japan will send nearly 25,000 soldiers backed by boats and aircraft into its disaster zone today on an intensive land-and-sea mission to recover the bodies of those killed by last month's earthquake and tsunami.

Japan's PM thanks Iran for quake aid

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:17:00 +0200

Japan's Prime Minister has thanked Iran for its humanitarian aid to the Japanese people who are suffering by the last month 9.0-magnitude earthquake, Press TV reported.

National › Japan's Christians celebrate Easter amid disaster

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:09:00 +0200

This Easter, the story of resurrection carried a deeply personal message for the small community of Christians in disaster-hit Japan. More than six weeks after…

National › Undersea robots fail to locate any bodies during search

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:09:00 +0200

Two robots that were used to search in the sea for people missing following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami did not find any bodies…

Technology › Gov't likely to OK Tokyo-Osaka maglev train plan in May

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:09:00 +0200

The government is likely to approve Central Railway Japan Co's plan next month to construct a magnetically levitated train line between Tokyo and Osaka. A…

RGL Forensics Addresses Contingent Time Element (Supply Chain) Claims Tips Relating to the Japan Catastrophes

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:04:00 +0200

, the earthquake and tsunami in Japan National Public Radio is one of the most expensive disasters for insurers since Hurricane Katrina with an estimated $20-$30 billion in insured damages. Globally, businesses are suffering economic losses as a result of disruptions to Japan based suppliers or customers.

Japan quake hits output, Toyota may slip to No 3

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 22:53:00 +0200

Toyota is almost certain to lose the top producer ranking it has held since 2008 to General Motors this year and could fall behind No.3 Volkswagen.

Leaders accused of neglecting Chernobyl legacy (AP)

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 22:49:00 +0200

AP - Ex-Soviet governments are failing to protect their people from the deadly legacy of the Chernobyl disaster, former cleanup workers and environmental groups charged Monday on the eve of ceremonies commemorating the 25th anniversary of the world's worst nuclear accident.

Japan launches massive search for tsunami bodies

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 22:38:00 +0200

Some 25,000 Japanese troops are fanning out on the wreckage-strewn northeastern coast Monday in a massive search for thousands of bodies still missing from last month's earthquake and tsunami.Backed by dozens of boats and aircraft,...

Patrick Chan the man to beat at delayed world championships

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 22:28:00 +0200

These world figure skating championships have been likened to crossing the finish line in a long-distance race only to be told you still have a lap to go. “I compare it to being a tiger who was given its meal, and then having it taken away right under its nose,” said Canada's Patrick Chan. “It kind of feels like that.

World remembers Chernobyl, haunted by nuclear fears

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 22:08:00 +0200

Published Date: April 26, 2011 KIEV: The world today marks a quarter century since the world's worst nuclear disaster at Chernobyl in Ukraine, haunted by fears over the safety of atomic energy after the Japan earthquake. In the early hours of April 26, 1986, workers at the Chernobyl atomic power....

Toyota production slumps in Japan

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:50:00 +0200

Toyota said its car production in Japan plummeted 62.7% in March due to a parts supply crunch following the earthquake and tsunami.

Ford idles plants in Taiwan, China and South Africa (Reuters)

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:48:00 +0200

Reuters - The Ford Motor Co will idle plants in Taiwan, China and South Africa beginning this week due to the shortage of parts from Japan after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, the company said on Monday.

Japan launches massive search for bodies

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:30:00 +0200

Nearly 25,000 Japanese troops backed by boats, helicopters and airplanes began a massive search Monday for bodies of the nearly 12,000 people ...

Japan's tsunami waves top historic heights

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:30:00 +0200

Early surveys of Japan's March tsunami show waves topped historic heights, up to 60 feet tall, with some waves topping 100 feet as they squeezed ...

Thousands of tsunami victims undiscovered as clean-up crews help find possessions

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:26:00 +0200

Painfully slow progress is being made in clearing tens of thousands of tons of debris from the quake-hit north of Japan as clean-up crews are so hampered by demands to preserve people's possessions that thousands of bodies remain undiscovered.

Forces comb for tsunami dead

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:21:00 +0200

Nearly 25,000 Self-Defense Forces members backed by boats, helicopters and airplanes began a massive search Monday for bodies of the nearly 12,000 people missing and presumed killed in last month's catastrophic earthquake and tsunami. The operation is the third intensive military search for bodies....

LDP stings DPJ in seven of 10 mayoral polls

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:21:00 +0200

The ruling Democratic Party of Japan lost in seven of 10 mayoral elections Sunday in which its candidates effectively faced off with those of the Liberal Democratic Party in the second round of local-level polls. The results, announced Monday, deal a further blow to Prime Minister Naoto Kan's....

Evacuation shelters a mixed bag

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:21:00 +0200

The evacuated families in the school gym outside Tokyo are bound by their suffering to those in shelters closer to the disaster zone. Both lost homes, friends and livelihoods in the tsunami that pounded northeastern Japan last month. But the conditions they live in now as they try to put their lives back together markedly differ.

Evacuees get home visits of five hours

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:21:00 +0200

The government will allow those who evacuated from the 20-km radius no-go zone around the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant to visit their homes for up to five hours, officials said Monday. The announcement was made as prefectural officials were preparing to cull dying livestock in the fallout-contaminated area.

Dow, S&P edge lower on inflation jitters (Reuters)

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:16:00 +0200

Reuters - U.S. stocks slipped on Monday on concerns over higher commodity costs denting corporate profits, highlighted by a lowered outlook from consumer products company Kimberly-Clark.

Crisis-hit Tokyo Electric to cut top exec pay by half

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:11:00 +0200

25 Apr 2011 16:14 Source: reuters // Reuters * To cut compensation in half for president, other top execs * General staff's annual pay to be cut by 20 pct * Govt responsible for damages as well-lawmaker * Dai-ichi Life cuts profit estimate (Adds ruling party lawmaker comments on compensation) TOKYO, April 25 (Reuters) - Tokyo Electric Power <9501.

With 12,000 still missing, Japan keeps looking

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:06:00 +0200

Thousands of troops have been given the morbid duty of searching the rubble, the seas and the swamps of northeastern Japan for the bodies of the nearly 12,000 people still missing in last month's earthquake and tsunami.

Johnson Controls says Japan crisis will hit earnings

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:58:00 +0200

Drop in auto output following disaster expected to cut third-quarter revenue by $500-million and profit by 18 to 18 cents a share

Ford idles some overseas production

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:53:00 +0200

Ford Motor Co. says it has idled three overseas factories to conserve auto parts following last month's earthquake in Japan.

Chernobyl lessons learned – Medvedev

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:26:00 +0200

President Medvedev will be in Chernobyl Tuesday for events to mark 25 years since the world’s worst nuclear disaster, which occurred there in 1986.

UMW Toyota to invest RM1b to boost ops

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:24:00 +0200

SHAH ALAM: The country's largest non-national car distributor and assembler has started cutting its output and says it remains on course to roll out a new model next year. UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd said it will invest another RM1 billion in the next three years to boost operations.

Japanese Troops Scour Coast for Missing Bodies

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:19:00 +0200

Almost 25,000 troops fanned out along Japan's devastated northeast coast in a grim search for some of the thousands of bodies still missing.

Japan: As Recovery Of Bodies Continues, Officials Fear Disease, Suicide

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:08:00 +0200

As Japan deployed 25,000 troops to try and recover bodies, public health officials said conditions at shelters were taking its toll on the elderly population.

Chan ready to win 1st world title

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:45:00 +0200

After a jaw-dropping program at the Canadian championships that caught the figure skating world's attention back in January, Toronto's Patrick Chan believes the time has come for him to capture his first world title.

Chernobyl 25 years on in pictures

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:40:00 +0200

Ukraine is today preparing to mark a quarter of a century since the disaster, which endangered hundreds of thousands of lives and contaminated pristine forests and farmland with deadly radiation.

Japanese skaters' thoughts are with their homeland at worlds

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:28:00 +0200

Takahiko Kozuka wears a navy blue sticker affixed to the left side of his track jacket that reads: “Rebirth Japan. We are always with you.” Kozuka is a member of the Japanese team that is competing at the world figure skating championships with heavy hearts.

Huge search begins for tsunami victims

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:26:00 +0200

Japanese troops have launched the biggest search yet for bodies still missing from the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, which has left huge swathes of the country’s coastal communities in ...

Quake may dethrone Toyota as top automaker

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:26:00 +0200

A Toyota dealership is seen in a region of Japan devastated by the earthquake and tsunami last month. Toyota may slip to third in the automaker production rankings behind GM and Volkswagen due to ...

Toyota may lose top spot to GM

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:15:00 +0200

Toyota Motor Corp appeared headed towards losing its status as the world's top-selling automaker Monday, after reporting a staggering 62.7 per cent drop in production in Japan in March due to a parts supply crunch following the earthquake and tsunami.

Japan Begins Massive Search for Earthquake Victims

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:10:00 +0200

25 de abril de 2011, 11:30 Tokyo, Apr 25 (Prensa Latina) Japan on Monday began a intensive search for the bodies of victims of March's earthquake and tsunami, with the participation of thousands of soldiers, police and Coast Guard members.

Leaders accused of neglecting Chernobyl legacy

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:59:00 +0200

Ex-Soviet governments are failing to protect their people from the deadly legacy of the Chernobyl disaster, former cleanup workers and environmental groups say ahead of the 25th anniversary of the world's worst nuclear accident.

Leaders accused of neglecting Chernobyl legacy

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:54:00 +0200

MOSCOW (AP) Ex-Soviet governments are failing to protect their people from the deadly legacy of the Chernobyl disaster, former cleanup workers and environmental groups charged Monday on the eve of ceremonies commemorating the 25th anniversary of the world's worst nuclear accident.

Create 'GI Bill' to empower quake, tsunami victims

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:19:00 +0200

Dear Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Yoshiaki Takaki, You've been busy these past few weeks, I'm sure, working with Prime Minister Naoto Kan to deal with the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear reactor crises that have devastated the northern part of the country.

Refugee NPO to celebrate music, hope for Tohoku

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:19:00 +0200

There are approximately 15.2 million refugees around the world who have had to flee their home countries in fear of persecution for political, religious or racial reasons. In Japan, tens of thousands of people remain unable to return home since the deadly earthquake and tsunami hit Tohoku on March 11.

Shaken Japan latches onto earthquake warning app

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:19:00 +0200

The sound is an emergency earthquake warning from an iPhone app that lets subscribers know when the quake will come, where the epicenter will be located and how strong the shaking will be. Often, seconds after the phone rings, the shaking starts.

Memories of Agent Orange; Fukushima folly

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:19:00 +0200

Thanks for your story on AO in Okinawa ("Evidence for Agent Orange on Okinawa" by Jon Mitchell, Zeit Gist, April 12). Just like those of us stationed and exposed to AO on Johnston Island after all the AO was sent there in April 1972 from Vietnam, we also get nothing but "turndowns" from VA (the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs).

A Japanese contribution to Indonesian law

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:19:00 +0200

In general, the Indonesia and Japan relationship has been established for more than 50 years, but intensive legal cooperation between the two countries has been conducted for less than 15 years. The Japan International Cooperation Agency has dispatched legal experts and Japanese lawyers such as....

Huge search begins for tsunami victims

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:16:00 +0200

Japanese troops have launched the biggest search yet for bodies still missing from the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, which has left huge swathes of the country’s coastal communities in ruins.

Report Calls For Improved Earthquake Resilience in USA

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:09:00 +0200

The continental USA sits on the North American Plate which shares near coastal boundaries with the Caribbean and Pacific Plates and two smaller tectonic plates. Earthquakes are a geological fact of life in America, but the nation has escaped a major earthquake for more than 100 years and this,....

Japan quake death toll exceeds 14,300

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:56:00 +0200

The death toll from the March earthquake in Japan has exceeded 14,300.Around 12,000 people are still missing, the national police reports. On March 11, south-western prefectures of Japan were hit by a powerful quake, which triggered tsunami. Rescuers are still working in disaster-hit areas.

Chernobyl's legacy stings workers 25 years later

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:45:00 +0200

On anniversary of world's worst nuclear accident, sickened cleanup workers blame leaders for slashed benefits, subpar hospital

Leaders accused of neglecting Chernobyl legacy

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:20:00 +0200

MOSCOW (AP) — Ex-Soviet governments are failing to protect their people from the deadly legacy of the Chernobyl disaster, former cleanup workers and environmental groups charged Monday on the eve of ceremonies commemorating the 25th anniversary of the world's worst nuclear accident.

EPF to outsource US$1b mandates to funds

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:18:00 +0200

The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) will be outsourcing US$1 billion (RM3 billion) to eight fund managers for the global fixed income mandate and RM500 million to two fund managers for the domestic absolute return fixed income mandate, this year. Its Chairman Tan Sri Samsudin Osman said EPF would....

Japan becomes Beijing's top export market

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:12:00 +0200

Japan became Beijing's largest export market, passing the US in the first quarter of 2011, said the head of the Beijing Municipal Commission of Commerce on Monday.

Johnson Controls says Japan crisis will hit Q3 (Reuters)

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:09:00 +0200

Reuters - Johnson Controls Inc , one of the world's largest auto suppliers, said a drop in auto production following last month's earthquake in Japan would cut earnings and revenue in its fiscal third quarter.

Propeller Club Port and NYMAR Host NYC Harbor Cruise

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:05:00 +0200

Fundraiser for Japan Relief on May 4th April 22, 2011—Statue Cruise’s M/V Respect will be the venue for a joint Propeller Club and NYMAR 2011 New York Harbor Cruise.

Propeller Club Port and NYMAR Host NYC Harbor Cruise

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:02:00 +0200

Fundraiser for Japan Relief on May 4th April 22, 2011—Statue Cruise’s M/V Respect will be the venue for a joint Propeller Club and NYMAR 2011 New York Harbor Cruise.

UPDATE2: Resumption of Tokyo-Sendai bullet train services hit by power outages

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:57:00 +0200

Bullet train services on the Tohoku Shinkansen Line resumed between Tokyo and Sendai on Monday for the first time since the Miyagi Prefecture capital and vast areas in northeastern Japan were severely hit by the massive March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

Toyota's Japan output falls 63%

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:55:00 +0200

Toyota Motors says that its Japanese production fell by 63% in March compared with the same month last year.

Nigeria: Restricting Food Imports From Japan

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:53:00 +0200

The Federal Government recently announced the restriction of certain food imports from quake-stricken Japan, adding Nigeria to a list of countries and regions that took similar measures.

Tokyo Takes Center Role in Crisis

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:44:00 +0200

Tokyo will shoulder much of the responsibility for a nine-month plan to bring the heavily damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant firmly under control, a top government adviser said, even as he added to criticism of the plant's embattled operator.

Japanese Soldiers Join Search

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:44:00 +0200

About 25,000 Japanese soldiers started an intensive two-day search up and down the northeast coast. They were joined by naval and coast guard vessels and police forces across the region, as authorities redoubled efforts to recover the bodies of thousands still missing since the March 11 disaster.

Quake may dethrone Toyota as top automaker

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:40:00 +0200

Toyota may slip to No.3 in the automaker production rankings behind General Motors and Volkswagen due to Japan's earthquake and nuclear crisis.

Leaders accused of neglecting Chernobyl legacy (AP)

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:38:00 +0200

With 12,000 still missing, Japan keeps searching

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:34:00 +0200

SHICHIGAHAMAMACHI, Japan (AP) A line of somber soldiers walked methodically through a drained swamp Monday, with each step sinking their slender poles into the muck beneath.

Japan quake jolts auto output, Toyota may fall to No.3

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:19:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Co may slip to No. 3 in the automaker production rankings behind General Motors and Volkswagen due to Japan's earthquake and nuclear crisis, which slashed local output by almost two-thirds in March alone.

Japanese Troops Scour Coast for Missing Bodies

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:09:00 +0200

Dozens of aircraft, boats and navy divers took part in the two-day search, the third and most intensive of its kind

Japan quake jolts auto output, Toyota may fall to No.3 (Reuters)

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:07:00 +0200

Reuters - Toyota Motor Co may slip to No. 3 in the automaker production rankings behind General Motors and Volkswagen due to Japan's earthquake and nuclear crisis, which slashed local output by almost two-thirds in March alone.

With 12,000 still missing, Japan keeps searching

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:56:00 +0200

A line of somber soldiers walked methodically through a drained swamp Monday, with each step sinking their slender poles into the muck beneath.

Toyota, Honda's Japan output falls 63 per cent to record lows

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:46:00 +0200

Toyota Motor Corp and Honda Motor Co said Monday their domestic production in March plummeted about 63 per cent from a year earlier to record monthly lows with their operations severely disrupted by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

After robots fail, Kan sends 25,000 troops to search for Japan tsunami victims

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:44:00 +0200

Prime Minister Kan sent troops, helicopters, and planes to the northeast coast to recover bodies still missing from the Japan tsunami. Kan has come under attack for his handling of the disaster.

With 12,000 still missing, Japan keeps searching (AP)

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:37:00 +0200

AP - A line of somber soldiers walked methodically through a drained swamp Monday, with each step sinking their slender poles into the muck beneath.

With 12,000 still missing, Japan keeps searching

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:26:00 +0200

SHICHIGAHAMAMACHI, Japan (AP) — A line of somber soldiers walked methodically through a drained swamp Monday, with each step sinking their slender poles into the muck beneath. If one hit a body, he would know. "Bodies feel very distinctive," said Michihiro Ose, a spokesman for the Japanese army's 22nd infantry regiment.

Nintendo earnings to offer clues on Japan quake aftermath

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:21:00 +0200

(Reuters) - Nintendo Co Ltd might provide clues on the effect of the devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami on the industry's supply chain and domestic demand as it kicks off earnings for ...

25,000 troops launch biggest search yet for Japans missing

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:21:00 +0200

Soldiers prodded marshy ground with slender poles and cleared mounds of rubble by hand Monday as 25,000 troops mounted Japan's largest search yet for the bodies of nearly 12,000 people missing ...

Japan launches massive search for tsunami bodies

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:21:00 +0200

SHICHIGAHAMAMACHI, Japan -- Soldiers prodded marshy ground with slender poles and cleared mounds of rubble by hand Monday as 25,000 troops mounted Japan's largest search yet for the bodies of ...

LDP stings DPJ in seven of 10 mayoral polls

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:17:00 +0200

Evacuees get home visits of five hours

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:17:00 +0200

Chernobyl Anniversary to Be Honored

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:10:00 +0200

Former Soviet republics prepared to mark 25 years since the Chernobyl power station exploded in the world's worst nuclear accident, endangering hundreds of thousands of lives and contaminating pristine forests and farmland.

Ukraine prepares to mark 25 years since Chernobyl

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:01:00 +0200

Japan launches massive search for tsunami bodies (updated)

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:01:00 +0200

TAGAJO, Japan (AP) Soldiers prodded marshy ground with slender poles and cleared mounds of rubble by hand Monday as 25,000 troops mounted Japan's largest search yet for the bodies of nearly 12,000 people missing in last month's earthquake and tsunami.

Tokyo-Sendai bullet train service resumes

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:00:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 25 (UPI) -- The Tokyo-Sendai bullet train service resumed Monday for the first time since a March 11 earthquake and tsunami struck northeastern Japan. Sendai is the capital of Miyagi Prefecture, one of the areas hit hardest in the disaster. Reconnection...

Japan quake jolts auto output, Toyota may fall to No.3 (Reuters)

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:34:00 +0200

Reuters - Toyota Motor Co (7203.T) may slip to No.3 in the automaker production rankings behind General Motors and Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) due to Japan's earthquake and nuclear crisis, which slashed local output by almost two-thirds in March alone.

Toyota car production plummets after tsunami

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:12:00 +0200

Toyota's car production in Japan plummeted a staggering 62.7 percent in March due to a parts supply crunch following the earthquake and tsunami.

Tokyo-Sendai bullet train service resumes

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:03:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 25 (UPI) -- The Tokyo-Sendai bullet train service resumed Monday for the first time since a March 11 earthquake and tsunami struck northeastern Japan.

Japan, Korea, China stress open trade

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:00:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 25 (UPI) -- Japan's recovery from its March 11 earthquake and tsunami disaster is also "in the interests of" South Korea and China, their trade ministers said. The ministers of the three countries, who met in Tokyo during the...

Quake Hits Japan Auto Makers' Domestic Output

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:35:00 +0200

A disruption to parts supply chains following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan last month resulted in domestic production at Toyota, Nissan and Honda plummeting by more than half in March.

Haunting search for missing

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:33:00 +0200

TAGAJO: Nearly 25,000 Japanese soldiers backed by boats, helicopters and aircraft yesterday began a search for bodies of the nearly 12,000 people missing and presumed killed in the earthquake and tsunami on March 11.

Military push to find Japan dead

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:28:00 +0200

Japan deploys nearly 25,000 troops to search north-eastern prefectures for the bodies of those missing since last month's devastating earthquake and tsunami.

25,000 troops launch biggest search yet for Japan’s missing

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:27:00 +0200

Grim search seeks bodies of the nearly 12,000 people still missing after last month's earthquake and tsunami

Russia predicts closure to Fukushima type nuclear plants

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:25:00 +0200

Experts at Russia’s state-owned Nuclear Energy Corporation, ";Rosatom";, believe that Japan and the US should be prepared to face new difficulties caused by the maintenance of reactors sharing a similar design to ones at the Fukushima Daiichi plant in Japan which was damaged by last month’s earthquake and tsunami.

Will Russian figure skaters succeed at home?

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:25:00 +0200

The 2011 World Figure Skating Championships are about to start in Moscow. It was initially set to take place in Tokyo in late March, but the destructive earthquake and tsunami forced Japan to cancel the tournament. Russia was entrusted to host it upon the decision by the International Skating Union (ISU).

Japan launches new mass search for bodies

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:24:00 +0200

Soldiers prodded ground with poles on Monday as 25 000 troops mounted Japan's largest search yet for the bodies of nearly 12 000 people.

Toyota car production plummets after tsunami (AP)

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:02:00 +0200

AP - Toyota's car production in Japan plummeted a staggering 62.7 percent in March due to a parts supply crunch following the earthquake and tsunami.

Asian shares mixed ahead of earnings season (AFP)

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:02:00 +0200

AFP - Asian stocks were mixed in quiet trade on Monday as dealers locked in profits from recent gains while two of the region's major markets were closed.

Japan launches largest search for quake victims

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:58:00 +0200

Japanese Self-Defense Force members are carrying out the largest search yet for 12,000 people who went missing after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

Japan, Korea, China stress open trade

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:56:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 25 (UPI) -- Japan's recovery from its March 11 earthquake and tsunami disaster is also "in the interests of" South Korea and China, their trade ministers said.

Some 25K Japanese troops look for quake missing

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:43:00 +0200

Roughly 12,000 people still unaccounted for in wake of March 11 mega-quake and tsunami

Japan quake jolts auto output, Toyota may fall to No.3 (Reuters)

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:32:00 +0200

UPDATE1: Tokyo-Sendai bullet train service resumes, but hit by power outages

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:22:00 +0200

World remembers Chernobyl, haunted by nuclear fears

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:22:00 +0200

As the world marks 25th year of the world’s worst nuclear disaster at Chernobyl in Ukraine, the anniversary has gained an eerily contemporary resonance after the earthquake in Japan which damages reactors at the Fukushima power plant and prompts leaks of radiation

Toyota car production plummets after tsunami

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:22:00 +0200

Toyota's car production in Japan plummeted a staggering 62.7 percent in March due to a parts supply crunch following the earthquake and tsunami.

Asian shares mixed ahead of earnings season

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:17:00 +0200

HONG KONG : Asian stocks were mixed in quiet trade on Monday as dealers locked in profits from recent gains while two of the region's major markets were closed.

Now Undecided On Last Fiscal Year Net Profit Outlook Due To Quake Impact

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:46:00 +0200

Dow Jones )- Nippon Paper Group Inc. (3893.TO) said Monday it is now undecided on its net profit outlook for the year ended March 31, as it is calculating the impact of the damage caused by the ...

Toyota production slumps in Japan

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:45:00 +0200

Toyota said its car production in Japan plummeted 62.7% in March due to a parts supply crunch following the earthquake and tsunami.

Japan's car production plummets after disasters

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:11:00 +0200

Japanese car makers say domestic production has plummeted as a result of last month's massive earthquake and tsunami.

“When I’m needed, I’m there”

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:07:00 +0200

Toni Frisch has spent more than half of his life in humanitarian aid, travelling to disaster areas all over the world, analysing situations, and taking decisions.

Inflation spreads from emerging economies to developed economies

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:01:00 +0200

The Ministry of Commerce released the "China's Foreign Trade Situation Report (Spring 2011)" on April 22. The report analyzed China's external environment and warned that inflation is currently spreading from emerging economies to developed economies. Under this situation, emerging economies have and will take further deflation policies.

Toyota in danger of losing world leadership due to parts supply crunch

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:00:00 +0200

Given Toyota's production woes after the tsunami, GM is likely to reclaim the title of world's largest automaker that it lost in 2008.

Japan quake hammers auto output, Toyota to lose crown (Reuters)

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:58:00 +0200

JAPAN: Foreigners Show Solidarity Amidst Tragedy

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:45:00 +0200

When the massive 9.0 magnitude quake and tidal waves hit their little coastal village on March 11, Mariline Shoji and her husband lost everything they owned.

Fukushima: A Rush to Nuclear Energy Judgment?

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:37:00 +0200

At the start of this piece, let me nail my colours to the mast: I am a proponent of nuclear energy and I have worked on the periphery of the nuclear industry. What has slowly emerged since a devastating 9.0 magnitude earthquake and ensuing tsunami hit north east Japan on the 11th of March has served....

Toyota's car production slumps after quake

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:27:00 +0200

4/25/2011 - 8:40:32 AM Toyota Motor Corp said its car production in Japan plummeted 62.7% in March due to a parts supply crunch following the earthquake and tsunami. Toyota, the world’s top-selling carmaker last year, said today its domestic production in March was 129,491 vehicles. Toyota’s global production dropped 29.

Quake-hit Japan Inc to posts results

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:49:00 +0200

Japan's largest companies are likely to paint a bleak picture for this year's profits when they start announcing earnings this week.

Toyota car production plummets 62.5% after tsunami

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:46:00 +0200

TOKYO: Toyota's car production in Japan plummeted a staggering 62.7 percent in March due to a parts supply crunch following last month's earthquake and tsunami.

Down reflects on 'Upstairs' legacy

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:37:00 +0200

By KAREN BUTLER NEW YORK, April 25 (UPI) -- In an era when news -- much of it bad -- travels at lightning speed, British actress Lesley-Anne Down says she thinks people still appreciate the slower pace and lighter tone of her classic drama series, "Upstairs Downstairs."

Fans, ex-Candies bid farewell to actress Tanaka

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:20:00 +0200

TOKYO - Fans and past fellow performers in the pop star trio Candies were among more than 1,000 attendees wh...

Toyota production slumps in Japan

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:14:00 +0200

Toyota said its car production in Japan plummeted 62.7% in March due to a parts supply crunch following the earthquake and tsunami. Toyota, the world's top-selling carmaker last year, said its ...

Toyota production slumps in Japan

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:14:00 +0200

Toyota said its car production in Japan plummeted 62.7% in March due to a parts supply crunch following the earthquake and tsunami.Toyota, the world's top-selling carmaker last year, said its ...

Japan launches massive search for bodies

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 08:33:00 +0200

Nearly 25,000 Japanese troops backed by boats, helicopters and airplanes began a massive search Monday for bodies of the nearly 12,000 people ...

Stray dogs need help to survive

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 08:25:00 +0200

KUWAIT has about 5,000 stray dogs that need extreme luck to live to be three. To get some perspective, compare it with the average lifespan of 16 years of a domesticated dog. The main villains are starvation, disease and worst of all intolerance. Jo...

Japan’s ruling party popularity drops

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 08:24:00 +0200

Sunday’s election to Japan’s local bodies of government shows a decline in popularity of the country’s ruling Democratic Party under Prime Minister Naoto Kan. By preliminary reports it lost to the opposition Liberal Democratic Party in the large cities of Fukushima, Inagi, Narashino, and a number of Tokyo districts.

Japan launches massive search effort today

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 08:14:00 +0200

Japan disaster 24,800 soldiers, accompanied by ninety helicopters, fifty boats, and 100 divers are being sent into the disaster area to search for and recover the thousands of bodies still lying on the ground or buried under debris; 14,300 are confirmed dead and that 14,000 are still missing but....

Nissan Japan output down 52.4% in March

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 08:11:00 +0200

Nissan's Japan production plunged 52.4 percent year on year in March after the country was hit by a devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Honda Japan production dives 62.9% in March

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 08:11:00 +0200

Honda Motor reported that domestic production plunged 62.9% year on year in March when a massive earthquake and tsunami hit the country.

Toyota production slumps in Japan

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 08:01:00 +0200

Toyota said its car production in Japan plummeted 62.7% in March due to a parts supply crunch following the earthquake and tsunami.

Toyota production slumps in Japan

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:58:00 +0200

Toyota said its car production in Japan plummeted 62.7% in March due to a parts supply crunch following the earthquake and tsunami.

Japan launches massive search for tsunami bodies

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:55:00 +0200

TAGAJO, Japan (AP) -- Nearly 25,000 Japanese troops backed by boats, helicopters and airplanes began a massive search Monday for bodies of the nearly 12,000 people missing and presumed killed in last month's catastrophic earthquake and tsuna...

Toyota production slumps in Japan

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:54:00 +0200

Toyota said its car production in Japan plummeted 62.7% in March due to a parts supply crunch following the earthquake and tsunami.

Japan auto output slumps after quake, Toyota to lose crown (Reuters)

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:52:00 +0200

Reuters - Toyota Motor Co (7203.T) is set to lose its crown as the world's largest automaker after Japan's earthquake and nuclear disaster slashed local output by almost two-thirds in March.

Uncertainty reigns as quake-hit Japan Inc posts results (Reuters)

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:52:00 +0200

Reuters - Japan's largest companies are likely to paint a bleak picture for this year's profits when they start announcing earnings this week, if they offer any guidance at all.

National › Japan's spring whaling postponed due to bad weather

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:46:00 +0200

Japan's research whaling in waters off Hokkaido, initially scheduled to start Monday, was postponed to launch Tuesday or later due to bad weather. The site…

National › 25,000 SDF troops launch massive search for bodies

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:46:00 +0200

Nearly 25,000 Japanese troops backed by boats, helicopters and airplanes began a massive search Monday for bodies of the nearly 12,000 people missing and presumed…

Shaky road ahead for UK motor industry warns boss

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:45:00 +0200

THE British car manufacturing industry faces an uncertain future because of a lack of UK part suppliers, the head of Vauxhall warned yesterday.

Toyota production slumps in Japan

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:44:00 +0200

Toyota said its car production in Japan plummeted 62.7% in March due to a parts supply crunch following the earthquake and tsunami.

Toyota production slumps in Japan

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:40:00 +0200

Toyota said its car production in Japan plummeted 62.7% in March due to a parts supply crunch following the earthquake and tsunami.

Toyota production slumps in Japan

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:35:00 +0200

Toyota said its car production in Japan plummeted 62.7% in March due to a parts supply crunch following the earthquake and tsunami.

Honda's Japan production dives 62.9% in March

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:34:00 +0200

TOKYO: Japan's Honda Motor on Monday reported that domestic production plunged 62.9 per cent year on year in March when a massive earthquake and tsunami hit the country.

Toyota car production plummets after tsunami

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:26:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Toyota's car production in Japan plummeted a staggering 62.7 percent in March due to a parts supply crunch following last month's earthquake and tsunami. Toyota Motor Corp., the world's top-selling automaker last year, said Monday its domestic production in March was 129,491 vehicles. Toyota's global production dropped 29.

Toyota's Japan output falls 63%

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:25:00 +0200

Toyota Motors has announced fresh production cuts at its factories in Asia as it continues to face a shortage of parts.

Toyota car production plummets after tsunami (AP)

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:21:00 +0200

AP - Toyota Motor Corp. says its car production in Japan plummeted 62.7 percent in March due to a parts supply crunch following the earthquake and tsunami.

Japan tsunami devastated Chilean scallop farms

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:13:00 +0200

Japan: Thousands of miles from the shores of Japan across the Pacific Ocean, Chilean shellfish farmers are facing an uncertain future after a giant wave traveled the seas and washed away their scallop beds. "I don't think I can carry on. Too much has been lost.

Japan launches massive search for tsunami

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:08:00 +0200

JAPANESE troops fan coast to try to recover thousands of bodies still missing from last month's earthquake and tsunami.

Japan launches massive search for tsunami bodies

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:56:00 +0200

Some 25,000 Japanese troops are fanning out on the wreckage-strewn northeastern coast Monday in a massive search for thousands of bodies still missing from last month's earthquake and tsunami.

Japan launches massive search for tsunami bodies

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:41:00 +0200

TAGAJO, Japan (AP) — Some 25,000 Japanese troops are fanning out on the wreckage-strewn northeastern coast Monday in a massive search for thousands of bodies still missing from last month's earthquake and tsunami. Backed by dozens of boats and aircraft, the soldiers are scouring the region for remains swept to sea or buried under masses of rubble.

Gulf carriers propel global flight capacity to record

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:36:00 +0200

DUBAI - Propelled by Emirates, Etihad Airways and Oman Air, global flight capacity is poised to soar to "unprecedented" levels in April, according to new figures released by a key data and analysis provider for the aviation industry.

Japan launches massive search for tsunami bodies

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:33:00 +0200

TAGAJO, Japan (AP) Some 25,000 Japanese troops are fanning out on the wreckage-strewn northeastern coast April 25 in a massive search for thousands of bodies still missing from last month's earthquake and tsunami.

Japan announces emergency budget

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:31:00 +0200

The Japanese government announces a 4 trillion yen ($48.9bn; £29.6bn) emergency budget, after last month's earthquake and tsunami.

China, South Korea rebuff Japan on import restrictions

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:17:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - China and South Korea rebuffed on Sunday Japan's calls for more “reasonable” restrictions on imports of food and other products that could be contaminated with radiation after last month's nuclear disaster, showing the difficulty Japan will face in restoring trust in its products.

Pope uses Easter address to pray for diplomacy in Libya

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:17:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Pope Benedict --VI urged an end to fighting in Libya, using his Easter Sunday message to call for diplomacy and peace in the Middle East.

MAS, AirAsia to extend deadline for passengers with Japan tickets

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:17:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Airline companies Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and AirAsia have agreed to extend the time period to May 24 and May 15 respectively for passengers who had purchased tickets to Japan before the earthquake and tsunami struck last month.

NE Asia ministers work toward investment pact

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:17:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The trade ministers of Japan, China and South Korea are vowing to press forward to seal an investment pact among their countries.

Japan to begin massive search for bodies

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:17:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japan will send nearly 25,000 soldiers backed by boats and aircraft into its disaster zone today on an intensive land-and-sea mission to recover the bodies of those killed by last month's earthquake and tsunami, the military said.

Japan investor sentiment fell to lowest level for five months in April: survey

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:17:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Sentiment towards Japanese stocks among retail investors fell to its lowest level for five months in April as growing uncertainty on the country's economic outlook following a devastating earthquake and tsunami weighed on share prices, a monthly Reuters survey showed.

Toyota extends Asia output cuts

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:08:00 +0200

Toyota Motors has announced fresh production cuts at its factories in Asia as it continues to face a shortage of parts.

03:25 on 25 April, 2011 UTC

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 05:57:00 +0200

Japan declines offer of Fiji water shipment for earthquake victims Posted at 03:25 on 25 April, 2011 UTC Japan has declined an offer by Fiji to supply eight container loads of bottled water to the zone affected by last month’s earthquake and tsunami. The Fiji interim government had explored ways it....

03:25 on 25 April, 2011 UTC

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 05:57:00 +0200

Employees of Samoa’s Yazaki plant hit by Japan crisis Posted at 03:25 on 25 April, 2011 UTC More than 800 employees of Samoa’s biggest private employer, Yazaki Eds Samoa, will have their work hours cut by up to half as a result of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami.

AFP: Honda Japan production dives 62.9% in March

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 05:22:00 +0200

Tokyo. Japan's Honda Motor on Monday reported that domestic production plunged 62.9 percent in March when a massive earthquake and tsunami hit the country, AFP disclosed. © 2011 All rights reserved. Reproducing this website�s contents requires obligatory reference to FOCUS Information Agency! ....

02:33 on 25 April, 2011 UTC

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 04:56:00 +0200

Employees of Samoa’s Yazaki plant hit by Japan crisis Posted at 02:33 on 25 April, 2011 UTC More than 800 employees of Samoa’s biggest private employer, Yazaki Eds Samoa, will have their work hours cut by up to half as a result of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami.

02:33 on 25 April, 2011 UTC

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 04:56:00 +0200

Japan declines offer of Fiji water shipment for earthquake victims Posted at 02:33 on 25 April, 2011 UTC Japan has declined an offer by Fiji to supply eight container loads of bottled water to the zone affected by last month’s earthquake and tsunami. The Fiji interim government had explored ways it....

World remembers Chernobyl, haunted by nuclear fears

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 04:48:00 +0200

The world on Tuesday marks a quarter century since the world's worst nuclear disaster at Chernobyl in Ukraine, haunted by fears over the safety of atomic energy after the Japan earthquake.

Japan minister's China remarks 'inappropriate'

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 04:45:00 +0200

Japanese Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa's call for stronger military ties with its allies to balance China's growing influence was described as "inappropriate" by a leading analyst. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal on Friday, Kitazawa said "in order to maintain the right balance in....

A vinyl souvenir from a visit to ‘death incarnate’

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 04:24:00 +0200

Last people to listen to photojournalist’s classical record were Grade 6 students in Chernobyl, which suffered nuclear catastrophe 25 years ago Tuesday

Primordial fear: why radiation is so scary

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 04:04:00 +0200

A quarter century after Chernobyl, and more than 65 years after atomic bombs laid waste to Hiroshima and Nagasaki, fatally sickening thousands not killed outright, even unfounded fear of radioactive contamination can spark panic.

25,000 troops to help Japan recover bodies

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 04:02:00 +0200

Japan will send nearly 25,000 soldiers backed by boats and aircraft into its disaster zone on Monday on an intensive land-and-sea mission to recover the bodies of those killed by last month's earthquake and tsunami, the military said.

Kenya: We Had to Take Heed of Warnings On Oil

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 03:44:00 +0200

When you drive down the highway near my home in America, it's tough to imagine that there's a looming energy crisis.

Tokyo's imports plea to China and South Korea

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 03:43:00 +0200

Japan has asked South Korea and China to adopt a more "reasonable" policy on importing goods in the wake of last month's earthquake disaster and amid concerns about irradiated Japanese produce because of the crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.

Tsunami spared few at elementary school in Ishinomaki

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 03:38:00 +0200

Lessons learned from the tsunami spawned by the March 11 Great East Japan Earthquake showed that even schools once thought to be safe havens were vulnerable, and some parents who could get their children to higher ground saved them. In Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, Okawa Elementary stands along a....

Mass land-and-sea search to recover bodies still missing from tsunami

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 03:35:00 +0200

Japan will send nearly 25,000 soldiers backed by boats and aircraft into its disaster zone today on an intensive land-and-sea mission to recover the bodies of those killed by last month's ...

Japan's grim task: 25,000 troops search for bodies from the tsunami

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 03:29:00 +0200

About 14,300 are known to have died in the March 11 catastrophe, with another 12,000 missing and presumed killed. Some were swept out to sea, while others were buried under debris.

Japan's grim task: 25,000 troops search for bodies from the tsunami

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 03:27:00 +0200

About 14,300 are known to have died in the March 11 catastrophe, with another 12,000 missing and presumed killed. Some were swept out to sea, while others were buried under debris.

Pope, govs, others seek forgiveness at Easter

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 03:26:00 +0200

CHRISTIANS in Nigeria yesterday joined other faithful across the world to celebrate Easter, the climax of the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The common denominator of the messages of religious and political leaders at the event was forgiveness of one another, the same way Christ did for humanity on the Cross.

Tan Chong Motor cut to 'market perform'

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 03:23:00 +0200

Tan Chong Motor Holdings Bhd, a Malaysian automotive assembler, was downgraded at RHB Research Institute Sdn Bhd, citing concerns over the supply of parts following Japan's earthquake and tsunami. The stock was cut to "market perform" from "outperform," Alexander Chia, an analyst at RHB, wrote in a report today.

Illness Rises Among Japan Quake Victims

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 02:56:00 +0200

World Figure Skating Championship starts in Moscow

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 02:50:00 +0200

MOSCOW, April 25 (Itar-Tass) -- The World Figure Skating Championship officially starts in the Russian capital on Monday. It will be the third time Russia hosts such championship. Back in 1896, Russia’s St. Petersburg hosted the first world men’s singles championship.

Japan to up search for quake bodies

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 02:27:00 +0200

JAPAN will send nearly 25,000 soldiers backed by boats and aircraft into its disaster zone today on an intensive land-and-sea mission to recover the bodies of those killed by last month’s earthquake and tsunami, the military said.

Pope urges end to violence in Libya in Easter message

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 02:27:00 +0200

POPE Benedict XVI urged an end to fighting in Libya and called for diplomacy, using his Easter Sunday message to call for peace in the Middle East.

Miyagi memorial for quake and tsunami victims

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 02:22:00 +0200

A memorial to the victims of March 11 earthquake and tsunami was unveiled in Minamisanriku, Japan on Sunday. Minamisanriku is located in Miyagi Prefecture which was hit the worst. The total number of killed by the disaster is over 14,000. Some 12,000 are unaccounted for.

Kim and Asada rekindle rivalry in Moscow

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 02:20:00 +0200

MOSCOW - Figure skating superstars Kim Yu-na and Mao Asada will rekindle their long-running rivalry in the relocated world figure skating championships starting on Monday.

Japan minister's China remarks 'inappropriate'

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 02:20:00 +0200

BEIJING - Japanese Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa's call for stronger military ties with its allies to balance China's growing influence was described as "inappropriate" by a leading analyst.

Japan to launch massive search for bodies

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 02:20:00 +0200

TOKYO - Japan will send nearly 25,000 soldiers, backed by boats and aircraft, into its disaster zone on Monday on an intensive land-and-sea mission to recover the bodies of those killed by last month's earthquake and tsunami, the military said.

SS501's Park Jung-min to Perform in UN Charity Concert in Japan

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 02:17:00 +0200

SS501 member Park Jung-min will join in a benefit concert in Yokohama, Japan on Friday to aid the victims of the earthquake and tsunami there. The concert is being co-hosted by Yamaha and the UN-OHRLLS, an agency of the UN that helps disaster-stricken countries. The event, which w...

Video: St. Louis picks up after ‘hell’ of tornado

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 01:50:00 +0200

The worst storm to hit St. Louis in 40 years ripped through the area Friday evening, damaging the main airport and flattening homes, but remarkably, causing no deaths. NBC’s Mike Seidel reports. (Nightly News)

Devastated PM visits tsunami zone: 'It's hard to take in'

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 01:27:00 +0200

JULIA Gillard fights back tears as she becomes the first world leader to visit Japan's tsunami-ravaged city of Minami Sanriku.

Australia PM visits Japan tsunami town

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 00:44:00 +0200

MINAMISANRIKU: Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Saturday visited the tsunami-devastated town of Minamisanriku, becoming the first foreign leader to travel to Japan’s disaster zone. The town, which had a population of 17,600, was obliterated and more than 1,130 people killed or left....

Sports › Sendai opens with win as J-League resumes

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 00:03:00 +0200

Jiro Kamata scored a late winner Saturday to lift Vegalta Sendai to a 2-1 win over Kawasaki Frontale as the J-League resumed following a break…

National › Gov't to help TEPCO pay for damages if survival at risk

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 00:03:00 +0200

The government is arranging to help Tokyo Electric Power Co pay for damages incurred from the nuclear accident at its Fukushima Daiichi power plant if…

Japan to launch massive search for quake bodies

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:47:00 +0200

TOKYO - Japan plans to send more than 20,000 soldiers, backed by boats and aircraft, into its northern disaster zone today in an intensive mission to recover the bodies of those killed in last month's earthquake and tsunami, the military said.

Japan resumes search for bodies

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:37:00 +0200

Two-day operation involving aircraft, boats, divers and robots will scour towns and areas up to 12 miles out to sea Thousands of Japanese troops are to resume their search for the bodies of people killed in last month's earthquake and tsunami, although hopes that many will be recovered are fading.

Crises place high demand on private aviation

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:07:00 +0200

By Rohit Jaggi Published: March 17 2011 12:30 | Last updated: March 17 2011 12:30 Private aviation has been kept busy in recent weeks by a string of crises, both natural and man-made. A rapid-response flight was organised by UK-listed company , for example, to take equipment as well as rescue and....

Emerging markets boost US chip industry

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:07:00 +0200

The US chip industry is looking forward to a strong second half of the year after shaking off the effects of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami , weak economic conditions and gloomy analyst predictions. The tablet segment is not cannibalising the PC market to the extent many feared, while....

Pope calls for peace in Libya, Ivory Coast, Japan

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:01:00 +0200

Pope Benedict XVI called for peace amid ongoing conflicts in Africa and the Middle East and mentioned the plight of those in Japan during his annual Easter message Sunday.

Chernobyl can provide lessons for Japan, Russian activist says

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 22:38:00 +0200

The Chernobyl nuclear disaster can provide valuable lessons for Japan as it addresses the turmoil triggered by the crippled Fukushima No. 1 power plant, according to a Russian activist supporting those affected by the world's worst nuclear accident in 1986 in Ukraine.

Task for post-disaster politics

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 22:38:00 +0200

As more than 40 days have passed since the massive earthquake and tsunami devastated northeastern Japan, politicians must remind themselves that their priority task is to help the victims and to end the Fukushima nuclear plant crisis as soon as possible.

Japan PM braced for vote blow

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 22:04:00 +0200

TOKYO: Japan's opposition Liberal Democratic Party is expected to win a lower house by-election on Sunday in a blow to Prime Minister Naoto Kan who has been criticised for his handling of the nuclear crisis.

UPDATE2: DPJ also struggling in 2nd round of nationwide local polls

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 21:13:00 +0200

The ruling Democratic Party of Japan continued to struggle in Sunday's second round of nationwide local elections after losing ground in gubernatorial and prefectural assembly contests two weeks ago. Of the 10 municipal and ward mayoral elections in which candidates belonging to or backed by the DPJ....

Diplomacy not arms in Libya, says Pope

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 20:52:00 +0200

In his Easter message Pope Benedict XVI has urged "diplomacy and dialogue" instead of arms in Libya and "solidarity" with refugees.

Global output will return to normalcy: Toyota

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 20:38:00 +0200

The automaker will begin raising production to regular levels from July in Japan and from August at overseas plants, the company said.

Toyota's spot as top selling carmaker under threat

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 20:30:00 +0200

Toyota says its global car production, disrupted by parts shortages from Japan's earthquake and tsunami, won't return to normal until November or December - threatening its spot as the world's top-selling carmaker.President Akio...

Japan to launch new major tsunami body search

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 20:17:00 +0200

Nearly 25,000 Japanese troops will Monday (today) start a massive new search for bodies along the Pacific coast where some 12,000 people are still missing after the earthquake and tsunami, the military said.

Pope urges 'diplomacy' in Libya, 'solidarity' with refugees

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 20:07:00 +0200

Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday urged "diplomacy and dialogue" instead of arms in Libya and "solidarity" with refugees from unrest across the north African and Middle Eastern region.

Pope urges 'diplomacy' in Libya, 'solidarity' with refugees in Easter message

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 19:59:00 +0200

Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday urged "diplomacy and dialogue" instead of arms in Libya and "solidarity" with refugees from unrest across the north African and Middle Eastern region.

Troops to start new search for tsunami victims

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 19:42:00 +0200

Last Updated: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 02:29:00 +1000 Nearly 25,000 Japanese troops will today start a massive new search for bodies along the Pacific coast where 12,000 people are still missing after the earthquake and tsunami. US forces will join the soldiers and members of Japan's Coast Guard and police.

Soaring fuel costs sap US airlines' earnings

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 19:40:00 +0200

CHICAGO: Skyrocketing fuel costs lowered major US airline earnings, but higher fares bolstered revenue for the carriers and helped make up for that mounting burden. United Continental, parent of United Airlines, posted a quarterly loss on Thursday and said the decline in travel to Japan following....

Japan Declares Exclusion Zone Around Nuclear Plant

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 19:32:00 +0200

Police will be authorized to detain anyone within a 20-kilometer radius around the plant

Finlandia Hall Charity Concert for Japan’s Music World

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 19:17:00 +0200

A charity concert in aid of Japan’s disaster-struck areas is being held on Sunday at Helsinki’s Finlandia Hall. Performing at the event will be the Helsinki-Japan Charity Orchestra, a joint Finnish-Japanese effort.

Vatican's Easter Makes Way For Pope's Beatification

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 19:09:00 +0200

The Pope's Easter Mass was the culmination of Holy Week, but the Vatican will still be busy in the coming days, preparing for next week's beatification of Pope John Paul II. Despite the festivities, criticism remains over the unprecedented speed of the process.

Japan's Christians celebrate Easter amid disaster

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 18:18:00 +0200

KESENNUMA, Japan (AP) This Easter, the story of the Resurrection carried a deeply personal message for the small community of Christians in disaster-hit Japan. More than six weeks after a massive earthquake and tsunami ravaged the country's northeastern coast, leaving 26,000 missing or dead, the region is trying to .

Latest casualty figures for March 11 quake, tsunami

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 18:11:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 24, Kyodo The following are the latest casualty figures related to the earthquake and tsunami that hit northeastern and eastern Japan on March 11, according to the National Police Agency as of 4 p.m. Sunday: Number of people killed 14,300 Number of people missing 11,999 ==Kyodo Copyright 2011 Kyodo News.

Sudan Praises Support of Japan Cooperation Agency

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 18:07:00 +0200

Khartoum, April 24 (SUNA) - The Minister of International Cooperation Yousif Al-Degar, has praised the government of Japan for its support to Sudan as well as the projects being implemented by Japan International Cooperation Agency in the fields of water, education, health, environment, and....

Sports › Orfevre outshines Sadamu Patek to win Satsuki-sho

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 18:06:00 +0200

Fourth pick Orfevre held off favorite Sadamu Patek en route to victory at the Satsuki-sho on Sunday, the first race of the Triple Crown. With…

Japan votes on second round of local races

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 17:49:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 24 (UPI) -- Japanese election officials said voting got under way as scheduled Sunday in the second round of local elections nationwide. Assembly members and mayors are being selected across Japan, and Tokyo was voting on 21 ward mayors. The...

Memorial services for Japan's tsunami victims

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 17:30:00 +0200

A memorial service has been held in Minamisanriku the Japanese fishing town obliterated by the tsunami that followed last month’s earthquake. Local officials said over 1,000 of the ...

Around one hundred thousand pilgrims gather for Easter Sunday Mass

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 17:13:00 +0200

Queues formed early in the day for the special Easter Sunday Mass, while those waiting inside the square watched old footage of the previous pope, John Paul II, on a large screen. Around one hundred thousand pilgrims, tourists and locals gathered in St Peter's Square in the Vatican on Sunday to hear....

Trade will help Japan quake recovery: ministers

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 17:07:00 +0200

Trade ministers from Japan, China and South Korea on Sunday said ensuring free trade would help reconstruction following the March 11 tsunami, as Tokyo stressed its exports were safe despite a nuclear crisis.

In Easter Message, Pope Urges Diplomacy in Libya

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 16:52:00 +0200

Pope Benedict XVI contrasted war and hunger with the joy of Easter Sunday and issued a ringing call for diplomacy to prevail over fighting in Libya, for nations to welcome refugees from conflict and for Middle East leaders to respect their citizens.

In Easter message, pope urges diplomacy in Libya

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 16:41:00 +0200

Japanese professor on Armenian Genocide

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 16:33:00 +0200

Japanese professor Segava summed up the results of her 10-year study in Armenia.

Japan Ruling Party Takes Election Hit

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 16:21:00 +0200

Calls for Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan to step down are likely to intensify this week after his party lost a key parliamentary seat Sunday, while a fresh round of nationwide local elections were expected to show frustration over the government's handling of the nuclear crisis.

Pope urges diplomacy in Libya

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 16:16:00 +0200

Pope Benedict XVI urged an end to fighting in Libya, using his Easter Sunday message to call for diplomacy and peace in the Middle East.

Pope calls for fighting in Libya to stop in Easter address to 100,000 in St Peter's Square

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 16:11:00 +0200

The Pontiff said politicians should use diplomacy rather than weapons and called for Libya to allow access for humanitarian aid to be delivered to civilians.

In Easter message, pope urges diplomacy in Libya

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 15:58:00 +0200

VATICAN CITY (AP) Pope Benedict XVI contrasted war and hunger with the joy of Easter Sunday and issued a ringing call for diplomacy to prevail over fighting in Libya, for nations to welcome refugees from conflict and for Middle East leaders to respect their citizens.

Japan to involve 25,000 servicemen in rescue operations

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 15:51:00 +0200

On Monday, Japan is to start a large scale operation on collecting the bodies of the victims of the devastating earthquake and tsunami. The operation will involve the forces of police, coast guard and American military units. In total the Japanese authorities will send 25,000 servicemen to the area of the disaster.

Pope calls for fighting in Libya to stop in Easter address to 100,000 in St Peter's Square

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 15:44:00 +0200

The Pontiff said politicians should use diplomacy rather than weapons and called for Libya to allow access for humanitarian aid to be delivered to civilians.

Japan to launch new major tsunami body search

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 15:43:00 +0200

TOKYO - Nearly 25,000 Japanese troops will Monday start a massive new search for bodies along the Pacific coast where some 12,000 people are still missing after the earthquake and tsunami, the military said.

Pope urges end to fighting in Libya in Easter message

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 15:37:00 +0200

Pope Benedict XVI urges countries to replace fighting with diplomacy in North African dispute

Pope urges West to care for victims of Middle East turmoil

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 15:31:00 +0200

Pope Benedict XVI delivered his traditional Easter message to urge an end to conflict in Libya and the Ivory Coast, while calling upon nations to welcome migrants fleeing from violence and poverty.

A very scary thought

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 15:30:00 +0200

MORE than half of Jamaica's population would be killed or displaced were the island to be hit by an earthquake and tsunami similar to those that demolished large sections of Japan last month, according to the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM).

Pope urges end to Libya fighting

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 15:25:00 +0200

The Pope urges diplomacy and dialogue to bring an end to the conflict in Libya in his traditional Easter Sunday blessing.

Memorial services for Japan's tsunami victims

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 15:22:00 +0200

A memorial service has been held in Minamisanriku – the Japanese fishing town obliterated by the tsunami that followed last month’s earthquake. Local officials said over 1,000 of the town’s residents out of a population of around 18,000 are known to have died or are listed as missing.

Pope urges 'diplomacy' in Libya, 'solidarity' with refugees

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 15:14:00 +0200

Pope Benedict XVI has urged "diplomacy and dialogue" instead of arms in Libya and "solidarity" with refugees from unrest across the north African and Middle Eastern region.

Undersea robots fail to locate any bodies during search

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 15:09:00 +0200

CHIBA, Japan - Two robots that were used to search in the sea for people missing following the March 11 earthquake ...

13:49 Pope leads Easter Mass in Vatican

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 14:57:00 +0200

Pope Benedict XVI celebrated Easter Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square, packed with about 100,000 pilgrims and tourists as the faithful marked the church's most joyous day of the year. During his address, the pope also said that politics in North Africa and the Middle East should be based on respect for all.

In Easter message, pope urges diplomacy in Libya

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 14:38:00 +0200

Benedict XVI calls for end to conflict, prays for society where politics "is inspired by respect for the human person" Easter rites

Japan resumes search for bodies

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 14:37:00 +0200

Two-day operation involving aircraft, boats, divers and robots will scour towns and areas up to 12 miles out to sea Thousands of Japanese troops are to resume the search for the bodies of people killed in last month's earthquake and tsunami, although hopes are fading that many will be recovered.

Tomoyuki Tajitsu: “I love dolma very much”

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 14:30:00 +0200

"Barev dzez" (Hello), "Inchpes ek" (How are you), "Jansaghutyun" (Fine), "Yes dolma shat em sirum" (I love dolma very much)-these are the Armenian words, which Tomoyuki Tajitsu has been using for over a year in Armenia. Tomoyuki Tajitsu is from Japan and is currently working at the UN Office in Armenia.

Japan to launch massive search for quake bodies

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 14:28:00 +0200

Japan is sending nearly 25,000 soldiers backed by boats and aircraft into its disaster zone on an intensive land-and-sea mission to recover the bodies of those killed by last month's earthquake and tsunami, the military said.

Japan launches new search

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 14:24:00 +0200

Close to 25 000 Japanese troops will start a new search for bodies, where 12 000 people are still missing following a series of earthquakes and a tsunami.

VATICAN - May Easter joy reach those who suffer from war and persecution, Pope says

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 14:18:00 +0200

In his message ‘Urbi et orbi’, Benedict XVI mentions the Middle East, North Africa, Ivory Coast, Japan, as well as “those who suffer opposition and even persecution for their faith in Jesus Christ.” In the Age of Technology, the Christian faith is based on the proclamation of 2,000 years ago.

China, S. Korea rebuff Japan on import restrictions after quake

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 13:56:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - China and South Korea rebuffed on Sunday Japan's calls for more "reasonable" restrictions on imports of food and other products that could be contaminated with radiation after last month's nuclear disaster, showing the difficulty Japan will face in restoring trust in its products.

Message of His Holiness Karekin II on the Feast of Resurrection

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 13:56:00 +0200

24.04.2011 16:41 Beloved and pious faithful in the Homeland and the Diaspora, This good news of the resurrection of Christ, which resounded from the mouths of angels near the empty tomb of the Lord, and enveloped the first Christians with joy and ecstasy, soars today across the entire world, this....

Japan to launch massive search for quake bodies

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 13:54:00 +0200

A man talks on his cell phone as he sits on a sofa among the rubble in the area devastated by March 11 earthquake and tsunami in the town of Soma, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, Saturday, April 23, ...

Japan: No Plans to Expand Evacuation Zone

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 13:50:00 +0200

Japan's Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency said that there would be no need to expand the current evacuation zone around the Fukushima Daiichi plant, even in the event of another hydrogen explosion at the stricken facility.

Ministers say trade will help Japan quake recovery (AFP)

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 13:50:00 +0200

AFP - Trade ministers from Japan, China and South Korea on Sunday said ensuring free trade would help reconstruction following the March 11 tsunami, as Tokyo stressed its exports were safe despite a nuclear crisis.

Pope urges end to Libya violence

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 13:49:00 +0200

4/24/2011 - 12:13:01 PM Pope Benedict XVI urged an end to fighting in Libya and called for diplomacy, using his Easter Sunday message to call for peace in the Middle East. Benedict also said that politics in North Africa and the Middle East should be based on respect for all.

In Easter message, pope urges diplomacy in Libya

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 13:40:00 +0200

Pope Benedict XVI urged an end to fighting in Libya, using his Easter Sunday message to call for diplomacy and peace in the Middle East.

In Easter Message, Pope Calls For Diplomacy In Libya

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 13:36:00 +0200

Pope Benedict XVI urged an end to fighting in Libya, using his Easter Sunday message to call for diplomacy and peace in the Middle East.

Fulfilled emperor’s commandment

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 13:26:00 +0200

Arihiko has started studying Armenian and knows the most important words, that is, "I love you."

Toyota says output to return to normal by December

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 13:21:00 +0200

By Chang-Ran Kim and Nathan Layne TOKYO (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) said it could take until the end of the year before production has fully recovered to levels before the massive ...

In Easter message, pope urges diplomacy in Libya (AP)

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 13:20:00 +0200

AP - Pope Benedict XVI urged an end to fighting in Libya, using his Easter Sunday message to call for diplomacy and peace in the Middle East.

Australian PM tours Japan tsunami zone

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 13:16:00 +0200

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard toured a town pummelled by Japan's earthquake and tsunami last month and expressed shock at the level of devastation suffered. Walking through Minamisanriku, a fishing village where hundreds of people are...

In Easter message, pope urges diplomacy in Libya

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 13:03:00 +0200

Pope Benedict XVI urged an end to fighting in Libya, using his Easter Sunday message to call for diplomacy and peace in the Middle East.

In Easter message, pope urges diplomacy in Libya

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 12:59:00 +0200

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI urged an end to fighting in Libya, using his Easter Sunday message to call for diplomacy and peace in the Middle East. Benedict also said that politics in North Africa and the Middle East should be based on respect for all.

On Good Friday, pope uses TV to field questions on suffering

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 12:51:00 +0200

VATICAN CITY - In an unprecedented move, Pope Benedict XVI held a televised question-and-answer session to mark Good Friday, fielding queries from as far away as Japan, Iraq, and the Ivory Coast on ...

Japan's Christians celebrate Easter amid disaster

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 12:50:00 +0200

KESENNUMA, Japan (AP) This Easter, the story of resurrection carried a deeply personal message for the small community of Christians in disaster-hit Japan.

Japan to launch massive search for quake bodies

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 11:46:00 +0200

TOKYO - Japan plans to send more than 20,000 soldiers into its northern disaster zone tomorrow in an intensive mission to recover the bodies of those killed in last month's earthquake and tsunami. More than 12,000 people are missing and...

Search for remains of quake victims

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 11:45:00 +0200

4/24/2011 - 10:05:14 AM Japan plans to send more than 20,000 soldiers into its northern disaster zone tomorrow in an intensive mission to recover the bodies of those killed in last month’s earthquake and tsunami. More than 12,000 people are missing and presumed dead from the twin disasters that hit March 11.

Japan launches massive search for dead

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 10:55:00 +0200

Nearly 25,000 soldiers deployed to earthquake disaster zone to search for the bodies of the thousands still missing.

Japan augments rescue efforts

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 10:50:00 +0200

The Japanese Self-Defense Force and the US military will launch a large-scale search-and-rescue operation in areas that suffered from the March 11 th earthquake and tsunami in the northeastern part of Honshu Island on April 25 th . The key objective of this operation is to find some 12,000 missing people.

Japan to launch intensive search for quake victims

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 10:38:00 +0200

Gist of Japan, China, S. Korea trade ministerial meeting

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 10:36:00 +0200

TOKYO - The following is the gist of the trilateral meeting between Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Min...

Politics › Voting under way in 2nd round of nationwide local elections

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 10:35:00 +0200

Voting kicked off Sunday in the second round of nationwide local elections, with the focus on reconstruction and crisis management in the aftermath of the…

Japan to launch massive search for quake bodies

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 09:47:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) Japan will send nearly 25,000 soldiers backed by boats and aircraft into its disaster zone Monday on an intensive land-and-sea mission to recover the bodies of those killed by last month's earthquake and tsunami, the military said.

Robots assist with repairs at Fukushima plant

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 09:39:00 +0200

SEOUL — Doosan Infracore., South Korea’s largest construction-equipment maker, said it sent remote- controlled machinery to Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant to help repair work as radiation prevents humans from entering the station.

Japan crisis: now school's back from tsunami disaster for pupils who survived

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 09:16:00 +0200

School pupils who survived Japan's earthquake and tsunami are finally returning to their classrooms to study as the devastated region struggles to resume normal life.

Text of Japan, China, S. Korea trade ministerial meeting

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 09:06:00 +0200

TOKYO - The following is the text of a joint statement released Sunday after a trilateral meeting of trade m...

China, S.Korea rebuff Japan on import restrictions after quake

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 09:05:00 +0200

24 Apr 2011 05:58 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, April 24 (Reuters) - China and South Korea rebuffed on Sunday Japan's calls for more "reasonable" restrictions on imports of food and other products that could be contaminated with radiation after last month's nuclear disaster, showing the....

China, S. Korea rebuff Japan on import restrictions after quake

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 08:56:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - China and South Korea rebuffed on Sunday Japan's calls for more "reasonable" restrictions on imports of food and other products that could be contaminated with radiation after last month's nuclear disaster, showing the difficulty Japan will face in restoring trust in its products.

China, S. Korea rebuff Japan on import restrictions after quake (Reuters)

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 08:42:00 +0200

Reuters - China and South Korea rebuffed on Sunday Japan's calls for more "reasonable" restrictions on imports of food and other products that could be contaminated with radiation after last month's nuclear disaster, showing the difficulty Japan will face in restoring trust in its products.

Search for remains of quake victims

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 08:24:00 +0200

Japan plans to send more than 20,000 soldiers into its northern disaster zone on Monday in an intensive mission to recover the bodies of those killed in last month's earthquake and tsunami.

Search for remains of quake victims

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 08:19:00 +0200

Japan plans to send more than 20,000 soldiers into its northern disaster zone on Monday in an intensive mission to recover the bodies of those killed in last month's earthquake and tsunami.

Search for remains of quake victims

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 08:04:00 +0200

Japan plans to send more than 20,000 soldiers into its northern disaster zone on Monday in an intensive mission to recover the bodies of those killed in last month's earthquake and tsunami.

Search for remains of quake victims

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 07:57:00 +0200

Japan plans to send more than 20,000 soldiers into its northern disaster zone on Monday in an intensive mission to recover the bodies of those killed in last month's earthquake and tsunami.

Search for remains of quake victims

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 07:51:00 +0200

Japan plans to send more than 20,000 soldiers into its northern disaster zone on Monday in an intensive mission to recover the bodies of those killed in last month's earthquake and tsunami.

Search for remains of quake victims

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 07:49:00 +0200

Japan plans to send more than 20,000 soldiers into its northern disaster zone on Monday in an intensive mission to recover the bodies of those killed in last month's earthquake and tsunami.

Newsmakers join pop stars on Time 100 list

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 07:46:00 +0200

Source: Getty Previously unknown newsmakers from Egypt and Japan joined pop stars and politicians on Time magazine's list of 100 most influential people in the world released today. The list ...

Japan to launch massive search for quake bodies

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 07:25:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Japan plans to send more than 20,000 soldiers into its northern disaster zone Monday in an intensive mission to recover the bodies of those killed in last month's earthquake and tsunami. More than 12,000 people are missing and presumed dead from the twin disasters that hit March 11.

Japan rebuilding slows on careful searching

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 04:40:00 +0200

KESENNUMA, Japan: Sakuji Funayama watched intently as a giant steel claw tore chunks off the remains of his two-story home,...

Japan mulls sinking walls around damaged reactors

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 04:31:00 +0200

The operator of Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant is considering installing underground walls around its crippled reactors to prevent radioactive water seeping out, a broadcaster said on Saturday.

Japan fears post-quake rise in suicides

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 04:24:00 +0200

Officials are concerned that a lingering sense of hopelessness among quake victims may drive them to take their own lives. Authorities have provided hotlines, therapy and counseling in hopes of averting more deaths.Naoko Sugimoto has heard the news through the nation's fledgling mental health....

FIGURE SKATING/ Japanese have great shot at World Championships

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 04:16:00 +0200

The next phase in the long rivalry between Mao Asada and Kim Yu-na is expected at the World Figure Skating Championships starting April 25 in Moscow. Defending world champion Daisuke Takahashi and the other Japanese male competitors all have a shot at the podium in the single's event.

SOCCER/ Antlers fall, but Vegalta bring smiles to Sendai as J.League reboots

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 03:30:00 +0200

The J.League season resumed April 23, and the displaced Kashima Antlers were in action at their temporary new home, Tokyo's National Stadium. But this was no feel-good story, as quake-hit Kashima fell 3-0 to the Yokohama F Marinos. There was a happy note for the ravaged Tohoku region, however,....

Contemporary artist Motohiro Tomii: Finding new meaning in the mundane

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 03:30:00 +0200

A sphere made of about 7,000 drinking straws. A colorful object created from origami paper rolled into cylinders instead of being folded. On viewing this jumble of ordinary items, one might dismiss the lot as serving no purpose. However, when such mundane objects are formed into new works through....

Careful search for mementos slows Japan rebuilding (AP)

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 03:02:00 +0200

AP - Sakuji Funayama watched intently as a giant steel claw tore chunks off the remains of his two-story home, ripped open like a dollhouse by last month's tsunami and washed up onto a pile of debris. Suddenly, he spied something, waved his arms and pointed.

Toyota to cut India output by 70% due to parts shortage

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 02:36:00 +0200

Toyota to cut India output by 70% due to parts shortageToyota will cut production at its Indian subsidiary by up to 70% between April 25 and June 4 due to disruption of supplies following recent quake and tsunami.

Japan government puts forward disaster budget

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 02:11:00 +0200

The Japanese government has announced a $48.9 billion emergency budget. To deal with disaster relief from March's earthquake and tsunami, the government has put forward the budget, which will first need to be approved by parliament. Japan, which already has a large public debt, will need to engage in a huge rebuilding schedule.

Nine Win Collegiate Reporting Prize Trip to Japan

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 01:58:00 +0200

CINCINNATI April 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Scripps Howard Foundation today awarded a nine-day journalism study trip to Japan to the nine winners of its annual Roy W. Howard National Collegiate Reporting Competition. The competition, established in 1984 in cooperation with the Indiana University....

IMC to operate at around 60% of its capacity

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 01:45:00 +0200

KARACHI: Indus Motor Company Limited on Friday, after comprehensive assessment of impact of Japan’s March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami on its parts supply chain, announced that IMC will operate at around 60% of its production capacity in May, 2011 with a similar outlook for June next. Future production schedules have not been firmed up yet.

Japanese cabinet approves $50b reconstruction package

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 01:34:00 +0200

Poll shows citizens support tax hike to fund rebuilding efforts TOKYO - On Friday, Japan's cabinet approved almost $50 billion of spending for post-earthquake rebuilding, the largest reconstruction budget since the country's postwar effort. "With this budget, we are taking one step forward toward reconstruction .

Save them for a rainy day

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 01:34:00 +0200

China should use overseas resources if they are affordable and save its reserves to stabilize home supplies and global prices

You're through to the Pope: Benedict mulls big issues in TV first

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 01:29:00 +0200

Pope Benedict XVI avoided the controversies that have buffeted the Catholic Church during the past year in a carefully managed performance for his first ever televised question and answer session, screened yesterday.

Top in Category › Quake causes steep cuts in Golden Week domestic flight bookings

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 01:16:00 +0200

Domestic flight reservations during the Golden Week holiday season show double-digit decreases from a year earlier as a result of last month's devastating earthquake and…

National › Pope responds to question from Catholic girl in quake-hit area

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 01:16:00 +0200

Pope Benedict XVI, in his first attempt to field questions from TV viewers, responded Friday to a question posed by a 7-year-old girl about the…

National › M5.6 quake jolts Fukushima Pref

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 01:16:00 +0200

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.6 jolted Fukushima Prefecture early Saturday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. No tsunami warning was issued. There…

Politics › Gov't to scrap Y1,000 expressway toll limit in June

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 01:16:00 +0200

Transport minister Akihiro Ohata said Friday that the government will scrap the 1,000 yen upper limit for expressway tolls on national holidays in June to…

Pope talks to public in rare TV broadcast

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 01:15:00 +0200

Pope Benedict took questions from a child in Japan, a Muslim woman in Ivory Coast and a mother caring for a son in a permanent coma in his first televised dialogue with the public, broadcast on Good Friday.

Pope talks to public in rare TV broadcast (Reuters)

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 01:09:00 +0200

Reuters - Pope Benedict took questions from a child in Japan, a Muslim woman in Ivory Coast and a mother caring for a son in a permanent coma in his first televised dialogue with the public, broadcast on Good Friday.

Netanyahu is turning Israel into another South Africa

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 01:04:00 +0200

Tweet - The Palestinian president said Wednesday he is opposed to another armed uprising against , even if faltering peace efforts fail later this year. Mahmoud Abbas told reporters in Tunisia that he remains committed to the US-backed target of reaching a negotiated peace agreement with Israel by September.

Good Friday: Pope Benedict takes part in TV question and answer session

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 00:49:00 +0200

Pope Benedict answered questions from around the world in his first televised dialogue yesterday. The pontiff used TV to speak to the world’s 1.2billion Roman Catholics.

Good Friday: Pope Benedict takes part in TV question and answer session

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 00:25:00 +0200

Pope Benedict answered questions from around the world in his first televised dialogue yesterday. The pontiff used TV to speak to the world’s 1.2billion Roman Catholics.

Australian PM urges S.Korea FTA

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 23:56:00 +0200

SEOUL: Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Saturday called for the fast introduction of a free trade agreement with Seoul after talks stalled over access to the South Korean beef market.

Entertainment › Met Opera to go ahead with Japan tour in June

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 22:32:00 +0200

New York's Metropolitan Opera has decided to go ahead with its tour of Japan in June. Met general manager Peter Gelb said he based the…

National › Measles cases increasing sharply in Tokyo, Kanagawa

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 22:32:00 +0200

The number of measles patients has risen significantly in Tokyo and Kanagawa prefectures, prompting the health ministry to urge local authorities to take measures to…

Pope talks to public in rare TV broadcast

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 22:24:00 +0200

ROME (Reuters) - Pope Benedict took questions from a child in Japan, a Muslim woman in Ivory Coast and a mother caring for a son in a permanent coma in his first televised dialogue with the public, broadcast on Good Friday.

Scientists to study Tonga Trench

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 22:12:00 +0200

LONDON, April 23 (UPI) -- Scientists say they're planning an expedition to study one of the most seismically active fault lines in the world beneath the South Pacific.

Scientists to study Tonga Trench

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 21:43:00 +0200

LONDON, April 23 (UPI) -- Scientists say they're planning an expedition to study one of the most seismically active fault lines in the world beneath the South Pacific. The research will focus on the Tonga Trench, where the Pacific tectonic plate is...

Japan's nuclear plant was once a source of hope

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 21:26:00 +0200

Maybe it will be safe again someday to move back home. Maybe children will be able to return to the schools, shop owners will thrive, and neighbors will greet each other on the streets. But even if life returns to normal in the area around the Fukushima Dai-chi plant, the rural town of Futaba will never be the same.

Japanese ambassador says China's relief assistance strengthens bond between two peoples

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 21:25:00 +0200

&$ Japanese Ambassador to China Niwa Uichiro is seen during an interview in Beijing, capital of China, April 20, 2011. Uichiro said in a joint interview with the Chinese media in the Chinese capital on Wednesday that China's relief assistance to Japan after the March 11 earthquake promoted a feeling....

Decentralizing Tokyo may save the nation

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 20:53:00 +0200

The concentration of money and power in Tokyo is to a degree unthinkable in the United States. — Edward Seidensticker A recent issue of the somewhat disreputable Shukan Jitsuwa looked into a "rumor" that said the capital may be moved to the Kansai region due to the continuing threat of radiation in the eastern part of Japan.

USOC mulls volunteer work in Japan

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 20:53:00 +0200

United States Olympic Committee Chairman Larry Probst said Friday that the USOC is considering encouraging American athletes to provide emotional support through volunteer work in the disaster-stricken areas in eastern Japan after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

Gillard calls for trade deal with S.Korea

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 20:46:00 +0200

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has called for the fast introduction of a free trade agreement with South Korea.

A slow search for precious belongings

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 20:45:00 +0200

KESENNUMA (Japan) - Mr Sakuji Funayama watched intently as a giant steel claw tore chunks off his two-storey home, ripped open by last month's tsunami and washed up onto a pile of debris. Suddenly, he waved his arms and pointed. The claw froze...

Australia premier calls for trade deal on Seoul visit (AFP)

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 20:44:00 +0200

AFP - Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard on called Saturday for the fast introduction of a free trade agreement with Seoul after talks stalled over access to the South Korean beef market.

TEPCO mulls sinking walls around Japan reactors: report

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 19:32:00 +0200

The operator of Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant is considering installing underground walls around its crippled reactors to prevent radioactive water seeping out, a broadcaster said Saturday.

Japan seeks stronger ties with US military: report

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 19:16:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japan's defense minister said his country needs stronger military ties with the U.S. and South Korea to balance China's growing might, the Wall Street Journal reported Saturday.

Jesus' return to be high-tech: US preacher

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 19:16:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - U.S. evangelist Franklin Graham thinks the second coming of Jesus Christ could be a social media event captured by millions of mobile phones.

Japan recovery slowed by search for mementos

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 19:16:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Sakuji Funayama watched intently as a giant steel claw tore chunks off the remains of his two-story home, ripped open like a dollhouse by last month's tsunami and washed up onto a pile of debris. Suddenly, he spied something, waved his arms and pointed.

Australian PM tours Japan tsunami zone

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 19:16:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard yesterday toured a town pummeled by Japan's earthquake and tsunami last month and expressed shock at the level of devastation suffered.

TEPCO thinking of sinking walls around reactors: TV report

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 19:16:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The operator of Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant is considering installing underground walls around its crippled reactors to prevent radioactive water seeping out, a broadcaster said Saturday.

Tokyo Says Risk of Leak Is Receding

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 19:10:00 +0200

Japan's nuclear adviser said the government is comfortable with its evacuation policy, even though the situation at the Fukushima complex hasn't stabilized.

Jaitapur N-plant can be put on hold: Jairam Ramesh

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 19:02:00 +0200

"We cannot abandon the project. But I am neither pleading reversal or fast progression as a pause is the best option till a transparent nuclear policy is formulated", Jairam Ramesh said.

Jaitapur N-plant can be put on hold: Jairam Ramesh

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 18:39:00 +0200

"We cannot abandon the project. But I am neither pleading reversal or fast progression as a pause is the best option till a transparent nuclear policy is formulated", Jairam Ramesh said.

Japan recovery slowed by search for mementos

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 17:36:00 +0200

The race to clear the destruction from Japan's March 11 earthquake and tsunami so rebuilding can begin is a delicate process, with workers taking ...

Pope holds question-answer session on TV

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 16:34:00 +0200

Pope Benedict XVI held a televised question and answer session on Italy's public broadcaster to mark Good Friday, a media report said.

Japan Prohibits Access to Nuclear Evacuation Zone

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 16:02:00 +0200

Japanese government officials said Wednesday they are reviewing the possibility of establishing a legally enforceable “caution zone” around the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant with a radius of 12 miles.

Toyota Plans to Reduce Production for 6 Weeks

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 16:02:00 +0200

The carmaker said that it would reduce production in North America by 75 percent in the next six weeks to conserve a limited supply of parts made in Japan.

Japan rocked by one more jolt

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 15:49:00 +0200

A Richter-6 earthquake has rocked the bottom of the Pacific Ocean some 160 kilometres southeast of Morioka on the northeastern coast of the main Japanese island of Honshu. The focus was 40 kilometres below the seabed. There is no word of damage or casualties in the jolt.

Aneyoshi Journal: Tsunami Warnings, Written in Stone

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 14:59:00 +0200

Stone tablets in Japan, some more than six centuries old, are inscribed with messages about tsunamis.

Magnitude-6 quake jolts north-eastern Japan, no tsunami warning

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 14:06:00 +0200

A magnitude-6 earthquake struck north-eastern Japan Saturday, DPA reported with reference to the Meteorological Agency said. No immediate casualties or damage were reported, and no warnings were issued. tsunami No further damage was reported at the stricken Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station,....

Pope Benedict XVI holds televised question and answer session

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 13:31:00 +0200

In a pre-recorded appearance on Italian state TV, Benedict XVI replied to some of a few thousand questions submitted by Catholics and non-Catholics alike. The pope held an unprecedented televised question and answer session to mark Good Friday, taking questions from as far away as Japan and Ivory Coast.

TEPCO worried water might damage Fukushima building

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 13:30:00 +0200

Tokyo Electric Power Co. is cautious over injecting more water into one of its nuclear reactors. There are fears that the building might be further damaged due to the amount of water inside it.

Australia PM visits Japan tsunami town

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 13:00:00 +0200

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Saturday visited the tsunami-devastated town of Minamisanriku

Australian PM visits Japan tsunami town

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 12:55:00 +0200

MINAMISANRIKU, Japan : Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Saturday visited the tsunami-devastated town of Minamisanriku, becoming the first foreign leader to travel to Japan's disaster zone.

Toyota says production cuts will last till years end

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 12:30:00 +0200

Toyota's production cuts are likely to last until at least the end of the year, according to a company report.

The go-to man when disaster strikes

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 12:29:00 +0200

A PHONE rings in a suburban Perth bedroom. Disaster expert Andy Robertson scrounges around in the dark and reaches for the phone.

Japan earmarks first $50 billion for post-quake rebuild

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 12:28:00 +0200

Japan's cabinet approved on Friday almost $50 billion of spending for post-earthquake rebuilding, a downpayment on the country's biggest public works effort in six decades. The emergency budget of ¥4 trillion ($48.5 billion), which is likely be followed by more reconstruction spending packages, is....

Australian PM tours Japan tsunami zone

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 12:25:00 +0200

MINAMISANRIKU, Japan (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard toured a town pummeled by Japan's earthquake and tsunami last month and expressed shock at the level of devastation suffered. Walking through Minamisanriku, a fishing village where hundreds of people are listed as dead or missing....

Japan earmarks first $50 billion for post-quake rebuild

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 12:13:00 +0200

Australian PM tours Japan tsunami zone (AP)

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 12:07:00 +0200

AP - Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard toured a town pummeled by Japan's earthquake and tsunami last month and expressed shock at the level of devastation suffered.

Japan recovery slowed by search for mementos

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 11:31:00 +0200

Sakuji Funayama watched intently as a giant steel claw tore chunks off the remains of his two-story home, ripped open like a dollhouse by last month's tsunami and washed up onto a pile of debris. Suddenly, he spied something, waved his arms and pointed.

Japan approves US $49 billion for rebuilding

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 11:29:00 +0200

A massive Disaster Relief Fund worth US $49 billion has been approved by the Japanese government, but the total cost of the disaster will be much higher.

Australian PM visits quake-hit town in Japan

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 11:13:00 +0200

Visiting Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Saturday traveled to a town in northeastern Japan which was hit by the twin disasters in March, becoming the first foreign leader to visit the quake-hit zone. Gillard paid a visit to Minami-Sanriku in Miyagi prefecture on Saturday, where an Australian relief team operated last month.

Fiji offers education for tsunami-affected Japanese students

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 11:13:00 +0200

The Fiji government is offering to bring Japanese students affected by the devastating tsunami to Fiji to continue their studies, the Fiji Sun website reported Saturday. Fijian Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama was quoted as announcing that his "government is offering 20 places to....

Japan recovery slowed by search for mementos

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 10:42:00 +0200

KESENNUMA, Japan (AP) Sakuji Funayama watched intently as a giant steel claw tore chunks off the remains of his two-story home, ripped open like a dollhouse by last month's tsunami and washed up onto a pile of debris. Suddenly, he spied something, waved his arms and pointed.

Japan recovery slowed by search for mementos

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 10:39:00 +0200

Japan recovery slowed by search for mementos (AP)

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 10:24:00 +0200

UPDATE3: Australian PM is 1st foreign leader to visit tsunami-hit area

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 10:23:00 +0200

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Saturday visited a Japanese coastal town devastated by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, becoming the first foreign leader to travel to the disaster-hit area. Her visit to Minamisanriku, Miyagi Prefecture, accompanied by Japan's Foreign Minister Takeaki....

Japan seeks stronger military ties with US: Report

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 10:20:00 +0200

Japan's defence minister said his country needs stronger military ties with the US and South Korea to balance China's growing might, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday.

To balance China's growing might, Japan seeks stronger military ties with US

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 10:20:00 +0200

Japan's defence minister said his country needs stronger military ties with the US and South Korea to balance China's growing might, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday.

Gillard visiting flattened Japanese town

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 09:58:00 +0200

Prime Minister Julia Gillard is today visiting a Japanese town that was reduced to rubble in the earthquake and tsunami six weeks ago.

Japan recovery slowed by search for mementos

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 09:55:00 +0200

KESENNUMA, Japan (AP) — Sakuji Funayama watched intently as a giant steel claw tore chunks off the remains of his two-story home, ripped open like a dollhouse by last month's tsunami and washed up onto a pile of debris. Suddenly, he spied something, waved his arms and pointed.

Japan seeks stronger military ties with US, S. Korea

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 09:46:00 +0200

TOKYO: Japan's defence minister said his country needs stronger military ties with the US and South Korea to balance China's growing might, the Wall Street Journal reported Saturday.

Japan seeks stronger military ties with US

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 09:13:00 +0200

Japan s defence minister said his country needs stronger military ties with the US and South Korea to balance China s growing might

Politics › Australian PM 1st foreign leader to visit tsunami-hit area

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 08:50:00 +0200

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Saturday visited a Japanese coastal town devastated by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, becoming the first foreign leader…

Second coming could be high-tech: US evangelist

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 08:21:00 +0200

WASHINGTON - US evangelist Franklin Graham thinks the second coming of Jesus Christ could be a social media event captured by millions of mobile phones.

Toyota may lose top automaker status

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 08:17:00 +0200

Toyota could lose its ranking as the world's number one carmaker as a result of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 11. The company says its global production has been disrupted by a shortage of parts as a direct result of last month’s disaster.

Pope Benedict conducts historic TV broadcast

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 07:57:00 +0200

Pope Bendict conducted the Catholic Church's first ever television broadcast Friday and took questions from the public.

Gillard sees tsunami devastation first hand

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 07:47:00 +0200

The Prime Minister Julia Gillard is visiting a coastal town in northern Japan devastated by last month's earthquake and tsunami.

Disaster resilient society

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 07:39:00 +0200

The intensity of natural disasters and weather anomalies across the globe seems to be increasing. We saw unusual winter in Europe which was caused by snow storm at the end of 2010. This event created massive chaos in the transportation sector across the continent.

Fukushima operator allowed excessive pressure: Report

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 06:49:00 +0200

WASHINGTON - The operator of Japan’s nuclear plant let pressure in one reactor climb far beyond the level the facility was designed to withstand, which may have worsened the nuclear accident, The Wall Street Journal reported late Friday.

Fukushima operator allowed excessive pressure

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 06:37:00 +0200

WASHINGTON: The operator of Japan's nuclear plant let pressure in one reactor climb far beyond the level the facility was designed to withstand, which may have worsened the nuclear accident, The Wall Street Journal reported late Friday.

Japanese ambassador says China's relief assistance strengthens bond between two peoples

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 06:30:00 +0200

Japanese Ambassador to China Niwa Uichiro is seen during an interview in Beijing, capital of China, April 20, 2011. Uichiro said in a joint interview with the Chinese media in the Chinese capital on Wednesday that China's relief assistance to Japan after the March 11 earthquake promoted a feeling of....

Canadians ready to dust off the skates

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 05:03:00 +0200

After weeks in limbo, skaters itching to take part in relocated world championships

Supplier’s Decision Lifts Shares of Japan’s Carmakers

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 04:31:00 +0200

Renesas Electronics’ plan to reopen a factory in the region hit by two natural disasters buoyed the auto sector.

National › Aquarium, zoo in Miyagi reopen

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 04:19:00 +0200

An aquarium and a zoo in Miyagi Prefecture reopened Saturday for the first time since they were damaged by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.…

Japan quake briefly cut US military computer links (AP)

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 03:29:00 +0200

AP - The Air Force says computer links with some U.S. bases in the Pacific were severed by the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, but one of its cyber squadrons restored them within five hours.

FIGURE SKATING/ Asada prepares to defend title in Moscow

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 03:20:00 +0200

When 2010 world champion figure skater Mao Asada saw TV images of the devastation caused by the magnitude-9 earthquake and tsunami in eastern Japan on March 11, she found herself at a loss for words. "I was at home in Nagoya when the quake hit. I felt the shaking and then I saw the images on TV," she said.

POINT OF VIEW/ Minoru Kawakita: 3/11 shatters modern Japan's blind faith in economic growth

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 03:20:00 +0200

What sort of era are we living in? What does history teach us? To help us understand, the vernacular Asahi Shimbun interviewed Minoru Kawakita, professor emeritus at Osaka University and an eminent scholar of Western history. One of Kawakita's research subjects is "world-systems theory," which views the world as one system.

Foreign journalists criticize government's response to crisis

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 03:20:00 +0200

While the Japanese government has been struggling to combat sometimes sensational media coverage of the Fukushima nuclear accident abroad, foreign correspondents covering the story are critical of the Japanese authorities' handling of the disaster. CNN correspondent Kyung Lah, from the United....

JAPAN CULTURE SCENE: Kick back, watch the sky in Ueno

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 03:20:00 +0200

"Watching the Sky," an outdoor music festival at the amphitheater in Ueno Park, takes place this Sunday, offering "Songs for Japan" to honor victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. The show features a lineup of indie artists, including the U.S.

Japan earmarks $49bn earthquake budget

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 03:05:00 +0200

Published Date: April 23, 2011 TOKYO: Japan yesterday announced a $49 billion budget to help fund reconstruction after last month's earthquake and tsunami as Prime Minister Naoto Kan said the country was facing a "crisis within a crisis". It was the first reconstruction budget approved by Kan's....

Kuwait, Japan to launch fundraising campaign for quake victims

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 03:05:00 +0200

Published Date: April 23, 2011 KUWAIT: The popular Kuwaiti-Japanese committee has said that it would launch a fundraising campaign for the victims of Japan's devastating... Local News

Japan earmarks $50bn for rebuilding

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 02:58:00 +0200

Japan's cabinet approved on Friday almost $50 billion of spending for post-earthquake rebuilding, a down payment on the country's biggest public works effort in six decades.

Nikkei erases losses, but earning verdicts loom

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 02:47:00 +0200

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei stock average erased earlier losses to end flat on the day and posted small weekly gains on Friday after news that Renesas Electronics would resume operations at a key auto-chip factory triggered short-covering in a holiday-thinned market.

Pope talks to public in rare TV broadcast

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 02:21:00 +0200

Quake mission to 'ring of fire'

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 02:09:00 +0200

An expedition is getting under way in the South Pacific to investigate one of the most seismically-active fault lines in the world.

Religion, not secularism, is key to our culture - cardinal

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 02:09:00 +0200

The leader of the Catholic Church in Scotland will use his Easter message tomorrow to call on Christians to unite in the face of "aggressive secularism".

Japan announces £29bn rebuilding plan

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 02:09:00 +0200

Japan's government proposed a special 4 trillion yen (£29.6 billion) budget to help finance reconstruction efforts yesterday and plans to build 100,000 temporary h

Government gets tough after residents sneak back to nuclear zone

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 01:48:00 +0200

Japan has officially sealed off a wide area around a crippled nuclear power plant to stop tens of thousands of residents from sneaking back to the homes they quickly fled and

Electric Nissan Leaf tops at NY auto show

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 01:28:00 +0200

New York International Auto Show sparks more interest in electric car with long waiting list

Tokio Millennium raising funds for victims of Japanese earthquake

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 01:27:00 +0200

Tokio Millennium announced on Wednesday its milk carton donation campaign to raise funds for victims of last month's earthquake in Japan will end on April 30.

Tsunami unlikely - but don't rule it out

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 01:27:00 +0200

The chances of a tsunami affecting Bermuda are remote but not out of the question, experts warned on Tuesday after the island was hit by a 4.4 tremor.

Electric Nissan Leaf named World Car of the Year

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 00:57:00 +0200

New York International Auto Show sparks more interest in electric car with long waiting list

Japanese Earthquake : Girl Visits Father's Grave [PHOTOS]

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 00:54:00 +0200

The tragic 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami is the worst natural disaster to hit Japan in the last half century. The confirmed death toll now total 14,133 while the number of missing total 13,346. The final death toll, therefore, is probably north of 25,000.

Japan's PM praises WA boy's 'heart-warming' gesture

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 00:43:00 +0200

WHEN Prime Minister Julia Gillard met her Japanese counterpart she brought two gifts - a helmet and a touching letter from a Perth schoolboy.

Sports › Zaccheroni back in Japan for J-League restart

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 00:41:00 +0200

Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni returned to Japan on Thursday for the restart of J-League play. J-League matches will be played on Saturday for the first…

U.S. Begins Using Armed Drones in Libya, Gates Says

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 00:30:00 +0200

The United States is using armed Predator drones in Libya to target Muammar Gaddafi's forces with the approval of President Barack Obama, Defence Secretary Robert Gates said on Thursday.

Japanese Auto Executives Try To Put On Happy Face

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 23:49:00 +0200

There was a note of somberness and gratitude from Japanese auto executives at the New York International Auto Show on Friday. But that's about as far as they would go. When pressed about the situation in Japan, they deflected.

Business › Japanese automakers to make weekends working days in summer

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 23:46:00 +0200

Japanese automakers will shut down plants and offices for two weekdays and open them instead on Saturdays and Sundays during summer to cope with expected…

US to deploy armed Predator drones in Libya

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 23:46:00 +0200

President Obama has approved use of armed predator drones in Libya, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday.

Toyota's global car production disrupted until November or December

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 23:40:00 +0200

Toyota Motor said yesterday its global car production, disrupted by parts shortages from last month's earthquake and tsunami, will not return to normal until November or December. Company president Akio Toyoda apologised to customers in a...

Japan Earthquake Disrupts Imports, Exports with US

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 23:22:00 +0200

Two of US busiest container ports are seeing the effects of the disaster on Japanese imports

Japanese Auto Execs Try To Put On Happy Face

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 23:19:00 +0200

INVESTMENT EXTRA: Why Japanese companies can survive storm

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 23:17:00 +0200

Heartless as it may seem, when a natural disaster strikes an investor’s reflex reaction is to wonder whether it might be a buying opportunity.

Cascadia's Fault: The Deadly Earthquake That Will Devastate North America, by Jerry Thompson

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 23:02:00 +0200

Ben Parfitt reviews Cascadia's Fault: The Deadly Earthquake That Will Devastate North America, by Jerry Thompson

Japan’s Approach to China’s Control of Rare Earth Elements

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:52:00 +0200

Japan has been dealt a number of blows over the past few years which have put the country’s high-tech production capacity at risk. Most recently the massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami that hit Japan in March has directly... Category: China Brief, In a Fortnight, Home Page, Economics, Foreign....

Australian PM to visit devastated region of Japan

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:35:00 +0200

Sabra Lane and staff Last Updated: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 06:15:00 +1000 Australia's prime minister, Julia Gillard, will today visit the eastern part of Japan devastated by last month's earthquake and tsunami. The ABC's Sabra Lane reports she'll tour the region around Sendai and Minami Sanriku, the town....

Stone tablet saves Japan village from wave

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:29:00 +0200

The stone tablet has stood on this forested hillside since before they were born, but the villagers have faithfully obeyed the stark warning carved on its weathered face: “Do not build your homes below this point!”

Politics › Tax-relief bill for quake victims clears lower house

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:16:00 +0200

The House of Representatives passed a bill Friday that would help ease tax burdens on people affected by the devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami,…

Politics › Gov't to review growth strategy after quake

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:16:00 +0200

The government will review Japan's economic growth strategy as its key policies in such areas as trade, energy and the environment have been significantly affected…

Japan numbers down, says Air NZ

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:09:00 +0200

Air New Zealand said the Christchurch earthquake in late February, combined with the Japan earthquake in March, significantly affected passenger numbers on its Japan route. The airline said in its March operating update that demand...

Earthquake briefly cut off US military computers

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:04:00 +0200

U.S. bases in the Pacific lost connectivity for several hours during Japan quake

SECNAV Says Tomodachi Made US, Japan Alliance Stronger

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:43:00 +0200

The Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) thanked more than a thousand 7th Fleet Sailors and Marines in Yokosuka Apr. 20 who participated in disaster relief operations off the coast of Japan.

Japan quake briefly cut US military computer links

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 20:49:00 +0200

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colorado (AP) The Air Force says computer links with some U.S. bases in the Pacific were severed by the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, but one of its cyber squadrons restored them within five hours.

Japan announces $49 bn dollar quake budget

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 20:45:00 +0200

Japan on Friday announced a $49 billion budget to help fund reconstruction after last month's earthquake and tsunami as Prime Minister Naoto Kan said the country was facing a "crisis within a crisis".

Entertainment › AKB48 to join Avex artists at this year's A-Nation music festival

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 20:42:00 +0200

Avex Group Holdings, one of Japan's top pop music production companies, this week officially announced its summer music festival, with popular all-girl group AKB48 taking…

Federal Tourism Agency recommends resumption of tours to Tokyo

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 20:23:00 +0200

22.04.2011, 21.19 MOSCOW, April 22 (Itar-Tass) -- The Federal Tourism Agency recommends tour operators and agents to resume the selling of tours to Tokyo and suburbs from April 21, 2011. Also, the Agency recommends the tourists planning trips to the aforesaid regions to follow the repots posted by the Russian Foreign Ministry.

Dollar draws fire from Buffett and others

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 20:05:00 +0200

NEW DEHLI, India, April 22 (UPI) -- Investment titan Warren Buffett, speaking in New Delhi, said the U.S. dollar was not the best bet these days and would not be for at least the next 20 years.

Toyota output back to normal by end of year

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:37:00 +0200

TOKYO: Toyota, the world's biggest carmaker, said yesterday output will start recovering in mid-year but will not be back to normal until the end of 2011 after Japan's quake-tsunami disaster caused parts shortages. Many key component manufacturers in Japan are based in the worst-hit northeast regions, where facilities were damaged by the 9.

Toyota output cuts in Thailand, Taiwan

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:37:00 +0200

BANGKOK/TAIPEI: Toyota said Friday that it would temporarily slash production at its plants in Thailand because of a shortage of parts in the wake of last month's massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Production at three plants would be suspended on Mondays and Fridays between April 25 and June....

Julia Gillard to tour tsunami devastation

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:15:00 +0200

Prime Minister Julia Gillard will tour some of the areas hardest hit by Japan's earthquake and tsunami.

Toyota: Output Delays Through Year-End

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:13:00 +0200

In a stark illustration of Japanese automotive woes, Toyota, the world's biggest auto maker by sales, says it doesn't expect to return to normal production levels before November.

Toyota sees a slow return to ‘normal’

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:08:00 +0200

Toyota's global car production, disrupted by parts shortages from Japan's earthquake and tsunami, won't return to normal until November or December.

Experience has taught Nakamura how to persevere

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:06:00 +0200

If the J. League is looking for inspiration as it prepares to restart the season on Saturday, Shunsuke Nakamura knows more than a thing or two about triumph over adversity. The Yokohama F. Marinos midfielder is one of hundreds of players getting ready to return to action this weekend, six weeks....

Japanese robots await call to action

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:06:00 +0200

Japanese robots designed for heavy lifting and data collection have been prepared for deployment at irradiated reactor buildings of the Fukushima No.1 nuclear power station, where U.S.-made robots have already taken radiation and temperature readings as well as visual images at the crippled facility via remote control.

Japan suffering leaves pope stumped

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:02:00 +0200

The pope answers questions on Italian TV, but cannot explain the devastation caused by the tsunami Pope Benedict ventured where no pope has gone before on Friday when he answered questions on an Italian television programme – and was stumped by the first.

Toyota set to cut output in Taiwan over Japan quake

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:01:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Toyota will temporarily cut production at its plants in Taiwan due to a shortage of parts following last month's massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan, its local partner said Friday.

Asian activists, Ai Weiwei on Time's 'most influential' list

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:01:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Detained Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, the activist mayor of a tsunami-hit Japanese town, and South Korean singer Rain were listed among Time magazine's 100 most influential people Friday.

Toyota's Taiwan maker to cut vehicle production

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:01:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Kuozui Motors, the Taiwanese manufacturing company that builds Toyota vehicles under license for the domestic market, will cut its production by 8,500 units in the next month due to a parts shortage following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that battered northeastern Japan and damaged the country's supply chain.

Pope takes questions from public in rare TV broadcast

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:01:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Pope Benedict took questions from a child in Japan, a Muslim woman in Ivory Coast and a mother caring for a son in a permanent coma in his first televised dialogue with the public, broadcast on Good Friday.

COA research ship to study radiation levels near Japan

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:01:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - A research ship from the Fisheries Agency will embark on a trip to seas near Japan early next month to gather and examine samples for possible radiation contamination.

Toyota production to continue until year-end

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:01:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Toyota said Friday its global car production, disrupted by parts shortages from Japan's earthquake and tsunami, won't return to normal until November or December — threatening its spot as the world's top-selling automaker.

Toyota expects long-term slowdown

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:42:00 +0200

TOYOTA CITY, Japan, April 22 (UPI) -- Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp. said it would take another eight months before business returns to normal after the March 11 earthquake. The company's 17 factories in Japan escaped relatively unharmed after...

Shutdown of Georgia nuclear reactor traced to failed breaker

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:29:00 +0200

A failed breaker caused the automatic shutdown of a nuclear reactor at Vogtle Electric Generating Plant in Georgia this week, the plant's owner said Friday.

Toyota''s global output back to normal in Nov-Dec

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:24:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 22 (KUNA) -- Toyota Motor Corp., the world's biggest carmaker, said Friday its global production is expected to return to normal in around November and December. "Output in Japan will start to pick up in July and in other countries in August, with normalization completing around November or December," Toyota said in a statement.

Out Here | Beverly Hills, Calif.: Festive Yet Alarming, Earthquake Banners Strike a Surreal Note

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:22:00 +0200

In a wealthy enclave of California, strangely jovial banners on a theme of earthquake preparedness struck a jarring note for at least one observer.

Bolster disaster assistance fund

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:21:00 +0200

The government has started the work to draw up a grand design for reconstruction of Japan from the March 11 quake and tsunami. But it also must focus on helping disaster victims to put their lives back together. The most pressing priority should be the rebuilding of residences.

Mr. Keene's noble decision

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:21:00 +0200

Mr. Donald Keene, a prominent scholar of Japanese literature and Columbia University professor, has decided to make Japan his permanent home and has begun the process of becoming a naturalized Japanese citizen, it was reported last week. In an interview with NHK, the 88-year-old Japanologist said....

Japan thanks Belarus for earthquake help

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:03:00 +0200

MINSK, 22 April (BelTA) – Japan thanks Belarus for aid following the earthquake. Particularly, Foreign Minister of Japan Takeaki Matsumoto presented a thank-you note to Belarus’ Foreign Minister Sergei Martynov, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Foreign Ministry.

Toyota expects long-term slowdown

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 17:58:00 +0200

TOYOTA CITY, Japan, April 22 (UPI) -- Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp. said it would take another eight months before business returns to normal after the March 11 earthquake.

War and tsunami figure in Pope chat-show debut (AFP)

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 17:39:00 +0200

AFP - Pope Benedict XVI on Friday took part in a chat show on Italian television in a first for a leader of the Catholic Church, calling for peace in Ivory Coast and the defence of Christians in Iraq.

When our Kylie met our Julia ...

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 17:32:00 +0200

KYLIE Minogue the star guest at fundraiser for tsunami disaster where she met with PM and the head of Australia's rescue effort.

Toyota to lose position of number one car maker in the world as a result of tsunami

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 17:16:00 +0200

Toyota is under threat of losing its spot as number one car maker in the world after production was halved because of the tsunami.

Toyota: Car production disrupted until end of 2011

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 17:13:00 +0200

Following the disasters in Japan, the Japanese automaker Toyota won't resume normal production until November or December

War and tsunami figure in Pope chat-show debut

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 17:00:00 +0200

Pope Benedict XVI on Friday took part in a chat show on Italian television in a first for a leader of the Catholic Church, calling for peace in Ivory Coast and the defence of Christians in Iraq.

Toyota to lose position of number one car maker in the world as a result of tsunami

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:59:00 +0200

Toyota is under threat of losing its spot as number one car maker in the world after production was halved because of the tsunami.

Pope talks to public in rare TV broadcast

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:29:00 +0200

Pope Benedict XVI in TV talk show debut

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:25:00 +0200

The Pope took part in a chat show on Friday, addressing Côte d'Ivoire and Iraqi Christians, but avoiding scandals that have rocked Catholicism.

Pope bemoans suffering in unprecedented TV interview

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:16:00 +0200

Suffering and conflict in the world dominated an unprecedented interview with Pope Benedict XVI to be broadcast on television on Friday.

Nine Win Collegiate Reporting Prize Trip to Japan

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:16:00 +0200

Pope makes Easter chat show debut

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:01:00 +0200

Pope Benedict XVI took part in a chat show on Italian television in a first for a leader of the Catholic Church, calling for peace in Ivory Coast and the defence of Christians in Iraq.

Pope talks to public in rare TV broadcast (Reuters)

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:55:00 +0200

Pope talks to public in rare TV broadcast

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:47:00 +0200

Daft Punk Ferrari and Perry's cupcake trampoline fetch thousands at auction

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:47:00 +0200

A Ferrari used by DAFT PUNK in the film ELECTROMA and KATY PERRY's cupcake trampoline have helped swell the coffers of the Japanese relief effort after selling for thousands at an online auction.

Japan: Government Approves Additional Budget for Reconstruction

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:46:00 +0200

22 de abril de 2011, 09:08 Tokyo, Apr 22 (Prensa Latina) Japanese government approved this Friday 49 million US dollars additional budget for the reconstruction of the zones devastated by March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

Toyota Doesn't See Normal Production Until November

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:41:00 +0200

In a stark illustration of the scale of disruption Toyota is facing, the world's biggest auto maker by sales says it doesn't expect production operations at home and overseas to be back to normal before November.

Guyana donating to Japan recovery efforts

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:25:00 +0200

The Government of Guyana yesterday announced that it will be making a monetary donation of $20M (US$100,000) to support disaster relief efforts following the devastating Tohoku Pacific Ocean Earthquake and tsunami which struck Japan on March 11, 2011. A statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs....

Japan approves $49 billion quake budget

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:04:00 +0200

Last Updated: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:07:00 +1000 Japan has announced a $US49 billion reconstruction budget for areas devastated by the earthquake and tsunami. It was the first special budget approved by Prime Minister Naoto Kan's cabinet since the disaster hit north-east Japan on March 11, wiping....

Pope bemoans suffering in Good Friday TV interview

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:44:00 +0200

Suffering and conflict in the world dominated an unprecedented interview with Pope Benedict XVI to be broadcast on television on Friday.

Toyota Production Won't Be Normal Until Year's End

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:38:00 +0200

The auto giant will need time to recover from the damage done in Japan by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. In other news, a U.S. drone strike killed 25 in Pakistan and a new poll shows most Americans "say Medicare is worth the cost."

Pope in TV interview bemoans suffering

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:29:00 +0200

SUFFERING and conflict in the world dominated an unprecedented interview with Pope Benedict XVI to be broadcast on television today.

Gillard sits down to dinner with Kylie

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:29:00 +0200

PRIME Minister Julia Gillard was the guest of honour - but it was Kylie Minogue everyone was talking about.

Pope bemoans suffering in Good Friday TV interview

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:03:00 +0200

Suffering and conflict in the world will be the focus for an unprecedented television interview with Pope Benedict XVI on Friday as Christians commemorate the death of Jesus Christ.

POSCO outlook cautious, Q1 misses forecast on higher (Reuters)

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 13:40:00 +0200

Reuters - POSCO's (005490.KS) annual earnings may remain under pressure due to fragile demand and high raw materials costs after the world's No. 3 steelmaker missed expectations with a 36 percent fall in quarterly profit.

Ai, activist Asians on Time's 'most influential'

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 13:18:00 +0200

HONG KONG: Detained Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, the activist mayor of a tsunami-hit Japanese town, and South Korean singer Rain were listed among Time magazine's 100 most influential people Friday.

Toyota says production back to normal by year-end

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 13:14:00 +0200

Toyota, the world's biggest auto maker, said on Friday output will start recovering in mid-year but will not be back to normal until end 2011 after Japan's quake-tsunami disaster caused parts shortages.

Local Leader Protests Japan Plants

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 13:09:00 +0200

The governor of Fukushima prefecture, the epicenter of Japan's nuclear crisis, said he won't allow the reopening Fukushima Daiichi and another plant unless he is assured of their absolute safety.

Toyota says production back to normal by year-end (AFP)

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 13:04:00 +0200

AFP - Toyota, the world's biggest auto maker, said on Friday output will start recovering in mid-year but will not be back to normal until end 2011 after Japan's quake-tsunami disaster caused parts shortages.

Toyota says output to return to normal by December (Reuters)

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 13:04:00 +0200

Reuters - Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) said it could take until the end of the year before production has fully recovered to levels before the massive earthquake and tsunami on March 11 devastated Japan's northeast, disrupting the supply of key parts.

Toyota Kirloskar to cut output on supply issues after Japan disaster

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:52:00 +0200

Toyota Kirloskar to cut output on supply issues after Japan disasterToyota Kirloskar Motor said it will suspend production at its facilities on all Mondays and Fridays between April 25 and June 4.

Japan announces $50 billion emergency budget

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:48:00 +0200

The Japanese government Friday announced a $50 billion emergency budget for post-quake rebuilding.

Fewer tourists from Japan to Malaysia seen

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:42:00 +0200

The number of Japanese tourists visiting Malaysia is expected to drop by 20 per cent this year, said Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen. She said more than 400,000 Japanese tourists visited the country in 2010. However, this number is expected to drop significantly because of the effects of....

Japan announces $50 billion emergency budget

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:34:00 +0200

The Japanese government on Friday announced a $50 billion emergency budget for post-quake rebuilding.

Japanese lives lost to disaster protocol

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:21:00 +0200

NOBIRU, JAPAN -- In Japan's rigid education system, principals, teachers and students are supposed to follow official policy without question. So when a huge earthquake shook Nobiru elementary school for three minutes on March 11, Principal Michiko Kishima didn't march everyone up the road to the hills behind her school.

Japan to build 100,000 homes for tsunami survivors

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:18:00 +0200

Japan's prime minister says the country plans to build as many as 100,000 temporary homes to house the survivors of the earthquake and tsunami that pummeled the country last month.

Japan to build homes for survivors

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:11:00 +0200

JAPAN'S PM says the country plans to build as many as 100,000 temporary homes to house the survivors of the earthquake.

Libya warns US drones will lead to more deaths

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:04:00 +0200

Jane Cowan and wires Last Updated: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:36:00 +1000 The Libyan Government says the US decision to deploy armed drone aircrafts for NATO operations over Libya, will lead to more civilian deaths. The Libyan Deputy Foreign Minister, Khalid Kaim, says efforts should be directed at having....

Switching to Renewables: Germany Explores Using Train Lines as a Power Grid

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 11:47:00 +0200

Germany's increased emphasis on renewable energies requires an all-new power grid. Now, many in Berlin are wondering if the grid powering the country's train system could be used to transport wind power from the north to the south. Some say it could save of to 75 percent of expected costs.

China able to issue tsunami warnings in 2 minutes after quake

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 11:44:00 +0200

China's tsunami warning system is able to issue tsunami warnings within two minutes after an inshore tsunami takes place and can issue warnings within 15 minutes after a tsunami occurs in the open sea, said Yu Fujiang, deputy director of the National Marine Environmental Forecasting Center of China (NMEFC).

Japan to build 100,000 homes for tsunami survivors

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 11:31:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's prime minister says the country plans to build as many as 100,000 temporary homes to house the survivors of the earthquake and tsunami that pummeled the country last month. Prime Minister Naoto Kan told reporters Friday the government hoped to finish 30,000 of the homes by the end of May.

Toyota forecasts to return to normal production by December

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 11:25:00 +0200

In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Japan last month, Toyota, the world’s top carmaker, has announced that it foresees returning to regular production levels by December. Toyota estimates that quake-related shutdowns have resulted in lost production of 260,000 vehicles in Japan between....

POSCO outlook seen muted, Q1 misses forecast on higher costs (Reuters)

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 11:20:00 +0200

Reuters - POSCO's (005490.KS) earnings might remain under pressure due to fragile demand and a jump in coking coal and iron ore prices after the world's No. 3 steelmaker missed expectations with a 36 percent fall in quarterly profit.

MAS, AirAsia agree to extend deadline for Japan-bound passengers

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 11:11:00 +0200

KUALA LUMPUR: Airline companies MAS and AirAsia have agreed to extend the time period to May 24 and May 15 respectively for passengers who had purchased tickets to Japan before the earthquake and tsunami struck last month.

Toyota disruption set to continue

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 11:07:00 +0200

4/22/2011 - 9:05:08 AM Car giant Toyota said its global car production, disrupted by parts shortages from last month’s earthquake and tsunami in Japan, will not return to normal until November or December. Company president Akio Toyoda apologised to customers in a statement for the delays due to....

Toyota says output to return to normal in November or December

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 11:03:00 +0200

Toyota Motor Corp <7203.T> said it expects its production to make a full recovery by November or December, around nine months after a massive earthquake and tsunami devastated Japan's northeast and disrupted the supply of key auto parts.

Toyota disruption set to continue

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:41:00 +0200

Car giant Toyota has said its global car production, disrupted by parts shortages from last month's earthquake and tsunami in Japan, will not return to normal until November or December.

In Japan, Tokyo Disneyland finally reopens

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:36:00 +0200

Snow White and Donald Duck cavorted before hundreds of fans Friday as Tokyo Disneyland reopened after five weeks, marking a tentative step back toward ordinary life in Japan.

Toyota disruption set to continue

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:31:00 +0200

Car giant Toyota has said its global car production, disrupted by parts shortages from last month's earthquake and tsunami in Japan, will not return to normal until November or December.

Toyota disruption set to continue

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:31:00 +0200

Car giant Toyota has said its global car production, disrupted by parts shortages from last month's earthquake and tsunami in Japan, will not return to normal until November or December.

US deploys unmanned Predator drones over Libya

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:30:00 +0200

The use of the armed drones has been approved by President Obama, and they are already in operation. Predator drones have been used extensively in Pakistan and other areas without US ground troops.

Japan PM: need sizable post-quake 2nd extra budget

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:27:00 +0200

Prime Minister Naoto Kan said on Friday that Japan needs a sizable second extra budget for reconstruction after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, Jiji news agency reported. "We must compile a second extra budget of a significant size," Kan was quoted by the governor of Iwate prefecture as saying in a meeting, Jiji said.

Toyota: Car Production Disrupted Until Nov. Or Dec.

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:27:00 +0200

Toyota said Friday its global car production, disrupted by parts shortages from Japan's earthquake and tsunami, won't return to normal until November or December threatening its spot as the world's top-selling automaker.

Japan consumers may bail out nuke plant owner

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:20:00 +0200

Japanese consumers would be on the hook for nuclear plant damages and earthquake reconstruction costs under two tax plans under consideration, officials say.

Toyota disruption set to continue

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:14:00 +0200

Car giant Toyota has said its global car production, disrupted by parts shortages from last month's earthquake and tsunami in Japan, will not return to normal until November or December.

Toyota says output to return to normal in November or December (Reuters)

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:13:00 +0200

Toyota disruption set to continue

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:10:00 +0200

Car giant Toyota has said its global car production, disrupted by parts shortages from last month's earthquake and tsunami in Japan, will not return to normal until November or December.

Toyota says production back to normal by year-end

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:10:00 +0200

TOKYO: Toyota said Friday it expects global production to ramp up again by mid-year and return to normal by the end of 2011 after Japan's quake-tsunami disaster caused auto parts shortages.

Toyota disruption set to continue

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:08:00 +0200

Car giant Toyota has said its global car production, disrupted by parts shortages from last month's earthquake and tsunami in Japan, will not return to normal until November or December.

Japan PM: need sizable post-quake 2nd extra budget

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:08:00 +0200

UPDATE1: Toyota's production operations to normalize in Nov. or Dec.

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:06:00 +0200

Toyota Motor Corp. said Friday its production operations, which were adversely affected by last month's magnitude 9.0 earthquake, are expected to normalize around November or December. Normalization of production in Japan is expected to start in July and that outside Japan in August, with both....

Toyota disruption set to continue

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:01:00 +0200

Car giant Toyota has said its global car production, disrupted by parts shortages from last month's earthquake and tsunami in Japan, will not return to normal until November or December.

Toyota Outlines Timeline for Production Normalization

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:55:00 +0200

(PR-inside.com) Tokyo, Apr 22, 2011 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced today that its production operations, which were negatively affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, are expected to normalize around November or December 2011.

Fujitsu Cloud Service Deployed by Japan Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in Earthquake Recovery Efforts

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:55:00 +0200

(PR-inside.com) Tokyo, Apr 22, 2011 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu today announced that its cloud service has been utilized by the Japan Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) to create an information system which provides details on available housing and job openings to disaster evacuees.

Toyota plans to resume output by November or December

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:53:00 +0200

"To all the customers who made the decision to buy a vehicle by us, I sincerely apologize for the enormous delay in delivery," Toyoda said.

Toyota output reduced until end of year

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:47:00 +0200

Toyota Motor Corp., the world's biggest automaker, said Friday it won't get its global car production back to normal until November or December.

Politics › Australian PM: Japan shouldn't abandon trade pact

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:45:00 +0200

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard praised Japan on Friday for remaining committed to sealing a free trade deal with her country despite its immediate need…

Toyota sees output restored by November-December

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:40:00 +0200

TOKYO: Toyota Motor Corp. says its global production disrupted by last month's earthquake and tsunami is expected to return to normal by November or December.

Aussie PM: Japan shouldn't abandon trade pact

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:40:00 +0200

TOKYO: Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard praised Japan on Friday for remaining committed to sealing a free trade deal with her country despite its immediate need to concentrate on recovering from last month's earthquake and tsunami.

Toyota: Car production disrupted until Nov or Dec (AP)

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:36:00 +0200

AP - Toyota Motor Corp. said Friday its global car production, disrupted by parts shortages from last month's earthquake and tsunami, won't return to normal until November or December.

Asia stocks muted amid Good Friday holiday

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:31:00 +0200

Japan's top automakers helped lead the Nikkei 225 index out of negative territory after key auto parts supplier announced the early resumption of some operations.

Toyota: Car production disrupted until Nov or Dec

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:25:00 +0200

Toyota Motor Corp. said Friday its global car production, disrupted by parts shortages from last month's earthquake and tsunami, won't return to normal until November or December.

Earthquake in Japan impacts some automakers, effects on industry as a whole considered limited

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:23:00 +0200

&$ &$Lexus GX series cars sit in the lot at a Lexus dealer in Los Angeles. (Xinhua/AFP File Photo)&$ &$ Participants in the ongoing Shanghai Auto Show 2011 believe that the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan will hamper the production and expansion plans of some transnational automakers, but....

OECD report says Japan's GDP growth will slow to 0.8% in 2011

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:23:00 +0200

Growth in Japan's gross domestic product (GDP) will slow to 0.8 percent through 2011 because of the earthquake and tsunami that devastated parts of the country, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said Thursday. The March 11 disaster brought massive economic problems to the....

Toyota cuts to last till year end

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:18:00 +0200

Toyota production cuts will last at least until the end of the year due to a shortfall in the supply of parts, the firm says.

Toyota Outlines Timeline for Production Normalization

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:17:00 +0200

Tokyo, Japan, April 22, 2011 -- Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced today that its production operations, which were negatively affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, are expected to normalize around November or December 2011. In Japan, depending on vehicle model, normalization of....

Fujifilm has launched the "Photo Rescue Project" which is the supporting efforts to clean photo prints and albums damaged with seawater and mud in disaster-affected areas

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:17:00 +0200

April 22, 2011 -- FUJIFILM Corporation (President and CEO: Shigetaka Komori) has announced the launch of the "Photo Rescue Project", which extends assistance for efforts to clean photo prints and photo albums damaged with seawater or mud in the recent Great East Japan Earthquake and subsequent tsunami.

Toyota: Car production disrupted until Nov or Dec

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:04:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Toyota Motor Corp. said Friday its global car production, disrupted by parts shortages from last month's earthquake and tsunami, won't return to normal until November or December. Company President Akio Toyoda apologized to customers in a statement for the delays due to the twin disasters that damaged suppliers in northeastern Japan.

Toyota sees output restored by November-December (AP)

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:01:00 +0200

AP - Toyota Motor Corp. says its global production disrupted by last month's earthquake and tsunami is expected to return to normal by November or December.

Japan PM: need sizable post-quake 2nd extra budget-Jiji

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 08:59:00 +0200

22 Apr 2011 06:48 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, April 22 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Naoto Kan said on Friday that Japan needs a sizable second extra budget for reconstruction after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, Jiji news agency reported. "We must compile a second extra budget of a....

Japan govt OKs quake relief budget, eyes more spending

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 08:59:00 +0200

22 Apr 2011 05:32 Source: reuters // Reuters * Japan's large public debt is obstacle to reconstruction spending * More spending packages to follow, new debt and tax hikes in frame * Japan not now facing Greece-style debt crisis but concerns linger * Business lobby calls for fiscal discipline,....

About 60% increase of Japanese travels to Bulgaria

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 08:57:00 +0200

Sofia. There is rise of Japanese tourists in Bulgaria. That is what director of the Institute of Analysis and Assessment in Tourism Rumen Draganov said for FOCUS News Agency In his words - the crisis in Japan after the devastating earthquake followed by tsunami, has increased the overall Japanese travel to Europe, including in Bulgaria.

Sincere gratitude - Depth of friendship

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 08:52:00 +0200

IN MY capacity as Ambassador of Japan to the State of Kuwait, I would like to express most sincere gratitude and appreciation, on behalf of the Government and the people of Japan, to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and ...

Japan approves $49 bln quake budget

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 08:44:00 +0200

Japan said it would extend an evacuation zone around a crippled nuclear plant and announced a $49 billion reconstruction budget for areas devastated by the quake and tsunami.

Toyota sees output restored by November-December

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 08:40:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Toyota Motor Corp. says its global production disrupted by last month's earthquake and tsunami is expected to return to normal by November or December. The world's biggest automaker gave the projection in a statement Friday before a press conference by Toyota President Akio Toyoda.

Japan announces huge disaster fund

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 08:37:00 +0200

The Japanese government has unveiled an emergency budget of 4 trillion Yen to combat the devastation wrought by March’s massive earthquake and Tsunami. Much of the money, equivalent to around 34 billion euros, appears set for disaster relief and infrastructure projects, notably temporary housing.

Dhoni joins newsmakers, pop stars on Time 100 list

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 08:32:00 +0200

Previously unknown newsmakers from Egypt and Japan joined pop stars and politicians on Time magazine's list of 100 most influential people in the world released on Thursday.

Japan approves $49 bln quake budget (AFP)

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 08:29:00 +0200

AFP - Japan said it would extend an evacuation zone around a crippled nuclear plant and announced a $49 billion reconstruction budget for areas devastated by the quake and tsunami.

Japan approves $49 billion quake budget

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 08:24:00 +0200

Japan has announced a $49 billion reconstruction budget for areas devastated by the earthquake and tsunami.

Japan budgets nearly $49 billion for reconstruction

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 08:20:00 +0200

Japan's cabinet on Friday approved a $49 billion budget to help in the reconstruction of areas decimated by last month's earthquake and tsunami.

Sincere gratitude

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 08:20:00 +0200

Newsmakers join pop stars on Time 100 list

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 08:10:00 +0200

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Previously unknown newsmakers from Egypt and Japan joined pop stars and politicians on Time magazine's list of 100 most influential people in the world released on Thursday.

Asia stocks muted amid Good Friday holiday

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 08:02:00 +0200

BANGKOK (AP) — Japan's top automakers helped lead the Nikkei 225 index out of negative territory Friday after a key auto parts supplier announced the early resumption of some operations that had been halted after last month's devastating earthquake. Renesas Electronics Corp.

Gillard faces questions on Japan whaling

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 07:59:00 +0200

Julia Gillard has faced questions over Australia's opposition to Japanese whaling during an official engagement in Tokyo.

The Trouble with Catastrophe Bonds

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 07:43:00 +0200

It's not easy hedging against Armageddon. Consider the case of catastrophe bonds designed to provide capital to insurance companies when extreme, big-scale disasters occur. Japan's ...

US launches Predator drones in Libya

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 07:34:00 +0200

Jane Cowan and wires Last Updated: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:22:00 +1000 The United States is using armed Predator drones in Libya to target Moamar Gaddafi's forces with the approval of President Barack Obama. The decision comes as US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, appeared to give credence to....

Unknown icons join Time's influential

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 07:34:00 +0200

Last Updated: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:27:00 +1000 Previously unknown newsmakers from Egypt and Japan joined pop stars and politicians on Time magazine's list of 100 most influential people in the world. The list includes pop culture giants such as Justin Bieber and Oprah Winfrey plus the lesser known....

Adversarial Politics Don't Help the Korea-U.S. FTA

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 07:25:00 +0200

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made a 16-hour visit to Seoul last weekend. Her visit was not formally requested by the Korean government, but she wanted to drop by on her way to Japan, which suffered the worst earthquake and tsunami in its history. Seoul's priority was the North ...

Japan approves $A45bn quake budget

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 07:14:00 +0200

Japan has announced a $A45 billion earthquake reconstruction budget, and says it will extend the nuclear evacuation zone.

Behind the scenes @GeoNet

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 07:04:00 +0200

On a gloomy, wet, day inside a quiet office in Lower Hutt, a handful of people go through data on their computers to produce something tens of thousands of us have grown to rely on almost every day - the size and depth of the latest...

Magnitude-6.0 quake hits off east coast of Honshu, Japan

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 06:58:00 +0200

An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter Scale jolted off the east coast of Japan's Honshu at 9:37 p.m. Beijing Time Thursday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center. The epicenter was monitored at 35.6 degrees north latitude and 140.8 degrees east longitude with a depth of about 60 kilometers, the center said.

Japan, Australia pledge to boost disaster cooperation

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 06:58:00 +0200

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan and his visiting Australian counterpart, Julia Gillard on Thursday pledged to bolster bilateral efforts in dealing with natural disasters and address issues of Japan's primary energy supply deficiencies in the wake of the March 11 Great Tohoku Earthquake.

Strong quake jolts Japan's Kanto region

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 06:58:00 +0200

An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale on Thursday rocked Japan's Kanto region, said the Japan Meteorological Agency. The focus of the quake, which occurred at 10:37 p.m. local time (0137 GMT), was located some 70 km below the northeastern parts of Chiba Prefecture, said the agency.

Japan approves US$49 billion quake budget

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 06:30:00 +0200

TOKYO - Japan said Friday it would extend an evacuation zone around a crippled nuclear plant and announced a US$49 billion reconstruction budget for areas devastated by the quake and tsunami.

Japan cabinet approves disaster recovery budget

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 06:28:00 +0200

The Japanese cabinet approved a four trillion yen (49 billion dollar) special budget for the reconstruction of areas devastated by last month's earthquake and tsunami, officials said.

Japan budgets nearly $49 billion for post-disaster reconstruction

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 06:20:00 +0200

Japan's cabinet on Friday approved a $49 billion budget to help in the reconstruction of areas decimated by last month's earthquake and tsunami.

Japan approves emergency budget

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 06:12:00 +0200

The Japanese government has approved a 4 trillion yen ($48.9bn; 29.6bn) emergency budget for disaster relief, after March's earthquake and tsunami. The budget is expected to be submitted to ...

Japan PM declares no-go zone around nuclear plant (AFP)

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 06:09:00 +0200

AFP - Japan on Thursday banned people from going within 20 kilometres (12 miles) of the tsunami-hit Fukushima nuclear plant, which has been leaking radiation for nearly six weeks.

Nissan to start taking new US reservations for electric Leaf

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 06:06:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Nissan Motor Co. will resume taking U.S. reservations for its Leaf electric car on May 1, Nissan Americas Chairman Carlos Tavares said Wednesday.

Japan seals off no-go zone around nuclear plant

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 06:05:00 +0200

Japanese police sealed off roads leading into an evacuation zone around a radiation-spewing nuclear power plant to enforce an order meant to ...

Toyota prepares to halt output across Europe

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 05:21:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Toyota Motor Corp.'s auto assembly factory in Turkey was preparing to halt production as part of an eight-day suspension across Europe because of parts shortages, a senior official said Wednesday.

Taiwan gives 1 bil. yen relief donation to Japan

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 05:21:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Legislative Yuan Speaker Wang Jin-pyng handed over a disaster relief donation of 1 billion yen (US$12 million) to Japan Thursday in Tokyo, on behalf of Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Travel Agents Offer Heavy Discounts on Tours to Japan

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 04:44:00 +0200

Korean travel agencies have been slashing prices on tours to Japan since the massive earthquake and tsunami there. Package tours go for half the pre-earthquake prices and cost as little as W100,000 (US$1=W1,080). The number of visitors has almost halved. According to the Japan National Tou...

Satellite supports relief efforts in Japan

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 04:43:00 +0200

The Wideband Global SATCOM system's unique dual-band and crossbanding capabilities are proving to be critical in the ongoing earthquake and tsunami relief efforts in Japan, officials said.

Airmen provide vital link in Japan earthquake and tsunami relief

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 04:43:00 +0200

From a windowless vault within the Pacific Air Forces headquarters building, Airmen from the 561st Network Operations Squadron, Det. 1, provided the network support required to allow more than 770 sorties to deliver aid workers and supplies to Japan, starting March 12.

Out Here | Beverly Hills, Calif.: Festive Yet Alarming, Earthquake Banners Strike a Surreal Note

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 04:42:00 +0200

In a wealthy enclave of California, strangely jovial banners on a theme of earthquake preparedness struck a jarring note for at least one observer.

EMs face more risk of profit downgrades: Citi

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 04:39:00 +0200

The pace of earnings growth in EMs is slowing, leading to an increased risk of downgrades to analysts' profit estimates in coming months, says Citi.

Japan cabinet approves recovery budget

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 04:13:00 +0200

The Japanese cabinet has approved a Y4 trillion ($A45.37 billion) supplementary budget for the reconstruction of earthquake-devastated areas.

Anger Greets Kan in Fukushima Trip

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 04:04:00 +0200

Japan's prime minister faced angry criticism as he visited the area around the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex, and the plant operator released hard data on the scope of a leak of highly radioactive water from the plant earlier this month.

SOCCER/ JFL sides find unusual solutions for nighttime practice

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 04:01:00 +0200

Japan's top sports leagues are not the only ones affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake. Soccer's semi-pro JFL, which was scheduled to start its season March 13, will now be starting April 23, due to the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Because areas served by the Tokyo Electric Power Co.

TEPCO chief meets with Fukushima governor to apologize

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 04:00:00 +0200

FUKUSHIMA, Japan - Tokyo Electric Power Co. President Masataka Shimizu met Friday with Fukushima Gov. Yuhei Sato at the...

Japan cabinet approves disaster recovery budget

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 03:53:00 +0200

TOKYO: The Japanese cabinet on Friday approved a four trillion yen (49 billion dollar) supplementary budget for the reconstruction of areas devastated by last month's earthquake and tsunami, local media said.

Japan announces emergency budget

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 03:46:00 +0200

The Japanese government announces a 4 trillion yen ($48.9bn; £29.6bn) emergency budget, after last month's earthquake and tsunami.

National › Minamisoma mayor among TIME's 100 most influential people

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 03:42:00 +0200

TIME magazine on Thursday named the mayor of Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture, who used video-sharing site YouTube to criticize the Japanese government's response to the nuclear…

Korean Economy Forecast to Grow 4.3% This Year

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 03:39:00 +0200

Samsung Economic Research Institute predicts the Korean economy will grow by 4.3 percent this year while consumer prices will rise by as much as 4.1 percent due to high raw material costs in the international market. In a report, SERI forecasts that the nation's economic growth will be hi...

Nissan to raise local production in North, South America

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 03:16:00 +0200

NEW YORK--Nissan Motor Co. plans to increase local production of its vehicles in North and South America by 2015, the carmaker said here April 20. The increase is intended to mitigate effects of the strong yen, Nissan said. Toyota Motor Corp. said here the same day that the U.S.

Japan cabinet approves disaster recovery budget: media

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 03:16:00 +0200

Tokyo. The Japanese cabinet on Friday approved a four trillion yen (49 billion dollar) supplementary budget for the reconstruction of areas devastated by last month's earthquake and tsunami, local media said, AFP reported. Prime Minister Naoto Kan's cabinet plans to submit the budget to parliament....

Canon Q1 operating profit to fall, forecast to be cut: Nikkei

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 03:15:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Canon will likely report an 8 percent fall in first-quarter operating profit and lower its full-year forecast, reflecting the impact from Japan's devastating earthquake, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Friday.

Limiting damages

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 03:13:00 +0200

It has been 40 days since the earthquake hit Japan. More than 130,000 people still live in evacuation centres. Many of them were not directly affected by the quake and tsunami. Their homes, however, were located near the Fukushima power plant. The government has ordered Tokyo Electric to pay one....

Japan PM to explain thinking on reviving economy in early May

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 02:58:00 +0200

21 Apr 2011 23:35 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, April 22 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan said on Friday he would explain to the public in early May the government's basic ideas on how to revive the economy, which has been hit hard after last month's earthquake, tsunami, and ensuing nuclear crisis.

Japan cabinet approves disaster recovery budget: Media

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 02:42:00 +0200

TOKYO - The Japanese cabinet on Friday approved a four trillion yen (49 billion dollar) supplementary budget for the reconstruction of areas devastated by last month’s earthquake and tsunami, local media said.

Japan government approves $48.5 billion quake relief spending (Reuters)

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 02:42:00 +0200

Reuters - Japan's government approved 4 trillion yen ($48.5 billion) in spending on Friday for its first emergency budget for disaster relief, six weeks after a devastating earthquake and tsunami, and kept its promise of issuing no new bonds to fund it.

Japan lives lost to disaster protocol

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 02:41:00 +0200

NOBIRU, JAPAN | In Japan's rigid education system, principals, teachers and students are supposed to follow official policy without question. So when a huge earthquake shook Nobiru elementary school for three minutes on March 11, Principal Michiko Kishima didn't march everyone up the road to the hills behind her school.

National › M6.0 quake hits eastern Japan; registers lower 5 intensity in Chiba

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 02:11:00 +0200

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 rocked eastern and northeastern Japan on Thursday night, registering lower 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale…

Fiat car manufacturing will be hit by earthquake in Japan

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 02:10:00 +0200

Italy's Fiat has warned that all European car production could fall because of Japan's earthquake.

OECD halves Japan growth forecast to 0.8%

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 02:04:00 +0200

TOKYO: The impact of last month’s devastating quake-tsunami disaster will slash Japan’s economic growth to 0.8% this year, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said yesterday, halving its earlier forecast of 1.7%.

Tokyo may ease power-cut targets

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 02:04:00 +0200

TOKYO: Japan’s government is likely to ease curbs on electricity use this summer by big Tokyo-area manufacturers after Tokyo Electric Power said it could supply more power than previously projected, the Nikkei business daily said yesterday.

Liquefaction major culprit in Japan quake

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:59:00 +0200

CORVALLIS, Ore., April 18 (UPI) -- U.S. seismologists studying the earthquake and tsunami disaster in Japan say the temblor caused significant soil "liquefaction" responsible for much damage. The broad geographic extent of the liquefaction...

TEPCO president under fire from Japan lawmakers

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:55:00 +0200

TOKYO: Japanese lawmakers on Monday grilled the president of the company at the centre of the world’s worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl, demanding he take responsibility for the disaster. Appearing in parliament for the first time since a huge earthquake and tsunami crippled its Fukushima....

Most Japan voters want new PM; approve quake tax

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:55:00 +0200

* Opinion polls show majority want PM Kan out * Kan criticised in parliament for disaster response MOST Japanese want a new prime minister to lead rebuilding after last month’s earthquake and tsunami, newspaper polls showed on Monday, as the head of government was again scolded in parliament for his handling of the nuclear crisis that followed.

Nuclear crisis fails to bump Japan race – for now

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:55:00 +0200

TOKYO: Japan’s nuclear crisis has failed to force the International Triathlon Union (ITU) to cancel next month’s world championship race in Yokohama – for now at least. The ITU told Reuters on Monday they were still collecting data to determine if the sea at Yokohama harbour, around 300 km south of the stricken Fukushima plant, was contaminated.

Liquefaction major culprit in Japan quake

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:54:00 +0200

CORVALLIS, Ore., April 18 (UPI) -- U.S. seismologists studying the earthquake and tsunami disaster in Japan say the temblor caused significant soil "liquefaction" responsible for much damage.

Robot looks inside Japan's toxic wasteland

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:45:00 +0200

READINGS from a robot which entered two crippled buildings at Japan's tsunami-flooded nuclear plant for the first time in more than a month displayed a harsh environment s

National › M4.8 quake hits Akita Pref

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:40:00 +0200

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8 jolted Akita Prefecture in northeastern Japan on Tuesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. There were no…

Business › 9 employees of Miyagi firm sue over dismissal after quake

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:40:00 +0200

Nine employees of a transportation company in Iwanuma, Miyagi Prefecture, on Monday filed a lawsuit against the firm for its alleged unjustifiable decision to dismiss…

Japan using robots to measure radiation at Fukushima

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:22:00 +0200

Last Updated: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:06:00 +1000 Remote-controlled robots are being used at Japan's earthquake and tsunami hit Fukushima nuclear plant to measure radiation levels. The readings from two reactor buildings have shown a "harsh environment" for humans to work in, complicating efforts to stabilise the damaged reactors.

Toyota resumes production at all Japan plants

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:08:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Toyota Motor Corp. resumed car production at all of its plants in Japan on Monday for the first time since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, but said the factories will run at half capacity due to parts shortages. The world's No. 1 automaker said it was still struggling to secure around 150 types of auto components.

Toyota resumes production at all Japan plants (AP)

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:02:00 +0200

AP - Toyota Motor Corp. resumed car production at all of its plants in Japan on Monday for the first time since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, but said the factories will run at half capacity due to parts shortages.

Business › 9 employees of Miyagi company sue firm for unjustifiable dismissal after quake

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:10:00 +0200

Nine employees of a transportation company in Iwanuma, Miyagi Prefecture, on Monday filed a lawsuit against the firm for its alleged unjustifiable decision to dismiss…

Business › Over 6,000 jobs offered to survivors of March 11 disaster

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:10:00 +0200

A total of 6,404 jobs have been offered across the country to survivors of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that devastated the Pacific coast…

Business › Kuwait to donate 5 mil barrels of oil, oil products to Japan

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:10:00 +0200

The Kuwaiti government has decided to donate 5 million barrels of crude oil and oil products to Japan, as part of efforts to help the…

National › Screenwriter Kuramoto launches homestay program for child evacuees

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:10:00 +0200

Screenwriter So Kuramoto, known for his script for the TV drama series ''Kitanokunikara'' (From the North Land), has launched a homestay project in the city…

Travel › Quake deals blow to traffic at Kansai Int'l Airport

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:10:00 +0200

Kansai International Airport Co said Monday the number of foreign travelers aboard international flights to and from the airport in March dropped 23% from a…

Politics › Gov't to establish reconstruction task force, nuclear crisis panel

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:10:00 +0200

The government is aiming to set up a task force within the cabinet to lead reconstruction efforts following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami as…

Japan voters want new PM to lead rebuilding efforts

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:04:00 +0200

Most Japanese want a new prime minister to lead rebuilding after last month's earthquake and tsunami, newspaper polls showed on Monday, as the head of government was again scolded in parliament for his handling of the nuclear crisis that followed.

Robot detects high radiation in reactors

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:04:00 +0200

Readings Monday from a robot that entered two crippled buildings at Japan's tsunami-flooded nuclear plant for the first time in more than a month displayed a harsh environment still too radioactive for workers to enter.

Doctor's second shot at proposal after earthquake

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:16:00 +0200

Kenny Rao gets a second shot at proposing today - one he never thought he would have after fearing his $27,000 engagement ring was lost in the Christchurch earthquake.The hospital medical officer from Melbourne flew into Christchurch...

Russia lifts warning against travel to Japan over disaster

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:15:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 19 (KUNA) -- Russia has lifted its advisory against travel to Japan issued after the March 11 earthquake and ensuing nuclear crisis in the country, but urged its nationals to continue refraining from visiting disaster-hit areas in Japan, Kyodo News agency reported Tuesday.

Toxic water pumped out of Japan nuke plant

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:12:00 +0200

Workers at a quake-hit nuclear plant in Japan have begun removing highly radioactive water from a reactor turbine building, says the government.

Kyodo Industry Brief (April 19) -1-

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:03:00 +0200

TOKYO - ---------- Nissan releases new global hatchback TOKYO - Nissan Motor Co. said it released a new glob...

Australian PM to visit quake-affected Japan

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:56:00 +0200

Joanna McCarthy, Canberra. Last Updated: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:33:00 +1000 The Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, says she hopes to visit the areas most affected by Japan's tsunami and earthquake when she arrives in the country this week. Ms Gillard says she is the first foreign leader who has....

Russia lifts warning against travel to Japan over disaster+

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:47:00 +0200

MOSCOW, April 19 (AP) - (Kyodo)-;Russia on Monday lifted its advisory against travel to Japan issued after the March 11 earthquake and ensuing nuclear crisis in the country, but urged its ...

Workers pumping water out of reactor

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:35:00 +0200

WORKERS at the quake-hit nuclear plant in Japan have begun removing highly radioactive water from a reactor turbine building.

Workers at Japan nuclear plant pump out toxic water

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:06:00 +0200

TOKYO: Workers at a quake-hit nuclear plant in Japan on Tuesday began removing highly radioactive water from a reactor turbine building, a key step towards restoring cooling systems, the government said.

Japan consumer confidence in March at lowest level since 2009

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:06:00 +0200

TOKYO: Japanese consumer confidence fell in March from the previous month to its lowest since June 2009 as a record earthquake, tsunami and a nuclear crisis cast a shadow on the economy.

Robot reports high radiation inside crippled reactors

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:56:00 +0200

Disasters A U.S.-made robot traveled inside Unit 1 and Unit 3 of the crippled Fukushima plant, and came back with radioactivity readings of up to 49 millisieverts per hour inside Unit 1 and up to 57 millisieverts per hour inside Unit 3; the legal limit for nuclear workers was more than doubled since the crisis began to 250 millisieverts; the U.

Japan triathlon postponed amid nuclear crisis

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:54:00 +0200

The International Triathlon Union has postponed a world championship series race in Japan over health concerns as the country continues to grapple with a nuclear crisis caused by last month's earthquake and tsunami. ITU President Marisol Casado said Tuesday the nuclear situation was still "too....

LG Electronics Reports Chip Shortages

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:54:00 +0200

LG Electronics said its home-appliance division is facing a shortage of chips from Japan and the company is seeking alternative suppliers.

Radiation near reactors ‘too high’

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:42:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 18, (AP): A pair of thin robots on treads sent to explore buildings inside Japan’s crippled nuclear reactor came back Monday with disheartening news: Radiation levels are far too high for repair crews to go inside. Nevertheless, official...

Sports › Japan triathlon in Yokohama postponed amid nuclear crisis

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:41:00 +0200

The International Triathlon Union has postponed a world championship series race in Japan over health concerns as the country continues to grapple with a nuclear…

Workers at Japan nuclear plant pump out toxic water

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:34:00 +0200

TOKYO, Japan - Workers at a quake-hit nuclear plant in Japan on Tuesday began removing highly radioactive water from a reactor turbine building, a key step towards restoring cooling systems, the government said.

GM boosts vehicle prices due to rising material cost

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:29:00 +0200

General Motors Co. said Monday it will raise prices by an average of 123 dollars a vehicle due to rising materials costs, according to a report of Wall Street Journal. The Detroit-based automaker said the cost increase is unrelated to the supply disruption caused by Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami last month.

Japan triathlon postponed amid nuclear crisis

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:21:00 +0200

Workers at Japan nuclear plant pump out toxic water

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:12:00 +0200

Workers at a quake-hit nuclear plant began removing highly radioactive water from a reactor turbine building

Japan quake caused severe soil collapse

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:08:00 +0200

The scale of Japan's March 11 earthquake and tsunami wasn't the only thing that surprised geologists. The 9.0 earthquake in Japan — the fourth most powerful quake ever recorded — also caused an unusually severe and widespread shift in soil through liquefaction, a new study suggests.

Nuclear plant workers pump water out

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:06:00 +0200

Workers at the quake-hit nuclear plant in Japan have begun removing highly radioactive water from a reactor turbine building.

ANA domestic traffic down 20% in March after earthquake; Delta sees quick recovery

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 06:35:00 +0200

All Nippon Airways reported a 20% fall in domestic traffic and a 9% fall in international passenger numbers in Mar-2011, giving an early indication of the damage the earthquake and tsunami has done to the carrier's business. Load factors were down 15 percentage points on domestic services and 16ppts on international routes.

Leaders to pledge aid to Chernobyl

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 06:18:00 +0200

INTERNATIONAL leaders were expected to pledge millions of dollars at a conference in Kiev to complete a permanent shelter.

Japan's auto parts makers still struggling

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 06:15:00 +0200

The supply chain that feeds the giant automakers in Japan has been foundering, with small parts suppliers throughout northeast Japan being pressed to start supplying again.

Risks to hydropower projects noted

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 06:12:00 +0200

BEIJING, April 18 (UPI) -- China needs to pay closer attention to threats of earthquakes and landslides in areas where it plans to build hydropower projects, an energy official said.

Risks to hydropower projects noted

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 06:00:00 +0200

BEIJING, April 18 (UPI) -- China needs to pay closer attention to threats of earthquakes and landslides in areas where it plans to build hydropower projects, an energy official said. Speaking at a Nanjing conference on Yangtze River protection, Hu Siyi,...

UPDATE1: Fish transaction volume returns to prequake level at Tokyo market

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 05:56:00 +0200

Fish transaction volume on the Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market, better known as Tsukiji market, has returned to its levels before the March 11 earthquake and tsunami on a recovery in consumer demand, market officials said Tuesday. The volume in the week through last Thursday came to 746....

Radiation near Japan reactors too high for workers

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 05:56:00 +0200

A pair of thin robots on treads sent to explore buildings inside Japan's crippled nuclear reactor came back Monday with disheartening news: Radiation levels are far too high for repair crews to go inside.

Robot in Japanese reactors detects high radiation

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 05:41:00 +0200

Readings Monday from robots that entered two crippled buildings at Japan's tsunami-flooded nuclear plant for the first time in more than a month displayed a harsh environment still too radioactive for workers to enter.

Toyota resumes production at all Japan plants

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 05:26:00 +0200

Toyota Motor Corp. resumed car production at all of its plants in Japan on Monday for the first time since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, but said the factories will run at half capacity due to parts shortages.

Western Ky. University Groups Hoping To Help Japan

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 05:26:00 +0200

Western Kentucky University departments and groups are working together to put on a community yard sale to benefit disaster relief efforts in Japan.

Officials: No nuclear risk to North Pacific fish

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 05:26:00 +0200

North Pacific fish are so unlikely to be contaminated by radioactive material from the crippled nuclear plant in Japan that there's no reason to test them, according to federal and state of Alaska health officials.

No nuclear risk to fish in North Pacific: US health officials

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 05:24:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - North Pacific fish are so unlikely to be contaminated by radioactive material from the crippled nuclear plant in Japan that there's no reason to test them, according to federal and state of Alaska health officials.

Robot finds high radiation in Japan reactor

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 05:24:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Readings Monday from a robot that entered two crippled buildings at Japan's tsunami-flooded nuclear plant for the first time in more than a month displayed a harsh environment still too radioactive for workers to enter.

US economy is improving despite global events: poll

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 05:24:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Economists say the U.S. economy is gaining strength despite political unrest in North Africa and the Middle East and last month's devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Toyota resumes production at all its auto plants in Japan

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 05:24:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Toyota Motor Corp. resumed car production at all of its plants in Japan Monday for the first time since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, but said the factories will run at half capacity due to parts shortages.

Suit Seeks to Save a Nuclear Plant

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:51:00 +0200

The operator of Vermont's only nuclear-power plant sued the state on Monday in a bid to keep it running past March 2012.

Earthquake Damage at Plants Affects Quarterly Income at Texas Instruments

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:26:00 +0200

The chip maker said that production setbacks linked to the March earthquake and tsunami in Japan would also cut into second-quarter growth.

Shanghai Auto Show cranks up amid worries over supply-chain shortages

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 03:55:00 +0200

The Shanghai Auto Show -- the biggest automobile exhibition in the most lucrative car market in the world -- opens Tuesday amidst a flurry of China-focused global car premieres. Meanwhile, shortages in the supply chain continue to worry car manufacturers, just one month after the Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Japanese literature expert Keene plans move to Tokyo

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 03:43:00 +0200

NEW YORK--The renowned Japanese literature expert Donald Keene, professor emeritus at Columbia University, is teaching for the last time this spring term. The 88-year-old Keene will step down in late April, bringing to an end a teaching career at Columbia that began in 1955.

Radiation level in plant still dangerous, robots report

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 03:32:00 +0200

A PAIR of thin robots on treads sent to explore buildings inside Japan’s crippled nuclear reactor came back with disheartening news: radiation levels are far too high for repair crews to go inside.

The Assembly Line Is Rolling Again, Tenuously, at Honda in Japan

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 03:24:00 +0200

Auto production in Japan is at only half the normal level for Honda — as it is for Honda’s bigger rivals, Toyota and Nissan.

Hard Choices Slow Rebuilding in Japan

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 03:20:00 +0200

Five weeks after Japan's worst disaster in decades, families are looking for ways to move on. But many are hitting a wall as they wait for more guidance from government officials about how and where to rebuild, and how to pay for it.

Japanese vehicle parts makers struggle after disaster

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 03:16:00 +0200

ISHINOMAKI, Japan - In the days after Japan's earthquake and tsunami, Masahiko Horio knew he had to get his factory back online quickly.

Japan might need at least $100b for reconstruction

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 03:16:00 +0200

Official says China ready to provide aid to its neighbor BRUSSELs - Japan will listen to the world regarding rebuilding initiatives and funding resources for nuclear-stricken regions, said a top Japanese diplomat in Europe. Japanese Ambassador of Political Affairs to the EU Norio Maruyama said Tokyo....

Fears over psychological impact of disasters

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 03:16:00 +0200

Many more people could benefit from treatment ONAGAWA, Japan - The forbearance shown by survivors of Japan's earthquake and tsunami has been lauded in the West, but psychologists worry not talking about the hurt could be doing long-term damage. Commentators have heaped praise on the emotional....

Wealthy falling in love with luxury

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 03:16:00 +0200

China poised to overtake Japan as top high-end market in 2015 BEIJING - When you live a carefree life, with credit cards paid by your husband and a single child taken care of by your parents, what are you going to do with your extra money? The answer from Cui Tiantian, a young Chinese born in the....

Business › Japan's oil refinery capacity returns to pre-disaster level

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 03:10:00 +0200

Japan's oil refinery capacity has recovered to the level before the March 11 earthquake and tsunami disaster which knocked out several refineries in eastern and…

Japan's Parliament Questions PM, Power Company Chief Over Nuclear Disaster

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 03:06:00 +0200

Japanese nuclear regulators say that a pair or robots sent into damaged nuclear reactor recorded evidence of a 'harsh' environment

Japan eyes sales tax hike to 8 pct after quake-Yomiuri

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 02:46:00 +0200

18 Apr 2011 23:48 Source: reuters // Reuters (Adds details) TOKYO, April 19 (Reuters) - Japan's government is considering hiking the consumption tax by 3 percentage points to 8 percent from as early as the next fiscal year for three years to fund reconstruction after last month's earthquake and tsunami, the Yomiuri newspaper said on Tuesday.

Toyota fires up quake-hit Japanese car factories

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 02:13:00 +0200

Toyota was producing cars at all of its Japanese factories yesterday for the first time since the devastating earthquake and tsunami rocked the country last month.

Nine more months to clear up nuclear mess

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 01:20:00 +0200

The operator of the crippled nuclear power station in northern Japan believes it could take up to nine months to bring the crisis under control.

Japan disaster zone celebrates cherry blossom season

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 01:17:00 +0200

RIKUZENTAKATA, Japan : Victims of Japan's biggest disaster since World War II took a break from the clean-up on Sunday to mark the blossoming of the cherry trees by holding a traditional "hanami" party.

Aftershocks continue to shake north Queensland

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:45:00 +0200

North Queensland is continuing to experience dozens of minor aftershocks following a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on Saturday.

U.S., Japan to Create Partnership to Rebuild After Disaster

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:40:00 +0200

Japan and the United States have agreed to create a public-private partnership, under Tokyo's guidance, to help rebuild communities devastated by last month's magnitude 9 earthquake and resulting tsunami. The announcement was made during a visit Sunday to Japan's capital by U.S. Secretary ...

Top in Category › Post-quake self-restraint hits Japan's tourism industry

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:25:00 +0200

Five weeks after the March 11 earthquake and ensuing tsunami, a mood of self-restraint in response to the catastrophe is still keeping Japanese away from…

How To Fix 911

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:18:00 +0200

The emergency network was designed for landlines. Land-what? Why our safety depends on modernizing 911 for the mobile age

Deadly cost of power

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:15:00 +0200

Before March 11, not many people outside Japan had heard of the towns of Okuma and Futaba. Now the area around the towns, home to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, one of the 15 largest nuclear power stations in the world, has been splashed across news stations around the world.

Japan Opposition Leader Urges Premier to Resign

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:10:00 +0200

The call for Prime Minister Naoto Kan’s resignation ended an uneasy political truce forged after the devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Japan plant radiation 'too high for crews'

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:50:00 +0200

Anger at leadership grows as findings by robots throw power-station operator's "road map" for clean-up into question.

Most Japan voters want PM Kan out

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:59:00 +0200

Published Date: April 19, 2011 TOKYO: Most Japanese want a new prime minister to lead rebuilding after last month's earthquake and tsunami, newspaper polls showed yesterday, as the head of government was again scolded in parliament for his handling of the nuclear crisis that followed.

Toyota resumes production at all Japan plants

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:59:00 +0200

Published Date: April 19, 2011 TOKYO: Toyota yesterday resumed operations at all its domestic plants that had been halted since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, with production volume still at around 50 percent due to a parts shortage. The auto giant said it had begun measuring the radiation....

Foreign Minister Receive Message from Japanese Counterpart

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:48:00 +0200

Khartoum, April 18 (SUNA) - Japan has expressed appreciation to Sudan for the sympathy and support extended by Sudan during the earthquake that hit Japan recently. This came when the Foreign Minister, Ali Karti met at his office, Monday the Japanese Ambassador to Sudan who handed him a message from....

Business › Honda to transfer Fit Shuttle production to Suzuka plant

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:39:00 +0200

Honda Motor Co will transfer production of the Fit Shuttle subcompact car to its Suzuka plant in Mie Prefecture and resume manufacturing the model in…

National › S Korean relief groups collect $51 mil for Japan

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:39:00 +0200

South Koreans' donations to the victims of Japan's earthquake and tsunami were tallied at 55.6 billion won ($51 million) as of the middle of April,…

Business › Japan's oil refinery capacity returns to pre-disaster level

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:39:00 +0200

Japan's oil refinery capacity has recovered to the level before the March 11 earthquake and tsunami disaster which knocked out several refineries in eastern and…

National › San Francisco high school donates 500 school bags to Ishinomaki

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:39:00 +0200

A high school in San Francisco donated 500 school bags and numerous items of stationery to elementary and junior high school students Monday in disaster-hit…

Japanese Celebrate The Dead Amid A Town's Ruins

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:26:00 +0200

On a hillside in the devastated seaside town of Rikuzentakata, residents gathered to honor their neighbors lost to last month's earthquake and tsunami. It was an unusual celebration for Japan, and some survivors say they didn't know how to feel amid the bounty.

Asia's nuclear plants: Disaster-in-waiting?

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:03:00 +0200

At least 32 nuclear plants in operation or under construction in Asia are at risk of one day being hit by a tsunami, nuclear experts and geologists warn.

Radiation readings won't stall cleanup: Japanese official

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:50:00 +0200

A pair of robots on treads sent to explore buildings inside Japan's crippled nuclear reactor came back Monday with disheartening news: Radiation levels are far too high for repair crews to go inside.

Japan Earthquake Tsunami Pictures 2011 [40 PHOTOS]

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:49:00 +0200

Japan's Earthquake in 2011 was the most devastating natural disaster to hit Japan after WWII. The 9.0-magnitude earthquake struck on Friday, March 11 2011 off the coast of Tōhoku, which is located in the northern part of the country.

San Francisco marks 105 years since quake

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:41:00 +0200

SAN FRANCISCO, April 18 (UPI) -- Sirens sounded in San Francisco at 5:11 a.m. Monday to mark the 105th anniversary of the city's great earthquake.

Rebuilding Japan: Fukushima's Hawaii girls go on tour to promote safety

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:16:00 +0200

Sitting on a hill just 28 miles from the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant is one of Japan's most peculiar and popular tourist destinations.

Toyota plants back in business

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:13:00 +0200

Toyota says it has resumed production at all of its plants in Japan for the first time since last month's massive earthquake and tsunami.But the world's No 1 carmaker said yesterday that the plants would operate at half capacity...

Japan plant radiation too high for workers

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:04:00 +0200

A pair robots sent to explore buildings inside Japan's crippled nuclear reactor have come back with bad news: Radiation levels are far too high for repair crews to go inside.

Chabad holds worldwide Seders

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:57:00 +0200

Hasidic Jewish movement's centers across the globe host traditional Passover Seder, including in earthquake struck Japan and New Zealand

Chabad holds worldwide Seders

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:52:00 +0200

Hasidic Jewish movement's centers across the globe host traditional Passover Seder, including in earthquake struck Japan and New Zealand

Tennessee may spend millions to improve nuclear reactor safety

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:50:00 +0200

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is considering spending millions of dollars to bolster its six nuclear reactors against earthquakes and floods; TVA is the first American nuclear plant operator to declare safety changes following events in Japan; TVA is currently considering reducing the amount....

Kenyans sweep Boston Marathon

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:47:00 +0200

Kenya's Geoffrey Mutai ran the fastest marathon in history to win the Boston Marathon while compatriot Caroline Kilel took the women's crown.

Toyota reopens all Japanese plants

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:38:00 +0200

Toyota resumed car production at all of its plants in Japan for the first time since the earthquake and tsunami, but said the factories will run at half capacity due to parts shortages.The ...

Athletics: Kenya's Mutai, Kilel win Boston Marathon

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:31:00 +0200

BOSTON, Massachusetts: Kenya's Geoffrey Mutai and Caroline Kilel won the 115th Boston Marathon men's and women's titles on Monday.

Robots used to measure radiation at Fukushima plant

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:19:00 +0200

Last Updated: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 02:30:00 +1000 Remote-controlled robots are being used at Japan's earthquake and tsunami hit Fukushima nuclear plant to measure radiation levels. The readings from two reactor buildings have shown a "harsh environment" for humans to work in, complicating efforts to stabilise the damaged reactors.

Clinton in Japan to pledge support after disasters

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:19:00 +0200

Last Updated: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:50:00 +1000 The United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is in Japan on a visit aimed at showing solidarity with Washington's key Asian ally after the devastating earthquake and tsunami. She's pledged American support for Japan as it deals with the....

Japan reactor shutdown to take months

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:16:00 +0200

By Jonathan Soble in Tokyo Published: April 17 2011 14:22 | Last updated: April 17 2011 19:36 Japan’s nuclear crisis may take nine months to resolve, according to the first timetable released by , the operator of the crippled Fukushima atomic plant. on Sunday unveiled a plan – its first since the....

Robots gauge radiation near Japan plant

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:15:00 +0200

Tepco chief under fire from Japan lawmakers

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:07:00 +0200

Japanese lawmakers today grilled the president of the company at the centre of the world’s worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl, demanding he take responsibility for the disaster. Appearing in parliament for the first time since a huge earthquake and tsunami crippled its Fukushima Daiichi plant,....

Radiation near Japan nuke plants too high for workers

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:03:00 +0200

A pair of thin robots on treads sent to explore buildings inside Japan's crippled nuclear reactor came back Monday with disheartening news: Radiation ...

Robots in Japan reactors detect high radiation

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:54:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) Readings on Monday from robots that entered two crippled buildings at Japan's tsunami-flooded nuclear plant for the first time in more than a month revealed a harsh environment still too radioactive for workers to enter. Nuclear officials said the radiation data for Unit 1 and Unit 3 ...

Africa: Continent Now Attracting a String of Investors in Tech Markets

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:51:00 +0200

Venture capitalists from across the world are making a beeline for a slice of the African techie pie, as interest builds up over its potential.

Robots inside Japanese nuclear plant find radiation still too high

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:17:00 +0200

Officials say readings at the tsunami-flooded Fukushima Dai-ichi plant do not alter plans for stabilizing complex by year's end

No need to rush into Japanese equities

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:17:00 +0200

There are a number of exchange traded funds to invest in the nation, but charts suggest staying on the sidelines for now

Toyota and Ford suffer Japan aftershock

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:15:00 +0200

By FT Reporters Published: April 13 2011 20:25 | Last updated: April 13 2011 20:25 and will shut factories this month and next, as supply disruptions from the Japanese earthquake ripple through to operations in Asia, Europe and the US. The latest production slowdowns are affecting factories as far....

Cherry blossoms in quake-stricken Japanese regions

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:13:00 +0200

Cherry blossoms, which symbolize nature’s renewal, have started to bloom in regions in Japan that were hit by the earthquake. The event has taken on special significance for the Japanese this year.

NAND prices spike after earthquake

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:01:00 +0200

Prices of NAND flash memory chips touched a seven-month high in the first half of this month, mirroring gains in other memory chip prices after last month’s earthquake in Japan disrupted supply, industry data showed yesterday. According to Taiwan-based DRAMeXchange Technology Inc.

Seoul braces for tourist slump from Japan soon

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:01:00 +0200

Around this time of the year, local businesses related to the tourism industry such as hotels and airlines are busy preparing for the anticipated arrival of Japanese tourists during the Golden Week holidays that usually occur in late April and early May.

Most Japanese voters want new PM: polls

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:00:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Most Japanese want a new prime minister to lead rebuilding after last month's earthquake and tsunami, newspaper polls showed on Monday, as the head of government was again scolded in parliament for his handling of the nuclear crisis that followed.

EU to provide 110 mln euros for new Chernobyl shell

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:51:00 +0200

KIEV, April 18 (Reuters) - The European Commission said on Monday it will allocate an extra 110 million euros ($157 million) towards the cost of building a new shelter over the Chernobyl nuclear reactor which blew up in 1986.

Japan grateful for Kuwait oil aid

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:32:00 +0200

KUWAIT, April 18 (KUNA) -- Hideichi Okada, vice minister for international affairs at Japan's economy, trade and industry ministry, expressed Monday gratefulness to Kuwait for the oil aid it promised in solidarity with his country which was hit by devastating earthquake and tsunami on March 11.

Japan''s oil refining capacity back to normal

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:32:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 18 (KUNA) -- Japan's oil refining capacity has returned to the level before the March 11 devastating earthquake and tsunami, Petroleum Association of Japan President Akihiko Tembo said Monday. The combined capacity of Japanese refineries to produce gasoline, light oil and kerosene has....

Radiation near Japan reactors too high for workers

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:31:00 +0200

Toyota reopens all Japanese plants

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:30:00 +0200

Toyota resumed car production at all of its plants in Japan for the first time since the earthquake and tsunami, but said the factories will run at half capacity due to parts shortages.

Toyota reopens all Japanese plants

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:25:00 +0200

Toyota resumed car production at all of its plants in Japan for the first time since the earthquake and tsunami, but said the factories will run at half capacity due to parts shortages.

Toyota reopens all Japanese plants

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:22:00 +0200

Toyota resumed car production at all of its plants in Japan for the first time since the earthquake and tsunami, but said the factories will run at half capacity due to parts shortages.

Toyota reopens all Japanese plants

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:14:00 +0200

Toyota resumed car production at all of its plants in Japan for the first time since the earthquake and tsunami, but said the factories will run at half capacity due to parts shortages.

Japanese voters call for prime minister Naoto Kan to step down

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:11:00 +0200

Most believe government has mishandled nuclear crisis and recovery from earthquake and tsunami, according to Nikkei poll Japanese voters have delivered a damning verdict on the prime minister's handling of the nuclear crisis, with a majority calling for a new leader to take the helm as the country....

Toyota reopens all Japanese plants

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:09:00 +0200

Toyota resumed car production at all of its plants in Japan for the first time since the earthquake and tsunami, but said the factories will run at half capacity due to parts shortages.

British YouTube star Jemma Pixie Hixon hasn't been outside for two years

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:09:00 +0200

Jemma Pixie Hixon, 20, from Malvern, Worcestershire, had the ‘most viewed’ video in the whole of China last month thanks to her online covers of pop hits filmed in her bedroom.

Toyota reopens all Japanese plants

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:06:00 +0200

Toyota resumed car production at all of its plants in Japan for the first time since the earthquake and tsunami, but said the factories will run at half capacity due to parts shortages.

TEPCO announces plan to end Japan nuclear crisis

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:05:00 +0200

The operator of the crippled nuclear power plant leaking radiation in northern Japan announced a plan on Sunday to bring the crisis under control within six to nine months and allow some evacuated residents to return to their homes.

Toyota resumes production at all Japan plants

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:05:00 +0200

Employees of Toyota arrive at a factory in central Japan Monday. The automaker resumed car production at all of its plants in Japan for the first time since the March 11 earthquake and ...

Economists growing more upbeat about future

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:05:00 +0200

WASHINGTON Economists say the U.S. economy is gaining strength despite political unrest in North Africa and the Middle East and last month's devastating earthquake and tsunami in ...

Radiation Near Japan Reactors Too High for Workers

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:02:00 +0200

Japan: Disapproval of Gov"t Response to Nuclear Crisis

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:01:00 +0200

18 de abril de 2011, 10:55 Tokyo, Apr 18 (Prensa Latina) Surveys conducted by the Japanese media confirm that the majority of the population disapproves of the government's handling of the Fukushima-1 nuclear plant crisis.

Toyota reopens all Japanese plants

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:56:00 +0200

4/18/2011 - 3:36:46 PM Toyota resumed car production at all of its plants in Japan today for the first time since the earthquake and tsunami, but said the factories will run at half capacity due to parts shortages. The world’s No. 1 car maker said it was still struggling to secure around 150 types....

5,1-magnitude quake jolts Japan�s Honshu

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:48:00 +0200

Tokyo. An earthquake measuring 5,1 on the Richter scale has jolted the Japanese island of Honshu. According to the U.S. Geological Survey the quake was centered about 36 km southwest of the city of Aomori. No tsunami alert has been issued. More than 13,000 people died in a powerful earthquake and devastating tsunami in Japan on March 11.

Africa: Continent Now Attracting a String of Investors in Tech Markets

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:45:00 +0200

Venture capitalists from across the world are making a beeline for a slice of the African techie pie, as interest builds up over its potential.

'First bloke' finally gets the royal treatment

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:44:00 +0200

LAST Friday Tim Mathieson was denied entry to Parliament House. A few weeks earlier the Prime Minister's partner was all but left out of the official schedule when he accompanied her on a visit the US. During the next 10 days, he will rectify all that when he joins Julia Gillard in Japan, Korea, China and then Britain for the royal wedding.

British YouTube star Jemma Pixie Hixon hasn't been outside for two years

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:42:00 +0200

Jemma Pixie Hixon, 20, from Malvern, Worcestershire, had the ‘most viewed’ video in the whole of China last month thanks to her online covers of pop hits filmed in her bedroom.

Radiation near Japan reactors too high for workers

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:36:00 +0200

Screenwriter Kuramoto launches homestay program for child evacuees

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:19:00 +0200

ASAHIKAWA, Japan - Screenwriter So Kuramoto, known for his script for the TV drama series ''Kitanokunikara'' (From the ...

Gov't panel releases 2 of over 2,000 radiation dispersal estimates

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:19:00 +0200

TOKYO - The Nuclear Safety Commission of Japan has released only two computer-simulated estimates of radioac...

Fresh N-leak scare in Japan as radioactivity level rises in sea

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:19:00 +0200

Levels of radioactivity have risen sharply in seawater near a tsunami-crippled nuclear plant in northern Japan, signaling the possibility of new leaks at the facility, the government said Saturday.

Obama committed to South Korea trade deal: Hillary Clinton

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:19:00 +0200

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Sunday the Obama administration was committed to passing a long-delayed free trade agreement with South Korea, and that the pact was ready for review by Congress.

UPDATE2: Japan mulls creating fund to manage quake-relief spending

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:19:00 +0200

The government is aiming to establish a temporary fund to help manage the huge reconstruction expenses following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, government sources said. The Democratic Party of Japan headed by Prime Minister Naoto Kan showed major opposition parties a modified draft extra budget for fiscal 2011 worth 4.

Radiation near Japan reactors too high for workers (AP)

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:13:00 +0200

AP - A pair of thin robots on treads sent to explore buildings inside Japan's crippled nuclear reactor came back Monday with disheartening news: Radiation levels are far too high for repair crews to go inside.

Radiation near Japan reactors too high for workers

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:11:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — A pair of thin robots on treads sent to explore buildings inside Japan's crippled nuclear reactor came back Monday with disheartening news: Radiation levels are far too high for repair crews to go inside. Nevertheless, officials remained hopeful they can stick to their freshly minted....

Robots in Japanese Reactors Detect High Radiation

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:58:00 +0200

Readings Monday from robots that entered two crippled buildings at Japan's tsunami-flooded nuclear plant for the first time in more than a month revealed a harsh environment still too radioactive for workers to enter.

Japan's PM under poll pressure

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:41:00 +0200

Japan’s voters want a new prime minister, according to an opinion poll carried out by the Nikkei business daily. Prime Minister Naoto Kan has been criticised on the streets and in parliament for his handling of the disaster following the March 11 earthquake/tsunami and the subsequent problems at the Fukushima nuclear plant.

Robots find high radiation inside Japanese nuclear plant

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:14:00 +0200

Officials say readings at the tsunami-flooded Fukushima Dai-ichi plant do not alter plans for stabilizing complex by year's end

Robots in Japanese reactors detect high radiation

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:54:00 +0200

Most Japan voters want new prime minister

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:51:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Most Japanese want a new prime minister to lead rebuilding after last month's earthquake and tsunami, newspaper polls showed on Monday, as the head of government was again scolded in parliament for his handling of the nuclear crisis that followed.

Toyota resumes Japan production

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:50:00 +0200

Toyota has now resumed car production at all of its plants in Japan for the first time since last month's earthquake and tsunami. However, the world's biggest car manufacturer said that ...

Toyota resumes production at all Japan plants

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:49:00 +0200

Toyota Motor Corp. resumed car production at all of its plants in Japan Monday for the first time since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

UPDATE1: Japan eyes setting up fund to manage quake-relief expenditures

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:47:00 +0200

The government is aiming to establish a temporary fund to help manage the huge reconstruction expenses following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, government sources said Monday. The Democratic Party of Japan headed by Prime Minister Naoto Kan is continuing its efforts to secure the understanding....

Players in shipping industry honoured

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:37:00 +0200

Hong Kong (HKSAR) - In recognition of efforts by shipowners and shipping companies for best performance during the past year, awards and commemorative plaques were presented during an annual luncheon jointly hosted by the Marine Department and the Hong ...

Robots in Japanese reactors detect high radiation (AP)

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:36:00 +0200

AP - Readings Monday from robots that entered two crippled buildings at Japan's tsunami-flooded nuclear plant for the first time in more than a month revealed a harsh environment still too radioactive for workers to enter.

New test for teachers as Japan's schools move to reopen

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:31:00 +0200

Schools reopen this week after tsunami-related delays. Japan's teachers are likely to face new demands in helping students and their families move forward.

Robots in Japanese reactors detect high radiation

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:27:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Readings Monday from robots that entered two crippled buildings at Japan's tsunami-flooded nuclear plant for the first time in more than a month revealed a harsh environment still too radioactive for workers to enter. Nuclear officials said the radiation data for Unit 1 and Unit 3 at....

Reuters fires bureau chief over online chatroom remark

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:24:00 +0200

Reuters has fired a bureau chief who had worked at the agency for 20 years for making a crude remark in an internal online chatroom. David Fox , head of the Indonesian bureau since January, was on temporary assignment to Japan last month to cover the aftermath of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown.

Japan ministry orders nuke plant compensation

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:18:00 +0200

Japan's Trade Ministry says it has ordered the operator of the tsunami-damaged nuclear power plant embroiled in the country's worst-ever atomic crisis to pay about $12,000 to each household forced to evacuate because of radiation leaks.

Experts: Store blood cells from Japan nuke workers

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:18:00 +0200

Workers at Japan's troubled nuclear plant should store blood cells now in case they need them later as treatment for radiation overdose, some Japanese experts suggest.

Gas drives up price of smaller used cars

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:02:00 +0200

Not only are prices going up at the pump, but they are being propelled upward for smaller, fuel-efficient vehicles on used car lots nationwide. Here's why.

Economists growing more upbeat about future

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:02:00 +0200

Economists say the U.S. economy is gaining strength despite political unrest in North Africa and the Middle East and last month's devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Second batch of relief supplies on way to Japan

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:35:00 +0200

Hong Kong (HKSAR) - At the request of the Government of Japan, the HKSAR Government has arranged to procure and ship 30,000 cans of preserved food and 100,000 pairs of socks to Japan to help the victims of the earthquake and tsunami and the subsequent ...

Most Japan voters want new PM, approve quake tax (Reuters)

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:33:00 +0200

Reuters - Most Japanese want a new prime minister to lead rebuilding after last month's earthquake and tsunami, newspaper polls showed on Monday, as the head of government was again scolded in parliament for his handling of the nuclear crisis that followed.

Twitter and natural disasters: lessons from Japan

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:18:00 +0200

Disaster communication Researchers from Kobe City University of Foreign Studies surveyed and questioned Twitter users and tracked updates from people in the disaster-struck area on the social media site two weeks after the Tohoku earthquake and devastating tsunami of 11 March; Twitter was the only....

Most Japan voters want new PM, approve quake tax

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:18:00 +0200

Revealed: The incredible story of the British YouTube star who hasn¿t been outside for TWO YEARS

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:17:00 +0200

Jemma Pixie Hixon, from Malvern, Worcestershire, had the ‘most viewed’ video in the whole of China last month thanks to her online covers of pop hits filmed in her bedroom.

High radiation detected in Japan reactors

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:17:00 +0200

Readings from a robot that entered two crippled buildings at Japan's tsunami-flooded nuclear plant have displayed a harsh environment still too radioactive for workers to enter.

JAPAN-PHILIPPINES - Philippine Christian Volunteer: Japan’s hope in wake of disaster

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:08:00 +0200

The difficult task of recovery after the disaster in a coastal town devastated by the tsunami and the earthquake. The hidden and dangerous work of volunteers, questions about faith and life: "Although we are not able to understand the meaning of such a tragedy, we volunteers feel that somehow through our lives we have been instruments of hope.

Toyota resumes production at all Japan plants

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:08:00 +0200

TOKYO - Toyota Motor on Monday resumed operations at all its domestic plants that had been halted since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, with volume still at around 50% due to a shortage of parts.

TEPCO president under fire from Japan lawmakers

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:06:00 +0200

TOKYO: Japanese lawmakers on Monday grilled the president of the company at the centre of the world's worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl, demanding he take responsibility for the disaster.

Toyota resumes production at all Japan plants

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:06:00 +0200

TOKYO - Toyota Motor has resumed production at all of its plants in Japan for the first time since last month's massive earthquake and tsunami. But the world's No 1 car maker said on Monday that the plants would operate at half capacity due to...

Robots measure reactor radiation

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:03:00 +0200

Robots sent into reactor buildings at the quake-hit Fukushima nuclear plant find radiation levels that could hamper crucial repair work.

LG Display flags sector recovery on steadier prices

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:48:00 +0200

SEOUL (Reuters) - LG Display, the world's No.2 flat-screen maker, is starting to see signs of recovery in depressed TV panel prices as it forecast a return to profitability in the current quarter after reporting its second consecutive quarterly loss.

Japan radiation 'still too high'

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:46:00 +0200

Readings from a robot which entered two crippled buildings at Japan's tsunami-flooded nuclear plant for the first time in more than a month have displayed a harsh environment still too ...

Revealed: The incredible story of the British YouTube star who hasn¿t been outside for TWO YEARS

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:40:00 +0200

Jemma Pixie Hixon, from Malvern, Worcestershire, had the ‘most viewed’ video in the whole of China last month thanks to her online covers of pop hits filmed in her bedroom.

Tsunami Spares Japan's Pine-Covered Islands

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:34:00 +0200

The islands off the coast of Matsushima are one of Japan's scenic treasures. They were close to the epicenter of the devastating earthquake and tsunami. But somehow, the breathtaking pine covered islands suffered little damage in the disaster.

Russia urges banding together against emergencies

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:25:00 +0200

International cooperation mechanisms on preventing, responding to and recovering from emergency situations should be created in the nearest future, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said.

Japan uses robots at nuclear site

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:10:00 +0200

Robots sent into the quake-hit Fukushima nuclear plant measure elevated radiation levels, complicating efforts to bring the damaged reactors under control.

Hong Kong International Airports sees record movements, as airlines reduce services to Japan

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:48:00 +0200

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) witnessed a surge in aircraft movements last month, as airlines redeployed capacity away from Japan following the earthquake/tsunami and nuclear crisis.

Nuke shutdown 'within 9 months'

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:48:00 +0200

The operator of Japan's crippled nuclear plant said it aims to cut radiation leaks within three months and achieve a "cold shutdown" within six to nine months. Embattled Tokyo Electric Power Company offered the timeline more than five weeks after a giant earthquake and tsunami knocked out cooling....

Robot in Japanese reactors detects high radiation

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:46:00 +0200

Readings Monday from a robot that entered two crippled buildings at Japan's tsunami-flooded nuclear plant for the first time in more than a month ...

To give or not to give: Korean conundrum on Japan aid

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:40:00 +0200

18 Apr 2011 08:36 Source: reuters // Reuters By Ju-min Park SEOUL, April 18 (Reuters Life!) - South Koreans are caught between a rock and a hard place - literally as well as figuratively -- when it comes to giving cash donations to their neighbors in Japan after last month's massive earthquake and tsunami.

Toyota resumes production at all Japan plants

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:32:00 +0200

TOKYO: Toyota Motor on Monday resumed operations at all its domestic plants that had been halted since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, with volume still at around 50 per cent due to a shortage of parts.

Robot finds high radiation inside Japanese nuclear plant

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:27:00 +0200

Officials say readings at the tsunami-flooded Fukushima Dai-ichi plant do not alter plans for stabilizing complex by year's end

JAPAN: Toyota resumes production at all Japanes factories

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:22:00 +0200

Japan Japanese carmaker Toyota on Monday resumed operations at all 18 of its plants in the earthquake-hit country but volume is still at around 50 per cent, due to a shortage of parts. A destroyed Toyota dealer in Minamisanriku, Miyagi prefecture Reuters/Carlos Barria

High radiation detected in Japan reactors

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:08:00 +0200

READINGS taken from tsunami-flooded nuclear plant for first time in more than a month show environment still too radioactive for workers.

MALAYSIA: Radiation Fears Fuel Protest

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:59:00 +0200

Fears of radioactive poisoning have fuelled a protest against an Australian mining company building the world's largest rare earth processing plant outside China.

Most Japan voters want new PM and approve quake tax

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:48:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Most Japanese want a new prime minister to lead rebuilding after last month's earthquake and tsunami, newspaper polls showed Monday, as the head of government was again scolded in parliament for his handling of the nuclear crisis that followed.

Japan nuclear control plan panned

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:47:00 +0200

A plan to bring a nuclear plant leaking radiation in northern Japan under control within six to nine months is drawing political condemnation and a mixed response from the Japanese public.

Kuwait to donate five million oil barrels to Japan

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:45:00 +0200

KUWAIT CITY, April 18, 2011 (AFP) -Oil-rich Kuwait said Monday it will donate five million barrels of oil worth over 550 million dollars at current prices to Japan as an expression of solidarity with the earthquake and tsunami struck nation....

Japan says currently importing 4.2 million barrels per day of oil

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:45:00 +0200

KUWAIT CITY, April 17, (Agencies): Japan is currently importing 4.2 million barrels per day of oil but demand should pick up as it works to restore its economy after last month’s devastating earthquake and tsunami, a deputy minister said on Sunday. “...

Chip investors eye TI, Intel, AMD earnings

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:44:00 +0200

cschubarth@bizjournals.com Questions about the impact from Japan's earthquake and tsunami on the chip industry could come this week with big players ...

Japan radiation 'still too high'

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:44:00 +0200

Readings from a robot which entered two crippled buildings at Japan's tsunami-flooded nuclear plant for the first time in more than a month have displayed a harsh environment still too radioactive for workers to enter.

Japan radiation 'still too high'

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:44:00 +0200

Nuclear plant radiation still too high

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:43:00 +0200

4/18/2011 - 9:09:06 AM Readings from a robot which entered two crippled buildings at Japan’s tsunami-flooded nuclear plant for the first time in more than a month displayed a harsh environment still too radioactive for workers to enter. Nuclear officials said the radiation readings for Unit 1 and....

Robot in Japanese reactors detects high radiation

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:43:00 +0200

Readings on Monday from a robot that entered two crippled buildings at Japan's tsunami-flooded nuclear plant for the first time in more than a month displayed a harsh environment still too radioactive for workers to enter.

Japan radiation 'still too high'

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:41:00 +0200

Japan radiation 'still too high'

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:39:00 +0200

High radiation detected in Japan reactors

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:36:00 +0200

Readings taken by a robot at Japan's tsunami-flooded nuclear plant after more than a month show it is still too radioactive for workers to enter.

Volunteers still needed in quake-battered Japan, charity says

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:32:00 +0200

More than a month after the devastating tsunami and earthquake that flattened seaside communities across northern Japan, many aid groups are wrapping up operations. One team of volunteers is just ramping up, however.

Robot in Japanese Reactors Detects High Radiation

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:31:00 +0200

Japan radiation 'still too high'

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:28:00 +0200

Japan radiation 'still too high'

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:26:00 +0200

Western Ky. University groups hoping to help Japan

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:16:00 +0200

Associated Press - April 18, 2011 4:14 AM ET BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) - Western Kentucky University departments and groups are working together to put on a community yard sale to benefit...

Robot in Japanese reactors detects high radiation

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:16:00 +0200

Japanese want new PM, approve quake tax

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:12:00 +0200

Most Japanese voters will support higher taxes to help rebuilding after last month's earthquake and tsunami, show opinion polls, and they want a new prime minister.

Japanese 'critical of government'

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:05:00 +0200

A majority of people in Japan are dissatisfied with the government's handling of the nuclear crisis at the crippled Fukushima plant, opinion polls suggest.

Most Japan voters want new PM

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:03:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Most Japanese want a new prime minister to lead the massive rebuilding needed after last month's earthquake and tsunami, newspaper polls showed on Monday, as the head of government was again scolded in parliament for his handling of the disaster.

Robot in Japanese reactors detects high radiation (AP)

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:58:00 +0200

AP - Readings Monday from a robot that entered two crippled buildings at Japan's tsunami-flooded nuclear plant for the first time in more than a month displayed a harsh environment still too radioactive for workers to enter.

Robot in Japanese reactors detects high radiation

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:51:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Readings Monday from a robot that entered two crippled buildings at Japan's tsunami-flooded nuclear plant for the first time in more than a month displayed a harsh environment still too radioactive for workers to enter. Nuclear officials said the radiation readings for Unit 1 and Unit 3....

07:51 Japan PM under fire in polls

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:37:00 +0200

Most Japanese want a new prime minister to lead the massive rebuilding needed after last month's earthquake and tsunami, newspaper polls showed today, as the head of government was again scolded in parliament for his handling of the disaster. Japan is also struggling to bring the Fukushima Daiichi....

China trims holdings of US debt for 4th straight month

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:16:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - China trimmed its holdings of U.S. debt for the fourth straight month in February, but was still the largest holder, according to Treasury Department data released on Friday.

Taiwan donated most to quake-hit Japan: magazine

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:16:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Taiwan has donated more money to earthquake-stricken Japan than any other country or region in the world, surprising the Japanese and making them realize Taiwan is a true friend, a Japanese magazine reported in its latest issue.

Japan's auto parts makers struggle after disaster

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:16:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - In the days after Japan's earthquake and tsunami, Masahiko Horio knew he had to get his factory back online quickly.

Consumers feel the pinch of pricier gas and food

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:16:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Americans are paying more for food and gas, a trend that threatens to slow the economy at a crucial time.

Japan orders nuke plants to up readiness

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:16:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - An aftershock jolted Japan on Saturday hours after the country's nuclear safety agency ordered plant operators to beef up their earthquake-preparedness systems to prevent a recurrence of the nuclear crisis roiling the region north of Tokyo.

Slow-moving transport chiefs have still not fixed M1 - bringing Easter travel chaos to thousands more families

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:51:00 +0200

TRANSPORT chiefs have still not fixed M1 - bringing Easter travel chaos to more families

Guides from Penang rake in RM65,000

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:51:00 +0200

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Girl Guides Association (PGGA) has raised more than RM65,000 for victims of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami.

Most Japan voters want new PM, approve quake tax

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:51:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Most Japanese voters would support higher taxes to help massive rebuilding after last month's earthquake and tsunami, newspaper opinion polls showed on Monday, and they want a new prime minister to lead the effort.

Clinton Offers Support For Quake-Hit Japan

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:50:00 +0200

Japanese for 'friend' -- deploying thousands of troops, military aircraft, and navy ships stationed in or near Japan to help with relief work in Japan's devastated northeastern region. deploying thousands of troops, military aircraft, and navy ships stationed in or near Japan to help with relief work in Japan's devastated northeastern region.

Most Japan voters want new PM

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:49:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Most Japanese want a new prime minister to lead the massive rebuilding needed after last month's earthquake and tsunami, newspaper polls showed on Monday, as the head of government was again scolded in parliament for his handling of the disaster.

Most Japan voters want new PM

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:49:00 +0200

Toyota resumes car production in Japan

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:48:00 +0200

TOYOTA Motor says it has resumed production at all of its plants in Japan for the first time since last month's massive earthquake and tsunami.

Flags show fishing communities resolve to rebuild

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:47:00 +0200

All along the Sanriku coast from Iwate Prefecture to Miyagi Prefecture, brightly colored flags are flying over the rubble of former fishing ports and villages. In happier times, before the March 11 Great East Japan Earthquake that devastated the coast, these flags signified large catches of fish.

Iwate poet's work inspires many following Great East Japan Earthquake

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:47:00 +0200

A poem by Kenji Miyazawa (1896-1933), a native of Iwate Prefecture, is gaining popularity throughout Japan and overseas as an inspirational message to the victims of the March 11 Great East Japan Earthquake. The poem, "Ame ni mo Makezu (Strong in the rain)," is one of Miyazawa's representative works.

Entertainment › Y30 million bid so far for piano owned by X Japan's Yoshiki

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:47:00 +0200

Rock band X Japan leader Yoshiki, who is auctioning off his favorite piano to raise money for Japan's tsunami victims, has received a bid of…

Politics › 60-70% of public backs higher taxes for disaster recovery: media polls

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:47:00 +0200

About 60 to 70% of people surveyed are willing to accept higher taxes to fund reconstruction efforts in areas devastated by the March 11 earthquake…

Business › Toyota resumes output at all domestic plants

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:47:00 +0200

Toyota Motor Corp on Monday resumed manufacturing at all of its domestic plants with parts availability improving as the automaker sought to restore its supply…

Letter from wife of heroic cop who gave his life on March 11

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:47:00 +0200

Among the countless thousands who lost their lives on March 11 in the Great East Japan Earthquake was a dedicated police officer in his late-30s who was working for the Iwate prefectural police department. This officer was expecting a promotion to section chief in the department's criminal affairs division on March 15.

Toyota resumes production at all Japan plants

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:46:00 +0200

Toyota Motor Corp. resumed car production at all of its plants in Japan Monday for the first time since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, but said the factories will run at half capacity due to parts shortages.

Toyota resumed production at all Japan plants

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:46:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 18 (KUNA) -- Toyota Motor Corp., the world's biggest automaker, on Monday resumed production at all domestic plants for the first time since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in northeastern Japan caused the suspension of output due to parts shortages.

Most Japan voters want new PM, approve quake tax

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:45:00 +0200

Most Japanese voters would support higher taxes to help massive rebuilding after last month’s earthquake and tsunami, newspaper opinion polls showed on Monday, and they want a new prime minister to lead the effort.

Kyodo Industry Brief (April 18) -1-

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:43:00 +0200

TOKYO - ---------- Toshiba resumes partial computer chip production in Iwate TOKYO - Toshiba Corp. said its ...

Tokyo Protests Against Marine Research Station on Dokdo

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:41:00 +0200

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto told lawmakers on Friday that Tokyo "cannot accept" Korea's plans to build a research station on Dokdo. Matsumoto said the Japanese government lodged a protest with the Korean government after confirming that Hyundai Engineering and Construction had bee...

Japanese voters would approve tax hike

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:41:00 +0200

Last Updated: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:17:00 +1000 About 70 per cent of Japanese voters say they would approve a tax hike to help massive rebuilding after last month's earthquake and tsunami. A poll by the Nikkei business daily also shows that 70 per cent of people want Prime Minister Naoto Kan replaced....

Death toll from Japan quake, tsunami rises to 13,843

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:36:00 +0200

The death toll from Japan's historic earthquake and tsunami rose to 13,843 on Monday, police reported.

Toyota resumes production at all Japan plants

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:36:00 +0200

The world's No. 1 automaker said it was still struggling to secure around 150 types of auto parts and the factories will run at half capacity.

U.S., Japan announce rebuilding effort

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:36:00 +0200

The U.S. secretary of state and the Japanese foreign minister on Sunday announced plans for a joint reconstruction venture as the Asian nation grapples with a nuclear crisis following a devastating earthquake and deadly tsunami.

The Beach Boys reunite to help Japan

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:36:00 +0200

Al Jardine, one of the original members of the Beach Boys, has united band-mates Brian Wilson, Mike Love & Bruce Johnston.

Fight to stop Fukushima radiation leaks 'could take nine months'

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:36:00 +0200

The company at the centre of the world's worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl has announced that it could be nine months before the Fukushima Daiichi plant is under full control, tripling some previous forecasts.

QANTAS to restart Australia-Japan air services

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:36:00 +0200

The big Australian airline, Qantas, has announced a resumption of flights to Japan.

Most Japan voters OK on tax hike, want new PM - polls

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:35:00 +0200

18 Apr 2011 01:02 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, April 18 (Reuters) - About 70 percent of Japanese voters would approve of a tax hike to help massive rebuilding after last month's earthquake and tsunami, a poll by the Nikkei business daily showed on Monday, as concerns loom over Japan's efforts to rein in its debt.

Most Japan voters want new PM, approve quake tax

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:35:00 +0200

18 Apr 2011 04:20 Source: reuters // Reuters * Opinion polls show majority want PM Kan out * Kan criticised in parliament for disaster response * Extra tax to pay for rebuilding would be supported (Adds quotes from opposition lawmaker) By Linda Sieg and Yoko Kubota TOKYO, April 18 (Reuters) - Most....

Toyota restarts all its Japanese plants

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:33:00 +0200

Toyota Motor Corp. resumed car production at all of its plants in Japan for the first time since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, but said the factories will run at half capacity due to parts shortages.

Eerie Hush Descends on Japan's Nuclear Zone

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:31:00 +0200

Images of desolation and desperation are seen in Futaba and other evacuated towns near the troubled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.

Swirling waters

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:30:00 +0200

Incredibly two girls from the swimming team managed, somehow, to survive this. With a mobile phone pressed to her ear, Yukiko is speaking to one of them, Honoka Sasaki, who is in hospital. She is guiding Yukiko through the building. Yukiko is looking for the storeroom up on the third floor where the....

Incident upgrade

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:30:00 +0200

"The classification of seven means there's a leak of radiation into the wider environment; and although it'll be interpreted as being 'the same as Chernobyl', it's not the same," said Paddy Regan, professor of physics at the UK's University of Surrey. "The amount of radiation release is a lot less, and the way it's released is very different.

Japan Tsunami Impacts Tennessee Production

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:30:00 +0200

The economic impact from Japan's earthquake and tsunami has reached Tennessee. Starting this week, Nissan will stop production at two Tennessee plants.

Japan's auto parts makers struggle after disaster

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:30:00 +0200

In the days after Japan's earthquake and tsunami, Masahiko Horio knew he had to get his factory back online quickly.

Gold ETF reaches record levels

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:29:00 +0200

Strengthened by northward trends in the gold price as edgy investors seek out the precious metal for protection, the sole Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) of the Botswana Stock Exchange, the NewGold ETF, on Wednesday shot to its highest levels since listing at P92.45.

Most Japan voters want new PM

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:29:00 +0200

Most Japanese want a new prime minister to lead the massive rebuilding needed after last month's earthquake and tsunami, newspaper polls showed on Monday, as the head of government was again scolded in parliament for his handling of the disaster.

Officials: No nuclear risk to North Pacific fish

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:28:00 +0200

Toyota resumes production at all Japan plants

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:28:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Toyota Motor Corp. resumed car production at all of its plants in Japan Monday for the first time since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, but said the factories will run at half capacity due to parts shortages. The world's No. 1 automaker said it was still struggling to secure around 150 types of auto parts.

Quake’s Aftermath Weighs Heavily on Women

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:28:00 +0200

TOKYO—Since the horrific Mar. 11 earthquake and tsunami that devastated her coastal town of Minato, in Ishinomaki city, Masami Endo’s three-year-old daughter has been crying and clinging to her every night. "My daughter, Sakura, has never cried in fear of darkness till this disaster.

Toyota resumes production at all Japan plants

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:25:00 +0200

Toyota says it has resumed production at all of its plants in Japan for the first time since last month's massive earthquake and tsunami.

Officials: No nuclear risk to North Pacific fish (AP)

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:23:00 +0200

AP - North Pacific fish are so unlikely to be contaminated by radioactive material from the crippled nuclear plant in Japan that there's no reason to test them, according to federal and state of Alaska health officials.

Robots to gauge radiation in quake-hit plant

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:23:00 +0200

The operator of Japan's stricken nuclear plant said on Sunday it would send two remote-controlled robots into a reactor building damaged by a hydrogen explosion to gauge radiation and temperature levels.

Toyota resumes production at all Japan plants (AP)

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:23:00 +0200

AP - Toyota Motor Corp. resumed car production at all of its plants in Japan Monday for the first time since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, but said the factories will run at half capacity due to parts shortages.

Premieres planned for Shanghai auto show

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:23:00 +0200

Global automakers are bringing their flashiest SUVs, luxury sedans and electric concept cars to Auto Shanghai, China's biggest auto show of the year, as the industry reels from disruptions caused by the massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan last month.

Japanese voters want new PM, open to quake tax

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:23:00 +0200

Most Japanese voters would support higher taxes to help rebuilding after last month's earthquake and tsunami, newspaper opinion polls show.

Most Japan voters want new PM (Reuters)

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:23:00 +0200

Reuters - Most Japanese want a new prime minister to lead the massive rebuilding needed after last month's earthquake and tsunami, newspaper polls showed on Monday, as the head of government was again scolded in parliament for his handling of the disaster.

Gillard aims to see tsunami destruction

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:21:00 +0200

Julia Gillard hopes to visit a tsunami-struck area of Japan during her visit to North Asia this week.

Japan to fix leakage in 9 months

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:20:00 +0200

TOKYO - The operator of Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant said on Sunday it aims to reduce radiation leaks within three months and achieve a "cold shutdown" within six to nine months.

Toyota resumes production at all domestic plants after disaster

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:20:00 +0200

Toyota Motor Corp resumed manufacturing operations at all domestic plants Monday for the first time since the March 11 earthquake and resulting tsunami that hit north-eastern Japan

Quake takes toll on Japan-China bilateral trade

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 01:54:00 +0200

BoAO, Hainan - The Japanese earthquake has cast a shadow on the production by Japanese companies in China and the impact on bilateral trade will be reflected gradually in the coming months.

DoD Ends Voluntary Departure Authorization From Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 01:36:00 +0200

Department Ends Voluntary Departure Authorization From Japan By Lisa Daniel American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, April 15, 2011 The Defense Department’s voluntary authorized departures for service members’ eligible family members to leave Japan in the aftermath of the March 11 earthquake effectively ended today.

Radioactivity rises in sea off Japan nuclear plant

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 00:23:00 +0200

TOKYO: Levels of radioactivity have risen sharply in seawater near a tsunami-crippled nuclear plant in northern Japan, signalling the possibility of new leaks at the facility, the government said Saturday. The announcement came after a magnitude-5.9 earthquake jolted Japan on Saturday morning,....

M1 closed after fire broke out under motorway on FA Cup weekend

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 23:43:00 +0200

Investigators say an M1 overpass damaged by the fire is unsafe and needs urgent repairs which could last until 5am on Monday.

Edited by Alex Brewer :The Three Women Who Prodded Obama

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 23:37:00 +0200

The administration of U.S. President Barack Obama is currently involved in four major military operations around the world. In addition to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq that were inherited from the previous administration, Obama is now involved in Japan and Libya as well. Since March 11, the U.S.

Trump's a crowd pleaser at 'tea party' rally

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 23:34:00 +0200

He stops short of declaring himself a Republican presidential candidate, but still draws cheers with his digs at Obama.Donald Trump filled several roles Saturday: self-promoter, crowd pleaser, economic analyst and critic of President Obama.

Japan admits it could take up to nine months to fix Fukushima plant

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 23:12:00 +0200

It is the first time the company has put such a long timescale on cooling the reactors and stopping the leak of radiation.

Executive Impact › Handling the big exodus out of Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 22:55:00 +0200

A few hours after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, Joseph Webber’s phone started ringing. It has hardly stopped since. As managing director of Santa…

Nine months to end Japan's nuclear crisis, plant owner estimates

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 22:54:00 +0200

Engineers will need six to nine months to bring the damaged nuclear reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant to heel, the plant's owners said Sunday in their first public timetable for ending the crisis.

Small Japanese auto parts makers' big effect

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 22:14:00 +0200

The global supply chain that feeds the giant automakers — Toyota, Honda and General Motors — begins at unassuming companies like Horio Seisakusho.

Japan: How to talk to a tragedy | Minae Mizumura

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 21:45:00 +0200

One unlikely side-effect of the Japanese crisis has been a new critique of our use of honorifics Shock, sympathy and a sense of national unity – these were the sentiments we felt in Japan after the triple tragedy of earthquake, tsunami and nuclear accident. A month later, our attention has shifted to what caused the continuing Fukushima crisis.

Clinton in Japan to pledge support after disasters

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 20:06:00 +0200

Last Updated: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 02:32:00 +1000 The U-S Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is in Japan on a visit aimed at showing solidarity with Washington's key Asian ally after the devastating earthquake and tsunami. She's pledged American support for Japan as it deals with the destruction of last....

Tea, sympathy and solidarity: Clinton meets Akihito

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 19:37:00 +0200

The US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has had a rare meeting with the Japanese Emperor Akihito in a show of solidarity after the earthquake and tsunami disaster. Earlier Clinton urged Japan to remain on the world stage despite the problems, saying it is ‘indispensible to global problem-solving.

Africa now attracting a string of investors in tech markets

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 19:13:00 +0200

Venture capitalists from across the world are making a beeline for a slice of the African techie pie

Shanghai auto show: New models unveiled

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 19:06:00 +0200

U.S., Japan announce rebuilding effort

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 18:46:00 +0200

Japan must escape leadership crisis

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 18:31:00 +0200

On Dec. 7, 1941, the Tokyo Asahi Shimbun carried a report on U.S.-Japan talks under the headline “U.S.-Japan talks in a critical stage: Is negotiation on main points stalled?” At 6 a.m. the following day, the Japanese Imperial General Headquarters announced suddenly: The Imperial Army, Navy and Air....

Clinton visits South Korea, heads to Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:34:00 +0200

SEOUL, April 17 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was heading to Japan after two days of talks in Seoul, officials said Sunday. In Seoul over the weekend, Clinton met with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak and pledged to work towards...

Clinton visits South Korea, heads to Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:33:00 +0200

SEOUL, April 17 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was heading to Japan after two days of talks in Seoul, officials said Sunday.

Clinton visits Tokyo in show of support for Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:23:00 +0200

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Sunday that America would stand by Japan, saying she was confident the country will fully recover from its tsunami and nuclear disasters.

Number of quake victims in Japan tops 13,800, most killed by tsunami

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:16:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 17 (Itar-Tass) - The overwhelming majority of the dead as a result of the earthquake in Japan became victims of tsunamis. For instance according to the authorities of the Miyagi prefecture, the hardest hit by the tsunami, the wave of 20 metres high in some places tolled the lives of over 96 percent of the total number of the dead.

Timetable announced for control of reactors

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 16:28:00 +0200

TOKYO: The operator of Japan's tsunami-hit nuclear plant said it aims to reduce radiation leaks within three months and to achieve a ''cold shutdown'' within six to nine months.

Clinton visits Tokyo in show of support for Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 16:12:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Sunday that America would stand by Japan, saying she was confident the country will fully recover from its tsunami and nuclear disasters. "We are very confident that Japan will recover and will be a very strong economic and global ...

Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant prepares for 'cold shutdown'

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 15:34:00 +0200

Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant prepares for 'cold shutdown'Japan crisis has been rated on par with world's worst N-accident at Chernobyl, though radiation released is only a fraction of when Ukraine plant bursted.

Automakers to unveil SUVs, luxury sedans & concept cars at Shanghai auto show

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 15:34:00 +0200

Automakers to unveil SUVs, luxury sedans & concept cars at Shanghai auto showAutomakers in Shanghai will give buyers first glimpse of new models that will be sold around globe, a sign of how the balance of power has shifted eastward.

Clinton Offers Support For Quake-Hit Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 15:09:00 +0200

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has paid a brief visit to Japan to express support as that country grapples with a nuclear crisis following last month's devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Clinton: South Korea-U.S. trade deal in "home stretch"

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 15:09:00 +0200

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton flew to South Korea Saturday to reassure Seoul about the U.S. commitment to sealing a long-delayed trade deal and to coordinate strategy over the North Korea nuclear standoff.

Send in the robots, boys!

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:57:00 +0200

Two remote-controlled robots will traverse the reactor building damaged by a hydrogen explosion in Japan to gauge radiation and temperature levels.

Nine months to end Japan's nuclear crisis, plant owner estimates

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:38:00 +0200

Japan nuclear operator aims for cold shutdown in 6-9 months

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:18:00 +0200

Within three months Tokyo Electric said it planned to cool reactors and spent fuel at the nuclear plant to a stable level and get radiation leaks on a downward trend. Japan's Tokyo Electric Power said on Sunday it hoped to achieve a "cold shutdown" of its crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in....

Romania might be affected by new recession, caused by Japan earthquake - govt

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:09:00 +0200

Bucharest. Economic recovery is difficult and overdue, while the effects of the earthquake in Japan raise new concerns about the global recession that can affect Romania, given the "climate of psychosis around cataclysms," which can impact markets, says the Government's fiscal strategy.

Clinton pledges suport for Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 13:38:00 +0200

4/17/2011 - 11:58:34 AM US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton today promised solidarity and support for Japan as it recovers from a devastating earthquake and tsunami and copes with a nuclear crisis. "We pledge our steadfast support for you and your future recovery.

Hydrophone captures Japan quake roar

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 13:07:00 +0200

A hydrophone has captured the menacing roar of the quake that hit Japan March 11, plunging the country into unprecedented chaos and devastation.

Fukushima nuclear plant to close within nine months 11:35 Japan announces plan to cool reactors crippled by quake and tsunami during Clinton visit

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 13:06:00 +0200

Japan's Tokyo Electric Power Co hopes to achieve a "cold shutdown" of its crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in six to nine months, setting a clear timeframe for bringing the nuclear crisis under control. Tepco said that within three months it plans to cool reactors and spent fuel at the....

TEPCO Aims for 'Cold Shutdown' Within Nine Months

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 13:06:00 +0200

Tokyo Electric Power said will aim to put its crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant into a state of cold shutdown in six to nine months, as it tries to put Japan's worst-ever nuclear crisis under control.

Press Releases: Remarks at Meeting With the Staff and Families of Embassy Tokyo

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 12:47:00 +0200

Remarks at Meeting With the Staff and Families of Embassy Tokyo Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Embassy Tokyo Tokyo, Japan April 17, 2011 AMBASSADOR ROOS: I will be very brief. First of all, I want to welcome the families who have begun to come back. Welcome home.

SIA could face legal action over heart attack incident

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 12:44:00 +0200

SINGAPORE : Singapore Airlines (SIA) could face legal action from a BBC radio presenter over the way it handled his medical condition during a flight in March.

US, Japan to Create Partnership to Rebuild After Disaster

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 12:43:00 +0200

Japan and the United States have agreed to create a public-private partnership, under Tokyo's guidance, to help rebuild communities devastated by last month's magnitude 9.0 earthquake and resulting tsunami. The announcement was made during a visit Sunday to Japan's capital by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Clinton visits Tokyo in show of support for Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 12:32:00 +0200

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Sunday that America would stand by Japan, saying she was confident the country will fully recover from its tsunami and nuclear disasters.

Clinton pledges Japan support; PM Kan calls for 'rebirth'

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 12:29:00 +0200

TOKYO, JAPAN - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Sunday urged Japan to remain active on the world stage as it grappled with a nuclear crisis in the wake of a deadly earthquake and tsunami and she pledged support for Washington's key ally in East Asia.

Japan nuclear operator aims for cold shutdown in 6-9 months

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 12:12:00 +0200

Japanese nuclear power plant operator Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) hopes it will be able to achieve cold shutdown of its crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant within six to nine months, the company said on Sunday.

Press Releases: Remarks With Japanese Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto After Their Meeting

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 11:45:00 +0200

Remarks With Japanese Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto After Their Meeting Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Iikura Guest House Tokyo, Japan April 17, 2011 PARTICIPANT: (Via translator) Secretary Clinton and Minister Matsumoto would like to begin this press conference. First Minister Matsumoto will say a few words.

Hillary Clinton pledges support for Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 11:31:00 +0200

US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton today promised solidarity and support for Japan as it recovers from a devastating earthquake and tsunami and copes with a nuclear crisis.

10:07 Clinton pledges support to Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 11:29:00 +0200

US secretary of state Hillary Clinton has urged Japan to remain active on the world stage as it grappled with a nuclear crisis in the wake of a deadly earthquake and tsunami. Her comments came as the operator of the nuclear plant damaged in the March 11th disaster said it hoped to achieve a cold....

Pakistan Embassy delivers relief goods, gifts in Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 11:27:00 +0200

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP): A team of Embassy officials led by Pakistan Ambassador to Japan, Noor Muhammad Jadmani and Mrs. Amnat Jadmani delivered relief goods and gifts to a relief centre in Sendai city of Japan on Sunday. The team also included Imtiaz Ahmad, Deputy Chief of Mission, Counsellor Syed....

U.S., Japan announce joint post-crisis rebuilding effort

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 11:22:00 +0200

Hillary Clinton on visit to Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 11:16:00 +0200

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has arrived in Japan on a visit to show solidarity five weeks after the devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Japan, US Announce Partnership to Rebuild Region Hit by Quake, Tsunami

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 11:05:00 +0200

Japan and the US have announced a partnership to rebuild Japan after its devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Politics › Clinton visits Tokyo in show of support for Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 10:43:00 +0200

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Sunday that America would stand by Japan, saying she was confident the country will fully recover from…

Sports › Fudo wins Nishijin Ladies Classic in playoff

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 10:43:00 +0200

JLPGA heavyweight Yuri Fudo held her nerve to beat joint overnight leader Lee Ji Woo and Yukari Baba in a playoff to capture the Nishijin…

Clinton promises Japan support after deadly earthquake and tsunami

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 10:12:00 +0200

Clinton also said Japan and the United States had agreed to create a "public-private partnership for reconstruction" under the guidance of Japan's government. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Sunday urged Japan to remain active on the world stage as it grappled with a nuclear crisis in the wake of....

Clinton pledges support for Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 09:59:00 +0200

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton today promised solidarity and support for Japan as it recovers from a devastating earthquake and tsunami and copes with a nuclear crisis.

Clinton pledges Japan support, PM Kan calls for "rebirth"

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 09:57:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Sunday urged Japan to remain active on the world stage as it grappled with a nuclear crisis in the wake of a deadly earthquake and tsunami and she pledged support for Washington's key ally in East Asia.

US holds Japan's hand

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 09:39:00 +0200

Japan and the US have announced a partnership to help spearhead reconstruction following the Asian nation's devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Radioactivity rises in sea off Japan N-plant

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 09:31:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 16, (Agencies): Levels of radioactivity have risen sharply in seawater near a tsunami-crippled nuclear plant in northern Japan, signaling the possibility of new leaks at the facility, the government said Saturday. The announcement came a...

India, Japan trade to take a hit

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 09:03:00 +0200

Bilateral trade between India & Japan will be hit in the first quarter of the current fiscal due to massive destruction caused in Japan.

Japan to announce time of completion for nuclear emergency

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 09:01:00 +0200

Japan is likely to announce soon when the nuclear emergency at the crippled Fukushima No. 1 power plant will be concluded, local media reported Sunday. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said while meeting with Fukushima Gov. Yuhei Sato that the government "may be able to give an estimate in the....

'Inter-Korean dialogue comes first before six-party talks'

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 09:01:00 +0200

&$ &$ U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (R) shakes hands with her South Korean counterpart Kim Sung-hwan during a meeting in Soeul, South Korea, April 16, 2011. Hillary Clinton arrived in Seoul Saturday for talks with officials here in an effort to "strengthen the alliance and to discuss cooperation on regional issues".

Hillary pledges Japan support

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 08:55:00 +0200

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Sunday urged Japan to remain active on the world stage as it grappled with a nuclear crisis in the wake of a deadly earthquake and tsunami and she pledged support for Washington's key ally in East Asia.

Japan Nuclear Disaster Put on Par With Chernobyl

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 08:29:00 +0200

Japan decided to raise its assessment of the accident at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant from 5 to the worst rating of 7 on an international scale.

Clinton in Japan to show solidarity after disaster

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 08:12:00 +0200

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Japan Sunday on an official visit aimed at showing solidarity with Washington's key Asian ally after its devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Automakers unveil new models at Shanghai auto show

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 08:07:00 +0200

HONG KONG (AP) — Global automakers are bringing their flashiest SUVs, luxury sedans and electric concept cars to Auto Shanghai, China's biggest auto show of the year, as the industry reels from disruptions caused by the massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan last month.

Top US diplomat shows support for key ally

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 08:05:00 +0200

Last Updated: Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:32:00 +1000 US secretary of state Hillary Clinton has arrived in Japan on an official visit aimed at showing solidarity with a key ally. Mrs Clinton will hold talks with Prime Minister Naoto Kan during the brief visit, which comes as the nation deals with the aftermath of last month's earthquake and tsunami.

Clinton in Japan to show solidarity after disaster

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 08:02:00 +0200

TOKYO: US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Japan Sunday on an official visit aimed at showing solidarity with Washington's key Asian ally after its devastating earthquake and tsunami.

US, Japan announce reconstruction initiative

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 07:49:00 +0200

Japan and the US announced a partnership involving businesses to help spearhead reconstruction following the Asian nation s devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Politics › Clinton, Matsumoto discuss post-quake cooperation

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 07:43:00 +0200

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met Sunday with her Japanese counterpart Takeaki Matsumoto to reaffirm Japan-U.S. cooperation in efforts to rebuild the disaster-ravaged nation…

Clinton visits Tokyo in show of support for Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 07:40:00 +0200

TOKYO: U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton expressed admiration and sympathy Sunday for the Japanese as she visited Tokyo to show American solidarity with its longtime ally as it recovers from a devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis.

Clinton shows solidarity with Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 07:33:00 +0200

US secretary of state Hillary Clinton is visiting Japan to show American solidarity with the Japanese people as they recover from a devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis.

Radioactivity rises in sea off Japan nuclear plant

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 07:28:00 +0200

&$ &$ In this image taken by T-Hawk drone aircraft, Tokyo Electric Power (TEPCO) Co's crippled Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant No.4 reactor building in Fukushima, northern Japan April 15, 2011 is seen in this handout photo released by TEPCO April 16, 2011.

Clinton arrives in Japan for show of solidarity

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 07:27:00 +0200

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Japan Sunday on an official visit aimed at showing solidarity with the key Asian ally in the wake of its devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Clinton shows solidarity with Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 07:19:00 +0200

US secretary of state Hillary Clinton is visiting Japan to show American solidarity with the Japanese people as they recover from a devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis.

Clinton arrives in Japan as PM Kan calls for "rebirth"

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 07:16:00 +0200

17 Apr 2011 03:30 Source: reuters // Reuters * Top U.S. diplomat shows support for key trade partner * Japan urged not to withdraw from world stage * PM Kan says recovery is chance for Japan 'rebirth' By Matt Spetalnick TOKYO, April 17 (Reuters) - U.S.

Clinton pledges Japan support as PM Kan calls for "rebirth"

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 07:16:00 +0200

17 Apr 2011 05:03 Source: reuters // Reuters * Top U.S. diplomat shows support for key trade partner * Japan urged not to withdraw from world stage * PM Kan says recovery is chance for Japan 'rebirth' (Updates with Clinton comments) By Chisa Fujioka and Matt Spetalnick TOKYO, April 17 (Reuters) - U.

U.S. vows Japan support, says vital to world problem-solving

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 07:16:00 +0200

17 Apr 2011 05:02 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, April 17 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Sunday pledged support for Japan, and said its ally was "indispensable to global problem-solving" in a sign Washington wants Tokyo to stay active on the world stage as it battles a....

Timeline to be given to resolve Japan nuke crisis

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 07:13:00 +0200

The operator of the radiation-leaking plant embroiled in Japan's worst-ever nuclear power accident says it plans to announce a timeline for resolving the crisis.

Clinton arrives in Japan for show of solidarity

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 07:01:00 +0200

Hillary Clinton arrived in Japan showing solidarity with key Asian ally in wake of its devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Clinton arrives in Japan as PM Kan calls for "rebirth"

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:58:00 +0200

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton flew to Japan on Sunday to show support for a close ally struggling to recover from a devastating earthquake and tsunami that killed thousands and triggered a nuclear crisis.

Clinton shows solidarity with Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:56:00 +0200

US secretary of state Hillary Clinton is visiting Japan to show American solidarity with the Japanese people as they recover from a devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis.

Clinton shows solidarity with Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:55:00 +0200

US secretary of state Hillary Clinton is visiting Japan to show American solidarity with the Japanese people as they recover from a devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis.

Clinton shows solidarity with Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:51:00 +0200

US secretary of state Hillary Clinton is visiting Japan to show American solidarity with the Japanese people as they recover from a devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis.

TEPCO to present schedule for conclusion of nuclear emergency

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:43:00 +0200

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Electric Power Co. is considering announcing as early as Sunday a schedule for the completion ...

UPDATE1: TEPCO to present schedule for conclusion of nuclear emergency

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:43:00 +0200

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Electric Power Co. Chairman Tsunehisa Katsumata will announce at 3 p.m. Sunday a schedule for ...

UPDATE1: Gov't to support livelihoods of displaced people

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:43:00 +0200

FUKUSHIMA, Japan - Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano told the governor of Fukushima Prefecture on Sunday that the gov...

Quake takes toll on Japan-China bilateral trade

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:41:00 +0200

The Japanese earthquake has cast a shadow on the production by Japanese companies in China and the impact on bilateral trade will be reflected gradually in the coming months. Some Japanese companies import a relatively large part of components from Japan for their Chinese production, and they suffer....

Clinton arrives in Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:40:00 +0200

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton flew to Japan on Sunday to show support for a close ally struggling to recover from a devastating earthquake and tsunami that killed thousands and triggered a nuclear crisis. Clinton arrived in Japan, which is still reeling from the triple disaster nearly five....

Clinton shows solidarity with Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:40:00 +0200

US secretary of state Hillary Clinton is visiting Japan to show American solidarity with the Japanese people as they recover from a devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis.

Clinton shows solidarity with Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:36:00 +0200

US secretary of state Hillary Clinton is visiting Japan to show American solidarity with the Japanese people as they recover from a devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis.

Clinton arrives in Japan as Kan calls for "rebirth"

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:29:00 +0200

Tokyo Electric to sell KDDI shares for nuclear

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:28:00 +0200

Tokyo Electric Power Co. <9501.T> plans to sell its shares in KDDI Corp <9433.T> to help pay for compensation costs stemming from the disaster at its Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, a newspaper reported on Sunday.

Clinton arrives in Japan as PM Kan calls for "rebirth"

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:26:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton flew to Japan on Sunday to show support for a close ally struggling to recover from a devastating earthquake and tsunami that killed thousands and triggered a nuclear crisis.

Clinton arrives in Japan as PM Kan calls for "rebirth"

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:26:00 +0200

Clinton arrives in Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:22:00 +0200

Clinton visits Tokyo in show of support for Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:06:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is in Japan to show American solidarity with the Japanese people as they recover from a devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis. Clinton touched down in Tokyo on Sunday for a several-hour visit during which she will meet with....

Trump's a crowd pleaser at 'tea party' rally

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 05:55:00 +0200

Japan's prime minister says sorry for nuke crisis

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 05:40:00 +0200

Japan's prime minister, fighting criticism at home over his handling of the aftermath of last month's massive earthquake and tsunami, says he deeply regrets the crisis at a radiation-leaking nuclear plant.

Obama committed to S.Korea trade deal: Clinton

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 05:33:00 +0200

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Sunday that concluding a long-delayed free trade agreement with South Korea was a priority for the Obama administration, and it was committed to getting the deal done this year.

Japan's prime minister says sorry for nuke crisis

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 05:12:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's prime minister, fighting criticism at home over his handling of the aftermath of last month's massive earthquake and tsunami, says he deeply regrets the crisis at a radiation-leaking nuclear plant. "I take very seriously, and deeply regret, the nuclear accidents we have had at the Fukushima Dai-ichi plant.

Gov't to say soon when nuke disaster will conclude: Edano

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 05:10:00 +0200

FUKUSHIMA, Japan - Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said Sunday that the government may be able to give an estimate ...

Japan's prime minister says sorry for nuke crisis

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 05:01:00 +0200

Japan's prime minister, fighting criticism at home over his handling of the aftermath of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, says he deeply regrets the crisis at a radiation-leaking nuclear plant.

Obama committed to South Korea trade deal: Hillary Clinton

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 04:46:00 +0200

Radioactivity rises in sea off tsunami-crippled nuke plant

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 04:28:00 +0200

Published Date: April 17, 2011 TOKYO: Levels of radioactivity have risen sharply in seawater near a tsunami-crippled nuclear plant in northern Japan, signaling the possibility of new leaks at the facility, the government said yesterday. The announcement came after a magnitude-5.

Fresh leak fears as Japan rocked by ANOTHER earthquake

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 04:24:00 +0200

RADIATION levels around Japan’s stricken nuclear plant soared after another earthquake jolted the country yesterday. Engineers fear the 5.9 quake may have caused fresh leaks at ...

Obama committed to S.Korea trade deal-Clinton

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 04:07:00 +0200

17 Apr 2011 00:09 Source: reuters // Reuters * Pact to increase U.S. exports, administration says * Legislation pending in S. Korea parliament (Adds background, quotes) SEOUL, April 17 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Sunday the Obama administration was committed to....

Kurara, a spotted seal transported from Aquamarine Fukushima in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, to Kamogawa Sea World in Kamogawa, Chiba Prefecture (Shinnosuke Ito)

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 03:27:00 +0200

When zoos and aquariums were struck by the Great East Japan Earthquake, those who knew most about animals and fish rushed to their rescue, although some 200,000 fish died at an aquarium in Fukushima Prefecture. At Yagiyama Zoological Park in Sendai, food became scarce after a feed supplier's....

VOX POPULI: Japan must reinvent itself and surprise the world once again

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 03:27:00 +0200

A poem published 90 years ago by Ujo Noguchi (1882-1945) called "Aoi Me no Ningyo" (Blue-eyed doll) goes: "The doll with blue eyes/Is American-born and made of celluloid. ..." The use of the foreign word celluloid--a new synthetic material trademarked in the United States in the 19th century--added an exotic ring to the poem.

Japan's tough standards slow procurement of Chinese construction materials

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 03:27:00 +0200

GUANGZHOU, China--Chinese firms said they are unable to supply Japan with much-needed products after the March 11 disaster due to Japan's strict industrial standards. Qingdao Fuyuan Timber Co., which exports wooden doors to Europe, the Middle East and other regions, has declined a request from a Japanese trading house to supply 200,000 doors.

Journalist leads 'Tour of Love' through battered Tohoku

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 03:27:00 +0200

On a mission to bring aid to battered areas from the March 11 Great East Japan Earthquake, singalongs, snowball fights, Persian rugs and a hilltop picnic may not seem part of the bargain. Yet they were on the itinerary of a weekend trip to the Tohoku region organized by Afshin Valinejad early this month.

Hard-hit Sendai-Shiogama Port resumes new car shipments

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 03:27:00 +0200

Shipment of cars resumes at the rubble-littered Sendai-Shiogama Port in Sendai on Saturday. (Shinnosuke Ito) Editor's note: We will update our earthquake news as frequently as possible on AJW's Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/AJW.Asahi . Please check the latest developments in this disaster.

Clinton visits Japan as US disaster relief warms ties

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 03:13:00 +0200

TOKYO - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visits Japan Sunday, reconfirming a key alliance that has been strained by a lingering military base dispute but boosted by a strong American disaster relief effort.

Top in Category › HK tours again depart for Japan; 1st since quake

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 02:53:00 +0200

Three Hong Kong tours left for Japan's Okinawa and Hokkaido on Saturday, the first to Japan since the magnitude 9.0 earthquake in northeastern Japan last…

Wyoming’s Boom Poses Challenges For Obama

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 02:48:00 +0200

The climb out from this recession, if Wyoming is any measure, could be as politically turbulent as the descent.

Obama committed to South Korea trade deal: Clinton

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 02:46:00 +0200

SEOUL (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Sunday the Obama administration was committed to passing a long-delayed free trade agreement with South Korea, and that the pact was ready for review by Congress.

Girl Guides raise RM1.3mil for Japan’s victims

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 02:30:00 +0200

KUALA LUMPUR: The Girl Guides Association of Malaysia has raised RM1.3mil in funds for victims of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami.

Donald Trump takes to tea party stump in Florida

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 02:04:00 +0200

Donald Trump filled several roles Saturday: self promoter, crowd pleaser, economic analyst, and slashing critic of President Barack Obama.

The Beach Boys - Reunited To Help Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 01:43:00 +0200

LOS ANGELES April 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Al Jardine unites band-mates Brian Wilson Mike Love Bruce Johnston , to release new music to aid Red Cross relief effort in Japan In response to the devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster that struck Japan March 11th, 2011 Al....

In Radiation Zone, Search Begins for Victims

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 01:29:00 +0200

Nearly five weeks after search teams first combed northeastern Japan's tsunami-devastated shorelines for victims, they have ventured to the coastal town of Namie, less than five miles from the badly damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex.

National › French Embassy says travel to, residence in Tokyo safe

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 00:52:00 +0200

The French Embassy in Tokyo has said travel to and residence in Tokyo poses no danger to human health, according to a statement posted on…

Travel › Tourists to Okinawa down nearly 20% in March due to quake

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 00:52:00 +0200

The number of tourists to Okinawa in March fell 19.9% from a year earlier to 436,400 due to the March 11 earthquake and tsunami which…

National › 531,000 foreigners left Japan since quake; 244,000 in first week

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 00:52:00 +0200

A total of 531,000 foreigners left Japan in the four weeks from March 12 to April 8, including 244,000 in the first week after the…

Business › Coca-Cola Japan eyes 33% cut in electricity use by vending machines

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 00:52:00 +0200

Coca-Cola (Japan) Ltd said Friday it will turn off the refrigerating function in its beverage vending machines during much of the daytime this summer in…

Politics › Opposition leader refuses to take part in reconstruction panel

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 00:52:00 +0200

Japan's main opposition party leader Sadakazu Tanigaki has refused to take part in a cross-party council on post-quake reconstruction measures supported by Prime Minister Naoto…

When shopping becomes gauche, it's a sign

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 00:16:00 +0200

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) isn't known for its forecasting prowess in Asia. Even by those standards, its latest guesstimate for Japan is a standout. By the IMF's math, a magnitude-9 earthquake, a 23m tsunami and nuclear reactors...

Dozens of Japan workers exposed to radiation

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 00:12:00 +0200

Japanese authorities say at 28 nuclear workers have received high radiation doses as they battle to stabilise the stricken Fukushima power plant.

Business › Daihatsu to resume vehicle production at all plants from Monday

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 23:52:00 +0200

Daihatsu Motor Co will resume vehicle production at its plants in Osaka and Kyoto prefectures on Monday, which means all of the automaker's group plants…

Business › Qatargas to boost gas shipments to Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 23:52:00 +0200

A Qatari state-controlled gas producer says it's agreed to send Japan more than 60 extra tanker shipments of liquefied natural gas to help power the…

Japan stocks seen range-bound next week

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 23:38:00 +0200

TOKYO: Tokyo stocks are likely to lack clear direction next week, with investors closely watching corporate earnings for further indications of the impact of Japan’s March 11 disasters, brokers said. In the week to March 15, the headline Nikkei index at the Tokyo Stock Exchange dropped 1.81 percent, or 176.

Moderate quake off Taiwan felt by few

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 23:32:00 +0200

TAIPEI, Taiwan, April 16 (UPI) -- A moderate underwater earthquake hit Saturday morning between Taiwan and Japan's Ryuku Islands, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Fresh N-leak scare in Japan as radioactivity level rises

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 23:29:00 +0200

Levels of radioactivity have risen sharply in seawater near a tsunami-crippled nuclear plant in northern Japan, signaling the possibility of new leaks at the facility, the government said Saturday.

Earthquake rocks Queensland

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 23:16:00 +0200

A 5.4-magnitude earthquake shook far north Queensland yesterday just minutes before another large aftershock hit Christchurch.The Queensland quake happened just after 3.30pm local time on Saturday some 180km southeast of Townsville,...

Dealers expect shortage of Japanese autos

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 22:39:00 +0200

BOSTON, April 16 (UPI) -- An auto industry research company said the price of Japanese vehicles could rise this summer as shortages hit U.S. showrooms. The price of a new Japanese car could rise by as much as $2,000, TrueCar Inc. said, The Boston Globe...

Moderate quake off Taiwan felt by few

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 22:39:00 +0200

TAIPEI, Taiwan, April 16 (UPI) -- A moderate underwater earthquake hit Saturday morning between Taiwan and Japan's Ryuku Islands, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The quake measured 5.7 magnitude on the Richter scale, strong enough to cause significant...

Levels of Radioactive Materials Rise Near Japanese Plant

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 22:39:00 +0200

The increase in levels of radioactive materials in seawater raised the possibility of new leaks at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, the government said.

Dealers expect shortage of Japanese autos

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 22:29:00 +0200

BOSTON, April 16 (UPI) -- An auto industry research company said the price of Japanese vehicles could rise this summer as shortages hit U.S. showrooms.

North Queensland aftershocks to last days

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 22:03:00 +0200

Seismologists say north Queensland residents will feel aftershocks for several days after yesterday's 5.2-magnitude earthquake.

Search for bodies continues in Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 20:42:00 +0200

NEARLY five weeks after teams first combed northeastern Japan's tsunami-devastated shorelines, they have ventured to the coastal town of Namie.

Radioactivity rises in sea off Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 20:16:00 +0200

Levels of radioactivity have risen sharply in seawater near a tsunami-crippled nuclear plant in northern Japan, possibly signalling new leaks at the facility, the government said Saturday.The announcement came after a magnitude...

Japanese tourism takes a beating

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 20:10:00 +0200

A month after Japan's worst disaster in generations, the snow in the mountains surrounding the resort town of Osawa is melting and the cherry blossoms are bursting.

Clinton: S.Korea-US trade deal in 'home stretch'

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 20:05:00 +0200

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton flew to South Korea on Saturday to reassure Seoul about the US commitment to sealing a long-delayed trade deal and to coordinate strategy over the North Korea nuclear standoff. Clinton arrived for talks with South Korean Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan on Saturday....

Clinton: S.Korea-US trade deal in 'home stretch'

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 20:02:00 +0200

Japan earthquake and tsunami: Incredible noise of moment captured

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 19:26:00 +0200

Scientists have released the menacing noise of the Japan earthquake which plunged the nation into unprecedented chaos when it shook the nation on March 11.

Support & funds continue to pour in for disaster-hit Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 19:25:00 +0200

SINGAPORE: It has been more than a month since a massive earthquake and tsunami struck Japan.

Japan earthquake and tsunami: Incredible noise of moment captured

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 18:52:00 +0200

Scientists have released the menacing noise of the Japan earthquake which plunged the nation into unprecedented chaos when it shook the nation on March 11.

Clinton: South Korea-U.S. trade deal in "home stretch"

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 18:45:00 +0200

SEOUL (Reuters) - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton flew to South Korea Saturday to reassure Seoul about the U.S. commitment to sealing a long-delayed trade deal and to coordinate strategy over the North Korea nuclear standoff.

UPDATE1: S. Korea, U.S. to cooperate in relief, reconstruct efforts in Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 18:10:00 +0200

(EDS: CHANGING SOURCE TO FOREIGN MINISTRY AND ADDING QUOTES) U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and South Korean foreign minister Kim Sung Hwan agreed Saturday the United States and South Korea would closely cooperate on relief and reconstruction efforts to help Japan recover from the March 11....

H.K. tours again depart for Japan, 1st since quake

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 18:10:00 +0200

Three Hong Kong tours left for Japan's Okinawa and Hokkaido on Saturday, the first to Japan since the magnitude 9.0 earthquake in northeastern Japan last month, Hong Kong radio RTHK said. Two tour groups of 63 people left for Okinawa and one tour of 10 people for Hokkaido.

Fresh 5.9 aftershock jolts Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 18:08:00 +0200

A magnitude 5.9 aftershock has jolted Japan, but there are no reports of any damage.

Radioactivity rises in sea after magnitude-5.9 quake hits Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 17:48:00 +0200

The level of radioactive iodine-131 spiked to 6,500 times the legal limit, up from 1,100 times the limit the day before. Levels of cesium-134 and cesium-137 rose nearly fourfold. An earthquake jolted Japan on Saturday hours after the country's nuclear safety agency ordered plant operators to beef up....

Evacuation zone around nuke plant grows

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 17:38:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 16 (UPI) -- Nuclear experts in Japan say it could take up to three months to end the disaster at the earthquake- and tsunami-damaged Fukushima Daiichi power plant. Takashi Sawada, deputy director of the Atomic Energy Society of Japan, said...

Evacuation zone around nuke plant grows

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 17:15:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 16 (UPI) -- Nuclear experts in Japan say it could take up to three months to end the disaster at the earthquake- and tsunami-damaged Fukushima Daiichi power plant.

Radioactivity rises in sea off Japan nuclear plant

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 17:05:00 +0200

Levels of radioactivity have risen sharply in seawater near a tsunami-crippled nuclear plant in northern Japan, signaling the possibility of new leaks at the facility, the government said Saturday.

Radioactivity rises in sea off Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:24:00 +0200

LEVELS of radioactivity have risen sharply in seawater near a tsunami-crippled nuclear plant in northern Japan, possibly signalling new leaks.

Radioactivity Rises in Sea Off Japan Nuclear Plant

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:23:00 +0200

Levels of radioactivity have risen sharply, signaling the possibility of new leaks, the government said Saturday.

Radioactivity levels rise in sea off Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:19:00 +0200

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Radioactivity rises in sea off Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:09:00 +0200

Levels of radioactivity have risen sharply in seawater near a tsunami-crippled nuclear plant in northern Japan, signalling the possibility of new leaks at the facility.

Radioactivity rises in sea off Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 15:15:00 +0200

Levels of radioactivity have risen sharply in seawater near a tsunami-crippled nuclear plant in northern Japan, possibly signalling new leaks.

Radioactivity rises in sea off Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 15:15:00 +0200

Levels of radioactivity have risen sharply in seawater near a tsunami-crippled nuclear plant in northern Japan, possibly signalling new leaks.

South Korea-U.S. trade deal in "home stretch,": Clinton

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:45:00 +0200

SEOUL (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton flew to South Korea on Saturday to consult Seoul about progress made in sealing a long-delayed trade deal and to coordinate strategy over the nuclear standoff with North Korea.

Radioactivity rises in sea off Japan nuclear plant

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:34:00 +0200

Levels of radioactivity have risen sharply in seawater near a tsunami-crippled nuclear plant in northern Japan, possibly signaling new leaks ...

Radioactivity rises in sea off Japan nuclear plant

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:32:00 +0200

Levels of radioactivity have risen sharply in seawater near a tsunami-crippled nuclear plant in northern Japan, possibly signaling new leaks at the facility, the government said Saturday.

Radioactivity rises in sea off Japan nuclear plant

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:23:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Levels of radioactivity have risen sharply in seawater near a tsunami-crippled nuclear plant in northern Japan, possibly signaling new leaks at the facility, the government said Saturday. The announcement came after a magnitude-5.9 earthquake jolted Japan on Saturday morning, hours....

Japan tsunami-quake death toll reaches 13,700

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:17:00 +0200

Japan’s quake and tsunami death toll has exceeded 13,700 people, the National Police Agency reports. At least 14,000 remain missing. The biggest number of victims was registered in Miyagi, Iwate and Fukushima prefectures mostly hit by the disaster.

Japan on edge after new quake

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 13:45:00 +0200

An earthquake jolted Japan hours after the country's nuclear safety agency ordered plant operators to beef up their earthquake preparedness systems.

Aftershocks compound Japan's nuclear woes

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 13:23:00 +0200

Locals strive for steady nerves as stressed crust rumbles on and radiation leaks from a damaged nuclear plant.

Qantas to resume Australia-Japan flights

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 13:09:00 +0200

Australian airline Qantas on Friday announced it will resume flights between Australia and Japan on Tuesday. Qantas has canceled the popular route in the wake of the massive earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 11. According to the airline chief, Alan Joyce, Qantas has been working closely....

Japan nuclear plants ordered to beef up readiness

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 12:59:00 +0200

An earthquake jolted Japan on Saturday hours after the country's nuclear safety agency ordered plant operators to beef up their earthquake preparedness systems to prevent a recurrence of the nuclear crisis roiling the...

Japan nuclear plants ordered to beef up readiness

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 12:38:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — An earthquake jolted Japan on Saturday hours after the country's nuclear safety agency ordered plant operators to beef up their earthquake preparedness systems to prevent a recurrence of the nuclear crisis roiling the region north of Tokyo. There were no immediate reports of damage from the magnitude-5.

Have you been to Puerto Rico?

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 12:18:00 +0200

| Have you been to Puerto Rico? If not, you better hit the nearest ticket booth and fly off to Puerto Rico. A lot of ecstatic and great travel adventures for women and men are waiting for the tourists... (photo: GFDL / Alopiasmag)

POEA to lending firms: Restructure loans of displaced

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 12:08:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines – Recruitment agencies and lending companies are urged to help overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) whose contracts were terminated prematurely due to civil unrest, internal conflicts, force majeure, or health threats at their job sites.

Clinton arrives Seoul, nuclear talks top agenda

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 11:30:00 +0200

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is in South Korea to discuss the effort to get North Korea back to nuclear disarmament talks.

Japanese Plant Operators Brace for Continuing Aftershocks

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 11:28:00 +0200

Hundreds of aftershocks have rattled Japan's northeastern coast since the massive 9.0 earthquake and tsunami on March 11

Japan's Kan Faces Calls to Quit Over Handling of Disasters

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 11:20:00 +0200

Main opposition Liberal Democratic Party leader Sadakazu Tanigaki says it is time for Kan to decide whether to resign

Big aftershocks continue to jolt Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 11:05:00 +0200

AN aftershock has hit Japan just hours after the country's nuclear safety agency ordered plant operators to beef up their earthquake-preparedness systems.

People in the news

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 10:59:00 +0200

The latest news on today's hottest celebrities ... : "30 Rock" creator and star Tina Fey says former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will appear on the sitcom later this season. TVGuide.com said Fey made the casting announcement Thursday on NPR's "Leonard Lopate Show." "We have another few amazing cameos," Fey said.

Short-term economy weakness ahead: Swan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 10:44:00 +0200

Australia's economy faces short-term weakness following the recent disasters but medium-term strength, Treasurer Wayne Swan says.

Quake shakes Qld as aftershocks hit NZ

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 10:44:00 +0200

A 5.4 magnitude earthquake has shaken far north Queensland as quake-devastated Christchurch was rocked by more aftershocks.

Japan is adding power; U.S. sees lower health risks

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 10:33:00 +0200

Tokyo Electric Power Co. took steps to restore electrical supplies lost to the March 11 earthquake as the U.S. government announced health risks were falling from the radiation ejected by the ...

Strong earthquake shakes Tokyo

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 09:55:00 +0200

A strong earthquake shook the region around the Japanese capital Tokyo Saturday, dpa reported The quake occurred at 11:19 am (0219 GMT) and according to first estimates by the Japanese Meterological Agency had a magnitude of 5.9. Its depth was at 70 kilometres. The US Geological Survey gave the quake's strength at magnitude 5.

Japan nuke plants ordered to beef up readiness

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 09:54:00 +0200

An aftershock jolted Japan on Saturday hours after the country's nuclear safety agency ordered plant operators to beef up their earthquake-preparedness systems to prevent a recurrence of the nuclear crisis roiling the...

Rare pictures of a Japan tsunami survivor (PHOTOS)

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 09:51:00 +0200

Check out some of these amazing, rare photos of a survivor of the March 11 tsunami that hit Japan after a massive 9.0 magnitude earthquake last month.

Tokyo Disneyland reopens after closure since quake-hit Japan (PHOTOS)

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 09:51:00 +0200

Tokyo Disneyland reopened its popular theme park on Friday after a closure of about one month since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Here are some latest photos.

Fresh aftershock jolts Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 09:45:00 +0200

A magnitude 5.9 aftershock has jolted Japan, but there have been no initial reports of damage. There were no initial reports of damage similar to last month's devastating tremor and tsunami that crippled the Fukushima power plant, causing Japan's worst-ever nuclear plant disaster.

OPEC increases forecast of oil demand

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 09:38:00 +0200

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries has increased their forecast of demand for oil in 2011 to 87.94 million barrels per day. Gazeta.ru has reported that OPEC has increased its forecast of the world demand for oil to 87.94 million barrels per day. This figure is 1.4 million barrels higher than last year.

Two quakes jolt Japan's Honshu island

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 09:33:00 +0200

Two quakes struck Honshu island in Japan Saturday and one of them was felt strongly in Tokyo, Xinhua reported.

Risk and use of nuclear energy

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 09:33:00 +0200

The Fukushima nuclear disaster occurred as a result of the tsunami. The earthquake measuring 9.0 on the Richter scale did not cause any direct damage to the nuclear installation. The Fukushima nuclear reactor was (according to various reports) designed after taking into consideration the frequency....

Japan nuke plants ordered to beef up readiness

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 09:30:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — An aftershock jolted Japan on Saturday hours after the country's nuclear safety agency ordered plant operators to beef up their earthquake-preparedness systems to prevent a recurrence of the nuclear crisis roiling the region north of Tokyo. There were no initial reports of damage from the magnitude-5.

Strong quake hits Tokyo

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 09:14:00 +0200

A strong earthquake of magnitude 5.8 hit central Japan on Saturday morning, after suffering one of the biggest natural disasters in it's history.

Strong quake shakes buildings in Tokyo

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 08:33:00 +0200

A strong magnitude 5.8 earthquake has hit central Japan, shaking buildings in Tokyo but not causing any significant damage, officials say.

Another quake hits Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 08:16:00 +0200

Another powerful quake has hit Japan. The epicentre of a 5.9 Magnitude earthquake was located in the Tochigi prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning but called it off several minutes later. Transport operation disruptions are being reported. The 9.

Strong quake shakes buildings in Tokyo

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 08:01:00 +0200

Tokyo: Strong earthquake of magnitude 5.8 hit central Japan on Saturday morning, the US Geological Survey said Saturday. The quake, which shook buildings in Tokyo, struck at 11:19 am (0219 GMT), 83 kilometres (52 miles) north of the capital and at a depth of 20 kilometres, the USGS said. Operator Tokyo Electric Power Co.

Magnitude 5.9 quake hits Japan's Kanto region

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 08:01:00 +0200

A magnitude-5.9 earthquake jolted Japan's Kanto region Saturday, said the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Beach Boys release song for Japan relief

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 07:51:00 +0200

LOS ANGELES, April 16 (UPI) -- Former members of the Beach Boys say they are releasing a new record to raise money for the Red Cross relief effort in Japan.

Iran says oil price ‘logical, $120 good for us’

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 07:50:00 +0200

TEHRAN, April 15, (Agencies): Iran’s oil minister said on Friday there was no reason to consider global crude prices too high and described the oil market, which has been boosted by unrest in the Middle East, as “not extraordinary”. “The price depend...

Call for Wales to ‘put out welcome mate’ to Japanese business

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 07:42:00 +0200

WALES needs to ensure that it puts out the inward investment “welcome mat” to Japanese companies which, following the recent earthquake and tsunami disaster, could be forced to seek alternative supply sources overseas, says leading automotive expert Garel Rhys.

Strong quake shakes buildings in Tokyo

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 07:31:00 +0200

Last Updated: Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:24:00 +1000 A strong earthquake of magnitude 5.8 has hit central Japan. Japan's Meteorological Agency says the quake hit Tochigi prefecture at 11:19 am (0219 GMT). It said there was no chance of a tsunami following the tremor, which struck at a depth of 20 kilometres and shook buildings in Tokyo.

Strong quake shakes Tokyo buildings

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 07:29:00 +0200

A strong earthquake of magnitude 5.8 has hit central Japan, shaking buildings in the capital Tokyo.

Japan's life insurers expected to pay quake victims 2.4 bln USD

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 07:26:00 +0200

The amount of life insurance payments for quake victims in two disasters in March is expected to total 200 billion yen (about 2.4 billion U.S. dollars), local media reported Friday. The estimated figure is more than four times the payout over the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake, Koichiro Watanabe,....

Magnitude-5.9 earthquake jolts Japan's Kanto region

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 07:26:00 +0200

An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale on Saturday jolted Japan's Kanto region, said the Japan Meteorological Agency. The quake, which occurred at 11:19 a.m. (0219 GMT) with its focus in Tochiigi Prefecture, was strongly felt in Tokyo. There were no immediate reports of casualties or....

S. Korea to stage landing drill late May

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 07:26:00 +0200

South Korea will conduct a large- scale landing drill in its southeastern region in late May, local media reported Friday. The drill, originally scheduled to be held in March, was put off till May due to last month's devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Seoul's Yonhap News Agency quoted South Korea's Marine Corps as saying.

U.S. State of Illinois donates 2,000 radiation detectors to Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 07:26:00 +0200

Illinois will donate 2,000 personal radiation detectors to Japan for use by emergency workers as they search through debris and start cleanup operations, according to a report of Chicago Tribune Friday. The pager-sized detectors will alert workers when radiation levels spike and help limit the danger of radiation exposure.

Strong quake shakes buildings in Tokyo

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 06:53:00 +0200

TOKYO: A strong earthquake of magnitude 5.8 hit central Japan on Saturday morning, the US Geological Survey said Saturday.

6.0-magnitude quake hits Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 06:49:00 +0200

An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale jolted eastern Honshu of Japan at 10:19 a.m. Beijing Time on Saturday

How To Fix 911

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 06:16:00 +0200

The emergency network was designed for landlines. Land-what? Why our safety depends on modernizing 911 for the mobile age

Strong quake rocks central Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 06:09:00 +0200

TOKYO: A strong earthquake of magnitude 5.8 hit central Japan on Saturday morning, the US Geological Survey said Saturday.

Strong quake shakes buildings in Tokyo

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 06:06:00 +0200

TOKYO - A strong earthquake of magnitude 5.8 hit central Japan on Saturday morning, the US Geological Survey said Saturday.

Hundreds of aftershocks worsen Japan's quake trauma

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 06:06:00 +0200

ONAGAWA - Hundreds of aftershocks have rocked the ground and frayed nerves in the five weeks since Japan's massive earthquake and tsunami, forcing survivors to relive the terror almost daily.

Strong quake shakes buildings in Tokyo

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 06:03:00 +0200

A strong earthquake of magnitude 5.8 hit central Japan on Saturday morning, according to the US Geological Survey.

Japan and China set to talk on nuclear safety

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 06:00:00 +0200

The leaders of Japan, China and South Korea will hold a two-day summit in Tokyo from May 21 to discuss nuclear safety, disaster preparedness and other issues, Japan’s government said today.

National › Panel starts work on compensation guidelines for nuclear crisis

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 05:29:00 +0200

A new government panel on Friday kicked off work to prepare guidelines on compensation for damage caused by the nuclear accident at the Fukushima Daiichi…

National › M5.9 earthquake jolts Kanto region

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 05:29:00 +0200

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 jolted the Kanto region, surrounding Tokyo, Saturday morning, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The 11:19 quake measured…

Search Moves Into Radiation Zone

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 04:32:00 +0200

Short-term trend appears hazy

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 04:29:00 +0200

Bursa Malaysia’s principal indicator, the FBM Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (FBM KLCI), scaled to a high of 1,559.68, up 2.19 points shortly after the opening on Monday on bargain-hunting interest.

RI becomes second largest drug market: official

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 04:24:00 +0200

Indonesia has become the world second largest market for narcotics after Japan, due in part to the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, a top customs official says

VOX POPULI: Four-legged companions offer hope amid despair

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 03:38:00 +0200

The Asahi Shimbun first told the poignant story of an Akita dog that went to Tokyo's Shibuya Station every day, waiting for his dead master to return home. Headlined "Story of a dear old dog" and published in the early Showa Era (1926-1989), the article introduced the legendary "Chuken Hachiko" (Loyal dog Hachi) to the nation.

Israel medical team heads home after quake aid mission

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 03:38:00 +0200

Editor's note: We will update our earthquake news as frequently as possible on AJW's Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/AJW.Asahi . Please check the latest developments in this disaster. From Toshio Jo, managing editor, International Division, The Asahi Shimbun.

POINT OF VIEW/ Tetsuo Yamaori: Serene faces of disaster survivors a source of hope

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 03:38:00 +0200

Watching television these days, what impresses me most is the serenity I keep seeing on the faces of survivors, young and old, of the Great East Japan Earthquake. I first noticed the same serenity at the time of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake. People who lost their loved ones must have been....

Pecha Kucha events go global to help quake-hit Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 03:38:00 +0200

Once English architect Mark Dytham starts talking so passionately about what he does, you fear he may never stop. So, you wonder how Dytham, who is based in Tokyo, dreamed up "Pecha Kucha," an event that gives young designers a chance to show off their work to an audience, but forces them to be concise.

Japan's evacuees annoyed at payment offer

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 03:34:00 +0200

The crisis at Japan's tsunami-crippled nuclear plant forced Kazuko Suzuki to flee her home without packing, ended her job at a welfare office and cost her 18-year-old son an offer for work of his own.

Department Ends Voluntary Departure Authorization From Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 02:57:00 +0200

The Defense Department’s voluntary authorized departures for service members’ eligible family members to leave Japan in the aftermath of the March 11 earthquake effectively ended today.

Tokyo Disneyland draws thousands seeking sense of comfort after quake

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 02:54:00 +0200

Tokyo Disneyland opened earlier than its 8 am schedule on Friday as about 10,000 people lined up to visit the amusement park that had been shut by the strongest earthquake on record to hit Japan.

After the Disasters in Japan, A Stoic Response From Aflac

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 02:54:00 +0200

Although Aflac is an American insurance company, the steps its Japanese unit is taking during the current crisis fall in line with Japanese calls for self-restraint, humility and sacrifice.

No sign of global economy stalling this year

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 02:54:00 +0200

Surging inflation pressures and the natural disasters that ravaged Japan last month look unlikely to stall an ascendant global economy, a Reuters poll of around 350 economists showed.

National › Joint relief efforts deepened bilateral ties: SDF, U.S. military

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 02:22:00 +0200

Search and relief efforts by Japan's Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military in areas struck by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami helped deepen bilateral…

ROC collects 21m for Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 02:14:00 +0200

The Russian Orthodox Church is to help the Japanese people affected by the earthquake and tsunami. In a month the Church has collected collected more than 21 million rubles in order to help those suffering in Japan. This was reported today by the Moscow Patriarchate.

Japan orders compensation for nuclear plant evacuees

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 02:09:00 +0200

TEPCO to pay 50 billion yen to about 48,000 displaced families TOKYO - The government ordered the operator of Japan's tsunami-damaged nuclear plant on Friday to pay an initial $12,000 for each household forced to evacuate because of leaking radiation - a handout some of the displaced slammed as too little.

Japan to Give Report on Dumped Water

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:57:00 +0200

Japan will provide new details on its deliberate discharge of 10,000 tons of low-level radioactive water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the ocean in an acknowledgment of criticism it should have provided more advance notice.

Lawmakers seek studies for Calif. nuclear plants

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:51:00 +0200

California lawmakers are pushing for tougher scrutiny of earthquake risk at the state's two nuclear plants, questioning whether updated safety measures and studies are needed after the earthquake and tsunami that...

Forced to leave home, Japan man kills self

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:46:00 +0200

TOKYO - A 102-year-old man has killed himself in a newly declared no-go zone around Japan's crippled nuclear plant because he was depressed at having to leave his home, a report said on Thursday.

India to Heighten Nuclear Safety

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:46:00 +0200

India says it is planning additional safety measures to protect the country's nuclear plants from a crisis similar to that of Japan, where an earthquake and tsunami badly damaged nuclear facilities. The head of the Nuclear Power Corporation of India, Shreyans Jain, said Thursday that asses...

Japanese Plant Operators Brace for Aftershocks

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:44:00 +0200

Japanese Plant Operators Brace for Continuing Aftershocks VOA News April 14, 2011 The operators of Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant say they are moving equipment to higher ground after a series of strong aftershocks that have hampered efforts to repair the crippled facility.

31st MEU back in Okinawa after Op Tomodachi

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:44:00 +0200

31st MEU back in Okinawa after Cobra Gold, MAREX, Operation Tomodachi US Marine Corps News 4/14/2011 By Cpl. Michael A. Bianco, 31st MEU WHITE BEACH NAVAL FACILITY, OKINAWA, Japan The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit returned to Okinawa after its nearly three-month deployment of the Asia-Pacific Region, April 12.

Column : IMFs new normal for Tokyo

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:37:00 +0200

The IMF isn't known for its forecasting prowess in Asia. Even by those standards, its latest guesstimate for Japan is a standout.

Experts: Store blood cells from Japan nuke workers

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:36:00 +0200

Workers at Japan's troubled nuclear plant should store blood cells now in case they need them later as treatment for radiation overdose, some Japanese experts suggest.

Experts: Store blood cells from Japan nuke workers

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:36:00 +0200

Workers at Japan's troubled nuclear plant should store blood cells now in case they need them later as treatment for radiation overdose, some Japanese experts suggest.

Politics › Australian PM Gillard to visit tsunami-hit town in Miyagi on April 22

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:33:00 +0200

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard plans to visit Minamisanriku, Miyagi Prefecture on April 22 in what will be the first visit by a foreign leader…

PM facing pressure to resign as nuclear plant crisis worsens

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:32:00 +0200

Japan's fragile post-disaster political truce unravelled yesterday as the head of the main opposition called on prime minister Naoto Kan to quit over his handling of the

Aftershocks: What are they?

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:29:00 +0200

Following the Japan quake, aftershocks with a magnitude of 6.0 and above have been reported. So what exactly is an aftershock?

Japan's Kan Faces Calls to Quit Over Handling of Disasters

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:13:00 +0200

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan is facing new calls for his resignation from senior opposition and ruling party lawmakers angered by his response to the country's earthquake and tsunami-triggered nuclear crisis. Japan's main opposition Liberal Democratic Party leader Sadakazu Tanigaki s...

Experts: Store blood cells from Japan nuke workers

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:08:00 +0200

NEW YORK (AP) — Workers at Japan's troubled nuclear plant should store blood cells now in case they need them later as treatment for radiation overdose, some Japanese experts suggest. Plant workers are struggling to control radiation leakage from the Fukushima Dai-ichi complex, which was severely damaged by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

Are larger earthquakes a sign of the times?

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:06:00 +0200

Seismologists debate whether the recent spate of megaquakes is a statistical fluke or something more.

United Fire Announces Preliminary Estimate for Assumed Reinsurance Losses

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:58:00 +0200

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, April 14, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Fire & Casualty Company (Nasdaq:UFCS) today announced that it will record $10 million in pre-tax losses related to certain first quarter catastrophe losses incurred in the company's assumed reinsurance portfolio. The company plans to report final first-quarter results on May 2, 2011.

Bodies found near nuclear plant

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:53:00 +0200

Japanese police have found 10 dead bodies less than 10 kilometres away from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant.The bodies were found in Namie, a town in the northeastern Japan prefecture that was hit hard by tsunami unleashed...

Parties to UN-backed pact on nuclear safety commit to review security

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:51:00 +0200

Parties to the United Nations-backed convention on nuclear safety today resolved to carry out safety reviews of their nuclear installations in view of the unfolding emergency at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant in Japan, including re-examining the safety of power generation units when disaster strikes.

Russia to host 2011 Figure Skating World Championship

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:47:00 +0200

Russia will be the host of 2011 Figure Skating World Championship after Tokyo was forced to pull out due to the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, the head of Russia's figure ...

Politics › Kan vows to create new Japan through rebuilding of quake-hit areas

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:03:00 +0200

Prime Minister Naoto Kan on Thursday committed to rejuvenating Japan by turning the northeastern coastal region devastated by last month's earthquake and tsunami into one…

Entertainment › Actor Watanabe determined to offer long-term support to quake-hit areas

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:03:00 +0200

Actor Ken Watanabe said Thursday he is determined to engage in long-term support for the victims of the massive March 11 earthquake and tsunami after…

Business › Seven-Eleven to introduce power-saving lights at 5,000 stores

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:03:00 +0200

Seven-Eleven Japan Co said Thursday it will replace in-store and signboard lights with power-saving light-emitting diode lighting at 5,000 outlets of its convenience store chain…

Commentary › Disaster reveals some sensitive economic indicators

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:03:00 +0200

Prime Minister Naoto Kan has described the situation resulting from the Great Tohoku Kanto Earthquake as the greatest crisis Japan has faced since World War…

Shocks leave global manufacturers high and dry

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:01:00 +0200

As news of the massive earthquake and tsunami in northern Japan broke a month ago, Mr David Cox watched with horror at the devastation being wrought on millions of lives. He also felt a rising sense of trepidation about the impact of the...

Japan's evacuees annoyed at compensation offer

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:57:00 +0200

Published Date: April 16, 2011 TOKYO: The crisis at Japan's tsunami-crippled nuclear plant forced Kazuko Suzuki to flee her home without packing, ended her job at a welfare office and cost her 18-year-old son an offer for work of his own. The plant operator's announcement yesterday that it would pay....

Swirling waters

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:21:00 +0200

Entertainment › Erika Toda and canine friend tackle terrorists in new movie

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:21:00 +0200

Actress Erika Toda, 22, and actor Hayato Ichihara, 24, will star in Go Shichitaka’s forthcoming movie “Dog x Police.” The pair will play officers belonging…

Top in Category › Earthquake, tsunami drills may have been counter-productive

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:21:00 +0200

Few nations are as disaster-prone as Japan, and few are as disaster-prepared. Earthquake drills here are as routine as fire drills. When the earth moves…

Business › Life insurance payments for quake victims estimated at Y200 bil

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:21:00 +0200

Japanese life insurers are expected to pay policyholders a total of around 200 billion yen as a result of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami,…

Japan travel is safe, says UN tourism body

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:03:00 +0200

MADRID - There is no reason to avoid travel to and from Japan as radiation levels at the country's airports and ports are "well within safe limits", the UN World Tourism Organisation said Friday.

China again trims US bond holdings

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:03:00 +0200

WASHINGTON : China trimmed its holdings of US debt for the fourth straight month in February, but was still the largest holder, according to Treasury Department data released on Friday.

Official Defends Japan’s Response to Disasters, Calling Them Unprecedented

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 22:51:00 +0200

A top government official on Sunday said the scale of the earthquake and tsunami that killed thousands and damaged a nuclear power station far surpassed what experts had planned for.

JAPAN: Quake's Aftermath Weighs Heavily on Women

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 22:51:00 +0200

Since the horrific Mar. 11 earthquake and tsunami that devastated her coastal town of Minato, in Ishinomaki city, Masami Endo's three-year-old daughter has been crying and clinging to her every night.

Japan Tsunami Survivor depicted in dramatic scene

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 22:10:00 +0200

In a remarkable series of images which is shown here in full size, the Japanese reporter Toya Chiba is seen while being swept away by the gigantic tsunami of March. At the same time he was even taking pictures at the mouth of the Owatari River.

Consumers feel the pinch of pricier gas and food

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:59:00 +0200

Americans are paying more for food and gas, a trend that threatens to slow the economy at a crucial time.

Size of Japan quake surprised even scientists

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:58:00 +0200

The power of the earthquake that rocked Japan in March took many scientists by surprise. But there were some hints that might have suggested the area was vulnerable to such a rare, devastating quake, researchers find.

National › Joint relief efforts deepened bilateral ties: SDF, U.S. military

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:46:00 +0200

Search and relief efforts by Japan's Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military in areas struck by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami helped deepen bilateral…

Japan earthquake and tsunami: Incredible noise of moment captured

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:33:00 +0200

Scientists have released the menacing noise of the Japan earthquake which plunged the nation into unprecedented chaos when it shook the nation on March 11.

Consumers feel the pinch of pricier gas and food

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:30:00 +0200

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are paying more for food and gas, a trend that threatens to slow the economy at a crucial time. So far, the spike in such necessities hasn't stopped businesses from stepping up hiring or slowed factory production, which rose in March for the ninth straight month.

JGSDF praises US support as Marines reposition

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:14:00 +0200

The leadership of the Joint Force Land Component Command transferred from the Marine Corps to U.S. Army Japan in a ceremony here April 7.

USTRANSCOM members move DOD personnel from Japan

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:14:00 +0200

More than 7,500 Department of Defense personnel and family members, and 400 of their pets, were evacuated from Japan following natural disasters in March.

Essex Completes Western Pacific Patrol

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:14:00 +0200

The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) arrived in Sasebo, Japan April 14, completing a three-month deployment in the Western Pacific.

Exercise Balikatan 2011 commences

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:14:00 +0200

The Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. service members kicked off Exercise Balikatan 2011, an annual joint exercise between the U.S. and the Republic of the Philippines, with an opening ceremony here April 5.

Honda adds 2 weeks to factory slowdowns

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:11:00 +0200

Honda Motor Co. will slow down production at its 11 North American factories into at least early May because it's running short of parts made by earthquake-damaged factories in Japan.

Honda adds 2 weeks to factory slowdowns

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:58:00 +0200

DETROIT (AP) — Honda Motor Co. will slow down production at its 11 North American factories into at least early May because it's running short of parts made by earthquake-damaged factories in Japan. The company said Friday that it's extending the cuts through May 6, and it expects more disruptions after that.

U.S. Insurer With a Japanese Touch

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:43:00 +0200

Although Aflac is an American insurance company, the steps its Japanese unit is taking after the earthquake and tsunami fall in line with Japanese calls for self-restraint, humility and sacrifice.

East Asia and the Pacific: Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction in Asia

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:35:00 +0200

Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction in Asia Remarks Maria Otero Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs Washington Marriott Hotel Washington, DC April 15, 2011 Good morning. It is a distinct pleasure to be here with you all today. A special welcome to those of you who have traveled great distances for this important meeting.

Honda adds 2 weeks to factory slowdowns

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:02:00 +0200

DETROIT (AP) — Honda Motor Co. says it will add two weeks to production slowdowns at its 11 North American factories due to parts shortages. The company said Friday that it's extending the cuts through May 6. It also expects disruptions after that. Honda said in late March that it would shut down....

In Japan, Tokyo Disneyland finally reopens

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:46:00 +0200

Snow White and Donald Duck cavorted before hundreds of fans Friday as Tokyo Disneyland reopened after five weeks, marking a tentative step back toward ordinary life in Japan.

Russian official to recommend lifting of travel warning for Japan

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:13:00 +0200

TOKYO - The visiting head of Russia's Federal Medical-Biological Agency said Friday he will recommend that t...

Japan says 28 plant workers got high radiation doses

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:06:00 +0200

VIENNA (Reuters) - Japan has told the U.N. atomic agency that 28 nuclear workers have received high radiation doses as they battle to stabilise the stricken Fukushima Daiichi power plant.

After a banner month, California employers trim jobs in March

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:03:00 +0200

The shedding of 11,600 jobs reflects fears about the effects of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, and the since-averted government shutdown in the U.S. It's a reversal from the previous month, when 84,600 jobs were added. The state unemployment rate dips slightly to 12%.

After a banner month, California employers trim jobs in March

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:03:00 +0200

Japan says 28 plant workers got high radiation doses

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:59:00 +0200

VIENNA (Reuters) - Japan has told the U.N. atomic agency that 28 nuclear workers have received high radiation doses as they battle to stabilise the stricken Fukushima Daiichi power plant.

MB to attend summit with Wen and Kan

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:56:00 +0200

President Lee Myung-bak will visit Tokyo next month to attend a trilateral summit with Japanese and Chinese leaders and discuss regional cooperation in the aftermath of the powerful earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan, the Blue House said yesterday. “Lee is scheduled to attend a trilateral summit....

Old Japan, old Korea

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:56:00 +0200

Japan embarked on its second national rebuilding campaign, the first having taken place after World War II, and this time to recover from a triple whammy of disasters: an earthquake, a tsunami and nuclear crisis. Tokyo University political science professor Takashi Mikuriya, who is on a....

Vicarious nuclear jitters

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:56:00 +0200

The technical glitch that led to a temporary shutdown at the country’s oldest nuclear reactor may, as authorities assure us, not be a big deal. Operations at the 33-year-old Gori-1 reactor in Gijang County, northeastern Busan, were suspended late Tuesday because of an electrical circuit problem. Gori-1 is now under inspection.

Japan says 28 plant workers got high radiation doses

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:46:00 +0200

Japan has told the UN atomic agency that 28 nuclear workers have received high radiation doses as they battle to stabilize the stricken Fukushima Daiichi power plant.

Japan's evacuees annoyed at compensation

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:42:00 +0200

Japan's nuclear plant operator's compensation offer to each evacuated household has struck some evacuees as far too little for the economic turmoil they have suffered.

Japan, China, S.Korea to hold summit in May

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:09:00 +0200

Politics 4/15/2011 6:28:00 PM TOKYO, April 15 (KUNA) -- Japan, China and South Korea will hold a two-day summit meeting in Tokyo from May 21 to discuss nuclear safety, disaster preparedness and other issues, the top government spokesman said Friday. At their trilateral meeting, Japanese Prime....

The half-life of disaster | Brian Massumi

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:34:00 +0200

The world's media-driven nerves quickly move from shock to vague foreboding and 'disaster capitalism' surges on The world watched in horror as the northeast coast of Honshu was shaken by an earthquake of unimaginable magnitude, then razed by a tsunami of monstrous force. The natural disaster struck with a suddenness defying comprehension.

Japan thanks international community for support after quake

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:23:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 15 (KUNA) -- Japan's parliament on Friday adopted a resolution expressing appreciation for foreign aid since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that devastated the northeastern region. The resolution, adopted unanimously by the Upper House, said the international support has been a....

Namibia: Price of Uranium Oxide Drops

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:22:00 +0200

TradeTech, the publisher of a weekly uranium spot price indicator, said recently that the spot price of uranium fell from US$60 to US$57.75 per pound, down US$0.75 from the previous week's indicator.

Mickey and Minnie try to raise Japanese spirits

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:10:00 +0200

One place in Japan has taken a tentative step back towards normal life after the earthquake and tsunami: Tokyo Disneyland. It reopened its doors five weeks after shutting down because of the double natural disaster and the ongoing nuclear alert 240 kilometres away. Yoshiko Odaka went with his five-year-old daughter Hana.

IEA weighs lessons from Fukushima

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:49:00 +0200

VIENNA, April 15 (UPI) -- World leaders said they are scrutinizing nuclear safety in the wake of the Fukushima disaster in Japan, the International Energy Agency said from Austria. Japan's nuclear regulatory agency said it raised the alert level at...

Japan's evacuees annoyed at compensation offer

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:44:00 +0200

Factories boost output for 9th straight month

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:37:00 +0200

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. factories produced more consumer goods, business equipment and raw materials in March, boosting manufacturing activity for the ninth straight month. Output at the nation's factories, mines and utilities increased 0.8 percent last month after edging up 0.1 percent in February, the Federal Reserve said Friday.

China trims holdings of US securities in February

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:14:00 +0200

WASHINGTON (AP) — China, the biggest buyer of U.S. Treasury securities, trimmed its holdings for a fourth straight month in February and Japan boosted its holdings one month before a devastating earthquake hit the country. China cut its holdings by $600 million to $1.15 trillion, the Treasury Department reported Friday.

Japan orders compensation for evacuees

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:13:00 +0200

Nuclear-plant operator must pay millions of yen per household, but many residents say it’s not enough

Japan: Aid a Source of Hope

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:11:00 +0200

15 de abril de 2011, 09:32 Tokyo, Apr 15 (Prensa Latina) The upper house of the Japanese Parliament on Friday thanked the world for aid given to its country since the devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

IEA weighs lessons from Fukushima

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:02:00 +0200

VIENNA, April 15 (UPI) -- World leaders said they are scrutinizing nuclear safety in the wake of the Fukushima disaster in Japan, the International Energy Agency said from Austria.

Tokyo Disneyland reopens after quake

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:00:00 +0200

It's billed as "the happiest place on Earth." And Friday, Disneyland's Tokyo theme park reopened in hopes of bringing some of that missing happiness back to the Japanese people.

India to bring new nuclear safety bill in parliament

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:59:00 +0200

Alarmed by the nuclear disaster following a massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan, the Indian government intends to ramp up the safety norms of its civil atomic plants and will table two bills on this during the monsoon session of parliament, an official said Friday.

Japan's evacuees annoyed at compensation offer

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:57:00 +0200

Japan's evacuees annoyed at compensation offer

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:35:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — The crisis at Japan's tsunami-crippled nuclear plant forced Kazuko Suzuki to flee her home without packing, ended her job at a welfare office and cost her 18-year-old son an offer for work of his own. The plant operator's announcement Friday that it would pay $12,000 in initial....

Moscow ready to host figure skating worlds

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:31:00 +0200

There is a little more than a week left before the 2011 World Figure Skating Championships start in Moscow

Japan, China, South Korea to hold Tokyo summit

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:05:00 +0200

TOKYO : The leaders of Japan, China and South Korea will hold a two-day summit in Tokyo from May 21 to discuss nuclear safety, disaster preparedness and other issues, Japan's government said on Friday.

Dancers open Japan Disneyland

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:49:00 +0200

CARTOON characters dance as Disneyland Tokyo opens for first time since earthquake

Earth will need time to calm down

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:31:00 +0200

Earthquakes will continue, and as a result Japan will come nearer to Russia, Russian scientists say. And still, in 8 to 10 years’ time people will be able to breathe a sigh of relief because the period of seismic activity will be over by that time.

Japan ruling party to mull new tax for reconstruction

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:28:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's ruling Democratic Party will consider a new tax to fund reconstruction after last month's earthquake and tsunami, the Yomiuri newspaper said on Friday, but wrangling with the opposition looms over how to pay for the massive rebuilding.

Compensation too little for some Japan evacuees

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:04:00 +0200

TEPCO says it will pay households affected by nuclear crisis, but handouts are slammed as not enough

Fukushima operator to start compensation payouts with $600 million

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:00:00 +0200

TEPCO will pay up to $12,000 to each of over 50,000 families residing in the 30km evacuation zone around the disaster-stricken nuclear plant.The company has also decided to dispense a radiation absorbing mineral along...

Tokyo Disneyland reopens after quake

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:56:00 +0200

It's billed as "the happiest place on Earth." And Friday, Disneyland's Tokyo theme park reopened in hopes of bringing some of that missing happiness back to the Japanese people.

Melted nuclear fuel becomes granular

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:56:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 15 (UPI) -- Nuclear fuel in the damaged reactors of Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has partially melted and settled in granular form, an analysis said Friday.

Japanese utility to make damage payments

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:56:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 15 (UPI) -- Households inside an 18.6-mile radius of Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant are expected to each get a damage payment of about $12,000, the government said Friday.

Melted nuclear fuel becomes granular

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:49:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 15 (UPI) -- Nuclear fuel in the damaged reactors of Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has partially melted and settled in granular form, an analysis said Friday. The grains have collected at the bottom of the pressure vessels of the...

Japan nuke plant operator to compensate evacuees

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:41:00 +0200

The operator of Japan's tsunami-damaged nuclear plant said Friday it would pay an initial $12,000 for each household forced to evacuate because ...

Japanese PM salutes Zim

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:40:00 +0200

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan has expressed his gratitude to the government of Zimbabwe for its quick reaction following the catastrophic earthquake that hit his country last month. In a statement on Thursday, Kan said Zimbabwe was among the countries which reacted swiftly after the disaster and....

Preparing for future shocks – disaster risk reduction in Nepal | Alan Duncan

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:34:00 +0200

Kathmandu could be on the brink of a major earthquake, and the UK and others are working to help Nepal avert disaster There is no denying it, natural disasters are on the increase. The past 18 months has seen devastating earthquakes in Haiti, New Zealand and Japan, floods in Pakistan, and numerous less reported events.

Japan orders compensation for nuke plant evacuees

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:53:00 +0200

The government ordered the operator of Japan's tsunami-damaged nuclear plant Friday to pay an initial $12,000 for each household forced to evacuate because of leaking radiation - a handout some of the displaced slammed as too little.

Japanese utility may pay damages

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:53:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 15 (UPI) -- Households inside an 18.6-mile radius of Japan's earthquake-hit nuclear plant may each get a damage payment of about $12,000, the government said Friday.

Utility may pay damages

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:49:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 15 (UPI) -- Households inside an 18.6-mile radius of Japan's earthquake-hit nuclear plant may each get a damage payment of about $12,000, the government said Friday. Industry Minister Benri Kaieda said the 1 million yen payments are expected...

Japan nuke plant operator to compensate evacuees

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:37:00 +0200

The operator of Japan's tsunami-damaged nuclear plant said Friday it would pay an initial $12,000 for each household forced to evacuate because of leaking radiation - a handout some of the displaced slammed as too little.

Sports › Lee Ji Woo on top as JLPGA Tour restarts

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:17:00 +0200

South Korea's Lee Ji Woo set the early pace with a 6-under-par 66 at the Nishijin Ladies Classic on Friday as the JLPGA Tour restarted…

National › 2nd GSDF member dies during disaster relief mission

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:17:00 +0200

A master sergeant died Friday, becoming the second Self-Defense Force member to die during the ongoing disaster relief mission in northeastern Japan which was hard…

Japan nuke plant operator to compensate evacuees

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:10:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — The operator of Japan's tsunami-damaged nuclear plant said Friday it would pay an initial $12,000 for each household forced to evacuate because of leaking radiation — a handout some of the displaced slammed as too little. Tens of thousands of residents unable to return to their homes....

Toyota to Continue at Half-Volume in Japan

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:06:00 +0200

Plagued by parts shortages caused by last month's earthquake and tsunami, Toyota said Friday it will run its Japanese auto plants at half their normal volumes from May 10 to June 3.

Japan Orders Compensation For Nuke Plant Evacuees

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:00:00 +0200

The government ordered the operator of Japan's tsunami-damaged nuclear plant Friday to pay an initial $12,000 for each household forced to evacuate because of leaking radiation a handout some of the displaced slammed as too little.

Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 11-04-15

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:58:00 +0200

JAPAN CYPRUS GRATITUDE The Japanese government is extending its deep appreciation to the Government of Cyprus for its donations and support to the country following the earthquake and tsunami that hit northeast Japan on March 11. In a press release, the Embassy of Japan in Athens extends its deep....

Anime Festival Kicks Off, Fans Mourn for Japan

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:44:00 +0200

The opening ceremony of the fifth Japanese Animation Film Festival, taking place in Tallinn on April 15, will be dedicated to the Japanese earthquake victims.

UPDATE1: Melted nuclear fuel likely settled at bottom of crippled reactors

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:37:00 +0200

TOKYO - Nuclear fuel inside the crippled reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant has partially melted ...

Japan orders compensation for nuke plant evacuees

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:26:00 +0200

The government ordered the operator of Japan's tsunami-damaged nuclear plant Friday to pay an initial US$12,000 for each household forced to evacuate because of leaking radiation - a handout some o

Japan’s imperial couple meet earthquake survivors

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:25:00 +0200

The Japanese imperial couple met survivors from Japan's horrific earthquake/tsunami disaster on Thursday.

The planet strikes back

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:16:00 +0200

Earth is not simply an impotent casualty of humanity's predations, including the dumping of greenhouses gases into the atmosphere. The planet is also a complex organic system with many potent defenses against alien intervention - defenses it is already wielding to devastating effect when it comes to human societies, as Japan is now finding out.

09:36 Japan orders nuclear compensation

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:55:00 +0200

Japan plans to set up a government-backed insurance fund to put money into Tokyo Electric Power and pay compensation stemming from the disaster at its Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, the Nikkei newspaper said. Aimed at saving Tokyo Electric from collapse, the plan would have the state initially....

Japan orders compensation for nuclear plant evacuees

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:52:00 +0200

Japan's government ordered the operator of a tsunami-damaged nuclear plant today to pay £735 to each household forced to evacuate because of leaking radiation, but some of the displaced criticised the handout as too little.

Japan takes step towards ordinary life as Disneyland reopens

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:48:00 +0200

Snow White and Donald Duck cavorted before hundreds of fans on Friday as Tokyo Disneyland reopened after five weeks, marking a tentative step back towards ordinary life for a Japan still reeling from natural calamities and a nuclear crisis. The popular resort shut its doors after the massive March....

Plan to end nuclear crisis may fail, warns safety chief

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:40:00 +0200

Japan's nuclear clean-up continued to unravel yesterday as officials admitted there may be too much radioactive water in the damaged Fukushima Daiichi power plant for it to be pumped out.

Japan takes step towards ordinary life as Disneyland reopens

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:31:00 +0200

Toyota to halve domestic production for May

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:22:00 +0200

TOKYO - Japan's Toyota Motor Co. said Friday it would operate all its domestic plants at half normal volume from May 10 to June 3, citing problems with parts supply following the quake and tsunami disaster.

Photos capture Iwate news reporter surviving tsunami

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:06:00 +0200

KAMAISHI, Japan - The moments of a local newspaper reporter being engulfed by a massive tsunami in Iwate Prefecture an...

UPDATE1: Tokyo Disneyland reopens after 1-month postquake closure

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:06:00 +0200

CHIBA, Japan - Tokyo Disneyland reopened Friday after suspending operations for just over a month due to the powerf...

Quake-stricken Japan expresses gratitude to Cypriot government for support

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:46:00 +0200

THE Japanese government has extending its deep appreciation to the Government of Cyprus for its support following the earthquake and tsunami that hit northeast Japan on March 11. In a press release, the Embassy of Japan in Athens said it was thankful for “the encouraging donations and the prompt....

Are Larger Earthquakes a Sign of the Times?

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:44:00 +0200

By Sid Perkins for Nature magazine Beginning in late 2004, a flurry of massive, tsunami-spawning earthquakes have rocked the world, first slamming Indonesia, then Chile and most recently Japan. [More]

Toyota: Japan Earthquake and Production in Japan

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:41:00 +0200

April 15, 2011 -- Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) offers its most-sincere sympathies to those affected by the March 11 Great East Japan Earthquake. As TMC continues to address its production situation in Japan following the disaster, it has decided that vehicle production from May 10 to June 3 will proceed at approximately 50 percent of normal.

FACTBOX-Malaysia's resource-rich Sarawak state

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:40:00 +0200

15 Apr 2011 07:00 Source: reuters // Reuters KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Reuters) - Malaysia's Sarawak state, which goes to the polls on Sunday, is rich in resources such as natural gas, timber and crude palm oil. [ID:nL3E7FB19I] [ID:nL3E7FC01W] Following is a summary of the key commodities and....

Compensation for Japan nuke plant evacuees

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:40:00 +0200

Japan's government has ordered the operator of a tsunami-damaged nuclear plant leaking radiation to pay about $12 000 to each household forced to evacuate from the area.

REFILE-Q+A-Risks at each reactor of Japan's stricken plant

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:40:00 +0200

15 Apr 2011 05:04 Source: reuters // Reuters (Refiles April 14 story to clarify paragraph 4 to show workers stopped controlled chain reactions that were in progress as part of normal plant operations, ... not ... that they stopped chain reactions triggered by the quake) By Chizu Nomiyama and Mayumi....

Japan orders compensation for nuclear plant evacuees

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:25:00 +0200

Japan's government ordered the operator of a tsunami-damaged nuclear plant leaking radiation to pay $12,000 to each household forced to evacuate from the area, but some of the displaced said Friday the handout was not enough.

Qantas to fly to Japan from 19th

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:11:00 +0200

Qantas has announced it will resume flights to Japan from April 19 following the massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami and nuclear disast

Plan to end nuclear crisis may fail, warns safety chief

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:08:00 +0200

Japan's nuclear clean-up continued to unravel yesterday as officials admitted there may be too much radioactive water in the damaged Fukushima Daiichi power plant for it to be pumped out.

National › Melted nuclear fuel likely settled at bottom of crippled reactors

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:07:00 +0200

Nuclear fuel inside the crippled reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant has partially melted and settled at the bottom of pressure vessels in the…

Politics › Maher denies making comments disparaging Okinawan people

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:07:00 +0200

The U.S. State Department's former Japan desk chief Kevin Maher has categorically denied that he made any comments disparaging the people of Okinawa which hosts…

Japan eyes state-backed insurer to save TEPCO

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:56:00 +0200

Japan may set up a govt-backed insurance fund to put money into Tokyo Electric Power and pay compensation stemming from the disaster at its Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.

Japan orders compensation for nuke plant evacuees

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:51:00 +0200

Japan's government ordered the operator of a tsunami-damaged nuclear plant Friday to pay $12,000 to each household forced to evacuate because of leaking radiation, but some of the displaced slammed the handout as too little.

Air France looks at A320neo; GKN profit affected by Japan earthquake

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:32:00 +0200

Airbus may be looking at another big win for the A320neo, with Air France confirming it is considering the aircraft and is talking to Airbus and engine manufacturers. Airbus has secured more than 300 orders and commitments for the re-engined A320 and recently brought forward the launch of the aircraft to Oct-2015.

Oil rebounds from 2 days of losses

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:17:00 +0200

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil rebounded Wednesday from a two-day decline, ending an up-and-down trading day above $107 per barrel. The price of benchmark oil has fluctuated as analysts and traders disagree over how much higher it can go. Oil has surged as much as 35 percent since the middle of February. That helped push the average gas pump price to $3.

Japan orders compensation for nuke plant evacuees

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:15:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japan's government on Friday ordered the operator of a tsunami-damaged nuclear plant leaking radiation to pay about 1 million yen (US$12,000) to each household forced to evacuate from the area.

Japan orders compensation for nuke plant evacuees

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:01:00 +0200

Japan orders nuclear compensation

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:00:00 +0200

Japanese officials say the operator of the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant will pay provisional compensation to about 48,000 families forced to evacuate their homes.

Quake stricken Japan expresses gratitude to Cypriot government for support

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 07:50:00 +0200

The Japanese government is extending its deep appreciation to the Government of Cyprus for its donations and support to the country following the earthquake and tsunami that hit northeast Japan on March 11. In a press release, the Embassy of Japan in Athens �extends its deep appreciation for the....

Politics › Diet adopts resolution thanking int'l community for help

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 07:35:00 +0200

The Diet adopted a resolution Friday expressing gratitude to the international community for providing strong support since a devastating earthquake and tsunami struck the country's…

Japan Government plans to impose reconstruction tax

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 07:18:00 +0200

Japan government will not rule out the possibility of introducing a new tax, reconstruction tax, to finance the huge costs of reconstruction in disaster-hit region following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said on Friday.

Major Japan daily publishes 1-page special in thanks for foreign aid

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 07:02:00 +0200

TOKYO - The Mainichi Shimbun, a major Japanese national daily, published in its morning edition Friday a one...

Japan's parliament shows appreciation for overseas help after quake

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 07:02:00 +0200

Japanese parliamentarians adopted a resolution Friday expressing gratitude to the international community for providing strong support since a devastating earthquake and tsunami struck the country's northeastern region on March 11. ''The support has been a source of hope not just for the victims but....

Japan orders compensation for nuke plant evacuees

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 06:58:00 +0200

TOKYO: Japan's government on Friday ordered the operator of a tsunami-damaged nuclear plant leaking radiation to pay about US$12,000 to each household forced to evacuate from the area.

Quake hit Japanese factories threaten SA growth

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 06:52:00 +0200

SA’s gross domestic product (GDP) could shrink 1% this year if motor manufacturers and importers do not re-establish Japanese supplies of vehicles and parts soon, analysts warn.

Japan disaster threat to SA economy as car sector reels

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 06:22:00 +0200

SA’s gross domestic product (GDP) could shrink 1% this year if motor manufacturers and importers do not re-establish Japanese supplies of vehicles and parts soon, analysts warn.

Compensation for households near nuke plant

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 05:54:00 +0200

Japan's Trade Ministry has ordered the operator of the tsunami-damaged nuclear power plant embroiled in the country's worst-ever atomic crisis to pay about US$12,000 to each household forced to evacuate because of radiation leaks.Ministry...

Japan Orders Nuke Plant Operator To Pay Evacuees

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 05:50:00 +0200

The government said Tokyo Electric Power Co. will pay compensation as soon as possible, with families forced to evacuate getting about $12,000 and individuals getting about $9,000. Roughly 48,000 households living within 19 miles of the crippled Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant would be eligible for the payments.

Japan evacuation may force Hitachi to close plants

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 05:40:00 +0200

Workers are unable to go within 20 km of the tsunami-hit Fukushima plant due high radiation risk.

Japan orders nuke plant evacuee compensation

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 05:29:00 +0200

TEPCO must pay about $12,000 to each household forced to evacuate because of radiation leaks, says Japan's Trade Ministry

Japan orders compensation for nuke plant evacuees

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 05:27:00 +0200

Japan's government on Friday ordered the operator of a tsunami-damaged nuclear plant leaking radiation to pay about $12,000 to each household forced to evacuate from the area.

Japan ministry orders nuke plant compensation

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 05:11:00 +0200

Japan orders compensation for nuke plant evacuees

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 05:07:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's government on Friday ordered the operator of a tsunami-damaged nuclear plant leaking radiation to pay about $12,000 to each household forced to evacuate from the area. Tens of thousands of residents unable to return to their homes near the nuclear plant are bereft of their....

Critics Blast Kan, Ending Postquake Truce

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 05:00:00 +0200

Japanese lawmakers are feeling freer to criticize the embattled prime minister over his handling of the nuclear crisis, with the leader of the opposition Liberal Democratic Party of Japan calling for Naoto Kan to step down.

Critics Blast Kan, Ending Postquake Truce

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 05:00:00 +0200

ITA doneert 2 miljoen yen aan World Vision initiatief voor Japan

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:35:00 +0200

[ Vrijdag 15 april 2011 | Business Wire ] In de nasleep van de allesverwoestende aardbeving en tsunami in Japan doneert ITA International Holdings LLC, (“ITA”), het moederbedrijf van de op de Kaaimaneilanden gevestigde Investors Trust Assurance SPC, ITA Global Trust Company Ltd

Japan Opposition Leader Urges Premier to Resign

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:05:00 +0200

The call for Prime Minister Naoto Kan’s resignation ended an uneasy political truce forged after the devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Auto ancillary cos less dependent on Japan post crisis

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:04:00 +0200

As high as 50% of the critical components going into passenger cars and 58% of inputs for twowheelers made in India come from Japan, according to a report by credit ratings and research agency ICRA.

Pre-schoolers raise RM18,000 for Japan earthquake victims

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 03:55:00 +0200

GEORGE TOWN: About 80 paintings by pre-schoolers of The Learning Garden kindergarten helped raise RM18,000 for Japan’s earthquake and tsunami victims.

Marianas invites Japanese families to stay

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 03:48:00 +0200

Last Updated: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:08:00 +1000 The mayor of Rota, in the Northern Marianas (CNMI), says a number of Japanese families affected by last month's devastating tsunami and earthquake have accepted the islands' offer to host them. Melchor Mendiola told the Marianas Variety that since he....

ASAHI HAIKUIST NETWORK

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 03:40:00 +0200

Cherry buds black cat stops mid street looks both ways --Michael Corr (Nagoya) On the sea where do petals blow? Thousand souls --Murasaki Sagano (Kyoto) Early death grandparents' meadow plum blossoms --Yasue Suzuki (Yasu, Shiga) Leaving radio silent, reflecting on 10,000 lost --Neal Woolery....

DIALOGUE/ Takeshi Yoro and Tatsuru Uchida: We must grasp problems posed by the 3/11 quake

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 03:40:00 +0200

The March 11 earthquake and tsunami left immeasurable scars across northeastern Japan on an unprecedented scale. What questions did the catastrophic disaster and the ensuing accident at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant put before us? Takeshi Yoro, who has faced many deaths as an anatomist,....

Calls grow for Japan PM to quit in wake of quake

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 03:24:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's fragile post-disaster political truce unraveled on Thursday as the head of the main opposition party called on unpopular Prime Minister Naoto Kan to quit over his handling of the country's natural calamities and a nuclear crisis.

Calls grow for Japan PM to quit in wake of quake

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 03:21:00 +0200

Tokyo. Japan's fragile post-disaster political truce unraveled on Thursday as the head of the main opposition party called on unpopular Prime Minister Naoto Kan to quit over his handling of the country's natural calamities and a nuclear crisis, Retuers reported.

Japan PM asked to quit in wake of quake

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 02:16:00 +0200

* Main opposition party abandons quake truce, calls for PM to quit * Nuclear crisis dragging Japan’s economy down * Engineers struggle with contaminated water TOKYO: Japan’s fragile post-disaster political truce unravelled on Thursday as the head of the main opposition party called on unpopular....

Four of Japan’s power plant reactors still volatile

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 02:16:00 +0200

THE Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant at the centre of Japan’s crisis has six reactors. The plant is operated by Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO). The following summarises the main risks as Japanese engineers scramble to deal with the worst nuclear crisis since the 1986 Chernobyl meltdown: Two....

T.V.A. Considers Improvements for 6 U.S. Nuclear Reactors

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 02:03:00 +0200

The Tennessee Valley Authority is the first American reactor operator to announce safety changes that it is weighing since the nuclear crisis at a Japanese plant last month.

Far East Exports Surge May Provide Relief for U.S. Timber Industry

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:45:00 +0200

ALBANY, Ga. April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Exports of paper, pulp, and lumber to the Far East may help relieve depressed markets for U.S. timber growers resulting from the three-year housing slump. Marshall Thomas , president of F&W Forestry Services, Inc.

Aborigines to block uranium mining after Japan disaster

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:39:00 +0200

Since Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant began leaking radiation after last month's earthquake and tsunami, those watching with consternation have included the Mirarr Aboriginal people of Australia's Northern Territory, who are determined to limit uranium mining on their land despite the promise of vast riches.

Jang Keun-suk Donates Proceeds from Online Fundraiser for Japan

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:37:00 +0200

Actor Jang Keun-suk donated 10.1 million yen in his latest contribution to the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Jang's management agency Tree J Company said on Wednesday that the actor donated the entire proceeds from an online fundraising sale to Japan's Red Cross.

To Japan quake survivors, temporary homes feel like heaven

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:20:00 +0200

After a month without a hot shower, Mika Terui and her family move gratefully into the first units to be built in a quake-devastated region.For Mika Terui, unit 5-2 of this devastated community's newest housing complex was home, finally home.

105th Anniversary of San Francisco 1906 Earthquake: What if It Happened Today?

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:15:00 +0200

SAN FRANCISCO - (Business Wire) Seismologists predict a major earthquake, similar in size to the 1906 quake , can hit the San Francisco area at any time. With inflation and exposure added, the total property loss if such an event occurred today could be well over $200 billion and the insured loss would range between $30 to $60 billion.

Quake strikes off northeast Japan

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:10:00 +0200

TOKYO: A strong earthquake struck off northeast Japan early Thursday, the US Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre.

Japanese forced to flee by nuclear leaks demand cash pay-out

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:10:00 +0200

Angry residents forced from their homes near Japan's tsunami-stricken nuclear power plant protested at the Tokyo headquarters of the plant's operator yesterday, demand

Japan economy, Toyota feel effects of disaster

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:08:00 +0200

TOKYO The impact of Japan's earthquake and nuclear crisis rippled through the economy Wednesday as the government downgraded its outlook and Toyota announced more temporary plant shutdowns overseas. Another strong aftershock from the 9.0-magnitude quake that struck the northeast coast more than a....

Tsunami ravage Sendai airport opens

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:56:00 +0200

For the first time in a little over a month, the first commercial aircraft landed in the airport of Sendai, the largest city in the northeast of Japan devastated by a powerful 10-meter high tsunami.

Top in Category › Skymark to offer Y980 fares for domestic flights via Narita

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:51:00 +0200

Skymark Airlines Inc will start offering 980 yen one-way tickets on its four domestic flights to and from Narita airport near Tokyo scheduled to inaugurate…

Lifestyle › More than 100 designated evacuation sites destroyed by March 11 tsunami

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:51:00 +0200

More than 100 evacuation sites designated by local governments were swept away or inundated by the tsunami triggered by the March 11 earthquake just off…

National › Tokyo Univ professor calls on Japan to stop predicting quakes

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:51:00 +0200

Robert Geller, a University of Tokyo professor specializing in seismology, has urged the Japanese government to give up efforts at earthquake prediction in an article…

BRICS vows to oppose trade protectionism

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:50:00 +0200

Five fastest growing economies, including India, on Wednesday vowed to oppose trade protectionism as they agreed to coordinate their positions in the multilateral fora, including the G20 and climate change negotiations, to uphold the interests of developing countries.

Rubber producers talk of intervention as price gyrates

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:50:00 +0200

A battle of nerves is shaping between rubber growers and speculators as uncertain demand due to the Japan earthquake and West Asia unrest offsets tight supply in a volatile market, but top producers stand ready to intervene if prices plunge.

Quake strikes off northeast Japan

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:30:00 +0200

A STRONG earthquake struck off northeast Japan early today, the US Geological Survey said.

Japan hit by 6.1 magnitude quake

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:24:00 +0200

Last Updated: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:30:00 +1000 Japan's northeast has been shaken by another strong earthquake. The US Geological Survey says a 6.1 magnitude quake has been recorded about 190 kilometres east of Morioka on Honshu island. The quake was at a relatively shallow depth of 11 kilometres.

Japan nuclear plant area 'uninhabitable for years'

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:17:00 +0200

Published Date: April 14, 2011 TOKYO: People may not be able to live in areas near Japan's radiation-spewing nuclear power plant for up to 20 years, an adviser to Prime Minister Naoto Kan's government said yesterday. Kenichi Matsumoto, a consultant to the prime minister's Cabinet Secretariat,....

The Case for Moving U.S. Nuclear Fuel to Dry Storage

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 23:30:00 +0200

Nuclear waste pools are packed more densely in the U.S. than those at Fukushima, with no removal plan in sight. One of the lesser-noted facts of the Fukushima nuclear disasterwhere loss of coolant in spent-fuel pools has resulted in massive radiation releasesis that some fuel at the plant was stored....

Japan emperor visits disaster zone

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:45:00 +0200

Japan's emperor and empress have made their first trip to the disaster zone since the earthquake and tsunami destroyed much of the country's north-east coast. Emperor Akihito and Empress ...

Business › Fuji Heavy to suspend car production at U.S. plant for 3 days

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:32:00 +0200

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd will suspend operations at its U.S. vehicle production plant on April 15, 18 and 25 due to uncertain prospects for procurement…

AmeriCares and Bobby Valentine Team Up to Help Japan

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:28:00 +0200

STAMFORD, Conn. April 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AmeriCares and former New York Mets manager Bobby Valentine are teaming up to deliver lifesaving medicines and relief supplies for survivors of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan Valentine and AmeriCares President & CEO Curt....

Jordan urged to drop nuke plans after Japan crisis

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:26:00 +0200

Following the nuclear disaster in Japan, experts in Jordan want their energy-poor country to drop its ambitious plans to generate atomic power, despite reassurances by the kingdom's nuclear regulator.

As world faces interconnected threats, General Assembly focuses on h..

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:17:00 +0200

[ Donderdag 14 april 2011 | United Nations (UN) ] 14 April 2011 - The interconnected risks that the modern world faces, from conflicts and natural disasters to deep poverty and disease, means a much broader definition of security is needed to ensure that

More people apply for unemployment benefits

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:15:00 +0200

More people applied for unemployment benefits last week, the first increase in three weeks. Still, the broader trend points to a slowly healing jobs market.

Toyota to Halt Europe Production for 8 Days

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:15:00 +0200

Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it will suspend production in Europe for eight days due to parts shortages following last month's massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The move underscored ...

ITA donates JPY ¥2,000,000 to World Vision’s Relief efforts in Japan

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:58:00 +0200

TOKYO - (Business Wire) In the wake of the massive earthquake and devastating tsunami in Japan, ITA International Holdings LLC, (“ITA”), the parent company of Cayman Islands based Investors Trust Assurance SPC, ITA Global Trust Company Ltd. and ITA Global Securities, Ltd.

Our plan to end nuclear crisis may fail, says safety chief

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:44:00 +0200

Japan's nuclear clean-up continued to unravel Thursday as officials admitted there may be too much radioactive water in the damaged Fukushima Daiichi power plant for it to be pumped out.

Japanese Plant Operators Brace for Continuing Aftershocks

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:40:00 +0200

The operators of Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant say they are moving equipment to higher ground after a series of strong aftershocks.

31st MEU back in Okinawa after Cobra Gold, MAREX, Operation Tomodachi

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:40:00 +0200

The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit returned to Okinawa after its nearly three-month deployment of the Asia-Pacific Region, April 12.

Bosch warns of Japan effect on global economy

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:25:00 +0200

By Daniel Schäfer in Stuttgart and Mark Odell in London Published: April 14 2011 20:02 | Last updated: April 14 2011 20:02 The impact of last month’s Japanese earthquake will cut global economic growth by a quarter of a percentage point and could put a big dent in planned increases in car....

Japanese imperial couple meet quake survivors

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:24:00 +0200

Japan’s imperial couple on Thursday met survivors of last month’s devastating earthquake and tsunami. Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visited a homeless shelter in Asahi City, one of the areas worst affected by the disaster. Thousands of homes were damaged or destroyed there and at least 13 residents killed.

Japan nuclear crisis: 102-year-old man in Fukushima fall-out zone kills himself

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:20:00 +0200

The centenarian lived in the village of Iitate, which until earlier this week was declared safe from radiation leaking from the crippled nuclear plant at Fukushima.

As world faces interconnected threats, General Assembly focuses on human security

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:12:00 +0200

The interconnected risks that the modern world faces, from conflicts and natural disasters to deep poverty and disease, means a much broader definition of security is needed to ensure that individuals can live their lives with dignity and autonomy, the General Assembly heard today.

Calls grow for Japan PM to quit in wake of quake

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:11:00 +0200

Japan's fragile post-disaster political truce unraveled on Thursday as the head of the main opposition party called on unpopular Prime Minister Naoto Kan to quit over his handling of the country's natural calamities and a nuclear crisis.

Japanese PM salutes Zim

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 20:58:00 +0200

Actor Watanabe determined to offer long-term support to quake-hit areas

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 20:25:00 +0200

ISHINOMAKI, Japan - Japanese actor Ken Watanabe said Thursday he is determined to engage in long-term support for the vi...

WHO Recommends Health Monitoring System in Japan

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 20:24:00 +0200

14 de abril de 2011, 13:31 Geneva, Apr. 14 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization has recommended the creation of health monitoring systems in Japan for the radiation detected after the Fukushima nuclear plant accident.

Japan panel firms may outsource: expert

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 20:07:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - More Japanese panel assembly firms may outsource their operations, in the wake of the 9.0-magnitude earthquake that struck the nation on March 11, said a local expert yesterday.

Proposed Nuclear Plant Raises Concerns in Indian Village

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:58:00 +0200

Most village residents are opposed to the Jaitapur plant project, arguing that it will kill off their livelihoods and local economy.

Media Alert: Centre for Excellence in Emergency Preparedness-Canadian Health Disaster Preparedness

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:58:00 +0200

DUNDAS, ONTARIO -- 04/14/11 -- One month ago, an earthquake, tsunami and ensuing nuclear crisis in Japan highlighted the fact that even developed nations can suffer catastrophic events. Reviews of our health-system disaster readiness have shown Canadians are at high risk for poor outcomes to similar events.

Japan's Kan Faces Calls to Quit Over Handling of Disasters

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:56:00 +0200

Opposition, ruling party politicians criticize the prime minister as Japan struggles with the aftermath of last month's 9.0 quake

Photographs of Barack Obama from behind the White House curtain

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:48:00 +0200

Life as the most powerful man in the world undoubtedly brings a heavy burden, but the man dealing with that weight is very human, as a series of new photographs reveal.

Japan to Detail Toxic Water's Effect

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:22:00 +0200

Nissan to maintain output at two auto plants for the 3 days of Japan Golden Week holiday

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:21:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Nissan Motor Co. says it will maintain output at two auto plants in Japan for three days during the upcoming Golden Week holidays to make up for production losses.

Japan emperor makes first trip to quake disaster zone

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:21:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japan's revered emperor made his first trip Thursday to the disaster zone since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami destroyed much of the northeast coast and set off a crisis of radiation leaks at a flooded nuclear plant.

Calls increase for Japan's PM to quit in wake of disaster

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:21:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japan's fragile post-disaster political truce unraveled on Thursday as the head of the main opposition party called on unpopular Prime Minister Naoto Kan to quit over his handling of the country's natural calamities and a nuclear crisis.

Japan suffers record fall in foreign visitors

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:21:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The number of foreign visitors to Japan suffered its biggest ever decline in March, falling by 50 percent, as a massive earthquake and tsunami scared travelers away, the government said Thursday.

More people apply for unemployment benefits

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:17:00 +0200

WASHINGTON (AP) More people applied for unemployment benefits last week, the first increase in three weeks. Still, the broader trend points to a slowly healing jobs market. The government said on Thursday that applications for unemployment benefits rose 27,000 to a seasonally adjusted 412,000 for the week .

First of Japan Disaster Survivors Get Temporary Houses

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:10:00 +0200

Government provides relief for some, but more than 125,000 remain in evacuation centers

India to Heighten Nuclear Safety

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:03:00 +0200

Move aimed at preventing crisis plaguing Japan's quake and tsnuami-damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant

Japanese royals meet quake survivors

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:52:00 +0200

Japan’s royal couple on Thursday met survivors of last month’s devastating earthquake and tsunami. Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visited a homeless shelter in Asahi City, one of the areas worst affected by the disaster. Thousands of homes were damaged or destroyed there and at least 13 residents killed.

Updated humanitarian standards promote focus on protection

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:39:00 +0200

Recent emergencies - including the Libya conflict and Haiti quake - highlight importance of protection

Foreign visitors to Japan post record fall in wake of triple disasters

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:36:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 14 (KUNA) -- The number of foreign visitors to Japan in March fell by 50 percent from a year earlier due to the March 11 earthquake and tsunami and the ongoing nuclear crisis, the government said on Thursday. An estimated 352,800 foreigners arrived in Japan last month, down 50.

Japan's Opposition Calls for Kan to Resign

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:21:00 +0200

Calls grow for Japan prime minister to quit in wake of quake

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:50:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 14 (Reuters) - Japan's fragile post-disaster political truce unravelled on Thursday as the head of the main opposition party called on unpopular Prime Minister Naoto Kan to quit over his handling of the country's natural calamities and a nuclear crisis.

A floody miracle: The brave reporter caught up in the full force of the tsunami... and he SURVIVED!

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:46:00 +0200

When Japanese reporter Toya Chiba was asked by his paper to investigate the damage caused by the earthquake to the port city of Kamaishi, he knew it wasn't going to be just another day at the office.

49 Radiation-tainted Cars From Japan Stopped At Russia's Far Eastern Border

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:41:00 +0200

(RTTNews) - Russia has prevented the import of 49 radiation-tainted cars from Japan.The Far Eastern customs service in Vladivostok told a press conference on Thursday that several cars with ...

A photograph released today shows Toya Chiba, a reporter for a local newspaper, being swept away at Kamaishi port by the tsunami that hit Japan on March 11th. He survived by grabbing a dangling rope and dragging himself onto a coal heap. Photograph: Kamaishi Port Office/Kyodo

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:39:00 +0200

apan's fragile post-disaster political truce unravelled today as the head of the main opposition party called on unpopular Prime Minister Naoto Kan to quit over his handling of the country's natural disasters and a nuclear crisis. At the stricken Fukushima Daiichi plant in the northeast of the....

Japan earthquake and tsunami: photographer survives after being swept away

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:36:00 +0200

The first three pictures in this gallery were taken on March 11. They show Toya Chiba, a reporter with the Iwate Tokai newspaper, who was shooting photos at the mouth of the Owatari River as the tsunami struck... Picture: AP/Kamaishi Port Office via Kyodo News ....

UPDATE1: Special meeting on Fukushima nuke plant accident to be held in 2012

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:23:00 +0200

VIENNA - The contracting parties to the Convention on Nuclear Safety, which finished their 10-day review meet...

Speeches: The U.S. Role in Our Changing World: Navigating the Globe's Transnational Challenges

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:15:00 +0200

The U.S. Role in Our Changing World: Navigating the Globe's Transnational Challenges Remarks Esther Brimmer Assistant Secretary , Bureau of International Organization Affairs World Affairs Council/University of Washington School of Law Seattle, Washington March 30, 2011 I am truly grateful to the....

ENVIRONMENT: Military Debris Threaten Oceans

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:06:00 +0200

Military debris dumped into the world's oceans are hazardous to coral ecosystems, reefs, fish and marine wildlife, say experts, who also warn - in light of the recent tragedy in Japan - that earthquakes and tsunamis could disturb this debris and even wash it ashore.

Russian plane flies US medical vehicle to Japan

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:05:00 +0200

MOSCOW (AP) A Russian carrier has delivered a U.S. medical vehicle from Miami to Japan's tsunami-stricken Sendai airport.

Canton Fair expects drop in overseas buyers

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:52:00 +0200

BEIJING , April 14 APP/Xinhua: -- The largest trade fair in China, set to open Friday for its first session of 2011 in southern city of Guangzhou, is expected to have less overseas buyers than the last session due to the north African unrest, Japanese earthquake and global inflation, organizers said Thursday.

Nuclear firm says it has no blueprint to resolve crisis

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:39:00 +0200

TOKYO: The operator of the damaged nuclear power plant in Japan has admitted it has no detailed blueprint to end the nuclear crisis, now more than a month old.

Japan emperor makes first trip to disaster zone

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:56:00 +0200

Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko commiserate with survivors, survey damage wrought by devastating quake, tsunami

Search for Bodies Edges Closer to Crippled Nuclear Plant

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:55:00 +0200

Police officials from Fukushima Prefecture said the search for bodies was being conducted in an area about four miles from the Daiichi plant.

Japanese emperor makes first visit to quake-hit zone

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:51:00 +0200

Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on Thursday visited a quake-hit city on their first trip to areas that were hit by last month's devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Calls grow for Japan PM to quit in wake of quake

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:41:00 +0200

Japan's fragile post-disaster political truce unravelled on Thursday as the head of the main opposition party called on unpopular Prime Minister Naoto Kan to quit over his handling of the country's natural calamities and a nuclear crisis.

Japan emperor makes first trip to disaster zone

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:38:00 +0200

Japan's widely respected emperor made his first visit Thursday to the disaster zone devastated by an earthquake and tsunami, kneeling on mats to commiserate with survivors who bowed in gratitude and wiped away tears.

Calls grow for Japan PM to quit in wake of quake

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:38:00 +0200

14 Apr 2011 13:21 Source: reuters // Reuters * Main opposition party abandons quake truce, calls for PM to quit * Nuclear crisis dragging Japan's economy down * "Highly likely" suppression chamber has hole, nuclear body says (Adds comment from reconstruction panel head) By Linda Sieg and Mayumi....

Japanese emperor makes first visit to quake-hit zone

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:37:00 +0200

Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko Thursday visited a quake-hit city on their first trip to areas that were hit by last month's devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Japan emperor makes first trip to disaster zone

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:34:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) Japan's widely respected emperor made his first visit Thursday to the disaster zone devastated by an earthquake and tsunami, kneeling on mats to commiserate with survivors who bowed in gratitude and wiped away tears.

Claims For Jobless Benefits Up 27,000 Last Week

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:27:00 +0200

Applications increased for the first time in three weeks, rising to a seasonally adjusted 412,000. But applications have dropped about 6 percent over the past two months and businesses have stepped up hiring.

Japanese emperor visits disaster zone

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:25:00 +0200

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko meet evacuees in Asahi city, where 13 people died in the earthquake and tsunami Japan's emperor has made his first trip to the disaster zone since last month's earthquake and tsunami. Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visited two evacuation shelters in Asahi city, near the Pacific coast.

Japan emperor makes 1st trip to disaster zone

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:20:00 +0200

Japan's revered emperor made his first trip Thursday to the disaster zone since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami destroyed much of the northeast coast and set off a crisis of radiation leaks at a flooded nuclear plant.

More people apply for unemployment benefits

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:02:00 +0200

More people applied for unemployment benefits last week, the first increase in three weeks. Still, the broader trend points to a slowly healing jobs market.

Japan suffers record fall in tourism

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:59:00 +0200

NUMBER of foreign visitors to Japan suffers biggest ever decline, falling by 50 per cent, after massive earthquake and tsunami.

Long path to recovery for fishermen in Japan's northeast

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:55:00 +0200

Millions of people in Japan are restarting their lives after last month's devastating earthquake and tsunami. But they're finding the path to recovery is a bumpy one.

Japan's "nuclear refugees" face the unknown

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:54:00 +0200

Government simply can't say whether 47,000 people evacuated from Fukushima will ever be able to go home

Japan emperor visits disaster zone

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:51:00 +0200

Japan's emperor and empress have made their first trip to the disaster zone since the earthquake and tsunami destroyed much of the country's north-east coast.

Quake victims suffer more with aftershocks

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:45:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 14 (UPI) -- The barrage of aftershocks from the March 11 disaster in Japan is raising concerns about the impact on the already rattled victims, doctors say. The concern stems from the fact that some of the victims are beginning to image...

Japan suffers record fall in foreign visitors

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:42:00 +0200

TOKYO - The number of foreign visitors to Japan suffered its biggest ever decline in March, falling by 50 per cent, as a massive earthquake and tsunami scared travellers away, the government said Thursday. Survivors make a queue to receive a fried noodle lunch at their makeshift shelter in Onagawa town, Miyagi prefecture on April 14.

UPDATE2: Kan vows to create new Japan through rebuilding quake-hit areas

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:21:00 +0200

Prime Minister Naoto Kan on Thursday committed to rejuvenating Japan by turning the northeastern coastal region devastated by last month's earthquake and tsunami into one of the world's most desirable places to live. ''I'd like you to present a plan that will open up a great opportunity to renew....

Japan nuclear crisis: 102-year-old man in Fukushima fall-out zone kills himself

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:21:00 +0200

The centenarian lived in the village of Iitate, which until earlier this week was declared safe from radiation leaking from the crippled nuclear plant at Fukushima.

Japan's nuclear clean-up continues to unravel

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:16:00 +0200

Confirming that there were 20,000 tonnes of contaminated water to remove from the basement and tunnel next to reactor number 2 alone, Mr Nishiyama said: "We will transfer the water next to the central radiation disposal building. We do not have a plan beyond that.

Q+A - Risks at each reactor of Japan's stricken plant

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:15:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant at the centre of Japan's crisis has six reactors. The plant is operated by Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO).

Emperor of Japan visits Quake disaster zone

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:09:00 +0200

4/14/2011 - 12:37:10 PM Japan’s emperor and empress have made their first trip to the disaster zone since the earthquake and tsunami destroyed much of the country’s north-east coast. Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visited two evacuation shelters today in Asahi city, about 54 miles (86 kilometres) east of Tokyo near the Pacific coast.

Japan emperor visits disaster zone

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:04:00 +0200

Japan's emperor and empress have made their first trip to the disaster zone since the earthquake and tsunami destroyed much of the country's north-east coast.

Japan nuclear crisis: 102-year-old man in Fukushima fall-out zone kills himself

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:55:00 +0200

The centenarian lived in the village of Iitate, which until earlier this week was declared safe from radiation pouring from the crippled nuclear plant at Fukushima.

Japan emperor visits disaster zone

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:54:00 +0200

Japan's emperor and empress have made their first trip to the disaster zone since the earthquake and tsunami destroyed much of the country's north-east coast.

Quake victims suffer more with aftershocks

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:52:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 14 (UPI) -- The barrage of aftershocks from the March 11 disaster in Japan is raising concerns about the impact on the already rattled victims, doctors say.

New quake reported off Honshu

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:52:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 14 (UPI) -- Japan's quake-ruined Honshu Island was hit by a 6.1-magnitude offshore temblor Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

New quake reported off Honshu

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:45:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 14 (UPI) -- Japan's quake-ruined Honshu Island was hit by a 6.1-magnitude offshore temblor Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. As workers battled the nuclear crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi plant on the island while facing unrelenting...

Japan emperor visits disaster zone

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:42:00 +0200

Japan's emperor and empress have made their first trip to the disaster zone since the earthquake and tsunami destroyed much of the country's north-east coast.

Japan emperor visits disaster zone

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:42:00 +0200

Japan's emperor and empress have made their first trip to the disaster zone since the earthquake and tsunami destroyed much of the country's north-east coast.

Japan emperor visits disaster zone

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:39:00 +0200

Japan's emperor and empress have made their first trip to the disaster zone since the earthquake and tsunami destroyed much of the country's north-east coast.

Japan emperor visits disaster zone

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:36:00 +0200

Japan's emperor and empress have made their first trip to the disaster zone since the earthquake and tsunami destroyed much of the country's north-east coast.

102-year-old man in Japan's nuclear fall-out zone kills himself rather than leave home

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:32:00 +0200

The centenarian lived in the village of Iitate, which until earlier this week was declared safe from radiation pouring from the crippled nuclear plant at Fukushima.

Japan emperor makes first trip to disaster zone

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:29:00 +0200

Japan's emperor and empress have made their first trip to the disaster zone since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami destroyed much of the country's northeast coast.

Emperor makes first trip to disaster zone

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:26:00 +0200

JAPAN'S emperor and empress have made their first trip to the disaster zone since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

Countries pledge to learn lessons from Fukushima

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:19:00 +0200

Countries wrapping up a nuclear safety meeting are pledging to learn lessons from the Japanese reactor crisis triggered by last month's devastating earthquake.

Toshiba May Beat Profit Estimate Despite Quake

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:18:00 +0200

Toshiba's fiscal-year net profit may beat its prior $1.2 billion forecast, its president said, despite the massive earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan last month.

Japan: Debris causing high radiation?

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:13:00 +0200

Japanese authorities say high radiation readings from one of the spent fuel pools at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant may be caused by radioactive debris from outside rather than from damage to the fuel rods inside.

Aborigines to block uranium mining after Japan disaster

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:09:00 +0200

SINCE JAPAN’S Fukushima nuclear plant began leaking radiation after last month's earthquake and tsunami, those watching with consternation have included the Mirarr Aboriginal people of Australia's Northern Territory, who are determined to limit uranium mining on their land despite the promise of vast riches.

Japan emperor makes first trip to disaster zone

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:08:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's emperor and empress have made their first trip to the disaster zone since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami destroyed much of the country's northeast coast. Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visited two evacuation shelters Thursday in Asahi city, about 86 kilometers (54 miles) east of Tokyo near the Pacific coast.

Make or Breaker: Can a Tsunami Warning System Save Lives During an Earthquake?

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:08:00 +0200

It was a through-the-looking-glass moment for Chris Goldfinger, sitting in a meeting about Sumatran earthquakes on a recent Friday afternoon in Chiba, Japan, on the outskirts of Tokyo. The floor started heaving as if a switch flipped. That terrible shaking turned out to be the magnitude 9.0 Sendai temblor, tsunami-maker and devastator.

Business recovery 'too slow' in devastated Japan

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:00:00 +0200

The Japanese government is being urged to work faster to restore infrastructure and boost business confidence in the wake of last month's tsunami and earthquake as well as the ongoing nuclear crisis.

Police search for bodies around Japan nuke plant

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:59:00 +0200

Hundreds of police hunted Thursday for up to 1,000 bodies believed buried in rubble near Japan's tsunami-flooded nuclear plant, searching for the first time within a narrow circle around the radiation-leaking complex.

Calls grow for Japan PM to quit in wake of quake

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:49:00 +0200

Japan's fragile post-disaster political truce unravelled on Thursday as the head of the main opposition party called on unpopular PM Naoto Kan to quit over his handling of the country's natural calamities and a nuclear crisis.

Kyodo Industry Brief (April 14) -2-

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:49:00 +0200

TOKYO - ---------- Sanyo Foods joins hands with major Russian instant noodle maker TOKYO - Sanyo Foods Co. s...

Calls grow for Japan PM to quit in wake of quake

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:43:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's fragile post-disaster political truce unravelled on Thursday as the head of the main opposition party called on unpopular Prime Minister Naoto Kan to quit over his handling of the country's natural calamities and a nuclear crisis.

Japan forecasters fear another huge quake

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:41:00 +0200

Japanese government scientists are concerned that another massive earthquake could be on the way. Aftershocks are continuing to shake Japan’s northeast coast on an almost daily basis; on Thursday morning a tremor measuring 6.1 was registered. “On March 11 (the day of the original earthquake and tsunami) there was an extremely large magnitude 7.

INTERVIEW-Burial of Japan reactors trickier than Chernobyl - pump firm

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:38:00 +0200

14 Apr 2011 08:10 Source: reuters // Reuters * Concrete encasing next logical step after cooling reactor * Fundamental differences between Fukushima and Chernobyl By Josie Cox AICHTAL, Germany, April 14 (Reuters) - Encasing reactors at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant in concrete would present much....

ANALYSIS-Japan global reputation avoids meltdown, risks ahead

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:38:00 +0200

14 Apr 2011 09:51 Source: reuters // Reuters * South Korea harsh in criticism, China measured * Failure to turn corner will erode synmpathy * Nuclear ambitions force Asia to restrain criticism By Linda Sieg and Paul Eckert April 14 (Reuters) - Japan's triple calamity of a huge earthquake, tsunami....

Police search for bodies around Japan nuke plant

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:38:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Hundreds of police hunted Thursday for up to 1,000 bodies believed buried in rubble near Japan's tsunami-flooded nuclear plant, searching for the first time within a narrow circle around the radiation-leaking complex. Police said falling radiation levels have allowed them to go inside a....

New nuke plant glitch as Japan searches for dead

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:07:00 +0200

Hitch in spent fuel rod cooling tank spikes radiation as police take grim search inside evacuation zone

Kyodo News, 2 Partners Launch Online Site on Facebook for Donations from Abroad

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:53:00 +0200

TOKYO April 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 14 , K.K. Kyodo News, Japan Platform (an NGO for disaster relief) and PayPal (a leading global online payment platform) set up a donation window on the Facebook website (Heart to Heart Japan311) that can receive relief money quicker and more securely....

Amid losses, Japan determined to reopen schools

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:36:00 +0200

ISHINOMAKI, Japan (AP) — Classes start in a week at Okawa Elementary School. But 74 of the 108 students will never come back. They died in last month's tsunami. All but one of the dozen teachers also perished. The school's main building is ripped open.

New Japan quake triggers tsunami evacuation

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:33:00 +0200

Japanese authorities evacuated the ravaged northeast of the country on Thursday after a new 7.4-magnitude quake sparked warnings of another tsunami.

Calls grow for Japan PM to quit in wake of quake

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:33:00 +0200

Japan Prime Minister Naoto Kan was called on to quit over his handling of the country's natural calamities and a nuclear crisis on Thursday.

Japan's Emperor visits disaster-stricken town

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:28:00 +0200

Japan’s Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko have visited the disaster-stricken town of Asahi in the Tiba prefecture on Thursday. Asahi, a coastal town of 70,000 residents, suffered a double blow on March 11 when it was hit by an earthquake and tsunami. 13 residents were killed and two went missing. The disaster flattened 900 houses.

Japanese Plant Operators Brace for Continuing Aftershocks

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:23:00 +0200

Hundreds of aftershocks have rattled Japan's northeastern coast since the massive 9.0 earthquake and tsunami on March 11

Drop in numbers of overseas buyers to Canton Fair expected

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:19:00 +0200

The world's largest trade fair, which is set to open Friday for its first session of 2011 in southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, is expected to have less overseas buyers than the last session due to the north African unrest, Japanese earthquake and global inflation, organizers said Thursday.

6.0 magnitude quake hits east Japan

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:19:00 +0200

An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale jolted eastern coast off Honshu, Japan at 14:08 p.m. Beijing Time, Thursday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.&$ &$Source: Xinhua&$ &$ &$ ...

Calls grow for Japan PM to quit in wake of quake

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:16:00 +0200

Calls grow for Japan PM to quit in wake of quake

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:15:00 +0200

Japan’s fragile post-disaster political truce unravelled on Thursday as the head of the main opposition party called on unpopular Prime Minister Naoto Kan to quit over his handling of the country’s natural calamities and a nuclear crisis.

Fresh nuke plant woes, as police search for bodies

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:11:00 +0200

A new glitch in the cooling of used fuel at Japan's crippled nuclear plant prompted a surge in radiation, but an overall decline in leaks allowed police Thursday to search for missing tsunami victims closer to the...

Fresh nuke plant woes, as police search for bodies

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:03:00 +0200

Japan appeal raises €6m

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:59:00 +0200

Thursday 14 April 2011 The Red Cross appeal for the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan raised €6m, the organisation said on Thursday. The money was raised during the national ...

Fresh nuke plant woes, as police search for bodies

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:58:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — A new glitch in the cooling of used fuel at Japan's crippled nuclear plant prompted a surge in radiation, but an overall decline in leaks allowed police Thursday to search for missing tsunami victims closer to the complex than ever before.

Japan quake toll rises to 13,456

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:42:00 +0200

The death toll from Japan's historic earthquake and tsunami neared the 13,500 mark Thursday, police reported.

People in the news

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:42:00 +0200

: Catherine Zeta-Jones's publicist says the Welsh-born actress has been treated for bipolar disorder. Jones, 41, won an Oscar for her work in the movie musical "Chicago" and a Tony Award for her performance in the revival of "A Little Night Music." She is married to film star Michael Douglas, who recently battled throat cancer.

Jordan urged to drop nuke plans after Japan crisis

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:38:00 +0200

Following the nuclear disaster in Japan, experts in Jordan want their energy-poor country to drop its ambitious plans to generate atomic power,

Six-point quake hits Japan’s eastern coast

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:37:00 +0200

14.04.2011, 12.24 TOKYO, April 14 (Itar-Tass) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 occurred off the eastern coast of the Japanese island of Honshu at 10.08 Moscow time on Thursday, the US Geological Service reported. The epicentre of the earthquake was situated 147 kilometres to the south-east....

Japan’s warning system gives seconds to prep for shake

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:14:00 +0200

Melinda, it's a matter of time (or lack thereof). The children get under their desks to protect themselves from falling ceiling tiles and possible glass shards. There simply isn't enough time to organize the children and get them out doors. And can you imagine the damage and injuries caused by simply telling the children to "go".

Japan quake and oil price rises dampen equities expectations

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:02:00 +0200

The earthquake in Japan and the rise in the oil price could affect growth in 2011, says Skandia Investment Group, as it increases emerging markets exposure. 2011-04-14 08:49 Donia O'Loughlin, FT Adviser/Financial Times

Marianas invites Japanese families to stay

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:47:00 +0200

Last Updated: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:06:00 +1000 The mayor of Rota, in the Northern Marianas (CNMI), says a number of Japanese families affected by last month's devastating tsunami and earthquake have accepted the islands' offer to host them. Melchor Mendiola told the Marianas Variety that since he....

Gaga to sing at MTV fundraiser for Japan

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:39:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 14 (UPI) -- U.S. pop star Lady Gaga has been booked to perform live at the MTV Video Music Aid Japan event to benefit the Japanese Red Cross, organizers said.

Canton Fair expected to see fewer overseas buyers

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:39:00 +0200

Oil hovers near US$107 in Asia Thursday(update)

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:38:00 +0200

SINGAPORE: Oil prices hovered above US$107 a barrel Thursday in Asia as a large drop in U.S. gasoline supplies suggested the two-month crude rally hasn't yet undermined consumer demand.

Japan appeal raises €6m

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:34:00 +0200

The Red Cross appeal for the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan raised €6m, the organisation said on Thursday.

Toyota to halt Europe production for 8 days

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:26:00 +0200

TOKYO -- Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it will suspend production in Europe for eight days due to parts shortages following last month's massive earthquake and tsunami in ...

UK aid: where does it go to and how has it changed since 1960? | Data | Vizualisation

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:25:00 +0200

Who does the UK give aid to - and how has it changed over time? • Get the data • See the interactive guide to this data Where does the UK spend its aid budget? And how has the geography of UK aid spending changed over time? In March, the UK launched the most extensive shake-up of aid in recent....

IAEA's latest status on reactors at Fukushima Nuclear Plant

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:00:00 +0200

IAEA's latest status on reactors at Fukushima Nuclear Plant : the situation at the Fukushima Daiichi plant remains very serious but there are early signs of recovery in some functions such as electrical power and instrumentation.

Sony considers two-week shutdown

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:45:00 +0200

Sony Corporation is considering shutting down some of its premises in Japan because of the ongoing power shortages.

Japanese emperor, empress visit disaster-hit city

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:36:00 +0200

Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visited a city hit by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in eastern Japan Thursday to meet with disaster victims

Toyota is third Japanese car maker to cut UK production

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:45:00 +0200

TOYOTA has become the third Japanese car maker to announce production cutbacks in UK factories as a result of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Ford cuts jobs in Victoria

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:40:00 +0200

Ford Australia is cutting around 240 jobs at its Geelong and Broadmeadows plants in Victoria.

Oil rebounds from 2 days of losses

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:35:00 +0200

Oil rebounded Wednesday from a two-day decline, ending an up-and-down trading day above $107 per barrel.

Japan to unify plastic bottles' Caps with "White Color"

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:29:00 +0200

The design of caps of plastic bottles will be unified with white solid color due to the influence of the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11.

Hard road ahead for Red Cross personnel in Japan

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:26:00 +0200

TOKYO: Eastern Japan's Tohoku region was the hardest hit by the March 11 earthquake. Red Cross officials said they had never seen such devastation before.

Strong earthquake hits northeast Japan

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:22:00 +0200

The undersea quake struck at 5:57 local time at a depth of just 11.2 kilometre, 190 kilometre east of Morioka on Honshu island.

Nissan to keep output during Japan holiday

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:18:00 +0200

Nissan Motor Co. says it will maintain output at two auto plants in Japan for three days during upcoming Golden Week holidays to make up for production losses.

Toyota to halt Europe production for 8 days

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:02:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it will suspend production in Europe for eight days due to parts shortages following last month's massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

National › 1st fish haul landed at Shiogama port since March 11 quake

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 06:51:00 +0200

Hundreds of tuna were landed Thursday at Shiogama port in Miyagi Prefecture, one of the biggest fishing bases in northeastern Japan, for the first time…

Japan nuke crisis continues to hit economy

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 06:43:00 +0200

Japan's nuclear crisis sent corporate confidence plunging to a record low in April and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned the risk to the world's third largest economy is firmly on the downside, with no end in sight to its nuclear disaster.

S.Korea seeks documentation on some food from Japan

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 06:37:00 +0200

14 Apr 2011 03:03 Source: reuters // Reuters SEOUL, April 14 (Reuters) - South Korea said on Thursday that it would ask the Japanese government for radiation safety documentation on imports of food from eight areas of Japan, as concerns about contamination mount following the country's March 11 earthquake and ensuing nuclear disaster.

Magnitude-6.1 earthquake hits off Japan's east coast: USGS

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 06:37:00 +0200

A magnitude-6.1 earthquake hit off the east coast of Honshu, Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey ( USGS) reported on its website on Wednesday. The temblor occurred at 5:57 a.m. local time Thursday (1957 GMT Wednesday), with a depth of 11.2 km. The epicenter was some 537 km northeast of Tokyo, and 190 km east of Morioka, Honshu, said the USGS.

Death toll reaches 13,392 from great quake-tsunami in Japan

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 06:37:00 +0200

The National Police Agency said on Wednesday that the March 11 earthquake and tsunami have left 13, 392 people dead and 15,133 others unaccounted for in Japan by 7:00 p.m. local time (1000 GMT). In Miyagi Prefecture, 8,190 people were killed, while 3,867 were killed in Iwate Prefecture.

Japan's nuclear crisis continues to hit economy

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 06:37:00 +0200

14 Apr 2011 01:49 Source: reuters // Reuters * Nuclear crisis draging Japan's economy down * IMF warns of more downside risk * Damaged fuel rods may be releasing radiation * Radiation in sea near crippled plant spikes By Shinichi Saoshiro and Izumi Nakagawa TOKYO, April 14 (Reuters) - Japan's....

Oil rebounds from 2 days of losses

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 06:35:00 +0200

NEW YORK: Oil rebounded Wednesday from a two-day decline, ending an up-and-down trading day above $107 per barrel.

State-owned China newspaper blasts Japan over nuclear crisis

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 06:15:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japan owes its neighbors an apology for failing to tell them about the severity of its nuclear crisis, a Chinese state newspaper said Wednesday, accusing the West of letting Tokyo off the hook.

World markets up despite deepening Japanese nuclear crisis

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 05:30:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - World stocks rose Wednesday despite Wall Street losses and Japan's declaration that its nuclear crisis is as severe as the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.

40 int'l artists feature at 2011 Fulong Sand Sculpture Festival

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 05:30:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Going into its fourth year, the highly anticipated 2011 Fulong Beach Sand Sculpture Festival will kickoff on May 1, featuring 41 sand-crafted pieces by 40 international artists.

World markets up despite deepening Japanese nuclear crisis

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 05:30:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - World stocks rose Wednesday despite Wall Street losses and Japan's declaration that its nuclear crisis is as severe as the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.

Quake Bogs Down a Tokyo Suburb

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 05:08:00 +0200

Hundreds of residents in the wealthy Tokyo suburb of Urayasu, built largely on reclaimed land, are still without some basic services more than a month after the powerful earthquake struck northern Japan.

Quake Bogs Down a Tokyo Suburb

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 05:08:00 +0200

Companies Vie for Plant-Closing Job

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 05:08:00 +0200

Hitachi and Toshiba submitted separate plans with their U.S. partners for cleaning up the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, in what is likely to be years-long—and expensive—work.

Japan's nuclear crisis continues to hit economy

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 05:04:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's nuclear crisis sent corporate confidence plunging to a record low in April and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned the risk to the world's third largest economy is firmly on the downside, with no end in sight to its nuclear disaster.

Quakes to continue in Japan

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 04:58:00 +0200

Another powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.1 on the Richter Scale occurred on Wednesday night on the east coast of the largest Japanese island of Honshu. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the epicenter of the earthquake was located 190 kilometers east of the city of Morioka in Iwate Prefecture.

Nuclear tragedy batters Japan’s growth outlook

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 04:52:00 +0200

Carmaker Toyota set to close five Europe plants temporarily due to parts shortage

Volkswagen mulls buying Isuzu: magazine

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 04:28:00 +0200

Volkswagen said a decision on a possible stake in Isuzu Motors was currently not on the agenda after a report it was considering buying all or part of the Japanese truckmaker. VW and MAN, the German truckmaker that is 30 percent owned by VW, also discussed the possibility of MAN taking a stake in....

Japan cuts economic view for 1st time in 6 months after quake

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 04:17:00 +0200

The Japanese government on Wednesday downgraded its assessment of the economy for the first time in six months following the devastating earthquake and tsunami. The Cabinet Office's monthly report said that exports, corporate profits and consumption had all been adversely affected by the March 11....

Japan's nuclear crisis continues to hit economy

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 04:06:00 +0200

Restoring Sendai’s Airport

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:46:00 +0200

On Wednesday, the airport in Sendai, Japan, reopened to commercial flights for the first time since the earthquake and tsunami struck on March 11.

6.5 magnitude quake hits off coast of Honshu

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:39:00 +0200

BEIJING: An earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter Scale hit off the east coast of Honshu of Japan at 3:57 a.m. Beijing Time Thursday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Centre.

TRACK AND FIELD/ Top sprint coach runs charity clinics

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:37:00 +0200

Japan's top short-distance running coach is conducting charity running classes throughout the country in a bid to collect donations for people affected by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Fukushima University track and field club head coach Kazuhisa Kawamoto--who has even taught Samurai Blue....

Architects roll up sleeves to help reconstruction

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:37:00 +0200

Renowned Japanese architects have gone back to their drawing boards to help quake survivors enjoy some comfort and privacy in evacuation centers and find a sense of community in their temporary housing units. Through their efforts, the architects have sought innovative solutions as they question the....

Shaken and stirred: Post-tsunami , Japan downgrades economy

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:34:00 +0200

With no sign of its worst atomic crisis ending soon, Japan on Wednesday downgraded assessment of its economy for the first time in six months as its workers battled to stabilize the radiation-leaking Fukushima nuclear plant in the tsunamiravaged northeast, which was jolted by a new quake of magnitude 5.

Mother identifies U.S. tsunami victim

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:21:00 +0200

CRESCENT CITY, Calif., April 13 (UPI) -- A woman says a body found washed ashore in Oregon is that of her son, the victim of a tsunami surge generated by Japan's March 11 earthquake.

Aborigines to block uranium mining after Japan disaster

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:20:00 +0200

Since Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant began leaking radiation after last month's earthquake and tsunami, those watching with consternation have included the Mirarr Aboriginal people of ...

Japan Tremors: TVs, home appliances to cost more; auto output to suffer

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:19:00 +0200

Japan Tremors: TVs, home appliances to cost more; auto output to sufferThe aftershocks of last month's massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan will rattle Indian consumers next month.

Domestic Lives: In the Shadow of ‘What If’

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 02:46:00 +0200

As the disaster in Japan looms large, a writer remembers growing up in the tiny town that houses Indian Point.

Another Strong Quake Strikes Off Tsunami-Hit Japan

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 02:35:00 +0200

Small business owners and laborers forced to leave their homes and jobs because of radiation leaking from Japan's tsunami-flooded nuclear plant rode a bus all the way to Tokyo on Wednesday to demand compensation from the plant's operator. People are increasingly growing frustrated with Tokyo Electric Power Co.

Economy to take a nosedive

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 02:24:00 +0200

This news was brought to you by www.7days.ae Japan downgraded its economic outlook for the first time in six months yesterday, citing a drop in production and consumer spending following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. The world’s third largest economy has shown “weakness” and will remain....

China state paper blasts Japan over nuclear crisis

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 02:09:00 +0200

BEIJING: Japan owes its neighbours an apology for failing to tell them about the severity of its nuclear crisis, a Chinese state newspaper said Wednesday, accusing the West of letting Tokyo off the hook. The English-language Global Times, which has ties to the ruling Communist party, also rounded....

221 in Japan to return home

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 02:08:00 +0200

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will help pay the air fare to bring home 221 Malaysians in the four prefectures affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Rubber declines

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 02:06:00 +0200

TOKYO - Rubber declined for a second day to the lowest level in more than a week. The retreat came after Toyota Motor Corp said it will halt car production in Europe later this month, boosting speculation that demand for tires will weaken.

Crude oil down on lower growth estimates

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 02:03:00 +0200

PETALING JAYA: Crude oil prices saw a setback yesterday after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) lowered its growth estimates for Japan and the United States.

Trader raises RM10,000 by selling his recording of Enka numbers to the public

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 02:03:00 +0200

GEORGE TOWN: Having been fascinated with the Japanese culture since he was young, businessman Albert Ong decided he had to do his part for the country after it was hit by the earthquake and tsunami on March 11.

World League volleyball games moved due to nuclear fears

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:57:00 +0200

TOKYO: Fears over Japan’s nuclear reactor crisis have led to six men’s World League volleyball matches to be moved overseas. The Japan Volleyball Association (JVA) said on Tuesday that Japan’s games with Germany, Russia and Bulgaria in June had to be moved after their opponents refused to travel.

China reminds Japan to share nuclear crisis info

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:57:00 +0200

BEIJING: China on Tuesday reiterated a request for Japan to quickly provide information on its nuclear crisis after Tokyo upgraded its emergency to a maximum seven, on a par with the Chernobyl disaster. Beijing has repeatedly asked that its neighbour be transparent about the impact of the March 11....

Mainland tourists big spenders overseas

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:51:00 +0200

More mainland tourists are expected to spend money on overseas travel this year, according to a report released to the national tourism authority on Tuesday.

Global growth concerns hit energy shares

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:51:00 +0200

SHANGHAI - Stocks on the Chinese mainland fell for a second day on Tuesday. The decline came on speculation inflation may have accelerated last month and as oil prices dropped amid concern that slowing global economic growth will curb fuel demand.

Chip sector bellwether ASML to see strong Q1 (Reuters)

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:47:00 +0200

Reuters - Dutch chip equipment maker ASML kicks off the European technology stocks first-quarter earnings season on Wednesday, when it is expected to report a profit surge due to strong demand for smartchips.

Chip sector bellwether ASML to see strong Q1

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:44:00 +0200

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Dutch chip equipment maker ASML kicks off the European technology stocks first-quarter earnings season on Wednesday, when it is expected to report a profit surge due to strong demand for smartchips.

Blanket support for disaster victims in Sendai

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:31:00 +0200

SEPANG: Malaysians have contributed10,000 blankets for earthquake and tsunami victims in Sendai, Japan.

US stocks slide after Japan raises crisis alert level

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:30:00 +0200

NEW YORK - The Dow Jones industrial average fell more than 100 points Tuesday after Japan raised the alert level on its nuclear crisis and Alcoa Inc. reported disappointing revenue growth. Energy ...

Toyota curbs production in Europe

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:30:00 +0200

Toyota is to stop production at five plants in Europe for several days in April and May because component supplies from Japan remain limited. The announcement comes a day after the Japanese car ...

Toyota Tells U.S. Dealers to Brace for Tighter Auto Supply

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:30:00 +0200

April 12 (Bloomberg) -- Toyota Motor Corp. told U.S. dealers that assembly disruptions triggered by last month’s record earthquake and tsunami in Japan may thin supplies of vehicles into the ...

Japan: No time to mourn | Editorial

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:20:00 +0200

It may take more than just one speech by the prime minister, Naoto Kan, to persuade Japan that the worst is now over Japan has been shaken by more than 400 strong aftershocks since the earthquake and tsunami hit a month ago. Hard on the heels of a collective silent prayer on Monday to mourn the loss....

Top in Category › More than 560,000 hotel reservations canceled after quake

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:15:00 +0200

As many as 560,000 people have canceled hotel reservations nationwide since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, the Japan Tourism Agency said Tuesday. As the…

Senators probe nuclear future in wake of Japan (Reuters)

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:15:00 +0200

Reuters - Senators on Tuesday pressed the country's top nuclear regulator about lessons that can be learned from Japan's nuclear disaster, especially at two nuclear plants in earthquake-prone California.

Sports › Ishikawa fired up for Japan season opener after Masters

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:15:00 +0200

Ryo Ishikawa's solid showing at the Masters Tournament has given him a major lift and the teen sensation said Tuesday he will be going all…

National › IAEA defends Japan's late upgrade of nuclear crisis

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:15:00 +0200

Japan's decision to wait until now to raise the ranking of its nuclear disaster to the most severe level on the global scale does not…

National › Japan confirms deaths of 23 foreigners in March 11 quake, tsunami

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:15:00 +0200

Japan has confirmed the deaths of 23 foreigners in the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck eastern and northeastern Japan on March 11, Chief Cabinet…

Senators probe nuclear future in wake of Japan

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:14:00 +0200

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senators on Tuesday pressed the country's top nuclear regulator about lessons that can be learned from Japan's nuclear disaster, especially at two nuclear plants in earthquake-prone California.

Asian shares off as Japan aftershocks renew fears

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:12:00 +0200

HONG KONG: Asian shares fell Tuesday after strong aftershocks in Japan following last month’s devastating quake-tsunami stoked fresh concerns over the nuclear crisis, while the yen also surged. Poor earnings from aluminium giant Alcoa in the United States and a weak lead from Wall Street saw....

Thirty-two days after disaster struck, Japan finally admits Fukushima is in same league as Chernobyl

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:10:00 +0200

Japan has ranked its nuclear crisis at the highest possible severity on an international scale, taking it to the same level as the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.

Saudis Adjust Oil Production as World Demand Fluctuates

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:10:00 +0200

The International Energy Agency left intact its 2011 demand forecast at 89.4 million barrels a day, up 1.6 percent from 2010.

Japanese food safe to eat, says PM

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:57:00 +0200

Last Updated: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 07:46:00 +1000 The Japanese Prime Minister, Naoto Kan, says produce from the region around the damaged Fukushima plant is safe to eat despite radiation leaks. He says radiation levels are now declining and consuming local products is one way to support the area.

10 U.S. stocks investors are betting will fall

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:49:00 +0200

Several equities listed on the NYSE had rapid increases in short interest during the last half of March, some by as much as 233%

Body of tsunami victim washes up in Oregon

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:44:00 +0200

12 Apr 2011 20:02 Source: reuters // Reuters PORTLAND, Ore, April 12 (Reuters) - The body of a young man swept out to sea in California by a surge from Japan's tsunami last month has washed up on the Oregon coast, some 300 miles (480 km) away, authorities said on Tuesday.

Body of California man killed by tsunami found in Oregon

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:04:00 +0200

The body of a man washed out to sea last month when the tsunami from Japan hit the Northern California coast has been found 530 kilometres in Oregon near the mouth of the Columbia River, the Oregon State Medical Examiner's Office said Tuesday. Dental records showed that the body found April 2 at....

Body found 500km away

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:02:00 +0200

Dustin Weber had just moved to fix up a house given to him by his grandmother. But his life ended while taking photos.

Tsunami batters Japanese service sector

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:01:00 +0200

By Lindsay Whipp and Jonathan Soble in Tokyo Published: April 8 2011 16:33 | Last updated: April 8 2011 16:33 Sentiment among workers in Japan’s service sector plunged by the fastest pace on record last month as consumers cut spending following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

Analysis: Manufacturing: High and dry

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:01:00 +0200

A s news of the massive earthquake and tsunami in northern Japan broke a month ago, David Cox watched with horror at the devastation being wrought on millions of lives. He also felt a rising sense of trepidation about the impact of the disaster on his business.

21:26 on 13 April, 2011 UTC

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:43:00 +0200

Rota offers refuge for Japanese quake, tsunami victims Posted at 21:26 on 13 April, 2011 UTC The Mayor of Rota in the Northern Marianas has offered to accommodate around 200 Japanese affected by the devastating earthquake and tsunami last month. In a letter printed in at least one newspaper in....

Amid losses, Japan to reopen schools

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:25:00 +0200

All along Japan's battered northeastern coast, schools have been heavily damaged or converted to shelters, and families are without jobs, permanent homes or cars.

National › Ministry to boost number of school counselors for disaster-hit children

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:20:00 +0200

The education ministry decided Wednesday to dispatch an additional more than 1,000 school counselors to areas hit by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami disaster…

Japan economy to take hit, first in 6 months

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:19:00 +0200

Japan cut the outlook for its economy yesterday for the first time in six months, saying last month's disaster would hurt growth. The total cost of the quake and tsunami has been estimated at US$300 billion (S$377 billion), making it the...

One love

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:19:00 +0200

There is more help for Japan in its time of crisis. A new charity event joins the long list of efforts to raise money for the disaster-struck country. A celebrity photo fund-raising campaign titled Because We Are One will be launching tomorrow...

Grace under stress

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:58:00 +0200

Recovery from the recent disaster stands to be a wrenching, somewhat birth-like process for the Japanese. The process will give wing to new divisions.

Analysis: Manufacturing: High and dry

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:34:00 +0200

As news of the massive earthquake and tsunami in northern Japan broke a month ago, David Cox watched with horror at the devastation being wrought on millions of lives. He also felt a rising sense of trepidation about the impact of the disaster on his business.

No new emergency: Japan

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:31:00 +0200

P. S. Suryanarayana SINGAPORE: Japan is assuring the international community that the mark-up of nuclear radiation crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant “is not due to any new emergency” there. The crisis, triggered by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, was reclassified on Tuesday as being....

Japan nuclear crisis on same level as Chernobyl

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:06:00 +0200

Japan raised the severity level of the crisis at its crippled nuclear plant Tuesday to rank it on par with the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, citing cumulative radiation leaks.

Business › UD Trucks suspends vehicle production again due to lack of parts

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:50:00 +0200

UD Trucks Corp suspended its vehicle production again Wednesday due to disruptions in parts supply after resuming assembly in late March following the March 11…

Vietnam Prepares 25 Tsunami Alert Models

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:33:00 +0200

13 de abril de 2011, 15:32 Hanoi, Apr 13 (Prensa Latina) Vietnamese authorities are putting the finishing touches on 25 tsunami alarm and response models, and they will be tested during a massive disaster drill later this year.

Extra 1000 school counsellors for Japan's disaster areas

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:24:00 +0200

Last Updated: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:55:00 +1000 Japan will send an additional 1,000 school counsellors to areas hit by the massive earthquake and tsunami to provide psychological support to children. 28,000 people are dead or missing and 150,000 others are still sheltering in evacuation centres in the affected areas, among them many children.

Spain turn down Copa America invitation

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:13:00 +0200

World and European champions Spain have turned down an invitation to play in this year's Copa America due to their busy timetable, the Spanish soccer federation (RFEF) said today. The ...

Tokyo Suburb Struggles to Restore Services

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:04:00 +0200

Streamlined approach to U.S. preparedness

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:14:00 +0200

The administration has released a new presidential policy directive on national preparedness; the directive, the result of a comprehensive review of national preparedness policy, replaces Homeland Security Presidential Directive 8; the administration says that the directive seeks to move away from....

Japan quake toll rises to 13,392

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:12:00 +0200

The devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan March 11 has left 13,392 people dead, while 15,133 were still unaccounted for till Wednesday evening, the National Police Agency said.

American Red Cross Adds Five New Members to Celebrity Cabinet

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:11:00 +0200

Award-winning actress, talk show personality and music artists join 35 other celebrity Red Cross supporters. WASHINGTON April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Five celebrities join the American Red Cross National Celebrity Cabinet, a group of celebrity supporters who promote Red Cross services by....

Japan's nuclear evacuees demand compensation

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:48:00 +0200

Workers forced to leave their homes and jobs because of radiation fears are demanding compensation from Japan's tsunami-flooded nuclear plant.

Japan sets up reconstruction planning structure

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:44:00 +0200

Japan has announced that three newly created bodies will be in charge of Japan's reconstruction: a 15-member panel of experts called the Reconstruction Design Council which will offer plans and programs for reconstruction; a cabinet task force, in which all cabinet members will be members, which....

Japanese Tsunami Debris Will Reach US

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:24:00 +0200

From the subsequent tsunami to the radiation leakage at Fukushima, the aftermath of last month’s earthquake in Japan has been beyond extensive. Now scientists say that the residual repercussions of the disaster will...

Turkish ports lack radiation checks for Japanese imports

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:18:00 +0200

No precautions for radiation are in place for products imported from Japan to İzmir, reported the daily Radikal on Tuesday.

Latest News : Japan declares nuclear crisis at level of Chernobyl

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:08:00 +0200

Japan declares nuclear crisis at level of Chernobyl TOKYO - Japan's nuclear regulators raised the severity level of the crisis at a stricken nuclear plant Tuesday to rank it on par with the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, citing the amount of radiation released in the accident.

Recovery in Japan: Will it be heavy-handed or hands-off?

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:57:00 +0200

Japan's leaders have two contrasting models for disaster recovery from recent history: post-Katrina New Orleans or post-earthquake Kobe, Japan. But Japan needs an approach that strikes a balance between authoritarian takeover and laissez-faire makeover.

Dr Singh, Russian president discuss nuke safety

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:45:00 +0200

In the backdrop of nuclear radiation fears in Japan after a tsunami, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Wednessay discussed the need for reviewing safety mechanisms of atomic reactors of the two countries besides pushing for safety reviews of such facilities at international level.

Japan nuclear plant evacuees demand compensation

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:42:00 +0200

Small business owners and laborers forced to leave their homes and jobs because of radiation leaking from Japan's tsunami-flooded nuclear plant ...

Flawed earthquake predictions gave Fukushima a false sense of security

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:24:00 +0200

Japanese put their faith in a system that has consistently failed to predict the risk of major earthquakes, says scientist The crippled nuclear power plant at Fukushima in Japan might have survived last month's natural disaster had the government not put faith in a flawed earthquake prediction system, a leading scientist has claimed.

Family relieved US tsunami victim's body found

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:11:00 +0200

The state medical examiner's office in Portland announced Tuesday that dental records confirmed the body found in Oregon was Dustin Weber.

Secretary's Travel

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:05:00 +0200

April 13: Secretary Clinton travels to Berlin, Germany, April 13-15 for several meetings, including an informal NATO Foreign Ministerial meeting, and will receive the Walther Rathenau Prize. The Secretary then goes to Seoul, Republic of Korea from April 16-17, and will then visit Tokyo, Japan, on April 17.

Clinton to visit Japan on April 17

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:04:00 +0200

Politics 4/13/2011 6:08:00 PM TOKYO, April 13 (KUNA) -- US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will visit Japan on Sunday, the Japanese Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday. During her one-day stay, Clinton will hold talks with Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan and Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto, the ministry said in a statement.

Bouncing back and reaching higher

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:02:00 +0200

It's been a tough couple of years for Yohji Yamamoto. Arguably Japan's most prominent fashion designer, Yamamoto, who broke into the European fashion arena in the early 1980s, filed for bankruptcy in 2009 after years of aggressive expansion in the United States and Europe.

Fashion designer Saleem d'Aronville

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:02:00 +0200

Saleem d'Aronville is a British fashion designer based in Tokyo. In 2003, he launched Orihica, a brand he developed for Aoki Holdings Inc., one of Japan's top fashion retailers. As its creative director, Saleem built Orihica into a major label with 65 stores around the country.

Disaster batters Japan's economy

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:46:00 +0200

Japan has lowered its assessment of the country's economy for the first time in six months, as it begins to quantify the tremendous toll twin disasters have brought to the island nation.

Winning hearts and minds, not land

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:42:00 +0200

Until the Middle Ages, Japan was a poor, undeveloped country whose central government had no control over local governments. During the Joseon Dynasty (1392?1897), Koreans looked down on the Japanese because Korea had a highly developed spiritual culture based on the teachings of Chu Tzu.

Amid losses, Japan determined to reopen schools

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:42:00 +0200

ISHINOMAKI, Japan (AP) The tsunami killed 74 of the 108 students at Okawa Elementary School and all but one of the dozen teachers. The main building is ripped open, with trees jammed into second-floor classrooms, and the gym and playground have been reduced to muddied concrete foundations.

Fukushima workers make progress in tackling reactor

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:40:00 +0200

Emergency workers at the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan have made progress in their vital effort to repair the cooling system. By fixing a container at the end of a mechanical arm, they have ...

Japan nuclear plant evacuees demand compensation

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:39:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) Small business owners and laborers forced to leave their homes and jobs because of radiation leaking from Japan's tsunami-flooded nuclear plant rode a bus all the way to Tokyo on Wednesday to demand compensation from the plant's operator. People are increasingly growing frustrated with Tokyo Electric Power .

Stress levels rise in rattled Japan

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:31:00 +0200

The words "Ganbaro Nippon" -- "Be strong, Japan" -- shine down on the nation's capital nightly from the soaring steel of the landmark Tokyo Tower.

15:35 Japan says nuclear crisis stabilising

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:24:00 +0200

The operator of Japan's crippled nuclear plant said today it was still working on a detailed plan to end the country's nuclear crisis a month after it began, as tests showed radiation levels in the sea near the complex had spiked. Engineers moved a step closer to emptying highly radioactive water....

Ty® Donates $2 Million to Japan for Earthquake & Tsunami Relief

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:11:00 +0200

Ty has also partnered with Save the Children to create an exclusive HOPE FOR JAPAN Beanie Boo . Mr. Warner will also contribute $1 million to the Save the Children Foundation on behalf of the HOPE FOR JAPAN Beanie Boo. “I am deeply moved by the disaster in Japan.

Sanrio®, Inc. and Ty Announce Collaboration to Aid in Disaster Relief to Japan and Pacific

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:11:00 +0200

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - (Business Wire) Sanrio, Inc., and its beloved Hello Kitty character have been an important part of the Japanese culture for over 50 years. In their ongoing disaster relief efforts to earthquake stricken Japan and the Pacific nations affected by the tsunami, the North American subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sanrio, Co.

Japan nuclear plant evacuees demand compensation (updated))

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:56:00 +0200

Fukushima: Not Chernobyl, but bad enough

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:48:00 +0200

The 1986 Chernobyl accident was far worse than Fukushima has been. But the issues it raises are the same -- quality of industrial design, the potential for human error, the threat of natural disaster, and the disposal of long-term radioactive waste.

Tepco Planning Provisional Payments

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:30:00 +0200

Tokyo Electric Power plans to offer provisional compensation payments to meet the immediate needs of people affected by the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, the company president said.

Insurer Losses From Japan May Approach $34 Billion

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:30:00 +0200

The Japan earthquake and tsunami will cost insurers $21 billion to $34 billion, making it the most expensive disaster for insurers since Hurricane Katrina in 2005, according to a new estimate from a catastrophe-modeling company.

Sex trial jury fail to reach verdict Doctor Who's the daddy... Toyota hit by quake delays

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:29:00 +0200

THE jury in the trial of a man accused of having sex with a 16-year-old girl retired having failed to reach a verdict.

TEPCO president mentions compensation plan for victims

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:16:00 +0200

The president of Tokyo Electric Power Company, the business at the heart of Japan's nuclear crisis, is scheduled to speak to the media Wednesday, a day after the situation there was designated a Chernobyl-level nuclear accident.

Japanese seismologists 'too blinkered'

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:15:00 +0200

Japan's seismologists were so entrenched in outdated beliefs that they became blinkered to the risk of the March 11 mega-quake, an expert claims.

Toyota plans European shutdown

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:15:00 +0200

Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it will suspend production in Europe for eight days due to parts shortages following last month's massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Japan nuclear plant evacuees demand compensation

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:11:00 +0200

Amid losses, Japan determined to reopen schools

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:05:00 +0200

ISHINOMAKI, Japan (AP) — The tsunami killed 74 of the 108 students at Okawa Elementary School and all but one of the dozen teachers. The main building is ripped open, with trees jammed into second-floor classrooms, and the gym and playground have been reduced to muddied concrete foundations. Classes start in a week.

Japanese grapple with stress of natural, nuclear disasters

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:01:00 +0200

The words "Ganbaro Nippon" -- "Be strong, Japan" -- shine down on the nation's capital nightly from the soaring steel of the landmark Tokyo Tower.

Japan nuclear plant evacuees demand compensation

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:45:00 +0200

Flights resume at Japan airport hit by tsunami

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:38:00 +0200

The first flight in more than a month touched down at a coastal airport swamped by Japan's monstrous tsunami, potentially boosting relief and recovery efforts in a battered region still grappling with the world's worst nuclear accident since the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.

Electronics drag export growth

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:37:00 +0200

SAMAHANG Basketbol ng Pilipinas executive director Sonny Barrios said Tuesday that he is upbeat on the Smart-Gilas Pilipinas’ chances of winning the 2011 Fiba Asia Cup, which the country will host starting May 28.

Japan equates nuclear crisis severity to Chernobyl

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:32:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) – Japan ranked its nuclear crisis at the highest possible severity on an international scale — the same level as the 1986 Chernobyl disaster — even as it insisted Tuesday that radiation leaks are declining at its tsunami-crippled nuclear plant.

JAPAN - Tsunami and nuclear crisis force Tokyo to downgrade economic forecast

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:23:00 +0200

Government releases expected assessment. Recovery remains uncertain because of the nuclear crisis and the power shortfall. However, the country wants to get back on its feet, and experts agree that growth should be back by the end of the year. Toyota suspends production in five European plants.

Japan nuclear plant evacuees demand compensation

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:18:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Small business owners and laborers forced to leave their homes and jobs because of radiation leaking from Japan's tsunami-flooded nuclear plant rode a bus all the way to Tokyo on Wednesday to demand compensation from the plant's operator. People are increasingly growing frustrated with Tokyo Electric Power Co.

Raised €3,300 for Japanese 'quake appeal

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:14:00 +0200

BERNADETTE Cassidy is a business studies lecturer in DkIT whose son Ronan, a young man from Dundalk, was teaching in a school in Sendai when the unprecedented earthquake and ensuing tsunami hit the north eastern coastline of Japan.

Japan urged to take aggressive economic action post-quake

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:13:00 +0200

The Japanese government is being urged to make concrete plans to support the economy as it struggles in the aftermath of last month's earthquake and tsunami.

Toyota to halt Europe production for 8 days

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:10:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it will suspend production in Europe for eight days due to parts shortages following last month's massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The move underscored how the supply crunch in the wake of the March 11 twin disasters is affecting Toyota's operations beyond Japan.

Fukushima crisis raised to level 7, still no Chernobyl

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:04:00 +0200

Japan has decided that the situation at Fukushima Daiichi is a level 7 incident, on a par with Chernobyl. What has changed?

Japan tsunami video: panic as people flee for their lives

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:54:00 +0200

New footage has emerged of Japanese residents trying desperately to outrun the incoming tsunami, as huge torrents of water crash through a coastal town carrying houses and people in its wake.

Japan raises nuclear crisis to highest danger level

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:50:00 +0200

TOKYO | Japan's government on Tuesday raised the crisis level of its damaged nuclear facility at Fukushima to 7, the highest level placing the monthlong emergency on a par with the 1986 Chernobyl disaster in Ukraine, the world's worst nuclear accident. But the government tried to downplay the gravity .

Alterra Provides Preliminary Loss Estimates for Japanese Quake and Tsunami

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:38:00 +0200

HAMILTON, Bermuda - (Business Wire) Alterra Capital Holdings Limited (“Alterra”) (NASDAQ: ALTE; BSX: ALTE.BH) today announced that its initial loss estimate from the March 11, 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan is in the range of $60 million to $100 million, pretax and net of reinsurance and reinstatement premiums.

JAPAN : Japan's economy feels effect of crisis

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:36:00 +0200

Japan The Japanese government has downgraded the outlook for the world's third largest economy for the first time in six months due to the impact of the earthquake and on-going nuclear crisis, The announcement comes as another strong aftershock from the 9.0-magnitude quake that struck the northeast coast over a month ago hit the disaster region.

Speeches: 20th Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:32:00 +0200

20th Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Remarks John Bargeron Deputy Director , Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs U.S. Opening Statement Vienna, Austria April 11, 2011 Mr. Chairman, thank you for the floor. We are pleased to see you leading our work today....

Japan downgrades economic outlook

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:28:00 +0200

Government cuts assessment of the economy in the wake of the twin natural disasters that hit the country on March 11.

Fukushima workers make progress in tackling reactor

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:23:00 +0200

Emergency workers at the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan have made progress in their vital effort to repair the cooling system. By fixing a container at the end of a mechanical arm, they have managed to pump out a sample of highly radioactive water. Eventually they hope to empty the reactor.

JAPAN: Difficult Shift From Aid Donor to Recipient

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:55:00 +0200

April has traditionally being the time for ‘hanami' or cherry blossom festivals here when millions of Japanese hold parties under the pink flowering trees in parks and streets lit up gaily by lanterns.

The World from Berlin: 'Japan Could Have Recognized Scope of Fukushima Disaster Weeks Ago'

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:52:00 +0200

Japan's decision to categorize Fukushima as a "level 7" accident has been welcomed by observers who feel that the Japanese government has not been open enough about the disaster. But German commentators say the re-classification should have been done weeks ago.

Radioactive water removal starts

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:48:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 13 (UPI) -- Amid unrelenting aftershocks, workers at Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant began removing its radioactive water even as the severity rating was increased.

Minuscule levels of plutonium detected in S Korea's seawater

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:46:00 +0200

Minuscule levels of plutonium have been detected in waters off the Korean peninsula, a state-run nuclear safety agency said Wednesday. Traces of plutonium, a man-made radioactive material hazardous to human health, was found in 12 of 23 spots examined from March 26 through April 9, but the amounts....

Radioactive water removal starts

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:42:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 13 (UPI) -- Amid unrelenting aftershocks, workers at Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant began removing its radioactive water even as the severity rating was increased. As official and other apologies to residents of Fukushima prefecture continued...

Schools set to reopen as Japan recovers

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:16:00 +0200

Japan is determined to move ahead with the start of the new school year in April, even as some parents and children still grieve for those lost in the tsunami.

Amid loss, Japan determined to reopen schools

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:15:00 +0200

ISHINOMAKI, Japan (AP) — The March 11 tsunami killed 74 of the 108 students at Okawa Elementary School and all but one of the dozen teachers. The main building is ripped open, with trees jammed into second floor classrooms, and the gym and playground have been reduced to muddied concrete foundations.

Toyota to halt production in Europe, Turkey

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:14:00 +0200

Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it will suspend production in Europe and Turkey for eight days due to parts shortages following last month's massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Toyota suspends production at its UK plants for eight days due to parts shortages after Japan tsunami and earthquake

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:13:00 +0200

The firm announced today that it would suspend production at the vehicle factory in Burnaston, Derbyshire and the engine plant in Deeside, north Wales

Toyota suspends production at its UK plants for eight days due to parts shortages after Japan tsunami and earthquake

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:12:00 +0200

The firm announced today that it would suspend production at the vehicle factory in Burnaston, Derbyshire and the engine plant in Deeside, north Wales

Skymark Airlines plans 'Narita Shuttle' LCC; ANA-led LCC makes a move

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:05:00 +0200

In a dramatic escalation of low-cost competition in Japan, Skymark Airlines announced plans on 12-Apr-2011 to launch an LCC operation called the "Narita Shuttle". Skymark will become the first LCC to open a hub at Narita with the launch expected several months ahead of All Nippon Airways' planned LCC JV at Kansai.

Japan's Economic Recovery Stalls

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:55:00 +0200

The Japanese economy is no longer on a recovery path because of the impact of the devastating earthquake on March 11, the government said in its monthly economic report, vowing to compile an extra budget to support reconstruction efforts.

Toyota suspends European production for eight days due to parts shortages after Japan tsunami and earthquake

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:49:00 +0200

The move underscored how the supply crunch in the wake of the March 11 twin disasters is affecting Toyota's operations beyond Japan.

China nuclear watchdog says Japan crisis no Chernobyl

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:48:00 +0200

Japan has put its nuclear calamity in the same category as the world's worst nuclear disaster.

Semiconductor equipment maker ASML says profits triple to €395 million, downplays Japan effect

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:40:00 +0200

AMSTERDAM - ASML Holding NV, Europe's largest supplier of equipment to computer chip makers such as Intel and Samsung, says its first quarter earnings more than tripled on strong customer ...

The BRICS vow: Fight trade protectionism

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:38:00 +0200

Five fastest growing economies, including India, on Wednesday vowed to oppose trade protectionism as they agreed to coordinate their positions in the multilateral fora, including the G-20 and climate change negotiations, to uphold the interests of developing countries.

BRICS vows to oppose trade protectionism

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:37:00 +0200

The Economic and Trade Ministers committed to "oppose trade protectionism in all its forms," said a joint press release.

Fitch Revises Down Global Economic Forecasts

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:34:00 +0200

Due to Higher Oil Prices; Recovery Still On Track April 08, 2011: Despite the global economic recovery proceeding on track, Fitch Ratings has revised down its global growth forecasts in its latest quarterly Global Economic Outlook (GEO) publication. This is mainly a reflection of rising oil prices....

ASML quarterly profits soar, record year expected

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:32:00 +0200

Dutch firm ASML, a global supplier of computer chip-making systems, predicted Wednesday a record year ahead as it posted quarterly profits of 395 million euros, almost four times...

Disaster batters Japan's economy

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:24:00 +0200

13 April 2011 Japan has lowered its assessment of the country's economy for the first time in six months, as it begins to quantify the tremendous toll twin disasters have brought to the island nation.

TEPCO president apologizes again after nuclear crisis upgraded

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:24:00 +0200

13 April 2011 The president of Tokyo Electric Power Company, the business at the heart of Japan's nuclear crisis, apologized again Wednesday, a day after the situation there was designated a Chernobyl-level nuclear accident.

UPDATE1: Edano aware in March that nuke crisis could be raised to worst level

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:59:00 +0200

TOKYO - Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said Wednesday he was aware in late March of the possibility tha...

Kyodo Industry Brief (April 13) -2-

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:59:00 +0200

TOKYO - ---------- Takeda, Samyang to study DDS platform technology for RNAi therapeutics OSAKA - Takeda Pha...

U.S. helps reopen tsunami-battered Japan airport

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:47:00 +0200

1st flight into Sendai in more than a month touches down, thanks to the quiet help of 280 U.S. troops

Disaster batters Japan's economy

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:39:00 +0200

Japan has lowered its assessment of the country's economy for the first time in six months, as it begins to quantify the tremendous toll twin disasters have brought to the island nation.

Japan raises nuclear crisis level

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:32:00 +0200

Japan raises the severity rating of its nuclear crisis to the highest level, but says radiation leakage is a 10th of that from the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:30:00 +0200

evacuees (L-R) Sizuko Kawasaki , 66, with her daughter Mayumi Kawasaki, 39, and grandson Kazutoku, 4, waiting for a bus to evacuation center in the devastated coastal town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan on 11 April 2011 a month after the March 11 disaster .

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:30:00 +0200

Corp. will stop production at almost all of its North American factories for four to five days this month because of disruption to parts supplies from due to the Great East Japan Earthquake . The company said Friday that 12 of its 13 assembly and components factories in the and Mexico would be....

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:30:00 +0200

* Scenario needs to be revised after latest quake * Current scenario based on 7.3 magnitude quake * Major companies unlikely to move out of capital By Linda Sieg April 10 (Reuters) - More than 10,000 people dead, hundreds of thousands injured, nearly one million buildings destroyed, millions forced to evacuate and a fifth of Japan's wiped out.

Japan hit by 7.1 aftershock on quake anniversary

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:30:00 +0200

Englishteacher in Japan when the 9...Margaret MinnicksRichmond Workplace Issues ExaminerMarch 26, 2011 Powerful aftershock hits Japan on 1 month anniversary of fourth largest quake Tony HakeApril 11, 2011 One month ago the fourth largest earthquake in the world since 1900 struck Japan bringing death and destruction to the nation.

Chinese mainland tourists big spenders overseas

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:28:00 +0200

More mainland tourists are expected to spend money on overseas travel this year, according to a report released to the national tourism authority on Tuesday. &$ &$ A Chinese tourist takes a photo with a whale in the background at an ocean park in San Diego, California, in October 2010.

Evacuees slam Japan nuclear plant operator

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:26:00 +0200

Angry residents forced from their homes near Japan's tsunami-stricken nuclear plant gathered in protest at the Tokyo headquarters of the plant's operator Wednesday demanding compensation.

Japan economy assessment down due to tsunami

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:24:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP): Japan downgraded its economic outlook for the first time in six months on Wednesday, citing a drop in production and consumer spending following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

Toyota cuts UK production due to Japanese quake

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:09:00 +0200

Toyota has become the third Japanese carmaker to announce production cuts in UK factories as a result of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.The firm has announced it will suspend production at its ...

Toyota cuts UK production after earthquakes

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:09:00 +0200

Toyota has become the third Japanese car maker to announce production cutbacks in UK factories as a result of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The firm announced today that it would ...

Japanese PM thanks Slovakia for post-earthquake help

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:08:00 +0200

One month after a devastating earthquake and tsunami hit Japan, Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan has sent a letter of thanks to all countries that expressed their sympathy and showed solidarity with his country.

World markets up in face of Japan nuclear worries

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:58:00 +0200

BEIJING (AP) — World stocks rose Wednesday despite Wall Street losses and Japan's declaration that its nuclear crisis is as severe as the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. Oil prices fell below $106 a barrel Wednesday in Asia as traders mulled whether higher fuel costs will undermine crude demand enough to stymie a two-month rally.

China state paper blasts Japan over nuclear crisis

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:58:00 +0200

Japan owes its neighbours an apology for failing to tell them about the severity of its nuclear crisis, a Chinese state newspaper said.

Toyota halts European production for 8 days

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:56:00 +0200

Toyota suffered a production loss of 260,000 cars in Japan from March 14 to April 8 alone. The disasters also cost production losses of 35,000 cars in North America.

UPDATE 1: Sendai Airport partially resumes domestic flights after quake

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:28:00 +0200

Sendai Airport partially resumed domestic flight operations on Wednesday after it was submerged by a tsunami following a massive earthquake last month, with a Japan Airlines flight arriving from Tokyo's Haneda airport in the morning. The airport opening is expected to make it easier for volunteers....

Toyota suspends UK car production

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:22:00 +0200

Toyota will suspend car production at its two UK plants for several days this month and in May because of parts shortages following last month's massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The world's number one car maker said today the move would affect five European plants - three assembly factories....

Top in Category › Disaster generates variety of new scams and swindles

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:21:00 +0200

Monetary donations for disaster victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami have been pouring into relief organizations at the rate of 4 billion yen…

Tsunami-hit airport resumes flights

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:19:00 +0200

Flights to the Japanese coastal city of Sendai have resumed, just over a month after a 32ft tsunami swamped the runways of its airport.

Tsunami-hit airport resumes flights

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:17:00 +0200

Flights to the Japanese coastal city of Sendai have resumed, just over a month after a 32ft tsunami swamped the runways of its airport.

Flights resume at Japan airport hit by tsunami

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:17:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The first flight in more than a month touched down Wednesday at a coastal airport swamped by Japan's monstrous tsunami, potentially boosting relief and recovery efforts in a battered region still grappling with the world's worst nuclear accident since the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.

ASML sees impact of Japan quake on customers

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:16:00 +0200

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Dutch chip equipment maker ASML, a bellwether for the European tech sector, said some customers were holding back on confirming orders because the Japan quake had disrupted their supply chain.

Tsunami-hit airport resumes flights

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:15:00 +0200

Flights to the Japanese coastal city of Sendai have resumed, just over a month after a 32ft tsunami swamped the runways of its airport.

Tokyo cuts UK production

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:09:00 +0200

LONDON, April 13 (KUNA) -- Toyota has become the third Japanese car maker to announce production cutbacks in UK factories as a result of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, it was confirmed here Wednesday. The firm announced today that it would suspend production at its two sites in this country....

Tsunami-hit airport resumes flights

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:06:00 +0200

Flights to the Japanese coastal city of Sendai have resumed, just over a month after a 32ft tsunami swamped the runways of its airport.

Tsunami-hit airport resumes flights

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:04:00 +0200

Flights to the Japanese coastal city of Sendai have resumed, just over a month after a 32ft tsunami swamped the runways of its airport.

Japan quake causes slowdown in PH car manufacturing

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:03:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines - The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) sees a temporary setback for the industry here as car brands in Japan move to pick up the pieces as a result of the massive earthquake and tsunami in March.

Tsunami-hit airport resumes flights

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:58:00 +0200

Flights to the Japanese coastal city of Sendai have resumed, just over a month after a 32ft tsunami swamped the runways of its airport.

Japan disaster hits world economy

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:57:00 +0200

Last Updated: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:25:00 +1000 The impact of Japan's earthquake and nuclear crisis is hitting the local and world economy. The government has downgraded its economic outlook and the Toyota company announced temporary plant shutdowns in Europe and America.

Japan hopes to minimise nuclear fears

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:56:00 +0200

With the level of nuclear crisis raised to the maximum, Japanese government has to focus on maintaining public trust.

Workers at stricken Japan nuclear plant make a little progress

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:53:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Workers on Wednesday were a step closer to emptying highly radioactive water from a crippled reactor, which would allow them to start repairing the cooling system crucial to bringing one of the world's worst nuclear crises under control.

Workers at stricken Japan nuclear plant make a little progress

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:47:00 +0200

"A month has passed. We need to take steps towards restoration and reconstruction," Prime Minister Naoto Kan has said

Family relieved after tsunami victim's body found

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:43:00 +0200

Jon Weber wants to remember his son peacefully soaking in a hot spring high in the Cascade Range, watching eagles soar overhead, not the fear the young man may have felt when he was violently swept out to sea by the tsunami...

Toyota feel effects of Japan's disaster

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:40:00 +0200

Wednesday, April 13, 2011 Toyota feel effects of Japan's disaster The impact of Japan's earthquake and nuclear crisis rippled through the economy today, when as Tokyo’s government downgraded its outlook, while car giant Toyota announced temporary plant shutdowns overseas. Another strong aftershock from the 9.

Deeside hit as Toyota cuts UK production

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:39:00 +0200

Toyota has become the third Japanese car maker to announce production cutbacks in UK factories as a result of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Family relieved after tsunami victim's body found

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:38:00 +0200

Horrifying footage of Japan Tsunami video shows life versus death race [VIDEO]

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:35:00 +0200

It's been a month since a massive earthquake triggered off a tsunami and a severe nuclear crisis at Fukushima Nuclear reactor hit Japan, killing thousands of people, rendering millions homeless and leaving scores of people exposed to nuclear radiation and life threatening injuries.

Tsunami-hit sirport resumes flights

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:34:00 +0200

4/13/2011 - 7:58:18 AM Flights to the Japanese coastal city of Sendai resumed today, just more than a month after a 32ft (10m) tsunami swamped the runways of its airport. Sendai airport staff stood waving on the tarmac today as passengers emerged from a JAL Express flight.

Another Strong Quake Strikes Off Tsunami-Hit Japan

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:29:00 +0200

The first flight in more than a month touched down Wednesday at a coastal airport swamped by Japan's monstrous tsunami, potentially boosting relief and recovery efforts in a battered region still grappling with the world's worst nuclear accident since the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.

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Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:28:00 +0200

Rota offers refuge for Japanese quake, tsunami victims Posted at 07:18 on 13 April, 2011 UTC The Mayor of Rota in the Northern Marianas has offered to accommodate around 200 Japanese affected by the devastating earthquake and tsunami last month. In a letter printed in at least one newspaper in....

Flights resume at Japan airport hit by tsunami

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:27:00 +0200

Japan economy, Toyota feels effect of disaster

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:26:00 +0200

Impact of Japan s earthquake and nuclear crisis rippled through economy , when Govt downgraded its outlook and Toyota announced temporary plant shutdowns overseas.

Toyota cuts UK production after earthquakes

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:26:00 +0200

Toyota has become the third Japanese car maker to announce production cutbacks in UK factories as a result of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

TEPCO chief apologizes again

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:24:00 +0200

Report: Japanese tsunami hit over 100 "safe havens"

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:23:00 +0200

The March 11 tsunami swept away or flooded more than 100 evacuation spots designated by local governments in north-eastern Japan, a news report said Wednesday.

Japan economy, Toyota feels effect of disaster

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:20:00 +0200

TOKYO: The impact of Japan's earthquake and nuclear crisis rippled through the economy Wednesday, when the government downgraded its outlook and Toyota announced temporary plant shutdowns overseas.

Japan economy assessment down due to tsunami

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:17:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Japan downgraded its economic outlook for the first time in six months on Wednesday, citing a drop in production and consumer spending following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. The world's No. 3 economy has shown "weakness" and will remain sluggish for a while due to the fallout....

Flights resume at Japan airport hit by tsunami

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:09:00 +0200

SENDAI, Japan (AP) — The first flight in more than a month touched down Wednesday at a coastal airport swamped by Japan's monstrous tsunami, potentially boosting relief and recovery efforts in a battered region still grappling with the world's worst nuclear accident since the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.

Toyota to halt Europe production for 8 days (Updated)

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:06:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP): Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it will suspend production in Europe for eight days due to parts shortages following last month's massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

China nuclear watchdog says Japan crisis no Chernobyl

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:06:00 +0200

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's nuclear safety agency said radiation from Japan's leaking Fukushima Daiichi plant is no immediate threat to Chinese residents, playing down parallels with Chernobyl, the world's worst nuclear disaster.

Coal & Allied Sees Japan Demand Falling After Earthquake

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:06:00 +0200

Dow Jones )- Thermal coal demand from Japanese power stations will be subdued over the next six to 12 months and coal vessels are being rescheduled to manage supply, Australia's largest thermal ...

Japan economy, Toyota feel effects of disaster

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:05:00 +0200

The impact of Japan's earthquake and nuclear crisis rippled through the economy Wednesday, when the government downgraded its outlook and Toyota announced temporary plant shutdowns overseas.

TEPCO president apologizes again after nuclear crisis upgraded

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:01:00 +0200

The president of Tokyo Electric Power Company, the business at the heart of Japan's nuclear crisis, apologized again Wednesday, a day after the situation there was designated a Chernobyl-level nuclear accident.

Toyota cuts UK production due to Japanese quake

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:51:00 +0200

Car maker's sites in Derbyshire and Deeside hit by struggle to import parts from disaster-struck Japan Toyota has become the third Japanese car maker to announce production cuts in UK factories as a result of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The firm announced on Wednesday it would suspend....

Politics › Edano was aware in late March that crisis could be raised to worst level

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:48:00 +0200

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said Wednesday he was aware in late March of the possibility that the status of the ongoing nuclear crisis at…

Toyota halts Europe production for 8 days

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:36:00 +0200

TOKYO: Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it will suspend production in Europe for eight days due to parts shortages following last month’s massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Oz PM Gillard to visit Japan, S. Korea, China and UK

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:34:00 +0200

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard will visit Japan, South Korea and China before reaching London to attend the April 29 wedding of Prince William and Katherine Middleton.

Japan Nuclear Agency releases radiation ratings on Fukushima reactor

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:34:00 +0200

The International Nuclear and Radiological Event Scale (INES) Rating on the Events in Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Power Station by the Tohoku District - off the Pacific Ocean Earthquake.

Toyota suspends UK car production

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:33:00 +0200

4/13/2011 - 7:13:43 AM Toyota will suspend car production at its two UK plants for several days this month and in May because of parts shortages following last month's massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The world's number one car maker said today the move would affect five European plants -....

Japan Diminishes Its Economic Outlook

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:32:00 +0200

In an assessment noticeably bleaker than one soon after the March 11 earthquake, the cabinet office said exports, private consumption, corporate profits and the job market all remain under pressure.

Workers at stricken Japan nuclear plant make a little progress (Reuters)

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:29:00 +0200

Reuters - Workers Wednesday were a step closer to emptying highly radioactive water from a crippled reactor, which would allow them to start repairing the cooling system crucial to bringing one of the world's worst nuclear crises under control.

Japan economy assessment down due to tsunami (AP)

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:29:00 +0200

AP - Japan downgraded its economic outlook for the first time in six months on Wednesday, citing a drop in production and consumer spending following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

Earthquake jolts northeast Japan, no tsunami warning (Reuters)

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:29:00 +0200

Reuters - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 hit northeastern Japan on Tuesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said, shaking buildings in capital Tokyo.

Japan economy, Toyota feels effect of disaster

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:20:00 +0200

The impact of Japan's earthquake and nuclear crisis rippled through the economy Wednesday, when the government downgraded its outlook and Toyota announced temporary plant shutdowns overseas.

Toyota halts Deeside production

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:17:00 +0200

Car maker Toyota is to temporarily halt production at its engine plant on Deeside due to a shortage of supplies from Japan after last month's earthquake.

LCQ19: Handling emergencies concerning outbound travel

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:13:00 +0200

Hong Kong (HKSAR) - Following is a written reply by the Acting Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Gregory So, to a question by the Hon Paul Tse in the Legislative Council today (April 13): Question: It has been reported ...

Japan government downgrades economy view on earthquake

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:04:00 +0200

By Kaori Kaneko TOKYO (Reuters) - - Japan's government on Wednesday downgraded its assessment of the economy for the first time in six months, saying it is showing weakness after a devastating ...

Japan downgrades economic outlook

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:04:00 +0200

The Japanese government has downgraded its assessment of the economy in the wake of the devastation caused by last month's earthquake and tsunami. It said key areas of the economy, including ...

Toyota to halt Europe production for 8 days

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:04:00 +0200

Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it will suspend production in Europe for eight days due to parts shortages following last month's massive earthquake and tsunami in ...

Japan Cuts Its Economic View To Reflect Quake

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:04:00 +0200

SYDNEY -- The Japanese government on Wednesday downgraded its economic forecasts to reflect last month's massive earthquake and tsunami, with exports and consumption among the areas seen as ...

China reminds Japan to share nuclear crisis info

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 07:58:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - China on Tuesday reiterated a request for Japan to quickly provide information on its nuclear crisis after Tokyo upgraded its emergency to a maximum seven, on a par with the Chernobyl disaster.

President of power company to speak after nuclear crisis upgraded

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 07:53:00 +0200

Japan nuclear evacuees shunned

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 07:38:00 +0200

People fleeing Japan's crippled nuclear plant are being turned away from evacuation centres because of unfounded fears they might contaminate others with radiation.

Tsunami body found in US

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 07:32:00 +0200

The body of a US man swept away by Japan's tsunami when it hit California has been found on a beach, officials said one month after the disaster took place.

Drill for Eradicating Aftermath of Tsunami Held in Nakhodka, Russia

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 07:29:00 +0200

Moscow, April 10 (KCNA) -- A drill for eradicating the aftermath of tsunami was staged in Nakhodka City, Russia on April 6. The drill was staged under the simulated conditions that the coastal area of Nakhodka was swept by tsunami 4 meters high right after the occurrence of an earthquake in the waters near Japan.

eAccess Ltd.: Notice regarding the full recovery on EMOBILE service areas from the impact of the Great East Japan Earthquake

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 07:20:00 +0200

April 13, 2011 -- We would like to express our most sincere sympathy towards those who were affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake. In addition to our relief support including the donation and free rental service of EMOBILE devices, we will continue putting every effort to assist those who are in the affected areas from the earthquakes.

Japan sets crisis level at Chernobyl

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 07:14:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 12, (AP): Japan raised the crisis level at its crippled nuclear plant Tuesday to a severity on par with the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, citing high overall radiation leaks that have contaminated the air, tap water, vegetables and seawater. ...

Taiwan shares tumble on latest quake

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 07:13:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Taiwan share prices closed down 1.66 percent yesterday, as the market was overshadowed by a new earthquake that hit Japan one month after a devastating quake and tsunami.

TekTrak: Mobile Location App Helps Reunite A Family After The Japanese Earthquake

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 07:08:00 +0200

hen disasters of scale happen, like the massive 9.0-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan and sent tsunamis rippling across the globe last month, one of our first reactions is to immediately try to establish contact with those we care about who might have been affected. By phone or by email, by whatever means possible, we scramble to get in touch.

Asian markets up in face of Japan nuclear worries (AP)

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:56:00 +0200

AP - Asian stocks rose Wednesday despite Wall Street losses and Japan's declaration that its nuclear crisis is as severe as the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.

Toyota to halt production at five European plants (AFP)

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:56:00 +0200

AFP - Japanese auto giant Toyota said on Wednesday it would temporarily halt production at five European plants for several days in April and May, due to a shortage of parts following the March 11 earthquake.

Japan economy to take hit from quake, nuclear accident

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:50:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan cut the outlook for its economy on Wednesday for the first time in six months, saying last month's devastating quake and tsunami would hurt growth, with no sign yet when the nuclear crisis they triggered might be brought under control.

Blanket support for disaster victims in Sendai

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:50:00 +0200

SEPANG: Malaysians have contributed10,000 blankets for earthquake and tsunami victims in Sendai, Japan.

To prevent disasters, nuclear safety official advocates for "very strong safety culture"

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:48:00 +0200

To better prevent an accident like the current crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan, there must be a high regard given to matters of safety, an official from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has told Xinhua in a recent interview.

China nuclear watchdog says Japan crisis no Chernobyl

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:47:00 +0200

13 Apr 2011 02:17 Source: reuters // Reuters BEIJING, April 13 (Reuters) - China's nuclear safety agency said radiation from Japan's leaking Fukushima Daiichi plant is no immediate threat to Chinese residents, playing down parallels with Chernobyl, the world's worst nuclear disaster.

Japan economy to take hit from quake, nuclear accident

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:47:00 +0200

"A month has passed. We need to take steps towards restoration and reconstruction," Prime Minister Naoto Kan has said

Asian markets up in face of Japan nuclear worries

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:37:00 +0200

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stocks rose Wednesday despite Wall Street losses and Japan's declaration that its nuclear crisis is as severe as the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. Oil prices hovered near $106 a barrel in Asia as traders mulled whether higher fuel costs will undermine crude demand and stymie a two-month rally.

Damage From the Japanese Earthquake

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:30:00 +0200

Map and photographs of places in Japan that were damaged by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

IMF cuts Japan growth forecast due to disaster

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:27:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut its forecast of Japan's economic growth due to the country's devastating earthquake and tsunami.

ROC Red Cross to discuss use of funds in Tokyo meeting

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:27:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Members of the Red Cross Society of the Republic of China will go to Japan next month to discuss the use of donations for earthquake and tsunami survivors there, an official said Tuesday.

Yen surges in Asian trade as Japan upgrades Fukushima nuclear crisis

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:27:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The yen surged in Asia trade on Tuesday as Japan upgraded its nuclear emergency to a maximum seven on an international scale of atomic crises, as more aftershocks rattled nerves, dealers said.

Toyota to suspend European production over supply disruptions

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:20:00 +0200

Toyota Motor Corp is to halt production in Europe for several days in April and May due to supply shortages caused by the devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

Shock as Japan admits nuclear leak could be worse than Chernobyl

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:14:00 +0200

JAPANESE officials have admitted that the nuclear crisis in Fukushima could become worse than Chernobyl.

Japan's nuclear evacuees shunned

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:12:00 +0200

PEOPLE turned away from evacuation centres because of unfounded fears they might contaminate others with radiation.

Toyota to halt Europe production for several days

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:10:00 +0200

Toyota Motor Corp. will suspend production in Europe for several days in April and May due to parts shortages following last month's massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan, the world's No. 1 automaker said Wednesday.

Japan's nuclear evacuees shunned

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:05:00 +0200

People fleeing Japan's crippled nuclear plant are being turned away from evacuation centres because of fears they will contaminate others with radiation.

Oil, stocks sink on Japan worries

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:03:00 +0200

Stocks on Wall Street were dragged down by tumbling crude oil prices and weaker commodity markets Tuesday as investors expected lower demand in Japan in the aftermath of the earthquake, the tsunami ...

Japan machine tool orders up by a slower rate in March

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:03:00 +0200

Japanese machine tool orders increased for the 16th consecutive month in March to 113.36 billion yen, although the 49.5 percent growth from the year-ago level represented a slowdown from previous months' expansion pace.

Japan Yosano: Quake economic impact likely short-lived

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:03:00 +0200

Japanese Economics Minister Kaoru Yosano said on Wednesday that the effects of last month's devastating earthquake and tsunami would be relatively short-lived, with the economy expected to recover toward the end of the year.

March 11 tsunami hit more than 100 designated evacuation sites

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 05:57:00 +0200

More than 100 evacuation sites designated by local governments were swept away or inundated by the tsunami triggered by the March 11 earthquake just off the coast of northeastern Japan, according to a tally compiled by Kyodo News. Many people are thought to have lost their lives after fleeing to....

Toyota to halt Europe production for 8 days (AP)

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 05:54:00 +0200

AP - Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it will suspend production in Europe for eight days due to parts shortages following last month's massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Japan economy to take hit from quake, nuclear accident (Reuters)

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 05:54:00 +0200

Reuters - Japan cut the outlook for its economy on Wednesday for the first time in six months, saying last month's devastating quake and tsunami would hurt growth, with no sign yet when the nuclear crisis they triggered might be brought under control.

Toyota to halt Europe production for 8 days

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 05:52:00 +0200

Toyota: Japan Earthquake and Effect on Production in Europe

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 05:50:00 +0200

April 13, 2011 -- As Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) continues to address its production situation following the March 11 Great East Japan Earthquake, it has decided to suspend production for several days in late April and early May at five European plants to manage available parts supply.

Japan economy to take hit from quake, nuclear accident

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 05:45:00 +0200

Japan downgrades economic view

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 05:42:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 12 (UPI) -- The Japanese government, noting the impact from the March 11 earthquake-tsunami disaster, Wednesday downgraded its assessment of the economy. The downgrade, contained in the Cabinet Office's March monthly report, was the first...

Japan downgrades economic view

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 05:27:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 12 (UPI) -- The Japanese government, noting the impact from the March 11 earthquake-tsunami disaster, Wednesday downgraded its assessment of the economy.

Earthquake jolts northeast Japan, no tsunami warning

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 05:25:00 +0200

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 hit northeastern Japan on Tuesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said, shaking buildings in capital Tokyo.

Japanese radiation poses no threat to North American fishes: experts

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 05:18:00 +0200

Fishes in North American waters are unlikely to be affected by radiation dumped into Japanese waters, HealthDay News reported on Tuesday. Fish-eaters in North America are in no danger, either from fish caught in Japanese waters and shipped over here or from fish caught closer to home in waters that....

Japanese PM proposes new blueprint for post-quake restoration

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 05:18:00 +0200

&$ &$ Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan is seen between reporters as he speaks during a news conference at his official residence in Tokyo April 12, 2011. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$ &$ Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan on Tuesday called for the nation to find the resolve to rebuild lives and areas....

23 foreigners confirmed dead in twin disasters in Japan

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 05:18:00 +0200

Japanese authorities have confirmed the deaths of 23 foreigners in the twin disasters in March, local media reported Tuesday. Japan's Foreign Ministry has so far listed the dead as nationals from countries including China, Canada and the United States, according to Kyodo News report.

Japanese PM proposes new blueprint for post-quake restoration (2)

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 05:18:00 +0200

&$ &$ Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan (R) shakes hands with local boys as he visits a fishing port in Ishinomaki, Miyagi prefecture, April 10, 2011, after the area was devastated by a magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami. (Xinhua/Reuters File Photo) "Various budgets and bills must be passed through....

After Japan, nuclear accident ratings reform sought

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 05:18:00 +0200

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The declaration that the Fukushima crisis ranks at the same level as the Chernobyl disaster on the international nuclear accident scale has some experts calling for radical reform of the system.

S Korea, DPRK to jointly research into volcanic activities at Mount Paekdu

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 05:18:00 +0200

South Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Tuesday agreed to cooperate on joint research into volcanic activities at the highest mountain on the peninsula. The agreement came as experts from both sides ended their second round of discussions on a potential volcanic eruption....

Earthquake jolts northeast Japan, no tsunami warning

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 05:18:00 +0200

The epicentre of the earthquake was at Fukushima prefecture, the agency said, adding that no tsunami warning had been issued.

Japanese PM proposes new blueprint for post-quake restoration

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 05:18:00 +0200

&$ &$Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan is seen between reporters as he speaks during a news conference at his official residence in Tokyo April 12, 2011. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$ &$ Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan on Tuesday called for the nation to find the resolve to rebuild lives and areas....

Toyota suspends UK car production

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 05:09:00 +0200

Toyota will suspend car production at its two UK plants for several days this month and in May because of parts shortages following last month's massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Japan on Defensive Over Food Safety Concerns

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:57:00 +0200

The Japanese government is trying to fight against growing concerns that food from Japan is not safe. At a meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Jakarta, Indonesia Saturday, Japan's Foreign Ministry insisted radiation levels in the country's food had dropped significantly.

Body of Calif. man killed by tsunami found in Ore. (AP)

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:53:00 +0200

AP - The body of a man washed out to sea last month when the tsunami from Japan hit the Northern California coast has been found 330 miles north in Oregon near the mouth of the Columbia River, the Oregon State Medical Examiner's Office said Tuesday.

Tokyo Says Economic Recovery Is Stalled

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:48:00 +0200

Japan Vows Emphasis on Caution

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:48:00 +0200

Japanese officials are increasing their focus on protecting the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex from earthquakes and tsunamis, after problems following strong aftershocks showed officials are unprepared for another major incident.

Toyota to Curb Some Output in Europe

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:48:00 +0200

In its first output halt in Europe after the massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday that it will suspend five plants in the region from late April to early May due to a disruption in parts supplies from its home country.

Toyota to halt Europe production for several days

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:33:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP): Toyota Motor Corp. will suspend production in Europe for several days in April and May due to parts shortages following last month's massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan, the world's No. 1 automaker said Wednesday.

Strong quake jolts Ibaraki Prefecture, vicinity

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:26:00 +0200

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 jolted Ibaraki Prefecture and its vicinity northeast of Tokyo on Wednesday morning. The quake, which occurred at around 10:08 a.m. in Fukushima Prefecture's eastern coastal area some 10 kilometers in depth, registered lower 5 in northern parts....

Toyota suspends UK car production

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:18:00 +0200

Toyota will suspend car production at its two UK plants for several days this month and in May because of parts shortages following last month's massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Travel › Sendai Airport partially resumes domestic flights

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:15:00 +0200

Sendai Airport partially resumed domestic flight operations on Wednesday after it was submerged by a tsunami following a massive earthquake last month, with a Japan…

National › M5.8 quake jolts Ibaraki Prefecture, vicinity

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:15:00 +0200

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 jolted Ibaraki Prefecture and its vicinity northeast of Tokyo on Wednesday morning. The quake, which occurred…

Toyota suspends UK car production

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:13:00 +0200

Toyota will suspend car production at its two UK plants for several days this month and in May because of parts shortages following last month's massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Toyota suspends UK car production

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:11:00 +0200

Toyota will suspend car production at its two UK plants for several days this month and in May because of parts shortages following last month's massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Toyota suspends UK car production

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:05:00 +0200

Toyota will suspend car production at its two UK plants for several days this month and in May because of parts shortages following last month's massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Radiation is the least of Japan's concerns, says retuning IDF officer

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:04:00 +0200

Not really. For the locals, radiation is the least of their worries. Their living conditions at the moment are so miserable they are now worrying about where they will get bread and water beyond the next few hours. We just spent two weeks there, and now the infrastructure is already better, and....

Chip sector bellwether ASML to see strong Q1

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:03:00 +0200

Dutch chip equipment maker ASML kicks off the European technology stocks first-quarter earnings season on Wednesday, when it is expected to report a profit surge due to strong demand for smartchips.

Toyota to halt Europe production for several days

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:01:00 +0200

Toyota suspends UK car production

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 03:58:00 +0200

Toyota will suspend car production at its two UK plants for several days this month and in May because of parts shortages following last month's massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Toyota suspends UK car production

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 03:57:00 +0200

Toyota will suspend car production at its two UK plants for several days this month and in May because of parts shortages following last month's massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Gillard to visit Japan, Korea and China

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 03:56:00 +0200

PRIME Minister Julia Gillard will visit Japan, South Korea and China on her way to the United Kingdom for the royal wedding.

Toyota to halt production at five European plants

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 03:50:00 +0200

Japanese auto giant Toyota said on Wednesday it would temporarily halt production at five European plants for several days in April and May, due to a shortage of parts following the March 11 earthquake.

Gillard to visit Japan, Korea and China

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 03:50:00 +0200

Prime Minister Julia Gillard will visit Japan, South Korea and China on her way to London for the royal wedding.

Toyota to halt production at five European plants (AFP)

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 03:50:00 +0200

Toyota halts European production

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 03:48:00 +0200

Car giant Toyota has said it would suspend production in Europe because of parts shortages following Japan's massive earthquake and tsunami.

Earthquake jolts northeast Japan, no tsunami warning

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 03:45:00 +0200

(Reuters) - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 hit northeastern Japan on Tuesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said, shaking buildings in capital Tokyo.

Earthquake jolts northeast Japan, no tsunami warning

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 03:45:00 +0200

13 Apr 2011 01:41 Source: reuters // Reuters (Repeats to attach text to alerts) By April 13 (Reuters) - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 hit northeastern Japan on Tuesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said, shaking buildings in capital Tokyo.

Toyota halts European production

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 03:42:00 +0200

Car giant Toyota has said it would suspend production in Europe because of parts shortages following Japan's massive earthquake and tsunami.

A woman breaks down in tears in front of Okawa Elementary School in Ishinomaki city, Miyagi Prefecture. (Shingo Kuzutani)

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 03:34:00 +0200

Self-Defense Forces officers and firefighters form a circle and pray in silence on a hilltop in Natori city, Miyagi Prefecture, at the exact time the earthquake struck a month ago. (Shinichi Iizuka) Shoko Kobayashi. far right, and her 11-year-old brother, Ryuichi, second from right, and friends....

VOX POPULI: One month later, Japan still has long road ahead to recovery

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 03:34:00 +0200

A steel power transmission tower is bent and looking down on high-voltage lines covered with mud. Next to it lies a globe that must have belonged to a child. The blue color of the ocean looks sad against the brown earth. Electric power generation and the ocean--both of which are meant to bring us blessings--on March 11 bared their fangs.

JUDO/ Judoka from tsunami-hit city strikes gold at nationals

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 03:34:00 +0200

When judoka Kana Abe won the women's 63-kilogram gold medal at the national judo championships on April 3, it was a victory for all her friends and family in the tsunami-devastated city of Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture. "I wanted to give my family some good news," she told reporters afterward. "So I concentrated really hard (on winning).

Aftershocks further delay recovery efforts of factories

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 03:34:00 +0200

Aftershocks and the constant threat of additional quakes in northeastern Japan are seriously hampering the efforts of factories to resume operations and revive the nation's hard-hit manufacturing industries. Many companies had finally gotten their production lines back online following the March 11....

Toyota to halt Europe production for several days

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 03:31:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Toyota Motor Corp. will suspend production in Europe for several days in April and May due to parts shortages following last month's massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan, the world's No. 1 automaker said Wednesday. The move will affect five European plants — three auto assembly....

Edited by Hoishan Chan :Operation Tomodachi an Important Step Towards a Deeper Japan-U.S. Alliance

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 03:29:00 +0200

In the wake of the Great Eastern Japan Earthquake, the U.S. military has been cooperating with the Japan Self-Defense Forces and carrying out support operations on an unprecedented scale. We value this highly as an important step in deepening the Japan-U.S. alliance. Under Operation Tomodachi, the U.

Toyota halts European production

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 03:28:00 +0200

Car giant Toyota has said it would suspend production in Europe because of parts shortages following Japan's massive earthquake and tsunami.

Toyota to halt Europe production for several days (AP)

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 03:20:00 +0200

AP - Toyota Motor Corp. will suspend production in Europe for several days in April and May due to parts shortages following last month's massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan, the world's No. 1 automaker said Wednesday.

Toyota halts European production

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 03:19:00 +0200

Car giant Toyota has said it would suspend production in Europe because of parts shortages following Japan's massive earthquake and tsunami.

Fukushima nuclear disaster IS as bad as Chernobyl

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 03:03:00 +0200

THE nuclear disaster in Japan was yesterday ranked as serious as the Chernobyl catastrophe. It was rated Level 7 in an official nuclear accidents system - the same as the 1986 Ukrainian calamity. But the release of radioactive material from the Fukushima power plant is still just ten per cent of that from Chernobyl.

Sendai Airport partially resumes domestic flights after quake

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 02:55:00 +0200

Sendai Airport partially resumed domestic flight operations on Wednesday after it was submerged by a tsunami following a massive earthquake last month, with a Japan Airlines flight arriving from Tokyo's Haneda airport in the morning. The opening of the airport is expected to make it easier for....

Japanese nuclear crisis to 'same level as Chernobyl'

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 02:39:00 +0200

Published Date: April 13, 2011 TOKYO: Japan put its nuclear calamity on a par with the world's worst nuclear disaster, Chernobyl yesterday after new data showed that more radiation leaked from its earthquake-crippled power plant in the early days of the crisis than first thought.

Questetra: Newest Version of Cloud BPM Service Supports Telecommuting

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 02:35:00 +0200

KYOTO, Japan - (Business Wire) Questetra Inc., a software-for-business developer globally launched the newest version (7.4) of their eponymous Cloud computing BPM system on April 13. Screenshots: BPM System Today http://store.questetra.com/en/info/BPM-for-Telecommuting-20110413.

Ford stops production for 18 days

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 02:30:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines - Ford Group Philippines is suspending production in its Santa Rosa, Laguna, plant for 18 working days beginning April 11 as part of its moves to minimize the effects of the disaster in Japan in its future operations.

Terrifying new footage of tsunami in Japan

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 02:14:00 +0200

New video surfaces showing villagers in Iwaki City, Japan, fleeing from the tsunami

Japan raises its nuclear crisis to highest danger level

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 02:14:00 +0200

TOKYO | Japan's government on Tuesday raised the crisis level of its damaged nuclear facility at Fukushima to 7, the highest level - placing the monthlong emergency on a par with the 1986 Chernobyl disaster in Ukraine, the world's worst nuclear accident. But the government tried to downplay the gravity .

Miqati: Rafik Hariri Would've Rejected Some Strife-Inciting Remarks Made near His Tomb Today

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 02:13:00 +0200

14 March 2011 Prime Minister-designate Najib Miqati on Sunday described as "strife-inciting" some of the statements made earlier in the day at the rally organized by the March 14 camp to commemorate the 6th anniversary of the Cedar Revolution.

Strong earthquake rocks Tokyo

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 01:57:00 +0200

TOKYO: A strong offshore earthquake of 6.3-magnitude hit at 8:08 am (2308 GMT Monday) off the coast of Chiba prefecture, just east of Tokyo, the Japan Meteorological Agency said on Tuesday.

Toyota's Shortage to Linger

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 01:57:00 +0200

Toyota warned its U.S. dealers that the supply of new vehicles could become "significantly impacted" by the summer because of the quake.

Worst over, but dangers persist at Japan plant

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 01:57:00 +0200

TOKYO: A month after a deadly quake-tsunami hit a Japanese nuclear plant, the risk of a huge radiation leak has fallen but the danger is far from over, experts say - a risk brought sharply into focus by a powerful tremor on Monday.

Japan struck by 6.4-magnitude earthquake hours after 6.6 temblor

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 01:54:00 +0200

A magnitude-6.4 earthquake struck Japan Tuesday morning, after a similar quake rattled the northeastern part of the country Monday evening.

Japan: Tepco president visits reactor site as evacuation zone extended again

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 01:51:00 +0200

Japan expanded the evacuation zone around a crippled nuclear plant to avoid exposing residents to high levels of accumulated radiation, as the struggle to contain the worst nu

Aftershock hits Japan as nuclear evacuation zone grows

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 01:50:00 +0200

* High radiation forces extension of evacuations g No end in sight to month-long nuclear crisis TOKYO: Japan on Monday expanded the evacuation zone around its crippled nuclear plant because of high levels of accumulated radiation, as a strong aftershock rattled the area one month after a quake and....

Japanese to get utility shocks

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 01:41:00 +0200

Japan's post-disaster economy is about to face shocks in utility costs. Japan's economy, which is the world's third-largest, is preparing for a solid cost impact in power costs. Following the March 11 disaster there have been rolling shortages due to a sizable portion of the nation's electricity supply being knocked out by the earthquake/tsunami.

Strong quake jolts Tokyo

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 01:33:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 has jolted in Tokyo and its environs. Japan's Meteorological Agency said the quake struck at 8:08 a.m. local time (2308 GMT) Tuesday. There were no initial reports of injuries or damage in the prefecture. No tsunami warning was issued.

Japan one month after - by numbers

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 01:28:00 +0200

A month after a 9.0-magnitude earthquake and tsunami hit northern Japan on March 11, the challenges seem as daunting as ever:

California Utility Delays Nuclear-Plant License Renewal

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 01:27:00 +0200

The owners of California's Diablo Canyon nuclear-power plant won't seek license renewal for two reactors until new studies of the area's vulnerability to earthquakes can be conducted.

U.S. Military Remains Ready to Help Japan

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 01:26:00 +0200

The U.S. military remains ready to help Japan, even as it has repositioned many assets since a 9.0 magnitude earthquake marked a chain of disasters there one month ago.

Japan To Expand Evacuation Area Around Plant

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 01:26:00 +0200

Japan To Expand Evacuation Area Around Stricken Nuclear Plant 11.04.2011 10:18 The Japanese government is expanding the evacuation area around a nuclear power plant damaged by last month's devastating earthquake and tsunami. Japan had imposed a 20-kilometer exclusion zone around the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant following the March 11 disaster.

Exclusion zone around nuclear plant is expanded

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 01:14:00 +0200

Japan's government expanded the evacuation area around a damaged nuclear plant yesterday after fierce criticism that people living outside the 12-mile zone were being exposed to too much radiation.

Living in the aftermath of the apocalypse

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 01:14:00 +0200

Like most Japanese men, Katsunobu Sakurai, mayor of Minamisoma, read apocalyptic comic book stories about the future when he was a child. A common plot sees a modern city reduced overnight to a ghostly husk as fears of nuclear contamination empty it of people. Businesses shut and food, water and petrol run out.

Japan may re-grade crisis to same level as Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 01:11:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan is considering raising the severity level of its nuclear crisis to put it on a par with the Chernobyl accident 25 years ago, the worst atomic power disaster in history, Kyodo news agency reported on Tuesday.

Tepco chief rebuffed by Fukushima guv

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 01:07:00 +0200

The head of Tokyo Electric Power was refused a meeting with the governor of Fukushima, where the utility is battling radiation leaks from its atomic station at the centre of Japan's worst civilian nuclear disaster.

Japan to hit phone cos quarterly figures

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 01:07:00 +0200

The impact of last month's earthquake in Japan on the $214 billion cellphone industry will be under the spotlight when the world's top phonemakers report their quarterly earnings from next week.

Japan rattled by aftershock on 1 month anniversary of earthquake, tsunami

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 01:07:00 +0200

Tokyo/Fukushima: A strong aftershock of magnitude 7.1 jolted Japan’s northeast on Monday on the one-month anniversary of the devastating quake and tsunami that had left thousands of people dead, prompting authorities to evacuate workers from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant. The epicentre of the latest quake, which occurred at 5.

China posts Q1 trade deficit in sign of rebalancing

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 01:05:00 +0200

* Posts first quarterly trade deficit since 2004 * March exports up 35.8%, imports up 27.3% g Economist sees Q1 deficit as sign of rebalancing BEIJING: China recorded a rare trade deficit in the first quarter of the year on the back of domestic economic strength and rising global commodity prices, the customs administration said on Sunday.

European shares take a dip

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 01:05:00 +0200

LONDON: European shares slipped on Monday ahead of the first quarter earnings season in the United States as jitters resurfaced that high raw material prices could further strain corporate margins. A fresh 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Japan also stretched nerves. An earlier tsunami warnings, however, was subsequently lifted.

Lawmaker calls for new nuclear waste rules

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 01:00:00 +0200

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A top Senate Democrat on Monday urged the U.S. nuclear regulator to require plants to speed up the shift of radioactive waste to dry cask storage from pools.

'We will help build memorial to Israelis killed in quake'

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:58:00 +0200

Reuven Rivlin tells Chrischurch mayor country will help construct memorial to Ofer Mizrachi, Gabi Ingel and Ofer Levy, killed in N. Zealand temblor.

Aftershock hits Japan on quake anniversary

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:58:00 +0200

A powerful 6.6-magnitude aftershock hit northeastern Japan today, triggering a brief tsunami alert and forcing the evacuation of workers battling to avert a crisis at a stricken nuclear plant.

Politics › Ishihara seeks to reform Tokyo's anti-disaster plans

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:42:00 +0200

Tokyo Gov Shintaro Ishihara said Monday after winning his fourth four-year term Sunday that Tokyo should reform its anti-disaster plans in the wake of the…

Sports › Traumatized pitcher Morillo leaving Rakuten

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:42:00 +0200

Rakuten Eagles right-hander Juan Morillo has quit the Pacific League club, blaming the psychological stress caused by the March 11 killer earthquake and tsunami, sources…

National › Meteorological agency warns of more magnitude 7 aftershocks

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:42:00 +0200

The Japan Meteorological Agency warned Monday that the country could experience more aftershocks of magnitude 7 levels accompanied by shaking at the maximum possible intensity…

Business › Tokyo Disneyland to reopen Friday, DisneySea before end of April

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:42:00 +0200

Tokyo Disneyland is set to reopen Friday following the suspension of its operations due to the catastrophic March 11 earthquake and the ensuing tsunami that…

National › Japan's preparedness saved lives in March disaster: U.N. official

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:42:00 +0200

Strong building codes, constant drills among the population and an effective warning system saved lives when the massive earthquake and tsunami hit Japan on March…

Lifestyle › Quake takes toll on interns working in japan

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:42:00 +0200

The March 11 earthquake and ensuing tsunami in Japan have taken a toll not only on human lives and infrastructure but also on long-nurtured transnational…

Japan nuclear crisis may be on par with Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:37:00 +0200

Japan expands the evacuation zone around its crippled nuclear plant because of high levels of accumulated radiation in the area

US lawmaker calls for new nuclear waste rules

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:37:00 +0200

11 Apr 2011 22:06 Source: reuters // Reuters * Feinstein says waste should move to dry storage faster * Study found that dry cask storage less risky than pools * NRC has said waste could stay in pools for 100 years By Ayesha Rascoe WASHINGTON, April 11 (Reuters) - A top Senate Democrat on Monday urged the U.

Japan may re-grade crisis to same level as Chernobyl (Reuters)

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:31:00 +0200

Reuters - Japan is considering raising the severity level of its nuclear crisis to put it on a par with the Chernobyl accident 25 years ago, the worst atomic power disaster in history, Kyodo news agency reported on Tuesday.

Japan may re-grade crisis to same level as Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:30:00 +0200

Japan mulls raising nuclear crisis to top level

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:23:00 +0200

TOKYO: Japan may raise the severity of its nuclear accident to seven - the top level on an international scale - from five, the Kyodo news agency reported on Tuesday, as workers battled to contain the crisis.

Global economy on the mend, IMF says

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:18:00 +0200

The IMF report predicts neither the Japan earthquake nor surging commodity prices will derail the recovery. WASHINGTON — The world economic recovery is set to continue over the next two years and will not be derailed by the earthquake in Japan or the surge in commodity prices, according to the....

RMS estimates Japan insured losses up to $34 bln

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:59:00 +0200

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The March 11 Japan earthquake and tsunami are likely to have caused up to $34 billion in losses for the global insurance industry, catastrophe modeling company RMS said on ...

National › Residency, property among post-quake concerns for foreign nationals

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:44:00 +0200

Residency status and property rights are among the legal issues causing concern for foreign nationals directly affected by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, lawyers…

Body of California tsunami victim found in Oregon (Reuters)

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:42:00 +0200

Reuters - The body of a California man swept out to sea by a surge from Japan's tsunami last month has washed up on the Oregon coast, some 300 miles away, authorities said on Tuesday.

Dustin Douglas Weber killed by tsunami in California while taking pictures washes up in Oregon

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:40:00 +0200

Dustin Douglas Weber,25, was washed out to sea in California by the tsunami caused by the earthquake off Japan. A month later, his body has been found.

Toyota curbs production in Europe

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:30:00 +0200

Toyota will suspend output at five European plants for several days as component supplies remain limited after March's earthquake.

How can Fukushima crisis be rated as severe as Chernobyl?

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:30:00 +0200

According to the IAEA's scale, the Fukushima crisis in Japan is now a 7, the most severe rating and equal with Chernobyl. But experts say the scale is deeply flawed.

Israel Video Blog: Ahead of Passover, Israelis Sending Bread to Aid Japan

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:22:00 +0200

In these times, no one should be throwing food away, which prompted one Israeli organization to think about what they can do to help the people of Japan, where 150,000 are currently homeless as a result of last month's earthquake and tsunami.

Body of tsunami victim washes up in Oregon

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:16:00 +0200

PORTLAND, Ore (Reuters) - The body of a young man swept out to sea in California by a surge from Japan's tsunami last month has washed up on the Oregon coast, some 300 miles (480 km) away, authorities said on Tuesday.

Body of California tsunami victim found in Oregon

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:13:00 +0200

PORTLAND, Ore (Reuters) - The body of a California man swept out to sea by a surge from Japan's tsunami last month has washed up on the Oregon coast, some 300 miles away, authorities said on Tuesday.

Shares Fall on Lower Oil and Commodities Prices

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:10:00 +0200

Also weighing on the markets were quarterly results from Alcoa, which reported a first-quarter profit that slightly beat estimates but revenue that lagged forecasts.

Aspen Insurance Holdings Announces Initial Loss Estimate for the Tohoku Earthquake; Comments on Current Market Conditions

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:05:00 +0200

HAMILTON, Bermuda - (Business Wire) Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited (“Aspen” or the “Company”) (NYSE:AHL) today announced an estimate of losses from the Tohoku Earthquake, which occurred off the coast of Northeast Japan and the ensuing tsunami on March 11, 2011 (“the Tohoku Earthquake”) and commented on current market conditions.

Japan gives seconds to prep for shake

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:53:00 +0200

Here in Tokyo, the warning system has worked for me 5 times since the biggest earthquake of 11 March. (There have been some 400 or more earthquakes since then.) Many times, of course, I simply was not aware of any warnings that may have been broadcast because I was out or was not watching television....

Dustin Douglas Weber killed by tsunami in California while taking pictures washes up in Oregon

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:48:00 +0200

Dustin Douglas Weber,25, was washed out to sea in California by the tsunami caused by the earthquake off Japan. A month later, his body has been found.

IMF urges U.S. to move faster to cut budget gap

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:43:00 +0200

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday urged the United States to outline credible measures to reduce its budget deficit, pressuring the White House to detail plans to ratchet down record debt levels.

Body of California tsunami victim washes up in Oregon (Reuters)

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:41:00 +0200

Reuters - The body of a California man swept out to sea by a surge from the Japan tsunami last month has washed up on the Oregon coast, some 300 miles from where the incident occurred, authorities said on Tuesday.

Don't be a ghoul

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:29:00 +0200

What is the line between a ghoul and a do-gooder when visiting a disaster area? It's a question to be asked during the crisis in Japan. But what is an appropriate waiting period to visit a country hit by a huge earthquake and a towering tsunami that killed thousands of people and created a nuclear....

Slightly higher radiation found in Ontario

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:29:00 +0200

Higher-than-normal radiation levels have been detected in Ontario since last month's earthquake and tsunami created huge problems at some of Japan's nuclear reactors.

Japan baseball opens, tsunami-hit team wins

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:27:00 +0200

Rakuten Eagles, displaced after home of Sendai was devastated by tsunami, beats defending champs amid relief and cheers

Japan's battle for Fukushima is far from over, one month on

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:19:00 +0200

Several hundred engineers continue struggle to prevent meltdown at nuclear plant but the risks are still immense Radiation, aftershocks, fire, a tsunami evacuation, and hours and hours of difficult, dangerous labour trying to do what nobody in history has done before: prevent four doomed nuclear reactors from a catastrophic meltdown.

Politics › Chinese premier urges Japan to give info on nuclear plant, take control of crisis

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:13:00 +0200

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao urged Prime Minister Naoto Kan on Tuesday to provide sufficient information about the ongoing nuclear crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi power…

Sports › Kitajima hopes to be fit and firing for world championships

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:13:00 +0200

Kosuke Kitajima was eager to get fit and back to his devastating best Tuesday as he was named to Japan's delegation for this summer's world…

Entertainment › X Japan's Yoshiki and Yahoo team up to auction crystal piano for quake relief

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:13:00 +0200

Rock band X Japan founder Yoshiki, who announced in March his plan to auction off his favorite crystal piano to raise money for Japan's earthquake…

Leaf restart problems investigated

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:07:00 +0200

Nissan Motor Co., Japan's second-largest automaker, is investigating reports from buyers that its new Leaf electric car occasionally fails to restart after being shut down. Nissan has received reports from "several" drivers in Japan and the U.S. who were unable to turn their battery-powered cars....

Fukushima crisis now at Chernobyl level

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:07:00 +0200

The government's nuclear watchdog on Tuesday raised its assessment of the severity of the nuclear crisis at the Fukushima No. 1 power plant to the highest level under the international standard, putting it on a par with the 1986 Chernobyl catastrophe - the worst atomic power disaster in history.

Nuke crisis 'static' but not stable: U.S.

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:07:00 +0200

Gregory Jaczko, chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, acknowledged in an interview that the month-old crisis has not yet stabilized. But he said conditions at the Fukushima No. 1 plant have not changed significantly for several days. \ "We describe the situation as static but not yet stable," Jaczko said.

Crisis keeps foreign students away from classes

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:07:00 +0200

Incessant aftershocks and the fear of radiation leaking from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant are dissuading foreign students from starting their new academic year in Japan. "We only have maybe a dozen exchange students from overseas returning to the area every day" although classes begin....

N.Y.-based artists hold fundraiser

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:07:00 +0200

A group of about 100 mostly Japanese artists based in New York held an exhibition Monday to raise funds for the Tohoku region and to raise awareness about the severity of the disaster. The exhibition, titled "We Are One," is being held at Gallery 61 at the New York Institute of Technology and....

Manila offers to fly home nationals at risk

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:07:00 +0200

Philippine President Benigno Aquino on Tuesday ordered the repatriation of Filipinos living within 50 km of the stricken Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant to avoid long-term radiation exposure. Philippine Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario said Aquino's order came in the wake of Japan's move to raise....

Eagles chairman Mikitani enjoys day at the park

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:07:00 +0200

Golden Eagles chairman Hiroshi Mikitani is a widely known top entrepreneur in Japan. But Tuesday, he was so emotional as his ballclub finally opened its 2011 season after the massive earthquake hit the franchise's home city, Sendai. Unlike in customary business settings, the 46-year-old Mikitani had....

Failon Ngayon: Banta sa Bagong Bayani: Pagbangon at mga kalamidad

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:59:00 +0200

OFWs constantly encounter different obstacles and threats to safety during their stay abroad. A lot of them come back home to the Philippines and at times, they are left with nothing to depend on for income or sustenance.

Higher-than-normal radiation found in Ontario

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:50:00 +0200

Higher-than-normal radiation levels have been detected in Ontario since last month's earthquake and tsunami created huge problems at some of Japan's nuclear reactors.

Analysing the impact of Japanese production outages

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:44:00 +0200

One of the biggest fears in the wake of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami has been the potential effect on the global recovery from disruption to the supply chain. But are investors getting too worked up? Joachim Fels, global economist at Morgan Stanley, says Japanese output, transport and export disruptions have created huge uncertainty.

Body of California tsunami victim washes up in Oregon

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:43:00 +0200

PORTLAND, Ore (Reuters) - The body of a California man swept out to sea by a surge from the Japan tsunami last month has washed up on the Oregon coast, some 300 miles from where the incident occurred, authorities said on Tuesday.

The UMCOR Hotline for April 12, 2011

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:43:00 +0200

12 Apr 2011 19:05 Source: member // UMCOR In Today's Hotline: Read how UMCOR is responding to needs around the world: COTE D’IVOIRE: Laurent Gbagbo Detained US: Upper-Midwest Flood Watch JAPAN: UMCOR Sends Relief Grant GLOBAL: Imagine No Malaria Webcast, April 20 JFON: Client Success Story COTE....

RMS estimates Japan insured losses up to $34 bln

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:43:00 +0200

12 Apr 2011 18:29 Source: reuters // Reuters * Estimates quake, tsunami losses up to $26 billion * Life and health losses make up the remainder NEW YORK, April 12 (Reuters) - The March 11 Japan earthquake and tsunami are likely to have caused up to $34 billion in losses for the global insurance....

Japanese Youth Step Up In Earthquake Aftermath

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:15:00 +0200

While their parents found their identities in their work, this generation of 20-somethings has been criticized as self-absorbed and materialistic by social commentators and older Japanese. Then along came the events of March 11 — Japan's greatest calamity since World War II.

Body of Calif. man killed by tsunami washes up

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:11:00 +0200

Man swept away while taking pictures of wave sparked by March 11 Japan quake found 300 miles away in Oregon

Nuclear leak may exceed Chernobyl, Japan admits

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:05:00 +0200

Japanese officials have admitted that the nuclear crisis in Fukushima could become worse than Chernobyl.

Fukushima "totally different" to Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:48:00 +0200

VIENNA: Japan's month-long nuclear emergency is "totally different" to the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, even though they share the same rating on an international scale of atomic crises, the UN atomic watchdog said Tuesday.

Japan disasters to cost nearly $300 billion

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:24:00 +0200

Last Updated: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:20:00 +1000 The economic impact of the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan last month is worse than previously thought with the cost of rebuilding now put at up to 295 billion dollars. But that figure does not include the potential cost of contamination of....

Japan upgrades nuclear crisis

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:19:00 +0200

Nuclear and industrial safety agency raises severity rating to maximum on international nuclear and radiological event scale Japan has raised the severity level of its nuclear crisis to the maximum seven, putting the emergency at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant on a par with Chernobyl.

Shaken faith

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:07:00 +0200

Anywhere else on earth, a 7.4 earthquake on the Richter scale would be a big one. In Sendai, it's just an aftershock that wipes out a month of clearing upWhen another earthquake hit northeastern Japan last week, it revived all the fears of people still struggling to get over the catastrophe of March 11.

Japan’s warning system gives seconds to prep for shake

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:05:00 +0200

“Bing!” The elevator doors stared to close. At that moment I realized I was about to take an 11-story elevator ride during an earthquake. No thanks! My foot jammed the closing door and, as the sounds and vibrations grew louder and stronger, I used my hands and arms to pry the heavy doors open. I’ve never exited an elevator so fast in my life.

Lifeway Foods' Products Remain Safe From Radiation Threat; Company Contributes $10,000 to Japanese Quake, Tsunami Relief

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:04:00 +0200

MORTON GROVE, Ill. April 12, 2011 , Inc., (Nasdaq: LWAY) today issued a statement to reassure consumers that its complete line of Kefir cultured dairy products remains entirely safe to consume and enjoy in the wake of the nuclear incident in Japan based on the U.S.

Saudis Adjust Oil Production as Demand Fluctuates

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:04:00 +0200

The International Energy Agency left intact its 2011 demand forecast at 89.4 million barrels a day, up 1.6 percent from 2010.

Emergency Mapping Team Supplies Resources for Japan Disaster

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:04:00 +0200

REDLANDS, Calif. April 12, 2011 -- More than a dozen organizations have come together to provide mapping support for the Japan earthquake and tsunami disaster. The group, known as the Emergency Mapping Team ( ), is supplying maps and web services that are being used to make better decisions for....

Facebook enters China and Japan earthquake hits tech manufacturing

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:53:00 +0200

Facebook dominates the western world of the web, but has been unable to get into China so far. Will a link up with Baidu be a match made in cyber heaven? Also, will the crisis in Japan affect when, ...

Japan earthquake and tsunami: survivors search for missing possessions

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:44:00 +0200

A schoolboy takes a break as he helps his parents searching for belongings in Ishinomaki, northern Japan. More than 27,000 people have been killed or gone missing after a 9.0-magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami hit the region on 11 March. The death toll is expected to rise as the search and recovery operations for the bodies continue.

Powerful quake strikes northeast Japan (AFP)

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:36:00 +0200

AFP - A powerful earthquake struck near Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear plant on Tuesday, shaking buildings in Tokyo. No tsunami warning was issued and no damage immediately reported.

Japan raises nuclear crisis to Chernobyl level

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:31:00 +0200

The Fukushima incident is given the highest rating of 7, but the International Atomic Energy Agency says the amount of radioation at Chernobyl was 'far higher'.

Japan PM seeks to calm food fears

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:07:00 +0200

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan says produce from the region near the stricken Fukushima plant is safe to eat despite radiation fears.

In Disaster’s Shadow, Japan Plays Ball Again

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:02:00 +0200

Delayed nearly three weeks by earthquake repairs, baseball’s opening day has been infused with poignant meaning.

Japan Rates Disaster as Chernobyl-Scale

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:02:00 +0200

Japan decided to raise its assessment of the accident at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant from 5 to the worst rating of 7 on an international scale.

CHINA - JAPAN: China calls for more transparency on Japan's nuclear disaster

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:02:00 +0200

China - Japan China on Tuesday asked Japan to be more open with dispensing information on the current nuclear crisis in Japan. Japan's neighbours are getting nervous in the wake of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, while environmentalist groups say that the government is dragging its feet to inform its own people of the health risks.

Tech Weekly podcast: Facebook enters China and Japan earthquake hits tech manufacturing

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:49:00 +0200

Join Aleks Krotoski, Jemima Kiss and Charles Arthur on the Tech Weekly studio as they discuss this week's hot news stories. On the slate is Facebook's unexpected new allegiance with Chinese search giant Baidu; the pair have announced they will be launching a new social network for the Chinese market.

Japan admits delaying upgrading of nuclear crisis

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:41:00 +0200

Japan admitted delaying upgrading the crisis at the Fukushima nuclear plant to the highest possible level, putting it on a par with Chernobyl, prompting calls for "swift and accurate" information about the full scale of the disaster.

23 foreigners died in Japan twin disasters

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:39:00 +0200

Twenty-three foreign nationals have died in the earthquake and tsunami in Japan last month, Xinhua reported.

Japan equates nuclear crisis severity to Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:38:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) Japan ranked its nuclear crisis at the highest possible severity on an international scale the same level as the 1986 Chernobyl disaster even as it insisted Tuesday that radiation leaks are declining at its tsunami-crippled nuclear plant.

Pandas help lighten the mood in Japan (Reuters)

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:33:00 +0200

Reuters - A pair of pandas that arrived from China a few weeks ago made their first public appearance at a zoo in Tokyo on Friday, providing a little light relief for victims of the tsunami that hit the country in March.

Fukushima 'not like Chernobyl' says IAEA

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:30:00 +0200

As Japan raises the level of the nuclear accident at Fukushima to that of Chernobyl, the International Atomic Energy Agency says the amount of radioation at Chernobyl was 'far higher'.

Value of the public sector

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:18:00 +0200

Along with police officers, firefighters and members of the Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. armed forces, municipal workers are playing a vital role in helping and supporting people who have lost their property or family members in the March 11 massive earthquake and tsunami.

Another Strong Quake Strikes Off Tsunami-Hit Japan

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:13:00 +0200

Japan ranked its nuclear crisis at the highest possible severity on an international scale — the same level as the 1986 Chernobyl disaster — even as it insisted Tuesday that radiation leaks are declining at its tsunami-crippled nuclear plant. The higher rating is an open acknowledgement of what was....

A Japanese man searches for his belongings at a collection centre in Natori for items found in the rubble of an area devastated by last month's earthquake and tsunami. Photograph: Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:09:00 +0200

Japan has raised the severity of its nuclear crisis to the highest level, putting it on a par with the world's worst nuclear disaster at Chernobyl in 1986 because of the amount of radiation released into the air and sea. The upgrade came as new data today showed that more radiation leaked from its....

Japan equates nuclear crisis severity to Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:06:00 +0200

Japan ranked its nuclear crisis at the highest possible severity on an international scale - the same level as the 1986 Chernobyl disaster - even as it insisted Tuesday that radiation leaks are declining at its...

Japan equates nuclear crisis severity to Chernobyl (AP)

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:03:00 +0200

AP - Japan ranked its nuclear crisis at the highest possible severity on an international scale the same level as the 1986 Chernobyl disaster even as it insisted Tuesday that radiation leaks are declining at its tsunami-crippled nuclear plant.

Japan puts nuke disaster on par with Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:59:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japan put its nuclear calamity on a par with the world's worst nuclear disaster, Chernobyl, on Tuesday after new data showed that more radiation leaked from its earthquake-crippled power plant in the early days of the crisis than first thought.

Fukushima radiation declining, says Japan's PM - video

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:48:00 +0200

Japanese prime minister Naoto Kan speaks to the press a month after the earthquake and tsunami that triggered a nuclear crisis

Japan equates nuclear crisis severity to Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:45:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Japan ranked its nuclear crisis at the highest possible severity on an international scale — the same level as the 1986 Chernobyl disaster — even as it insisted Tuesday that radiation leaks are declining at its tsunami-crippled nuclear plant.

China urges Japan to give info on Fukushima plant, concerned release of radioactive water

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:44:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 12 (KUNA) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao urged Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan on Tuesday to provide sufficient information about the ongoing nuclear crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant and called on Japan to effectively control the crisis, Kyodo News Agency reported, citing Japanese Foreign Ministry officials.

Japan's Economic Fallout Worse than First Thought

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:41:00 +0200

Officials estimate that damage may total as much as $295 billion, not including cost of contaminated food, water

BBC News has wasted money sending anchors to cover major stories, admits its own boss

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:40:00 +0200

Helen Boaden cited sending Huw Edwards to cover developments in the Madeleine McCann case as one example where the BBC had gone too far.

Tokyo Electric Power Company may cough $24bn for nuclear accident

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:27:00 +0200

The Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) may face as much as 2 trillion yen or almost 24 billion dollars in compensation claims following the nuclear accident triggered by the recent disasters. That’s according to investment firm JP Morgan.

BBC News has wasted money sending anchors to cover major stories, admits its own boss

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:23:00 +0200

Helen Boaden cited sending Huw Edwards to cover developments in the Madeleine McCann case as one example where the BBC had gone too far.

Japan's nuke crisis at highest level

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:14:00 +0200

Japan put its nuclear calamity on a par with the world's worst nuclear disaster, Chernobyl, on Tuesday after new data showed that more radiation leaked from its earthquake-crippled power plant in the early days of the crisis than first thought.

Stocks slide after Japan raises crisis alert level

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:55:00 +0200

The Dow Jones industrial average fell more than 100 points Tuesday after Japan raised the alert level on its nuclear crisis and Alcoa Inc. reported disappointing revenue growth. Energy stocks fell sharply after oil prices dropped.

Gazprom, Shell discuss asset swap, more LNG supplies to quake-hit Japan

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:52:00 +0200

Russian energy giant Gazprom and Anglo-Dutch oil major Shell discussed joint projects in West Siberia and in the east of Russia, Gazprom's participation in Shell's undertakings in third countries and increased liquefied natural gas (LNG) deliveries to quake-hit Japan from the Sakhalin-II project, Gazprom said on Tuesday.

Stocks slide after Japan raises crisis alert level

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:52:00 +0200

NEW YORK (AP) — The Dow Jones industrial average fell more than 100 points Tuesday after Japan raised the alert level on its nuclear crisis and Alcoa Inc. reported disappointing revenue growth. Energy stocks fell sharply after oil prices dropped. The Dow fell 128 points, or 1 percent, to 12,253. The S&P 500 fell 12, or 0.

Japan's Devastated Coastline: The Pompeii of the Pacific

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:44:00 +0200

It is a vast wasteland covered with the debris of houses pushed inland like toy building blocks. The tsunami of March 11, 2011 wiped out entire cities and has shaken the nation's postwar faith in technology and continuous prosperity. SPIEGEL has taken a chilling trip along the devastated northeastern coast.

IMF cuts Japan growth forecast due to quake (AP)

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:30:00 +0200

AP - The International Monetary Fund has cut its forecast of Japan's economic growth due to the country's devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Qatargas Ready to Meet Rise in Japan LNG Requirements

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:22:00 +0200

According to a report from Gulf Times, Qatargas is willing to extend support to Japanese LNG buyers and people after the massive earthquake and tsunami, Qatargas

Qatargas Ready to Meet Rise in Japan LNG Requirements

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:22:00 +0200

According to a report from Gulf Times, Qatargas is willing to extend support to Japanese LNG buyers and people after the massive earthquake and tsunami, Qatargas

Japan PM urges calm as nuclear level raised

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:19:00 +0200

Japan's prime minister urges the public not to panic after the government boosts the severity level of the nuclear crisis to the highest rating, on par with the 1986 Chornobyl disaster.

Families say final farewell to fishing victims

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:02:00 +0200

TWO heartbroken Dublin families who lost their loved ones in a fishing accident said a final farewell today as the second victim of the Skerries tragedy was buried.

Japan nuclear disaster a Chernobyl-level accident

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:01:00 +0200

Japan has declared the crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant a top-scale event, giving it the same rating as the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.

Markets Slip as Nuclear Crisis in Japan Worsens

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:59:00 +0200

Raising the threat level on the stricken plant injected a somber tone into markets that were already struggling with high oil prices.

Reports of Libyan civilian deaths by NATO strikes

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:54:00 +0200

Last Updated: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:52:00 +1000 NATO warplanes in Libya have reportedly killed several civilians - including women and children - in a bombing southwest of the capital Tripoli. Anne Barker reports that NATO planes bombed the outskirts of the city of Kikla, southwest of Tripoli.

BBC news chief: flying big names to stories can be wasteful

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:48:00 +0200

Helen Boaden also backs local radio stations sharing content with each other, but says this is unlikely to include 5 Live It has become customary for news broadcasters to jet their big-name anchors to the scene of a major breaking news story. But the BBC's director of news, Helen Boaden, has....

Japan mulls spinning off part of nuclear operator-Jiji

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:41:00 +0200

12 Apr 2011 13:32 Source: reuters // Reuters (Repeats to additional subscribers, no change to text) TOKYO, April 12 (Reuters) - The Japanese government is considering spinning off the part of Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO) that oversees the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, Jiji news agency reported on Tuesday.

Nuclear crises: How do Fukushima and Chernobyl compare?

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:18:00 +0200

Japan has raised the severity level of its nuclear crisis from five to the maximum seven, putting the emergency at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant on a par with that at Chernobyl in 1986. Mark Tran looks at the differences between the two disasters What is the severity level? The International....

Schools want foreign staff to return in spite of crisis

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:18:00 +0200

Schools in affected zones say they want foreign staff to return when crisis lifts The earthquake in Japan on 11 March, which triggered a series of devastating events across the east of the country , has left tens of thousands dead or missing, huge swaths of the population anxious about nuclear energy and had an economic impact that remains opaque.

Why Fukushima isn't Chernobyl, despite rise in crisis level

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:17:00 +0200

Japan's prime minister is urging the public not to panic after the government boosted the severity level of the crisis at Fukushima to the highest rating, the same level as the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.

Scepticism over Japan's radioactive water assurances

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:16:00 +0200

Victims of nuclear testing in the Pacific are sceptical of the Japanese Government 's assurances that dumping radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean won't harm the environment.

Japan's food production threatened by twin disasters

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:16:00 +0200

A new report on Japanese food production finds the earthquake and tsunami could have dire consequences for the country's agriculture production.

Japan raises nuclear crisis level 13:32 Fire breaks out at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant as alert raised to highest grade

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:55:00 +0200

Japan ups nuke crisis severity to match Chornobyl (updated)

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:52:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) Japan raised the crisis level at its crippled nuclear plant Tuesday to a severity on par with the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, citing high overall radiation leaks that have contaminated the air, tap water, vegetables and seawater.

Japan raises nuclear crisis to same level as Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:52:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 12 (Reuters) - Japan put its nuclear calamity on a par with the world's worst nuclear disaster, Chernobyl, on Tuesday after new data showed that more radiation leaked from its earthquake-crippled power plant in the early days of the crisis than first thought.

Inside the Fukushima nuclear plant exclusion zone - in pictures

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:48:00 +0200

Images from a month of operations to try to contain the radiation leaking from Japan's Fukushima Daiichi plant after the earthquake and tsunami

Japan crisis now at Chernobyl level

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:48:00 +0200

Philippines to repatriate Filipinos near Japan nuclear plant

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:48:00 +0200

MANILA - Philippine President Benigno Aquino on Tuesday ordered the repatriation of Filipinos living within 5...

Japan mulls spinning off part of nuclear operator: report

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:39:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - The Japanese government is considering spinning off the part of Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO) that oversees the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, Jiji news agency reported on Tuesday.

Premier Wen talks over phone with Japanese PM

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:38:00 +0200

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao talked with Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan by phone Tuesday on a range of issues, including bilateral relations and quake relief efforts.

BRICS riding epochal tide to momentous summit

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:38:00 +0200

Still reeling from the just-passed financial maelstrom, the global economy is now, at best, in poorly charted waters, and needs both good engines and good steering to navigate ahead.

Jewish superstars release 'Japan Song'

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:37:00 +0200

(Video) Music video, initially created to raise funds and awareness for two Israelis jailed in Japan, edited following disaster as 'sign of solidarity' with country

Japan's Chernobyl: Nuke crisis level raised

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:22:00 +0200

Authorities up severity to highest international level, on par with Chernobyl disaster despite unleashing one-tenth the radiation so far

Japanese leader invokes WWII to urge quake recovery

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:15:00 +0200

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan invoked his country's recovery from World War II on Tuesday as he sought to turn the nation's attention to the arduous task of rebuilding.

VIDEO: Japan: 'People trying to get back to normal'

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:12:00 +0200

The Japanese authorities have raised the severity of their nuclear crisis to the highest level.

Jewish superstars release 'Japan Song'

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:11:00 +0200

(Video) Music video, initially created to raise funds and awareness for two Israelis jailed in Japan, edited following disaster as 'sign of solidarity' with country

JAPAN: Fukushima officially worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:01:00 +0200

Japan Japan has raised the danger level of the crisis at the Fukushima nuclear plant to seven, the highest rating on the scale and the same given to the Chernobyl disaster. The government says that radiation leaks from the plant are nonetheless declining.

Japan nuke accident ranks with Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:34:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 12 (UPI) -- Japanese officials raised the severity level at the crippled nuclear plant to the maximum level 7, the same as the world's worst nuclear disaster at Chernobyl.

Japan nuclear plant stabilising 'step by step'

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:30:00 +0200

Japan said on Tuesday that the tsunami-hit Fukushima nuclear plant is gradually stabilising and the amount of radiation being released is falling.

Oil near $110 as 2011 crude demand seen rising (AP)

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:25:00 +0200

AP - Oil prices bounced back to near $110 a barrel Tuesday, as a key report confirmed global demand growth in 2011 while warning that rising costs may be cutting into the world's appetite for crude.

Oil near $110 as 2011 crude demand seen rising

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:22:00 +0200

Oil prices bounced back to near $110 a barrel Tuesday, as a key report confirmed global demand growth in 2011 while warning that rising costs may be cutting into the world's appetite for crude. By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark crude for May delivery was down 16 cents at $109.

Japan puts Fukushima nuclear crisis on par with Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:20:00 +0200

The decision to raise the severity of the incident from level 5 to 7 – the same as the Chernobyl disaster in Ukraine in 1986 -- was based on cumulative quantities of radiation released. Japan put its nuclear calamity on a par with the world's worst nuclear disaster, Chernobyl, on Tuesday after new....

TEPCO pres. takes 'seriously' raising of nuclear crisis severity level

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:17:00 +0200

TOKYO - The president of Tokyo Electric Power Co. said Tuesday that he takes ''very seriously'' Japan's rais...

Japan PM: Nuclear plant stabilising step-by-step

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:11:00 +0200

Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan said Tuesday that the tsunami-hit Fukushima nuclear plant is gradually stabilising and that the amount of radiation being released is declining. "Step by step, the reactors in the Fukushima Daiichi power plant are moving toward stability," Kan said in a televised press conference.

Ford Expects Parts Shortages To Slow Production

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:03:00 +0200

Ford announced it might have to slow or stop production in Asia because of parts shortages from Japan. Ford has temporarily halted operations at some U.S. and European facilities because it can't get parts from Japanese factories affected by the earthquake and tsunami.

China reminds Japan to share nuclear crisis info

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:57:00 +0200

BEIJING - China on Tuesday reiterated a request for Japan to quickly provide information on its nuclear crisis after Tokyo upgraded its emergency to a maximum seven, on a par with the Chernobyl disaster.

Japan PM says nuclear plant 'stabilising step-by-step'

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:57:00 +0200

TOKYO: Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan said Tuesday that the tsunami-hit Fukushima nuclear plant is gradually stabilising and that the amount of radiation being released is declining.

Fresh nuclear fears hit Asian shares

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:51:00 +0200

-- Asian shares slid on Tuesday as Japanese stocks were hit by renewed concerns over the country's nuclear crisis while a report from Goldman Sachs sent commodity prices lower, knocking the region's resource stocks. The FTSE Asia Pacific index fell 1.4 per cent to 260.

Libya risking civil war, says Moussa Koussa

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:48:00 +0200

Anne Barker Last Updated: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:26:00 +1000 Libya's ex foreign minister Moussa Koussa - who fled Tripoli last month - has warned the country risks being bogged down in a civil war like that in Somalia. In his first public statement since fleeing Libya, Moussa Koussa has called on both....

FACTBOX-Japan quake impact on auto, electronics makers

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:40:00 +0200

12 Apr 2011 10:30 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, April 12 (Reuters) - Following is a roundup of the impact of last month's devastating earthquake and tsunami on Japanese manufacturers of cars and electronics. Plant shutdowns in Japan threaten supplies to manufacturers across the globe of items from chemicals to car parts.

Views from the field( Japan):What worked and what did not

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:40:00 +0200

12 Apr 2011 09:45 Source: member // Rajib Shaw Recently I took a survey in the affected areas of Iwate and Miyagi prefectures as a part of the need assessment team of a non-profit organization named SEEDS Asia. This survey was an effort by the consortium of NGOs called Japan Platform which has been....

Japan PM: Nuclear plant stabilising step-by-step

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:32:00 +0200

Fresh temblor jolts Japan's eastern Honshu

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:25:00 +0200

An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale jolted the eastern Honshu, Japan, at 13:07 Beijing Time Tuesday, according to the China Earthquake Network Center. The epicenter, with a depth of 20 km, was monitored at 37 degrees north latitude and 140.9 degrees east longitude, the Chinese center said.

Japan nuclear crisis on same level as Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:23:00 +0200

Japan raised the severity level of the crisis at its crippled nuclear plant Tuesday to rank it on par with the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, citing cumulative radiation leaks.

Fukushima disaster rated at highest level, same as Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:59:00 +0200

Japan has upgraded the severity rating at the paralyzed Fukushima nuclear plant to seven on the International Nuclear Event Scale (INES), a level only ever previously assigned to the Chernobyl disaster.

Daimler donates 50 vehicles to Japan

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:47:00 +0200

[ Dinsdag 12 april 2011 | DaimlerChrysler ] Stuttgart- Shortly after the earthquake and the tsunami hit Japan, Daimler quickly provided emergency assistance in form of a EUR2 million cash donation

Japan nuclear crisis: Radiation as bad as Chernobyl as level 7 reached for 2nd time in history

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:39:00 +0200

With radioactive substances pouring out over what the government said was a 'wide area' the crisis level had been raised from 5 to 7, posing a threat to human health and the environment.

High oil prices 'hitting demand', says IEA

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:35:00 +0200

Soaring oil prices are beginning to hit demand, which has been trending downwards in recent months, the International Energy Agency has said.

Japan upgrades nuclear emergency to highest level

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:32:00 +0200

Japan upgraded its nuclear emergency to a maximum seven on an international scale of atomic crises, the first time the highest ranking has been invoked since the Chernobyl disaster in 1986.

Yen surges as Japan upgrades nuclear emergency

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:32:00 +0200

The yen surged in Asia on Tuesday as Japan upgraded its nuclear emergency to the maximum level of seven on an international scale of atomic crises.

Japan rattled by aftershock following disaster upgrade

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:17:00 +0200

Hayden Cooper, Tokyo Last Updated: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:15:00 +1000 Another strong aftershock has hit Japan - this time in Fukushima prefecture. Hayden Cooper reports from Japan that this afternoon's tremor shook the capital and was the third large aftershock in 24 hours. Like this morning's 7.

Japan nuclear crisis: Radiation as bad as Chernobyl as level 7 reached for 2nd time in history

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:14:00 +0200

With radioactive substances pouring out over what the government said was a 'wide area' the crisis level had been raised from 5 to 7, posing a threat to human health and the environment.

Japan upgraded to same nuclear status as Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:06:00 +0200

Another strong earthquake has struck northeast Japan shaking buildings in Tokyo. However no tsunami warning has been issued after the 6.3 magnitude quake. Workers from the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant have been ordered to evacuate. The news comes as the severity of the crisis at Fukushima reaches its highest level.

NZ dollar slides after Japan's woes

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:36:00 +0200

The New Zealand dollar eased on news that the crisis at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant has been upgraded by authorities, as the market stepped away from investments considered risky.Radiation leaks at the Japanese nuclear plant,...

'Malaysia trade hurt by Japan quake'

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:15:00 +0200

Malaysia's trade has been impacted in March and April by fallout from Japan's earthquake and tsunami, Mustapa Mohamed, the country's international trade and industry minister, said at a conference in Kuala Lumpur today. The Southeast Asian government is monitoring the situation, including the effects on supply chains, he said.

Japan raises nuclear crisis to same level as Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:12:00 +0200

TOKYO: Japan put its nuclear calamity on par with the world's worst nuclear disaster, Chernobyl, on Tuesday after new data showed that more radiation had leaked from its earthquake-crippled power plant in the early days of the crisis than first thought.

Yen surges as Japan upgrades nuclear emergency

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:12:00 +0200

Yen surged in Asia trade as Japan upgraded its nuclear emergency to a maximum seven on an international scale of atomic crises

Powerful quake strikes northeast Japan

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:11:00 +0200

TOKYO - A powerful earthquake struck near Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear plant on Tuesday, shaking buildings in Tokyo. No tsunami warning was issued and no damage immediately reported.

Japan upgrades nuclear emergency to highest level

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:11:00 +0200

TOKYO - Japan upgraded its nuclear emergency to a maximum seven on an international scale of atomic crises on Tuesday, the first time the highest ranking has been invoked since the Chernobyl disaster in 1986.

Bulgarian family evacuated from Libya by Turkish ferryboat

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:07:00 +0200

Tokyo. The economic damage from Japan's massive earthquake and tsunami last month is likely to be worse than first thought as power shortages curtail factory output and disrupt supply chains, the country's economics minister warned on Tuesday, Reuters reported. Moscow.

Japan steps up nuclear crisis rating to Chernobyl level

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:07:00 +0200

Japan had earlier classified escaped radiation at the crisis-stricken Fukushima plant at level five on the International Nuclear and Radiological Event Scale (Ines). Despite the maximum severity rating, officials stressed that radiation was roughly one tenth of what was seen at Europe's own nuclear disaster.

Bonds firm on bad news from Japan

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 09:40:00 +0200

The Australian bond market has ended the local session stronger amid more disappointing news regarding Japan's nuclear crisis and its economy.

Another quake strikes near nuclear plant

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 09:35:00 +0200

ANOTHER powerful aftershock struck near Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear plant this afternoon, shaking buildings in Tokyo.

South Africa: Japan raises Fukushima's ranking to seven

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 09:35:00 +0200

Compiled by the Government Communication and Information System Date: 12 Apr 2011 Title: Japan raises Fukushima's ranking to seven -------------------- Tokyo - Japan's nuclear safety agency announced on Tuesday that it has raised ...

Maximum nuclear danger

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 09:26:00 +0200

Another earthquake with a 6.3 magnitude struck northeast Japan this morning. The Japanese government has raised the level of danger at "Fukusima-1" nuclear plant to a maximum of 7 after the March 11 earthquake and the tsunami that followed. To this day, this level had only been registered during the....

Japan raises nuclear crisis to same level as Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 09:04:00 +0200

Japan raised the severity of its nuclear crisis to the highest level on Tuesday, putting it on a par with the world’s worst nuclear disaster at Chernobyl in 1986 because of the amount of radiation released into the air and sea.

Impact of Japan's nuclear crisis raised to Chernobyl level

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:57:00 +0200

4/12/2011 - 7:15:01 AM Japan’s nuclear safety agency raised the severity rating of the crisis at its nuclear plant to the highest level today, on a par with the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. An official with the Nuclear Safety Commission of Japan, speaking on national television, said the rating was raised from five to seven.

Powerful earthquake hits northeast Japan

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:55:00 +0200

A strong earthquake has struck northeast Japan, shaking buildings in Tokyo but no tsunami warning has been issued.

Japan upgrades nuclear emergency to highest level

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:55:00 +0200

Japan upgraded its nuclear emergency to a maximum seven on an international scale of atomic crises on Tuesday, the first time the highest ranking has been invoked since the Chernobyl disaster in 1986.

Nuke plant workers evacuated after quake

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:49:00 +0200

Another powerful earthquake that has struck near Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear plant has forced the evacuation of emergency workers there.

Japan nuclear crisis severity level upgraded

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:47:00 +0200

Japan raised the severity level of the crisis at its crippled nuclear plant today to rank it on par with the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, citing cumulative radiation leaks contaminating the air, tap water, vegetables and seawater.

Update on Epson's Response to Tohoku Area Earthquake (April 12)

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:46:00 +0200

Tokyo, Japan, April 12, 2011 -- Epson today issued another update on the situation surrounding its employees and businesses in the aftermath of the earthquake that struck the Tohoku area of Japan on March 11. 1. Epson employees Epson deeply regrets that one employee from the Epson Toyocom Fukushima Plant died in the earthquake at Minami-Soma.

Another strong earthquake jolts eastern Japan

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:46:00 +0200

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake rocked the eastern coast of Japan's largest Honshu Island on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, RIA Novosti reported.

Magnitude-6.3 quake jolts north-eastern Japan

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:46:00 +0200

A magnitude-6.3 earthquake struck Tuesday in north-eastern Japan, the second of the day to hit the area, the Meteorological Agency said.

INSTANT VIEW - Japan raises nuclear crisis to on par with Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:44:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan raised the severity of its nuclear crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant to a level 7 from 5, putting it on par with the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986.

UPDATE1: Powerful quake rocks Fukushima, Ibaraki prefectures

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:42:00 +0200

A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 rocked Fukushima and Ibaraki prefectures in northeastern and eastern Japan early Tuesday afternoon, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The latest temblor came after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 jolted Chiba Prefecture, just east of Tokyo, and its vicinity, while a magnitude 5.

FOCUS: Postquake 'self-restraint' hits Japan's tourism

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:42:00 +0200

One month after the March 11 earthquake and ensuing tsunami, a mood of ''self-restraint'' in response to the catastrophe is still keeping Japanese away from the country's major sightseeing spots, while foreign visitors stay away from Japan as it struggles with the worst ever nuclear crisis.

Japan puts nuclear crisis on par with Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:39:00 +0200

The rating reflects the initial severity of the crisis not the current situation which has seen radiation levels drop dramatically. "This is a preliminary assessment, and is subject to finalization by the International Atomic Energy Agency," said an official at the Nuclear and Industrial Safety....

Now radiation in Japan is as bad as Chernobyl as crisis level is raised to seven for only the second time in history

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:38:00 +0200

With radioactive substances pouring out over what the government said was a 'wide area' the crisis level had been raised from 5 to 7, posing a threat to human health and the environment.

Powerful quake strikes northeast Japan

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:36:00 +0200

Japan: Powerful earthquake struck near Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear plant on Tuesday, shaking buildings in Tokyo. No tsunami warning was issued and no damage immediately reported. US Geological Survey said the quake had a magnitude of 6.0 and hit less than 11 kilometres (7 miles) below ground,....

Powerful quake rocks northeast Japan

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:36:00 +0200

A powerful earthquake struck northeast Japan Tuesday, shaking buildings in Tokyo. No tsunami warning was issued, NHK reported.The broadcaster, citing the meteorological agency, said the quake in Fukushima prefecture, the latest...

IMF cuts Japan growth forecast due to earthquake, tsunami

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:30:00 +0200

IMF cuts Japan growth forecast due to earthquake, tsunamiJapan's economy should grow by 1.4 percent this year, down 0.2 percentage points from its pre-quake outlook, the IMF said.

Powerful quake strikes northeast Japan

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:23:00 +0200

TOKYO, Japan - A powerful earthquake struck northeast Japan Tuesday, shaking buildings in Tokyo. No tsunami warning was issued, NHK reported.

UPDATE: Japan raises Fukushima accident severity level to highest level

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:18:00 +0200

Japan on Tuesday raised the severity level of the accident at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant to the maximum 7 on an international scale, up from the current 5 and matching that of the 1986 Chernobyl catastrophe. The previous evaluation of 5 on the International Nuclear Event Scale....

Japan raises nuclear crisis to same level as Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:17:00 +0200

The nuclear and industrial safety agency confirms the crisis level has been raised from five to seven on the international nuclear and radiological event scale Japan has raised the severity level of its nuclear crisis to a maximum seven, putting the emergency at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant on a par with Chernobyl.

Japan nuclear crisis severity on par with Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:17:00 +0200

Severity increased to highest level, ranking signifies 'major accident' with 'wider consequences' than previous level. Officials acknowledge amount of radioactivity released might even exceed amount emitted by Chernobyl

Japan nuclear crisis severity level raised

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:17:00 +0200

Candlelight ceremony for earthquake victims

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:16:00 +0200

Ireland joined together during a special ceremony to commemorate the one-month anniversary of the devastating earthquake in Japan.A service involving music and poetry was held at St Patrick's ...

Japan quake's economic impact worse than first feared

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:16:00 +0200

By Rie Ishiguro and Shinji Kitamura TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's economics minister warned on Tuesday that the economic damage from last month's earthquake and tsunami is likely to be worse ...

Japan upgrades nuclear emergency to highest level (AFP)

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:15:00 +0200

AFP - Japan upgraded its nuclear emergency to a maximum seven on an international scale of atomic crises on Tuesday, the first time the highest ranking has been invoked since the Chernobyl disaster in 1986.

Japan upgrades nuke level

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:15:00 +0200

Japan upgraded its nuclear emergency to a maximum seven on an international scale of atomic crises, the first time the ranking has been invoked since the Chernobyl disaster.

Japan ups nuke crisis severity to match Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:15:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) -- Japan raised the severity level of the crisis at its crippled nuclear plant Tuesday to rank it on par with the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, citing cumulative radiation leaks contaminating the air, tap water, vegetables and seawater...

Japan raises nuclear crisis severity level to match Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:14:00 +0200

Regulators cite cumulative radiation leaks contaminating air, tap water, vegetables and seawater

Politics › 5 file candidacies in by-election for lower house's Aichi district

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:14:00 +0200

Five candidates filed to run in a by-election for the House of Representatives Aichi No. 6 district on Tuesday, pitting a former Liberal Democratic Party…

Powerful quake strikes northeast Japan

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:14:00 +0200

TOKYO: A powerful earthquake struck northeast Japan Tuesday, shaking buildings in Tokyo. No tsunami warning was issued, NHK reported.

National › M6.3 quake rocks Fukushima, Ibaraki prefectures

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:14:00 +0200

A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 rocked Fukushima and Ibaraki prefectures in northeastern and eastern Japan early Tuesday afternoon, the Japan Meteorological…

Japan ups nuke crisis severity to match Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:11:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japan's nuclear regulators raised the severity level of the crisis at a stricken nuclear plant Tuesday to rank it on par with the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, citing the amount of radiation released in the accident.

Powerful earthquake strike northeast Japan

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:10:00 +0200

A strong earthquake has struck northeast Japan, shaking buildings in Tokyo but no tsunami warning has been issued.

Quake strikes northeast Japan

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:10:00 +0200

A strong earthquake struck northeast Japan Tuesday, shaking buildings in Tokyo. No tsunami warning was issued, broadcaster NHK reported.

Sinister seven: what Japan's new nuclear crisis rating means

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:10:00 +0200

As Japan raised the severity level of its nuclear crisis to match Chernobyl's seven, an Australian scientist explained what that meant.

Second major aftershock in a day hits Japan

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:05:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 12 (Reuters) - A second major aftershock measuring 6.3 rocked northeast Japan on April 12, swaying buildings in central Tokyo, shortly after the government upgraded its nuclear crisis to that on par with Chernobyl in 1986.

Japan nuclear crisis severity on par with Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:04:00 +0200

Japan raises nuclear crisis to same level as Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 07:55:00 +0200

Japan raised the severity of its nuclear crisis to the highest level on Tuesday, putting it on a par with the world's worst nuclear disaster.

06:12 Japan raises nuclear crisis level

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 07:52:00 +0200

Japan has raised the severity of its nuclear crisis to the highest level, putting it on a par with the world's worst nuclear disaster at Chernobyl in 1986 because of the amount of radiation released into the air and sea. As another major aftershock rattled the earthquake-ravaged east of the country,....

Japan raises nuclear crisis rating to highest level

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 07:49:00 +0200

The level 7 rating for the crisis at the quake- and tsunami-stricken Fukushima power plant is based on the amount radiation released. A day earlier, three new quakes hit as Japan announces plans to expand the evacuation zone. Japanese nuclear regulatory officials Tuesday raised the severity rating....

S. Korea, DPRK hold second round of volcano talks

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 07:43:00 +0200

South Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) met Tuesday for another round of talks over joint research into volcanic activities at the highest mountain on the peninsula, a move observers say can serve as an icebreaker in frozen ties.

Japan raises nuclear crisis to highest level - the same as Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 07:41:00 +0200

Government has raised the severity of the crisis at the Fukushima nuclear plant to the highest level on the international scale.

Another strong earthquake hits Japan

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 07:36:00 +0200

Another strong earthquake has struck northeast Japan – shaking buildings in Tokyo. However no tsunami warning has been issued after the 6.3 magnitude quake. Workers from the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant have been ordered to evacuate. The news comes as the severity of the crisis at Fukushima – reaches its highest level.

Japan raises nuclear crisis to same level as Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 07:34:00 +0200

Japan raised the severity of its nuclear crisis to the highest level on Tuesday, putting it on a par with the world's worst nuclear disaster at Chernobyl in 1986.

Japan nuclear crisis at same level as Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 07:32:00 +0200

Safety agency raises severity of nuclear crisis to level 7, worst since 1986, but experts say new rating is exaggerated.

IMF cuts Japan growth forecast due to quake

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 07:32:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — The International Monetary Fund has cut its forecast of Japan's economic growth due to the country's devastating earthquake and tsunami. Japan's economy should grow by 1.4 percent this year, down 0.2 percentage points from its pre-quake outlook, the IMF said in a report on the global economic outlook.

Japan raises nuclear crisis to same level as Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 07:29:00 +0200

Japan raised the severity of its nuclear crisis to the highest level on Tuesday, putting it on a par with the world’s worst nuclear disaster at Chernobyl in 1986.

The Chernobyl factor

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 07:25:00 +0200

As Japan raises the severity level of its nuclear crisis to seven, an Australian scientist explains what that means.

Japan raises nuclear crisis to on par with Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 07:20:00 +0200

Operator of Fukushima plant fears radiation leak could eventually exceed that of Chernobyl disaster.

Japan nuke crisis 'matches Chernobyl'

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 07:18:00 +0200

Japan's nuclear regulators raised the severity level of the crisis at a stricken nuclear plant to rank it on par with the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.

Japan raises nuclear crisis to on par with Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 07:18:00 +0200

Operator of Fukushima plant fears radiation leak could eventually exceed that of Chernobyl disaster.

Japan raises nuclear crisis to same level as Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 07:14:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan raised the severity of its nuclear crisis to the highest level on Tuesday, putting it on a par with the world's worst nuclear disaster at Chernobyl in 1986.

Japan raises nuclear threat to highest level

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 07:11:00 +0200

Japanese authorities "provisionally" declared the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident a level 7 event, putting the crisis on par with the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.

Japan expands evacuation zone

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 07:09:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 11, (Agencies): Japan on Monday expanded the evacuation zone around its crippled nuclear plant because of high levels of accumulated radiation in the area a month after an earthquake and tsunami sparked the worst nuclear crisis since Che...

Japan ups nuclear emergency to 7, at par with Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 07:08:00 +0200

Japan upgraded its nuclear emergency to the highest level putting it on par with Chernobyl, although radiation emitted was 10% of that disaster.

Japan ups nuclear emergency to 7, at par with Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 07:08:00 +0200

Japan upgraded its nuclear emergency to the highest level putting it on par with Chernobyl, although radiation emitted was 10% of that disaster.

Diablo Plant Delays License Bid

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 06:59:00 +0200

The owner of California's Diablo Canyon nuclear-power plant said it wouldn't seek license renewals for its two reactors until new studies of the area's vulnerability to earthquakes can be conducted.

Now radiation in Japan is as bad as Chernobyl as crisis level is raised to seven for only the second time in history

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 06:55:00 +0200

With radioactive substances pouring out over what the government said was a 'wide area' the crisis level had been raised from 5 to 7, posing a threat to human health and the environment.

Japan Nuke Crisis Rating 'Same As Chernobyl'

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 06:50:00 +0200

Japan has raised the severity of its nuclear crisis to the highest level - putting it on a par with the Chernobyl disaster.

At least 6 killed in latest Japan earthquake

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 06:49:00 +0200

A magnitude 6.6 earthquake rattled the northeastern coast of Japan Monday evening, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Japan ups nuke crisis to same level as Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 06:45:00 +0200

Japan raised the severity of its nuclear crisis to the highest level on Tuesday, putting it on a par with the world's worst nuclear disaster at Chernobyl in 1986.

Tepco may face $23.6bn in claims

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 06:44:00 +0200

Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) may face as much as 2 trillion yen ($23.6bn; 14.5bn) in compensation claims, according to JP Morgan. The company has been grappling to contain the radiation ...

Politics › Kan's scheduled visit to U.S. will proceed, Edano says

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 06:43:00 +0200

Prime Minister Naoto Kan will proceed with a planned visit to the United States by the end of June, despite the demands of dealing with…

Japan raises nuclear crisis to same level as Chernobyl (Reuters)

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 06:43:00 +0200

Reuters - Japan raised the severity of its nuclear crisis to the highest level on Tuesday, putting it on a par with the world's worst nuclear disaster at Chernobyl in 1986.

Growth of emerging nations set to outpace "advanced" economies, says IMF

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 06:40:00 +0200

WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund is predicting global growth of about 4.5 per cent in the following two years but the headline figure masks a two-speed global picture, with emerging nations far outpacing so-called "advanced" economies.

Japan raises nuclear crisis to same level as Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 06:39:00 +0200

Japan expands the evacuation zone around its crippled nuclear plant because of high levels of accumulated radiation in the area

Japan raises nuclear crisis severity to highest level

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 06:39:00 +0200

12 Apr 2011 02:11 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, April 12 (Reuters) - Japan raised the severity of its nuclear crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant to a level 7 from 5, putting it on par with the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986. The rating reflects the initial severity of the crisis....

INSTANT VIEW 2-Japan raises nuclear crisis to on par with Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 06:39:00 +0200

12 Apr 2011 02:57 Source: reuters // Reuters (For more stories on Japanese nuclear crisis, click on [ID:nL3E7FB2TZ]) TOKYO, April 12 (Reuters) - Japan raised the severity of its nuclear crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant to a level 7 from 5, putting it on par with the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986.

Japan ups nuke crisis severity to match Chornobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 06:35:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) Japan's nuclear regulators raised the severity level of the crisis at a stricken nuclear plant Tuesday to rank it on par with the 1986 Chornobyl disaster, citing the amount of radiation released in the accident.

Japan raises nuclear crisis to same level as Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 06:33:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan raised the severity of its nuclear crisis to the highest level on Tuesday, putting it on a par with the world's worst nuclear disaster at Chernobyl in 1986.

Japan raises nuclear crisis severity to highest level

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 06:29:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan raised the severity of its nuclear crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant to a level 7 from 5, putting it on par with the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986.

Japan nuclear disaster: Pictures show tsunami-ravaged Fukushima

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 06:23:00 +0200

These ghost towns have not been emptied by war, but by Japan's Armaggeddon. In an extraordinary series of photographs, we see what has been left behind.

Role reversal: Is Europe about to move below Africa as direction of tectonic plates shifts?

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 06:23:00 +0200

Geologists say a pause in the movement between the two continents could mean the tectonic plates are about to change direction.

What Makes Japanese People Trust Their Government in Times of Crisis?

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 06:15:00 +0200

Tokyo is covered in cherry blossom and the streets are full of people enjoying the beauty of spring. The Ueno Zoo is bustling with children who came to see a panda that has just arrived from China. Although there are not as many people outside enjoying the cherry blossom in the evening as in prev...

6.6 quake hits Japan

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 06:10:00 +0200

Another strong earthquake measuring 6.6 on the Richter Scale, occurred on Tuesday near the eastern coast of Japan's most populous island of Honshu reports the Reuters news agency citing information from the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenter was located just 77 kilometers northeast of Tokyo.

6.5-magnitude quake hits off east coast of Honshu, Japan

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 06:09:00 +0200

An earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter Scale hit off the east coast of Honshu of Japan at 7:08 a.m.. Beijing Time Tuesday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center. The epicenter was monitored at 35.4 degrees north latitude and 140.7 degrees east longitude with a depth of about 20 kilometers, the center said.

Japan raises nuclear crisis severity to highest level

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 06:01:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 12 (Reuters) - Japan raised the severity of itsnuclear crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant to a level [More]

Japan raises alert level of nuclear crisis to maximum

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:59:00 +0200

Regulators cite amount of radiation released in accident as they make rating equal to Chernobyl disaster

Japan upgrades nuclear emergency

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:54:00 +0200

Japan has upgraded its nuclear emergency to a maximum seven on an international scale of atomic crises.

Britain's GKN expects Japan hit to auto market to continue

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:53:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - British industrial group GKN expects its autos business to continue to be hit by last month's earthquake in Japan, though said the impact would be partly offset by growth at its other divisions.

Strong quake jolts Tokyo

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:47:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 has jolted in Tokyo and its environs.

Japan raises severity of nuclear accident to highest level

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:43:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan raised the severity of its nuclear disaster to the highest level on Tuesday, putting it on a par with the world's worst disaster nuclear accident at Chernobyl after another major aftershock rattled the quake-ravaged east.

UPDATE2: Strong quakes jolt eastern, central Japan

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:41:00 +0200

Strong earthquakes jolted eastern and central Japan separately Tuesday morning but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 jolted Chiba Prefecture, just east of Tokyo, and its vicinity at 8:08 a.m., while a magnitude 5.

Japan upgrades nuclear emergency level to seven (AFP)

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:41:00 +0200

AFP - Japan upgraded its nuclear emergency to a maximum seven on an international scale of atomic crises on Tuesday, the first time the ranking has been invoked since the Chernobyl disaster in 1986.

UPDATE3: Japan raises nuke accident severity level to highest 7 from 5

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:41:00 +0200

TOKYO - Japan on Tuesday raised the severity level of the accident at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear...

Wall Street mixed ahead of earnings season

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:34:00 +0200

New York. Wall Street traded mixed on Monday as investors were cautious before the first-quarter earnings season and a series of uncertainties still lingered in the markets, Xinhua informed. The three major indexes wavered between gains and losses for the whole trading session on Monday as the....

Role reversal: Is Europe about to move below Africa as direction of tectonic plates shifts?

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:32:00 +0200

Geologists say a pause in the movement between the two continents could mean the tectonic plates are about to change direction.

Japan nuclear disaster: Pictures show tsunami-ravaged Fukushima

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:32:00 +0200

These ghost towns have not been emptied by war, but by Japan's Armaggeddon. In an extraordinary series of photographs, we see what has been left behind.

Rwanda: Citizens in Japan Honour Genocide Victims

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:32:00 +0200

The Embassy of Rwanda in Japan, last week, joined the world to honour victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.The 17th commemoration was preceded by a prayer for Genocide survivors and victims of the Tohoku Pacific Earthquake and Tsunami that hit Japan last month.

Oil slips on economic growth worry

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:23:00 +0200

U.S. crude oil price dropped from a 30-month high on Monday as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut economic forecasts for the United States and Japan, spurring worries on energy demands. The IMF said on Monday the U.S. economy will expand at a slower pace of 2.8 percent this year, down 0.2 percent from its previous estimate in January.

6.3-magnitude quake hits east Japan, tsunami warning not issued

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:23:00 +0200

An earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale occurred offshore near Chiba Prefecture in eastern Japan at 8:08 a.m. local time Tuesday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The earthquake poses no tsunami risk, the agency said. The epicenter of the quake was located some 30 km under the....

Japan to raise nuke accident severity level to 7

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:23:00 +0200

Japan has decided to raise the severity level of the accident at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant to 7, the worst on an international scale, from the current 5, Kyodo news reported on Tuesday, citing government sources as saying. The level has so far only been applied to the 1986 Chernobyl catastrophe.

Wall Street mixed ahead of earnings season

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:23:00 +0200

Wall Street traded mixed on Monday as investors were cautious before the first-quarter earnings season and a series of uncertainties still lingered in the markets. The three major indexes wavered between gains and losses for the whole trading session on Monday as the first-quarter earnings reports....

6.7-magnitude quake hits eastern Honshu, Japan

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:23:00 +0200

An earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale hit Japan's eastern Honshu at 4:16 p.m. Beijing Time Monday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center. The epicenter was monitored at 36.9 degrees north latitude and 140.8 degrees east longitude with a depth of about 30 kilometers, the center said.

Tsunami warning lifted, aftershock magnitude revised down

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:23:00 +0200

&$ &$Video image taken on April 11, 2011 in Tokyo shows live news of earthquake in northeastern parts of Japan. A strong quake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 jolted eastern, northeastern parts of Japan at 5: 16 p.m. local time (0816 GMT). A tsunami alert was issued, according to Japan Meteorological Agency.

Japan upgrades nuclear emergency to highest level

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:17:00 +0200

Hayden Cooper, Tokyo Last Updated: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:09:00 +1000 The severity of Japan's Fukushima nuclear emergency has been upgraded to a maximum seven on an international scale. This puts Fukushima on a par with the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, previously the world's worst ever peacetime nuclear event.

Nissan Leaf stumbles out of the gate

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:17:00 +0200

Nissan Leaf won't restart under certain conditions, Nissan says. First 20,000 Nissan Leafs are sold out, but glitch could deter further sales.

6.3-magnitude quake hits near Japan's Chiba region

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:13:00 +0200

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake occurred offshore near Chiba prefecture in eastern Japan at 8.08 a.m. local time Tuesday, Xinhua quoted Japan Meteorological Agency as stating.

Top in Category › Tohoku Shinkansen resumes services on more sections

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:13:00 +0200

East Japan Railway Co on Tuesday resumed bullet train services between Nasushiobara in Tochigi Prefecture and Fukushima on the Tohoku Shinkansen Line after suspension following…

Strong quake jolts Tokyo

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:11:00 +0200

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 has jolted in Tokyo and its environs.

Crisis rates in most severe category

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:10:00 +0200

Japanese authorities "provisionally" declared the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident a level 7 event, putting the crisis on par with the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.

Japan upgrades nuclear emergency level to seven

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:09:00 +0200

Japan upgraded its nuclear emergency to a maximum seven on an international scale of atomic crises on Tuesday, the first time the ranking has been invoked since the Chernobyl disaster in 1986.

Japan nuke emergency on par with Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:09:00 +0200

Japan's nuclear safety agency says the amount of radiation leaking from the crippled nuclear plant is equivalent to 10 per cent of the Chernobyl accident.

Japan raises nuclear crisis level

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:09:00 +0200

Japan raises the severity measure of its nuclear crisis to the highest level, but says radiation leakage is a tenth of that from the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.

Japanese prime minister thanks Taiwan for post-disaster aid

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:08:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japan sent letters to Taiwan's government yesterday thanking the Taiwanese people for generous donations in the aftermath of its March 11 earthquake and tsunami disaster.

Japan thanks world for tsunami help

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:08:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japan's prime minister on Monday thanked the world for its support a month after a devastating tsunami as the risk of a large radiation leak from a crippled nuclear plant faded.

Japanese move into temporary houses one month after quake

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:08:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - One month after a devastating tsunami flattened their homes, some families took a step toward normalcy and moved into temporary housing, while Japan's prime minister promised Sunday to help fishermen along the devastated coast get back to their boats.

German reinsurer likely to lower 2011 forecast after Japan quake

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:08:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The earthquake and tsunami in Japan will likely force the world's third largest reinsurance group, Hannover Re, to revise downwards its yearly forecasts, the German group's chief financial officer said Sunday.

Japan upgrades nuclear emergency level to seven

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:06:00 +0200

TOKYO: Japan upgraded its nuclear emergency to a maximum seven on an international scale of atomic crises on Tuesday, the first time the ranking has been invoked since the Chernobyl disaster in 1986.

Two Koreas set to hold fresh talks on volcanic threat

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:06:00 +0200

SEOUL: South and North Korea on Tuesday were to resume talks about a potential volcanic threat from the peninsula's highest mountain, in a rare example of cooperation after months of confrontation.

Japan raises nuclear crisis to highest level

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:04:00 +0200

The Japanese government has raised the severity of the crisis at the Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear plant to 7, the highest level on the International Nuclear Event Scale.

Japan raises nuclear severity level

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:03:00 +0200

THE Japanese government on Tuesday raised the Fukushima nuclear accident level from five to seven, the same severity assigned to the Chernobyl disaster, Kyodo News reported.

Japan raises severity of nuclear accident to highest

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:02:00 +0200

Japan agency raises nuclear threat to highest level

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 04:55:00 +0200

Japanese authorities "provisionally" declared the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident a level 7 event, putting the crisis on par with the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.

IMF cuts Japan's growth forecast

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 04:43:00 +0200

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded its view on Japan's economy in the wake of the devastation caused by the earthquake and tsunami. IMF said it expects Japan's economy ...

Japanese heighten nuclear level

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 04:39:00 +0200

Japanese authorities raised the measure of severity of their nuclear crisis to the highest level, officials say.

Japan raises severity of nuclear accident to highest (Reuters)

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 04:38:00 +0200

Reuters - Japan raised the severity of its nuclear disaster to the highest level on Tuesday, putting it on a par with the world's worst disaster nuclear accident at Chernobyl after another major aftershock rattled the quake-ravaged east.

Possible Japanese quake-triggered tsunami unlikely to badly hit Chinese coasts

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 04:35:00 +0200

China's coasts will not be badly affected by a possible tsunami following the 7.1-magnitude earthquake that hit Honshu, the main island of Japan, Monday afternoon, the Chinese marine environment forecaster has said. China's National Marine Environmental Forecasting Center (NMEFC) said it would keep....

Japanese Crisis Is Ranked Alongside Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 04:28:00 +0200

The Japanese government said it now thinks that the severity of the month-long crisis at its Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant is on par with that of Chernobyl, raising its assessment of the accident's seriousness to the highest level by international standards.

2 Koreas set to hold fresh talks on volcanic threat

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 04:26:00 +0200

South and North Korea on Tuesday were to resume talks about a potential volcanic threat from the peninsula's highest mountain, in a rare example of co-operation.

UPDATE2: Japan to raise nuke accident severity level to highest 7 from 5: sources

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 04:09:00 +0200

TOKYO - Japan has decided to raise the severity level of the accident at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nucl...

Oil slips on economic growth worry

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 04:05:00 +0200

Japan could raise nuclear crisis level to match Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 04:02:00 +0200

TOKYO - Japan's nuclear crisis may be raised to the highest level of severity, matching Chernobyl's rating, as increasing radiation prompts the government to widen the evacuation zone and as aftershocks rocked the country. Japan's Nuclear and...

Japan ups nuclear crisis rating to top level

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:57:00 +0200

Japan has raised the severity rating for its tsunami-stricken nuclear reactor from Level 5 to Level 7, the highest grade, equal to the 1986 disaster at Chernobyl in the former Soviet Union.

Tepco may face $23.6bn in claims

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:53:00 +0200

Tokyo Electric Power Company may face as much as 2 trillion yen ($23.6bn) in compensation claims, according to JP Morgan.

Japan raises nuclear alert to highest level

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:48:00 +0200

Decision will make severity level of Fukushima Daiichi nuclear-plant accident equal to 1986 Chernobyl disaster.

Exclusion zone around nuclear plant is expanded

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:43:00 +0200

Japan's government expanded the evacuation area around a damaged nuclear plant yesterday after fierce criticism that people living outside the 12-mile zone were being exposed to too much ...

National › Japan raises nuclear accident severity level to highest 7 from 5

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:43:00 +0200

Japan has decided to raise the severity level of the accident at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant to 7, the highest on an international…

6.5-magnitude quake hits off east coast of Honshu

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:43:00 +0200

An earthquake, measuring 6.5 on the Richter Scale, hit off the east coast of Honshu of Japan at 7.08 a.m. Beijing Time Tuesday, Xinhua quoted the China Earthquake Networks Centre as saying.

Japan to raise nuclear severity level

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:39:00 +0200

Japan is to raise its assessment of the severity of its nuclear emergency to the maximum seven, putting it on a par with Chernobyl.

Nuclear disaster now on par with Chernobyl

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:39:00 +0200

Japan has raised the severity level of its nuclear crisis to seven to put it on a par with the Chernobyl accident 25 years ago as engineers battled a fire at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.

Another strong earthquake jolts eastern Japan

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:38:00 +0200

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake rocked the eastern coast of Japan's largest Honshu Island on Tuesday.

Strong earthquake hits Japan, no tsunami warning issued

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:38:00 +0200

11 Apr 2011 23:23 Source: reuters // Reuters April 12 (Reuters) - A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 hit eastern Japan on Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said, shaking buildings in the capital Tokyo. The epicentre of the earthquake was off the coast of Chiba prefecture,....

Fire at Japan's crippled nuclear plant, more aftershocks

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:38:00 +0200

Japan expands the evacuation zone around its crippled nuclear plant because of high levels of accumulated radiation in the area

Nuclear crisis 'at Chernobyl level'

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:37:00 +0200

Japan has decided to raise the severity level of the crisis at its tsunami-stricken nuclear power plant to 7 - its highest and equal to the 1986 disaster at Chernobyl in the former Soviet Union, reports have said.

Severity of Japan nuclear emergency 'equal to Chernobyl'

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:35:00 +0200

The Japanese government nuclear safety agency has raised the crisis level at the Fukushima Daiichi plant from five to seven - putting it on a par with the Chernobyl disaster.The Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency said the damaged...

Fukushima nuclear disaster 'as bad as Chernobyl'

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:32:00 +0200

JAPAN to raise its nuclear accident level to a maximum seven as another quake hits and fire breaks out at reactor.

Japan to raise nuclear severity level to maximum, say reports

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:31:00 +0200

TOKYO: Japan is to raise its assessment of the severity of its nuclear emergency to the maximum seven on an international scale, putting it on a par with Chernobyl, reports said Tuesday.

Nuclear crisis 'at Chernobyl level'

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:31:00 +0200

Quake exposes fragility of 'supply chain' in auto industry

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:30:00 +0200

When the magnitude-7.1 aftershock struck Thursday night, Yoshio Saito, president of autoparts maker Iwaki Diecast Co., dashed from his house to the head office's factory in Yamamoto, Miyagi Prefecture. The main thought on his mind? Here we go again. A day earlier, his company finally restored full....

Local election defeats put DPJ in tougher position

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:30:00 +0200

The Democratic Party of Japan's defeats in local elections Sunday have shattered a political cease-fire, making it tougher for the ruling party to push through measures to rebuild disaster-hit areas. The ruling and opposition sides had set aside their major differences to focus on the survivors of....

Japan ship enters Hong Kong after radiation checks

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:30:00 +0200

A Japanese ship denied entry to a Chinese port over radiation concerns last month was allowed into a Hong Kong port on Friday, owner Mitsui O.S.K. Lines said. The container ship, the MOL Presence, was rejected by Chinese authorities when it arrived at the port of Xiamen in eastern Fujian province....

Nikkei slips as autos sag; seen rangebound before earnings

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:30:00 +0200

Japan's Nikkei average slipped on Monday after Citigroup slashed ratings on major automakers to "sell" and was set to trade in a tight range before earnings announcements at the end of the month reveal the full impact of the earthquake that hit the country on March 11.

Survey: More than half of victims elderly in disaster

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:30:00 +0200

As in many natural disasters, the old were especially vulnerable in the Great East Japan Earthquake of March 11, with more than half of those who died in the earthquake and subsequent tsunami 65 or older, according to a survey. According to the survey conducted by The Asahi Shimbun on 7,935 of the....

Ford says Asian operations may face part shortages

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:27:00 +0200

DETROIT: Ford Motor Co. says that its Asia-Pacific operations may have to slow or stop production later this month because of parts shortages from Japan.

Fire at Japan's crippled nuclear plant, more aftershocks

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:27:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Engineers were fighting a fire at Japan's crippled nuclear plant on Tuesday as another major aftershock rocked eastern Japan, swaying buildings in central Tokyo and closing Narita airport runways.

Japan Widens Evacuation Net

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:27:00 +0200

Japan broadened the nuclear evacuation zone around the troubled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear-power plant, the latest sign that the government was unprepared to grapple with the longer-term implications of its nuclear crisis.

Aftershock Upsets Effort to Repair Plant

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:27:00 +0200

An aftershock that shook Japan's northeast region temporarily shut down power supply and makeshift cooling systems at the Fukushima Daiichi plant, highlighting the vulnerability of the crippled facility a month after a massive earthquake triggered the nation's worst nuclear-power crisis.

Toyota warns US dealers of summer car shortages

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:27:00 +0200

DETROIT: Toyota Motor Corp. is telling U.S. dealers that new vehicles could be in short supply this summer because of production slowdowns in Japan and North America.

U.S. lawmaker calls for new nuclear waste rules

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:27:00 +0200

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A top Senate Democrat on Monday urged the U.S. nuclear regulator to require plants to speed up the shift of radioactive waste to dry cask storage from pools.

Strong quake jolts Tokyo

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:22:00 +0200

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 has jolted in Tokyo and its environs.

Japan crisis showcases social media's muscle

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:22:00 +0200

Nine days after Japan's catastrophic earthquake, two urgent pleas for help appeared on the Twitter stream of U.S. Ambassador John Roos:

Nuclear crisis 'at Chernobyl level'

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:19:00 +0200

Nuclear crisis 'at Chernobyl level'

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:19:00 +0200

Japan raises nuclear level to seven

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:17:00 +0200

Fukushima Daiichi power plant emergency is now on a par with the 1986 Chernobyl warning Japan is to raise the nuclear alert level at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant to a maximum seven, putting the emergency on a par with the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. Nuclear safety officials had insisted they had....

Nuclear crisis 'at Chernobyl level'

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:16:00 +0200

Nuclear crisis 'at Chernobyl level'

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:14:00 +0200

Nuclear crisis 'at Chernobyl level'

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:13:00 +0200

Strong aftershock hits Tokyo area

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:12:00 +0200

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 has jolted the Tokyo area.Japan's Meteorological Agency said the quake struck at 2308 GMT on Monday. The epicentre of the quake was ...

At least 6 killed in new Japan earthquake

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:09:00 +0200

At least six people were killed when a magnitude-6.4 earthquake struck Japan Tuesday morning, a local fire department said.

Japan to raise nuclear severity level to maximum (AFP)

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:05:00 +0200

AFP - Japan is to raise its assessment of the severity of its nuclear emergency to the maximum seven on an international scale, putting it on a par with Chernobyl, reports said Tuesday.

A month on, and another quake hits

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:02:00 +0200

A strong new earthquake rattled Japan's northeast yesterday, killing at least two people and knocking out power to 220,000 households. The 7.0-magnitude aftershock came just hours after residents bowed their heads and wept in ceremonies to mark a month since the massive earthquake and tsunami that....

Debris, challenges pile up in Japan 1 month later

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:54:00 +0200

NATORI, JAPAN | A month after Japan's earthquake and tsunami, the challenges seem as daunting as ever: Thousands are missing and feared dead, tens of thousands have fled their homes, a leaking nuclear plant remains crippled, and powerful aftershocks keep coming. Vast tracts of the northeast are demolition sites: The .

Magnitude-6.3 quake jolts Tokyo

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:54:00 +0200

TOKYO | A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 has jolted in Tokyo and its environs. Japan's Meteorological Agency said the quake struck at 8:08 a.m. local time (2308 GMT) Tuesday. The epicenter of the quake was located just off the coast of Chiba, east of Tokyo. ...

Japan to raise nuclear severity level to maximum

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:54:00 +0200

Japan is to raise its assessment of the severity of its nuclear emergency to the maximum seven on an international scale, putting it on a par with Chernobyl, reports said Tuesday.

IMF: Sustained Strong Growth in China to Boost Asia

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:49:00 +0200

Economists at International Monetary Fund say growth in China is projected to be robust at 9.6 percent this year

Magnitude 6.3 quake hits Tokyo and environs

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:43:00 +0200

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 has jolted in Tokyo and its environs.

Strong earthquake hits Japan, no tsunami warning issued

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:42:00 +0200

The epicentre of the earthquake was off the coast of Chiba prefecture, neighboring Tokyo, the agency said, adding that no tsunami warning had been issued.

REFILING: M5.5 quake jolts Nagano Prefecture in central Japan, vicinity

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:37:00 +0200

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 jolted Nagano Prefecture in central Japan and its vicinity Tuesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage from the 7:26 a.m. quake. No tsunami warning was issued.

UPDATE1: M6.3 quake jolts Chiba Prefecture, vicinity

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:37:00 +0200

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 jolted Chiba Prefecture, just east of Tokyo, and its vicinity Tuesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage from the 8:08 a.m. quake. No tsunami warning was issued.

6.3 earthquake jolts Tokyo

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:35:00 +0200

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 has jolted Tokyo and its environs.Japan's Meteorological Agency said the quake struck just after 8am (local time).It was located about 60km east of Tokyo.There are...

Fire at Japan's crippled nuclear plant, more aftershocks (Reuters)

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:35:00 +0200

Reuters - Engineers were fighting a fire at Japan's crippled nuclear plant on Tuesday as another major aftershock rocked eastern Japan, swaying buildings in central Tokyo and closing Narita airport runways.

Exclusion zone widened as another quake hits Japan

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:34:00 +0200

JAPAN has widened the evacuation zone around a stricken nuclear plant a month on from a huge natural disaster as another 7.1 magnitude quake and tsunami alert strained nerves anew.

Strong earthquake hits Japan, no tsunami warning issued

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:34:00 +0200

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 hit eastern Japan on Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said, shaking buildings in the capital Tokyo.

Fire at Japan's crippled nuclear plant, more aftershocks

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:32:00 +0200

Strong quake rattles Japan once again

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:32:00 +0200

7.0-magnitude aftershock prompts tsunami warning, later lifted SENDAI, Japan - Another strong quake with a magnitude of 7.0 rattled the eastern and northeastern parts of Japan at 5:16 pm local time on Monday. A tsunami alert was also issued but later lifted, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Strong aftershock hits Tokyo area

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:28:00 +0200

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 has jolted the Tokyo area.

Another shock shakes Tokyo

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:28:00 +0200

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 jolted Tokyo and the surrounding region this morning. Japan's Meteorological Agency said the quake struck at 8.08am local time (7.08a, Singapore time). The epicentre of the quake was...

Social media map plots a Japan beyond geography

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:21:00 +0200

Created by the firm Esri, Inc., in response to the March 11 earthquake and tsunami — along with the near meltdown of the Fukushima nuclear plant — they offer perspectives on the disaster that map makers even two decades ago couldn't have imagined. ESRI MAP: Social media and Japan tragedy A social....

Strong aftershock hits Tokyo area

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:19:00 +0200

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 has jolted the Tokyo area.

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake jolts Tokyo

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:19:00 +0200

(AP) TOKYO - A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 has jolted in Tokyo and its environs. Japan's Meteorological Agency said the quake struck at 8:08 a.m. local time Tuesday. The epicenter of the quake was located just off the coast of Chiba, east of Tokyo. There were no initial reports of injuries or damage in the prefecture.

Earthquake shakes Japanese capital

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:18:00 +0200

No initial injuries or damage reported but operator of Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant says fire raging at No 4 reactor.

Strong quake jolts Tokyo

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:17:00 +0200

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 has jolted in Tokyo and its environs.

Japan hit by fresh aftershocks

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:16:00 +0200

Hayden Cooper and staff Last Updated: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:59:00 +1000 Japan has been rocked by two aftershocks, one at magnitude 7 shook buildings in Tokyo and a wide area of eastern Japan on Monday evening. The earthquake triggered a tsunami warning, but that was later cancelled.

Strong aftershock hits Tokyo area

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:15:00 +0200

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 has jolted the Tokyo area.

Strong aftershock hits Tokyo area

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:14:00 +0200

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 has jolted the Tokyo area.

Japan denies the rise of its nuke accident severity level to the highest 7 -- reports

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:13:00 +0200

Japan's Nuclear Safety Commission on Tuesday morning denied that it will raise nuke accident severity level, according to China Central Television (CCTV).

Inflation, oil prices new risks to global economy: IMF

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:13:00 +0200

Soaring oil prices and inflation in emerging economies pose new risks to global recovery but are not yet strong enough to derail it, the International Monetary Fund said on Monday.

National › Quakes jolt Chiba, Nagano; agency warns of more aftershocks

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:12:00 +0200

Two earthquakes struck eastern and central Japan on Tuesday morning, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. A quake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 jolted Chiba…

Strong aftershock hits Tokyo area

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:10:00 +0200

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 has jolted the Tokyo area.

Powerful quake rocks Tokyo

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:09:00 +0200

A strong offshore earthquake has rocked Tokyo, swaying buildings in the capital and stopping subway services on Tuesday morning.

Strong aftershock hits Tokyo area

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:07:00 +0200

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 has jolted the Tokyo area.

Magnitude 6.3 quake hits Tokyo and environs

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:04:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 has jolted in Tokyo and its environs. Japan's Meteorological Agency said the quake struck at 8:08 a.m. local time (2308 GMT) Tuesday. The epicenter of the quake was located just off the coast of Chiba, east of Tokyo.

Ford says Asian operations may face part shortages (AP)

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:04:00 +0200

AP - Ford Motor Co. says that its Asia-Pacific operations may have to slow or stop production later this month because of parts shortages from Japan.

Powerful offshore quake rocks Japan

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:02:00 +0200

A STRONG offshore earthquake of magnitude 6.3 hit at 8.08am local time off the coast of Chiba prefecture, just east of Tokyo.

Japan nuclear disaster: Pictures show tsunami-ravaged Fukushima

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 23:45:00 +0200

These ghost towns have not been emptied by war, but by Japan's Armaggeddon. In an extraordinary series of photographs, we see what has been left behind.

19:37 Japan extends evacuation zone

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 23:43:00 +0200

Japan expanded the evacuation zone around a crippled nuclear plant today because of high levels of accumulated radiation, as a strong aftershock rattled the area one month after a quake and tsunami sparked the worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl. The operator of the crisis-hit Fukushima Daiichi....

Japan: One Month After The Quake

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 23:43:00 +0200

One month later: A look at memorials dedicated to the victims of the Japan earthquake and tsunami

George Fox University invites all to show support for citizens of earthquake-ravaged Japan

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 23:40:00 +0200

In wake of the March 11 Magnitude 9.0 earthquake, hundreds of aftershocks and subsequent tsunamis that have devastated the country, the institute is organizing a “Notes of Encouragement” campaign to reach out to the Japanese people. Many of the ...

Japan's big aftershock one month after disaster

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 23:40:00 +0200

A wide area of eastern Japan has been rocked by a powerful aftershock exactly a month after the country suffered double devastation from an earthquake and tsunami. The latest 6.6 tremor shook ...

US stocks weaken as earnings season approaches

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 23:40:00 +0200

NEW YORK: Stocks turned lower Monday as an initial burst of enthusiasm over a new pair of corporate deals faded. First-quarter earnings season gets under way later in the day when Alcoa Inc. reports ...

Japan nuclear crisis may be on par with Chernobyl

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 23:32:00 +0200

Tokyo. Japan is considering raising the severity level of its nuclear crisis to put it on a par with the Chernobyl accident 25 years ago, the worst atomic power disaster in history, Kyodo news agency reported on Tuesday, Reuters reported. The report came as the government expanded an evacuation zone....

Clinton to visit Germany, Japan, SKorea this week (AP)

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 23:30:00 +0200

AP - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will travel to Germany and Japan this week for talks on Libya and other crises with NATO allies in Berlin and to show support for the earthquake- and tsunami-stricken Japanese people. She also will visit South Korea.

Clinton to attend NATO meeting, visit Seoul, Tokyo

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 23:30:00 +0200

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton travels to Berlin this week for a NATO foreign ministers meeting expected to focus on Libya and then continues to South Korea and Japan, the State Department said on Monday.

When Fukushima became Hiroshima: The ghostly images taken inside the tsunami-ravaged exclusion zone abandoned by those fleeing Japan's nuclear disaster

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 23:22:00 +0200

They are images that are reminiscent of the worst psychological fears of the Cold War: What you would have faced, emerging from the safety of your nuclear bunker, to find only an overwhelming silence, greeted with the crushing knowledge that you are utterly, impossibly, undeniably alone - the only one to survive.

As a nation stands in silence, a new quake hits Japan

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 23:15:00 +0200

TOKYO - Japan yesterday expanded the evacuation zone around its crippled nuclear plant because of high levels of radiation, as a strong aftershock rattled the area one month after a quake and tsunami sparked the worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl.

'Economy positive despite events in Japan, Mid East'

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 23:15:00 +0200

SINGAPORE - The March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan and the conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa are not expected to have a significant impact on Singapore's economy, according to the preliminary assessment of the Ministry of Trade and...

Singapore Red Cross collects S$19m for Japan

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 23:15:00 +0200

SINGAPORE - The Singapore Red Cross has collected a total of S$19 million from Singaporeans, so far, to help the homeless in Japan following the tsunami, earthquake and nuclear disaster, Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Mr Zainul Abidin...

Japan nuclear crisis may be on par with Chernobyl

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 23:13:00 +0200

Japan is considering raising the severity level of its nuclear crisis to put it on a par with the Chernobyl accident 25 years ago, the worst atomic power disaster in history, Kyodo news agency reported on Tuesday.

Sports › Fujisankei Ladies Classic to go ahead as scheduled

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 23:09:00 +0200

The Fujisankei Ladies Classic will go ahead as scheduled at Kawana Hotel Golf Course in Shizuoka Prefecture from April 22-24, tournament organizers said Monday. The…

Sharp suspends production at its two largest LCD factories following Japanese quake

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 23:08:00 +0200

Toshiba, Hitachi, and Panasonic already said they would shutter their liquid crystal display plants for a month following the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and resulting tsunami that struck the country on March 11. Now, Japan's largest exporter of LCD TVs (Sharp, for those keeping notes) has suspended....

COMMENT by ALEX BRUMMER: Blowing up new bubbles

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 23:07:00 +0200

The International Monetary Fund is clearly determined not to be caught out by missing the source of the next financial crisis.

Japan nuclear crisis may be on par with Chernobyl

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0200

Japan nuclear crisis may be on par with Chernobyl

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0200

Japanese .ORG Websites Get Renewal Fees Waived After Disaster (Mashable)

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 22:58:00 +0200

Mashable - The Public Interest Registry (PIR) has announced it will waive renewal fees for .org websites based in Japan that are unable to renew registrations for their domain names.

Platinum Underwriters Holdings, Ltd. Provides Preliminary Loss Estimate for the March 11, 2011 Tohoku Earthquake

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 22:58:00 +0200

HAMILTON, Bermuda April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Platinum Underwriters Holdings, Ltd. (NYSE: PTP) announced today that it expects the Tohoku earthquake and related tsunami that struck the northeastern coast of Japan on March 11, 2011 will have a net negative impact of approximately $87 million on the Company's first quarter 2011 results.

Japan nuclear crisis may be on par with Chernobyl (Reuters)

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 22:58:00 +0200

Japan nuclear crisis may be on par with Chernobyl

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 22:55:00 +0200

Japan is considering raising the severity level of its nuclear crisis to put it on a par with the worst atomic power disaster in history.

Japan nuclear crisis may be on par with Chernobyl

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 22:54:00 +0200

Japan Widens Evacuation Area

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 22:54:00 +0200

US stocks weaken as earnings season approaches

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 22:39:00 +0200

US stocks weaken as earnings season approachesUS stocks turned lower on Monday as an initial burst of enthusiasm over a new pair of corporate deals faded.

Japan thanks India for ‘timely aid'

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 22:29:00 +0200

Sandeep Dikshit NEW DELHI: Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan has thanked the government and people of India “for doing so much to help us” following the March 11 tsunami and earthquake. Taking note of the dispatch of 25,000 blankets, 13,000 bottles of mineral water and 10 tonnes of high-calorie biscuits, Mr.

Clinton to visit Japan in show of support (AFP)

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 22:27:00 +0200

AFP - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will visit Japan in a show of support for the US ally as it recovers from a devastating earthquake, the State Department announced Monday.

Stocks greet earnings season by closing flat

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 22:25:00 +0200

Stocks ended flat Monday as an initial burst of enthusiasm over a new pair of corporate deals faded. First-quarter earnings season gets under way later today when Alcoa reports.

Toyota faces vehicle shortage, U.S. dealers told

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 22:19:00 +0200

Toyota Motor Corp. is warning its U.S. dealers that it could face a shortage of new vehicles by the summer, as the effects of the Japanese earthquake continues to hamper production.

Japan thanks India for ‘timely aid'

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 22:14:00 +0200

Toyota warns US dealers of summer car shortages

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 22:10:00 +0200

DETROIT (AP) — Toyota Motor Corp. is telling U.S. dealers that new vehicles could be in short supply this summer because of production slowdowns in Japan and North America. In a memo to dealers obtained Monday by The Associated Press, Toyota's U.S. general manager Bob Carter said Toyota is producing....

Clinton to visit Germany, Japan, SKorea this week

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 22:09:00 +0200

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will travel to Germany and Japan this week for talks on Libya and other crises with NATO allies in Berlin and to show support for the earthquake- and ...

Toyota faces N. American vehicle shortage: report

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:42:00 +0200

Toyota Motor Corp. is warning its U.S. dealers that it could face a shortage of new vehicles by the summer, a report said Monday, as the effects of the Japanese earthquake continues to hamper auto production.

Small firms outside crises zone hurt

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:38:00 +0200

OSAKA (Kyodo) The devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami disaster that hit northeastern and eastern Japan has also affected a majority of small and medium-size firms in other regions of Japan, such as by interrupting supply of materials and components, regional chambers of commerce and industry said Monday.

'Judge not,' 'fly-jin' and saving electricity: views from readers

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:38:00 +0200

Some readers' responses to Roberto De Vido's "Judge not, lest you be judged" (March 22), Darek Gondor's " 'Fly-jin' face fallout from decision to go" (April 5), and Darryl Magree's March 29 letter: I too, am one of the "fleeing." I live in Miyagi Prefecture, about halfway between Sendai and Fukushima, the two big names of the moment.

Matsuyama to join relief efforts

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:38:00 +0200

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) Hideki Matsuyama hoped his play at the Masters would bring some joy to earthquake victims in Japan. Now he's going to bring them some help.

Refigure a way to renew Japanese society

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:38:00 +0200

In the wake of the catastrophic tsunami, earthquake and nuclear disaster in Tohoku, the ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) has bowed to pressure and terminated an increase in the child allowance program from ¥13,000 to ¥20,000 per month for children under 3.

Nation's unpreparedness ahead of disaster is blasted

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:38:00 +0200

A month after the earthquake and tsunami obliterated cities along the Tohoku coast, Japan is struggling to limp back to some semblance of normalcy while coming to grips with the unprecedented disaster. But critics say the country could have done more to mitigate the catastrophe.

Japan's Public Broadcaster Responds, Reports Crisis

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:36:00 +0200

NHK played an important role in warning citizens of the coming tsunami on March 11. And although it has been praised for its overall disaster coverage, some have questioned its reports concerning the nuclear situation, because NHK is part of a network of vested interests.

Clinton to visit Germany, Japan, SKorea this week

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:35:00 +0200

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will travel to Germany and Japan this week for talks on Libya and other crises with NATO allies in Berlin and to show support for the earthquake- and tsunami-stricken Japanese...

Japan's big aftershock one month after disaster

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:33:00 +0200

A wide area of eastern Japan has been rocked by a powerful aftershock exactly a month after the country suffered double devastation from an earthquake and tsunami. The latest 6.6 tremor shook buildings in Tokyo and surrounding regions, killing one man and knocking out power to 220,000 households.

Stocks weaken as earnings season approaches

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:31:00 +0200

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks turned lower Monday as an initial burst of enthusiasm over a new pair of corporate deals faded. First-quarter earnings season gets under way later in the day when Alcoa Inc. reports results. Alcoa had been higher earlier in the day but started to fade around lunch time as the time for its earnings report approached.

Stocks turn lower entering last hour of trading

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:23:00 +0200

Stocks turned lower Monday entering the last hour of trading despite corporate deals and hopes for strong first-quarter earnings.

Aftershock hits Japan as nuclear evacuation zone grows

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 20:53:00 +0200

Japan added to the evacuation zone around a stricken nuclear plant on Monday, as a powerful aftershock rattled the nation a month after its biggest recorded earthquake wrought devastation.

Japan disaster: Natori, one month on – in pictures

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 20:46:00 +0200

The city of Natori in Miyagi prefecture was one of the areas worst-hit by the quake and tsunami on 11 March

Japan To Expand Evacuation Area Around Stricken Nuclear Plant

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 20:34:00 +0200

The Japanese government is expanding the evacuation area around a nuclear power plant.

Japan Rattled By Aftershock A Month After Big Quake

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 20:31:00 +0200

A magnitude-7.1 aftershock shook Japan exactly a month after the massive earthquake that spawned a deadly tsunami. Meanwhile, the government urged even more people living around the crippled nuclear complex to leave within a month.

IMF growth warning on inflation and oil prices

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 20:18:00 +0200

The latest International Monetary Fund report on the health of the world economy includes a lower forecast for growth in the US and a big downgrade…

Stranded Japanese farmer waited weeks for help

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 20:06:00 +0200

When a reporter and two photographers arrived at 75-year-old Kunio Shiga's doorstep Friday, the scared and disoriented farmer said: "You are the first people I have spoken to" since the earthquake and tsunami.

Superstar Artists and Writers Support Second Phase of Charity Auction to Raise Funds for Japan

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:56:00 +0200

(PR-inside.com) Artists and songwriters including Katy Perry, The Beatles, David Bowie, The Beach Boys, Iron Maiden, Gorillaz, Sting, David Gilmour and Tinie Tempah have donated exclusive personal items and memorabilia to the second phase of the EMI family’s charity auction to raise funds to help....

Aftershock hits Japan as nuclear evacuation zone grows (AFP)

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:53:00 +0200

AFP - Japan added to the evacuation zone around a stricken nuclear plant on Monday, as a powerful aftershock rattled the nation a month after its biggest recorded earthquake wrought devastation.

Outlook for industrialized nations improving: OECD (Reuters)

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:53:00 +0200

Reuters - The growth outlook for major industrialized economies is improving with Germany and the United States leading the recovery, the OECD's leading indicator for February showed on Monday.

Japan expands nuclear evacuation, stops radiated water dumping

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:37:00 +0200

Japan expanded the evacuation zone around a crippled nuclear plant to avoid exposing residents to high levels of accumulated radiation, as the struggle to contain the worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl entered its second month.

Japan to see Red Cross funds in May

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:18:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Taiwan's Red Cross yesterday said it would donate the remaining funds from the public to Japan's earthquake relief to the Japanese as early as May, in response to public concern the society may have kept some of the money.

Japan shaken by earthquake after more evacuations urged

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:18:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - A strong new earthquake rattled Japan's northeast Monday as the government urged more people living near a tsunami-crippled nuclear plant to leave, citing concerns about long-term health risks from radiation.

First of Japan Disaster Survivors Get Temporary Houses

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:15:00 +0200

While some get a reprieve, more than 125,000 people in Japan remain in evacuation centers

Stocks trading mixed amid corporate deals

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:04:00 +0200

More corporate deals and hopes for strong first-quarter earnings pushed the Dow Jones industrial average higher Monday. The broader market was mixed.

Tokyo Disneyland to reopen Friday, DisneySea before end of April

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:00:00 +0200

Tokyo Disneyland is set to reopen Friday following the suspension of its operations due to the catastrophic March 11 earthquake and the ensuing tsunami that hit northeastern and eastern Japan, sources close to the matter said Monday. After seeing how Disneyland fares, Oriental Land Co.

UPDATE2: Water injection to troubled reactors temporarily stops in Mon. quake

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:00:00 +0200

TOKYO - The injection of coolant water into three troubled nuclear reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi power p...

UPDATE2: M7.0 quake jolts eastern, northeastern Japan, 1 killed

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:00:00 +0200

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.0 jolted eastern and northeastern Japan on Monday afternoon, killing a 16-year-old young woman and leaving at least two of her family members injured and three people unaccounted for in a mudslide that occurred in Fukushima Prefecture.

IMF warns of inflation in red-hot Asia

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:47:00 +0200

HONG KONG: The International Monetary Fund on Monday warned a number of Asian economies were showing signs of overheating and that soaring food and energy prices were threatening to stoke higher inflation. But in its latest World Economic Outlook, the Fund also lowered its 2011 growth forecast for....

The city of Natori – one month on

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:46:00 +0200

Natori in Miyagi prefecture was one of the areas worst-hit by the quake and tsunami on 11 March, see how it has fared in our series of photos

A Narrow Range on Wall Street as Earnings Season Begins

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:38:00 +0200

Investors fretted about oil prices, China’s first quarterly trade deficit and another earthquake in Japan.

European shares dip as construction firms fall

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:38:00 +0200

the first quarter earnings season in the United States as jitters resurfaced that high raw material prices could further strain corporate margins. A fresh 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Japan also ...

Debris, challenges pile up in Japan 1 month later

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:31:00 +0200

A month after Japan's earthquake and tsunami, the challenges seem as daunting as ever: Thousands are missing and feared dead, tens of thousands have fled their homes, a leaking nuclear plant remains crippled and powerful...

Japanese collect memorable belongings from ruined homes

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:28:00 +0200

The death toll from the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in northeastern Japan currently stands at 13,116 with more than 14,000 people missing.

Debris, challenges pile up in Japan 1 month later (AP)

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:20:00 +0200

AP - A month after Japan's earthquake and tsunami, the challenges seem as daunting as ever: Thousands are missing and feared dead, tens of thousands have fled their homes, a leaking nuclear plant remains crippled and powerful aftershocks keep coming.

Toyota Says Vehicle Shortage May Linger

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:15:00 +0200

Toyota has warned its U.S. dealers that the company's supply of new vehicles could become "significantly impacted" by the summer.

IMF warns of inflation in red-hot Asia

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:08:00 +0200

Dow gains after Endo, Level 3 announce deals

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:02:00 +0200

More corporate deals and hopes for a strong first-quarter earnings season led the Dow Jones industrial average to early gains Monday. The broader market was mixed.

Debris, challenges pile up in Japan 1 month later

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:58:00 +0200

NATORI, Japan (AP) — A month after Japan's earthquake and tsunami, the challenges seem as daunting as ever: Thousands are missing and feared dead, tens of thousands have fled their homes, a leaking nuclear plant remains crippled and powerful aftershocks keep coming.

No tsunami threat to Russia’s Far East – Emergencies Ministry

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:51:00 +0200

11.04.2011, 18.05 “According to the Institute of Physics of the Earth, there is no tsunami threat to the Russian Far East after a new earthquake in Japan,” an official of the ministry said. ITAR-TASS . All rights reserved. You undertake not to copy, store in any medium (including in any other....

Japan expands nuclear evacuation, stops radiated water (Reuters)

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:49:00 +0200

Reuters - Japan expanded the evacuation zone around a crippled nuclear plant to avoid exposing residents to high levels of accumulated radiation, as the struggle to contain the worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl entered its second month.

Aftershock Disrupts Repairs at Plant

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:45:00 +0200

A magnitude 7.1 quake struck Japan Monday, briefly disrupting cooling efforts at the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, and raising concerns about the vulnerability of the repair process.

Japan expands nuclear evacuation, stops radiated water dumping

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:29:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan expanded the evacuation zone around a crippled nuclear plant on Monday because of high levels of accumulated radiation, as a strong aftershock rattled the area one month after a quake and tsunami sparked the worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl.

Japan expands nuclear evacuation, stops radiated water dumping (Reuters)

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:18:00 +0200

Reuters - Japan expanded the evacuation zone around a crippled nuclear plant on Monday because of high levels of accumulated radiation, as a strong aftershock rattled the area one month after a quake and tsunami sparked the worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl.

Korea, Japan to discuss nuclear crisis in meeting

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:15:00 +0200

Nuclear experts from Korea and Japan will meet today and tomorrow in Tokyo to discuss safety issues related to the crisis at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi plant in northeast Japan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said yesterday. It will be the first time experts from the two countries....

Global liquidity is making a shift

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:15:00 +0200

Global liquidity is shifting from advanced countries to emerging countries again, especially with the Korean market showing significant fund inflows these days. According to Mirae Asset Securities and EPFR Global, a fund flows and asset allocation data provider, yesterday, in six types of major....

Stocks move higher amid corporate deals

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:14:00 +0200

More corporate deals and hopes for a strong first-quarter earnings season led Wall Street higher Monday.

Toyota Says Vehicle Shortage Could Linger

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:14:00 +0200

Toyota has warned its U.S. dealers that the company's supply of new vehicles could become "significantly impacted" by the summer.

Japan rattled by aftershock on quake anniversary

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:12:00 +0200

A powerful aftershock hit Japan exactly one month after a 9.0-magnitude quake and tsunami have ravaged the country’s northeast, triggering a brief tsunami alert and forcing the evacuation of workers battling to avert a crisis at a stricken nuclear plant.

Tokyo eyes initial rebuilding budget of $47bn

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:05:00 +0200

By Lindsay Whipp in Tokyo Published: April 7 2011 18:45 | Last updated: April 7 2011 19:13 The Japanese government has said the size of the extra budget for the first phase of the public relief and rebuilding effort following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami could reach about Y4,000bn ($47bn) – double some previous suggestions.

Dow gains after Endo, Level 3 announce deals

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:57:00 +0200

NEW YORK (AP) — More corporate deals and hopes for a strong first-quarter earnings season led the Dow Jones industrial average to early gains Monday. The broader market was mixed. Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc. and Level 3 Communications Inc. both announced takeovers before the market opened. Later Monday Alcoa Inc.

Japan expands nuclear evacuation, stops radiated water dumping

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:57:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan expanded the evacuation zone around a crippled nuclear plant Monday because of high levels of accumulated radiation, as a strong aftershock rattled the area one month after a quake and tsunami sparked the worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl.

Stock futures climb ahead of earnings season

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:36:00 +0200

NEW YORK Stocks were poised to open higher Monday ahead of what's expected to be another strong earnings season. Alcoa Inc. will unveil its first-quarter results after the market ...

Wall Street Higher as Earnings Season Begins

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:34:00 +0200

Investors fretted about oil prices, China’s first quarterly trade deficit and another earthquake in Japan. But shares rose on optimism about quarterly earnings.

Japan expands nuclear evacuation, stops radiated water

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:27:00 +0200

JAPAN - New quake hits Fukushima as Church sends volunteers to tsunami-stricken areas

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:27:00 +0200

The 7.1 magnitude quake hits about 164 kilometres northeast of Tokyo, but does not cause any major damages. A minute of silence is held across the country for the 13,000 people who died in last month’s catastrophe. Sendai diocese opens new aid centres and sends priests and volunteers to the hardest-hit areas.

Another Strong Quake Strikes Off Tsunami-Hit Japan

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:23:00 +0200

A strong new earthquake rattled Japan's northeast Monday as the government urged more people living near a tsunami-crippled nuclear plant to leave, citing concerns about long-term health risks from radiation. The magnitude 7.0 aftershock, which trapped some people in collapsed homes, came just hours....

Questions and Answers: Safety of food products imported from Japan

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:18:00 +0200

МЕМО /11/225 Brussels, 8 April 2011 Questions and Answers: Safety of food products imported from Japan Following a nuclear accident, what does the EU do as regards food safety? During the years that followed Chernobyl, after scientific advice of the Group of Experts established under the Euratom....

Japan expands nuclear evacuation zone - video

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:16:00 +0200

High levels of accumulated radiation prompt further evacuations around power plant one month after earthquake and tsunami caused worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl

Japan: new tsunami scare

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:16:00 +0200

Aftershock of magnitude 7.1 hits north-east of country one month after quake and tsunami killed 28,000 people Japan temporarily issued tsunami warnings for parts of the north-east coast on Monday following a powerful aftershock exactly a month after a magnitude-9 earthquake created huge waves that killed an estimated 28,000 people.

Japan: Powerful earthquake hits north-east

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:15:00 +0200

A powerful earthquake has hit north-east Japan, exactly one month after the devastating earthquake and tsunami.

7.1 Aftershock Rocks Japan

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:14:00 +0200

11 de abril de 2011, 09:38 Tokyo, Apr 11 (Prensa Latina) Just a month after the March 11 earthquake and ensuing tsunami, a 7.1-magnitude aftershock hit the region on Monday, according to Japan's Meteorological Agency.

China posts trade deficit in sign of rebalancing (Reuters)

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:13:00 +0200

Reuters - China recorded a rare trade deficit in the first quarter of the year on the back of domestic economic strength and rising global commodity prices, the customs administration said on Sunday.

Dangers persist at Japan plant

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:06:00 +0200

A month after a deadly quake-tsunami hit a Japanese nuclear plant, the risk of a huge radiation leak has fallen but the danger is far from over, experts say.

Japan marks 1 month since deadly quake, tsunami

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:53:00 +0200

With the ringing of bells and bowing of heads Monday afternoon, Japan marked the passage of a month since the deadliest earthquake and tsunami in its modern history.

New 6.6 quake hits Japan as evacuation zone widens

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:44:00 +0200

04/12/2011 TOKYO — The Japanese government yesterday widened the evacuation zone around a stricken nuclear plant exactly a month on from a huge natural disaster as another 6.6 mag-nitude quake and tsunami alert strained nerves anew. The latest aftershock caused buildings to sway in the capital....

Japan: Crisis Persists, Questions Rise a Month After Quake (Time.com)

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:43:00 +0200

Time.com - One month after Japan was devastated by a massive quake and tsunami, the questions are mounting: Why have officials waited so long to finalize the death toll? Why did the Prime Minister wait over three weeks to visit the disaster zone? And what's next?

Aftershock rattles Japan; evacuation zone grows

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:42:00 +0200

Magnitude-6.6 quake shakes country hours after marking anniversary of massive temblor, deadly tsunami More coverage

IMF set to cut U.S., Japan growth forecasts today

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:42:00 +0200

The International Monetary Fund has lowered its forecast for economic growth in the U.S. amid rising commodity prices and downgraded its outlook for Japan after the earthquake and tsunami, Bloomberg reported according to a German government official

Wall Street moves higher as earnings begin

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:41:00 +0200

Wall Street moved higher at Monday’s opening bell ahead of what's expected to be another strong earnings season.

Japan rattled by aftershock on quake anniversary

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:38:00 +0200

The latest quake, second aftershock in less than a week, is a jarring reminder of March 11 devastation.

Japanese City’s Cry Resonates Around the World

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:33:00 +0200

Mayor Katsunobu Sakurai issued a plea on YouTube for the world to help his city. He was not prepared for the response.

DPM Wong on need for resilient society

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:23:00 +0200

SINGAPORE - Deputy Prime Minister Wong Kan Seng said building a resilient society is a challenge for Singapore. He said he wondered if the lack of a crisis had weakened Singaporeans and made them less resilient. He said this on...

A month later, powerful aftershock hits Japan

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:22:00 +0200

Japan widens evacuation zone around stricken nuclear plant as another 7.1 magnitude quake strains nerves anew

Japan shaken by quake after more evacuations urged

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:22:00 +0200

JAPAN: Powerful aftershock hits Japan as country remembers disaster dead

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:21:00 +0200

Japan A powerful 6.6-magnitude aftershock hit Japan on Monday one month after the devastating earthquake and tsunami which killed at least 13,000 people and left 14,000 missing. Workers at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant ran for safety after the latest of hundreds of powerful tremors hit....

National › M7.0 quake jolts eastern Japan; 1 man killed

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:18:00 +0200

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.0 jolted eastern Japan on Monday afternoon, killing a 46-year-old man and injuring at least five people…

Magnitude-7.0 quake shakes Japan

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:16:00 +0200

SENDAI, Japan (AP) A strong new earthquake rattled Japan's northeast Monday as the government urged more people living near a tsunami-crippled nuclear plant to leave, citing concerns about long-term health risks from radiation. The magnitude-7.0 aftershock came just hours after people bowed their heads and wept in somber ceremonies .

Japan looks forward, one month after quake

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:13:00 +0200

One month after its worst post-war disaster, Japan today suffered a 7.1 aftershock which shook large swathes of the eastern coastline of the main island of Honshu.

Japan Earthquake Today: Evacuation Zone Widened, Tsunami Warning Issued [PHOTOS]

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:12:00 +0200

Japan issued tsunami warnings for parts of the north-east coast on Monday following a powerful aftershock exactly a month after the devastating magnitude-9 earthquake created waves that killed an estimated 28,000 people.

Futures gain on earnings optimism (Reuters)

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:10:00 +0200

Reuters - Stock index futures edged up on Monday as hopes for a strong earnings season offset some concerns about another earthquake in Japan.

Japan expands nuclear evacuation zone, new quake hits (Reuters)

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:10:00 +0200

Reuters - Japan on Monday expanded the evacuation zone around its crippled nuclear plant because of high levels of accumulated radiation, as a strong aftershock rattled the area one month after a quake and tsunami sparked the worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl.

IMF Cuts U.S., Japan Growth Outlook, German Official Says

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:05:00 +0200

April 11 (Bloomberg) -- The International Monetary Fund has lowered its forecast for economic growth in the U.S. amid rising commodity prices and downgraded its outlook for Japan after the ...

Psychological impact could be felt for ages

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:03:00 +0200

Pavel Kalmychek , Senior Research Fellow with the Centre for Japanese Studies of the Institute of Oriental Studies RAS: It’s a big heart attack or other psychological impact of the earthquake being here in Moscow, far from Japan.

Aftershock hits Japan as nuclear evacuation zone grows

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:58:00 +0200

KESENNUMA, Japan - Japan added to the evacuation zone around a stricken nuclear plant on Monday, as a powerful aftershock rattled the nation a month after its biggest recorded earthquake wrought devastation.

JAPAN: North-east disaster exacts heavier price

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:57:00 +0200

The region suffered a 7.4 magnitude aftershock last week and 7.1 today, following the March 11 9.0 earthquake and tsunami.

Japan earthquake and tsunami one month on: 30 powerful images of the disaster

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:51:00 +0200

This picture, taken on March 11, 2011 by Sadatsugu Tomizawa, shows tsunami waves hitting the coast of Minamisoma in Fukushima prefecture Picture: SADATSUGU TOMIZAWA/AFP/Getty Images ....

Japan earthquake April 2011: Another one strikes as 25k dead honoured

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:47:00 +0200

A tsunami warning was in place for around an hour after a 7.1 earthquake hit Iwaki in Fukushima province, a month after a massive earthquake and tsunami devastated Japan's north east coast.

Japan to offer scholarships despite disasters

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:44:00 +0200

The Japanese government will continue offering scholarships to Indonesian students in 2012 despite being deeply affected by the earthquake and tsunami that hit the northeastern coast of Japan last month.

Japan rocked by another quake

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:32:00 +0200

A strong earthquake has hit Japan's northeast, one month on from the massive quake which claimed over 28,000 lives.

Quake rocks Japan's quake-damaged region

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:30:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 11 (UPI) -- A powerful earthquake struck northeastern Japan Monday, just a month after the area was hit by a monster quake and tsunami, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Another tremor marks 1 month since deadly Japan earthquake Monday, April 11, 2011 14:00 CET A powerful earthquake has struck in northeast Japan, exactly a month after the devastating quake which caused a tsunami ...

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:25:00 +0200

A brief tsunami warning was triggered by today’s 7.1 magnitude earthquake, and workers at the Fukushima nuclear plant damaged by last month’s quake were forced to evacuate. The earthquake came minutes after the country observed a minute’s silence to mark the moment the March 11 earthquake hit at 1446h.

Japan shaken by quake after more evacuations urged

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:23:00 +0200

Global ad spend 'hit by Japanese earthquake and Middle East'

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:15:00 +0200

ZenithOptimedia cuts forecast for worldwide ad market by almost £1.5bn, as Egypt and Japan almost halt commercial ads The Japanese earthquake and ongoing turmoil in the Middle East will strip almost $2.5bn (£1.5bn) from global advertising spend this year, according to a new forecast from Publicis Groupe's media buying network ZenithOptimedia.

Aftershock jolts Japan coast

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:13:00 +0200

Fires burned in northeastern Japan Monday evening after a powerful earthquake rattled the region, triggering several landslides that trapped four people in one city.

2 Killed, 100 Injured in Japan Aftershock

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:10:00 +0200

US Geological Survey says the aftershock registered a magnitude of 7.1 with an epicenter 40 kilometers under the seabed

Stocks set for higher open as earnings begin

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:09:00 +0200

Wall Street looked set for a higher open Monday, as hopes for a strong earnings season offset concerns about another earthquake in Japan.

Japan shaken by quake after more evacuations urged (AP)

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:08:00 +0200

AP - A strong new earthquake rattled Japan's northeast Monday as the government urged more people living near a tsunami-crippled nuclear plant to leave, citing concerns about long-term health risks from radiation.

UPDATE2: Nation mourns loss of victims 1 month after quake, tsunami

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:04:00 +0200

The nation on Monday mourned the victims of the massive earthquake and tsunami that devastated northeastern Japan exactly one month ago, at a time when more than 13,100 people were confirmed dead and over 14,300 remained listed as missing. People across the country observed a moment of silence at 2:46 p.

Kyodo Industry Brief (April 11) -2-

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:04:00 +0200

TOKYO - ---------- Seiyu to import 720,000 more batteries via Wal-Mart TOKYO - Supermarket chain Seiyu GK sa...

M7.0 quake jolts eastern, northeastern Japan

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:04:00 +0200

A strong earthquake with a revised magnitude of 7.0 jolted the eastern and northeastern regions of Japan on Monday evening, injuring at least one person in Ibaraki Prefecture and causing power failures in parts of Fukushima and Chiba prefectures. A tsunami warning was issued for Ibaraki Prefecture....

Japan shaken by quake after more evacuations urged

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:03:00 +0200

SENDAI, Japan (AP) — A strong new earthquake rattled Japan's northeast Monday as the government urged more people living near a tsunami-crippled nuclear plant to leave, citing concerns about long-term health risks from radiation. The magnitude 7.0 aftershock came just hours after people bowed their....

Japan Tells ASEAN Its Food Exports are Safe

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:02:00 +0200

Japan has defended its food exports as healthy amid global fears that the country’s nuclear disaster has contaminated its dairy products, fruits and vegetables. Leaders of Southeast Asian nations met with Japanese officials in Indonesia to discuss support for the nation in crisis.

New Quake Rocks Japan Month After Disaster

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:00:00 +0200

Workers were temporarily evacuated from the Fukushima nuclear plant as a 6.6 magnitude earthquake rocked northeastern Japan.

Stock futures climb ahead of earnings season

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:55:00 +0200

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are poised to open higher ahead of what's expected to be another strong earnings season. Alcoa will unveil its first-quarter results after the market closes, the first blue-chip company to do so. Analysts say its earnings per share jumped to 27 cents from 10 cents a year earlier, excluding one-time charges.

Origami for Japan : Demonstrating the Worldwide Common Spirit and Support to Japan

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:54:00 +0200

PRAGUE April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Origami for Japan is organising a worldwide initiative in support of the people of Japan following the recent devastating earthquake and tsunami. Events are being held around the world at which well-wishers will fold a thousand origami paper cranes as a symbol of companionship for those who are suffering.

Japan quake to color phonemakers quarterly figures

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:54:00 +0200

HELSINKI (Reuters) - The impact of last month's earthquake in Japan on the $214 billion cellphone industry will be under the spotlight when the world's top phonemakers report their quarterly earnings from next week.

Japan earthquake: Miyagi Prefecture one month after devastating quake and tsunami

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:47:00 +0200

The Japanese government says it will take a decade to rebuild the country's earthquake disaster areas.

Giant fish pulled from sea in Taiwan

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:42:00 +0200

A 12FT yellow ribbonfish terrified locals in Taiwan when a fisherman hooked it on a line off the beach

Powerful earthquake rattles Japan

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:42:00 +0200

News Source BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-13032122 A powerful earthquake hits north-east Japan, as the country marks one month since the devastating earthquake and tsunami. Photos Relevant: Widespread destruction from Japan earthquake, tsunamis Major earthquake, tsunami hit Japan

7.1-magnitude quake jolts Japan, tsunami warning in effect

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:40:00 +0200

&$ &$ Video image taken on April 11, 2011 in Tokyo shows live news of earthquake in northeastern parts of Japan. A strong quake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 jolted eastern, northeastern parts of Japan at 5: 16 p.m. local time (0816 GMT). A tsunami alert was issued, according to Japan Meteorological Agency.

Magnitude 7.1-quake jolts Japan

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:37:00 +0200

The latest aftershock caused buildings to sway in the capital Tokyo, shortly after the nation had observed a minute’s silence to remember the 13,000 people killed in the March 11 disaster and the 15,000 who officially remain missing. The US Geological Survey said the 7.

Europe stocks dip; new earthquake in Japan weighs

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:34:00 +0200

renewed worries that high commodity prices will bite into companies' results prompted investors to book recent gains following a brisk 3-week rally. A new earthquake of magnitude 7.1 in ...

Tsunami warning as aftershock rattles Japan

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:34:00 +0200

A magnitude-7.1 aftershock rattled Japan today - exactly one month after a massive earthquake which spawned a devastating tsunami. A warning has been issued for a 3ft (1m) tsunami, the same ...

Japan to extend evacuation zone around Fukushima

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:34:00 +0200

Japan is extending the evacuation zone around the Fukushima nuclear plant because of increased radiation. The news comes as ceremonies have been held to commemorate one month since the earthquake ...

Recent crisis in Japan and Middle East not likely to impact S'pore economy

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:24:00 +0200

SINGAPORE: The recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan and the conflicts in the Middle East and Africa are not expected to have significant impact on Singapore's economy.

Aftershock hits Japan on quake anniversary

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:24:00 +0200

TOKYO: A powerful 6.6-magnitude aftershock hit northeastern Japan on Monday, triggering a brief tsunami alert and forcing the evacuation of workers battling to avert a crisis at a stricken nuclear plant.

Resilience building challenging for S'pore

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:24:00 +0200

SINGAPORE: Deputy Prime Minister Wong Kan Seng said building a resilient society is a challenge for Singapore.

One month on, Japan rattled by big aftershock

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:23:00 +0200

A strong aftershock rattled Japan on Monday, the one-month anniversary of the massive earthquake and deadly tsunami that devastated the country.

Quake hits Japan as evacuation zone widens

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:20:00 +0200

Japan widened the evacuation zone around a stricken nuclear plant on the one-month anniversary of its huge natural disaster as another tsunami alert was issued.

Magnitude 6.6-quake jolts Japan coast

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:13:00 +0200

11 April 2011 Fires burned in northeastern Japan Monday evening after a powerful earthquake rattled the region, sending a landslide into Iwaki City, authorities said.

Japan marks 1 month since deadly quake, tsunami

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:13:00 +0200

11 April 2011 With the ringing of bells and bowing of heads Monday afternoon, Japan marked the passage of a month since the deadliest earthquake and tsunami in its modern history.

Japan To Expand Evacuation Area Around Stricken Nuclear Plant

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:11:00 +0200

The Japanese government is expanding the evacuation area around a nuclear power plant damaged by last month's devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Japan rattled again 1 month after quake

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:09:00 +0200

A magnitude 7.1 aftershock has rattled Japan on the one-month anniversary of a massive earthquake that spawned a deadly tsunami.

M7.0 aftershock briefly halts cooling at Fukushima

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:04:00 +0200

A strong aftershock with a preliminary magnitude of 7.0 jolted the eastern and northeastern part of Japan on Monday evening, temporarily disrupting the vital coolant water injection into reactors 1, 2, 3 of the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant for about 50 minutes.

11:52 Japan extends evacuation zone

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:56:00 +0200

Japan has expanded the evacuation zone around its crippled nuclear plant due to high levels of radiation, as a strong aftershock hit the area exactly a month after the devastating earthquake and tsunami. A magnitude 6.6 tremor shook buildings in Tokyo and a wide swathe of eastern Japan today,....

Aftershock rattles Japan 1 month after tsunami

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:54:00 +0200

Magnitude-7.0 quake shakes country hours after marking anniversary of massive temblor, deadly tsunami

Japan earthquake prompts tsunami warnings

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:45:00 +0200

Tsunami alert lifted in Japan following large quake

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:42:00 +0200

Last Updated: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:33:00 +1000 Japan has lifted the tsunami alert that it had issued after a 7.1 magnitude quake shook buildings in Tokyo and a wide area of eastern Japan on Monday evening. The quake cut the power supply to three stricken reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, which has since been restored.

M 7.0 quake hits Japan, Fukushima plant is "safe"

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:40:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 11 (KUNA) -- A strong earthquake with a revised magnitude of 7. 0 on the Richter scale struck eastern and northeastern Japan including Fukushima Prefecture on Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The agency issued a tsunami warning for waves up to one meter high for Ibaraki Prefecture along the Pacific coast after the 5:16 p.

Strong earthquake hits eastern Japan, tsunami warning (UPDATE)

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:38:00 +0200

A magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck eastern Japan Monday afternoon and a tsunami warning was issued for the coast of Ibaraki prefecture, broadcaster NHK reported.

Easing contamination fears in Japan's food industry

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:37:00 +0200

Food safety With much of Japan's manufacturing sector, land, and critical infrastructure badly damaged from the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, dairy and rice manufacturers have struggled to produce enough to feed the nation; Japan produces all of its own milk, rice, and yogurt products, but....

Japan hit by 6.6 magnitude earthquake

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:37:00 +0200

A 6.6 magnitude earthquake has struck Tokyo and Northeastern Japan, the US Geological Survey reported.

Earthquake Rocks Japan Month After Disaster

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:36:00 +0200

Workers have been temporarily evacuated from the Fukushima nuclear plant as a 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit Iwaki in the Fukushima prefecture in Japan.

New 7.1 quake hits Japan as evacuation zone widens

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:35:00 +0200

Japan on Monday widened the evacuation zone around a stricken nuclear plant exactly a month on from a huge natural disaster as another 7.1 magnitude quake and tsunami alert strained nerves anew.

Aftershock hits Japan on quake anniversary

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:35:00 +0200

A powerful aftershock has hit northeastern Japan, triggering a brief tsunami alert and forcing the evacuation of workers at a stricken nuclear plant.

Japan rattled by 6.6 aftershock

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:35:00 +0200

A 6.6 quake rattles Japan and sparks brief tsunami alert one month after the original disaster.

Japan rattled by aftershock 1 month after tsunami (AP)

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:35:00 +0200

AP - A strong new earthquake rattled Japan's northeast Monday just hours after people bowed their heads and wept in ceremonies to mark a month since the tsunami that killed up to 25,000 people and set off a still-unfolding nuclear crisis.

Japan rattled by aftershock 1 month after tsunami

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:33:00 +0200

Japan expands nuclear evacuation zone, new quake hits

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:29:00 +0200

Japan expands the evacuation zone around its crippled nuclear plant because of high levels of accumulated radiation in the area

Japan expands nuclear evacuation zone, new quake hits

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:26:00 +0200

Japan on Monday expanded the evacuation zone around its crippled nuclear plant because of high levels of accumulated radiation, as a strong aftershock rattled the area one month after a quake and tsunami sparked the worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl.

Japan hit by 7.1 aftershock on earthquake anniversary

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:25:00 +0200

A tsunami warning issued after a magnitude-7.1 aftershock rattled Japan has been lifted.The warning was in place for only about an hour. The aftershock at about 8.30pm New Zealand Time shook buildings and briefly forced Tokyo's...

Japan rattled by aftershock on quake anniversary

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:24:00 +0200

Strong earthquake measuring 7.1 on Richter Scale sparks fresh tsunami alert on one-month anniversary of massive temblor

Japan rattled by aftershock on quake anniversary

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:21:00 +0200

A strong earthquake rattled Japan's northeast Monday on the one-month anniversary of the massive temblor and wave that devastated the northeastern coast and unleashed a still-unfolding nuclear crisis.

Strong quake hits Japan close to Fukushima N-plant

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:18:00 +0200

The 7.1 quake hit Japan exactly a month after the massive earthquake that spawned a deadly tsunami. Today's tsunami warning was lifted.

Powerful aftershock hits Japan one month after quake

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:15:00 +0200

A powerful aftershock hit northeastern Japan today, triggering a brief tsunami alert and forcing the evacuation of workers battling to avert a crisis at a stricken nuclear plant. The tremor hit exactly one month after a 9.0-magnitude quake ...

Earthquake 6.6 Magnitude Hits Iwaki In Japan

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:13:00 +0200

Workers have been temporarily evacuated from the Fukushima nuclear plant as a 6.6 magnitude earthquake hits Iwaki in the Fukushima prefecture in Japan.

Magnitude 7.1 earthquake hits Japan

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:12:00 +0200

A powerful aftershock has hit northeast Japan, triggering a tsunami alert, a month to the day since Japan’s last double disaster. Today’s magnitude 7.1 tremor struck not far from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant. The site was evacuated. Power supply was cut in several reactors but later restored.

Another Strong Quake Strikes Off Tsunami-Hit Japan

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:12:00 +0200

A strong new earthquake rattled Japan's northeast Monday just hours after people bowed their heads and wept in ceremonies to mark a month since the tsunami that killed up to 25,000 people and set off a still-unfolding nuclear crisis. The quake, the second major aftershock in less than a week, was another jarring reminder of the magnitude-9.

Strong quake hits Japan close to Fukushima N-plant

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:11:00 +0200

The 7.1 quake hit Japan exactly a month after the massive earthquake that spawned a deadly tsunami. Today's tsunami warning was lifted.

Temporary evacuation at Fukushima nuclear plant after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:10:00 +0200

Following the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that hit Japan, authorities issued a tsunami warning. As the epicenter of the quake was in Fukushima prefecture, authorities ordered immediate evacuation of workers at the Fukushima nuclear plant.

7.1 magnitude earthquake hits Tokyo

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:10:00 +0200

The 6.6-magnitude aftershock, downgraded by the US Geological Survey from an earlier 7.1 magnitude, briefly forced Tokyo's main international airport to close both of its runways. A strong earthquake rattled Japan's northeast on Monday and sparked a fresh tsunami alert on the one-month anniversary....

National › 7.0 quake rattles northeast Japan, causing power failures

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:09:00 +0200

A strong earthquake with a revised magnitude of 7.0 jolted the eastern and northeastern regions of Japan on Monday evening, injuring at least one person…

Japan rattled by aftershock 1 month after tsunami

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:07:00 +0200

SENDAI, Japan (AP) — A strong new earthquake rattled Japan's northeast Monday just hours after people bowed their heads and wept in ceremonies to mark a month since the tsunami that killed up to 25,000 people and set off a still-unfolding nuclear crisis.

Strong earthquake hits eastern Japan

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:07:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 shook buildings in Tokyo and a wide swathe of eastern Japan on Monday, with an advisory for a one-meter tsunami issued after the quake.

Japan expands nuclear evacuation zone, new quake hits

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:07:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan on Monday expanded the evacuation zone around its crippled nuclear plant because of high levels of accumulated radiation, as a strong aftershock rattled the area one month after a quake and tsunami sparked the worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl.

Magnitude-7.1 quake hits Japan, tsunami warning issued

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:03:00 +0200

A magnitude-7.1 earthquake jolted the eastern and northeastern regions of Japan Monday, immediately after which a tsunami alert was issued, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Aftershock marks month since quake

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:03:00 +0200

A magnitude-7.1 aftershock has rattled Japan on the one-month anniversary of a massive earthquake that spawned a deadly tsunami.A warning has been issued for a one-metre tsunami after the ...

Japan rattled by aftershock on quake anniversary (AP)

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:02:00 +0200

AP - A strong earthquake rattled Japan's northeast Monday on the one-month anniversary of the massive temblor and wave that devastated the northeastern coast and unleashed a still-unfolding nuclear crisis.

Tsunami warning as aftershock rattles Japan

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:02:00 +0200

A magnitude-7.1 aftershock rattled Japan today - exactly one month after a massive earthquake which spawned a devastating tsunami.

New 7.1 quake hits Japan as evacuation zone widens (AFP)

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:02:00 +0200

AFP - Japan on Monday widened the evacuation zone around a stricken nuclear plant exactly a month on from a huge natural disaster as another 7.1 magnitude quake and tsunami alert strained nerves anew.

Japan rattled by aftershock; tsunami warning lifted

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:01:00 +0200

A strong earthquake rattled Japan's northeast Monday and sparked a fresh tsunami alert on the one-month anniversary of the massive temblor and ...

7.1 Magnitude quake hits Japan’s northeast

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:00:00 +0200

A 7.1 Magnitude earthquake has hit the northeast of Japan. According to the NHK television channel, the earthquake shocks in the area of Honshu Island were also manifest in the capital city Tokyo. A tsunami warning has been issued. According to some reports, about a metre-high tidal wave hit the Ibaraki prefecture seaside.

Toyota to pause N American output

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:58:00 +0200

Toyota says it will suspend output at its North American plants in five one-day shutdowns as component supplies remain limited.

Strong earthquake hits eastern Japan

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:56:00 +0200

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 shook buildings in Tokyo and a wide swathe of eastern Japan on Monday, with an advisory for a one-meter tsunami issued after the quake.

Major quake hits Japan, tsunami warning canceled

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:56:00 +0200

A magnitude 6.6 earthquake rattled the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported, but a tsunami warning has been canceled.

Japan rattled by aftershock on quake anniversary

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:56:00 +0200

Strong earthquake measuring 7.1 on Richter Scale sparks fresh tsunami alert on one-month anniversary of massive temblor

Japan marks one month since March 11 tragedy

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:53:00 +0200

(With Photo) TOKYO, April 11 (KUNA) -- Japan on Monday marked a month since a 9. 0-magnitude earthquake and tsunami hit the northeastern region, with some 14, 300 people still missing while 150,000 others taking shelters. The official death toll from the March 11 earthquake and tsunami stood at....

Direct Relief Japan Response: Expanded Effort Targets Hardest Hit Areas, Most Vulnerable People

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:53:00 +0200

$1 million in cash from the JACL-Direct Relief Japan Relief and Recovery Fund will be used to support the efforts of local Japanese groups providing urgently needed assistance for the elderly and disabled, as well as coordinating relief efforts in affected districts.

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #16: Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:53:00 +0200

On Apr. 10th a number of volunteers gathered at a local temple in Okayama (home to AMDA) to sort out stationery to be sent to the disaster victims in Ohstuchicho and Kamaishi City in Iwate Pref.

Strong quake hits Japan month after mega-temblor

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:53:00 +0200

7.1 magnitude; Tsunami warning for 3-foot wave issued, then pulled back; March 11 quake led to massive tsunami, nuke crisis

Current situation and the Government of Japan's response, 10 Apr 2011

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:53:00 +0200

1. Outlines Overview of the earthquake disaster and the Government of Japan's response (1) Around 14:46 on March 11, a massive earthquake with a magnitude of 9.0 struck Sanriku Coast, Japan.

Pumping at Japan reactor stops after 7.1 earthquake hits

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:51:00 +0200

Japan Nuclear Safety Agency says pumping halt unlikely to have impact on safety; latest quake may cause tsunami; gov't mulls extending nuclear evacuations, testing broader zone for radiation.

Japan hit by 7.1-quake

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:50:00 +0200

JAPAN: A powerful earthquake of magnitude-7.1 has hit Japan's Fukushima prefecture, exactly one month after Japan was hit by a 9.0-magnitude earthquake which resulted in a powerful tsunami.

Major aftershock rattles Japan

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:49:00 +0200

An aftershock has cut the power supply to three stricken reactors at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, the operator says.

Japan thanks world for tsunami help one month on

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:49:00 +0200

Japan fell silent at 2:46 pm Monday as people across the country remembered the thousands killed by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on March 11 and the monster tsunami it created.

Japan rattled by 7.1 aftershock

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:49:00 +0200

A strong earthquake has rattled Japan’s northeast and sparked a fresh tsunami alert on the one-month anniversary of the disaster.

Japan rattled by aftershock on quake anniversary

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:41:00 +0200

A magnitude-7.1 aftershock has rattled Japan on the one-month anniversary of a massive earthquake that spawned a deadly tsunami.

Japan April 11 earthquake update: Aftershocks felt in Tokoyo, power cut off at Fukushima

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:40:00 +0200

The aftershocks of the fresh earthquake that hit north-eastern Japanese coast on April 11 were felt in Tokyo and nuclear workers at the Fukushima plant were temporarily evacuated, according to reports. Reports said power was cut off at Fukushima plant after the quake.

New 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan, Tsunami Warning Issued

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:40:00 +0200

Japan's Meteorological Agency has issued a new tsunami warning after a new 7.1 magnitude aftershock jolted the country today.

Strong earthquake hits eastern Japan

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:40:00 +0200

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 shook buildings in Tokyo and a wide swathe of eastern Japan on Monday, with an advisory for a one-meter tsunami issued after the quake.

Japan expands nuclear evacuation zone, new quake hits

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:40:00 +0200

FLASH: Japan hit by another quake, tsunami warning raised

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:40:00 +0200

Another 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit east and northeast Japan near Honshu on Monday, exactly a month after the the deadly, massive magnitude 9.0 earthquake, which triggered the tsunami and nuclear crisis in Japan.

Japan rattled by aftershock on quake anniversary

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:37:00 +0200

SENDAI, Japan (AP) — A strong earthquake rattled Japan's northeast Monday on the one-month anniversary of the massive temblor and wave that devastated the northeastern coast and unleashed a still-unfolding nuclear crisis. The aftershock briefly forced Tokyo's main international airport to close both of its runways.

Japan Broadens Evacuation Zone; New Quake Hits

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:36:00 +0200

A magnitude 7.1 quake struck Japan Monday, briefly disrupting cooling efforts at the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. Separately, officials broadened the evacuation zone around the plant to include five towns and villages, citing long-term radiation exposure.

Japan hit by 7.1 magnitude earthquake

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:35:00 +0200

A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake has struck Tokyo and Northeastern Japan, the US Geological Survey reported.

Sombre Japan marks 1 month since tsunami

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:34:00 +0200

Sombre ceremonies and moments of silence have been planned to mark one month since an earthquake and tsunami devastated Japan.

Quake rattles Japan on disaster anniversary

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:34:00 +0200

A strong earthquake has rattled Japan's northeast and sparked a fresh tsunami alert on the one-month anniversary of the massive temblor and wave that devastated the northeastern coast.

New school year delayed in Japan disaster zone

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:33:00 +0200

As new school year starts in Japan, students across the country are returning to class. But along the tsunami-smashed northeast coast

Magnitude-7.1 quake jolts Japan

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:32:00 +0200

A magnitude-7.1 earthquake jolted the eastern and northeastern regions of Japan Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Another strong aftershock hits Japan

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:31:00 +0200

A large aftershock has shaken buildings in Japan's capital Tokyo and a tsunami warning has been issued.

Japan: Crisis Persists, Questions Rise a Month After Quake (Time.com)

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:31:00 +0200

Japan expands nuclear evacuation zone as new quake hits (Reuters)

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:31:00 +0200

Japan lifts tsunami warning issued post-aftershock (AP)

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:31:00 +0200

AP - A tsunami warning issued after a magnitude-7.1 aftershock rattled Japan has been lifted.

7.1 magnitude quake hits Japan, tsunami warning issued

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:30:00 +0200

The epicentre of the quake,exactly a month after the massive earthquake that spawned a deadly tsunami, is close to Fukushima N-power plant.

Japan earthquake: Fukushima nuclear plant evacuated following aftershock

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:29:00 +0200

Magnitude 7.1 aftershock rattles Japan a month after magnitude 9 earthquake that spawned deadly tsunami.

Huge new aftershock shakes Japan

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:28:00 +0200

A magnitude-7.1 aftershock rattled Japan today – exactly one month after a massive earthquake which spawned a devastating tsunami.

Japan lifts tsunami warning issued post-aftershock

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:28:00 +0200

SENDAI, Japan (AP) — A tsunami warning issued after a magnitude-7.1 aftershock rattled Japan has been lifted. The warning was in place for only about an hour. The aftershock shook buildings and briefly forced Tokyo's main international airport to close both of its runways, but there have been no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Japan; New earthquake strikes on one month anniversary of disaster

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:28:00 +0200

A tsunami warning has been issued after a 7.1 earthquake hit Iwaki in Fukushima province, a month after a massive earthquake and tsunami devastated Japan's north east coast.

A 7.1 Richter scale quake hit East Japan / Authorities issued a tsunami alert/ Fukushima plant employees evacuated

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:27:00 +0200

A 7.1 Richter scale earthquake hit Eastern Japan, the US Geology Institute reports. Authorities issued a tsunami alert as experts expect 1 meter waves. The Monday quake took place exactly one month after the devastating 9.0 Richter scale quake that affected Japan on March 11th.

7.1 magnitude quake hits Japan, tsunami warning issued

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:26:00 +0200

The epicentre of the quake,exactly a month after the massive earthquake that spawned a deadly tsunami, is close to Fukushima N-power plant.

Another strong earthquake strikes Japan

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:26:00 +0200

TSUNAMI alert issued as a 7.1-magnitude earthquake strikes region where the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant is located.

Tsunami warning after quake rocks Japan

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:26:00 +0200

JAPAN has issued a tsunami alert after a strong quake struck the east and northeast of the country, one month after the devastating March 11 earthquake-tsunami disaster.

Another strong earthquake strikes Japan

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:26:00 +0200

TSUNAMI alert issued as 7.1 magnitude quake strikes the region where the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant is located.

7.1 quake rattles Japanese coast

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:25:00 +0200

Another major earthquake has hit north-east Japan. The 7.1 magnitude quake caused buildings to sway in Tokyo. A tsunami alert has also been issued. Workers have been temporarily evacuated from the Fukushima nuclear plant. The quake struck at a depth of 6.2 miles and hit 102 miles northeast of Tokyo off the north-eastern coast.

Strong Quake Hits Japan On One-Month Anniversary of Disaster

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:24:00 +0200

US Geological Survey reported the magnitude of the quake at 7.1, the same strength as a major aftershock that hit on Thursday

Japan hit by 7.1 aftershock on quake anniversary

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:24:00 +0200

A magnitude 7.1 aftershock has rattled Japan on the one-month anniversary of a massive earthquake that spawned a deadly tsunami.A warning has been issued for a 1-metre tsunami, the same as after another 7.1 aftershock that shook...

Another quake hits Japan

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:23:00 +0200

A tsunami warning has been issued for Japan after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit the country with an epicentre close to the nuclear plant crippled by a tsunami a month ago.

Japan expands nuclear evacuation zone, new 7.1 quake hits

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:22:00 +0200

Japan expands nuclear evacuation zone as new quake hits

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:22:00 +0200

Strong earthquake hits eastern Japan

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:22:00 +0200

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 shook buildings in Tokyo and a wide swathe of eastern Japan on Monday, with an advisory for a one-meter tsunami issued after the quake.

Aftershock marks month since quake

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:22:00 +0200

A magnitude-7.1 aftershock has rattled Japan on the one-month anniversary of a massive earthquake that spawned a deadly tsunami.

Powerful earthquake rattles Japan

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:20:00 +0200

A powerful earthquake hits north-east Japan, as the country marks one month since the devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Magnitude 7.1 earthquake hits Japan, close to Fukushima

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:18:00 +0200

Latest quake may cause a local tsunami; government may extend nuclear evacuations, testing broader zone for high radiation.

S. Korean nuclear experts to visit Japan over nuclear crisis

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:17:00 +0200

South Korean and Japanese experts will meet later this week in Tokyo to discuss Japan's nuclear debacle, the first such meeting since the devastating earthquake and tsunami last month crippled nuclear reactors in Japan's northeastern province of Fukushima, local reports said Monday.

Huge new aftershock shakes Japan

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:17:00 +0200

4/11/2011 - 9:40:21 AM A magnitude-7.1 aftershock rattled Japan today – exactly one month after a massive earthquake which spawned a devastating tsunami. A warning has been issued for a 3ft (1m) tsunami, the same as after another 7.1 aftershock that shook the north-east coast last week. There was no tsunami after that quake.

Another tsunami alert in Japan

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:15:00 +0200

A tsunami alert has been issued after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Japan, close to the Fukishima nuclear plants. The tremor was the second most powerful aftershock after the March 11 earthquake which had a magnitude of 9.0. Another aftershock...

7.1 aftershock hits Japan

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:13:00 +0200

A warning for a small wave is issued on the one-month anniversary of the giant quake and tsunami.A strong earthquake rattled Japan's northeast Monday and sparked a fresh tsunami alert on the one-month anniversary of the massive temblor and wave that devastated the northeastern coast and unleashed a still-unfolding nuclear crisis.

Tsunami alert issued in Japan after 7.1 quake

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:11:00 +0200

Last Updated: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:04:00 +1000 Japan has issued a tsunami alert as a strong quake struck the east of the country, causing buildings to sway in Tokyo. The 7.1 magnitude onshore quake has hit exactly one month after the devastating March 11 earthquake-tsunami disaster.

Japan to extend evacuation zone around Fukushima

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:11:00 +0200

Japan is extending the evacuation zone around the Fukushima nuclear plant because of increased radiation. The news comes as ceremonies have been held to commemorate one month since the earthquake and tsunami devastated the country’s north-east coast. Survivors now living in shelters because their....

Japan Rattled By Aftershock On Quake Anniversary

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:10:00 +0200

A magnitude-7.1 aftershock has rattled Japan on the one-month anniversary of a massive earthquake that spawned a deadly tsunami. Meanwhile, the government urged even more people living around the crippled nuclear complex to leave within a month.

Fresh earthquake hits Japan's northeast; tsunami warning issued

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:09:00 +0200

A fresh earthquake rattled Japan exactly one month after the March 11 earthquake and the massive tsunami which heralded an unprecedented nuclear crisis in the country. Japan's meteorological agency has issued a warning for 3-foot tsunami.

Powerful aftershock rattles Japan

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:05:00 +0200

A powerful aftershock hits north-east Japan, as the country marks one month since the devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Strong quake rattles Fukushima in Japan

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:04:00 +0200

Japan has issued a tsunami alert after a strong quake struck the east and northeast of the country, one month after the March 11 earthquake.

Latest Japan quake was a magnitude 7,1-USGS

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:04:00 +0200

WASHINGTON — A strong quake that rattled Tokyo and Northeastern Japan was a magnitude 7,1, the US Geological Survey reported.

Japan rattled by another strong aftershock

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:04:00 +0200

7.1-magnitude quake strikes on one-month anniversary of massive earthquake that spawned deadly tsunami

Strong quake rattles Fukushima in Japan

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:04:00 +0200

Japan has issued a tsunami alert after a strong quake struck the east and northeast of the country, one month after the devastating March 11 earthquake-tsunami disaster.

Strong quake sways buildings in Tokyo

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:04:00 +0200

Japan issued a tsunami alert today as a strong quake struck the east and northeast of the country, one month after the devastating March 11 earthquake-tsunami disaster.

Japan rattled by aftershock on quake anniversary (AP)

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:01:00 +0200

AP - A magnitude-7.1 aftershock has rattled Japan on the one-month anniversary of a massive earthquake that spawned a deadly tsunami.

Japan: Crisis Persists, Questions Rise a Month After Quake

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:01:00 +0200

One month after Japan was devastated by a massive quake and tsunami, the questions are mounting: Why have officials waited so long to finalize the death toll? Why did the Prime Minister wait over three weeks to visit the disaster zone? And what's next?

Strong earthquake hits eastern Japan (Reuters)

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:01:00 +0200

Reuters - A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 shook buildings in Tokyo and a wide swathe of eastern Japan on Monday, with an advisory for a one-meter tsunami issued after the quake.

Japan rattled by aftershock on quake anniversary

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:00:00 +0200

A magnitude-7.1 aftershock has rattled Japan on the one-month anniversary of a massive earthquake that spawned a deadly tsunami.

Latest Japan quake magnitude of 7,1: USGS

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:00:00 +0200

A strong quake that rattled Tokyo and Northeastern Japan was a magnitude 7,1, the US Geological Survey reported on Monday.

Japan rattled by aftershock on quake anniversary

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:00:00 +0200

A magnitude 7.1 aftershock has rattled Japan on the one-month anniversary of a massive earthquake that spawned a deadly tsunami.

Earthquake 7.1 Magnitude Hits Iwaki In Japan

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:57:00 +0200

Workers are evacuated from the Fukushima nuclear plant as a 7.1 magnitude hits Iwaki in the Fukushima prefecture in Japan.

Magnitude 7.1-quake jolts Japan coast

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:55:00 +0200

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake rattled the northeastern coast of Japan Monday evening, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Strong quake in NE Japan; Tsunami warning issued

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:52:00 +0200

7.1 magnitude; Warning is for 3-foot wave; Temblor hits on one-month anniversary of massive quake

Japan; New earthquake strikes on one month anniversary of disaster

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:51:00 +0200

A tsunami warning has been issued after a 7.1 earthquake hit Iwaki in Fukushima province, a month after a massive earthquake and tsunami devastated Japan's north east coast.

Japan rattled by big aftershock, tsunami alert

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:49:00 +0200

A magnitude-7.1 aftershock rattled Japan on the one-month anniversary of a massive earthquake that spawned a deadly tsunami on Monday.

Japan extends evacuation zone 09:19 Country marks one month anniversary since devastating earthquake and tsunami hit on March 11th

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:47:00 +0200

Japan has expanded the evacuation zone around its crippled nuclear plant because of high levels of accumulated radiation in the area a month after the devastating earthquake and tsunami. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said villages and towns outside the 20km evacuation zone that have had more accumulated radiation would be evacuated.

Japan Expands Nuclear Evacuation Zone

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:46:00 +0200

Officials announced the decision exactly one month after the massive earthquake and tsunami that sparked the nuclear crisis

Japan rattled by aftershock on quake anniversary

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:45:00 +0200

A magnitude-7.1 aftershock has rattled Japan on the one-month anniversary of a massive earthquake that spawned a deadly tsunami.

Japan to widen nuclear evacuation zone

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:40:00 +0200

JAPAN widened the evacuation zone around the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant today, government spokesman Yukio Edano said.

Japan rattled by aftershock on quake anniversary

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:37:00 +0200

SENDAI, Japan (AP) — A magnitude-7.1 aftershock has rattled Japan on the one-month anniversary of a massive earthquake that spawned a deadly tsunami. A warning has been issued for a 3-foot (1-meter) tsunami, the same as after another 7.1 aftershock that shook the northeast coast last week. There was no tsunami after that quake.

Japan expands nuclear evacuation zone

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:35:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan on Monday expanded the evacuation zone around its crippled nuclear plant because of high levels of accumulated radiation in the area a month after an earthquake and tsunami sparked the worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl.

Japan to expand evacuation zone

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:32:00 +0200

Japan will expand the evacuation zone around its stricken Fukushima nuclear plant to areas beyond a 20km radius.

People's Daily issues thanks letter from Japanese PM

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:31:00 +0200

In the month that has passed since the catastrophic earthquake in Japan, the Japanese people have withstood the test of a series of disasters, including the quake, a tsunami and nuclear leakage. During this time, there was an outpouring of assistance from the entire international community.

Japan observes minute’s silence for quake victims

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:30:00 +0200

The Japanese observed a minute’s silence earlier today to pay tribute to the memory of the victims of a powerful earthquake and tsunami one month ago, the most destructive disaster in Japan since the Second World War.

Japan thanks world for tsunami help one month on (AFP)

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:29:00 +0200

AFP - Japan fell silent at 2:46 pm Monday as people across the country remembered the thousands killed by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on March 11 and the monster tsunami it created.

Shuttered Tokyo hotel reopens for evacuees

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:28:00 +0200

The upscale Grand Prince Hotel Akasaka, which closed last month, has been turned into a temporary home for 360 evacuees from Japan's disaster-hit northern region. It is one example of the creative ways government officials are housing those in need. Room 1648 at the upscale Grand Prince Hotel....

Japan Disaster: One Month On

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:25:00 +0200

Today marks one month since the massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Around 28,000 people are dead or missing after the magnitude 9 earthquake and subsequent tsunami. An event is being held in Dublin later to show support for the victims. A multi-denominational civic service will be held his evening at St.

Japan expands nuclear evacuation zone

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:22:00 +0200

Japan to extend evacuation zone

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:20:00 +0200

Japanese authorities say the evacuation zone around a crippled nuclear plant is to be extended, as the country marks one month since the earthquake and tsunami.

08:21 Japan may extend evacuation zone

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:14:00 +0200

Japan said today it may extend some parts of an evacuation zone around its crippled nuclear plant if tests show high radiation outside the area, imposed after an earthquake and tsunami sparked the worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl. Japan has steadfastly refused to extend its 20km evacuation zone,....

Japan says may extend nuclear evacuations

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:11:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japan said on Monday it may extend some parts of an evacuation zone around its crippled nuclear plant if tests show high radiation outside the area, imposed after an earthquake and tsunami sparked the worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl.

One month on Japan honours tsunami victims

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:57:00 +0200

Sombre ceremonies and moments of silence were planned today to mark one month since a massive earthquake and tsunami devastated Japan’s north east coast, killing as many as 25,000 people.

Official: Risk of massive radiation less

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:55:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 11 (UPI) -- Japan's month-long atomic crisis at the Fukushima nuclear plant is far from being stabilized but a top official Monday gave an optimistic assessment. As the critical work of containing radio leaks and keeping the reactors from...

Shuttered Tokyo hotel reopens for evacuees

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:43:00 +0200

08:21 Japan may extend nuclear evacuations

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:42:00 +0200

Japan marks one-month anniversary of earthquake

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:41:00 +0200

Last Updated: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:29:00 +1000 A one-minute silence has been held in Japan to mark one month since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. More than 13,000 people are known to have died and around 14,000 are still missing. Tens of thousands of survivors are still living in evacuation centres in schools and temples.

S. Korean nuclear experts to visit Japan over nuclear crisis

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:34:00 +0200

Japan thanks world for tsunami help one month on

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:34:00 +0200

Japan fell silent at 2:46 pm Monday as people across the country remembered the thousands killed by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on March 11 and the monster tsunami it created.

Japan says it may extend nuclear evacuations

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:34:00 +0200

Government testing radiation outside evacuation zone for high radiation; Japanese PM said widening may force additional 130,000 to move.

OPINION: What worked and what did not: views from the field

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:30:00 +0200

By Rajib Shaw, TOKYO - Recently I took a survey in the affected areas of Iwate and Miyagi prefectures as a part of the need...

Japan''s machinery orders down for 1st time in three months

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:30:00 +0200

Economics 4/11/2011 9:57:00 AM TOKYO, April 11 (KUNA) -- Japan's core machinery orders fell 2.3 percent in February from the previous month to JPY 748.8 billion (USD 8.8 billion) for the first decline in three months, mainly due to weak demand from non-manufacturing sectors, the government said Monday.

Japan may extend evacuation zone

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:29:00 +0200

There are plans to extend the evacuation zone around the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant.

Japan ship enters Hong Kong after radiation checks

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:28:00 +0200

11 Apr 2011 06:16 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, April 11 (Reuters) - A Japanese ship denied entry to a Chinese port over radiation concerns last month was allowed into a Hong Kong port on Monday, owner Mitsui O.S.K. Lines said. The container ship, the MOL Presence, was rejected by Chinese....

Dublin service for Japan disaster

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:28:00 +0200

A service will be held in Dublin this morning, to commemorate the victims of the Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami.

Japan says may extend nuclear evacuations

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:28:00 +0200

11 Apr 2011 05:59 Source: reuters // Reuters * High radiation may force extention of evacuations * Voter anger at nuclear crisis hits PM Kan's party * No end in sight to month-long nuclear crisis (Updates with govt comment, more detail) By Shinichi Saoshiro and Yoko Nishikawa TOKYO, April 11....

Taiwan Situates in Pacific Seismic Belt: Expert

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:23:00 +0200

TAINAN, Taiwan - (Business Wire) Taiwan and Japan share a lot of geological similarity. Like Japan, Taiwan sits on the Pacific seismic belt, a favorable place for tsunami generation. Also, both countries are vulnerable to natural disasters such as earthquake and typhoon.

Japan commemmorates one month of earthquake disaster

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:19:00 +0200

Sombre ceremonies and moments of silence were planned later in the day to mark the moment when as many as 25,000 people perished. One month after Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami on 11 March , 2011, the first of thousands of displaced families, whose homes were destroyed, were settling into temporary housing on Monday.

Official: Risk of massive radiation less

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:08:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 11 (UPI) -- Japan's month-long atomic crisis at the Fukushima nuclear plant is far from being stabilized but a top official Monday gave an optimistic assessment.

Japan continues grim search for the dead in earthquake, tsunami ruins [PHOTOS]

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:07:00 +0200

Start the slideshow to see photos of Japan continuing grim search for dead bodies in the ruins of the March 11 9.0-magnitude earthquake.

Major Power Shortages Loom Over Japanese Firms

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:02:00 +0200

The Japanese government says it may ask major businesses and institutions to reduce the amount of power they use by 25 percent this summer. The country is already suffering through rolling blackouts. Some businesses say the huge cuts may be difficult to endure.

After the Quake: Japan's Balance of Technology and Nature (Time.com)

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:56:00 +0200

Time.com - As Japan marks the first month after the devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami, the country's struggle between its technological heart and natural soul continues

Japan says may extend nuclear evacuations (Reuters)

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:56:00 +0200

Reuters - Japan said on Monday it may extend some parts of an evacuation zone around its crippled nuclear plant if tests show high radiation outside the area, imposed after an earthquake and tsunami sparked the worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl.

Japan says may extend nuclear evacuations

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:52:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan said on Monday it may extend some parts of an evacuation zone around its crippled nuclear plant if tests show high radiation outside the area, imposed after an earthquake and tsunami sparked the worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl.

Japan falls silent a month after tsunami

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:48:00 +0200

Japan fell silent at 2:46 pm Monday as people across the country remembered the thousands killed by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on March 11 and the monster tsunami it created.

Japan falls silent a month after tsunami

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:48:00 +0200

Japan fell silent at 2:46 pm Monday as people across the country remembered the thousands killed by the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and the monster tsunami it created.

Japan marks 1 month since deadly quake, tsunami

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:47:00 +0200

With the ringing of bells and bowing of heads Monday afternoon, Japan marked the passage of a month since the deadliest earthquake and tsunami in its modern history.

After the Quake: Japan's Balance of Technology and Nature

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:44:00 +0200

As Japan marks the first month after the devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami, the country's struggle between its technological heart and natural soul continues

Japan's Elusive Royals Venture Out to Support a Nation

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:44:00 +0200

Since the March 11 quake, Japan's royals have made unprecedented efforts to try to ease the suffering of the some 160,000 survivors living in makeshift evacuation centers scattered across the country

Japanese see disaster as opportunity for broad change

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:42:00 +0200

Japan had been floundering from two decades of economic malaise, political gridlock and social woes. Many hope the catastrophe will be a catalyst that will turn around the nation and spur a rebirth.One by one, members of Japan's heartthrob pop band SMAP make their pitch: "You are not alone," says one.