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Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material http://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2011-07/20899341-amma-sri-mata-amritanandamayi-devi-indian-spiritual-leader-and-humanitarian-announces-usd-1-million-4-5-crores-for-japan-tsunami-relief-rehabi-008.htmTOKYO , July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, or Amma (Mother) to her millions of devotees acrosWed, 27 Jul 2011 01:30:00 +0200finanznachrichten-enenfinanznachrichten-en-63e99abe90a685344e7750632bb8312f35.6831 139.80920110727013000http://www.kuwaittimes.net/read_news.php?newsid=OTM5Nzg3Mjg0OQ==Published Date: July 28, 2011 As Japan plunged into crisis with a triple earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster in March, organizers of the Fuji Rock Festival were faced with a choice over whether the show should go on. In the aftermath, "audiences didn't want to go to concerts," said Johnnie....Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:38:00 +0200kuwaittimesenkuwaittimes-b91ededf100205477f918840741d5a4442.464619 140.86220110727223800http://www.japantoday.com/category/business/view/peugeot-citroen-warns-of-japan-hit-to-earningsFrench carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroen SA is warning that repercussions from this year's earthquake and tsunami in Japan would weigh on its earnings in the second half of the year. While reporting Wednesday an 18.5% increase in first half earnings from a year ago on the success of new models…Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:32:00 +0200japantodayenjapantoday-3ab4d1af4b42b32b16b5b231c598a50335.6831 139.80920110727223200http://www.npr.org/2011/07/27/138617568/in-japan-holding-onto-political-reins-proves-elusive?ft=1&f=1001For months, critics have called for the resignation of Japan's much-unloved prime minister, Naoto Kan. The frailty of the country's leadership reflects the fact that Japan has yet to enjoy a fully democratic political system.Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:53:00 +0200nprennpr-7bff213b6c7de1ee19d9de4af06f5ca735.6831 139.80920110727215300http://globalspin.blogs.time.com/2011/07/27/anger-over-chinas-high-speed-train-crash-leads-to-murmurs-of-dissent/?xid=rss-topstoriesSaturday's deadly train crash near the city of Wenzhou has touched off widespread anger and doubt about the safety of the showpiece infrastructure project.Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:39:00 +0200timeentime-cbd17f9d29cd25373520f58a8112066c20110727203900http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/07/27/us-juniper-idUSTRE76Q53K20110727?feedType=RSS&feedName=technologyNewsBOSTON (Reuters) - Investors punished Juniper Networks by selling its shares after the networking equipment maker joined Cisco Systems Inc in warning that this year's results will miss Wall Street projections.Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:38:00 +0200reutersenreuters-279816c84c6028119167eedf2429a57120110727203800http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/us-military-the-dlas-prime-vendor-mro-contracts-03709/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20did/rss%20%28Defense%20Industry%20Daily%29Over $1 billion in contract options. (July 25/11) Around 1997/98, the Defense Logistics Agency changed their business practices, and entered into Prime Vendor long term sustainment contracts with various suppliers to provide materials needed to support the maintenance, repair, and operation (MRO) of its facilities.Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:34:00 +0200defenseindustrydailyendefenseindustrydaily-6db4ae7eb3310d061fac0ea9aaa8c64f20110727203400http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10741279&ref=rssDelivery service UPS says the sluggish United States economy will continue to affect its results this year but it will grow earnings by raising prices and improving volume overseas.Its chief executive Scott Davis said yesterday...Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:19:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-73b461e8718a9cecd3ace997b03c8a2b38.9051 -77.016220110727201900http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/international-news/tech-supply-chain-faces-excess-inventory/article2111598/?utm_medium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm_source=Technology&utm_content=2111598Biggest problem facing global tech manufacturers is clearing overstocked warehousesWed, 27 Jul 2011 19:44:00 +0200theglobeandmailentheglobeandmail-a016055dacb9ba1a4bf3bb203898971520110727194400http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-14316280New orders for US big manufactured goods fell in June, due in part to a drop in transport equipment, the Commerce Department says.Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:26:00 +0200bbcenbbc-5edfee3691faa751fea1048638bab4f620110727182600http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110728a4.htmlA panel of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan has drafted an energy policy recommendation calling for an early restart of nuclear reactors that have been suspended for regular checks, after safety measures are taken. The proposal falls short of discussing Prime Minister Naoto Kan's call for....Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:15:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-01f9aa92f20090be30e315dd1eac760920110727181500http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nb20110728n3.htmlSteelmaker JFE Holdings Inc. reported Wednesday a 75 percent drop in first-quarter profit after raw material costs rose and the March 11 earthquake disrupted supply lines at carmakers and other customers. Net income fell to ¥7.12 billion in the three months that ended June 30 from ¥28 billion a year....Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:15:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-e2f862f6a482c01e53074f41b318daf820110727181500http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/f70471f764144b2fab526d39972d37b3/Article_2011-07-27-Durable%20Goods/id-e4f18144287d4ff1ac0ad24e721c4293WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. businesses cut back on orders for aircraft, autos, heavy machinery and computers in June, sending demand for long-lasting manufactured goods lower for the second month in the past three. Orders for durable goods fell 2.1 percent last month, with the weakness led by a big drop....Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:24:00 +0200APenAP-6304f67411f7df9f05cb15ee0718634938.9051 -77.016247.373271456894 -120.41897402772720110727172400http://www.npr.org/2011/07/27/138742910/orders-for-aircraft-other-durable-goods-fall?ft=1&f=1001U.S. businesses cut back on orders for aircraft, autos, heavy machinery and computers in June, sending demand for long-lasting manufactured goods lower for the second month in the past three. Orders for durable goods fell 2.1 percent last month, and a key category that tracks business investment plans fell 0.Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:44:00 +0200nprennpr-a2d21bdfd05239b0ac5f9da0c1a823f320110727164400http://www.smh.com.au/world/battered-japan-struggles-to-show-its-safe-for-visitors-20110727-1i06p.htmlStill recovering from March's devastating earthquake and tsunami, Japan is stepping up efforts to draw foreign travellers, even recruiting Lady Gaga to spread the word that much of Japan is safe for visitors.Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:41:00 +0200smhensmh-c2ac81e3d883c4cf370ee66cf3a0554d35.6831 139.80920110727164100http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/f34335b2-b756-11e0-b95d-00144feabdc0.htmlFears of shortages in the global technology supply chain are turning into worries about excess inventory as precautionary stockpiling after the Japan earthquake has coincided with waning consumer demand in Europe and the US. Far from the doomsday scenarios in the immediate aftermath of the....Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:40:00 +0200ftenft-f3c0a25fccc594510ef05d58c03d80a935.6831 139.80920110727164000http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/us-durable-goods-orders-fall-21-in-june/article2111162/?utm_medium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm_source=Home&utm_content=2111162Businesses cut back on orders for aircraft, autos, heavy machinery and computersWed, 27 Jul 2011 15:13:00 +0200theglobeandmailentheglobeandmail-5fa2fd99265f7210129ce29ec9427f0720110727151300http://www.newschannel5.com/story/15155319/durable-goods-orders-fall-21-percent-in-juneBusinesses cut back on orders for aircraft, autos, heavy machinery and computers in June, sending demand for long-lasting manufactured goods lower for the second month in the past three.Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:45:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-4dfe59cb3762953b0c3c9dcaf3c1adb620110727144500http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/3d281c11a96b4ad082fe88aa0db04305/Article_2011-07-27-Durable%20Goods/id-fddc1cd65a5f49fba86c35ebb6e9eb9dWASHINGTON (AP) — Businesses cut back on orders for aircraft, autos, heavy machinery and computers in June, sending demand for long-lasting manufactured goods lower for the second month in the past three. The Commerce Department says orders for durable goods fell 2.Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:39:00 +0200APenAP-93acf3eafedfbb9624db32cedb343bc638.9051 -77.016247.373271456894 -120.41897402772720110727143900http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/47234909/PARIS -; French carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroen SA has warned that repercussions from this year's earthquake and tsunami in Japan will weigh on its earnings in the second half of the year, ...Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:29:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-77422ebb41296183d9480cf94f00cccc35.6831 139.80948.8521 2.3489920110727132900http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/f70471f764144b2fab526d39972d37b3/Article_2011-07-27-EU-France-Earns-Peugeot-Citroen/id-35b512833ee94a1c98a96b682cc4e0e3PARIS (AP) — French carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroen SA has warned that repercussions from this year's earthquake and tsunami in Japan will weigh on its earnings in the second half of the year, sending its share price sharply lower Wednesday. While reporting an 18.Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:35:00 +0200APenAP-a8722ab85f33854f15f989999954a21535.6831 139.80948.8521 2.3489920110727123500http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-14305397Nissan's net profit fell 20% in the April to June quarter in the wake of the 11 March earthquake and tsunami.Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:48:00 +0200bbcenbbc-c4f3033bac357619508fc1945204303652.55 0.08333320110727114800http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-14305397Nissan's net profit fell 20% in the April to June quarter in the wake of the 11 March earthquake and tsunami.Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:34:00 +0200bbc-newsenbbc-news-c4f3033bac357619508fc1945204303652.55 0.08333320110727113400http://www.eecho.ie/news/business/nissan-profits-down-20-after-quake-514372.html7/27/2011 - 9:09:47 AM Nissan’s quarterly profit dropped 20% as Japanese car makers took a battering from the earthquake and tsunami disaster which disrupted production and destroyed dealerships. A soaring yen and rising material costs also helped to drag net profit for the fiscal first quarter down to 85 billion yen (€754m) from 106.Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:52:00 +0200eechoeneecho-5f6917295dc43257bc9dee0389d47e2a20110727105200http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/f70471f764144b2fab526d39972d37b3/Article_2011-07-27-AS-Japan-Earns-Nissan/id-8de1b96df30b4861872f6dce30258e8fTOKYO (AP) — Nissan's quarterly profit dropped 20 percent as Japanese automakers took a battering from the quake and tsunami disaster that disrupted car production and destroyed dealerships. A soaring yen and rising material costs also helped drag net profit for the fiscal first quarter down to 85 billion yen ($1 billion) from 106.Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:34:00 +0200APenAP-ae806faa36c8d22f26de9c99e8e0d6ca20110727103400http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/105360.htmlYOKOHAMA, Japan - Artists with ties to the Shonan beach area in Kanagawa Prefecture will take the stage at a charity c...Wed, 27 Jul 2011 07:11:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-b3b3afda1f36cceab8c46f908c0639f935.6831 139.80920110727071100http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/japan-sees-potential-power-shortage-next-summer--media27 Jul 2011 01:50 Source: reuters // Reuters * A 9.2 pct power shortage next summer possible -Asahi * Simulation doesn't factor in power saving -Asahi (Adds details) TOKYO, July 27 (Reuters) - Japan could face a 9.2 percent power shortage next summer if all the nation's nuclear reactors are shut....Wed, 27 Jul 2011 05:35:00 +0200trustentrust-5d3b863ee07c72642fea29948baa3a2a44.106899 142.58520535.9063 136.67599520110727053500http://www.news.com.au/business/breaking-news/ups-earnings-up-despite-us-economic-woes/story-e6frfkur-1226102682953?from=public_rssDELIVERY service UPS says the sluggish US economy will continue to affect its results this year but it will grow earnings.Wed, 27 Jul 2011 05:09:00 +0200news_com_auennews_com_au-1499639613a54062efc7d06c4316c70f20110727050900http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/07/27/2011072700775.htmlJapan's three major carmakers are recovering from the disruption to their production dealt by the devastating earthquake and tsunami on March 11 as shown by their resurgent levels of output last month, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal on Monday. "Toyota Motor Corp. reporte...Wed, 27 Jul 2011 03:57:00 +0200chosunenchosun-82f01b70b10e272eb5d5cabf3a038a6420110727035700http://www.asahi.com/english/TKY201107260602.htmlThe damage caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake is still visible in Hitoshi Abe's office in Sendai. A crack runs along a wall. The model of a building that fell from a shelf remains broken. On March 11, Abe, an architect, was at his home in Los Angeles.Wed, 27 Jul 2011 03:39:00 +0200asahienasahi-9e383a05a8d590c3436d2b12ecd3850231.808161 130.29960620110727033900http://www.asahi.com/english/TKY201107260373.htmlIn the days following the March 11 Great East Japan Earthquake, the absence of looters in the disaster-ravaged areas was viewed with amazement by the rest of the world. However, more than four months after the quake and tsunami ravaged northeast Japan, investigations have begun into allegations that....Wed, 27 Jul 2011 03:39:00 +0200asahienasahi-91653087d746167e149182901413e11535.6831 139.80920110727033900http://www.asahi.com/english/TKY201107260375.htmlUnpopular Prime Minister Naoto Kan said on July 26 the time was not right to call a snap election for parliament's lower house, a move that may sow political confusion in a country struggling with a nuclear crisis and a stagnant economy. Kan, whose support rate has sunk to 17.Wed, 27 Jul 2011 03:39:00 +0200asahienasahi-1622812692a18a0eef19ecaa4318775120110727033900http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/story/2011/07/25/cirque-du-soleil-ends-japan-run.html?ref=rssCirque du Soleil will end its run at the Tokyo Disney Resort at the end of this year. The theme park operator said it is because of the impact of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.Tue, 26 Jul 2011 01:49:00 +0200CBCenCBC-bfc5808380ea679f1b06dbe75ece7e8335.6831 139.80920110726014900http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/105059.htmlTOKYO - ---------- Osaka exchange to list Dow Jones Industrial Average futures TOKYO - The Osaka Securities ...Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:45:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-c626ca0b32f90e8782afe73d93582ddb20110726004500http://www.japantoday.com/category/travel/view/american-airlines-to-suspend-haneda-jfk-service-from-sept-until-summer-2012The U.S. Department of Transportation approved an application last week granting American Airlines flexibility to adjust services between Haneda and New York’s JFK until summer 2012. The application and approval reflects ongoing challenges with U.S.–Japan travel demand following the earthquake/tsunami in Japan on March 11.Tue, 26 Jul 2011 23:56:00 +0200japantodayenjapantoday-edd72fe9b99b695f95d46cb06d9594a735.6831 139.80940.6222 -73.987820110726235600http://www.kuwaittimes.net/read_news.php?newsid=MzE1Mjc4MTk2OA==Published Date: July 27, 2011 TOKYO: Kuwaiti Ambassador to Japan Abdulrahman Al-Otaibi donated $6,400 to Japanese Red Cross Society for the sake of helping Japanese...Tue, 26 Jul 2011 23:49:00 +0200kuwaittimesenkuwaittimes-f646b1c9c8e2470f04adce4cad77bdc842.464619 140.86220110726234900http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/47210308/While Japanese automakers are recovering from the March earthquake and tsunami that disrupted the supply chain and caused plants to be idled or shut down, inventory continued to remain ...Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:35:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-12ba6e0fa23dc9bebc2e8f6c2464bb1b35.6831 139.80920110726213500http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/foreign-affairs/2011/07/27/311224/New-travel.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The first group of victims of Japan's March 11 earthquake and tsunami invited by a Taiwanese program to help them recover arrived in Taiwan yesterday.Tue, 26 Jul 2011 19:31:00 +0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-418a1caeb27b34798c37c7d531f40eb220110726193100http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/f70471f764144b2fab526d39972d37b3/Article_2011-07-26-Earns-UPS/id-9a3ced49ce514604baec927811959d4fNEW YORK (AP) — UPS said on Tuesday that the sluggish U.S. economy will continue to impact its results this year, but it will grow earnings by raising prices and improving volume overseas. In a conference call with analysts, CEO Scott Davis said the global economy is still recovering at an uneven....Tue, 26 Jul 2011 19:23:00 +0200APenAP-ffddca7d12f63566cc01ca9a25761f8c43.0137107927454 -75.58269539726320110726192300http://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2011-07/20893524-japan-investor-relations-association-announces-trends-in-this-year-s-annual-shareholders-meetings-and-investor-relations-004.htmOver 60% of Listed Companies Explain Influence of the Great East Japan Earthquake, 30% Consider Reporting on Director IncomeTue, 26 Jul 2011 14:55:00 +0200finanznachrichten-enenfinanznachrichten-en-ad2047013c4853d84fd6e1220ce1fc4f35.6831 139.80920110726145500http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motogp/14284841.stmOctober's MotoGP race in crisis-hit Japan will be held, says the sport's governing bodyTue, 26 Jul 2011 12:37:00 +0200bbcenbbc-dd6cbb696e109a2cf99e4f71025976d835.6831 139.80920110726123700http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/royal-wedding-tsunami-slow-uk-economy/story-e6frfku0-1226102300321?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20newscomaubreakingndm%20%28NEWS.com.au%20%7C%20Breaking%20News%29THE British economy, struggling to absorb deep budget cuts, showed weak official growth of 0.2 per cent in the second quarter.Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:34:00 +0200news_com_auennews_com_au-da462b762d27425f6ba4eba3e3f128ba51.4879 -0.17799820110726123400http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/royal-wedding-tsunami-slow-uk-economy-20110726-1hygh.htmlThe British economy, struggling to absorb deep budget cuts, showed weak official growth of 0.2 per cent in the second quarter.Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:31:00 +0200smhensmh-c3e4ce14491ce9ea7cafce0fb93634c851.4879 -0.17799820110726123100http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/japan-pm-says-no-plans-to-call-early-election26 Jul 2011 03:21 Source: reuters // Reuters * PM prefers simultaneous 2013 lower, upper house polls * PM Kan may keep promise to resign in August * Kan eyes North Korea visit to boost ratings - paper (Adds report PM eyeing North Korea visit) By Yoko Kubota TOKYO, July 26 (Reuters) - Unpopular....Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:14:00 +0200trustentrust-82b1f2f9ec67af5b18ac23ee4fcf214735.6831 139.80939.0285 125.75720110726111400http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Japan/MG27Dh01.htmlWhen the massive tsunami hit Japan four months ago, the country's main broadcasters followed the younger, technologically savvy in turning to online social media services for information. For one-off events, and for Japanese citizens dissatisfied with mainstream news, video-sharing sites such as Nico Nico Douga seem the way to go.Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:06:00 +0200asiatimesenasiatimes-e4ef6cce24069fb611ba8ffd0032a80a35.6831 139.80920110726110600http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/sony-1q-results-expected-to-show-recovery/articleshow/9368332.cmsJapanese electronics and entertainment company Sony Corp. reports fiscal first quarter earnings that are expected to reflect a gradual recovery.Tue, 26 Jul 2011 07:31:00 +0200economictimeseneconomictimes-5bb43c128b6971715148f8ee452b5ec420110726073100http://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2011-07/20887384-tourists-turn-their-attention-back-to-japan-008.htmLONDON , July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Travellers worldwide are showing support for the Japanese tourism industTue, 26 Jul 2011 07:15:00 +0200finanznachrichten-enenfinanznachrichten-en-dc95fd7c23b809a72411b3e0b83825d435.6831 139.80920110726071500http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/105120.htmlPrime Minister Naoto Kan on Tuesday ruled out dissolving the lower house of parliament anytime soon, saying it would be better to hold elections for both chambers simultaneously in the summer of 2013. Kan, under intense pressure to quit soon, told a parliamentary session that he ''finds no problems....Tue, 26 Jul 2011 06:51:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-32a3e962e230147d31494d2349e7138c20110726065100http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/105117.htmlOTSUCHI, Japan - Shiki Theatre Co., one of Japan's leading theatre companies, has kicked off a special musical tour o...Tue, 26 Jul 2011 06:51:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-fb7f3ddffeb1fc838dbf7574ea19445735.6831 139.80920110726065100http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/186675/20110725/sia-shares-up-investors-calm-on-us-debt-deadlock.htmAsian shares edged higher on Tuesday, bouncing back from a slide the previous day, after U.S. stocks posted only modest losses in reaction to the worsening deadlock in Washington over raising the debt limit and avoiding a technical bond default.Tue, 26 Jul 2011 06:36:00 +0200ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-f27d1c6439cb54f9799d656bd2d4cd5438.9051 -77.016220110726063600http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/7/26/worldupdates/2011-07-26T072613Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-584483-1&sec=WorldupdatesTOKYO (Reuters) - Unpopular Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan on Tuesday denied speculation that he might call an early election for parliament's powerful lower house, a move that would risk sparking a revolt inside his own Democratic Party.Tue, 26 Jul 2011 05:02:00 +0200thestar-myenthestar-my-7dbfd9916dafdca2d9f4c2735e8a4fad35.6831 139.80920110726050200http://www.asahi.com/english/TKY201107250336.htmlThe image of an international police investigator may be a dashing agent crossing national borders with the latest weaponry to hunt down criminals. But when we visited Interpol headquarters in France, we found neither stealthy secret agents nor armed investigators.Tue, 26 Jul 2011 03:45:00 +0200asahienasahi-a92c38e72bcd4afc8dd87abf9c88446c48.8521 2.3489920110726034500http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-0726-japan-tourism-20110726,0,4135634.story?track=rssThe earthquake and tsunami in March delivered a blow to the nation's travel industry. Efforts to draw visitors include an appeal by Lady Gaga and online postings of radiation levels in Tokyo.Still recovering from March's devastating earthquake and tsunami, Japan is stepping up efforts to draw....Tue, 26 Jul 2011 03:36:00 +0200latimesenlatimes-1eda07f5c3cd72b449416b12e9ad088720110726033600http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/patchy-comeback-from-earthquake-2326065.htmlJapan's car makers reported mixed vehicle production figures yesterday, as the industry works toward recovery from the March's devastating earthquake and tsunami.Tue, 26 Jul 2011 02:24:00 +0200independentenindependent-71c9ac27aaf698ddfdf9f6ca96d8b8fc20110726022400http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/7/25/business/9166028&sec=businessTOKYO:,The Japanese government plans to issue 10 trillion yen (US$128bil) in reconstruction bonds and cut spending by 3 trillion yen to pay for more projects to rebuild the devastated northeast, the Nikkei business daily reported yesterday.Mon, 25 Jul 2011 01:59:00 +0200thestar-myenthestar-my-d12ad9a6798e1627ffa578b390cb639f35.6831 139.80920110725015900http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2011/07/25/story_25-7-2011_pg2_9EVIAN-LES-BAINS: Japan’s Ai Miyazato completed a stunning weekend performance to claim her second Evian Masters in three years on Sunday. After a bogey-free 67 in the third round, the 26-year-old followed up with a 70 to win by two shots on 15 under par 273 from American Stacy Lewis.Mon, 25 Jul 2011 01:36:00 +0200dailytimesPKendailytimesPK-805cd1c1b472f6f79262534bbffe0bdc35.6831 139.80920110725013600http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2011/07/25/story_25-7-2011_pg7_2KARACHI: The Japanese Consulate in Karachi on Sunday arranged a traditional flowers’ exhibition, as part of a special prayer arranged for the people of Eastern Japan hit by tsunami, March this year. Japanese Consul General in Karachi Masaharu Sato and Sindh Electric Power Minister Shazia Marri....Mon, 25 Jul 2011 01:36:00 +0200dailytimesPKendailytimesPK-21248cc0d16df90e1439f4881387574a24.8934 67.028135.6831 139.80920110725013600http://www.japantoday.com/category/sports/view/miyazato-takes-2-shot-lead-at-evian-mastersAi Miyazato claimed her second Evian Masters in three years on Sunday and pledged to donate some or all of her winnings to the victims of the earthquake that devastated northern Japan in March. After a bogey-free 67 in the third round, the 26-year-old followed up with a 70 to…Mon, 25 Jul 2011 01:19:00 +0200japantodayenjapantoday-400ec04baf93a24ef1a8fa46fb38e17735.6831 139.80920110725011900http://www.japantoday.com/category/national/view/m6-2-quake-jolts-northeastern-japanThe U.S. Geological Survey is reporting that another strong earthquake has jolted northeastern Japan, the same region devastated by March's massive quake and tsunami. There are no immediate reports of injuries or damage, and no tsunami warning is in effect. The U.S.G.S. says the magnitude 6.2-quake struck at 3:51 a.Mon, 25 Jul 2011 01:19:00 +0200japantodayenjapantoday-26262ac4c0134b74fc1410749d18bdfe35.6831 139.80920110725011900http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/07/25/2011072500339.htmlA 6.2-magnitude earthquake has jolted northeastern Japan in the same region that was devastated by a massive earthquake and tsunami in March. The U.S. Geological Survey reports that the earthquake hit Fukushima Prefecture early Monday. It says the epicenter was at a depth of about 35 km in...Mon, 25 Jul 2011 01:05:00 +0200chosunenchosun-5f11969a1828e8a6bb0e01db73eb0f9a35.6831 139.80920110725010500http://www.kuwaittimes.net/read_news.php?newsid=OTM1Njg4MDkxMA==OKUMA: Under tight government supervision, dozens of villagers from a town where the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant is located ventured...Mon, 25 Jul 2011 01:05:00 +0200kuwaittimesenkuwaittimes-61784280b8aa9bc18ee16b338cf4ef9820110725010500http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Japan-mulls-128-billion-in-reconstruction-bonds/821863/The Japanese government plans to issue 10 trillion yen in reconstruction bonds and cut spending by 3 trillion yen to pay for more projects to rebuild the devastated northeast, the Nikkei business daily reported on Sunday.Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:36:00 +0200expressindiaenexpressindia-0e15e666ac1bdfd291eb79179c0ca1b035.6831 139.80920110725003600http://www.japantoday.com/category/national/view/cirque-du-soleil-to-end-shows-at-tokyo-disney-resortEntertainment company Cirque du Soleil will withdraw from Tokyo Disney Resort at the end of the year, the theme park's operator said Monday, citing the impact of the March 11 quake-tsunami disaster. "It is with regret... that due to the effects of the Great East Japan Earthquake, the business....Mon, 25 Jul 2011 23:52:00 +0200japantodayenjapantoday-9a9f5cee217b46d737cd6967f2a6d8ee35.6831 139.80920110725235200http://dalje.com/en-world/65-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-japan/372626SENDAI, Japan, July 23 (UPI) -- An earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale shook Japan's northeastern Miyagi Prefecture region Saturday, but no tsunami warning was issued, officials say. The quake occurred about 75 miles off the coast of Sendai,...Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:26:00 +0200javno-enenjavno-en-18a0e3b9795b0ca82d03a2a5f02b03c331.808161 130.29960638.4495605474089 140.92686942370120110725222600http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/company-focus/2011/07/26/311013/Toyotas-global.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Toyota Motor Corp.'s global output declined 9.2 percent in June from the same month a year earlier to 593,839 units in the wake of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that devastated northeastern Japan, the carmaker said Monday.Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:10:00 +0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-3c57a685632f371938c045177bd5766935.6831 139.80920110725211000http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/americas/2011/07/26/311049/American-consumers.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - American consumers, faced with grim job prospects and the looming threat of a national debt default, are in no position to support the global economy with a new wave of spending.Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:10:00 +0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-1b1b49f25b61926fe1f4a3dd065bbee520110725211000http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/company-focus/2011/07/26/311019/Japan-earthquake.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japanese high-tech giant Canon said Monday first-half net profit fell on the impact of the March disasters as the yen strengthened, but raised its forecasts amid a faster-than-expected recovery.Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:10:00 +0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-be5ff0200c67159e13abb1a14f0f709435.6831 139.80920110725211000http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/jul/25/2011-year-news-overloadFrom political scandals to brutal killings and earthquakes to revolutions, the shattering headlines just keep coming this year. How can we find time to make sense of it all? They always say too much disaster has the effect of inoculating the audience, so that we don't care.Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:04:00 +0200guardianenguardian-2f685f9f560f4897961e7ecb24229bf420110725210400http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110726f2.htmlRetailers and consumers are inundating a private institute testing various items for radioactive materials to confirm the safety of beef products amid reports that cattle exposed to cesium were shipped nationwide, institute officials said. Isotope Research Institute Inc.Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:20:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-140bed0201def581ad40f9c06a5fd83220110725202000http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nb20110726n2.htmlDomestic demand for Australian beef may increase after radiation was found in meat here and amid concern that cesium leaks from the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant may spread farther, according to Australian Agricultural Co. Ltd. "We're expecting to see better demand out of Japan as they move....Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:20:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-cae1cfb749e233ebcece1b32a667687441.48045 140.25250220110725202000http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nb20110726n3.htmlThe biggest jump in three years in the nation's imports of oil for power generation is driving a rally in demand for Asian sweet crude. Minas, Indonesia's largest crude grade, traded Thursday at $6.12 a barrel more than Brent, the European benchmark grade, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. That compares with $1.Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:20:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-2c751a66b574552fc8016f10b52ab25720110725202000http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/105046.htmlThe government is considering a 10.3 trillion yen ($131 billion) tax hike plan over a five-year period in order to secure funds for reconstruction work following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, officials said Monday. It is also eyeing securing extra revenues of around 200 billion yen by selling....Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:14:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-efe10c80fee7606d0a7163dcb71de4a420110725201400http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/105010.html(ADDS JAPAN COACH QUOTES IN 5TH GRAF) The government is considering giving the People's Honor Award to the Japanese women's national team for their victory in the Women's World Cup soccer final, top government spokesman Yukio Edano said Monday. ''They delighted and inspired many people in Japan and....Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:14:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-b7a74bd6b5790e8848c4390d82713b9935.6831 139.80920110725201400http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=could-we-harness-energy-from-earthquakesDear EarthTalk : Can earthquake energy be harnessed for power, particularly in places like Japan? Also, how can Japan, so vulnerable to earthquakes, even have nuclear power? - - Sasha M., Australia [More]Mon, 25 Jul 2011 19:54:00 +0200scientificamericanenscientificamerican-508f60643a213ce2017961c3d441e2d8-35.3499 149.04220110725195400http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-14229316Japan posts a trade surplus for the first time in three months, as exports recover from the March earthquake and tsunami.Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:42:00 +0200bbcenbbc-e1344ad0d0ee84b97e08e678c393b07335.6831 139.80920110725184200http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/47170394/TOKYO, July 25 (AP) - (Kyodo)-;Microsoft Japan Co. has tied up with Fujitsu Ltd. to upgrade its website aimed at helping people reunite with their missing pets following the March earthquake and ...Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:31:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-bfee2b24d40469954b4c06742b5d545e35.6831 139.80920110725183100http://www.btimes.com.my/articles/20110725224044/Article/Malaysia could record a 4.3 per cent gross domestic product (GDP) growth this year, says Chief Economist of Allianz Group, Prof. Dr. Michael Heise. Its growth will be driven by very buoyant investment activity and robust private consumption, said Heise, who presented a new study on the economic outlook for Asia, here today.Mon, 25 Jul 2011 17:18:00 +0200btimescomenbtimescom-d1f7cd031979353370bdd1515cd4f2043.15021 101.70820110725171800http://www.japantoday.com/category/national/view/iaea-chief-visits-stricken-fukushima-nuclear-plantThe head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said Monday that Japan's tsunami-hit nuclear plant is steadily making progress to contain damage from the crisis. IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano said he is optimistic that workers at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant could bring the radiation....Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:51:00 +0200japantodayenjapantoday-eb85d37bc29f29229b3206b1a9670dc020110725145100http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/cae69a7523db45408eeb2b3a98c0c9c5/Article_2011-07-25-AS-Japan-Earthquake/id-9e42c82b953a45b2a04f14a4958ab9c7TOKYO (AP) — The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said Monday that Japan's tsunami-hit nuclear plant is steadily making progress to contain damage from the crisis. IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano said he is optimistic that workers at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant could bring....Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:26:00 +0200APenAP-8f760a3cef3bdaaa764847a8b768f61135.6831 139.80920110725142600http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/cae69a7523db45408eeb2b3a98c0c9c5/Article_2011-07-25-AS-Japan-Earthquake/id-226cd93ddc39431fa2e03e688a3bbc4eTOKYO (AP) — Japanese lawmakers have approved nearly 2 trillion yen ($25.5 billion) in extra funds to pay for reconstruction from the March 11 earthquake and tsunami and the nuclear crisis that followed. About half of Monday's newly approved budget will go toward temporary housing, health checks and....Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:40:00 +0200APenAP-cec1f17df68adadb1f1677531176a2e335.6831 139.80920110725134000http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/cae69a7523db45408eeb2b3a98c0c9c5/Article_2011-07-25-AS-Japan-Earthquake/id-79ca8147eac1456fa7e9cef092c1f03aTOKYO (AP) — The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency says Japan's tsunami-hit nuclear plant is steadily making progress to contain damage from the crisis. IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano said he is optimistic that workers at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant could bring the....Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:49:00 +0200APenAP-e4c26cc841bf70a900a775b153448dbe35.6831 139.80920110725124900http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/7/25/worldupdates/2011-07-25T145216Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-584354-1&sec=WorldupdatesTOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's parliament approved on Monday a 2 trillion yen ($25 billion) extra budget for disaster relief after the March earthquake, paving the way for bigger reconstruction spending likely to involve new borrowing and tax hikes.Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:30:00 +0200thestar-myenthestar-my-c2e1f3bfd6d0dd66a93dd1c4cf140e8020110725123000http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific_business/view/1142897/1/.htmlTOKYO : Japanese high-tech giant Canon said Monday net profit fell in the first half due to the impact of the March earthquake and tsunami and a strong yen, but raised its annual profit forecast.Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:43:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-f8b82ed348e4333a9481495f6d319d6920110725114300http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-07/25/c_131008301.htmTOKYO, July 25 (Xinhua) -- Japan's parliament on Monday enacted a second extra budget worth 25.5 billion U.S. dollars to fund reconstruction efforts in the wake of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that devastated east and northeastern regions of Japan.Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:06:00 +0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-6a6763560711eae9fabdc5fb75555ddd35.6831 139.80920110725110600http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/07/25/us-japan-economy-budget-idUSTRE76O0TU20110725?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNewsTOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's parliament approved on Monday a 2 trillion yen ($25 billion) extra budget for disaster relief after the March earthquake, paving the way for bigger reconstruction spending likely to involve new borrowing and tax hikes.Mon, 25 Jul 2011 10:48:00 +0200reutersenreuters-9eddce62d83796cf9d103fbe8423073352.55 0.08333320110725104800http://www.japantoday.com/category/national/view/iaea-chief-visits-stricken-fukushima-nuclear-plantThe head of the U.N. atomic watchdog agency headed for Japan's crippled Fukushima Daiichi plant on Monday to survey efforts to contain the world's worst nuclear disaster in 25 years. Yukiya Amano, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), is going to Fukushima to study....Mon, 25 Jul 2011 10:20:00 +0200japantodayenjapantoday-b2400bfc443805f0a8fb60c6cfe2775220110725102000http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/07/25/us-japan-economy-budget-idUSTRE76O0TU20110725?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNewsTOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's parliament approved on Monday a 2 trillion yen ($25 billion) extra budget for disaster relief after the March earthquake, paving the way for bigger reconstruction spending that is likely to involve new bond issuance and tax hikes to repay it.Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:48:00 +0200reutersenreuters-58cbbbe451d30f8aeae17544ca4a5f2c35.6831 139.80920110725094800http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/7/25/business/20110725145650&sec=businessTOKYO (AP) — Japan's automakers are reporting mixed vehicle production figures as the industry pushes toward recovery from the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:30:00 +0200thestar-myenthestar-my-19879b848708da3dfa635ad570a4113135.6831 139.80920110725093000http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-japan-moving-on-20110724,0,7573529.story?track=rssFor one earthquake survivor from Iwaki City, the crisis, and resulting homelessness, has been an opportunity to reassess his life and reconnect with his grown children. A lifelong teacher, he now hopes to pursue his dream of a career in the arts.It's moving day for Masamichi Kanari, again.Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:21:00 +0200latimesenlatimes-8f50b0628ffb11fd2d7c940c8a0115d235.6831 139.80920110725092100http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2011/07/25/62-quake-shakes-Fukushima-no-damage/UPI-90171311571028/TOKYO, July 25 (UPI) -- A 6.2-magnitude earthquake that shook Japan's already devastated northeast Monday did not exacerbate a crippled nuclear plant there, the operator said.Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:53:00 +0200upienupi-94cbea7e54c4c7d36901e7fde61975a820110725085300http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/iaea-chief-visits-japans-fukushima-plant-to-survey-nuclear-containment-efforts/story-e6frfku0-1226101428585The head of the UN atomic watchdog agency headed for Japan's crippled Fukushima Daiichi plant to survey efforts to contain the world's worst nuclear disaster in 25 years.Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +0200news_com_auennews_com_au-53fc9a37ec277c91b969adc1094b64f620110725080000http://www.timesofoman.com/innercat.asp?detail=48136The head of the UN atomic watchdog agency headed for Japan s crippled Fukushima Daiichi plant on Monday to survey efforts to contain the world s worst nuclear disaster in 25 years.Mon, 25 Jul 2011 07:45:00 +0200timesofomanentimesofoman-8c3e26f0491242d25d070d53c403487b35.6831 139.80920110725074500http://dalje.com/en-world/62-quake-shakes-fukushima-no-damage/372829TOKYO, July 25 (UPI) -- A 6.2-magnitude earthquake that shook Japan's already devastated northeast Monday did not exacerbate a crippled nuclear plant there, the operator said. The offshore quake was reported at 3:51 a.m. local time off Fukushima prefecture...Mon, 25 Jul 2011 07:44:00 +0200javno-enenjavno-en-8b30d95ae71dc5ec8a1aeba12d96722b20110725074400http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1142860/1/.htmlTOKYO, Japan: Television in Japan shifted on Sunday to digital terrestrial broadcasting.Mon, 25 Jul 2011 07:10:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-c3897bd60e05b96cc5918c38a9fb665035.6831 139.80920110725071000http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/miyazato-to-give-winnings-to-quake-victims-20110725-1hwi4.htmlJapan's Ai Miyazato has claimed her second Evian Masters in three years and pledged to donate a portion of her winner's cheque to Japan's 'quake victims.Mon, 25 Jul 2011 06:37:00 +0200smhensmh-65b04a923911f81ed69d7d9ffb75a4c920110725063700http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/japan/2011/07/25/310952/Japan-to.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The Japanese government plans to issue 10 trillion yen (US$128 billion) in reconstruction bonds and cut spending by 3 trillion yen to pay for more projects to rebuild the devastated northeast, the Nikkei business daily reported on Sunday.Mon, 25 Jul 2011 06:31:00 +0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-ac501e65b38c108f3b1f782655d4211435.6831 139.80920110725063100http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14270736They were people who lived in the area around the reactors, still leaking radiation more than four months after they were crippled by Japan's earthquake and tsunami. Now they are being allowed to go home, but only for a few hours, to look at the places they left behind.Mon, 25 Jul 2011 03:58:00 +0200bbc-newsenbbc-news-53fa4e737dece58c65d2049bc669880920110725035800http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/7/25/business/9157736&sec=businessTOKYO: SHARES are tipped to maintain their gains this week on optimism that upcoming earnings reports from major Japanese firms will illustrate a faster-than-expected recovery from the March 11 disasters.Mon, 25 Jul 2011 02:44:00 +0200thestar-myenthestar-my-8beb342904dcf9e4c123d8e31de1284220110725024400http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14270736They were people who lived in the area around the reactors, still leaking radiation more than four months after they were crippled by Japan's earthquake and tsunami. Now they are being allowed to go home, but only for a few hours, to look at the places they left behind.Mon, 25 Jul 2011 02:11:00 +0200bbcenbbc-53fa4e737dece58c65d2049bc669880920110725021100http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2011/07/24/story_24-7-2011_pg5_27TOKYO: Tokyo shares are tipped to maintain their gains next week on optimism that upcoming earnings reports from major Japanese firms will illustrate a faster-than-expected recovery from the March 11 disasters. However, risk factors such as the yen’s relative strength versus major currencies will....Sun, 24 Jul 2011 01:17:00 +0200dailytimesPKendailytimesPK-c0dd04690dccaa25d8f359ce5196adee20110724011700http://www.japantoday.com/category/politics/view/utility-executives-big-political-donors-in-japanJapanese utility company executives were by far the biggest individual donors to Japan's former ruling party during its last year in power, accounting for a whopping 72% of personal contributions, according to a news report. While the donations amounted to only a small fraction of the Liberal....Sun, 24 Jul 2011 00:58:00 +0200japantodayenjapantoday-6fc0336e3bd4e27a4a3bf534c5c7d05c20110724005800http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15665b944045da4a/id/47154388/Another strong earthquake has jolted north-eastern Japan, the same region devastated by March's massive quake and tsunami, the US Geological Survey has reported. There were no immediate ...Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:56:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-2bbee96cb9c6df583309f65bbb430d6835.6831 139.80920110724235600http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/47154259/Another strong earthquake has jolted north-eastern Japan, the same region devastated by March's massive quake and tsunami, the US Geological Survey has reported.There are no immediate reports ...Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:56:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-92cdf532b0cd9743acbf7d27ccbc9eb835.6831 139.80920110724235600http://www.japantoday.com/category/national/view/coca-cola-japan-to-contribute-y1-5-billion-to-reconstruction-of-schools-in-quake-hit-areasThe Coca-Cola Japan Reconstruction Fund has decided to contribute 1.5 billion yen to the rebuilding of public elementary and junior high schools, with the funds being extracted from the 2.5 billion yen collected for reconstruction of the affected areas in the Great East Japan Earthquake.Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:47:00 +0200japantodayenjapantoday-f21a57e439541c4977a083e6f4f4826535.6831 139.80920110724234700http://www.japantoday.com/category/national/view/villagers-hold-memorial-in-nuclear-plants-shadowUnder tight government supervision, dozens of villagers from a town where the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant is located ventured deep into an irradiated no-man's land Sunday to hold a belated memorial for friends and relatives killed by Japan's earthquake and tsunami.Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:47:00 +0200japantodayenjapantoday-5c8a915a2598dcaba58dacb2ad67c9d520110724234700http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2011/07/24/62-quake-off-Japans-coast/UPI-36911311537048/FUKUSHIMA, Japan, July 24 (UPI) -- A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit the ocean off the east coast of Honshu, Japan, Sunday, U.S. scientists reported.Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:40:00 +0200upienupi-8068efe9f1b4e6a2be25cad4a5c117a635.6831 139.80920110724234000http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1142816/1/.htmlTOKYO: A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit northeastern Japan Monday, but there was no tsunami warning or immediate reports of damage, seismologists said.Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:38:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-79e1c7e75ddaa220f57518a11e3d16c735.6831 139.80920110724233800http://www.todayonline.com/World/EDC110725-0000059/Fukushima-memorialUnder tight government supervision, dozens of people from a town where the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant is located ventured into an irradiated no-man's land yesterday to hold a belated memorial for friends and relatives killed by the March earthquake...Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:37:00 +0200todayonlineentodayonline-1208f3e612906ab3e0160576b4d2d94d20110724233700http://www.news24.com/World/News/Strong-earthquake-jolts-Japan-20110724Another strong earthquake has jolted northeastern Japan, the same region devastated by March's massive quake and tsunami.Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:34:00 +0200news24ennews24-c0254d2c8a18b49af3c1470096c8eb9e35.6831 139.80920110724233400http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10740673&ref=rssA 6.2 magnitude aftershock has struck off the coast of Japan, the United States Geological Survey reports.The quake struck at 3.51am local time (5.51am NZT) off the coast of Honshu, centred 79km southeast of Sendai and 94km east...Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:34:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-1153a28e9d2c5d48c830b72080be509c31.808161 130.29960620110724233400http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4099538,00.htmlThe US Geological Survey is reporting that another strong earthquake has jolted northeastern Japan, the same region devastated by March's massive quake and tsunami. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The USGSsays the magnitude 6.2-quake struck at 3:51 a.m. Monday and was centered at a depth of 22.Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:19:00 +0200ynetnewsenynetnews-15f22481718cddc01a847c58490ece5435.6831 139.80920110724231900http://www.argus.ie/breaking-news/world-news/japan-hit-by-strong-earthquake-2830085.htmlAnother strong earthquake has jolted north-eastern Japan, the same region devastated by March's massive quake and tsunami, the US Geological Survey has reported.Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:17:00 +0200argusenargus-4b1e3e4b05b3ae533c2a308821babe0535.6831 139.80920110724231700http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/Strong-earthquake-jolts-northeastern-Japan/articleshow/9352201.cmsThe US Geological Survey is reporting that another strong earthquake has jolted northeastern Japan, the same region devastated by March's massive quake and tsunami. There are no immediate reports of injuries or damage, and no tsunami warning is in effect.Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:16:00 +0200indiatimesenindiatimes-8de1ee6f7866fd614e0f2088c83369bb35.6831 139.80920110724231600http://www.sligochampion.ie/breaking-news/world-news/japan-hit-by-strong-earthquake-2830085.htmlAnother strong earthquake has jolted north-eastern Japan, the same region devastated by March's massive quake and tsunami, the US Geological Survey has reported.Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:09:00 +0200sligochampionensligochampion-4b1e3e4b05b3ae533c2a308821babe0535.6831 139.80920110724230900http://www.herald.ie/breaking-news/world-news/japan-hit-by-strong-earthquake-2830085.htmlAnother strong earthquake has jolted north-eastern Japan, the same region devastated by March's massive quake and tsunami, the US Geological Survey has reported.Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:04:00 +0200herald-ieenherald-ie-4b1e3e4b05b3ae533c2a308821babe0535.6831 139.80920110724230400http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/260901/Japan-hit-by-strong-earthquake/Another strong earthquake has jolted north-eastern Japan, the same region devastated by March's massive quake and tsunami, the US Geological Survey has reported.Sun, 24 Jul 2011 22:58:00 +0200expressenexpress-069606d0abce159ffbefd3b5412cee6735.6831 139.80920110724225800http://www.corkman.ie/breaking-news/world-news/japan-hit-by-strong-earthquake-2830085.htmlAnother strong earthquake has jolted north-eastern Japan, the same region devastated by March's massive quake and tsunami, the US Geological Survey has reported.Sun, 24 Jul 2011 22:56:00 +0200corkmanencorkman-4b1e3e4b05b3ae533c2a308821babe0535.6831 139.80920110724225600http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/japan-hit-by-strong-earthquake-16027314.html?r=RSSAnother strong earthquake has jolted north-eastern Japan, the same region devastated by March's massive quake and tsunami, the US Geological Survey has reported.Sun, 24 Jul 2011 22:52:00 +0200belfasttelegraphenbelfasttelegraph-87ea17de5165e486ecdbb01b55bc473735.6831 139.80920110724225200http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/breaking-news/world-news/japan-hit-by-strong-earthquake-2830085.htmlAnother strong earthquake has jolted north-eastern Japan, the same region devastated by March's massive quake and tsunami, the US Geological Survey has reported.Sun, 24 Jul 2011 22:46:00 +0200drogheda-independentendrogheda-independent-4b1e3e4b05b3ae533c2a308821babe0535.6831 139.80920110724224600http://dalje.com/en-world/62-quake-off-japans-coast/372796FUKUSHIMA, Japan, July 24 (UPI) -- A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit the ocean off the east coast of Honshu, Japan, Sunday, U.S. scientists reported. There were no preliminary reports of damages or injuries. The 6.2 earthquake was much milder than the...Sun, 24 Jul 2011 22:38:00 +0200javno-enenjavno-en-8085c12461d9c4d4a41d33110991317f35.6831 139.80920110724223800http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10740673&ref=rssA 6.2 magnitude aftershock has struck off the coast of Japan, the United States Geological Survey reports.The quake struck at 3.51am local time (5.51am NZT) off the coast of Honshu, centred 79km southeast of Sendai and 94km east...Sun, 24 Jul 2011 22:33:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-cb0da019adc48a0018402dcb4e5f50da31.808161 130.29960620110724223300http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4099538,00.htmlThe US Geological Survey is reporting that another strong earthquake has jolted northeastern Japan, the same region devastated by March's massive quake and tsunami. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The USGSsays the magnitude 6.2-quake struck at 3:51 a.m. Monday and was centered at a depth of 22.Sun, 24 Jul 2011 22:27:00 +0200yediotaharonotenyediotaharonot-15f22481718cddc01a847c58490ece5435.6831 139.80920110724222700http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2011/07/24/japan-earthquake.html?ref=rssThe U.S. Geological Survey is reporting that another strong earthquake has jolted northeastern Japan, the same region devastated by March's massive quake and tsunami. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.Sun, 24 Jul 2011 21:50:00 +0200CBCenCBC-dca2daa3de50bfa2638834aa602bade835.6831 139.80920110724215000http://www.newschannel5.com/story/15137680/strong-earthquake-jolts-northeastern-japanThe U.S. Geological Survey is reporting that another strong earthquake has jolted northeastern Japan, the same region devastated by March's massive quake and tsunami. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.Sun, 24 Jul 2011 21:45:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-f494111b5b884103ff26798f7ecf41df35.6831 139.80920110724214500http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_sports/view/1142803/1/.htmlEVIAN-LES-BAINS, France: Japan's Ai Miyazato completed a stunning weekend performance to claim her second Evian Masters in three years on Sunday.Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:37:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-cf88d77c0bb17ec8c22fe2bcaa99790248.8521 2.3489920110724203700http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/185882/20110724/reconstruction-makes-japan-and-usdjpy-a-buy.htmIn Japan the government plans to issue 10 trillion yen in reconstruction bonds and cut spending by 3 trillion yen to pay for more projects to rebuild the devastated north-east, the Nikkei business daily reported on Sunday.Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:26:00 +0200ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-0f3d0fcbf569af66b290918c7dd6a4f535.6831 139.80920110724202600http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/sp20110725a3.htmlFormula One officials say the March earthquake and nuclear crisis in Japan will not affect the Japanese Grand Prix to be held Oct. 9 at the Suzuka track, and are urging fans to attend. Masaru Unno, a representative of the Suzuka circuit, said Saturday that the Suzuka circuit's distant location from....Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:16:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-db0cfd367353fc1ab87d397db093d31234.873852 136.62399320110724201600http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/ed20110725a1.htmlWith the end of analog TV broadcasts on Sunday, Japan has completely switched to digital TV broadcasts, except in three Tohoku prefectures devastated by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami — Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima — where the start of terrestrial digital TV broadcast will be postponed till the end of March 2012.Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:16:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-2a36648e162093f35a94bf30425c6d1739.5964865984024 141.36231576505438.4495605474089 140.92686942370120110724201600http://www.kuenselonline.com/2010/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=20196PERSPECTIVES 24 July, 2011 - Japan’s royal family, the longest existing monarchy in the world with a history of unbroken linage of over 2,000 years is still one of the most respected and loved by the people.Sun, 24 Jul 2011 17:38:00 +0200kuenselonlineenkuenselonline-3ab948ea8abd962b7f8050f098a2438435.6831 139.80920110724173800http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/104787.htmlJapanese broadcasters ceased analog transmission across the country at noon Sunday after nearly 60 years, except in areas hit hard by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, completing the shift to terrestrial digital broadcasting. Some television viewers, however, were apparently caught off guard....Sun, 24 Jul 2011 15:40:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-59bc42bc27ef615c69a36033c81b52c635.6831 139.80920110724154000http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110724x1.htmlBroadcasters completed the switch to digitized terrestrial TV broadcasting at noon Sunday, ending the analog transmission that began more than a half century ago, except in areas hit hard by March's earthquake and tsunami. Recognizing that some people nationwide have yet to prepare for the....Sun, 24 Jul 2011 15:00:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-46d278178b88bdb75e88190c38fe9b2420110724150000http://ftpapp.app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=145760&Itemid=38He said though Pakistan-Japan diplomatic relations were established in 1952, but culturally the people of the two countries had centuries old strong bonds of friendship and understanding. He invited the NHK culture centers members to visit Pakistan to see for themselves the historical places and artifacts.Sun, 24 Jul 2011 13:55:00 +0200app-enenapp-en-08f2d17ff4f1b1efdbc36ae777ca70c533.718151 73.06054720110724135500http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2011-07/24/c_131006119.htmBEIJING, July 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Sunday called for broader cooperation with Japan, as a Japanese trade delegation is currently visiting China. "The two sides should grasp the opportunity provided by China's developmental transformation and Japan's reconstruction (following....Sun, 24 Jul 2011 13:18:00 +0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-30222d0c237595d59c2ff8081f00103635.6831 139.80935.2086 110.72720110724131800http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/47147455/Dozens of villagers from a town near the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant in Japan have returned to hold a belated memorial for friends and relatives killed by the earthquake and tsunami.They found ...Sun, 24 Jul 2011 13:04:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-c699d3ffaa4a70627f78c9dfab5aa0c335.6831 139.80920110724130400http://www.newschannel5.com/story/15136718/japan-villagers-hold-memorial-in-nuke-plant-shadowUnder tight government supervision, dozens of villagers from a town where the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant is located ventured deep into an irradiated no-man's land Sunday to hold a belated memorial for friends and...Sun, 24 Jul 2011 12:08:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-aa8dd6e145de3cd25537117e70d3c58820110724120800http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/47145807/OKUMA, Japan -- Under tight government supervision, dozens of villagers from a town where the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant is located ventured deep into an irradiated no-man's land Sunday ...Sun, 24 Jul 2011 11:00:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-e9e598b850dd85e3381f9eebcc0d323435.6831 139.80920110724110000http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/business/07/24/11/japan-goes-digital-after-turning-analogue-tvTOKYO - Japan on Sunday shifted to digital terrestrial broadcasting, switching off its analogue television network in all areas except those worst hit by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, the government said.Sun, 24 Jul 2011 10:49:00 +0200abs-cbnnewsenabs-cbnnews-be2e5140d63325de113b8a55b64a244b35.6831 139.80920110724104900http://www.timesofoman.com/innercat.asp?detail=48090Japan on Sunday shifted to digital terrestrial broadcasting, switching off its analogue television network in all areas except those worst hit by the March 11 earthquake and tsunamiSun, 24 Jul 2011 10:42:00 +0200timesofomanentimesofoman-7b9d5adea8105d56faafea1547200aaf35.6831 139.80920110724104200http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/nuke-plant-villagers-hold-memorial-16027183.html?r=RSSDozens of villagers from a town near the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant in Japan have returned to hold a belated memorial for friends and relatives killed by the earthquake and tsunami.Sun, 24 Jul 2011 10:19:00 +0200belfasttelegraphenbelfasttelegraph-1260e73d067d563071b0ba9f8a94d1b635.6831 139.80920110724101900http://www.argus.ie/breaking-news/world-news/nuke-plant-villagers-hold-memorial-2830010.htmlDozens of villagers from a town near the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant in Japan have returned to hold a belated memorial for friends and relatives killed by the earthquake and tsunami.Sun, 24 Jul 2011 10:16:00 +0200argusenargus-1260e73d067d563071b0ba9f8a94d1b635.6831 139.80920110724101600http://www.corkman.ie/breaking-news/world-news/nuke-plant-villagers-hold-memorial-2830010.htmlDozens of villagers from a town near the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant in Japan have returned to hold a belated memorial for friends and relatives killed by the earthquake and tsunami.Sun, 24 Jul 2011 10:15:00 +0200corkmanencorkman-1260e73d067d563071b0ba9f8a94d1b635.6831 139.80920110724101500http://www.herald.ie/breaking-news/world-news/nuke-plant-villagers-hold-memorial-2830010.htmlDozens of villagers from a town near the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant in Japan have returned to hold a belated memorial for friends and relatives killed by the earthquake and tsunami.Sun, 24 Jul 2011 10:14:00 +0200herald-ieenherald-ie-1260e73d067d563071b0ba9f8a94d1b635.6831 139.80920110724101400http://www.sligochampion.ie/breaking-news/world-news/nuke-plant-villagers-hold-memorial-2830010.htmlDozens of villagers from a town near the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant in Japan have returned to hold a belated memorial for friends and relatives killed by the earthquake and tsunami.Sun, 24 Jul 2011 10:06:00 +0200sligochampionensligochampion-1260e73d067d563071b0ba9f8a94d1b635.6831 139.80920110724100600http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/breaking-news/world-news/nuke-plant-villagers-hold-memorial-2830010.htmlDozens of villagers from a town near the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant in Japan have returned to hold a belated memorial for friends and relatives killed by the earthquake and tsunami.Sun, 24 Jul 2011 10:02:00 +0200drogheda-independentendrogheda-independent-1260e73d067d563071b0ba9f8a94d1b635.6831 139.80920110724100200http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/cae69a7523db45408eeb2b3a98c0c9c5/Article_2011-07-24-AS-Japan-Earthquake/id-0c4e9fda882c445d83524ae946115425OKUMA, Japan (AP) — Under tight government supervision, dozens of villagers from a town where the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant is located ventured deep into an irradiated no-man's land Sunday to hold a belated memorial for friends and relatives killed by Japan's earthquake and tsunami.Sun, 24 Jul 2011 09:59:00 +0200APenAP-da4d2d15725e2790c7bd51dbc8176f0f35.6831 139.80920110724095900http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/07/24/villagers-hold-memorial-nuke-plants-shadow.htmlUnder tight government supervision, dozens of villagers from a town where the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant is located ventured deep into an irradiated no-man's land Sunday to hold a belated memorial for friends and relatives killed by Japan's earthquake and tsunami.Sun, 24 Jul 2011 09:59:00 +0200JakartaPostenJakartaPost-63faf915edb4eb18214d6759aa337c2b20110724095900http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/185776/20110724/japan-plans-128-bln-in-reconstruction-bonds-nikkei.htmThe Japanese government plans to issue 10 trillion yen ($128 billion) in reconstruction bonds and cut spending by 3 trillion yen to pay for more projects to rebuild the devastated northeast, the Nikkei business daily reported on Sunday.Sun, 24 Jul 2011 06:53:00 +0200ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-2710d60f1778dff60202023f28f412de35.6831 139.80920110724065300http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-japan-moving-on-20110724,0,7573529.story?track=rssFor one earthquake survivor from Iwaki City, the crisis, and resulting homelessness, has been an opportunity to reassess his life and reconnect with his grown children. A lifelong teacher, he now hopes to pursue his dream of a career in the arts.It's moving day for Masamichi Kanari, again.Sun, 24 Jul 2011 06:27:00 +0200latimesenlatimes-0cece1162da77f2a14cd3d8c4fb1027f35.6831 139.80920110724062700http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/japan-plans-128-bln-in-reconstruction-bonds-nikkei24 Jul 2011 02:21 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, July 24 (Reuters) - The Japanese government plans to issue 10 trillion yen ($128 billion) in reconstruction bonds and cut spending by 3 trillion yen to pay for more projects to rebuild the devastated northeast, the Nikkei business daily reported on Sunday.Sun, 24 Jul 2011 04:30:00 +0200trustentrust-a7ecd1f2ded350efc8ce0f95fbc78ef235.6831 139.80920110724043000http://www.asahi.com/english/TKY201107230305.htmlIn an attempt to win cooperation from opposition parties for crucial post-quake legislation, the ruling Democratic Part of Japan on July 22 admitted it would not be able to deliver on manifesto pledges made before its historic 2009 Lower House election victory.Sun, 24 Jul 2011 03:33:00 +0200asahienasahi-e958b3ea063bc88059f2497b1ceb59ca35.6831 139.80920110724033300http://www.asahi.com/english/TKY201107230313.htmlSOMA, Fukushima Prefecture--The famous Soma Noma-oi (Soma wild horse chase) festival kicked off in Fukushima Prefecture July 23, despite fears that it would have to be cancelled because of the Great East Japan Earthquake. The event, which has a history spanning over 1,000 years, began with a....Sun, 24 Jul 2011 03:33:00 +0200asahienasahi-f31b745e07fd9186acd40bf8301f77ee35.6831 139.80920110724033300http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2011-07/24/content_12969483.htmAt least 33 people were killed and 190 others injured in a train crash and derailing accident late Saturday in East China's Zhejiang province, according to the provincial emergency office.Sun, 24 Jul 2011 02:36:00 +0200chinadailyenchinadaily-37f157bbcd017fe0c5e2cc4c5faca48620110724023600http://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/library/news/taiwan/2011/taiwan-110722-cna02.htmPresident Ma has ruled out the possibility of Taiwan aligning with China in dealing with disputed Tiaoyutai Islands.Sat, 23 Jul 2011 01:30:00 +0200globalsecurityenglobalsecurity-3aaa966528ae54fbcea47733178702a335.2086 110.72720110723013000http://www.japantoday.com/category/national/view/chubu-electric-to-build-18-meter-seawall-to-protect-hamaoka-nuclear-plantChubu Electric said Friday it will build an 18-meter anti-tsunami seawall to protect its aging Hamaoka nuclear plant located near a faultline in a region seen as vulnerable to earthquakes. The decision came two months after the government asked the plant to shut down and add new disaster-mitigation....Sat, 23 Jul 2011 00:55:00 +0200japantodayenjapantoday-6a51d636fb47e24219b7f459cf7e4f2920110723005500http://www.japantoday.com/category/national/view/yoko-ono-saddened-by-disasterVisiting her disaster-stricken homeland, Yoko Ono said Friday she wants to give fellow Japanese a big hug. Ono said she was deeply saddened by the devasation caused by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that left more than 20,000 people dead or missing and touched off the worst nuclear disaster…Sat, 23 Jul 2011 00:55:00 +0200japantodayenjapantoday-7b8cbd7d5cee085777c50101b9058be220110723005500http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/sb20110724wg.htmlHere we are at the All-Star break in Japan's patchwork baseball season, and enough cannot be said about the job done by Junji Ogawa, manager of the Tokyo Yakult Swallows. In his first full season at the helm, Ogawa has had his team in first place since April, and it has been mentioned the teams at....Sat, 23 Jul 2011 21:42:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-12bc83eeaf29c31ba14976bba36a27e620110723214200http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fb20110724a2.htmlRead any business report on Japan of recent times and there is a familiar theme: economically eclipsed by China, and with a shrinking population, the country's outlook appears as weak as the ratings agencies portray its debt position. Then came the tragic events of March 11, 2011, with the devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disasters.Sat, 23 Jul 2011 21:42:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-50efbe570a7ee88475d7f118ed1d136e35.2086 110.72720110723214200http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110724a5.htmlThe wife of a Nepali man sentenced to life in prison for murdering a Japanese woman 14 years ago says new DNA evidence has given her hope that her husband will be acquitted. "God has heard my prayers. I am confident that my husband will find justice soon," said Radha Mainali, 38, the wife of Govinda....Sat, 23 Jul 2011 21:42:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-6c4635cecef9f49dcef01598787419ce27.712 85.31320110723214200http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110724b2.htmlVisiting her disaster-stricken homeland, Yoko Ono said she wants to give her fellow Japanese a big hug. Ono said Friday she was deeply saddened by the devastation caused by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that left more than 20,000 people dead or missing and sparked the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl.Sat, 23 Jul 2011 21:42:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-e5156a3a53d26444067fd0e3cf1a913420110723214200http://www.chinapost.com.tw/asia/japan/2011/07/24/310869/Utility-executives.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japanese utility company executives were by far the biggest individual donors to Japan's former ruling party during its last year in power, accounting for a whopping 72 percent of personal contributions, a news report said.Sat, 23 Jul 2011 18:50:00 +0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-c2454db67f7f5b564f937333c5e83b0c20110723185000http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/foreign-affairs/2011/07/24/310883/Japanese-school.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Some 200 people joined a free event to try on Japanese kimonos, experience an authentic tea ceremony and taste Japanese desserts in Taipei yesterday, as part of activities organized by a Japanese school to thank Taiwan for its support following the March earthquake and tsunami, organizers said.Sat, 23 Jul 2011 18:50:00 +0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-c3c0249202dc34d2a6ebad9715dc56f125.035089 121.50669920110723185000http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/104650.htmlNUSA DUA, Indonesia - The following are the main points of a background briefing about a foreign ministerial meeting of th...Sat, 23 Jul 2011 18:31:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-fa1dd2ec3b757819fb083634ca04eadf-6.18287 106.82920110723183100http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/104674.htmlNUSA DUA, Indonesia - The following are the main points of a press release issued by the Japanese Foreign Ministry on a me...Sat, 23 Jul 2011 18:31:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-d43991a0a33803869240b9bc4909e1ea-6.18287 106.82920110723183100http://www.kyivpost.com/news/world/detail/109239/A strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit northern Japan Saturday, but there were no reports of damage and no danger of a major tsunami, geologists said. The quake struck at 1:34 p.m. (0434 GMT) off the Pacific coast of Miyagi prefecture, around the same area as the giant March 11 earthquake and tsunami, the United States Geological Survey said.Sat, 23 Jul 2011 18:00:00 +0200kyivpostenkyivpost-ea4cba90b8a9801fede4910357692a2638.4495605474089 140.92686942370120110723180000http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2011/07/23/65-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-Japan/UPI-72881311424809/SENDAI, Japan, July 23 (UPI) -- An earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale shook Japan's northeastern Miyagi Prefecture region Saturday, but no tsunami warning was issued, officials say.Sat, 23 Jul 2011 17:55:00 +0200upienupi-d33da603d2cab5ec3d581ee5ef475a9335.6831 139.80920110723175500http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/104649.htmlNUSA DUA, Indonesia - Japan and Mongolia agreed Saturday that the two countries will prepare to begin negotiating a bilate...Sat, 23 Jul 2011 17:01:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-84c1b038aa5c125533ca1a8c1b0f8ec935.6831 139.80947.9286 106.912-6.18287 106.82920110723170100http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110723x3.htmlThe wife of a Nepali man sentenced to life in prison for murdering a Japanese woman 14 years ago says new DNA evidence has given her hope that her husband will be acquitted. "God has heard my prayers. I am confident that my husband will find justice soon," said Radha Mainali, 38, the wife of Govinda....Sat, 23 Jul 2011 16:26:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-8189e1dca780a88299472a21c3fe780527.712 85.31320110723162600http://dalje.com/en-world/65-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-japan/372626SENDAI, Japan, July 23 (UPI) -- An earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale shook Japan's northeastern Miyagi Prefecture region Saturday, but no tsunami warning was issued, officials say. The quake occurred about 75 miles off the coast of Sendai,...Sat, 23 Jul 2011 15:54:00 +0200javno-enenjavno-en-65a2ccbb8510d3f9d68d70de21fcd43131.808161 130.29960620110723155400http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/104645.htmlNUSA DUA, Indonesia - The following are the main points of a background briefing about a foreign ministerial meeting of th...Sat, 23 Jul 2011 15:31:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-31b0a063cc5ea4769f72f8c3536313ae-6.18287 106.82920110723153100http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/f70471f764144b2fab526d39972d37b3/Article_2011-07-23-AS-Japan-Utility-Donations/id-6d60c955d07847368e6fb67bda9ef480TOKYO (AP) — Japanese utility company executives were by far the biggest individual donors to Japan's former ruling party during its last year in power, accounting for a whopping 72 percent of personal contributions, a news report said. While the donations amounted to only a small fraction of the....Sat, 23 Jul 2011 14:35:00 +0200APenAP-9bcbe346a4cdc8f80a326c87ccefcca020110723143500http://www.panarmenian.net/eng/news/74915/There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage from the quake, and no tsunami warning was issued.Sat, 23 Jul 2011 14:18:00 +0200panarmenian-enenpanarmenian-en-e97135d820ef131ce0016ae03499849d35.6831 139.80920110723141800http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/104633.htmlNUSA DUA, Indonesia - Remarks by Matsumoto: ''Concerning the situation in Myanmar, I said that Japanese Parliamentary Vice...Sat, 23 Jul 2011 14:01:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-fc116ebfb2765d1ff4ca63a8f0c6520f-6.18287 106.82916.8722 96.124920110723140100http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/Strong-earthquake-jolts-northeastern-Japan/articleshow/9334425.cmsJapan's Meteorological Agency said a strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 today jolted northeastern Japan, the same region devastated by March's massive quake and tsunami.Sat, 23 Jul 2011 13:27:00 +0200indiatimesenindiatimes-9a3416ad822017ad6172dffc55bfab4935.6831 139.80920110723132700http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/strong-quake-jolts-northern-japan-no-tsunami-warning-issuedThe epicentre of the earthquake was off the Pacific coast of Miyagi prefecture, about 300 kilometres (187 miles) from the capital TokyoSat, 23 Jul 2011 13:18:00 +0200trustentrust-82f98229680983ae8ac7bc59994ded8838.4495605474089 140.92686942370120110723131800http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/185531/20110723/6-5-earthquake-shakes-japan.htmMost important and popular Headlines Sample The agency said the epicentre of the earthquake was off the Pacific coast of Miyagi prefecture, about 300 kilometres (187 miles) from the capital Tokyo, adding that no tsunami warning had been issued. There were no immediate reports of major damage.Sat, 23 Jul 2011 12:45:00 +0200ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-354a62719fc25af5b0cb91181746910838.4495605474089 140.92686942370120110723124500http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/185528/20110723/japan-earthquake-6-5-magnitude-miyagi-prefecture-northeastern-tsunami-japan-meteorological-agency.htmEarthquake measuring 6.5 on Richter Scale rocked Japan's Northeastern Pacific coast of Miyagi prefecture on Saturday, but according to Japan Meteorological Agency there is no danger of a tsunami.Sat, 23 Jul 2011 12:15:00 +0200ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-9e0d3a381c7baa101bead37c41d22cce38.4495605474089 140.92686942370120110723121500http://ftpapp.app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=145660&Itemid=38ISLAMABAD, July 23 (APP): Pakistan is a cradle of civilizations and has centuries old links with Japan through Buddhism, that have continued to strengthen and flourish over the years, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Japan Noor Muhammad Jadmani said on Saturday.Sat, 23 Jul 2011 12:15:00 +0200app-enenapp-en-ea774668c4a67c6b5b8a76252327e0b635.6831 139.80933.6720975481027 73.119916889828720110723121500http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1142611/1/.htmlTOKYO : Japan's tsunami-hit Fukushima region has kicked off a thousand-year-old horse festival, with riders in samurai armour defying an ongoing nuclear crisis to take to the streets and vow recovery.Sat, 23 Jul 2011 11:26:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-d9ae3352fd4c3e8d33aede8c9d1c7efa20110723112600http://www.panorama.am/en/society/2011/07/23/japan/Japans Meteorological Agency says a strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 has jolted northeastern Japan, The Associated Press writes. According to the source the same region was devastated by ...Sat, 23 Jul 2011 10:32:00 +0200panorama-am-enenpanorama-am-en-385c160c6d9cf57b65c89e3560ded5a735.6831 139.80920110723103200http://www.eecho.ie/news/world/quake-hits-japan-no-danger-of-tsunami-513882.html7/23/2011 - 8:30:29 AM A strong earthquake has hit northern Japan in the same area as the one that left 22,000 people dead just a few months ago. So far, there have been no reports of damage or injuries following the quake, which had a magnitude of 6.4.Sat, 23 Jul 2011 10:13:00 +0200eechoeneecho-41c4ba30e90b600b13326b34c6eda51935.6831 139.80920110723101300http://www.newstalk.ie/2011/news/5earthquake-hits-japan25/A strong earthquake’s hit northern Japan in the same area as the one that left 22-thousand people dead just a few months ago. So far there have been no reports of damage or injuries following the quake, which had a magnitude of 6-point-4. Geogolists say there’s no danger of a tsumani and the Fukushima nuclear [.Sat, 23 Jul 2011 10:03:00 +0200newstalkennewstalk-a039a0e975e71f8db617b6c13073d2c441.48045 140.25250220110723100300http://www.japantoday.com/category/national/view/m6-5-quake-jolts-northern-japan-off-miyagiA strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit northern Japan Saturday, but there were no reports of damage and no danger of a major tsunami, geologists said. The quake struck at 1:34 p.m. off the Pacific coast of Miyagi Prefecture, around the same area as the giant March 11 earthquake and tsunami, the…Sat, 23 Jul 2011 09:56:00 +0200japantodayenjapantoday-8e371443d4964c24dd9e0de9035daf3735.6831 139.80920110723095600http://www.news24.com/World/News/Strong-quake-hits-Japan-20110723A strong 6.5-magnitude earthquake has hit Japan, but there was no danger of a tsunami, the weather agency said.Sat, 23 Jul 2011 09:52:00 +0200news24ennews24-854c4b6cbba7be3970e07bb3a021f0ff35.6831 139.80920110723095200http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/Strong-earthquake-jolts-northeastern-Japan/articleshow/9334425.cmsJapan's Meteorological Agency said a strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 today jolted northeastern Japan, the same region devastated by March's massive quake and tsunami.Sat, 23 Jul 2011 09:42:00 +0200indiatimesenindiatimes-0f37068af5bf7577df133dd4f847402135.6831 139.80920110723094200http://www.smh.com.au/world/us-china-trade-blows-but-dispute-strategy-still-at-sea-20110722-1ht07.htmlA summit of key regional foreign ministers has ducked the tough questions posed by China's growing assertiveness in East Asia, taking the easy road to promise better cooperation after natural disasters.Sat, 23 Jul 2011 09:26:00 +0200smhensmh-de6608d00a9087ed99f00590e9939e4935.2086 110.72720110723092600http://www.nst.com.my/articles/6_5magnitudequakehitsJapan_sMiyagiprefecture/Article/TOKYO: An earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale jolted Japan's northeastern Miyagi Prefecture and its vicinity on Saturday, said the Japan Meteorological Agency.Sat, 23 Jul 2011 09:20:00 +0200nstennst-15aab43e34fe687279190e7faf9d3a7335.6831 139.80920110723092000http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/global-filipino/world/07/23/11/strong-65-quake-hits-northern-japanTOKYO - A strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit northern Japan Saturday, but there were no reports of damage and no danger of a major tsunami, geologists said.Sat, 23 Jul 2011 09:12:00 +0200abs-cbnnewsenabs-cbnnews-9c34a0904ec63fbccc4f30f596a1254b35.6831 139.80920110723091200http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/47126813/TOKYO -- A strong earthquake has jolted northeastern Japan, the same region devastated by March's massive quake and tsunami.There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage from the ...Sat, 23 Jul 2011 09:09:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-5f751ab4f54bd121d04194f11a33c44835.6831 139.80920110723090900http://www.thedailystar.net/latest/updates.php?pid=85An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 hit northeastern Japan on Saturday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.Sat, 23 Jul 2011 09:07:00 +0200thedailystarBDenthedailystarBD-53f383925bbafa04b5a99b330849932a35.6831 139.80920110723090700http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/7/23/worldupdates/2011-07-23T102702Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-584112-1&sec=WorldupdatesTOKYO (Reuters) - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 hit northeastern Japan on Saturday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.Sat, 23 Jul 2011 08:40:00 +0200thestar-myenthestar-my-5c400bc0aa20122bd4743661dc56fc6135.6831 139.80920110723084000http://www.todayonline.com/World/Worldinbrief/EDC110723-0000083/Strong-earthquake-jolts-northeastern-JapanTOKYO - Japan's Meteorological Agency says a strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 has jolted northeastern Japan, the same region devastated by March's massive quake and tsunami. There were no immediate reports of injuries or...Sat, 23 Jul 2011 08:28:00 +0200todayonlineentodayonline-4b7fce69a5588e4069a9a641b4fa893b35.6831 139.80920110723082800http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1142603/1/.htmlTOKYO - A strong 6.5-magnitude earthquake hit northern Japan Saturday, but there was no danger of a tsunami, the weather agency said.Sat, 23 Jul 2011 08:25:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-9345a9aee11fab601769d1c365e97ebc35.6831 139.80920110723082500http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10740433&ref=rssJapan's Meteorological Agency says a strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 has jolted northeastern Japan, the same region devastated by March's massive quake and tsunami.There were no immediate reports of injuries...Sat, 23 Jul 2011 08:13:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-9078381617238526ac6908c20f69a2a135.6831 139.80920110723081300http://en.trend.az/regions/world/ocountries/1909300.htmlA magnitude-6.5 earthquake struck north-eastern Japan Saturday, the Meteorological Agency said.Sat, 23 Jul 2011 08:08:00 +0200trendnews-azentrendnews-az-f459ecc4553b64cdce98e591fb58f8d735.6831 139.80920110723080800http://en.rian.ru/world/20110723/165345842.htmlA 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked the northwest coast of Honshu, Japan's largest island, the U.S. Geological Survey reported on its website on Saturday.Sat, 23 Jul 2011 08:06:00 +0200rian-enenrian-en-1aba1832c192eb83bbd8c3dd60ac260935.6831 139.80920110723080600http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/104579.htmlTOKYO - A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 jolted northeastern Japan Saturday afternoon...Sat, 23 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-540f7f3de5372cadd1c3c9c03d63e27235.6831 139.80920110723080000http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-07/23/c_131004152.htmTOKYO, July 23 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale jolted Japan's northeastern Miyagi Prefecture and its vicinity on Saturday, said the Japan Meteorological Agency. The focus of the quake, which occurred at 13:34 p.m. local time (0434 GMT), was located some 125 km off the coast of Sendai, Miyagi with a depth of 35.Sat, 23 Jul 2011 07:58:00 +0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-06746390e7482d0f140f196ce43ef48931.808161 130.29960620110723075800http://www.focus-fen.net/?id=n255389Tokyo. A strong 6.5-magnitude earthquake hit northern Japan Saturday, but there was no danger of a tsunami, the weather agency said, cited by AFP The quake happened at 1:34 pm (0434 GMT) off the Pacific coast of Miyagi prefecture, around the same area as the giant March 11 earthquake and tsunami, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.Sat, 23 Jul 2011 07:42:00 +0200focus-news-enenfocus-news-en-e8dc9f38b17f33a6d8ad6a9265ab05bf38.4495605474089 140.92686942370120110723074200http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/strong-earthquake-off-north-east-japan-no-tsunami-alert/story-e6frfku0-1226100330332A STRONG 6.5-magnitude earthquake was recorded off northern Japan today, but there was no danger of a tsunami.Sat, 23 Jul 2011 07:37:00 +0200news_com_auennews_com_au-46909496f39aa52c54de401769b1502b35.6831 139.80920110723073700http://www.kyivpost.com/news/world/detail/109214/TOKYO (AP) Japan's Meteorological Agency says a strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 has jolted northeastern Japan, the same region devastated by March's massive quake and tsunami.Sat, 23 Jul 2011 07:26:00 +0200kyivpostenkyivpost-6d7a514fd76c093617207bd8ca0db7ce35.6831 139.80920110723072600http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/strong-quake-jolts-northern-japan-no-tsunami-warning-issued23 Jul 2011 04:53 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, July 23 (Reuters) - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 hit northeastern Japan on Saturday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The agency said the epicentre of the earthquake was off the Pacific coast of Miyagi prefecture, about....Sat, 23 Jul 2011 07:13:00 +0200trustentrust-5544988994df7c403b56f0c6411fa46b38.4495605474089 140.92686942370120110723071300http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-07/23/c_131004155.htmBEIJING, July 23 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale jolted the waters off the east coast of Honshu, Japan, at 12:34 a.m. Beijing Time Saturday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.Sat, 23 Jul 2011 07:13:00 +0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-f608ddc56758c1f5bae9c8f5db4ea9ac35.6831 139.80935.2086 110.72720110723071300http://www.nzherald.co.nz/politics/news/article.cfm?c_id=280&objectid=10740410&ref=rss2:10pm local time:PRESIDENT OBAMA: I want to welcome Prime Minister Keys [sic] to the Oval Office. We have had occasion to work together at various multilateral summits in Asia, and have always been struck by the intelligence...Sat, 23 Jul 2011 04:11:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-67f5823fe30894653c1d8f3476df0f9e20110723041100http://www.asahi.com/english/TKY201107220319.htmlA panel commissioned by The Asahi Shimbun is proposing that the central government initiate a program to have teenagers and young adults engage in reconstruction work in the earthquake disaster areas of northeastern Japan. The panel, dubbed "Nippon Mae-e Iinkai (Japan move forward committee),....Sat, 23 Jul 2011 03:17:00 +0200asahienasahi-20782b7aff0ff318d1e9fdf4697e1fe835.6831 139.80920110723031700http://www.asahi.com/english/TKY201107220330.htmlAt first glance, a new photo-sharing website looks like so many others dedicated to the unique sights of Japan: local summer festivals filled with smiles and fun; fishermen praying for a bountiful catch; the colors of a Tanabata star festival. But these photos tell the story of a region in happier times.Sat, 23 Jul 2011 03:17:00 +0200asahienasahi-caf78c9933c2d188f0b91f68f192fd5c35.6831 139.80920110723031700http://www.japantoday.com/category/politics/view/govt-eyes-y19-tril-for-quake-reconstructionThe Japanese government estimates it will need to spend 19 trillion yen in the next decade to rebuild areas destroyed by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, local reports said Thursday. In the first five years, the government would spend 19 trillion yen or more than 80% of the total…Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:52:00 +0200japantodayenjapantoday-527b581917d2fafe904a1f26b66bbaca20110722005200http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110723a9.htmlThe National Police Agency has included new, unregulated cybercrimes such as "phishing," as well as police activities in areas hit by the March earthquake and tsunami, in its annual white paper released Friday. Police detected a record-high 6,933 cybercrime cases in 2010, up 3.6 percent from the year before, the White Paper on Police 2011 said.Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:52:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-3f848f0c6769f37cfd09bf263413e3bb20110722205200http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nb20110723n2.htmlMitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd., operator of the world's largest merchant fleet, said its car exports may rise from September as Toyota Motor Corp. and other automakers restore production disrupted after the March 11 earthquake. "The recovery is faster than expected, and should pick up to the same level as....Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:52:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-d29676c3015dcd0e1bc497a984f36bb520110722205200http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/china-taiwan-relations/2011/07/23/310815/Ma-distances.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - President Ma Ying-jeou has ruled out the possibility of Taiwan aligning with China in dealing with issues related with the disputed Tiaoyu Islands.Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:16:00 +0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-c150c7aa834d87e792d3f9dd1ed2e93a35.2086 110.72720110722191600http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/104518.htmlNUSA DUA, Indonesia - The following are the main points of a background briefing on retreat and plenary meetings among for...Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:27:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-61353caf592cc6c8c4ae1c60a1490ebd-6.18287 106.82920110722182700http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2011/jul/22/run-disasters-insurer-beazley-lossLloyd's of London insurer Beazley made a $24m loss in the first half of the year, leaving its customers facing higher premiums Hefty disaster claims have pushed Lloyd's of London insurer Beazley into the red and left its customers facing higher insurance premiums.Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:21:00 +0200guardianenguardian-ec943713c95a0ed3b34ec4f0f4c8a05620110722182100http://www.kyivpost.com/news/guide/guidenews/detail/109196/TOKYO (AP) Visiting her disaster-stricken homeland, Yoko Ono said Friday she wants to give fellow Japanese a big hug.Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:46:00 +0200kyivpostenkyivpost-d528b74453a65f06413687a423c76f8220110722174600http://www.smh.com.au/world/peanuts-for-the-elephants-in-the-room-as-east-asia-talks-stay-cosy-20110722-1hsug.htmlNUSA DUA, Indonesia: A summit of regional foreign ministers has ducked the tough questions posed by China's growing assertiveness in east Asia, taking the easy road to promise better co-operation after natural disasters.Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:08:00 +0200smhensmh-a4b2ab38a6546983333aaad08879bbb9-6.18287 106.82920110722170800http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=japan-utilities-push-to-extendBy Kaori Kaneko and Osamu Tsukimori TOKYO (Reuters) - Two Japanese utilities moved on Friday to extend the life of reactors at a pair of central coastal nuclear plants, fuelling already fierce debate over energy policy in the wake of the Fukushima radiation crisis. [More]Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:42:00 +0200scientificamericanenscientificamerican-1e72e6f8d945d4f97ca2f5c3cd178cf636.402 139.00489820110722164200http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/47104005/insurance industry was hit by an exceptional run of natural disasters in the first six months of this year. The devastating Tohoku earthquake in Japan, another in New Zealand, floods in Australia ...Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:14:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-69b990cf6eb57c50d514a6584f58c33e-41.3348 174.80735.6831 139.809-35.3499 149.04220110722161400http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/cae69a7523db45408eeb2b3a98c0c9c5/Article_2011-07-22-AS-Japan-Yoko-Ono/id-47093c09da4942918473b61dee492c74TOKYO (AP) — Yoko Ono says on a visit to Japan she wants to give her disaster-stricken homeland a big hug. Ono said in an interview Friday she was deeply saddened by the devasation caused by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that left more than 20,000 people dead or missing and touched off the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl.Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:46:00 +0200APenAP-43400fa68712e5ae4fb428997cbfa0dc35.6831 139.80920110722154600http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/104508.htmlNUSA DUA, Indonesia - The following are the main points of a background briefing on retreat and plenary meetings among for...Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:26:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-6727929ffefe1e9eb09b26f1a09a26fe-6.18287 106.82920110722152600http://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/Opinion/2011/0722/US-soccer-loss-to-Japan-A-win-for-global-securityIn boosting Japan's morale and self-confidence, its Women's World Cup victory could translate into better relations with between America and its most important Asian ally. To help that along, President Obama should invite the US and Japan soccer teams to the White House.Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:15:00 +0200csmonitorencsmonitor-027519a98e6dfc707558b0e8bea9e02732.721931 130.21389833.96315 132.62370320110722151500http://www.baltic-course.com/eng/good_for_business/?doc=43767Mitsubishi Motors and Panasonic are interested to invest in Latvia, Economy Minister Artis Kampars (Unity) said today, informing about the results of his visit to Japan last week.Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:37:00 +0200baltic-courseenbaltic-course-4ab3741e6d933c2e3d587f9d78c39eb835.6831 139.80956.9483 24.08620110722143700http://www.news24.com/World/News/Japan-public-want-radiation-checks-20110722Japanese private research labs with radiation testing gear have been flooded with orders for checks on food and soil after public anxiety over radiation leaks from a nuclear plant.Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:19:00 +0200news24ennews24-14608fcd2e361da50d9ecb82fe204d4235.6831 139.80920110722141900http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/7/22/worldupdates/2011-07-22T151455Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-583955-1&sec=WorldupdatesTOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese private research labs with radiation testing gear have been flooded with orders for checks on food and soil samples after shipments of contaminated beef deepened public anxiety over radiation leaks from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant.Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:08:00 +0200thestar-myenthestar-my-cb26be154cb1b2ffe9a71d52a881ada335.6831 139.80920110722130800http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/japan-nuclear-scare-triggers-run-for-radiation-checks22 Jul 2011 09:34 Source: reuters // Reuters By Kiyoshi Takenaka TOKYO, July 22 (Reuters) - Japanese private research labs with radiation testing gear have been flooded with orders for checks on food and soil samples after shipments of contaminated beef deepened public anxiety over radiation leaks from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant.Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:59:00 +0200trustentrust-1693e620058d6406a3400322c905efd135.6831 139.80920110722125900http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/world/japan-hamaoka-nuclear-plant-to-build-huge-seawall/story-e6frfkui-1226100041372CHUBU Electric said today it will build an 18-metre anti-tsunami seawall to protect its ageing Hamaoka nuclear plant located near a faultline in a region seen as vulnerable to earthquakes.Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:49:00 +0200news_com_auennews_com_au-23f4b164ce109ecf177d2681aeb5a18235.6831 139.80920110722124900http://www.nst.com.my/articles/Japan_sHamaokaatomicplanttobuildhugeseawall/Article/TOKYO: Chubu Electric said Friday it will build an 18-metre (60 foot) anti-tsunami seawall to protect its ageing Hamaoka nuclear plant located near a faultline in a region seen as vulnerable to earthquakes.Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:30:00 +0200nstennst-212b9ab19dae0bcc6f1099359860580b20110722113000http://english.ruvr.ru/2011/07/22/53564421.htmlThe Japanese authorities have drafted a 10-year plan for the economic restoration of the country following the March 11th devastating earthquake and tsunami. By preliminary estimates, some 300 billion dollars are due to be invested in the effort, with the greater part of the money to be used for refuse disposal and rebuilding roads.Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:33:00 +0200ruvr-englishenruvr-english-2715caf501214a4381d9eb1527d3256d35.6831 139.80920110722093300http://english.ruvr.ru/2011/07/22/53564421.htmlThe Japanese authorities have drafted a 10-year plan for the economic restoration of the country following the March 11th devastating earthquake and tsunami. By preliminary estimates, some 300 billion dollars are due to be invested in the effort, with the greater part of the money to be used for refuse disposal and rebuilding roads.Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:03:00 +0200ruvr-englishenruvr-english-29376e786db27b0360028cc70141a33e35.6831 139.80920110722090300http://www.centreforaviation.com/news/2011/07/22/japanese-aviation-market-may-not-fully-recover-from-earthquake-until-2012/page1Expectations for a full recovery of the Japanese market in 2H2011 appear increasingly less likely as inbound leisure demand remains extremely soft.Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:15:00 +0200centreforaviationencentreforaviation-a17f82716253ad62de1721d6eec1e3df20110722081500http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7448380.htmlMyanmar and Japan will jointly promote tourism this year in the wake of a drop in tourist arrivals in Myanmar from Japan, a local media reported Thursday. Due to the mega earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan in March, tourist arrivals from Japan have decreased despite its upward trend since late 2006.Fri, 22 Jul 2011 07:38:00 +0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-91599b996fa67f7b32f3956487267cf035.6831 139.80916.8722 96.124920110722073800http://chicago.ibtimes.com/articles/184875/20110722/evans-urges-new-fed-action-if-economy-falters.htmIf the U.S. economy does not show signs of sustainable improvement this quarter, the Federal Reserve should dig into its toolbox to find new ways to help it along, a top Fed official said on Thursday.Fri, 22 Jul 2011 07:11:00 +0200ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-582bf860f00d38f16bbe0747a771278420110722071100http://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2011-07/20861524-on-the-move-market-pick-up-and-larger-incentives-entice-candidates-to-look-for-new-opportunities-hays-quarterly-report-011.htmTokyo, July 22, 2011 - (JCN Newswire) - Completed bonus payments, larger incentives and a pick up in the market have contributed to a larger number of candidates now entering the jobs market in JapFri, 22 Jul 2011 05:09:00 +0200finanznachrichten-enenfinanznachrichten-en-bbc5516c1c68e805a8a1f11f58c5019420110722050900http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/104352.htmlThe National Police Agency featured new, yet-to-be-regulated cybercrimes such as phishing and police activities in areas hit by the March earthquake and tsunami in its annual white paper released Friday. On phishing, in which people are tricked out of sensitive information such as user names and....Fri, 22 Jul 2011 04:55:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-244fdb689820df842e5f242a478a51de20110722045500http://www.asahi.com/english/TKY201107210352.htmlThe internationally acclaimed conductor Yutaka Sado will perform and give classes to young musicians in districts devastated by the March 11 Great East Japan Earthquake. Sado, who is the chief conductor of the Siena Wind Orchestra, will visit the area with members of the orchestra in August as part....Fri, 22 Jul 2011 03:33:00 +0200asahienasahi-9eaa4bec2ca1001674d00759f098a8ba35.6831 139.80920110722033300http://www.asahi.com/english/TKY201107210353.htmlJun Abe, a professional diver who survived the March 11 tsunami, discusses his experiences with sketches he drew in Osaki, Miyagi Prefecture. Hanging in the background is a diving suit he donned when he was drifting in the tsunami. (Kenta Sujino) A sketch by Jun Abe shows how he tried to drag....Fri, 22 Jul 2011 03:33:00 +0200asahienasahi-e0fceef7ef9ef5c3d36ff9439ed2d24920110722033300http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2011/07/mil-110720-afps03.htmAn Air Force wing that stood up here to open airfields anywhere in the world on short notice soon will take on a new mission, helping African militaries establish their own air mobility systems.Thu, 21 Jul 2011 01:16:00 +0200globalsecurityenglobalsecurity-2aa9cb7d3c966174d4c6c39d91456e4a20110721011600http://www.japantoday.com/category/national/view/50-of-staff-feel-they-didnt-get-enough-support-from-their-companies-after-quakeA survey of 310 attendees by Dale Carnegie at their April, May and June Stress Management Workshops found that there had been a 40% increase in stress levels of attendees following the March 11 earthquake. Only half of those surveyed were satisfied with the level of support they were receiving…Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:44:00 +0200japantodayenjapantoday-007cbb0d06efd0c891a5a00e3e77d9a420110721004400http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Black+green+jobs+Feds+prepare+environmental+agency/5133311/story.htmlThe federal government will slash funding to the environmental agency that evaluates potentially harmful policies and projects before they get the green light.Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:28:00 +0200montrealgazetteenmontrealgazette-1341d82da5c6eecddbbd722f47bc94a020110721002800http://edition.cnn.com/2011/TECH/mobile/07/21/mobile.emergency.response.gahran/index.html?eref=rss_latestFrom tornadoes to terrorist attacks, when an emergency strikes, people in the affected area start posting about it on social media, especially from their mobile phones.Thu, 21 Jul 2011 23:34:00 +0200cnnencnn-1fa0eda1a0c7ffa3aa41b993fb4605d730.697451 -88.07628620110721233400http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?pp_cat=11&art_id=113356&sid=33111951&con_type=1Serinah Ho Friday, July 22, 2011 A senior fireman who described a rescue operation in September from a blazing cargo vessel as the "most unforgettable experience in my 20 years of fire fighting" was awarded the Chief Executive's Commendation for Public Service yesterday.Thu, 21 Jul 2011 22:44:00 +0200thestandard-hkenthestandard-hk-3791e91c07c26979dd2550fa910e418e20110721224400http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_sports/view/1142301/1/.htmlEVIAN-LES-BAINS, France: Swede Maria Hjorth, South Korea's Ahn Shin-Ae and England's Karen Stupples shared the lead after carding five under par 67s on a weather-beaten opening day at the Evian Masters.Thu, 21 Jul 2011 21:46:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-f0fcd95e0d48990e31363d5bba21779948.8521 2.3489959.2869 18.07320110721214600http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/184619/20110721/evans-urges-new-fed-action-if-economy-falters.htmIf the U.S. economy does not show signs of sustainable improvement this quarter, the Federal Reserve should dig into its toolbox to find new ways to help it along, a top Fed official said on Thursday.Thu, 21 Jul 2011 21:37:00 +0200ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-16182849e1d28c195c0bd12b5ba2204b20110721213700http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110722n1.htmlThe government said it can't rule out the possibility beef contaminated with radioactive material has been exported, as consumers and lawmakers accused authorities of negligence on food safety. The government on Tuesday imposed a ban on beef shipments from areas near the crippled Fukushima No.Thu, 21 Jul 2011 21:33:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-08d9ab869763612ab897f87545c04adb20110721213300http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/104306.htmlNUSA DUA, Indonesia - The following are the main points of press releases issued by the Japanese Foreign Ministry on forei...Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:51:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-7a10cff8fb83e0e9c11f97321c065298-6.18287 106.82920110721195100http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/104296.htmlNUSA DUA, Indonesia - Japan and Indonesia agreed Thursday to further boost their strategic partnership through dialogues b...Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:21:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-6c32389d55cf3f32153750191fc99b7635.6831 139.809-6.18287 106.82920110721182100http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/car-production-up-18-per-cent-2317988.htmlCar production returned to growth last month with more than 120,000 vehicles built in the UK - 1.8% up on a year ago, new figures showed today.Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:34:00 +0200independentenindependent-b4f8a270a83ca36ac31077bb9d26518a51.4879 -0.17799820110721163400http://www.focus-fen.net/?id=n255246Tokyo. According to latest information over 15,600 people had been killed in devastating earthquake followed by tsunami in Japan on March 11, RIA Novosti reported. About 5000 people have been declared missing in six Japanese prefectures. Miyagi prefecture reports the highest death toll � 9,333 people.Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:23:00 +0200focus-news-enenfocus-news-en-3d9319850454b35a17754ba0ae58b70338.4495605474089 140.92686942370120110721162300http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/104266.htmlNUSA DUA, Indonesia - Japan and Australia agreed Thursday to step up cooperation in the areas of disaster response and sec...Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:20:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-df8f8cf838242274ff4ee584b98530c435.6831 139.809-6.18287 106.829-35.3499 149.04220110721152000http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/104253.htmlNUSA DUA, Indonesia - The foreign ministers of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations and Australia on Thurs...Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:20:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-8feb3aeab229cc3aa3f1e44dc15a821d35.6831 139.809-6.18287 106.829-35.3499 149.04220110721152000http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/104276.htmlA record percentage of residents of the city of Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, which hosts a U.S. Navy base, support its existence following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that struck northeastern Japan, city officials said Thursday, citing a survey.Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:20:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-ce5fea26505880abe31a3b79d237755035.257439 139.67430134.680241 137.98800720110721152000http://213.158.162.45/~egyptian/index.php?action=news&id=19922&title=Global%20tourism%20survives%20huge%20challengesApril was the strongest month with an estimated increase of 6 per cent. This reflects a late Easter holi- day and contrasts with the weak April of 2010 when European airspace was closed for nearly a week due to the ash cloud following the eruption of a volcano in Iceland.Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:17:00 +0200EgyptianGazetteenEgyptianGazette-f42ba53b6826589ebe86485f09e317c564.99060768658 -18.59399153954320110721151700http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2011/07/21/Japan-child-abuse-cases-hit-record/UPI-40151311247322/TOKYO, July 21 (UPI) -- Child abuse cases in Japan hit a record last fiscal year with 55,152 cases reported, the Health, Labor and Welfare ministry said.Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:17:00 +0200upienupi-7cdc7c158a34a17e9988f15b9d13844b35.6831 139.80920110721141700http://ftpapp.app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=145499&Itemid=38ISLAMABAD, July 21 (APP): The Japanese government would extend every possible assistance to Pakistan for extensive marketing of its mangoes in the Japanese market. This was stated by the Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ms. Makiko Kikuta, while talking to a delegation of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP).Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:52:00 +0200app-enenapp-en-2ae6275244c0d76ff9e492ef7c7c3d0b35.6831 139.80933.6720975481027 73.119916889828720110721135200http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/104255.htmlNUSA DUA, Indonesia - The following are the main points of a background briefing on foreign ministerial meetings Thursday ...Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:50:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-35382a7adb375781c2b8ae63333b037c-6.18287 106.82920110721135000http://dalje.com/en-world/japan-child-abuse-cases-hit-record/372202TOKYO, July 21 (UPI) -- Child abuse cases in Japan hit a record last fiscal year with 55,152 cases reported, the Health, Labor and Welfare ministry said. The number was up 10,941 cases from the previous fiscal year, the Yomiuri Shimbun reported. The...Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:47:00 +0200javno-enenjavno-en-72165ab9123811e40e0d5d7af6b1cfbd35.6831 139.80920110721134700http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-07/21/c_131000633.htmYANGON, July 21 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar and Japan will jointly promote tourism this year in the wake of a drop in tourist arrivals in Myanmar from Japan, a local media reported Thursday. Due to the mega earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan in March, tourist arrivals from Japan have decreased despite its upward trend since late 2006.Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:44:00 +0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-c8fa63eafab28577bb4f9e0a413b15b935.6831 139.80916.9854726086878 96.167539314374620110721134400http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-14231284Energy provider Swalec announces price increases for household gas and electricity, which will affect 1m customers in Wales.Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:06:00 +0200bbc-newsenbbc-news-836ecfc79a8d4bf1ad1c3deeeda524c052.3065822048099 -3.7391980983700220110721130600http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-14231284Energy provider Swalec announces price increases for household gas and electricity, which will affect 1m customers in Wales.Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:06:00 +0200bbcenbbc-836ecfc79a8d4bf1ad1c3deeeda524c052.3065822048099 -3.7391980983700220110721130600http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2181433&Language=enLONDON, July 21 (KUNA) -- Car production in the UK returned to growth last month with more than 120,000 vehicles built in the UK - 1.8 percent up on a year ago, new figures showed Thursday. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said 120,036 vehicles were produced in June, boosting....Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:00:00 +0200kuna-enenkuna-en-d288d0d9156f8a3242d88282a4dad65551.4879 -0.17799820110721130000http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/104237.htmlNUSA DUA, Indonesia - The foreign ministers of Japan and the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations agreed Thurs...Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:20:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-0801881f47b56f2e38cf3fab6811496435.6831 139.809-6.18287 106.82920110721122000http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/104236.htmlNUSA DUA, Indonesia - The following are the main points of a press release issued by the Japanese Foreign Ministry on a me...Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:20:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-a9f9c550b8c85ae43e4c75f33e39c882-6.18287 106.82920110721122000http://www.kcna.co.jp/item/2011/201107/news20/20110720-22ee.htmlPyongyang, July 20 (KCNA) -- Volcano erupted again in North Sulawesi Province, Indonesia on July 17, throwing volcanic ash 3,000-3,500 meters high into the air. A 5.2-magnitude earthquake hit Ogasawara Islands, Japan on July 16. The epicenter was waters around the islands. Copyright (C) KOREA NEWS SERVICE(KNS) All Rights Reserved.Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:05:00 +0200kcnaenkcna-264ef30ac6cd0c6651ef8b942940307a35.6831 139.809-6.18287 106.82920110721120500http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7447619.htmlOpposition politicians used the figures to attack the economic record of the governing National Party led by Prime Minister John Key. Economic development spokesman for the main opposition Labour Party David Parker said the figures followed "May's net outflow of 3300 -- the worst May figures for 32 years.Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:42:00 +0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-eba74ae5059ef7b6e24071cee470adb7-41.3348 174.80720110721114200http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/813994/cs/1/Japan has recorded its first trade surplus in three months as exports begin to recover following a March 11th earthquake and tsunami that rocked the nation’s economy.Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:14:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-e8e6773f9155a5276bfc35ef57006f3a35.6831 139.80920110721111400http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/7/21/worldupdates/2011-07-21T123824Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-583697-1&sec=WorldupdatesTOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's government plans additional spending of 13 trillion yen ($165 billion) for reconstruction projects after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, on top of a combined 6 trillion yen already set aside in two extra budgets, a government source said on Thursday.Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:05:00 +0200thestar-myenthestar-my-34341793bd797c86e0eeca3abf1da11e35.6831 139.80920110721100500http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/japan-plans-additional-165-bln-for-reconstruction--source21 Jul 2011 06:24 Source: reuters // Reuters * Govt eyes additional spending of 13 trln yen -source * To issue bonds, reallocate spending -source * To mull tax hikes for repaying bonds -source (Adds details, background) TOKYO, July 21 (Reuters) - Japan's government plans additional spending of 13....Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:37:00 +0200trustentrust-d1f96a5f76eb214501334ece5698f1e335.6831 139.80920110721093700http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-14229316Japan posts a trade surplus for the first time in three months, as exports recover from the March earthquake and tsunami.Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:35:00 +0200bbc-newsenbbc-news-e1344ad0d0ee84b97e08e678c393b07335.6831 139.80920110721093500http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/07/21/us-japan-economy-reconstruction-idUSTRE76K10220110721?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNewsTOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's government plans additional spending of 13 trillion yen ($165 billion) for reconstruction projects after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, on top of a combined 6 trillion yen already set aside in two extra budgets, a government source said on Thursday.Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:23:00 +0200reutersenreuters-775fce3de6ef5b3af5887778c78d125a35.6831 139.80920110721092300http://en.trend.az/regions/world/ocountries/1908263.htmlJapan had a trade surplus of 70.7 billion yen (898 million dollars) in June, the first in three months, in a strong sign of recovery from the March earthquake and tsunami, officials said Thursday.Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:35:00 +0200trendnews-azentrendnews-az-b00040dc66df79a4f11996847452add235.6831 139.80920110721083500http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/104153.htmlNUSA DUA, Indonesia - Foreign ministers of Japan and the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations held talks Thurs...Thu, 21 Jul 2011 07:48:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-e7b0a0ac90dc752bd9a6cd7f2067932135.6831 139.809-6.18287 106.82920110721074800http://www.upi.com/Business_News/2011/07/21/June-shows-first-trade-surplus-in-3-months/UPI-43721311221247/TOKYO, July 21 (UPI) -- Japan recorded a trade surplus of 70.7 billion yen ($898 million) in June, the first such positive number in three months, the government said Thursday.Thu, 21 Jul 2011 07:15:00 +0200upienupi-d235ef92eb6e4c89000701f2b5491bbd35.6831 139.80920110721071500http://dalje.com/en-economy/june-shows-first-trade-surplus-in-3-months/372144TOKYO, July 21 (UPI) -- Japan recorded a trade surplus of 70.7 billion yen ($898 million) in June, the first such positive number in three months, the government said Thursday. However, the June surplus, still reflecting the effects of the March 11...Thu, 21 Jul 2011 06:37:00 +0200javno-enenjavno-en-139badb79d8501edac51bf498583391935.6831 139.80920110721063700http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/104131.htmlJapan's economy has shown additional signs of recovery from the March earthquake and tsunami, marking the first trade surplus in three months in June, as it addressed the supply-chain disruptions that had significantly slowed production and exports, government data showed Thursday.Thu, 21 Jul 2011 06:18:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-01aa9d74aa84dc7cb7d3969c1bedaf5d35.6831 139.80920110721061800http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90882/7446915.htmlAir China will launch a non-stop flight route linking central China's industrial hub of Wuhan with Tokyo on August 27, the airline said on Wednesday. The first direct international air link from Wuhan will cut travel time to Tokyo in half, as the current flight route from Wuhan to Tokyo requires a....Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:50:00 +0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-86e7855adbe8b1388bfa2e41c87be7b120110721045000http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/104094.htmlJapan's economy has shown additional signs of recovery from the March earthquake and tsunami, marking the first trade surplus in three months in June, as it addressed the supply-chain disruptions that had significantly slowed production and exports, government data showed Thursday. The balance of trade in goods stood at 70.Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:48:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-d810d7c5aaa713a769a5567d57b2bfc235.6831 139.80920110721044800http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/104093.htmlNUSA DUA, Indonesia - Foreign ministers of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations plus Japan, China and Sout...Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:48:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-2b6a525559097aff371072f0482865ce35.6831 139.809-6.18287 106.82935.2086 110.72720110721044800http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/47056311/July 21 (Bloomberg) -- Japan’s exports fell less than economists expected, signaling the world’s third-largest economy is emerging from a slowdown after the March 11 earthquake and ...Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:27:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-b69ba81c0b81b99d542adf02429fd81f35.6831 139.80920110721042700http://www.asahi.com/english/TKY201107200284.htmlWhereas most schools in Japan are designated as "evacuation centers" in times of disaster, in reality, most are safe havens in name only and are poorly equipped and not designed for this function. In light of the March 11 Great East Japan Earthquake, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports,....Thu, 21 Jul 2011 03:29:00 +0200asahienasahi-29122efdaf718b6e47fd27b8e8bbbfee35.6831 139.80920110721032900http://www.focus-fen.net/?id=n255180Tokyo. Japan posted a surprise trade surplus of $897 million in June, the government said Thursday as the nation recovers from the devastating impact of the March earthquake and tsunami, AFP reported. Japan logged 70.7 billion yen in trade surplus in June, the first black ink in three months, data....Thu, 21 Jul 2011 02:21:00 +0200focus-news-enenfocus-news-en-84c23154ecbc89efb0a5ddbf14071d9335.6831 139.80920110721022100http://www.japantoday.com/category/national/view/50-of-staff-feel-they-didnt-get-enough-support-from-their-companies-after-quakeA survey of 310 attendees by Dale Carnegie Training Japan at their April, May and June Stress Management Workshops found that there had been a 40% increase in stress levels of attendees following the March 11 earthquake. Only half of those surveyed were satisfied with the level of support they…Thu, 21 Jul 2011 02:14:00 +0200japantodayenjapantoday-9b77990acfee2d90650f0d6a3782c14935.6831 139.80920110721021400http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-14224409In total, Japan's power supply capacity in the affected area has been reduced by about 40%, which is almost equivalent to the national capacity of Switzerland or Austria. In terms of its energy supply, Japan is isolated, having no interconnections with neighbouring countries.Wed, 20 Jul 2011 23:57:00 +0200bbcenbbc-b9a08ce1d5eaedb79d6e090d3eb50a3735.6831 139.80946.948212 7.44573648.2021 16.32120110720235700http://www.japantoday.com/category/politics/view/lower-house-approves-2nd-quake-recovery-budgetThe powerful lower house of the Diet on Wednesday approved a 2 trillion yen extra budget to pay for relief and rebuilding after the March 11 quake-tsunami, amid mounting pressure on Prime Minister Naoto Kan to resign. The second extra budget for fiscal 2011 will now go to the upper…Wed, 20 Jul 2011 23:13:00 +0200japantodayenjapantoday-84cfb8234662a4e4c4066a269e7e1dc120110720231300http://www.homelandsecuritynewswire.com/japan-halts-shipments-radioactive-beefThe Japanese government is coming under fire for only halting shipments of contaminated cattle now, four months after the 11 March earthquake and tsunami that led to the nuclear crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi atomic energy station; authorities recently discovered that 637 cattle had been fed hay....Wed, 20 Jul 2011 20:37:00 +0200homelandsecuritynewswireenhomelandsecuritynewswire-113a6ceb51f8352a57c41126aac7d63f35.6831 139.80920110720203700http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/104036.htmlBy Maya Kaneko, NUSA DUA, Indonesia - Japanese Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto arrived Wednesday in Bali to attend an annual gathering ...Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:46:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-2eb069ca095b653dde959f25e67df312-8.35472519635992 115.11838584565320110720194600http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-14223673The US opens the dor to trade sanctions on Iceland over hunting endangered fin whales and exporting their meat.Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:57:00 +0200bbcenbbc-6244c4ec7f7e15edf310310085f1268d64.99060768658 -18.59399153954320110720185700http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-14223673The US opens the dor to trade sanctions on Iceland over hunting endangered fin whales and exporting their meat.Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:54:00 +0200bbc-newsenbbc-news-6244c4ec7f7e15edf310310085f1268d64.99060768658 -18.59399153954320110720185400http://www.maritimetoday.com/ShowStory.aspx?StoryID=2241867/20/2011 10:30:56 AM Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced the donation of six 20-foot reefer containers to the Soma-Futaba Fisheries Cooperative Association as part of its support activities for the disaster-stricken areas. The freezing and refrigeration facilities at the fishing port were destroyed....Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:32:00 +0200maritimetodayenmaritimetoday-decba3fbe1927c649e262680d7a764bf20110720183200http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fa20110721a2.htmlHow do you create an advantage out of adversity, an asset from a liability? This kind of questioning, which has informed everything about the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale, one of the world's largest contemporary art festivals held in one of Japan's most inhospitable locales, is all the more pertinent in the wake of the recent earthquakes.Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:29:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-bd27368bbb5899faefb8eed8316fdbf835.6831 139.809-35.3499 149.04220110720182900http://www.maritimereporter.com/News/Article/MOL-Donates-Six-Container-Ships/339602.aspxMitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced the donation of six 20-foot reefer containers to the Soma-Futaba Fisheries Cooperative Association as part of its support activitiesWed, 20 Jul 2011 18:14:00 +0200maritimereporterenmaritimereporter-bdfc0a03d3d7681ceb5b54a2af77fb5b20110720181400http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/cae69a7523db45408eeb2b3a98c0c9c5/Article_2011-07-20-EU-Iceland-Whaling/id-3a148150eb1948f59ddbad9ac2ba1009HELSINKI (AP) — The United States is set to announce possible trade and diplomatic sanctions against Iceland for ramping up its whale hunts despite an international moratorium on commercial whaling. The Obama administration on Wednesday will cite Iceland under a domestic law that allows the....Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:56:00 +0200APenAP-f77d69047ae1d0f2dda6a56825c0471438.9051 -77.016264.99060768658 -18.59399153954320110720175600http://www.marinelink.com/news/container-donates-ships339602.aspxMitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced the donation of six 20-foot reefer containers to the Soma-Futaba Fisheries Cooperative Association as part of its support activitiesWed, 20 Jul 2011 17:52:00 +0200marinelinkenmarinelink-bdfc0a03d3d7681ceb5b54a2af77fb5b20110720175200http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/104016.htmlTOKYO - The government on Wednesday expanded the scope of its request for power-saving efforts to western ar...Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:46:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-b6676c77e23ecfb09694260d6779ab8235.6831 139.80920110720164600http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1141936/1/.htmlTOKYO: Typhoon Ma-On swerved away from Japan's Pacific coast on Wednesday, leaving one person dead and dozens of others injured and damaging a centuries-old castle in Kyoto, officials and reports said.Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:35:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-4203717599bf527fe1f76ec029143ad135.009129 135.75480720110720153500http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/over-1000-cows-fed-nuclear-contaminated-feed-shipped-in-japan-kyodo20 Jul 2011 12:54 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, July 20 (Reuters) - More than 1,000 beef cattle that ate feed contaminated with radioactive cesium have been shipped all over Japan from Fukushima and other prefectures, Kyodo news agency reported on Wednesday, adding to anxiety after the world's worst nuclear crisis in 25 years.Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:23:00 +0200trustentrust-a9a7626171f2c60afa48ab34ed84862541.48045 140.25250220110720152300http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/07/20/us-japan-nuclear-beef-idUSTRE76J38820110720?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNewsTOKYO (Reuters) - More than 1,000 beef cattle that ate feed contaminated with radioactive cesium have been shipped all over Japan from Fukushima and other prefectures, Kyodo news agency reported Wednesday, adding to anxiety after the world's worst nuclear crisis in 25 years.Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:20:00 +0200reutersenreuters-ee69a6e8f9c4d9ae01cc7fd918cbbf5541.48045 140.25250220110720152000http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fgw-japan-fukushima-stabilized-20110720,0,769161.story?track=rssJust over four months after it was crippled by an earthquake-generated tsunami, Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has stabilized and workers are on track for achieving a cold shutdown within six months, government and utility officials say.Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:14:00 +0200latimesenlatimes-4e48ff1221adabd69444113a78b4897220110720151400http://213.158.162.45/~egyptian/index.php?action=news&id=19908&title=Over%201,000%20cows%20fed%20nuclear-contaminated%20feed%20shipped%20in%20Japan-KyodoTOKYO - More than 1,000 beef cattle that ate feed contaminated with radioactive cesium have been shipped all over Japan from Fukushima and other prefectures, Kyodo news agency reported on Wednesday, adding to anxiety after the world's worst nuclear crisis in 25 years.Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:13:00 +0200EgyptianGazetteenEgyptianGazette-086e29e767bc1f5573203b50310bc1ea41.48045 140.25250220110720151300http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2011-07/20/content_12946928.htmAir China will launch a non-stop flight route linking central China's industrial hub of Wuhan with Tokyo on August 27, the airline said on Wednesday.Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:49:00 +0200chinadailyenchinadaily-a6f7cf6c1ea7084ec40a4809922149b620110720144900