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Japan focuses on hydrogen buildup after nuclear leak stopped

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 01:58:00 +0200

06 Apr 2011 23:36 Source: reuters // Reuters * Nitrogen pumped into reactor to prevent hydrogen explosion * Nuclear crisis far from under control * UN expert sees no health damage from Fukushima * Nuclear safety debate, inspections in United States (Adds preparations for injections in other....

Orang asli pitch in for victims

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 01:54:00 +0200

IPOH: After seeing the devastation caused by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan on TV, the orang asli in Kampung Lata Kinjang decided to pitch in and help.

Asian shares mixed despite Japan atomic progress

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 01:49:00 +0200

HONG KONG: Asian shares were mixed on Wednesday, with Tokyo falling despite a weaker yen and progress in stopping radioactive leaks at the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. But dealers in Shanghai and Hong Kong took in their stride another interest rate hike by the Chinese government as it....

Japan quake victim ID'd as American teacher

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 01:46:00 +0200

Monty Dickson, 26, called girlfriend minutes after massive earthquake hit but wasn't heard of after tsunami swept his town

Japan stops radioactive water leak

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 01:32:00 +0200

Workers stopped a highly radioactive leak into the Pacific off Japan's flooded nuclear complex yesterday, but with the plant far from stabilised, engineers prepared an injection of nitrogen to deter any new hydrogen explosions.

Honda cuts production in UK after Japan quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 01:32:00 +0200

Honda is halving production at its Swindon car factory because of a parts shortages caused by the Japanese earthquake and tsunami.

Japan plugs radioactive leak into Pacific

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 01:25:00 +0200

WORKERS at Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear plant have blocked a leak of highly radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean.

Japan stops leak, still pumps toxic water into sea

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 01:23:00 +0200

Japan stopped highly radioactive water leaking into the sea on Wednesday from a crippled nuclear plant, a breakthrough in the battle to contain the worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl, but contaminated water was still be pumped into the ocean.

A Desperate Plea From a Japanese City to the World Is Heard

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 01:19:00 +0200

Mayor Katsunobu Sakurai issued a plea on YouTube for the world to help his city. He was not prepared for the response.

Nuclear regulator reviewing 2 Illinois plants

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 01:10:00 +0200

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. nuclear safety regulator said on Wednesday it is conducting special inspections at two Illinois nuclear plants operated by Exelon Corp to review the handling of two equipment issues.

Sports › Japan looking to sport to help rebuild country

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 01:06:00 +0200

A Japanese Olympic executive wants his country to host major sporting events to show the world it is recovering from the multiple disasters, but has…

Business › JAL to solicit workers to take voluntary temporary leave without pay

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 01:06:00 +0200

Japan Airlines Corp said Wednesday it will solicit its employees to take voluntary leaves of absence in May and June without pay amid declining demand…

Top in Category › No. of foreign visitors to Japan tumbles

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 01:06:00 +0200

The number of foreign visitors to Japan plunged dramatically in the wake of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, as well as the ensuing nuclear…

Fishermen hit by radiation threat

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:56:00 +0200

KAMAISHI, Japan | It's not hard to see how the tsunami crippled northern Japan's fishing industry, which once provided a quarter of the nation's seafood. Boats are strewn across the disaster zone - on top of houses and cars, in ravines and city centers - everywhere, it seems, except the ...

Crisis at Japan Nuclear Plant Shifts to New Blast Risk

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:50:00 +0200

Workers are pumping nitrogen into one of the reactors at Japan's damaged nuclear plant in an attempt to prevent an explosion caused by dangerously overheated fuel rods. Wednesday's crisis at the Fukushima plant came after technicians finally stopped a leak of highly radioactive water from ...

Microsoft will take Toyota cars to the cloud

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:36:00 +0200

By Joe Wilcox , Betanews In the "Back to the Future" movie series, cars can fly in 2015. Likely not, but they will go to the cloud. Today, Microsoft and Toyota announced a telematics deal connecting electric and hybrid vehicles to Azure services.

Ancient warnings may have saved tsunami-hit towns

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:02:00 +0200

Could a series of ancient stone markers have carried an eerily-accurate warning to contemporary Japanese town planners about the danger of tsunamis?Modern sea walls failed to protect coastal towns from Japan's destructive tsunami...

Strong aftershock rattles disaster-weary Japan (AP)

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 23:08:00 +0200

AP - A big aftershock rocked quake-weary Japan late Thursday, rattling nerves as it knocked out power to the northern part of the country and prompted tsunami warnings that were later canceled.

Strong aftershock rattles disaster-weary Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 23:07:00 +0200

SENDAI, Japan (AP) — A big aftershock rocked quake-weary Japan late Thursday, rattling nerves as it knocked out power to the northern part of the country and prompted tsunami warnings that were later canceled. The quake was initially measured at magnitude-7.4, though the U.S. Geological Survey in Golden, Colo.

Tokyo police join victim search in race against time

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:56:00 +0200

Friday, April 08, 2011 Armed with radiation meters and protective gear, police in Japan have launched an intensive search for people missing inside the exclusion zone around the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant. About 250 officers from Tokyo's Metropolitan Police joined 50 local officers searching....

Tsunami alert as another quake hits

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:56:00 +0200

Friday, April 08, 2011 Japan was rattled by a strong aftershock and tsunami warning last night nearly a month after a devastating earthquake and tsunami flattened the northeastern coast. Announcers on Japan's public broadcaster NHK told coastal residents to run to higher ground and away from the shore.

Tsunami Fears As New Quake Rocks Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:54:00 +0200

A major aftershock has shaken the northeast of Japan - prompting a tsunami warning for the coast devastated by last month's earthquake.

Politics › LDP head rules out possibility to form grand coalition with DPJ

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:53:00 +0200

Sadakazu Tanigaki, leader of the largest opposition Liberal Democratic Party, on Thursday ruled out the possibility of forming a grand coalition with the ruling Democratic…

National › Australian government launches website for Japan quake aid

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:53:00 +0200

Australia's foreign affairs ministry launched a website Thursday for citizens wanting to help Japan recover from the earthquake and tsunami. ''Responding to the generosity of…

Politics › Argentine foreign minister to visit Japan to pay condolences

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:53:00 +0200

Argentine Foreign Affairs Minister Hector Timerman will visit Japan from Sunday, the Foreign Ministry said Thursday. During his two-day visit, Timerman will meet with his…

Entertainment › Jane Birkin performs at free charity concert in Shibuya

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:53:00 +0200

Actress and singer Jane Birkin took part in a free live concert at Club Quattro in Shibuya on Wednesday night to raise money for Japan's…

Business › Seven & I expects quake to slash FY2011 profit by Y41 bil

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:53:00 +0200

Major Japanese retailer Seven & I Holdings Co said Thursday its group net profit for the new business year will be cut by 41 billion…

When Will Japan's Aftershocks Stop?

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:51:00 +0200

Aftershocks--larger than any quake to hit the mainland U.S. in almost two decades--continue to rattle a beleaguered Japan. Thursday's magnitude-7.4 earthquake was among the largest so far, but experts had not immediately reported major additional damage, and a tsunami warning, issued shortly after the 11:32 p.

'E.T.' is No. 1 on the U.S. record chart

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:46:00 +0200

LOS ANGELES, April 7 (UPI) -- Katy Perry's "E.T." featuring Kanye West is No.1 on the U.S. record chart, Billboard.com reported Thursday.

Powerful aftershock in Japan shakes up world markets

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:46:00 +0200

Profit-taking took the Toronto Stock Exchange lower for a second straight day Thursday.

Another Quake Strikes Japan, Triggers Tsunami Warning

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:44:00 +0200

07 de abril de 2011, 14:24 Tokyo, Apr 7th (Prensa Latina) A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the northeast coast of Japan on Thursday night, the region worst affected by the huge March 11 quake and tsunami.

Stocks dip after another earthquake hits Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:38:00 +0200

Stocks are ending the day with small losses after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Japan.

Great-West takes $75M hit from Japan crisis

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:38:00 +0200

Winnipeg-based Great-West Lifeco Inc. said Thursday it expects to take a $75-million after-tax hit in its first quarter due mostly to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Can Supercomputers Help Japan Predict Earthquakes

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:35:00 +0200

magnitude-7.1 aftershock that struck Japan today at 10:30 a.m. Eastern time, about 215 miles northeast of Tokyo, underscores the need to run these simulations. The rolling blackouts in Japan ...

Strong earthquake rocks Japan's northeast coast

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:35:00 +0200

New Japan quake halts Europe stocks' 3-week rally

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:35:00 +0200

a new earthquake and a tsunami alert in northeastern Japan sparked a late-session bout of profit taking, halting the market's brisk three-week rally. The FTSEurofirst 300 index of top European ...

Strong aftershock rattles disaster-weary Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:34:00 +0200

Japan's northeastern coast has been rattled by a strong aftershock. The Japan meteorological agency has issued a tsunami warning for a wave of ...

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney and Deputy Director for Management at the Office of Management and Budget Jeff Zients, 4/7/2011

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:31:00 +0200

Release Time: For Immediate Release Location: James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:44 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Thank you, ladies and gentlemen. Good afternoon. As you know, in 15 minutes the President will be meeting with the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the Senate -- the President....

Powerful quake hits Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:26:00 +0200

A powerful earthquake hit northeastern Japan late Thursday, seismologists said, prompting Japanese authorities to issue a localised tsunami alert.

Markets Turn Lower; Oil Prices Rise Again

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:26:00 +0200

Before reports of the latest quake, Wall Street shares had edged higher, spurred by reports that fewer people applied for unemployment benefits and retailers reported stronger sales.

No blanket ban on import of food items from Japan: Centre

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:23:00 +0200

NEW DELHI: The government on Thursday decided not to impose a “blanket ban” on import of food items from Japan asserting that the situation did not warrant such a drastic action. At a meeting chaired by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma here, it was felt that based on the advice of....

Japan earthquake: The moment shaking skyscrapers terrify Tokyo AGAIN

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:22:00 +0200

The quake hit about 11.30 pm today Japan time. It has rattled nerves nearly a month after the devastating earthquake and tsunami that flattened the same area of coastline.

Stocks dip after another earthquake hits Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:21:00 +0200

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are ending the day with small losses after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Japan. The Dow Jones industrial average fell as many as 96 points in morning trading, but recovered most of its losses after a tsunami warning was lifted. The Dow fell 17 points, or 0.1 percent, to 12,409.

Inside Japan evacuation zone: 'It's eerie here'

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:21:00 +0200

The Odaka neighborhood seems frozen in time since it was abandoned after the tsunami nearly a month ago. But some residents return during the day, others haven't left.

Japan: Tsunami Warning/Advisory Issued at 00:55 JST 08 Apr 2011: Tsunami Warnings and/or Advisories have been cancelled

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:19:00 +0200

.*******************Text******************** Tsunami Warnings have been cancelled for the following coastal regions of Japan: MIYAGI PREF. The above-mentioned Tsunami Warnings/Advisories have been cancelled.

Massive 7.1 aftershock hits Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:17:00 +0200

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake has struck off the north-east coast of Japan, triggering tsunami warnings and panics in the wake of last month's devastating magnitude 9 earthquake and tsunami.The aftershock stuck at 11.32pm local time...

New earthquake in Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:13:00 +0200

"Fukusima" nuclear plant is located just 144 kilometers from the epicenter of today's earthquake.

Another strong quake rattles tsunami-ravaged Japan (AP)

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:06:00 +0200

AP - A big aftershock rocked quake-weary Japan late Thursday, rattling nerves as it knocked out power to the northern part of the country and prompted tsunami warnings that were later canceled.

Latest News : UN expert: Fukushima not as bad as Chernobyl

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:06:00 +0200

UN expert: Fukushima not as bad as Chernobyl VIENNA/ TOKYO (Agencies) – A senior UN radiation expert ranks the Japanese nuclear accident “in between” those that occurred at Chernobyl and Three Mile Island. Wolfgang Weiss, chairman of the UN Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation,....

Wall Street shaken by Japan quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:05:00 +0200

U.S. stocks were lower on Thursday as news of the earthquake reached Wall Street.

Japan hit by another earthquake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:05:00 +0200

A second major earthquake has struck Japan, rattling the already battered nation.

Fukushima evacuated after new quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:05:00 +0200

Powerful 7.1 magnitude quake shook north-east part of country, but fears that it would trigger a tsunami have subsided Workers at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant were forced to evacuate on Thursday night after a powerful earthquake shook northeast Japan, almost a month to the day since the....

Strong aftershock rattles disaster-weary Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:03:00 +0200

SENDAI, Japan (AP) A big aftershock rocked quake-weary Japan late Thursday, rattling nerves as it knocked out power to the northern part of the country and prompted tsunami warnings that were later canceled.

7.4 earthquake in Japan / Tsunami alert

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:57:00 +0200

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake shook Japan on Thursday, 40 km North West of Japan, international news agencies inform. A tsunami alert on the North East coast was instated. Authorities ordered the evacuation of coastal areas. The same area was severely affected by the 9.0 Richter scale earthquake on March 11.

Yen, Swiss Franc Rise

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:57:00 +0200

The safe-haven Japanese yen and Swiss franc gained swiftly against the U.S. dollar after a powerful earthquake and tsunami alert shook northeastern Japan and unnerved markets.

Another strong quake rattles tsunami-ravaged Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:53:00 +0200

A big aftershock rocked quake-weary Japan late Thursday, rattling nerves as it knocked out power to the northern part of the country and prompted tsunami warnings that were later canceled.

Another major quake jolts Japan(Update)

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:53:00 +0200

SD. The network CNN reports that a 7.1 magnitude earthquake has jolted northeastern Japan.

Global food prices fall, but still significantly higher than a year ago - UN

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:50:00 +0200

Food prices have dropped for the first time after eight months of continuous rise, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported today, pointing out, however, that the prices are still 37 per cent higher than they were in March of last year.

31st MEU conducts Operation 'Field Day'

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:50:00 +0200

More than 300 Marines and sailors with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, worked through rain, snow, and freezing temperatures cleaning Oshima Island during Operation 'Field Day', April 1-6.

Essex Sailors Assist Oshima Island Residents With Clean Up Efforts

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:50:00 +0200

More than 40 Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) volunteered to assist with clean up efforts on the island of Oshima, Japan, April 3.

Another strong quake rattles tsunami-ravaged Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:50:00 +0200

Japan quake halts European stocks 3-week rally

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:47:00 +0200

Japan quake halts European stocks 3-week rallyEuropean stocks ended lower as new earthquake in Japan sparked a late-session bout of profit taking, halting market's brisk three-week rally.

Japan calls off tsunami alert

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:44:00 +0200

Japan has called off a tsunami warning less than two hours after a 7.2 earthquake hit the country’s northeast. The quake caused several fires, including at an airport of Yamagata prefecture and shut off several thermal stations elsewhere. Earlier reports said a nuclear power station in the city of Onagawa had also been blacked out.

No clemency for condemned Ohio man

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:42:00 +0200

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 7 (UPI) -- Ohio Gov. John Kasich refused Thursday to commute the sentence of a man facing execution for killing another inmate in a jailhouse fight.

Domingo's shows will go on in Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:42:00 +0200

LOS ANGELES, April 7 (UPI) -- Placido Domingo's U.S. representatives say the Spanish tenor has arrived in Japan and plans to perform two Tokyo shows as planned despite Thursday's earthquake.

Strong aftershock rattles disaster-weary Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:38:00 +0200

A big aftershock rocked quake-weary Japan late Thursday, rattling nerves as it knocked out power to the northern part of the country and prompted tsunami warnings that were later canceled.

Fidel Castro: The Disaster in Japan and a Visit from a Friend

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:36:00 +0200

Havana, Mar 31 (Prensa Latina) The Disaster in Japan and a Visit from a Friend is the title of the latest reflection by leader of the Cuban Revolution Fidel Castro. Prensa Latina post below the full-text:

Markets fall after Japan aftershock

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:36:00 +0200

U.S. stocks fell on Thursday after Japan suffered a major aftershock, which caused injuries and renewed concerns about industrial supply disruptions and nuclear power.

Strong aftershock rattles disaster-weary Japan (AP)

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:36:00 +0200

AP - A big aftershock rocked quake-weary Japan late Thursday, rattling nerves as it knocked out power to the northern part of the country and prompted tsunami warnings that were later canceled.

World food prices fall for first time in eight months

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:33:00 +0200

ROME : World food prices fell for the first time in eight months in March after hitting record highs at the start of the year, the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) said on Thursday.

Japan earthquake: The moment shaking skyscrapers terrify Tokyo AGAIN

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:33:00 +0200

The quake hit about 11.30 pm today Japan time. It has rattled nerves nearly a month after the devastating earthquake and tsunami that flattened the same area of coastline.

UPDATE6: Strong quake jolts Miyagi Pref. and vicinity, tsunami warning lifted

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:30:00 +0200

A strong quake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 jolted on Thursday evening Japan's Miyagi Prefecture and its vicinity but no major troubles were reported at nuclear facilities in the areas devastated by the March 11 earthquake, including the crippled Fukushima Daiichi power station.

U.S. Stocks Recoup Ground

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:27:00 +0200

U.S. stocks fell after another major earthquake hit Japan's northeastern coast, but pulled back from the morning's sharp plunge after a tsunami warning was lifted.

Strong aftershock rattles disaster-weary Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:26:00 +0200

Body of second American found in Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:23:00 +0200

The body of a second American has been found in Japan, the U.S. State Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs said Wednesday.

Japan tsunami alert cancelled

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:16:00 +0200

A tsunami alert issued after a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit the same area of Japan that was ravaged by disaster a month ago, has been cancelled.

Tsunami Fears After Fresh Japan Earthquake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:15:00 +0200

A major aftershock has shaken the northeast of Japan - prompting a tsunami warning for the coast devastated by last month's earthquake.

Japan earthquake April 7: injuries, blackout reported, but power plant fine

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:06:00 +0200

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Japan at 11:32 p.m. local time on Thursday in the same area as the initial March 11 9.0-magnitude earthquake. It was the largest aftershock to date.

Glance-FTSE falls as eathquake in Japan hits sentiment

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:04:00 +0200

ter a second large earthquake to strike Japan within a month knocked investor confidence, with traders wary of further losses once Asian markets open. The FTSE 100, which fell more than 4 percent ...

Japan disaster zone hit by new powerful quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:51:00 +0200

A powerful earthquake on Thursday hit the same area of Japan ravaged by disaster a month ago, prompting a tsunami alert that was later cancelled.

Water concerns spur run on coconut shells

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:44:00 +0200

Efforts to protect Tokyo's tap water from radiation leaked by the damaged Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant have led to a run on Indonesian coconut husks. Granulated charcoal, made of coconuts shells and oil-palm kernels, is being used by treatment plants in Tokyo and neighboring regions to filter tap water supplies.

Hoshino, Eagles return to Tohoku

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:44:00 +0200

SENDAI (Kyodo) The Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles visited their quake-hit hometown on Thursday for the first time since a magnitude 9.0 earthquake and subsequent tsunami struck northeastern Japan on March 11. "To be honest, I debated whether or not to return to Sendai just days before opening day, but....

Only Chernobyl tops Fukushima, U.N. says

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:44:00 +0200

VIENNA (Kyodo) The crisis at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant ranks between the accidents at Chernobyl and Three Mile Island, a senior U.N. official said Wednesday. Wolfgang Weiss, chairman of the U.N. Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation, said the situation that resulted....

Strong Earthquake Rattles Japan; Tsunami Warning Canceled

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:43:00 +0200

7.1 magnitude aftershock comes less than four weeks after Japan's northeast was devastated by a 9.0 quake

Japan hit by strongest aftershock yet a month on from earthquake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:38:00 +0200

Strong quake hits northern Japan, triggering tsunami alert and renewing fears over Fukushima nuclear plant.

Tsunami alert as powerful quake hits Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:37:00 +0200

A powerful earthquake has hit northeastern Japan, prompting Japanese authorities to issue a localised tsunami alert, which has since been lifted.

TVA delays decision on Bellefonte due to Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:37:00 +0200

Associated Press - April 7, 2011 2:35 PM ET SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (AP) - The Tennessee Valley Authority has delayed giving the go-ahead on a reactor at its Bellefonte Nuclear Plant in northeast...

Fresh earthquake hits Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:35:00 +0200

Tsunami warning issued for wave of up to two metres but later cancelled North-eastern Japan has been shaken by its biggest aftershock since the 11 March earthquake and its immediate aftermath. Authorities warned people to flee some coastal areas as a result of the offshore quake, which was centred in the same area as the original.

Strong aftershock rattles Japan, widespread power outages reported

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:32:00 +0200

The aftershock was the strongest since the devastating March 11 quake and tsunami that killed some 25,000 people

Japan's Latest Quake Still the Least of Concerns at Fukushima

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:21:00 +0200

Though Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) reported no serious incidents as a result of the quake, the tremor was a reminder -- as if one was needed -- of how perilous the situation remains at the stricken power plant.

Japan aftershocks not shocking

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:20:00 +0200

The news today that Japan was hit by a magnitude 7.1 aftershock nearly a month after a magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami devastated the northeast coast is grim, but not shocking to experts.

Japan disaster zone hit by new powerful quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:19:00 +0200

=By Hiroshi Hiyama (AFP) TOKYO â A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake late on Thursday hit the same area of Japan that was ravaged by disaster a month ago, seismologists said, prompting a local tsunami alert that was later cancelled.

Sri Lanka donates US $ 1 million to Japan Red Cross

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:19:00 +0200

Ambassador Admiral (Rtd.) Wasantha Karannagoda, today (07/04) handed over a donation of 1 million USD from the Government of Sri Lanka to Mr.Tadateru Konoe, President of Japan Red Cross Society at the Japan Red Cross Society Headquarters in Tokyo.

Japan lifts new tsunami warning after 7.4 earthquake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:10:00 +0200

Japan lifts new tsunami warning after 7.4 earthquakeJapan's meteorological agency says it has lifted a tsunami warning for the northeastern coast 90 minutes after a 7.4-magnitude quake struck offshore.

Japan earthquake: Tsunami warning lifted following 7.4-magnitude quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:09:00 +0200

The quake hit about 11.30 pm today Japan time. It has rattled nerves nearly a month after the devastating earthquake and tsunami that flattened the same area of coastline.

Few signs of life in Japan nuclear evacuation zone

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:06:00 +0200

The Odaka neighborhood seems frozen in time since it was abandoned after the tsunami nearly a month ago: Doors were left hanging open and bicycles were abandoned. A lone taxi sits in front of the train station. Mud-caked...

Massive quake rattles Japan again, triggering tsunami alert

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:03:00 +0200

The powerful earthquake jolted the Miyagi prefecture, 118 km north of Fukushima.

Few signs of life in Japan nuclear evacuation zone (AP)

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:03:00 +0200

AP - The Odaka neighborhood seems frozen in time since it was abandoned after the tsunami nearly a month ago: Doors were left hanging open and bicycles were abandoned. A lone taxi sits in front of the train station. Mud-caked dogs roam empty streets, their barking and the cawing of crows the only sounds.

Video: 7.4 quake hits Japan, tsunami warning issued

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:00:00 +0200

A tsunami warning has been issued following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck just off the Northeast coast of Japan.

NEWS ADVISORY: Damage of latest quake could expand: Fukuyama

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:59:00 +0200

NEWS ADVISORY: Evacuation advisory lifted for northeastern Japan over Miyagi quake BREAKING NEWS: Quake halts operations of some thermal power plants in Aomori, Akita BREAKING NEWS: Tsunami warning, advisory lifted over Miyagi quake NEWS ADVISORY: Kan issues order to check damage of quake, rescue....

Japan disaster zone hit by new powerful quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:59:00 +0200

TOKYO - A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake late on Thursday hit the same area of Japan that was ravaged by disaster a month ago, seismologists said, prompting a local tsunami alert that was later cancelled.

Chips to lead rebound at Samsung Electronics

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:59:00 +0200

SEOUL: Profits at Samsung Electronics are set to rebound on a recovery in the memory chip market after operating profit fell to its lowest level in almost two years in the first quarter on tumbling flat screen and TV prices. While the outlook for the world's top maker of memory chips and flat....

New Earthquake Rattles Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:56:00 +0200

Northeastern Japan was rocked Thursday night by its biggest earthquake since March 11, causing widespread power outages through the north, shaking buildings in Tokyo and putting the country on alert for the safety of its nuclear-power plants.

Few signs of life in Japan nuclear evacuation zone

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:55:00 +0200

MINAMI SOMA, Japan (AP) — The Odaka neighborhood seems frozen in time since it was abandoned after the tsunami nearly a month ago: Doors were left hanging open and bicycles were abandoned. A lone taxi sits in front of the train station. Mud-caked dogs roam empty streets, their barking and the cawing of crows the only sounds.

Japan disaster zone hit by new powerful quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:52:00 +0200

A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake late on Thursday hit the same area of Japan that was ravaged by disaster a month ago, seismologists said, prompting a local tsunami alert that was later cancelled.

Another Quake Rocks Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:51:00 +0200

A powerful earthquake has struck off Japan’s north east coast. The magnitude 7-point-1 aftershock sparked a tsunami warning for the area devastated in last month’s massive quake and tsunami. Officials at the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant say there’s no immediate sign the aftershock has caused new problems.

Oil climbs above $110 on Libya, Mideast unrest

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:51:00 +0200

Crude rose above $110 a barrel for the first time in 30 months as a fire burned at Libya's Sarir field, bolstering concern that unrest in North Africa and the Middle East will spread, curbing shipments.

Phivolcs launches tsunami-preparedness campaign

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:47:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines - The powerful earthquake and tsunami in Japan nearly a month ago caused massive destruction and loss of lives. It also brought to light the reality that Metro Manila and many other areas in the Philippines are not prepared for disasters.

Stocks fall after another earthquake hits Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:47:00 +0200

NEW YORK (AP) Stocks fell Thursday after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northern Japan. The losses moderated after a tsunami warning was lifted.

Earthquake rattles northeast Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:46:00 +0200

Tsunami warning lifted after 7.1 earthquake hits northeast coast of the country.

Disaster movies are pulled from Japanese screens after tsunami

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:41:00 +0200

A woman in a luxury hotel at an Asian beach resort goes for a wander - it's an idyllic and beautiful setting but there is something ominous in the air. Suddenly, before she or the street vendors can get away to safety, a huge tsunami comes rolling towards them, sweeping up everything in its path.

Strong quake rattles tsunami-ravaged Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:41:00 +0200

Japan was rattled by a magnitude-7.4 aftershock today nearly a month after a devastating earthquake and tsunami flattened the northeastern coast.

Gates: Some US troops may stay if Iraq wants

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:35:00 +0200

Even with the burdens of combat in Afghanistan and unrest in the Arab world, the U.S. would keep American troops in Iraq beyond the agreed 2011 final withdrawal date if Iraq's government asked for extra help, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday.

Yorke's sympathy for tsunami victims

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:33:00 +0200

RADIOHEAD frontman THOM YORKE has reached out to fans in devastated Japan, insisting he shares their pain and was stunned when the recent earthquake and tsunami brought the country "to its knees".

Stocks fall after another earthquake hits Japan (AP)

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:32:00 +0200

AP - Stocks fell Thursday after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northern Japan. The losses moderated after a tsunami warning was lifted.

Japan disaster zone hit by new powerful quake (AFP)

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:32:00 +0200

AFP - A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake late on Thursday hit the same area of Japan that was ravaged by disaster a month ago, seismologists said, prompting a local tsunami alert that was later cancelled.

Cars, whole houses and even severed feet in shoes: The vast field of debris from Japan earthquake and tsunami that's floating towards U.S. West Coast

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:30:00 +0200

Members of the U.S. Navy's 7th fleet say they have never seen anything like it and are warning the debris now poses a threat to shipping traffic.

City State: Gray 'cronyism' hearing in progress

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:26:00 +0200

12:20 p.m.: Mr. Catania noted that Mr. Webb sent his resume to his mother shortly after 6 p.m. on Jan. 10. Rochelle Webb sent the resume the next morning at 8:15 a.m. to Judy Banks with the heading, "as we discussed." Three minutes later, Ms. Banks wrote back to say ...

Another strong quake strikes off coast of tsunami-hit Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:26:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) Japan was rattled by a strong aftershock and tsunami warning Thursday night nearly a month after a devastating earthquake and tsunami flattened the country's northeastern coast. Announcers on Japanese public broadcaster NHK told coastal residents to run to higher ground and away from the shore.

Gates: Some US troops may stay if Iraq wants

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:25:00 +0200

BAGHDAD (AP) — Even with the burdens of combat in Afghanistan and unrest in the Arab world, the U.S. would keep American troops in Iraq beyond the agreed 2011 final withdrawal date if Iraq's government asked for extra help, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday.

Japan earthquake: Tsunami warning lifted following 7.4-magnitude quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:21:00 +0200

The quake hit about 11.30 pm today Japan time. It has rattled nerves nearly a month after the devastating earthquake and tsunami that flattened the same area of coastline.

Honeymooners stumble upon six disasters

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:19:00 +0200

A Swedish couple on a four-month honeymoon managed to stumble upon six disasters on their journey.

Today on New Scientist: 7 April 2011

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:17:00 +0200

All today's stories on newscientist.com, including: colliding galaxies, unlucky Neanderthals, and a barcode scanner for zebras

South Africa: 7.2 magnitude quake hits near east coast of Honshu, Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:16:00 +0200

Compiled by the Government Communication and Information System Date: 07 Apr 2011 Title: 7.2 magnitude quake hits near east coast of Honshu, Japan -------------------- Beijing - An earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter Scale ...

Japan lifts tsunami alert

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:16:00 +0200

A tsunami alert issued for Japan's northeast coast after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake was lifted by the meteorological agency early Friday. "The tsunami warning and advisory was lifted as of 00:55," the agency said on its website. A powerful earthquake hit northeastern Japan late Thursday, prompting....

Japan struck by another earthquake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:15:00 +0200

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck off the east coast of Honshu in the last few hours.

Strong earthquake rocks Japan's northeast coast

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:12:00 +0200

A powerful new earthquake rocked northeast Japan on Thursday and was felt as far as Tokyo. The 7.4-magnitude tremor off the coast triggered a tsunami warning and calls for people in affected areas to move to higher ground. The tsunami warning was later lifted according to local media outlet NHK The....

M7.4 aftershock jolts Miyagi Pref., vicinity

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:11:00 +0200

A strong quake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 jolted on Thursday evening Japan's Miyagi Prefecture and its vicinity, which has already been devastated by the March 11 earthquake, while the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning. The 11:32 p.m.

Seafood radiation strikes Japan's culinary heart

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:07:00 +0200

The discovery of radiation in seafood has hit Japan right in its culinary heart, as the nation that brought sushi to the world contemplates having to change thousand-year-old eating habits.

New quake hits Japan, tsunami warning issued

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:06:00 +0200

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit northeast Japan on Thursday and a tsunami warning was issued, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Oil dips, ECB raises interest rates

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:06:00 +0200

NEW YORK - Brent crude futures dipped on Thursday, as investors worried after five days of gains that oil had become expensive enough to crimp economic growth and cut demand.

Another strong quake rocks Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:06:00 +0200

A 7.4 earthquake has struck off Japan, and a tsunami alert was declared, although it has since been lifted, in the north-east where the crippled Fukushima-1 is located.

Markets down after Japan quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:05:00 +0200

U.S. stocks slipped on Thursday after another powerful earthquake hit Japan, renewing concerns about supply disruptions and the country's ongoing nuclear issue, but markets were off their lows as a number of retailers rallied on strong monthly sales.

Fresh quake hits Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:04:00 +0200

Tsunami warning for wave of up to two metres issued but later cancelled A 7.1 magnitude earthquake has stuck off the north-eastern coast of Japan, triggering a tsunami alert which was later cancelled. The warning covered the same area where thousands of lives were lost last month after a magnitude 9.

Stocks fall after another earthquake hits Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:04:00 +0200

Stocks fell Thursday after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northern Japan. The losses moderated after a tsunami warning was lifted.

Major aftershock rattles Japan, strongest yet

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:03:00 +0200

Japan was struck Thursday night by a 7.4-magnitude earthquake, just a month after the country’s northeast coast was devastated by an earthquake and tsunami that has left 25,000 dead. The major aftershock, the strongest yet since the March 11th quake, which registered 9.0-magnitude, struck at 11.

Tech stocks weaken as Japan quake rattles markets

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:03:00 +0200

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Tech stocks showed signs of weakness Thursday, with the broad market reacting to a magnitude-7.4 earthquake and a tsunami warning in the area of northeastern Japan ...

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits off Japan coast

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:03:00 +0200

The Japan meteorological agency issued a tsunami warning for a wave of up to one meter. The warning was issued for a coastal area already torn apart by last month's tsunami. Officials say Thursday's ...

Japan lifts new tsunami warning after 7.4 quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:02:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) Japan's meteorological agency says it has lifted a tsunami warning for the northeastern coast 90 minutes after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck offshore.

Fukushima evacuated after quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:01:00 +0200

Workers at the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant are evacuated after an earthquake but officials say it has no detectable effect.

Seafood radiation strikes Japan's culinary heart (AFP)

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:00:00 +0200

AFP - The discovery of radiation in seafood has hit Japan right in its culinary heart, as the nation that brought sushi to the world contemplates having to change thousand-year-old eating habits.

Japan earthquake: Tsunami warning lifted following 7.4-magnitude quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:00:00 +0200

The quake hit about 11.30 pm today Japan time. It has rattled nerves nearly a month after the devastating earthquake and tsunami that flattened the same area of coastline.

Brent dips on demand erosion worry, Japan quake (Reuters)

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:00:00 +0200

Reuters - Brent crude futures dipped on Thursday, as investors worried after five days of gains that oil had become expensive enough to crimp economic growth and cut demand.

Japan hit by new quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:59:00 +0200

JAPAN has been rattled by a strong aftershock and tsunami warning nearly a month after a devastating earthquake and tsunami flattened the north-eastern coast. The Japan meteorological agency issued a tsunami warning for a wave of up to one metre. The warning was issued for a coastal area already torn apart by last month’s tsunami.

Tsunami alert after new Japan quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:59:00 +0200

Japan has been rattled by a strong aftershock and tsunami warning nearly a month after a devastating earthquake and tsunami flattened the north-eastern coast.

Japan tsunami alert lifted: meteorologists

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:59:00 +0200

Tokyo. Workers battling to control the stricken nuclear plant on Japan's northeast coast were ordered to evacuate after a 7.4 magnitude quake hit the area and a local tsunami warning was issued, operator TEPCO said Thursday, cited by AFP "After the earthquake and the tsunami warning, all the workers evacuated to a safe area.

Earthquake shakes NE Japan, tsunami warning issued

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:57:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - A strong magnitude-7.4 earthquake shook the northeast and eastern regions of Japan late on Thursday, and a tsunami warning was issued for the northeastern coast of Japan, an area badly hit by the March 11 earthquake.

Tsunami warning now lifted following 7.4-magnitude earthquake off coast of Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:53:00 +0200

The quake hit about 11.30 pm today Japan time. It has rattled nerves nearly a month after the devastating earthquake and tsunami that flattened the same area of coastline.

Japan nuclear crisis: South Korea schools closed over Fukushima radiation fears

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:53:00 +0200

As rain swept across the Korean capital, Seoul, and the surrounding Gyeonggi province, classes were cancelled or cut back and children were hurried to their homes.

Japan lifts tsunami alert after quake 17:13 No damage detected at stricken Fukushima nuclear plant following magnitude 7.1 tremor

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:47:00 +0200

A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.1 shook the northeast of Japan tonight and a tsunami warning was issued for the coast already devastated by last month's massive quake and the tsunami that crippled a nuclear power plant. The tsunami warnings for the northeast coast were later lifted.

Tsunami warning lifted after strong quake hits Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:42:00 +0200

7.4-magnitude earthquake hits northeastern part of island, no damage caused to Fukushima nuclear plant after workers evacuated.

Major magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes off Japan coast

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:42:00 +0200

The Japan meteorological agency issued a tsunami warning for a wave of up to 6 feet for a coastal area already torn apart by last month's tsunami.

Strong quake strikes devastated Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:40:00 +0200

A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 has jolted Japan's Miyagi prefecture, which was devastated by last month's deadly quake and tsunami.

Global food prices fall, but still significantly higher than a year ..

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:40:00 +0200

[ Donderdag 7 april 2011 | United Nations (UN) ] 7 April 2011 - Food prices have dropped for the first time after eight months of continuous rise, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported today, pointing out, however, that the

Another strong quake rattles tsunami-ravaged Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:39:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Japan was rattled by a magnitude-7.4 aftershock Thursday night nearly a month after a devastating earthquake and tsunami flattened the northeastern coast. The strongest aftershock since the day of the magnitude-9.0 megaquake was a fresh blow to victims of that March 11 quake and....

Tsunami Fears Ease After Fresh Japan Quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:37:00 +0200

A strong earthquake has shaken the northeast of Japan - prompting a tsunami warning for the coast devastated by last month's disaster.

Japan hit with magnitude 7.1 aftershock; tsunami warning briefly issued

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:36:00 +0200

There were no reports of damage from the aftershock centered off the northeast coast. Officials warned of tsunami heights of up to 6.6 feet, but the warning was lifted after 90 minutes. A nuclear plant in Miyagi lost three of its four power sources, while no damage was reported at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi plant.

Stocks Fall After Another Earthquake Hits Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:35:00 +0200

Stocks fell Thursday after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northern Japan. The losses moderated after a tsunami warning was lifted. The Dow Jones industrial average fell as many as 96 points in morning trading before recovering most of its losses. Japan's stock market had already closed by the time the earthquake struck.

Japan hit by fresh quake and tsunami warning

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:35:00 +0200

Alert for wave of up to two metres issued for area devastated by last month's quake A 7.4 magnitude earthquake has stuck off the north-eastern coast of Japan, triggering a tsunami alert. The warning has been issued in the same area where thousands of lives were lost last month after a magnitude 9....

Japan hit by 7.1 magnitude earthquake Thursday, April 07, 2011 17:30 CET An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan just off the east coast of Honshu. ...

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:35:00 +0200

The north-eastern part of the country has been issued with a tsunami warning, and Japanese authorities have ordered an evacuation. However, there has been no detectable effect at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant which was damaged in March's quake and tsunami, nor at two other nuclear plants in the area, according to officials.

Major Quake Strikes Japan's Northern Coast Again

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:35:00 +0200

A tsunami warning was briefly issued after the 7.1-magnitude temblor struck off the coast of Miyagi prefecture — a coastal area that was torn apart by the deadly quake and tsunami last month.

Update 2: Tsunami warning lifted

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:35:00 +0200

Japan has been rattled by a strong aftershock and nearly a month after a devastating earthquake and tsunami flattened the north-eastern coast. A tsunami warning was issued but it was lifted 90 minutes after the latest tremor, and the US...

Another Strong Quake Strikes Off Tsunami-Hit Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:35:00 +0200

Japan's meteorological agency says it has lifted a tsunami warning for the northeastern coast 90 minutes after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck offshore. The quake hit about 11:30 p.m. Thursday Japan time. It has rattled nerves nearly a month after the devastating earthquake and tsunami that flattened the northeastern coast.

Another strong quake shocks Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:34:00 +0200

A 7.4 earthquake has hit off Japan, and a tsunami alert has been declared in the northeast area where the crippled Fukushima-1 is located, meaning the nuke plant is being threatened once again.

Another strong quake rattles tsunami-ravaged Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:34:00 +0200

Japan was rattled by a magnitude-7.4 aftershock Thursday night nearly a month after a devastating earthquake and tsunami flattened the northeastern coast.

Stocks down at midday after new Japan quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:34:00 +0200

Stocks turned lower Thursday after reports that Japan's ravaged northeastern coast was shaken by another major earthquake and a tsunami warning was issued.

Wall Street drops after another Japan earthquake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:33:00 +0200

US stocks fell on Thursday shortly after an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 hit Japan and a tsunami warning was issued.

World food prices fall for first time in eight months (AFP)

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:30:00 +0200

AFP - World food prices fell for the first time in eight months in March after record highs largely due to oil prices, though the situation remains volatile, the UN's food agency said on Thursday.

Another Earthquake Hits Japan, "Damn Japan" Starts Trending on Twitter (Mashable)

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:30:00 +0200

Mashable - Almost one month after a 9.0-magnitude earthquake and ensuing tsunami devastated the northeastern coast of Japan, another quake, accompanied by a tsunami warning, has hit the country.

Powerful quake hits Japan, local tsunami alert (AFP)

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:30:00 +0200

AFP - A powerful earthquake hit northeastern Japan late on Thursday, seismologists said, prompting Japanese authorities to issue a localised tsunami alert.

Strong quake hits Japan, no damage reported

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:29:00 +0200

Last Updated: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 01:54:00 +1000 A powerful earthquake hit northeastern Japan late Thursday, prompting a localised tsunami alert. The quake, which hit at 11:32 pm local time, was initially measured at 7.4-magnitude, but later revised to 7.1.

Powerful quake hits Japan, tsunami alert issued

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:29:00 +0200

A powerful earthquake hit northeastern Japan late Thursday, seismologists said, prompting Japanese authorities to issue a localized tsunami alert. The quake, which hit at 11:32 p.m. local time, was initially measured at 7.4-magnitude, according to the US Geological Survey, which said it struck 66 kilometers east of Sendai at a shallow depth of 25.

Tsunami fears ebb after latest aftershock in Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:29:00 +0200

Off-shore aftershock rattles Northeast coast ravaged by last month's natural disasters Video | Complete coverage

Japan eyes new radiation standards that could widen evacuation zone

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:29:00 +0200

Japan may set standards for long-term radiation exposure that would effectively extend the evacuation zone around the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, a top government official said Thursday, as a strong new aftershock rattled the area

'GA House Project 2011'

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:26:00 +0200

Closes May 22 GA (Global Architecture) is currently holding its annual "GA House Project" exhibition, featuring some of the world's most cutting-edge trends in residential architectural designs from the past 12 months. The designs span a wide variety of styles, from the grandiose sculpted chic....

BREAKING NEWS: Quake halts operations of some thermal power plants in Aomori, Akita

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:26:00 +0200

NEWS ADVISORY: Kan issues order to check damage of quake, rescue affected people NEWS ADVISORY: Electricity lost in part of Miyagi, Yamagata prefectures: agency NEWS ADVISORY: Power outage affects all areas of Aomori, Iwate, Akita prefectures: agency BREAKING NEWS: No abnormality found in....

The world awakens to Japan's 'brutal orchestra'

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:26:00 +0200

Creating a wonderfully bizarre avant-garde hybrid of classical music, heavy rock and punk, Osaka's 11-member-strong Vampillia have been described by their record label as "a hardcore version of Arcade Fire." While the Japanese self-dubbed "brutal orchestra" sound vastly different from the lauded....

Tsunami Warning Lifted After Quake Hits Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:26:00 +0200

Japan's northeastern coast has been rattled by a strong earthquake nearly a month after the area was ravaged by last month's disasters. A tsunami warning has been lifted while officials at the nuclear agency say there are no troubles reported at the power stations impacted by the tremor.

Democrat: White House is low-balling costs of Libya mission

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:26:00 +0200

A Democratic lawmaker said Thursday that the White House is "dramatically underestimating" the cost of the nation's military involvement in Libya by relying on misleading accounting. "That effort is costing us billions a week," Rep. Brad Sherman, California Democrat and a certified public accountant, said in his opening remarks at .

Evacuees comforted by flutist's soothing melodies

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:26:00 +0200

ISHINOMAKI — Cathartic flute melodies have been soothing the nerves of evacuees in the earthquake-hit cities of Sendai and Ishinomaki and the town of Onagawa in Miyagi Prefecture this week, during a series of charity concerts given by a popular South Korean musician at evacuation centers.

Tokyo classical music benefit to boost spirits and awareness

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:26:00 +0200

Since the March 11 earthquake, it's been difficult for the classical music scene, with many venues having to cancel or postpone performances. Amid this period of readjustment, world-renowned conductor Zubin Mehta is returning to Japan to conduct a Tohoku-Kanto earthquake charity concert to be held in Ueno, Tokyo, on April 10.

Two nuclear docs caught in chain reaction

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:26:00 +0200

This isn't the first time that reality has clashed uncomfortably with the movies — recall how the release of "Spider-Man" was delayed after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, so that Sam Raimi could digitally erase the Twin Towers from its climax — but the Tohoku earthquake has already claimed a few cinematic casualties.

UK & World News: Japan rocked by second massive earthquake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:25:00 +0200

A MAJOR earthquake has hit off the Japanese island of Honshu shaking buildings as far away as Tokyo. The tremor centred off the coast was measured at a magnitude of 7.4 and hit at 23:32 local time. A tsunami warning has been issued for a small section of the Japanese coast by the Japan....

Another strong quake strikes off tsunami-hit Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:21:00 +0200

Japan was rattled by a strong aftershock and tsunami warning Thursday night nearly a month after a devastating earthquake and tsunami flattened the northeastern coast. Announcers on Japan's public broadcaster NHK told coastal residents to run to higher ground and away from the shore.

Powerful quake hits Japan, local tsunami alert

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:21:00 +0200

A powerful earthquake hit northeastern Japan late on Thursday, seismologists said, prompting Japanese authorities to issue a localised tsunami alert.

Strong quake shakes Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:20:00 +0200

A strong quake hit off Miyagi, Japan, today, but there are no reports of damage. The quake was centered 41 miles from Sendai, an area hard hit by last month's 9.0 quake.

New Japan Earthquake Brings Tsunami Warning

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:19:00 +0200

Jolt appears to be an aftershock from catastrophic earthquake nearly four weeks ago, registered 7.1 magnitude on the Richter scale

New quake triggers tsunami warning in Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:18:00 +0200

A tsunami warning has been issued in north-eastern Japan after an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck off the east coast of Honshu. The Japan meteorological agency has issued a tsunami warning for a wave of up to one meter.

Strong quake hits northeast Japan, tsunami warning issued (UPDATE)

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:18:00 +0200

A magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck northeastern Japan Thursday, the Meteorological Agency said and issued a tsunami warning,

Japan lifts new tsunami warning after 7.4 quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:17:00 +0200

Japan's meteorological agency says it has lifted a tsunami warning for the northeastern coast 90 minutes after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck offshore.

Another strong quake strikes off tsunami-hit Japan (updated)

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:16:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) Japan was rattled by a strong aftershock and tsunami warning Thursday night nearly a month after a devastating earthquake and tsunami flattened the northeastern coast.

Japan struck by powerful earthquake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:16:00 +0200

A powerful earthquake has struck northeastern Japan, prompting a brief tsunami warning in the region.

Al-Sharq Al-Awsat Editor: 'The Iranian Threat Lies In the Weakness of Its Potential Combined With the Size of Its Delusion'

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:15:00 +0200

In an April 5, 2011 op-ed in the London daily Al-Sharq Al-Awsat, titled "Iran Is the Biggest Danger," the paper's editor-in-chief, Tariq Al-Homayed, wrote that "Tehran insists on possessing nuclear energy – which it is fundamentally not equipped ... No. 3746 - April 7, 2011

Strong earthquake shakes Japan's ruined northeast coast

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:14:00 +0200

By Kiyoshi Takenaka and Yoko Nishikawa TOKYO, April 8 (Reuters) - A strong earthquake of magnitude [More]

Let there be light: Operation Blessing International to deploy 20 industrial electrical generators to Urato islands, Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:14:00 +0200

The generators will be deployed around the Urato Islands, a fishing community consisting of four islands. The earthquake and tsunami destroyed the oyster cultivation equipment and seaweed farms the residents depend on for their livelihood.

Tsunami warning after Japan quake 16:22 No damage detected at stricken Fukushima nuclear plant following magnitude 7.4 tremor

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:13:00 +0200

A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.4 shook the northeast of Japan tonight and a tsunami warning was issued for the coast already devastated by last month's massive quake and the tsunami that crippled a nuclear power plant. Japan is struggling to bring the Fukushima Daiichi plant under control after....

Tsunami alert as 7.4 earthquake hits Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:11:00 +0200

JAPAN was rattled by a strong aftershock and tsunami warning nearly a month after a devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Major aftershock shakes Japan's ruined northeast coast

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:10:00 +0200

A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.4 shakes Japan, and a tsunami warning is issued for the northeast coast

Tsunami alert after new Japan quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:10:00 +0200

Japan has been rattled by a strong aftershock and tsunami warning nearly a month after a devastating earthquake and tsunami flattened the north-eastern coast.

Satellite images could aid long-term disaster recovery

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:10:00 +0200

High-resolution satellite images could be used for long-term disaster recovery plans, say researchers.

Tsunami all-clear given in northeast Japan - NHK

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:10:00 +0200

07 Apr 2011 16:02 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, April 8 (Reuters) - Tsunami warnings for the northeast coast of Japan issued after a strong earthquake late on Thursday have been lifted, NHK public television reported on Friday. (Reporting by Chizu Nomiyama; Editing by Daniel Magnowski) Please....

Japan crisis a blow to concerts

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:09:00 +0200

Just five days before his scheduled appearance in Seoul, Eric Benet postponed his concert, becoming one of a handful of international musicians in the past month to do so in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan on March 11. Through Private Curve, his local concert agency, the....

Earthquake shakes northeastern Japan, tsunami warning issued

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:09:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - A strong earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale shook northeast and eastern Japan late on Thursday, and a tsunami warning was issued for the northeastern coast of Japan, an area badly hit by the March 11 earthquake.

Major magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes off Japan coast

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:08:00 +0200

The Japan meteorological agency issued a tsunami warning for a wave of up to 6 feet for a coastal area already torn apart by last month's tsunami.

Earthquake hits Japan again, tsunami warning issued

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:07:00 +0200

A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.4 shook the northeast of Japan late on Thursday and a tsunami warning was issued for the devastated coast.

Fukushima: What's A Safe Distance?

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:03:00 +0200

Japan says if you live 30 kilometers from its damaged nuclear reactor, you are safe. So, why are people worldwide so worried?

7.4 Earthquake Rocks Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:03:00 +0200

A powerful earthquake rocked northeast Japan today, prompting a tsunami alert. The U.S. Geological Survey says the 7.4 magnitude quake struck off the east coast of Honshu, about 144 kilometers from the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, which was damaged by a massive earthquake and tsunami last month.

Another strong quake rattles tsunami-ravaged Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:00:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Japan was rattled by a magnitude-7.4 aftershock and tsunami warning Thursday night nearly a month after a devastating earthquake and tsunami flattened the northeastern coast. Announcers on Japan's public broadcaster NHK told residents along the northeastern shore to run to move ground and away from the shore.

Tsunami alert after new quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:59:00 +0200

OFFICIALS warn 6ft wall of water could be headed for north-east Japan after aftershock

Tsunami warning after 7.1 magnitude Japan quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:58:00 +0200

Japan was rattled by a strong aftershock and tsunami warning Thursday night nearly a month after a devastating earthquake and tsunami flattened the northeastern coast.

NEWS ADVISORY: Electricity lost in part of Miyagi, Yamagata prefectures: agency

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:56:00 +0200

NEWS ADVISORY: Power outage affects all areas of Aomori, Iwate, Akita prefectures: agency BREAKING NEWS: No abnormality found in radiation levels at Onagawa plant: nuke agency NEWS ADVISORY: Coolant water injection continues at Fukushima Daiichi plant: agency NEWS ADVISORY: No abnormality....

Powerful quake hits Japan, tsunami alert: TV

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:56:00 +0200

A powerful earthquake hit northeastern Japan late Thursday, prompting a tsunami alert to be issued, TV reported.

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake rattles Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:56:00 +0200

Japan has been rattled by a strong aftershock and tsunami warning nearly a month after a devastating earthquake and tsunami flattened the northeast coast.

New quake triggers tsunami warning in Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:56:00 +0200

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Japan on Thursday, triggering a tsunami warning for one area. It was the strongest quake since the April 11 disaster.

Powerful quake hits Japan, tsunami alert: TV

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:55:00 +0200

TOKYO - A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit northeastern Japan late Thursday, seismologists said, prompting Japanese authorities to issue a localised tsunami alert.

Indonesia to convene ASEAN-Japan ministerial meeting in Jakarta

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:55:00 +0200

SINGAPORE: Singapore's Foreign Affairs Ministry said as ASEAN Chair, Indonesia will convene a Special ASEAN-Japan Ministerial Meeting in Jakarta on Saturday, April 9.

Strong earthquake shakes Japan's ruined coast

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:55:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.4 shook the northeast of Japan late on Thursday, and a tsunami warning was issued for the coast already devastated by last month's massive quake and the tsunami that crippled a nuclear power plant.

Japan nuclear plant workers evacuated following quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:55:00 +0200

TOKYO : Workers battling to control the stricken nuclear plant on Japan's northeast coast were ordered to evacuate after a 7.4-magnitude quake hit the area and a local tsunami warning was issued, operator TEPCO said on Thursday.

Strong earthquake shakes Japan's ruined northeast coast

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:55:00 +0200

Another strong quake shocks Japan, tsunami alert near Fukushima

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:53:00 +0200

A 7.4 earthquake has hit off Japan, and a tsunami alert has been declared in the northeast area where the crippled Fukushima-1 is located, meaning the nuke plant is being threatened once again.

Japan rocked by 7.4 quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:52:00 +0200

Japan has been rattled by a strong aftershock and tsunami warning, nearly a month after a devastating earthquake and tsunami flattened the northeastern coast.

Tsunami warning issued in Japan after 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off North East coast

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:49:00 +0200

A warning for a wave of up to one meter was issued after the eruption 25 miles under the water off the coast of Miyagi prefecture.

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits off Japan coast

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:49:00 +0200

TOKYO: Japan was rattled by a strong aftershock and tsunami warning Thursday night nearly a month after a devastating earthquake and tsunami flattened the northeastern coast.

Fresh Japan Quake Sparks Tsunami Warning

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:48:00 +0200

A strong earthquake has shaken the northeast of Japan - prompting a tsunami warning for the coast devastated by last month's disaster.

Strong earthquake shakes Japan's ruined northeast coast

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:48:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 8 (Reuters) - A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.4 shook the northeast of Japan late on Thursday, and a tsunami warning was issued for the coast already devastated by last month's massive quake and the tsunami that crippled a nuclear power plant.

Global food price index down after 8 months of rises

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:48:00 +0200

MILAN - Global food prices came off record highs in March after unrest in the Arab world and Japan's earthquake, but new increases are in sight as demand grows and supplies tighten, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)...

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits off Japan coast

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:48:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) Japan was rattled by a strong aftershock and tsunami warning Thursday night nearly a month after a devastating earthquake and tsunami flattened the northeastern coast.

Global exports grew record 14.5% in 2010

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:48:00 +0200

GENEVA - Exports jumped 14.5 per cent last year - the biggest rise recorded since 1950 - as economies rebounded from the global downturn, the World Trade Organization said on Thursday. Cross-border trade is expected to recover...

Tsunami alert after new Japan quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:47:00 +0200

Japan has been rattled by a strong aftershock and tsunami warning nearly a month after a devastating earthquake and tsunami flattened the north-eastern coast.

Japan earthquake: 7.4 magnitude quake hits devastated region

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:46:00 +0200

Emergency workers at the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant ordered to evacuate as quake hits 25 miles under the water off the coast of the devastated Miyagi prefecture.

Earthquake hits Japan again, tsunami warning issued

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:46:00 +0200

A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.4 shook the northeast of Japan late on Thursday and a tsunami warning was issued for the devastated coast.

Wall Street slips after new Japan earthquake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:45:00 +0200

US stocks fell after a strong quake hit northern Japan. The news came nearly a month after a devastating earthquake and tsunami rocked the country.

Earthquake shakes Japan again, tsunami warning issued

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:45:00 +0200

Earthquake shakes Japan again, tsunami warning issuedA quake of magnitude 7.4 shook northeast and eastern Japan on Thursday, and a tsunami warning was issued for Japan's northeastern coast.

Updated: Tsunami alert after new Japan quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:43:00 +0200

Japan has been rattled by a strong aftershock and tsunami warning nearly a month after a devastating earthquake and tsunami flattened the north-eastern coast. The Japan meteorological agency issued a tsunami warning for a wave of up to one...

Powerful quake hits Japan, tsunami alert

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:43:00 +0200

AFP Thursday, April 7, 2011 06:08:32 PM TOKYO - A powerful earthquake hit northeastern Japan late Thursday, prompting a tsunami alert to be issued, according to a TV report. A damaged pier is pictured before oil tanks (in background) at the port in Kashima in Ibaraki Prefecture on April 7, 2011.

Powerful 7.4 magnitude quake shakes Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:41:00 +0200

TOKYO: A powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 magnitude on the Richter scale hit northeastern Japan late Thursday.

No tsunami expected for US from Japan earthquake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:40:00 +0200

U.S. officials say a 7.4-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Japan is not expected to create a tsunami threat in Hawaii or the West Coast.

New quake shakes northeastern Japan, tsunami warning issued

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:40:00 +0200

A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.4 shook northeast and eastern Japan late on Thursday, and a tsunami warning was issued for the northeastern coast of Japan, an area badly hit by the March 11 earthquake.

Japan hit by another earthquake, tsunami warning issued

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:39:00 +0200

The earthquake struck off Japan's eastern coast about 60 miles from Sendai and 90 miles from Fukushima.

Tsunami alert after new Japan quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:39:00 +0200

Japan has been rattled by a strong aftershock and tsunami warning nearly a month after a devastating earthquake and tsunami flattened the north-eastern coast.

Wall Street slips after new Japan quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:38:00 +0200

U.S. stocks fell on Thursday after a strong earthquake hit northern Japan. The news came nearly a month after a devastating earthquake and tsunami rocked the world's third-largest economy.

Oil prices plunge after Japan’s second massive earthquake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:38:00 +0200

Crude oil prices slipped on Thursday, after reports of another earthquake hitting Japan.

Big quake hits Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:38:00 +0200

A powerful earthquake hit northeastern Japan late on Thursday, prompting a tsunami alert to be issued, according to a TV report.

Strong Earthquake Rattles Japan; Tsunami Warning Issued

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:38:00 +0200

It's the strongest earthquake in the area since the 9.0 magnitude temblor on March 11.

No additional damage at Fukushima plant from new quake: TEPCO

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:38:00 +0200

Japan’s NHK public television has reported that today’s earthquake off the coast of northeast Japan has not caused any additional damage to the Fukushima nuclear power plant, quoting the Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO).

Wall Street drops after another Japan earthquake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:38:00 +0200

U.S. stocks fell on Thursday shortly after an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 hit Japan and a tsunami warning was issued.

Tsunami alert as another earthquake hits Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:37:00 +0200

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit northeastern Japan late Thursday, seismologists said, prompting Japanese authorities to issue a localised tsunami alert.

7.1 magnitude earthquake hits off Japan coast, tsunami warning issued

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:36:00 +0200

Japan was rattled by a strong aftershock and tsunami warning Thursday night nearly a month after a devastating earthquake and tsunami flattened the northeastern coast.

New Earthquake Hits Japan, Tsunami Warning Issued

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:35:00 +0200

A powerful earthquake has hit just off the northeast coast of Japan, sparking a new tsunami alert. Japan's NHK television on Thursday immediately warned residents in the area to move to higher ground. NHK said the tsunami could hit the damaged Fukushima nuclear reactor. The U.S. Ge...

Global food prices fall, but still significantly higher than a year ago - UN

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:35:00 +0200

Strong quake strikes off Japan's coast

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:35:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 7 (UPI) -- A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the east coast of Japan Thursday, prompting a tsunami warning.

Quake prompts Japan tsunami alert

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:34:00 +0200

A tsunami warning is issued for north-eastern Japan after an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 hits the region.

Strong earthquake shakes Japan's ruined coast (Reuters)

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:34:00 +0200

Reuters - A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.4 shook the northeast of Japan late on Thursday, and a tsunami warning was issued for the coast already devastated by last month's massive quake and the tsunami that crippled a nuclear power plant.

Tsunami alert after new Japan quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:34:00 +0200

Japan has been rattled by a strong aftershock and tsunami warning nearly a month after a devastating earthquake and tsunami flattened the north-eastern coast.

Wall Street drops after another Japan earthquake (Reuters)

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:34:00 +0200

Reuters - U.S. stocks fell on Thursday shortly after an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 hit Japan and a tsunami warning was issued.

No tsunami expected for US from Japan earthquake (AP)

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:34:00 +0200

AP - U.S. officials say a 7.4-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Japan is not expected to create a tsunami threat in Hawaii or the West Coast.

Fresh quake triggers tsunami warning in Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:33:00 +0200

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Japan on Thursday, triggering a tsunami warning for one prefecture.

7.4 quake hits Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:33:00 +0200

Japanese authorities ordered people in the northeast of the country to leave coastal areas and move to higher ground because of the danger of a tsunami after a 7,4 magnitude quake struck late on Thursday, NHK reported.

Quake shakes eastern Japan, tsunami warning issued

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:31:00 +0200

7.4-magnitude earthquake hits northeastern part of island after earlier quake in mid-March kills thousands; Japan TV: areas to be evacuated.

Japan nuclear plant workers evacuated: company

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:30:00 +0200

Another strong quake strikes off tsunami-hit Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:30:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Japan was rattled by a strong aftershock and tsunami warning Thursday night nearly a month after a devastating earthquake and tsunami flattened the northeastern coast. Announcers on Japan's public broadcaster NHK told coastal residents to run to higher ground and away from the shore.

Magnitude 7.4 quake hits Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:29:00 +0200

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit northeast Japan on Thursday and a tsunami warning was issued, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Stocks drop amid news of new quake in Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:27:00 +0200

Stocks turned lower Thursday after reports that Japan's ravaged northeastern coast was shaken by another major earthquake and a tsunami warning was issued. the government said fewer people applied for unemployment benefits and retailers reported stronger sales.

New Japan quake triggers tsunami evacuation

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:27:00 +0200

Japanese authorities are evacuating people in the northeast of the country after a new 7.4-magnitude quake sparked fears of another tsunami.

Quake shakes northeastern Japan, tsunami warning issued

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:25:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.4 shook northeast and eastern Japan late on Thursday, and a tsunami warning was issued for the northeastern coast of Japan, an area badly hit by the March 11 earthquake.

Magnitude-7.4 quake hits off Japan; tsunami alert issued

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

DEVELOPING : TOKYO (AP) Japan was rattled by a strong aftershock and tsunami warning Thursday night nearly a month after a devastating earthquake and tsunami flattened the northeastern coast. The Japan meteorological agency issued a tsunami warning for a wave of up to 3 feet. The warning was ...

Tsunami alert after new Japan quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:23:00 +0200

Japan has been rattled by a strong aftershock and tsunami warning nearly a month after a devastating earthquake and tsunami flattened the north-eastern coast.

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake shakes northeast and eastern Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:23:00 +0200

Japan's NHK public television repeatedly said those in areas where the tsunami warnings were issued should evacuate to higher ground. Officials at Japan's tsunami-ravaged nuclear plant say there's no immediate sign of new problems after a magnitude-7.4 aftershock rattled the nation's eastern coast.

Tsunami alert after new Japan quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:23:00 +0200

Japan has been rattled by a strong aftershock and tsunami warning nearly a month after a devastating earthquake and tsunami flattened the north-eastern coast.

Tsunami warning issued after quake hits Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:21:00 +0200

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 has jolted Japan's Miyagi Prefecture, which was devastated by last month's deadly quake and tsunami.

7.4 magnitude earthquake hits off Japan coast, tsunami warning issued

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:20:00 +0200

Japan was rattled by a strong aftershock and tsunami warning Thursday night nearly a month after a devastating earthquake and tsunami flattened the northeastern coast.

Japan: Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits northeastern coast

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:20:00 +0200

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit off Japan; a tsunami alert was issued for ravaged northeastern coast. Residents living in areas where tsunami warnings were issued were asked to evacuate to higher ground.

New earthquake strikes 90 miles from Fukushima plant

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:19:00 +0200

4/7/2011 - 4:06:32 PM Japan has been rattled by a strong aftershock and tsunami warning nearly a month after a devastating earthquake and tsunami flattened the north-eastern coast. The US Geological Survey gave the preliminary magnitude as 7.4 and it struck off the eastern coast 60 miles from....

Fresh tsunami alert issued after earthquake strikes off Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:19:00 +0200

4/7/2011 - 3:54:50 PM A magnitude 7.4 earthquake has struck off Japan, and a tsunami alert has been issued for the ravaged north-eastern coast. Report to follow. © Echo Publications (Cork) Limited, City Quarter, Cork. Registered in Ireland: 344279.

Earthquake shakes Japan again, tsunami warning issued

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:19:00 +0200

A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.4 shook northeast and eastern Japan late on Thursday, and a tsunami warning was also issued.

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits off Japan coast

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:18:00 +0200

Japan's northeastern coast has been rattled by a strong aftershock. The Japan meteorological agency has issued a tsunami warning for a wave of up to one meter. The warning was issued for a coastal area already ravaged by last month's tsunami. Officials say the quake was a 7.

7.4 quake hits off Japan; Tsunami warning issued

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:18:00 +0200

Northeast coast, still ravaged by last month's natural disasters, on alert after major aftershock Complete coverage

Strong quake hits off Japan; new tsunami alert issued

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:17:00 +0200

Japan was rattled by a strong aftershock and tsunami warning Thursday night nearly a month after a devastating earthquake and tsunami flattened the northeastern coast. The Japan meteorological agency issued a tsunami warning for a wave of up to 6 feet (two meters).

Japan: Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits northeastern coast

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:16:00 +0200

Tsunami alert after new Japan quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:15:00 +0200

Japan has been rattled by a strong aftershock and tsunami warning nearly a month after a devastating earthquake and tsunami flattened the north-eastern coast.

16:07 Earthquake strikes Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:15:00 +0200

irishtimes.com - Last Updated: Thursday, April 7, 2011, 16:07 Earthquake strikes Japan A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.4 has shaken northeast and eastern Japan and a tsunami warning has been issued for the northeastern coast, an area badly hit by the March 11 earthquake.

Tsunami alert after new Japan quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:14:00 +0200

Japan has been rattled by a strong aftershock and tsunami warning nearly a month after a devastating earthquake and tsunami flattened the north-eastern coast.

Tsunami alert after new Japan quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:14:00 +0200

Japan has been rattled by a strong aftershock and tsunami warning nearly a month after a devastating earthquake and tsunami flattened the north-eastern coast.

The LiveJournal attacks

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:14:00 +0200

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Tsunami alert after new Japan quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:14:00 +0200

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake has struck off Japan, and a tsunami alert has been issued for the ravaged north-eastern coast.

Magnitude 7.4 quake hits off Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:14:00 +0200

An aerial view shows roads of Rikuzentakata after the debris was cleaned away, following the March 1 A magnitude 7.4 earthquake has been recorded off the coast of Japan. Officials have issued a tsunami alert for the country's north-eastern coast. On March 11, the region was hit by a 9.

Another powerful earthquake hits NE Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:13:00 +0200

A powerful earthquake hit north-eastern Japan this afternoon, prompting a tsunami alert to be issued, TV reported. The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.4. A one-metre high tsunami is expected. Officials are checked nuclear power stations,...

Japan struck by strong 7.4 magnitude quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:11:00 +0200

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck northeastern Japan, prompting a tsunami warning in the region.

Honeymooners stumble upon 6 weather disasters

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:11:00 +0200

A Swedish couple on a four-month honeymoon managed to stumble upon six weather disasters on their journey.

Tsunami alert after Japan quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:11:00 +0200

A TSUNAMI alert has been issued after an earthquake hit Japan today. The quake, measuring 7.4 on the Richter Scale, was felt in Tokyo. Local TV stations claimed the government had issued a tsunami warning and advised thousands of residents to move to higher ground. It comes less than a month after the country was devastated by a 9.

New Earthquake Hits Japan, Tsunami Warning Issued

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:09:00 +0200

US Geological Survey says earthquake registered 7.4 magnitude on the Richter scale

7.4 quake hits north-east Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:09:00 +0200

Another strong earthquake has hit Japan. The 7.4 magnitude quake has been felt in the capital Tokyo where buildings shook. It was recorded off the north-east coast. A tsunami warning has also been issued. Those living in the area have been warned to evacuate to higher ground. Meanwhile the Tokyo Electric company has said it [.

Major Earthquake Hits Off Japan's Coast

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:08:00 +0200

The country's meteorological agency has issued a tsunami warning for a coastal area already ravaged by last month's tsunami. Officials said the quake was a 7.4-magnitude off the coast of Miyagi prefecture.

7.4 Earthquake Rattles Japan; Tsunami Warning Issued

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:08:00 +0200

It's the strongest earthquake in the area since the 9.0 magnitude temblor on March 11.

Tremor off Japan Coast Prompts Tsunami Warning

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:07:00 +0200

Japan's northeastern coast has been rattled by a strong earthquake, prompting Japan's meteorological agency to issue a tsunami warning for a wave of up to one meter. The warning was issued for a coastal area already ravaged by last month's tsunami.

Japan's neighbours take fright over radiation threat

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:07:00 +0200

Japan's neighbours sounded increasingly alarmed over the risk of radiation from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant, while figures showed the number of foreign visitors to the country had slumped during what should be the peak tourist season.

FLASH: 7.4-magnitude earthquake jolts Japan, tsunami warning issued

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:07:00 +0200

Another massive earthquake measuring 7.4 on Richter hit Japan with the epicenter about 250 miles from Tokyo.

Japan Quake: Regions where tsuanmi alert has been issued

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:07:00 +0200

Japan Meteorological Agency reported that an earthquake measuring 7.4 magnitudes hit Japan's Miyagi-Ken Oki region at 23:32 JST.

Japan hit by 7.4-magnitude quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:07:00 +0200

Japan was rattled by a strong aftershock and tsunami warning Thursday night nearly a month after a devastating earthquake and tsunami flattened the northeastern coast.

Stocks fall after another earthquake hits Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:07:00 +0200

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling broadly after another major earthquake hit northern Japan. The earthquake, a reported 7.4 magnitude, triggered tsunami warnings along Japan's devastated northern coast. The Dow Jones industrial average fell as many as 96 points in morning trading before recovering some of those losses.

7.4 quake jolts northern Japan, tsunami warning issued

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:07:00 +0200

Geography 4/7/2011 5:55:00 PM TOKYO, April 7 (KUNA) -- A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 struck off the coast of northern Japan on Thursday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. There were no immediate reports of injuries caused by the 11:32 p.m (1432 GMT) quake.

Tsunami warning issued in Japan after 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off North East coast

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:06:00 +0200

A Tsunami warning has been issued in Japan after 7.4 earthquake struck off the coast.

Data, retail buoy Wall St but resistance strong (Reuters)

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:02:00 +0200

Reuters - U.S. stocks edged up in choppy trading on Thursday, helped by jobless claims and same-store sales data, but technical resistance to further gains was strong.

Quake shakes northeastern Japan, tsunami warning issued (Reuters)

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:02:00 +0200

Reuters - A strong earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale shook northeast and eastern Japan late on Thursday, and a tsunami warning was issued for the northeastern coast of Japan, an area badly hit by the March 11 earthquake.

Malaysia carmaker Perodua hit by Japan supply snag (AP)

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:02:00 +0200

AP - Malaysia's biggest automaker Perodua says its production of cars is being disrupted by a shortage of parts from Japan following last month's earthquake and tsunami.

Twitter Search Is Now Three Times Faster (Mashable)

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:02:00 +0200

Mashable - Twitter has vastly improved search speed using a Java server called Blender, the company announced on the Twitter Engineering blog.

Koreas to hold 2nd round of rare volcano talks (AP)

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:02:00 +0200

AP - South Korea's Unification Ministry says experts from the two Koreas will meet again for rare talks about research into an active volcano touted in the North as leader Kim Jong Il's birthplace.

Powerful quake hits Japan, tsunami alert: TV

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:00:00 +0200

Tokyo. A powerful earthquake hit northeastern Japan late Thursday, prompting a tsunami alert to be issued, TV reported, cited by AFP The quake, which hit at 11:32 pm local time (1432 GMT), had a magnitude of 7.4, according to the US Geological Survey, which said it struck 66 kilometres (40 miles) east of Sendai.

Fewer people sought unemployment aid last week

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:54:00 +0200

WASHINGTON (AP) Fewer people applied for unemployment benefits last week, a sign that layoffs are dropping and employers may be hiring more workers. The Labor Department said Thursday the number of people seeking benefits dropped 10,000 to 382,000 in the week ending April 2. That's the third drop in .

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits off Japan coast

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:53:00 +0200

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits off Japan coast

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:52:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's northeastern coast has been rattled by a strong aftershock. The Japan meteorological agency has issued a tsunami warning for a wave of up to one meter. The warning was issued for a coastal area already ravaged by last month's tsunami. Officials say the quake was a 7.

Armenia to allocate $500,000 to Japan for elimination of quake aftermath

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:38:00 +0200

Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan said the assistance to Japan is fulfillment of moral obligation of the Armenian people.

Feature: A Lot of Worries, A Lot Of Concerns, Yet Growth Continues

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:37:00 +0200

The AMP's Chief Economist, Dr Shane Oliver says there are a lot of worries about the outlook in and around markets at the moment.

Kesennuma after devastating earthquake, tsunami

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:33:00 +0200

A ship is seen on the ground in kesennuma, Miyagi-ken in Japan, March 21, 2011. Japan's recent earthquake and tsunami would cause up to 235 billion U.S. dollars in damage and a temporary impact on the economic growth of Japan and the region, but the growth will pick up after mid-2011 as....

Massive rescue underway in Iwate Prefecture, Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:33:00 +0200

Policemen from Kannagawa Prefecture search for survivors in quake-devastated Iwate Prefecture, Japan, on March 22, 2011. The National Police Agency said Tuesday that the catastrophic earthquake and ensuing tsunami have left 9,079 people dead and 12,645 others unaccounted for in Japan by 12:00 local time (0300 GMT).

Japan races to find tsunami dead despite radiation (AP)

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:32:00 +0200

AP - Japanese police raced Thursday to find thousands of missing bodies before they completely decompose along a stretch of tsunami-pummeled coast that has been largely off-limits because of a radiation-leaking nuclear plant.

Gates: Some US troops may stay if Iraq wants (AP)

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:32:00 +0200

AP - The Obama administration would keep U.S. troops in Iraq beyond the agreed final withdrawal date of Dec. 31, 2011, if the Iraqi government wanted them, but the Iraqis need to decide "pretty quickly" in order for the Pentagon to accommodate the extension, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said....

Fewer people sought unemployment aid last week (AP)

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:32:00 +0200

AP - Fewer people applied for unemployment benefits last week, a sign that layoffs are dropping and employers may be hiring more workers.

Swedish Newlyweds Face Six Natural Disasters on Hellish Honeymoon (Time.com)

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:32:00 +0200

Time.com - One Swedish couple experienced unbelievably terrible luck on their honeymoon

Japan sets food safety standards for fish as seas round stricken Fukushima plant reaches 7 MILLION times legal radiation limit

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:30:00 +0200

Fukushima plant operator insists radiation poses no immediate danger, bu expert warns exposure could cause injury.

Japan: Nitrogen Injected to Prevent Nuclear Plant Explosion

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:26:00 +0200

07 de abril de 2011, 10:14 Tokyo, Apr 7 (Prensa Latina) The company that operates the Fukushima-1 nuclear plant injected nitrogen into one of its reactors to reduce the risk of a hydrogen explosion.

Japan using gas to avoid explosion at atomic plant

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:21:00 +0200

TOKYO - Workers at Japan's stricken nuclear plant on Thursday pumped nitrogen into a crippled reactor in a bid to prevent a possible explosion, as the government mulled widening an exclusion zone around the site.

Perodua says ops impacted by Japan quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:18:00 +0200

Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Nasional Bhd, a Malaysian automaker, said its operations are "impacted" by last month's earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The inventories at Perodua's plant and its vendors are sufficient till May, the company said in an e-mailed statement today.

Swedish newlyweds enjoy lively honeymoon

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:14:00 +0200

Cue 24 hours on the concrete floor of a shopping mall with 2,500 other refugees. Mr Svanstrom recounted to Stockholm's Expressen newspaper: "We escaped by the skin of our teeth. Trees were being knocked over and big branches were scattered across the streets.

UN expert: Fukushima not as bad as Chernobyl

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:10:00 +0200

VIENNA/ TOKYO (Agencies) – A senior UN radiation expert ranks the Japanese nuclear accident “in between” those that occurred at Chernobyl and Three Mile Island. Wolfgang Weiss, chairman of the UN Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation, says it's still too early to make a full....

Oil Giants Need To Think Beyond Profits

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:09:00 +0200

The uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa have shaken the petroleum industry, triggering oil price hike and forcing it to go on the defensive. But critics say the industry carries some of the blame for the current crisis.

Bye-bye electrons? Circuit made from flowing atoms

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:08:00 +0200

Time to retire the old soldering iron? In the "atomtronic" circuits pictured on the right, it is atoms, not electrons, that flow. Such circuits could form the basis for ultra-sensitive gyroscopes. Previously, atoms have been made to flow from one point to another.

Nissan cuts production at UK plant

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:06:00 +0200

Nissan today became the latest car manufacturer to be hit by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan when it announced three non-production days at its UK plant.

Aid worker's diary

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:06:00 +0200

It is a sensitive subject, one that I am not sure if I should raise when I meet survivors of the tsunami who now spend their days camped out in evacuation centres. But the media is paying so much attention to it I feel I have a responsibility to ask about if those most affected by the 11 March....

Gas pumped to prevent Japan blast

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:06:00 +0200

Workers in Japan start injecting nitrogen into one of the reactors at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant to prevent more hydrogen blasts.

Hard wait

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:06:00 +0200

The catastrophic disaster which struck Japan on 11 March made hundreds of thousands of people homeless in a matter of minutes. Such was the power of the initial earthquake and the tsunami it spawned. But the evacuees from Futaba are different. Their homes were not damaged.

Japanese police race to find tsunami bodies

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:06:00 +0200

Japanese police are racing to find thousands of missing bodies before they completely decompose along a stretch of tsunami-devastated coast that has been largely off-limits because of a radiation-leaking nuclear plant.

Japan: The 2011 off the Pacific coast of Tohoku earthquake - Situation Report 12

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:01:00 +0200

I. Overview II. Relief Supply Needs and Coordination III. Situation by Affected Prefectures IV. Relief Operation by Japanese Humanitarian NGOs V. Active Japanese Humanitarian Organizations VI.

Police race to find tsunami bodies

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:46:00 +0200

Japanese police are racing to find thousands of missing bodies before they completely decompose along a stretch of tsunami-devastated coast that has been largely off-limits because of a ...

U.S. shoppers open wallets in March

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:21:00 +0200

Shrug off higher gas prices and cool temperatures to give retailers a surprisingly strong month

Some U.S. troops may stay if Iraq wants

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:16:00 +0200

Whether to negotiate an extended US military presence is up to the Iraqis, he said, adding that he thought an extension might make sense. "We are willing to have a presence beyond (2011), but we've ...

The enduring goodness of Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:09:00 +0200

A Christian Science perspective: Rebuilding in Japan with inspiration, resilience, and hope.

Some US troops may stay in Iraq beyond withdrawal

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:58:00 +0200

After talks in Saudi Arabia where he has reassured the king that the US remains a steady friend, US Defense Secretary Robert Gates visits Baghdad and says the Obama administration would keep US troops in Iraq beyond the agreed final withdrawal date. ‘Iraqis need to decide pretty quickly in order for....

Swedish Newlyweds Face Six Natural Disasters on Hellish Honeymoon

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:58:00 +0200

Stranded travelers sleep at Tokyo's Haneda airport following an earthquake in Tokyo, Japan, on Friday, March 11, 2011 Getty Images / George Lino One Swedish couple experienced unbelievably terrible luck on their honeymoon. Stefan and Erika Svanstrom of Stockholm embarked on their four-month honeymoon in Dec.

Disposal of radioactive water next issue

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:56:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 7 (UPI) -- Millions of gallons of water sprayed on damaged reactors in Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant are now contaminated, raising questions about safe disposal. The water spraying, an emergency step to prevent a meltdown, has been underway...

Armenia to Japan, China to Armenia

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:42:00 +0200

The Armenian government has decided to allocate the equivalent of 500.0 thousand dollars in drams to the Japanese government.

Japanese police race to find tsunami bodies

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:29:00 +0200

4/7/2011 - 12:46:38 PM Japanese police are racing to find thousands of missing bodies before they completely decompose along a stretch of tsunami-devastated coast that has been largely off-limits because of a radiation-leaking nuclear plant. Nearly a month after a 9.

World trade outlook in 2011 clouded by oil prices and Japan disaster

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:29:00 +0200

World Trade Organisation predicts slowdown in trade growth, to 6.5% from 14.5% last year Rising oil prices and the earthquake and tsunami in Japan have cast a shadow over the prospects for global trade this year, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) said on Thursday.

Japan tsunami: Woman in iconic picture reunited with grandmother and dogs

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:22:00 +0200

Pictured hunched in despair amid the debris with her red rubber boots at her side, she has remained anonymous until now.

The Weekly Schmooze: Anthony Weiner does stand-up

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:21:00 +0200

A "Jpost" column wrapping up the hottest Jewish culture news worldwide: A haredi explanation for Japan's disaster; Gwyneth's Jewish cookbook.

ASIA:Japan quake toll rises to 12,608

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:20:00 +0200

NUMBER of people confirmed dead in the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan's northeast has risen to 12,608.

Nissan cuts production at UK plant

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:14:00 +0200

Nissan has become the latest car manufacturer to be hit by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan when it announced three non-production days at its UK plant.

Disposal of radioactive water next issue

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:10:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 7 (UPI) -- Millions of gallons of water sprayed on damaged reactors in Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant are now contaminated, raising questions about safe disposal.

Nitrogen injected to avert explosion

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:10:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 7 (UPI) -- Nitrogen, an inert gas, was pumped Thursday into a reactor container at Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear plant to avert any risk of an explosion.

Police race to find tsunami bodies

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:59:00 +0200

Helping Australians Helping Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:59:00 +0200

Brisbane 7 April 2011 Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd launched today a new 'Australians helping Japan' website at www.australiahelps.gov.au/japan to guide the many Australians wanting to help Japan recover from the devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Nitrogen injected to avert explosion

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:56:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 7 (UPI) -- Nitrogen, an inert gas, was pumped Thursday into a reactor container at Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear plant to avert any risk of an explosion. Workers of Tokyo Electric Power, which operates the six-reactor plant, hit by...

Police race to find tsunami bodies

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:41:00 +0200

Japan using nitrogen gas to avoid explosion at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:36:00 +0200

Workers at Japan's stricken nuclear plant on Thursday pumped nitrogen into a crippled reactor in a bid to prevent a possible explosion, as the government mulled widening an exclusion zone around the site.

Japan police race to find tsunami bodies

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:35:00 +0200

Police race to find tsunami bodies

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:33:00 +0200

Police race to find tsunami bodies

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:27:00 +0200

Police race to find tsunami bodies

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:27:00 +0200

Police race to find tsunami bodies

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

Japan quake toll passes 12,000

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:24:00 +0200

The number of people confirmed dead in the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan's north-east has risen to 12,608, with a further 15,073 listed as missing, police say.

Tsunami forces Sunderland Nissan plant to shut down because of shortage of parts

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:24:00 +0200

The shut down will take place at the end of April from 26 to 28 inclusive after Nissan confirmed 'temporary operational difficulties' due to supply problems from beleaguered Japan.

Gates: Troops possible beyond 2011 if Iraq wants

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:20:00 +0200

Iraqis would have to decide "pretty quickly" if they want withdrawal date extended, defense chief says on likely final visit

Police race to find tsunami bodies

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:12:00 +0200

Japan May Enlarge Evacuation Zone

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:05:00 +0200

Japan may look to extend the 12.4-mile evacuation zone around the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, as the crisis there drags on, the government's top spokesman said.

Nissan halves production at Swindon plant becaus of Japan crisis

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:56:00 +0200

The news come as Honda announced yesterday it also will halve production at its factory in Swindon from next week until the end of May because of a shortage of parts from Japan, leading to 22,500 fewer cars being built.

Tsunami forces Sunderland Nissan plant to shut down because of shortage of parts

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:56:00 +0200

The shut down will take place at the end of April from 26 to 28 inclusive after Nissan confirmed 'temporary operational difficulties' due to supply problems from beleaguered Japan.

South Korea schools closed over fears of radioactive rain from Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:34:00 +0200

As rain swept across the Korean capital, Seoul, and the surrounding Gyeonggi province, classes were cancelled or cut back and children were hurried to their homes.

Profits at Samsung to rebound

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:32:00 +0200

Profits at Samsung Electronics are set to rebound on a recovery in the memory chip market after operating profit fell to its lowest level in almost two years in the first quarter on tumbling flat screen and TV prices. While the outlook for the world's top maker of memory chips and flat screens will....

UN: Global food prices decline for the first time in eight months

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:31:00 +0200

Average global food prices have decreased for the first time following eight months of constant rises, but still remain more than a third higher than in March 2010, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said Thursday.

Nissan's Sunderland plant to shut for three days as Japan quake hits supplies

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:29:00 +0200

Japan's three largest carmakers have been hit by a components shortage that has affected their operations at home and abroad after the disaster Nissan will halt production at its Sunderland plant for three days as the Japanese carmarker joined its compatriots Honda and Toyota in reducing its British....

Nissan cuts production at UK plant

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:26:00 +0200

4/7/2011 - 10:25:56 AM Nissan today became the latest car manufacturer to be hit by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan when it announced three non-production days at its UK plant. The firm said its Easter shutdown at the Sunderland plant will be extended, with no cars being built from April 26 to....

Japan searches for dead despite radiation

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:25:00 +0200

Japan is racing to find thousands of missing bodies before they decompose along a stretch of coast that has been largely off-limits because of a radiation-leaking nuclear plant.

Nissan cuts UK production over Japan quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:03:00 +0200

Nissan today became the latest car manufacturer to be hit by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan when it announced three non-production days at its UK plant.

Scores of schools in South Korea closed over fears of radioactive rain from Japan's crippled nuclear plant

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:03:00 +0200

As rain swept across the Korean capital, Seoul, and the surrounding Gyeonggi province, classes were cancelled or cut back and children were hurried to their homes.

Seafood radiation hits Japan's sushi

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:03:00 +0200

WHOLESALERS "in a bad mood all day, every day" as nation contemplates changing thousand-year-old eating habits.

Gates: Some US troops may stay if Iraq wants

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:02:00 +0200

BAGHDAD (AP) The Obama administration would keep U.S. troops in Iraq beyond the agreed final withdrawal date of Dec. 31, 2011, if the Iraqi government wanted them, but the Iraqis need to decide "pretty quickly" in order for the Pentagon to accommodate the extension, Defense Secretary Robert Gates....

Global food prices decline: Latest FAO Food Price Index shows first decrease in eight months

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:57:00 +0200

7 April 2011, Rome - The FAO Food Price Index has dropped for the first time after eight months of continuous price spikes, FAO announced today. The Index averaged 230 points in March 2011, down 2.9 percent from its peak in February, but still 37 percent above March of last year.

Japan's neighbours take fright over radiation threat from nuclear plant

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:56:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's neighbours sounded increasingly alarmed over the risk of radiation from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant, while figures showed the number of foreign visitors to the country had slumped during what should be the peak tourism season.

Delta Air Lines Shares Hit New Low

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:48:00 +0200

Shares of Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE: DAL) touched a new 52-week low of $9.31 on Wednesday. The company said its load factor for the month of March declined 4.5 percentage points to 79.7 percent from 84.2 percent last year.

S Korea, DPRK agree to meet next week for volcano talks

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:43:00 +0200

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Thursday accepted South Korea's proposal to hold a second round of talks next week over a joint research into volcanic activities at the highest mountain on the Korean peninsula. The DPRK agreed to meet next Tuesday in the DPRK's Kaesong to further....

In Japan, Shaken Soil Turned Soft After Quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:38:00 +0200

The violent shaking from Japan's March 11 earthquake stirred up the soil, leading to broken water pipes, tilted utility poles and manholes that popped out of the ground. The phenomenon, known as liquefaction, was particularly noticeable in areas built on land reclaimed from the sea.

Gates: Some US troops may stay if Iraq wants

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

The Obama administration would keep US troops in Iraq beyond the agreed final withdrawal date of Dec. 31, 2011, if the Iraqi government wanted them, but the Iraqis need to decide "pretty quickly" in order for the Pentagon to accommodate the extension, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said ...

Japan races nature, radiation to ID quake victims

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:18:00 +0200

Waves of Radiation hinder search for thousands of missing bodies rapidly decomposing on battered coast

Japan using gas to avoid explosion at nuclear plant

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:18:00 +0200

Workers at Japan's stricken nuclear plant pumped nitrogen into a crippled reactor in a bid to prevent a possible explosion and contain the world's worst atomic accident for 25 years.

Japan races to find tsunami dead despite radiation

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:18:00 +0200

Japanese police raced to find thousands of missing bodies before they decompose along a stretch of tsunami-pummeled coast that has been largely off-limits because of a radiation-leaking nuclear plant.

Seafood radiation hits Japan's sushi

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:17:00 +0200

The discovery of radiation in seafood has hit Japan right in its culinary heart.

Japan races to find tsunami dead

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:17:00 +0200

Japanese officials say there's not much time left to find and identify the victims of last month's tsunami, and are ramping up their search efforts.

UK amends Tokyo travel advice

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:15:00 +0200

Communications 4/7/2011 11:57:00 AM LONDON, April 7 (KUNA) -- The UK Government Thursday said it was no longer advising Britons against non-essential travel to Tokyo as the radiation risk from Japan's stricken power plant decreases. Government advice against travelling to regions north east of....

Japan races to find tsunami dead despite radiation

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:10:00 +0200

Japanese police raced Thursday to find thousands of missing bodies before they decompose along a stretch of tsunami-pummeled coast that has been largely off-limits because of a radiation-leaking nuclear plant. Nearly a month after a 9.0-magnitude earthquake generated the tsunami along Japan's....

Fukishima contamination found in Irish milk

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:05:00 +0200

Contamination from the radioactive leak at the Fukishima nuclear plant in Japan has been found in milk tested in Ireland last weekend. By Shelley Marsden - 07/04/11 The Food Safety Authority says small traces of radioactive iodine have been discovered but the levels are minuscule and pose no risk for consumer health.

Gates: Some US troops may stay if Iraq wants

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:04:00 +0200

The Obama administration would keep U.S. troops in Iraq beyond the agreed final withdrawal date of Dec. 31, 2011, if the Iraqi government wanted them, but the Iraqis need to decide "pretty quickly" in order for the Pentagon...

INTERVIEW - Japan Red Cross struggles to hand out donations

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:00:00 +0200

The Red Cross has almost $1.3 billion in donations, the most it has been given for a campaign, but is struggling to get it to the neediest

Japan seabed shifted 24m after quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:51:00 +0200

Last month's massive earthquake that devastated Japan's northeast has shifted the seabed near the epicentre by 24m, says the coast guard.

Gates: Some US troops may stay if Iraq wants

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:42:00 +0200

BAGHDAD (AP) — The Obama administration would keep U.S. troops in Iraq beyond the agreed final withdrawal date of Dec. 31, 2011, if the Iraqi government wanted them, but the Iraqis need to decide "pretty quickly" in order for the Pentagon to accommodate the extension, Defense Secretary Robert Gates....

Japan’s recovery bonds

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:34:00 +0200

The tsunami raced through the town at eight metres per second, the speed of a gold-medal sprinter. The wave’s height reached 15 metres, towering above even the highest pole-vault bars. Ships were heaved onto hills, and cars floated like boats. After the wave passed, a chaotic mountain of debris was....

What affect is the Japanese earthquake and tsunami having on the world of currency?

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:34:00 +0200

First reaction – risk appetite went out of the window and risk aversion came to the fore. This meant that currencies viewed as more risky, usually those correlated with the emerging countries or having higher interest rates, lost ground. Industry in Japan was clearly going to be affected given the extensive damage from the earthquake and tsunami.

Gas pumped into reactor

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:33:00 +0200

Workers at the Fukushima plant pumped nitrogen into a crippled reactor in a bid to prevent a possible explosion and contain one of the world's worst atomic accidents.

Search Is Under Way for Bodies in Japan’s Evacuation Zone

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:28:00 +0200

Hundreds of police in protective suits fanned out in search of the bodies of people reported missing in an evacuation zone around the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.

Fukishima contamination found in Irish milk

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:09:00 +0200

06 April 2011 Contamination from the radioactive leak at the Fukishima nuclear plant in Japan has been found in milk tested in Ireland last weekend. The Food Safety Authority says small traces ...

Japan races to find tsunami victims

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:09:00 +0200

Japanese police are racing to find thousands of missing bodies before they decompose along a stretch of tsunami-pummelled coast that has been largely off-limits because of a radiation-leaking ...

Global food prices decline

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:08:00 +0200

The FAO Food Price Index has dropped for the first time after eight months of continuous price spikes. The Index averaged 230 points in March 2011, down 2.9 percent from its peak in February. But it is still 37 percent above March of last year and FAO economists say it would be premature to conclude that this is a reversal of the upward trend.

Clinton to visit quake-hit Japan: report

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:01:00 +0200

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is to visit Japan this month in the wake of a devastating earthquake and tsunami that left more than 27,000 people dead or missing, a report said Thursday.

Japan pushes to find tsunami dead despite radiation

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 09:49:00 +0200

Japanese police are racing to find thousands of missing bodies before they decompose along a stretch of tsunami-pummeled coast that has been largely off-limits because of a radiation-leaking nuclear plant.

Clinton to visit Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 09:47:00 +0200

TOKYO: US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is to visit Japan this month in the wake of a devastating earthquake and tsunami that left more than 27,000 people dead or missing, a report said Thursday.

Malaysia carmaker Perodua hit by Japan supply snag

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 09:46:00 +0200

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia's biggest automaker Perodua says its production of cars is being disrupted by a shortage of parts from Japan following last month's earthquake and tsunami. Perodua, which is partly owned by Japan's Daihatsu Motor Corp., says "adjustments" have been made to ensure inventories last until May.

Japanese police continue search for missing bodies after tsunami

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 09:32:00 +0200

Nearly a month after a 9.0-magnitude earthquake generated the tsunami along Japan's northeastern coast, more than 14,700 people are still missing . Japanese police raced Thursday to find thousands of missing bodies before they decompose along a stretch of tsunami pummeled coast that has been largely....

Japan Races To Recover Bodies Amid Radiation Risk

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 09:31:00 +0200

Search crews are rushing to find thousands of missing bodies before they decompose along a stretch of tsunami-pummeled coast that has been largely off-limits because of a radiation-leaking nuclear plant.

Japan tackles hydrogen build-up, radiation concerns spread

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 09:23:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japan pumped nitrogen into a crippled nuclear reactor Thursday, trying to prevent an explosive build-up of hydrogen gas, as the world's worst nuclear disaster in 25 years fired debate over the safety of atomic power in the United States.

Japan races to find tsunami dead despite radiation

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 09:22:00 +0200

MINAMI SOMA, Japan (AP) — Japanese police raced Thursday to find thousands of missing bodies before they decompose along a stretch of tsunami-pummeled coast that has been largely off-limits because of a radiation-leaking nuclear plant. Nearly a month after a 9.

Japan tackles hydrogen buildup after nuclear leak

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 09:01:00 +0200

Japan pumped nitrogen into a crippled nuclear reactor on Thursday, trying to prevent an explosive build-up of hydrogen gas, as the world's worst nuclear disaster in 25 years fired debate over the safety of atomic power in the United States.

Japan races to find tsunami victims

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:55:00 +0200

Japanese police are racing to find thousands of missing bodies before they decompose along a stretch of tsunami-pummelled coast that has been largely off-limits because of a radiation-leaking nuclear plant.

Japan races to find tsunami victims

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:54:00 +0200

Japan races to find tsunami victims

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:52:00 +0200

Japan races to find tsunami victims

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:52:00 +0200

Japan races to find tsunami dead despite radiation

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:46:00 +0200

Japan races to find tsunami victims

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:41:00 +0200

Japan races to find tsunami victims

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:38:00 +0200

Over 12,500 people killed in quake and tsunami in Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:36:00 +0200

06.04.2011, 23.46 TOKYO, April 6 (Itar-Tass) - The number of people killed as a result of a powerful earthquake and tsunami, hitting Japan on March 11, has exceeded 12,500, the Japanese National Police Agency reported on Wednesday. There are 12,554 names on the list of casualties as of the present moment.

Japan races to find tsunami victims

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:00 +0200

Ushahidi: crowdmapping collective that exposed Kenyan election killings

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:28:00 +0200

How coders built a platform for justice and accountability using mobile phones text messages and a Google map Three Kenyans – Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta, Francis Kirimi Muthaura and Mohammed Hussein Ali – are appearing at the international criminal court in the Hague charged with crimes against humanity.

Radiation slows Japan quake clean-up

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:16:00 +0200

Nearly four weeks after a massive tsunami slammed into north-eastern Japan, the devastation it left in its wake has barely been touched as radiation and legal issues hamper the clean-up.

DFAT website helps Aussies help Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:15:00 +0200

THE federal government has devised a one-stop web tool to help Australians support Japanese people affected by March's devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Japan races to avert nuke plant blast

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:13:00 +0200

TOKYO: Workers at Japan's stricken nuclear plant on Thursday pumped nitrogen into a crippled reactor in a bid to prevent a possible explosion and contain the world's worst atomic accident in 25 years.

Japan tackles hydrogen build-up, radiation concerns spread

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:09:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan pumped nitrogen into a crippled nuclear reactor on Thursday, trying to prevent an explosive build-up of hydrogen gas, as the world's worst nuclear disaster in 25 years fired debate over the safety of atomic power in the United States.

Some South Korean schools close over radioactive rain concerns

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 07:59:00 +0200

07 Apr 2011 03:00 Source: reuters // Reuters By Jack Kim SEOUL, April 7 (Reuters) - Concerns about radiation fallout from Japan's nuclear disaster prompted some schools in South Korea to shut on Thursday as rain fell over most of the country, but the nuclear safety agency played down immediate health risks.

Japan tackles hydrogen build-up, radiation concerns spread

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 07:59:00 +0200

07 Apr 2011 04:49 Source: reuters // Reuters * Nitrogen pumped into reactor to prevent hydrogen explosion * UN expert sees no health damage from Fukushima * Fears in South Korea, inspections in United States * Japan ponders slashing foreign aid to fund recovery budget (Updates throughout, adds S.

Great East Japan Earthquake: Update on damage and recovery (2nd report)

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 07:55:00 +0200

Update - It has been nearly four weeks since the "Great Eastern Japan Earthquake" (official name of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami) devastated numerous small towns and communities along the Pacific coast of northeastern Japan.

Disaster-prone honeymooners survive to tell the tale

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 07:52:00 +0200

Is it good luck or bad? A Swedish couple’s honeymoon struck disaster six times. During their trip with baby Elinor they witnessed flooding in Australia, destruction in Japan and the earthquake in New Zealand. But they returned home safe and well. Stefan and Erika Svanstrom described their eventful....

Japan works to avoid explosion at nuclear plant

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 07:49:00 +0200

Workers at Japan's stricken nuclear plant on Thursday pumped nitrogen into a crippled reactor in a bid to prevent a possible explosion.

Japan using gas to avoid explosion

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 07:48:00 +0200

Workers at Japan's stricken nuclear plant have pumped nitrogen gas into a crippled reactor in a bid to contain the atomic accident and prevent a possible explosion.

Samsung profit tumbles to near 2-year low, chips to fuel rebound

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 07:42:00 +0200

SEOUL (Reuters) - Profits at Samsung Electronics are set to rebound on a recovery in the memory chip market after operating profit fell to its lowest level in almost two years in the first quarter on tumbling flat screen and TV prices.

Japan tackles hydrogen build up 06:19 Japan pumps nitrogen gas into crippled reactor to prevent explosive build up of gas

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 07:41:00 +0200

Japan pumped nitrogen gas into a crippled nuclear reactor today, trying to prevent an explosive build up of hydrogen gas as the world's worst nuclear disaster in 25 years stirred atomic safety debate and inspections in the United States. Engineers worked through the night injecting nitrogen into the containment vessel of reactor No.

Preventing blasts a focus at Japan nuclear plant

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 07:28:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — After notching a rare victory by stopping highly radioactive water from flowing into the Pacific, workers at Japan's flooded nuclear power complex turned to their next task Thursday: injecting nitrogen to prevent more hydrogen explosions. Nuclear officials said Wednesday there was no....

FiveThirtyEight: Budget Politics in the Doldrums

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

Americans aren't paying much attention to domestic politics right now, but a government shutdown could change that in a hurry.

Japan tackles hydrogen build-up, radiation concerns spread

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 07:12:00 +0200

Japan tackles hydrogen build-up, radiation concerns spread

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 07:12:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan pumped nitrogen into a crippled nuclear reactor Thursday, trying to prevent an explosive build-up of hydrogen gas, as the world's worst nuclear disaster in 25 years fired debate over the safety of atomic power in the United States.

Think the Earth Fund Supporting NPOs/NGOs Providing Frontline Assistance

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 07:12:00 +0200

TOKYO April 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Think the Earth Project, a Tokyo -based NPO, launched "Think the Earth Fund" to gather donations for the earthquake which hit Japan on March 11, 2011 . All donations will be fully distributed to the active organizations to backup multiple professional and trustworthy organizations.

Samsung earnings tumble by 34%

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 07:07:00 +0200

Samsung Electronics said that profits for the first three months of this year fell to their lowest in nearly two years. Between January and March operating profits were down 34%, according to the ...

Best pictures from the past 24 hours

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 07:05:00 +0200

A girl walks with her mother after her first day of school at the Shimizu elementary school in Fukushima, northern Japan. Over 70 schools began their regular classes on Wednesday in the city of Fukushima, after the earthquake and tsunami that hit the country on March 11.

Hitachi Expects Earnings Hit

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 07:03:00 +0200

Hitachi expects the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan last month to have a "considerable" impact on its profit for the fiscal year that ended March 31.

Japan using gas to avoid explosion at nuke plant

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 06:46:00 +0200

Workers at Japan's stricken nuclear plant on Thursday pumped nitrogen into a crippled reactor in a bid to prevent a possible explosion and contain the world's worst atomic accident for 25 years.

CTV back on air after Christchurch quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 06:46:00 +0200

Canterbury Television is returning to air after losing 16 of its 27 staff members, its offices and almost all its equipment in the Christchurch earthquake.

Measures taken to prevent blasts

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 06:45:00 +0200

After notching a rare victory by stopping highly radioactive water from flowing into the Pacific, workers at Japan's flooded nuclear power complex have turned to their next task: injecting nitrogen to prevent more hydrogen explosions.

Mid-Pacific search for Japan nuclear water

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 06:43:00 +0200

A RESEARCH ship will look in the central Pacific Ocean for traces of radioactivity from Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant.

CTV back on air after Christchurch quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 06:43:00 +0200

MORE than half the staff are dead and the building bearing its name is a pile of rubble.

Japan tackles hydrogen buildup, cumulative radiation concerns

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 06:38:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan pumped nitrogen gas into a crippled nuclear reactor on Thursday, trying to prevent an explosive buildup of hydrogen gas as the world's worst nuclear disaster in 25 years stirred atomic safety debate and inspections in the United States.

Some South Korean schools close over radioactive rain concerns

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 06:38:00 +0200

SEOUL (Reuters) - Concerns about radiation fallout from Japan's nuclear disaster prompted some schools in South Korea to shut on Thursday as rain fell over most of the country, but the nuclear safety agency played down immediate health risks.

Disaster relief funds for Japan to be remitted in stages: Red Cross

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 06:20:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The Red Cross Society (RCS) of the Republic of China said yesterday that it will remit in stages all the funds donated by Taiwanese individuals and groups for disaster relief and reconstruction in Japan, a top official with the RSC said yesterday.

Simulation Shows Perils of Tsunami Sweeping Korean Nuclear Plants

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 06:17:00 +0200

If a magnitude 9 earthquake occurs in waters off the northwestern coast of Japan, a tsunami measuring 10 m or even higher could sweep across the six reactors of the Uljin nuclear power plant in southeastern Korea, according to a computer simulation revealed Wednesday. According to data th...

Japan tackles hydrogen buildup amidst radiation concerns

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 06:12:00 +0200

Nitrogen pumped into reactor to prevent hydrogen explosion; Nuclear experts say damaged reactors far from being under control.

Koreas to hold 2nd round of rare volcano talks

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 06:10:00 +0200

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea's Unification Ministry says experts from the two Koreas will meet again for rare talks about research into an active volcano touted in the North as leader Kim Jong Il's birthplace. The countries' geologists and volcanologists met last week and agreed on the need....

US network carriers’ Asia Pacific load factors slump in Mar-2011 as Japan disaster felt

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 06:07:00 +0200

American Airlines and Delta Air Lines have revealed sharp declines in Asia Pacific load factors following the 11-Mar-2011 earthquake/tsunami/nuclear concerns in Japan. The load factor declines occurred as both carriers significantly expanded Asia Pacific capacity to record-high levels - a situation now being unwound on services to Japan.

Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Update, Wednesday, April 6,2011

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:55:00 +0200

Overview A powerful 9.0-magnitude earthquake hit Japan on March 11 at 1446 local time (0546 GMT), unleashing massive tsunami waves that crashed into Japan's northeastern coast of Honshu, the largest and main island of Japan, resulting in widespread damage and destruction.

Hong Kong Red Cross offers 30 mln HKD for Japan earthquake relief

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:27:00 +0200

The Hong Kong Red Cross (HKRC) announced on Wednesday that it has allocated 30 million HK dollars (about 3.86 million U.S. dollars) for Japan's earthquake and tsunami relief and early recovery works. The HKRC has received donation of over 80 million HK dollars from the generous individuals and corporations in Hong Kong since a 9.

Boao Forum to focus on inclusive development: official

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:27:00 +0200

The upcoming Boao Forum for Asia will focus on inclusive development to show the will for balanced development among the diverse Asian economies, a senior official said in Beijing Wednesday. The forum, slated for April 14-16 in the scenic town of Boao on south China's tropical island province of....

Explosion still a risk at Japan nuclear plant

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:17:00 +0200

Workers inject nitrogen gas to reduce chances of blow-up but are running out of space to store radioactive water.

Rudd finally names new Japan envoy

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:16:00 +0200

A career diplomat and intelligence officer will replace Australia's long-serving ambassador

Japan tackles hydrogen buildup, cumulative radiation

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:12:00 +0200

Korean Peninsula Shifts 2.3 cm East Due to Japanese Earthquake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:12:00 +0200

The Korean peninsula shifted 2.3 cm to the east following the devastating earthquake in Japan on March 11 and has not returned to its original position. The National Geographic Information Institute in collaboration with other institutions such as the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Ins...

Japan seabed shifted 24 metres after March quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:08:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Last month's massive earthquake that devastated Japan's northeast shifted the seabed near the epicentre by 24 metres (79 ft), the coast guard said.

Honda halves Swindon production

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:05:00 +0200

Honda is to halve production at its factory in Swindon until the end of May because of a shortage of parts coming from Japan.

Japan seabed shifted 24 metres after March quake

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 04:59:00 +0200

07 Apr 2011 01:25 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, April 7 (Reuters) - Last month's massive earthquake that devastated Japan's northeast shifted the seabed near the epicentre by 24 metres (79 ft), the coast guard said. The 9.0 magnitude quake was one of the biggest ever recorded.

WRAPUP 4-Japan focuses on hydrogen buildup after nuclear leak stopped

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 04:59:00 +0200

07 Apr 2011 02:41 Source: reuters // Reuters (Corrects to nitrogen gas in para 7) * Nitrogen pumped into reactor to prevent hydrogen explosion * UN expert sees no health damage from Fukushima * Fears in South Korea, inspections in United States * Japan ponders slashing foreign aid to fund recovery....

Body of 2nd American found in Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 04:43:00 +0200

The body of a second American has been found in Japan, the U.S. Embassy in Japan reported Wednesday.

Hole plugged at nuclear plant amid blast fears

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 04:34:00 +0200

WORKERS at Japan’s crippled atomic power plant have plugged a hole spewing highly radioactive water into the ocean, boosting efforts to contain the world’s worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl.

Kakadu owners want stop to uranium mining

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 04:31:00 +0200

The Mirarr peoples want the massive Jabiluka uranium deposit in the NT to remain undeveloped and be incorporated into Kakadu National Park.

01:46 on 07 April, 2011 UTC

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 04:29:00 +0200

Japan disasters prompt CNMI hotel work hour cuts Posted at 01:46 on 07 April, 2011 UTC Hotels in the Northern Marianas have cut work hours and some operations have been temporarily suspended as a result of group travel cancellations after last month’s earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Kakadu owners want to stop uranium mining

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 04:28:00 +0200

KAKADU traditional owners say the nuclear crisis in Japan has only strengthened their resolve to oppose uranium mining at Jabiluka.

Body of second American found in Japan

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 04:28:00 +0200

The body of a second American has been found in Japan, the U.S. Embassy in Japan reported Wednesday.

Desperate Plea From a Japanese City to the World Is Heard

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 04:22:00 +0200

Mayor Katsunobu Sakurai issued a plea on YouTube for the world to help his city. He was not prepared for the response.

Core of Stricken Reactor Probably Leaked, U.S. Says

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 04:22:00 +0200

The operator of the disabled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has started injecting nitrogen into a reactor containment vessel.

Pacom Chief Sees Regional Peace, Prosperity

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 04:03:00 +0200

Prospects for continued peace, economic growth and advancing security cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region remain promising, Navy Adm. Robert F. Willard said today.

Wasserman Foundation Donates $100,000 to Direct Relief International's Japan Relief and Recovery Fund

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 03:54:00 +0200

Santa Barbara, CAâ€”Direct Relief International, a leading medical relief organization, today announced that the Wasserman Foundation has donated $100,000 to its Japan Relief and Recovery Fund, established in partnership with the Japanese American Citizens League.

Photos: A Look at Life Inside Japan's Evacuation Centers

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 03:54:00 +0200

Evacuees struggle to create a sense of normalcy after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami and nuclear crisis ....

Gas used to avoid explosion at Japan nuclear plant

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 03:46:00 +0200

Workers at Japan's stricken nuclear plant on Thursday pumped nitrogen gas into a crippled reactor in a bid to contain the world's worst atomic accident for 25 years and prevent a possible explosion.

Samsung Elec estimated Q1 profit below forecasts

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 03:41:00 +0200

SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics estimated its January-March operating profit at 2.9 trillion won ($2.7 billion), lower than the consensus forecast, in its first earnings update since the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan last month.

POINT OF VIEW/ Takeshi Soga: Where is the leader to offer a powerful vision of reconstruction?

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 03:22:00 +0200

During the past few weeks, while Japan has experienced the horrendous triple disasters of earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis, I have been amazed at the encouraging and uplifting power of simple, heartfelt words. Take the pledge of fair play made by Shinsuke Noyama, captain of Soshi Gakuen High....

Ship owner keeps Tohoku's dream alive

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 03:22:00 +0200

OFUNATO, Iwate Prefecture--Ship owner Hiroyuki Hosokawa considers himself one of the more fortunate businessmen in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture. The tsunami that followed the Great East Japan Earthquake swamped the port, threw his vessels inland and flooded his home and office.

VOX POPULI: In an earthquake-prone country, it is better to be prepared

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 03:22:00 +0200

In the old days, when there were no convenience stores or instant cup noodles, ramen sold by pushcart vendors satisfied late-night cravings. My stomach used to awaken to the sound of a ramen vendor's horn and rumble in tune with its melancholic sound. It must be a conditioned reflex triggered by the ear.

The Great Sasuke (The Asahi Shimbun)

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 03:22:00 +0200

After the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that ravaged northeastern Japan, The Great Sasuke--a professional wrestler and one-time masked Iwate Prefectural assemblyman--wondered what he could do to support the recovery of his home region. A member of the Tohoku region's Michinoku Pro-Wrestling, the....

Japan seeks housing materials for quake victims

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 03:22:00 +0200

The government will ask other countries to supply a range of materials needed to construct tens of thousands of makeshift housing units for quake and tsunami victims after demand has apparently overwhelmed supply in Japan. Land Minister Akihiro Ohata told reporters Tuesday the government will....

Post-quake Japan fears debt disaster

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 03:17:00 +0200

This news was brought to you by www.7days.ae Japan will not issue new debt to fund an initial extra budget of more than $35 billion for disaster relief, the Asahi newspaper said - a sign the government is wary of alarming bond investors by adding too much to Japan’s already huge debt pile.

One mn Toyota Prius hybrids sold in US

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 03:03:00 +0200

Toyota has announced that it has sold the one millionth Prius hybrid in the US, as rising fuel prices further stimulated demand for the car.

Experts on Japan nuclear crisis answer questions from Nature readers

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 02:50:00 +0200

During the morning of April 6, our colleagues at Nature ran a live, online question-and-answer event about the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear crisis . Visitors posted questions for Jim Smith, an environmental physicist from the University of Portsmouth, U.K., and Geoff Brumfiel, Nature’s senior physical sciences correspondent.

Agency Tests Pennsylvania Reactor

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 02:48:00 +0200

An analysis of hypothetical U.S. nuclear accidents shows that a reactor in Pennsylvania comes close to suffering core damage when all power is lost at the plant, though regulators said the exercise represented a "very unrealistic event."

Japan focuses on hydrogen buildup after nuclear leak stopped

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 02:39:00 +0200

Japan stops nuclear plant leak; crisis far from over

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 02:34:00 +0200

* Fisherman angry over contaminated water being pumped into sea TOKYO: Japan stopped highly radioactive water leaking into the sea on Wednesday from a crippled nuclear plant and acknowledged it could have given more information to neighbouring countries about contamination in the ocean.

Families living near Japan plant to get $11,700: reports

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 02:34:00 +0200

Japanese families living near a nuclear plant hit by a massive earthquake and tsunami will receive an initial payment of around a million yen in compensation, reports said Wednesday. The earthquake and tsunami that hit northeast Japan on March 11 knocked out cooling systems at the Fukushima Daiichi....

Accident Scenarios Tested at U.S. Nuclear Plant

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 02:18:00 +0200

Diplomacy can ease Japan's disaster pain

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 02:12:00 +0200

Japan issued its annual blue book on diplomacy on schedule - on April 1 - even though the country is still struggling to emerge from the devastating effects of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, and the threat of nuclear radiation they created.

Dangerous water leak at Japan plant fixed

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 02:12:00 +0200

Radioactive spill has seriously damaged marine environment Tokyo - Japan stopped highly radioactive water leaking into the sea on Wednesday from a crippled nuclear plant and acknowledged it could have given more information to neighboring countries about contamination in the ocean.

Sea radiation is another blow to Japan's fishermen

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 01:57:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Fishermen who lost their homes and boats in Japan's tsunami now fear radioactive water that had been gushing into the Pacific Ocean from a crippled nuclear plant could cost them their livelihoods. The contaminated water raised concerns about the safety of seafood in the country that....

Sea radiation is another blow to Japan's fishermen

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 01:56:00 +0200

Fishermen who lost their homes and boats in Japan's tsunami now fear radioactive water that had been gushing into the Pacific Ocean from a crippled nuclear plant could cost them their livelihoods.

Amlin warns Japan losses will hit £150m

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 01:55:00 +0200

Lloyd's of London insurer Amlin has warned that its losses from the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan last month could reach £150m.

Japan stops leaks from nuclear plant - facility operator

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 01:54:00 +0200

05 Apr 2011 23:16 Source: reuters // Reuters (Recasts) * Engineers used range of remedies to plug leaks * Govt eyes standards for seafood from reactor region * India imposes blanket ban on food imports from Japan By Chizu Nomiyama and Yoko Nishikawa TOKYO, April 6 (Reuters) - Engineers have stopped....

Japan stops radioactive leaks into sea from crippled nuclear plant

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 01:54:00 +0200

05 Apr 2011 22:20 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, April 6 (Reuters) - Operator of Japan's crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex said on Wednesday it had stopped leaks of contaminated water with high levels of radiation into the ocean. Tokyo Electric Power engineers had been struggling to....

Japan likely to go into recession

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 01:46:00 +0200

TOKYO: The economic fallout from Japan’s biggest ever recorded earthquake, a tsunami and a nuclear crisis will push the nation into recession in the coming months, a survey of economists said yesterday.

Honeymooning couple attract disasters

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 01:44:00 +0200

A young Swedish couple claim that their recent global travels have had a Forrest Gump air to them.In the 1994 film, Forrest always just happened to be on hand when events of global significance were taking place.This honeymooning...

TEPCO: Radioactive leak into ocean stopped

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 01:33:00 +0200

The utility that owns the crippled Japanese nuclear reactor say that highly radioactive water has stopped leaking into the ocean.

Tanzania: U.S. Intelligence And the Wisdom of Crowds

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 01:33:00 +0200

After a string of world-shaking events America's spies failed to predict, most recently the turmoil sweeping the Arab world, a vast project is taking shape to improve forecasting. It involves thousands of volunteers and the wisdom of crowds.It's officially known as the Forecasting World Events....

Japan school a sanctuary on hill above obliterated city

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 01:22:00 +0200

RIKUZEN-TAKATA, Japan In a school perched on a bluff, elderly residents take turns climbing up and down a circular stairwell, strengthening their knees in case they have to run from a tsunami generated by aftershocks that continually jolt northeastern Japan. Its stairwells and hallways lined with cedar, the Rikuzen-Takata No.

Disaster strengthens Japan-U.S. alliance: Pentagon official

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 01:14:00 +0200

WASHINGTON - The March 11 earthquake and tsunami that hit northeastern Japan and the ensuing nuclear crisis have ...

Japan tsunami: Woman in iconic picture reunited with grandmother and dogs

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 01:12:00 +0200

Pictured hunched in despair amid the debris with her red rubber boots at her side, she has remained anonymous until now.

Japan water leak plugged, says reactor company

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 01:09:00 +0200

Mark Willacy, Tokyo Last Updated: Wed, 6 Apr 2011 08:48:00 +1000 The operator of Japan's crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex says it has stopped leaks of radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean. Tokyo Electric Power engineers have been struggling to stop the leaks as they battle the nuclear....

Japan stops radioactive leaks into sea from reactor

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 01:02:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Operator of Japan's crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex said on Wednesday it had stopped leaks of contaminated water with high levels of radiation into the ocean.

Its raining democracy

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:48:00 +0200

Why is Libya exploding? Why are Iraq and Egypt always, even after many millennia, undemocratic? Why was there scarcely any looting or rioting in Japan even after the triple calamity of tsunami, earthquake and nuclear accident? Blame the rain.

Japan stops radioactive leaks into sea from crippled nuclear plant

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:44:00 +0200

Operator of Japan’s crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex said on Wednesday it had stopped leaks of contaminated water with high levels of radiation into the ocean.

As U.S. withdraws assets in Japan crisis response, commitment remains

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:40:00 +0200

The Department of Defense is dramatically reducing the number of ships and aircraft that it is contributing to Operation Tomodachi, the response to the historic earthquake and tsunami on March 11 and the nuclear crisis they created.

First ban on all Japanese food over nuclear crisis

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:35:00 +0200

TOKYO: India banned all food imports from Japan on Tuesday, the first country to impose a blanket block over radiation from a stricken nuclear plant, as shares in its operator plunged to an all-time low.

National › Iwate brewer urges holding cherry blossom parties with Tohoku-made sake

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:34:00 +0200

While a mood of voluntary self-restraint is spreading following last month's deadly earthquake and tsunami, an official of a Japanese sake brewery in Iwate Prefecture…

Sports › JSA considers letting fans in for free at May sumo tournament

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:34:00 +0200

The Japan Sumo Association looks set to hold the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament next month and let spectators in for free, sources said Tuesday. The…

Japan Reduces Flow of Highly Radioactive Water

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:09:00 +0200

Efforts to end the release of highly radioactive water at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear-power plant met with some success Tuesday, plant operator Tokyo Electric Power said, with the injection of what it called "liquid glass" gel around a damaged pipe managing to reduce the toxic flow.

Radiation in sea could hurt Japan fish industry

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:02:00 +0200

Fishermen who lost their homes and boats in Japan's tsunami now fear radioactive water gushing into the Pacific Ocean from a nuclear plant could cost them their livelihoods.

Sea radiation angers Japan's fishermen

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 23:54:00 +0200

TOKYO: Japan stopped highly radioactive water leaking into the sea yesterday from a crippled nuclear plant and acknowledged it could...

Radioactive fish found off Japan's Ibaraki prefecture

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 23:54:00 +0200

TOKYO - Fishermen in Ibaraki prefecture, Japan's fifth-largest seafood producer, halted operations after tainted fish were detected south of Fukushima, where radioactive water from a stricken nuclear plant contaminated the sea. About 96 per...

Japan injects nitrogen into overheated reactors

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 23:47:00 +0200

After notching a rare victory by stopping highly radioactive water from flowing into the Pacific on Wednesday, workers at Japan's flooded nuclear power complex turned to their next task: injecting nitrogen to prevent more hydrogen explosions.

FO amends travel advice for Tokyo

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 23:42:00 +0200

The Government has said it is no longer advising Britons against non-essential travel to Tokyo as the radiation risk from Japan's stricken power plant decreases.

FO amends travel advice for Tokyo

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 23:41:00 +0200

The Government has said it is no longer advising Britons against non-essential travel to Tokyo as the radiation risk from Japan's stricken power plant decreases.

Entertainment › Tenor Placido Domingo signals support for Japan by going ahead with concerts

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 23:36:00 +0200

Opera singer Placido Domingo, 60, has released a message of support to Japan in light of the earthquake and ensuing tsunami of March 11. Domingo,…

Traditional owners want Jabiluka protected

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 23:36:00 +0200

Aboriginal traditional owners say they want the massive Jabiluka uranium deposit in the Northern Territory to remain undeveloped and be incorporated into Kakadu National Park.

National › Taiwan TV show apologizes for parodying Japanese emperor, empress

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 23:36:00 +0200

The producer of a Taiwanese TV comedy program has apologized for a recent sketch that parodied Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko. The sketch on…

Commentary › Managing employees in times of crisis

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 23:36:00 +0200

While we watch the tragedies of the March 11 earthquake, tsunami and ensuing nuclear crisis unfold in Japan, we cannot grasp the depth of pain…

Swedish couple have honeymoon from hell: 4 month trip becomes disaster tour

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 23:32:00 +0200

Soon after leaving home in December, the Swedes were stranded in Munich in one of Europe’s worst snowstorms.

Japan tries to prevent more blasts at nuke plant

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 23:16:00 +0200

After finally stopping highly radioactive water from flowing into the Pacific, workers at Japan's flooded nuclear power complex turned to their next task: injecting nitrogen to prevent more hydrogen explosions.

Crisis Stalls Japan's Toyota City As Automakers Wait

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

The manufacturing shutdowns following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami were felt acutely in Toyota City, where the Japanese auto giant is based. Many small manufacturers there survive by selling parts to Toyota, and the shutdowns are already hurting the local economy.

American Safety Insurance Holdings, Ltd. Provides Preliminary Loss Estimate for New Zealand Earthquake and Other Events

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 23:11:00 +0200

HAMILTON, Bermuda - (Business Wire) American Safety Insurance Holdings, Ltd. (NYSE: ASI) today announced that the Company's 2011 first quarter results will include pre-tax losses attributable to the New Zealand earthquake and other events of between $5.0 million to $7.0 million.

FO amends travel advice for Tokyo

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 23:09:00 +0200

The Government has said it is no longer advising Britons against non-essential travel to Tokyo as the radiation risk from Japan's stricken power plant decreases.

Crisis at Japan Nuclear Plant Shifts to New Blast Risk

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 22:23:00 +0200

Workers are pumping nitrogen into one of the reactors at Japan's damaged nuclear plant in an attempt to prevent an explosion caused by dangerously overheated fuel rods.

Japanese, U.S. Dignitaries, Senior Military Leaders Thank Ronald Reagan

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 22:23:00 +0200

Dignitaries and senior military leaders from Japan and the U.S. visited USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) April 4, to express appreciation to the crew for their support and dedication during Operation Tomodachi.

HS-14 Wraps Up Operation Tomodachi Support, Looks Forward to Deployment

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 22:23:00 +0200

Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 14 personnel and aircraft returned to Naval Air Facility Atsugi (NAFA), April 4, 2011, after spending three weeks repositioned at Naval Air Facility Misawa (NAFM).

19:45 on 06 April, 2011 UTC

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 22:18:00 +0200

US officials assure Marshall Islanders over nuclear contamination concerns Posted at 19:45 on 06 April, 2011 UTC United States government officials have assured Marshall Islanders not to worry about radioactivity emitted by damaged nuclear reactors in Japan despite having no radiation monitoring equipment in the island nation.

Politics › LDP proposes new agency to undertake post-disaster reconstruction

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 22:04:00 +0200

A panel of the main opposition Liberal Democratic Party released Wednesday a basic policy on the reconstruction of Japan after the devastating March 11 earthquake…

Disaster movies are pulled from Japanese screens after tsunami

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 22:01:00 +0200

Change of travel advice for Japan

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:48:00 +0200

The Foreign Office no longer advise against non-essential travel to Tokyo, Japan.

Ancient stone markers warned of tsunamis

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:40:00 +0200

(AP) MIYAKO, Japan - Modern sea walls failed to protect coastal towns from Japan's destructive tsunami last month. But in the hamlet of Aneyoshi, a single centuries-old tablet saved the day. "High dwellings are the peace and harmony of our descendants," the stone slab reads. "Remember the calamity of the great tsunamis.

Body of American recovered weeks after Japan tsunami

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:40:00 +0200

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - The body of an Anchorage teacher who went missing in Japan following the earthquake and tsunami in March has been found more than three weeks later, a family spokeswoman said on Wednesday.

Hard wait

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:36:00 +0200

Tsunami-hit towns forgot warnings from ancestors (updated)

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:32:00 +0200

MIYAKO, Japan (AP) Modern sea walls failed to protect coastal towns from Japan's destructive tsunami last month. But in the hamlet of Aneyoshi, a single centuries-old tablet saved the day.

IOC approves women's ski jumping for 2014 Games

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:28:00 +0200

After an unsuccessful legal battle for inclusion at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, women's ski jumping won its place Wednesday on the program for the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi.

Tepco starts pumping nitrogen into Fukushima reactor

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:27:00 +0200

Japanese nuclear power plant operator hopes to prevent explosive buildup of hydrogen gas Japan has begun pumping nitrogen gas into a crippled nuclear reactor, refocusing the fight on preventing an explosive buildup of hydrogen gas at Fukushima Daiichi power plant.

Japan quake moved sea bed

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:07:00 +0200

The seabed near the epicentre of the massive earthquake that rocked Japan has been shifted 24m.

IOC approves women's ski jumping for 2014 Games

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:01:00 +0200

LONDON (AP) — After an unsuccessful legal battle for inclusion at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, women's ski jumping won its place Wednesday on the program for the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi. The International Olympic Committee executive board also approved the addition of men's and women's ski....

Tsunami-hit towns forgot warnings from ancestors

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:57:00 +0200

Modern sea walls failed to protect coastal towns from Japan's destructive tsunami last month. But in the hamlet of Aneyoshi, a single centuries-old tablet saved the day.

One honeymoon ... six disasters

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:56:00 +0200

A Swedish couple's honeymoon struck disaster six times - with the couple witnessing floods in Australia, destruction in Japan and the earthquake in Christchurch.During a four-month trip, newlyweds Stefan and Erika Svanstrom and...

Memories linger as CTV returns to air

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:56:00 +0200

When Canterbury Television returns to the air this month, 16 familiar faces will be missing.But surviving staff member Sacha Stevens has no doubts those who died when the CTV building collapsed in February's earthquake would have...

Japan focuses on hydrogen buildup after nuclear leak

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:44:00 +0200

Japan began pumping nitrogen gas into a crippled nuclear reactor, refocusing the fight against the world's worst nuclear disaster in 25 years on preventing an explosive buildup of hydrogen gas at Fukushima Daiichi power plant.

Gas pumped to prevent Japan blast

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:34:00 +0200

Workers in Japan start injecting nitrogen into one of the reactors at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant to prevent more hydrogen blasts.

Fukishima contamination found in Irish milk

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:33:00 +0200

Contamination from the radioactive leak at the Fukishima nuclear plant in Japan has been found in milk tested in Ireland last weekend.

In Wake Of Nuclear Crisis, TEPCO's Plans Questioned

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:08:00 +0200

Increasingly experts say that in the weeks following the initial series of explosions and fires inside the reactors at the Fukushima Dai-ichi power plant, TEPCO made very costly — and avoidable — mistakes. The company, they say, was deeply surprised and overwhelmed by the course of events.

Japanese Children Head Back to School in Fukushima [PHOTOS]

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:08:00 +0200

Photos: Japanese Children Head Back to School in Fukushima [PHOTOS] Apr 06, 2011 01:23 PM EDT Over 70 schools in the earthquake-stricken city of Fukushima began classes on Wednesday for the first time since the disaster. Previously, there were concerns about exposing the children to radiation leakages from power plants.

Toyota sells 1 millionth Prius hybrid in US

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:59:00 +0200

DETROIT Toyota Motor Corp., struggling to restart production after a massive earthquake and tsunami struck Japan, said Wednesday it has sold one million Prius hybrids in the United ...

Dog rescued from tsunami debris reunited with owner

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:57:00 +0200

A dog rescued from drifting ocean debris immediately jumped to her owner and wagged her tail at their reunion more than three weeks after Japan's tsunami.

Japan focuses on hydrogen buildup after nuclear leak

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:52:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan began pumping nitrogen gas into a crippled nuclear reactor, refocusing the fight against the world's worst nuclear disaster in 25 years on preventing an explosive buildup of hydrogen gas at Fukushima Daiichi power plant.

Skate Canada excited for new team event

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:48:00 +0200

At the Sochi Olympics in 2014 in Russia, compulsory figures will be out, but a new figure skating team event will be in.

Japan focuses on hydrogen buildup

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:43:00 +0200

Japan began pumping nitrogen gas into a crippled nuclear reactor, refocusing the fight against the world’s worst nuclear disaster in 25 years on preventing an explosive buildup of hydrogen gas at Fukushima Daiichi power plant.

Japan focuses on hydrogen buildup after nuclear leak

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:36:00 +0200

UPDATE1: Gov't reviewing radiation exposure level for evacuation

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:32:00 +0200

TOKYO - The government is reviewing the radiation exposure level currently used to designate the evacuation ...

Pedrosa hopes to be fit for Portugal after successful surgery

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:19:00 +0200

Spanish motorcycling star Dani Pedrosa has had successful surgery to remove a titanium plate from his shoulder, it was announced on Wednesday.

U.S. teacher stays to return favor to helpful residents of Miyagi town

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:11:00 +0200

TAGAJO, Miyagi Pref. — Kyle Maclauchlan, an English-language teacher from the United States, experienced a nightmare when the March 11 monster earthquake and tsunami devastated the small Miyagi Prefecture town he lived in and wiped away most of his belongings. But he, along with many of his non-Japanese friends here, decided to stay.

Foreign visitors staying away in droves

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:11:00 +0200

The number of foreign visitors fell dramatically in the wake of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, and nuclear crisis, data by immigration authorities showed Wednesday. Between March 11 and March 31, an average of some 3,400 foreign nationals a day entered Japan via Narita International Airport,....

They already lost homes, boats — now they may not be able to fish

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:11:00 +0200

Fishermen who lost their homes and boats on March 11 now fear radioactive water gushing into the Pacific from the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant could cost them their livelihoods. The contaminated water has raised concerns about the safety of seafood, prompting the government to set limits....

Japan focuses on hydrogen buildup after nuclear leak stopped

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:09:00 +0200

* Nitrogen pumped into reactor to prevent hydrogen explosion * Nuclear crisis far from under control [More]

Tsunami-hit towns forgot warnings from ancestors

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:03:00 +0200

Modern sea walls failed to protect coastal towns from Japan's destructive tsunami last month. But in the hamlet of Aneyoshi, a single centuries-old tablet saved the day. "High dwellings are the peace and harmony of our descendants," the stone slab reads. "Remember the calamity of the great tsunamis. Do not build any homes below this point.

Japan Controls Radioactive Leak; Death Toll Reaches 12,468

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:02:00 +0200

06 de abril de 2011, 12:06 Tokyo, Apr 6 (Prensa Latina) The toll caused by the March 11 earthquake and ensuing tsunami has reached 12,468 of confirmed dead, while 15,191 people are still reported as missing, police informed Wednesday.

Japan stops plant leak; crisis still far from over

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:57:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japan stopped highly radioactive water leaking into the sea on Wednesday from a crippled nuclear plant while acknowledging it could have given more information to neighboring countries about contamination to the ocean.

Tsunami-hit towns forgot warnings from ancestors

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:29:00 +0200

MIYAKO, Japan (AP) Modern sea walls failed to protect coastal towns from Japan's destructive tsunami last month. But in the hamlet of Aneyoshi, a single centuries-old tablet saved the day.

Japan to inject nitrogen into damaged nuclear plant

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:23:00 +0200

Workers stopped a highly radioactive leak into the Pacific off Japan's flooded nuclear complex Wednesday, but with the plant far from stabilized, ...

Japan focuses on hydrogen buildup after nuclear leak stopped

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:21:00 +0200

Japan tops Google’s fastest rising search term

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:14:00 +0200

The world is a global village and the interdependency of countries makes incidents in one nation a concern to others, particularly when it comes to natural disasters.

Japan focuses on hydrogen buildup after nuclear leak stopped

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:08:00 +0200

Japan stops highly radioactive leak

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:05:00 +0200

Workers have stopped a highly radioactive leak into the Pacific off Japan's flooded nuclear complex, but engineers are on standby.

Tsunami-hit towns forgot warnings from ancestors

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:04:00 +0200

MIYAKO, Japan (AP) — Modern sea walls failed to protect coastal towns from Japan's destructive tsunami last month. But in the hamlet of Aneyoshi, a single centuries-old tablet saved the day. "High dwellings are the peace and harmony of our descendants," the stone slab reads. "Remember the calamity of the great tsunamis.

Japan focuses on hydrogen buildup after nuclear leak

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:59:00 +0200

Japan plugs leak from nuclear plant

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:56:00 +0200

Workers at Japan's crippled atomic power plant on Wednesday plugged a hole spewing highly radioactive water into the ocean, boosting efforts to contain the world's worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl.

Crisis at Japan Nuclear Plant Shifts to New Blast Risk

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:54:00 +0200

New worries plague Fukushima after technicians seal leak of highly radioactive water

Japan stops highly radioactive leak into Pacific

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:43:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) Workers stopped a highly radioactive leak into the Pacific off Japan's flooded nuclear complex Wednesday, but with the plant far from stabilized, engineers prepared an injection of nitrogen to deter any new hydrogen explosions.

Toyota warned of possible downgrade

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:41:00 +0200

Bond rating agency Moody's Investors Service warned Wednesday it may downgrade Toyota Motor Corp.'s credit rating due to curtailed car production after the earthquake and tsunami which hit Japan on March 11.

Celebrities offer tote bags of hope

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:39:00 +0200

In a time when handbags and briefcases appear to be giving way for the simple canvas holdall, ROOTOTE, a trendy fashion brand specializing in tote bags, has made quite a name for itself on the streets of Tokyo. And in light of the March 11 disaster, it is now using that popularity to generate relief aid.

Credit for Japan's modern success

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:39:00 +0200

Regarding Michael Hoffman's Timeout April 3 article, "Renewed national pride will shape Japan's future": The Japanese never lost their "Japanese spirit" after World War II. Nor did they become "Americanized" and lose their unique culture. We might have whipped them, but all America did was point Japan toward prosperity and peace.

Uncertain future of Japan tourism

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:39:00 +0200

Regarding Amy Chavez's April 2 column, "This earthquake still felt all over Japan": As a Frenchman married to a Japanese and as a one-year resident of Japan, I usually read Chavez's articles with great pleasure and enjoy the wit in her writing. This article is no exception as it gives us the usual insight into her "island in the island" life.

Japan focuses on hydrogen buildup after nuclear leak

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:38:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan stopped highly radioactive water leaking into the sea on Wednesday from a crippled nuclear plant and acknowledged it could have given more information to neighboring countries about contamination in the ocean.

Swedish couple have honeymoon from hell

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:32:00 +0200

A newly-wed couple on a four-month honeymoon were hit by six natural disasters, including the Australian floods, Christchurch earthquake and Japanese tsunami.

Column: Japan, supply chains and Adam Smith

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:03:00 +0200

Should the spreading economic aftermath of the earthquake in Japan cause us to unravel global supply chains that seem suddenly all too vulnerable to shortages and shutdowns? Adam Smith would say "No." The philosophical founding father of globalization would urge us, not to undo our worldwide lines....

Radioactive leak 'plugged' at reactor

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:57:00 +0200

Tokyo. A leak of highly radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean from Japan's crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has been stopped, its operator reports, BBC reported. Tepco said it had injected chemical agents to solidify soil near a cracked pit that was the source of the leak.

Quake, wars, unrest, make evacuation big business

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:57:00 +0200

06 Apr 2011 13:52 Source: reuters // Reuters (fixes quote in paragraph 9 to read "to complement their current medical plans" not "to compromise") * Revolutions, conflicts and now earthquake * Crisis management, evacuation help much in demand By Peter Apps, Political Risk Correspondent LONDON, March....

More earthquakes in store for Japan

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:34:00 +0200

Russian seismologists on Sakhalin Island have predicted new powerful earth tremors in Japan and also in the south of the Kamchatka peninsula and on the Kuril Islands. The Kurils entered their regular seismic season last summer, while Kamchatka is only just approaching it.

Chrysler feeling pain of Japan parts shortage

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:23:00 +0200

Chrysler became the latest automaker affected by the Japan earthquake and its aftermath, as it said it would cancel overtime work at some of its North American assembly plants due to parts shortages.

Japan plugs leak from nuclear plant

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:14:00 +0200

Workers at Japan's crippled atomic power plant on Wednesday plugged a hole spewing highly radioactive water into the ocean.

Japan stops nuclear plant leak; crisis far from over

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:05:00 +0200

Japan stops nuclear plant leak; crisis far from over

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:46:00 +0200

Japan stopped highly radioactive water leaking into the sea on Wednesday from a crippled nuclear plant and acknowledged it could have given more information to neighbouring countries about contamination in the ocean.

Japan stops highly radioactive leak into Pacific

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:46:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) Workers stopped a highly radioactive leak into the Pacific Ocean off Japan's flooded nuclear complex Wednesday, but with the plant far from stabilized, engineers prepared an injection of nitrogen to deter any new hydrogen explosions. Nitrogen can prevent highly combustible hydrogen from exploding.

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #14: Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:40:00 +0200

AMDA President, Dr. Shigeru Suganami held a press conference at AMDA Headquarters in Okayama, Japan on 5th April, announcing that AMDA will complete the emergency relief operations in the afflicted areas by the end of April and shift to rehabilitative assistance.

Campbell planning fashion fundraiser for Japan

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:34:00 +0200

Supermodel NAOMI CAMPBELL is planning a charity catwalk show to raise funds for Japan.

BBC News: Inside Chernobyl's exclusion zone

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:24:00 +0200

The Chernobyl exclusion zone is still a desolate place. It is slightly larger than the 20-km (12 miles) restricted area currently in place around Fukushima in Japan. The Japanese nuclear crisis, caused by an earthquake and tsunami, happened just before the 25th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, the world's worst nuclear accident.

Chrysler idles overtime in Ontario, Mexico

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:16:00 +0200

Chrysler is cutting overtime at plants in Ontario and Mexico to conserve parts from Japan.

Japanese nuclear leak may be plugged, but crisis is far from over

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:09:00 +0200

Engineers may have plugged the leak in Fukushima's No 2 reactor, but the crisis continues. The leak had been discovered on Saturday and early unsuccessful attempts to stem this had been made with cement, absorbent polymer, rags, sawdust and even newspaper.

Toyota plans to reopen one more automaking plant in Japan

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:06:00 +0200

6 April 2011 Starting next week, Toyota will resume vehicle production at a third plant in Japan, a company spokesman said Wednesday.Fifteen other facilities remain shut down following last month's epic earthquake and tsunami.

Japan to review radiation level used to order evacuations

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:06:00 +0200

The Japanese government is to review the radiation levels used to decide the size of the evacuation zone around a nuclear plant damaged by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, media reports said Wednesday.

Japan quake moved seabed 24 metres

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:03:00 +0200

The seabed near the epicentre of the massive earthquake that rocked Japan last month was shifted 24 metres by the tremor, the country's coastguard said.

Arab turmoil to 'affect energy markets for years'

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:56:00 +0200

Algeria's former energy minister warned Wednesday the ongoing political and social turmoil in the Arab world will have "dramatic" implications for energy markets in coming years.

Japan stops highly radioactive leak into Pacific

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:51:00 +0200

Workers stopped a highly radioactive leak into the Pacific off Japan's flooded nuclear complex Wednesday, but with the plant far from stabilized, engineers prepared an injection of nitrogen to deter any new hydrogen explosions. Nitrogen can prevent highly combustible hydrogen from exploding.

End to rolling blackouts eyed this month

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:37:00 +0200

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry intends this month to end Tokyo Electric Power Co.'s rolling blackouts, sources said Wednesday. To conserve power, METI plans to instead urge large-lot corporate users to limit their use of electricity in the summer, when demand typically peaks because of the need for air conditioning, the sources said.

Japan quake moved sea bed 24 metres

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:33:00 +0200

THE seabed near the epicentre of the massive earthquake that rocked Japan last month was shifted 24 metres by the tremor - coastguard.

Dundalk man appeals for readers to support Japan

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:26:00 +0200

A DUNDALK man working in Tokyo is appealing to Argus readers to support an appeal launched by the Irish Japan Chamber of Commerce to raise funds for the victims of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami. Alan Fisher was at work on the 29th floor of the Fujisoft Incorporated office building in Akihabara....

Japan earthquake: Radioactive leak plugged at reactor

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:18:00 +0200

News Source BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12981243 A leak of highly radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean from Japan's crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has been stopped, its operator reports. Photos Relevant: Japan to scrap stricken reactors Japan nuclear: Workers....

Plant's leak plugged, but threats far from over

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:18:00 +0200

Japan nuclear workers set to inject nitrogen into plant to prevent new hydrogen explosions U.S. sees new risks

Arab turmoil to 'affect energy markets for years'

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:17:00 +0200

PARIS (AP) — Algeria's former energy minister warned Wednesday the ongoing political and social turmoil in the Arab world will have "dramatic" implications for energy markets in coming years. While the outcome of the Arab revolutions is "by no means certain," it is already evident that "important....

Hitachi Expects Earnings Hit From Quake

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:13:00 +0200

The president of Hitachi, which supplied one of the reactors at the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, said he doesn't expect any "drastic change" in Japan's energy policy even though it may become more difficult to gain support from residents around other planned nuclear plants.

Small-business optimism holding steady: Survey

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:12:00 +0200

Optimism among small-business owners in Canada remained steady in March, according to a monthly index.

Japan quake moved Pacific seabed 24 metres: Coastguard

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:11:00 +0200

The seabed near the epicentre of the massive earthquake that rocked Japan on March 11 was shifted 24 metres (79 feet) by the tremor, the country's coastguard said on Wednesday.

Japan quake moved sea bed 24 metres: coast

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:10:00 +0200

The seabed near the epicentre of the massive earthquake that rocked Japan last month was shifted 24 metres by the tremor.

Japan stops nuclear plant leak

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:06:00 +0200

Boao Forum to focus on inclusive development

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:01:00 +0200

The upcoming Boao Forum for Asia will focus on inclusive development to show the will for balanced development among the diverse Asian economies, a senior official said here Wednesday.

Food chain contamination concerns rise

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:49:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 6 (UPI) -- Japanese workers stopped the leakage of highly radioactive water from the disabled nuclear plant into the seas but concerns about food contamination grew. Tokyo Electric Power, operator of the coastal area Fukushima nuclear plant...

UNICEF sets up child-friendly spaces in quake-affected areas of Japan

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:39:00 +0200

By Mihoko Nakagawa TOKYO, Japan, 5 April 2011 â The children's eyes sparkled with excitement when the Japan Committee for UNICEF staff opened a box of early childhood development kits to reveal colourful toys and dolls at a shelter in earthquake-hit north-eastern Japan.

More threats to plant not ruled out

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:39:00 +0200

WASHINGTON, April 6 (UPI) -- Japan's quake-hit Fukushima nuclear plant could face a number of new threats, some of which may continue indefinitely, U.S. engineers warn.

Food chain contamination concerns rise

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:39:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 6 (UPI) -- Japanese workers stopped the leakage of highly radioactive water from the disabled nuclear plant into the seas but concerns about food contamination grew.

Japan stops nuclear plant leak; crisis far from over

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:30:00 +0200

Japan stopped highly radioactive water leaking into the sea on Wednesday from a crippled nuclear plant and acknowledged it could have given more information to neighboring countries about contamination in the ocean.

Japan stops highly radioactive leak into Pacific

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:26:00 +0200

Japan plugs leak from nuclear plant

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:23:00 +0200

Workers at Japan's crippled atomic power plant plugged a hole spewing highly radioactive water into the ocean, boosting efforts to contain the world's worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl.

Japan plugs Fukushima radioactive water leak

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:09:00 +0200

Engineers say radioactive water has stopped leaking into the Pacific Ocean from Japan's nuclear plant which was damaged last month.

Children return to school amid Japan nuke crisis

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:04:00 +0200

More than 70 schools began regular classes in Fukushima for the first time Wednesday, after government officials carried out radiation testing in the prefecture amid the ongoing nuclear crisis.

East China province encourages people to report anomalies that may foretell disasters

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:00:00 +0200

Upon seeing a large swarm of dragonflies or a group of toads marching on a road, residents from east China's Jiangsu Province do not have to panic. Rather, they can now contact the government to seek answers from experts. Jiangsu has recently published a newly revised set of regulations regarding....

Matanglawin: Tsunami and earthquake alert

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:57:00 +0200

The tsunami that swept Japan last March 11 caught the whole world by surprise. Now the question is: can it happen to us, too?

iPhone 5 release date: Big buzz, few facts

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:37:00 +0200

iPhone 5 release date speculation is stoked again, but with few real facts Korean news site says the phone will be released in late June, but many question the report Multiple reports suggest Apple will focus on software, not phones, at its June conference (CNN) -- It doesn't take much to get the tech world talking about the iPhone.

Fukushima nuclear power plant: Liquid glass used to plug leak

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:30:00 +0200

Engineers had been struggling to stop the leaks and tried sawdust, newspapers and concrete as well as liquid glass to stem the flow of highly-contaminated water.

Japan stops nuclear plant leak; crisis far from under control

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:13:00 +0200

Nuclear experts said the damaged reactors were far from being under control almost a month after they were hit by a massive earthquake and tsunami on March 11. Japan stopped highly radioactive water leaking into the sea on Wednesday from a crippled nuclear plant and acknowledged it could have given....

Earthquake likely to affect Japanese automakers in Wuhan

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:12:00 +0200

Auto plants of two China-Japan joint ventures in Wuhan are still operating normally in the aftermath of Japan's severe earthquake and tsunami, but production will possibly be affected starting next month, according to reports from Dongfeng Nissan and Dongfeng Honda.

Earthquake likely to affect Japanese automakers' China ventures

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:12:00 +0200

The earthquake in Japan will pose a serious impact on the supply of components Japanese automakers' joint ventures in China, according to auto industry analysts. China-Japan auto joint ventures in Guangzhou, such as Guangzhou Toyota Motor Company and Guangqi Honda Automobile Company, can still maintain normal production.

Quake to hurt Japan's exports to China

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:12:00 +0200

Although it is too early to calculate the damages and losses to the Japanese and global economies caused by the devastating earthquake and tsunami, it seems predictable that at least Japan's exports to its largest trading partner will be hit hard. China has long held a trade deficit with Japan. In 2010, the deficit expanded to 55.

Six major advanced economies projected to grow around 3% in H1 of 2011: OECD

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:12:00 +0200

The world's six major advanced economies excluding Japan will see a year-on-year growth rate of around 3 percent in the first half of 2011 as broad recovery seems "self-sustained", but uncertainties remain, the Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) predicted on Tuesday.

09:34 on 06 April, 2011 UTC

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:00:00 +0200

US officials assure Marshall Islanders over nuclear contamination concerns Posted at 09:33 on 06 April, 2011 UTC United States government officials have assured Marshall Islanders not to worry about radioactivity emitted by damaged nuclear reactors in Japan despite having no radiation monitoring equipment in the island nation.

Toyota facing credit downgrade

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:46:00 +0200

Toyota's credit rating has been put under review by Moody's ratings agency, following the Japanese earthquake.

TEPCO moves to prevent new explosion at plant

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:41:00 +0200

TOKYO - The operator of Japan's stricken nuclear power plant on Wednesday said it may inject nitrogen gas into a reactor container to prevent a possible explosion from a build-up of hydrogen.

Japan Prepares for Reconstruction Costs of $310 Billion, an Industrial Info News Alert

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:39:00 +0200

KOFU-SHI, JAPAN -- 04/06/11 -- Researched by Industrial Info Resources East Asia (Kofu-shi, Japan) -- Prime Minister Naoto Kan, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano and other Japanese officials reverted from blue emergency jumpsuits to traditional business suits on Friday, April 1, signaling that....

Japanese Plug Nuclear Plant Leak, Now Face Hydrogen Build-up

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:38:00 +0200

Officials worried about build-up creating explosion risk that could release large amounts of radiation into atmosphere

Fukushima nuclear power plant: Liquid glass used to plug leak

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:27:00 +0200

Engineers had been struggling to stop the leaks and tried sawdust, newspapers and concrete as well as liquid glass to stem the flow of highly-contaminated water.

People encouraged to report anomalies of the nature

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:26:00 +0200

Upon seeing a large swarm of dragonflies or a group of toads marching on a road, residents from east China's Jiangsu Province do not have to panic.

US network carriers’ Asia Pacific load factors slump in Mar-2011 as Japan disaster impact is felt

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:24:00 +0200

Business › Stocks fall as quake impact concerns erase gains on weaker yen

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:10:00 +0200

Tokyo stocks slipped Wednesday as worries over the impact of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami on business performance overwhelmed their upward momentum fueled by…

Japan plugs uncontrolled leak from nuclear plant

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:10:00 +0200

TEPCO shares hit new low, eyes on government

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:55:00 +0200

06 Apr 2011 08:37 Source: reuters // Reuters * TEPCO shares hit new lifetime low of 292 yen * Number of options for govt help -fund manager * Drop in value unlikely to trigger delisting soon -TSE rules (Updates stock price, adds background) By Taiga Uranaka and David Dolan TOKYO, April 6 (Reuters)....

Dream honeymoon turns into trip from hell

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:46:00 +0200

COUPLE'S honeymoon trip took in the sights of a cyclone, bushfires, floods, Christchurch quake and nuclear disaster in Japan.

Australia calls for global disaster force

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:44:00 +0200

Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd on Wednesday called for world governments to establish an international disaster response team following a string of earthquakes, floods and cyclones. Rudd said international search and rescue crews were slow to mobilise after February's New Zealand....

Beijing to send medical team to Japan for disaster relief

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:38:00 +0200

In response to the earthquake disaster that struck Japan on March 11, the Beijing Municipal Health Bureau has established a medical rescue team with international standards and is ready to dispatch additional medical staff to Japan. The 30-member medical rescue team established by the Beijing....

China's Jilin sends aid to quake-hit Japanese sister city

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:38:00 +0200

China's Jilin Provincial Party Committee and the Jilin Provincial Government have donated 100,000 U.S. dollars to its sister city in Japan's Miyagi Prefecture to help its people rebuild their homes. Meanwhile, the Changchun Municipal Party Committee and Changchun Municipal Government also donated 500,000 yuan to Japan's Sendai.

Taiwan TV apologizes for mimicking Japanese emperor, empress

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:31:00 +0200

A Taiwan television station on Wednesday apologized for a programme in which two actors parodied the Japanese emperor and empress visiting earthquake and tsunami victims.

LCQ15: Infant formula supply

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:26:00 +0200

Hong Kong (HKSAR) - Following is a question by the Hon Frederick Fung and a written reply by the Secretary for Food and Health, Dr York Chow, in the Legislative Council today (April 6): Question: It has been reported that the incident ...

Japan stops highly radioactive leak into Pacific

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:24:00 +0200

Japan stops highly radioactive leak into Pacific

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:22:00 +0200

Toyota plans to reopen one more automaking plant in Japan

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:13:00 +0200

Starting next week, Toyota will resume vehicle production at a third plant in Japan, a company spokesman said Wednesday.

S.Korea proposes fresh volcano talks with N.Korea

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:13:00 +0200

South Korea on Wednesday proposed a resumption of talks with the North about the volcanic threat from the peninsula s highest mountain in a rare case of cooperation following months of confrontation.

Japan stops highly radioactive leak into Pacific

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:08:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Workers stopped a highly radioactive leak into the Pacific off Japan's flooded nuclear complex Wednesday, but with the plant far from stabilized, engineers prepared an injection of nitrogen to deter any new hydrogen explosions. Nitrogen can prevent highly combustible hydrogen from....

S.Korea proposes fresh volcano talks with N.Korea

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:06:00 +0200

SEOUL: South Korea on Wednesday proposed a resumption of talks with the North about the volcanic threat from the peninsula's highest mountain in a rare case of cooperation following months of confrontation.

Japan stops nuclear plant leak 08:39 Japan stopped highly radioactive water leaking into the sea today from a nuclear plant

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:05:00 +0200

Japan stopped highly radioactive water leaking into the sea today from a crippled nuclear plant and acknowledged it could have given more information to neighbouring countries about contamination in the ocean. Despite the breakthrough in plugging the leak at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant, engineers need to pump 11.

Japan stops nuclear plant leak but crisis far from over

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:04:00 +0200

Sumitomo Metals Restarts Plate Mill Rolling Operation

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 09:54:00 +0200

2011, April 6 -- On April 5, the Plate Mill at our Kashima Steelworks restarted rolling operation. The steelworks utilizes by-product gas of upstream processes such as blast furnaces and coke ovens as fuel for re-heating furnace of hot rolling mills. The restart of upstream processes in late March enabled us to restart the hot rolling operation.

Updated Status of JFE Steel After the Great East Japan Earthquake

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 09:54:00 +0200

April 5, 2011, Tokyo --- JFE Steel Corporation announces the updated status of its efforts to restore operations and support recovery efforts following the destructive earthquake and tsunami that hit northeastern Japan on March 11. - Employees and families Most unfortunately, we have confirmed the....

Nitrogen Injection Planned at Reactor

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 09:41:00 +0200

Tokyo Electric Power began preparations to inject nitrogen into one of the damaged reactors at the quake-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power complex to prevent an explosion.

Toyota facing credit downgrade

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 09:35:00 +0200

Toyota's credit rating has been put under review by Moody's ratings agency, following the Japanese earthquake.

The Great East Japan Earthquake (40th report): Outline

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 09:33:00 +0200

As the Government's Investigation team, dispatched Parliamentary Secretary Mr. Ichimura to Miyagi from the 11th and Parliamentary Secretary Mr. Tsugawa to Fukushima from March 12.

JAPAN - Fukushima, radioactive leak sealed. Battle to restart cooling pumps continues

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 09:32:00 +0200

The 20 cm crack leaked tons of radioactive material into the Pacific. Ten Christians among the power plant "heroes". India stops all imports of foodstuffs from Japan. Other countries are considering similar measures.

Japan stems uncontrolled leak from nuclear plant

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 09:21:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 6, 2011 (AFP) - Workers at Japan's crippled atomic power plant on Wednesday plugged a hole spewing highly radioactive water into the ocean, boosting efforts to contain the world's worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl. But in an illustration of how fragile progress is at the Fukushima....

Japan stops nuclear plant leak; crisis far from over

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 09:17:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan stopped highly radioactive water leaking into the sea on Wednesday from a crippled nuclear plant while acknowledging it could have given more information to neighbouring countries about contamination to the ocean.

Japan earthquake and tsunami: list of impacts of disaster

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 09:09:00 +0200

Japan is struggling to contain a growing nuclear crisis caused by the huge earthquake and tsunami on March 11. Here is a list of the impact of the earthquake and tsunami and the subsequent crisis at a nuclear power plant.

Japan plugs radioactive water leak

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 08:57:00 +0200

Engineers say radioactive water has stopped leaking into the Pacific Ocean from Japan's nuclear plant which was damaged last month.

Japan stems uncontrolled leak from nuclear plant

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 08:55:00 +0200

Radiation leak fixed at Japan nuclear plant

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 08:52:00 +0200

Fears of food and water contamination continue as Japanese workers contain radioactiev leak at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant

Australia calls for disaster force

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 08:51:00 +0200

Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd has called for world governments to establish an international disaster response team following a string of natural disasters.

First ban on all Japanese food

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 08:51:00 +0200

India has banned all food imports from Japan, the first country to impose a blanket block over radiation from a stricken nuclear plant.

We've plugged the leak: TEPCO

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 08:42:00 +0200

TOKYO - Operator of Japan's crippled Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear complex said this morning it had stopped leaks of contaminated water with high levels of radiation into the ocean. A Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO) spokesperson said this morning...

Japan stems uncontrolled leak from nuclear plant

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 08:40:00 +0200

Workers at Japan s crippled atomic power plant on Wednesday plugged a hole spewing highly radioactive water into the ocean, boosting efforts to contain the world s worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl.

Fukushima leak stopped

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 08:26:00 +0200

An accidental leak of highly radioactive water into the ocean from a Japanese nuclear plant was stopped, boosting efforts to contain one of the worst nuclear accidents.

Dog rescued from tsunami debris reunited with owner

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 08:14:00 +0200

A dog rescued from drifting ocean debris immediately jumped to her owner and wagged her tail at their reunion more than three weeks after Japan's tsunami.

Japan stops nuclear plant leak

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 08:12:00 +0200

Engineers have stopped highly radioactive water leaking into the sea from a crippled Japanese nuclear power plant, the facility's operator said on Wednesday.

National › Fishermen affected by nuclear crisis to get compensation

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 08:06:00 +0200

Fishermen whose marine products have been affected by the release of radioactive particles from the tsunami-ravaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant should receive provisional compensation, Chief…

Japan stems uncontrolled leak from nuclear plant

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 07:55:00 +0200

Workers at Japan's crippled atomic power plant ohave plugged a hole spewing highly radioactive water into the ocean, boosting efforts to contain the world's worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl. But in an illustration of how fragile...

Japan stops nuclear plant leak; crisis far from over

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 07:55:00 +0200

06 Apr 2011 05:21 Source: reuters // Reuters * Liquid glass seals ground, stops leaks * Nuclear crisis far from under control * Contaminated water continues to be pumped into sea (Updates with more detail, govt quotes, analysts) By Mayumi Negishi and Yoko Nishikawa TOKYO, April 6 (Reuters) - Japan....

Australia calls for global disaster force

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 07:54:00 +0200

Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd on Wednesday called for world governments to establish an international disaster response team following a string of earthquakes, floods and cyclones.

Japan Says Stops Radiation Leaks Into Pacific

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 07:49:00 +0200

The operator of Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear complex says it has succeeded in plugging a leak that had allowed contaminated water with high levels of radiation to flow into the Pacific Ocean.

Japan stops nuclear plant leak; crisis far from over

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 07:42:00 +0200

Japan stopped highly radioactive water leaking into the sea on Wednesday from a crippled nuclear plant while acknowledging it could have given more information to neighbouring countries about contamination to the ocean.

UK ‘set for slow growth’

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 07:37:00 +0200

INFLUENTIAL think-tank the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) believes the UK’s economy will grow more slowly over the next quarter than that of any other G7 country apart from catastrophe-stricken Japan.

Japan stops nuclear plant leak at sea

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 07:37:00 +0200

Nuclear crisis far from under control; liquid glass stops leaks, but engineers need to pump contaminated water back into sea.

China detects trace amount of radioactive material

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 07:37:00 +0200

HONG KONG: The Chinese government said Wednesday it has detected a trace amount of radioactive material in some areas of its country, noting radiation leakage from Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant has not affected the country so far.

Toyota will shut ALL U.S. factories after Japan tsunami affects supplies

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 07:36:00 +0200

Just how long the shut-downs last or whether all 13 of Toyota's factories will be affected at the same time is unknown and depends on when parts production can restart in Japan, a spokesman said

Outflow of radioactive water from Fukushima NPP stops

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 07:32:00 +0200

The outflow of radioactive water from the troubled Fukushima NPP in Japan has stopped, Kyodo reports. TEPCO experts injected 1,500 liters of ";water glass"; near a place where radioactive water had been leaking.

UMCOR Hotline 5 Apr 2011: Haiti, Japan, Côte d'Ivoire

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 07:32:00 +0200

BRAC, which is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh, is currently working with UMCOR Haiti to increase food security, income, and farming capacity for 400 families in five locations in three provinces. BRAC will partner with UMCOR to complete 89 permanent shelters.

Palladium Weathering The Japanese Storms

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 07:22:00 +0200

Except for a ten-day period from March 14th to the 24th when palladium prices fell off a cliff and then steadily rebuilt, the impact of the Japanese troubles on the price of palladium has been limited.

No. of foreign visitors to Japan tumbles due to quake, nuke emergency

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 07:18:00 +0200

TOKYO - The number of foreign visitors to Japan plunged dramatically in the wake of the March 11 earthquake ...

UPDATE1: Fishermen affected by nuclear crisis to get compensation

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 07:18:00 +0200

TOKYO - Fishermen whose marine products have been affected by the release of radioactive particles from the ...

First ban on all Japanese food over nuclear crisis

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 07:03:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 6, 2011 (AFP) - India banned all food imports from Japan Tuesday, the first country to impose a blanket block over radiation from a stricken nuclear plant, as shares in its operator plunged to an all-time low. With workers pumping toxic water from the Fukushima atomic plant into the....

Japan nuclear plant operator reports some success on leak

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 07:03:00 +0200

Tokyo Electric Power Co. officials say at least one leak at the Fukushima plant that was allowing radiation to seep into the ocean appears to be plugged. High radiation readings in fish prompt new safety standards on consumption.The operator of Japan's stricken nuclear plant said Wednesday that it....

Sea radiation another blow to Japan's fishermen

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 06:40:00 +0200

Fishermen who lost their homes and boats in Japan's tsunami now fear radioactive water could cost them their livelihoods.

Japan stops radioactive water leak

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 06:38:00 +0200

Japan has stopped an accidental leak of highly radioactive water into the ocean, which had promoted it to set its first seafood radiation safety standards.

Before Rebuilding, Japan Faces Massive Clean Up

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 06:19:00 +0200

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan has promised to build safe, eco-friendly homes throughout the ravaged northeast, away from the reach of monster waves. But before that can happen, crews have to haul away the debris

Ocean radiation near Japan nuclear plant hits 7.5 million times legal limit

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 06:17:00 +0200

As officials continue to hunt for the source of leaking radioactive water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, high radiation readings in fish prompt the government to establish a standard for consumption. The operator of Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant said Tuesday that it had found radioactive iodine at 7.

Japan stops nuclear plant leak, still pumps radioactive water into sea

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 06:16:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan stopped highly radioactive water leaking into the sea on Wednesday from a crippled nuclear plant, a breakthrough in the battle to contain the worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl, but contaminated water was still be pumped into the ocean.

Japan plugs nuclear plant leak

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 06:11:00 +0200

Japan stopped highly radioactive water leaking into the sea on Wednesday from a crippled nuclear plant, a breakthrough in the battle to contain the worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl.

Freescale Updates Plans for Sendai Fabrication Facility

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 06:08:00 +0200

AUSTIN, Texas - (Business Wire) After completing the assessment of its Sendai, Japan wafer fabrication facility following the recent earthquake, Freescale Semiconductor today announced that it will not reopen the seriously damaged facility. The March 11 th 9.

Japan stops uncontrolled leak from nuclear plant

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 05:52:00 +0200

An accidental leak of highly radioactive water into the ocean from a Japanese nuclear plant was stopped Wednesday, boosting efforts to contain the worst nuclear accident since Chernobyl 25 years ago.

The earth really moved ...

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 05:52:00 +0200

Swedish couple's dream honeymoon turned catastrophic, taking in six natural disasters.

Japan plans 3 trillion yen extra budget, no debt issue: media

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 05:51:00 +0200

Japan will not issue new debt to fund an initial extra budget of more than $35 billion for disaster relief, the Asahi newspaper said, in a sign the government is wary of alarming bond investors by adding too much to Japan's already huge debt pile.

Our honeymoon from hell: Four month trip of a lifetime becomes disaster tour for newlyweds

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 05:43:00 +0200

Soon after leaving home in December, the Swedes were stranded in Munich in one of Europe’s worst snowstorms.

Japan's Farmers Confront Toxins

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 05:40:00 +0200

Residents along Japan's northeastern coast are confronting a new disaster: the wide-scale destruction and contamination of farms and other land from salt water, chemicals and other detritus.

Japan stops nuclear plant leak, still pumps

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 05:34:00 +0200

Japan tsunami appeal 2011

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 05:31:00 +0200

Samoa Red Cross has raised over 27,000 tala in response to the earthquake and tsunami that devastated north eastern Japan on 11 March 2011. The appeal was launched immediately after the disaster to assist the millions of people affected.

Media: Japan plans Y3 trillion extra budget, no debt issue

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 05:23:00 +0200

Japan stops uncontrolled leak from nuclear plant

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 05:15:00 +0200

An accidental leak of highly radioactive water into the ocean from a Japanese nuclear plant was stopped Wednesday, boosting efforts to contain the worst nuclear accident since Chernobyl 25 years ago.

S. Korea questions Japan on ocean dumping

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 05:14:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - South Korea has questioned Japan about its decision to pump radioactive water into the ocean to help stabilize a crippled nuclear plant, the foreign ministry said Tuesday.

Largest US dealer AutoNation expects Japanese car shortage

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 05:14:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Cars made by Japanese manufacturers will be in short supply in America's showrooms this spring and summer because of last month's earthquake and tsunami, the head of the largest U.S. dealership chain said Monday.

Honda cuts Philippine output 50 percent over Japan disaster

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 05:14:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japan's Honda Motor Co. said Tuesday it was cutting April output by half at its Philippine assembly plant due to parts shortages caused by the massive March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

Machinery makers buoyant as Hannover Fair opens

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 05:14:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The Hannover Fair, the world's biggest trade show for machinery, opened to business visitors in Germany Monday with exhibitors buoyant about sales prospects.

Amlin sees Q1 loss at US$444.5 million on Japan earthquake

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 05:14:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - British insurer Amlin said its natural disaster losses in the first quarter could be as high as 275 million pounds (US$444.5 million), including a hit of up to 150 million pounds from the Japanese earthquake.

Our honeymoon from hell: Four month trip of a lifetime becomes disaster tour for newlyweds

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 05:12:00 +0200

Soon after leaving home in December, the Swedes were stranded in Munich in one of Europe’s worst snowstorms.

The UMCOR Hotline for April 5, 2011

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:54:00 +0200

05 Apr 2011 01:55 Source: alertnet In Today's Hotline: Read how UMCOR is responding to needs around the world: HAITI: PARTNERS IN PROVIDING SHELTER JAPAN: RELIEF UPDATE GLOBAL: WORLD MALARIA DAY IS APRIL 25 COTE D’IVOIRE: CHILDREN SEEK REFUGE IN FORESTS US: TORNADO IN TENNESSEE UMCOR HEALTH:....

U.S. Sees Array of New Threats at Japan’s Nuclear Plant

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:52:00 +0200

The nuclear plant in Japan faces an array of fresh threats that could persist indefinitely or increase as a result of stabilization efforts, according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Mozambique: Disaster in Japan Will Not Affect Demining Support

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:45:00 +0200

The Japanese ambassador to Mozambique, Susumu Segawa, has pledged that, despite the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan in March, there will be no change to Japanese support for land mine clearance underway in the country.

Japan's Farmers Confront Toxins From the Tsunami

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:40:00 +0200

Residents along Japan's northeastern coast are confronting a new disaster: the wide-scale destruction and contamination of farms and other land from salt water, chemicals and other detritus.

DJC2 system provides comm. support for JSF, USFJ

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:35:00 +0200

DJC2 system provides communications support for JSF, USFJ by Staff Sgt. Robin Stanchak 374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs 4/5/2011 - YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan (AFNS) -- Personnel assigned to the Joint Communications Support Element at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla.

Operation Tomodachi Mission Continues Strong

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:35:00 +0200

The U.S. military will continue to stand squarely with Japan for as long as needed following the devastating earthquake, tsunami and radiological crisis, the U.S. Pacific Fleet commander told American Forces Press Service.

U.S. Forces Show Reach in Crises Response

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:35:00 +0200

The U.S. military demonstrated its global reach and effectiveness in the past month of crises, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said today.

Latest casualty figures for March 11 quake, tsunami

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:17:00 +0200

TOKYO - The following are the latest casualty figures related to the earthquake and tsunami that hit northea...

Lack of auto parts leads to output suspension in N. America, Europe

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:17:00 +0200

NEW YORK - Automakers in North America and Europe are being forced to cut or suspend production in the wake of ...

Japan nuclear plant plugs highly radioactive leak

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 +0200

Government to set limits for the first time on the amount of radiation permitted in fish

U.S. scales back military aid units in Japan

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 03:56:00 +0200

The Department of Defense is reducing the number of ships and aircraft it is contributing to Operation Tomodachi, the response to the earthquake and tsunami on March 11 and the nuclear crisis they created.

Advertising: A Noisy Casting Call as Thousands Quack for Aflac

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 03:52:00 +0200

Auditions to find a new voice for the Aflac duck attracted 650 people in six cities and thousands of audio and video submissions.

U.S. Sees New Threats at Japan’s Nuclear Plant

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 03:52:00 +0200

The nuclear plant in Japan faces an array of fresh threats that could persist indefinitely or increase as a result of stabilization efforts, according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

British firm to supply TEPCO with electricity generators

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 03:42:00 +0200

LONDON - Aggreko PLC said Tuesday it is dispatching electricity generators to Tokyo to help restore power supplies following the devastating earthquake and tsunami in northeastern Japan. The ...

Japan stops radioactive water leak into ocean

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 03:09:00 +0200

The utility that owns Japan's crippled nuclear reactor says that highly radioactive water has stopped leaking into the ocean.

Ban, rescued offshore three weeks after the March 11 earthquake, is taken to Shiogama port in Miyagi Prefecture on Saturday. (Masaru Komiyaji)

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 03:08:00 +0200

A search and rescue worker approaches Ban, found drifting on a roof off Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, on Friday. (Provided by Japan Coast Guard) A member of the Japan Coast Guard hands Ban to an official from the prefectural animal care center at Shiogama port on Saturday.

GOLF/ Japan's quake victims give Ishikawa extra drive

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 03:08:00 +0200

AUGUSTA, Georgia -- Teenager Ryo Ishikawa will have extra motivation for this week's U.S. Masters where he is eager to excel to bring joy to the victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in his country. The 19-year-old, who has already pledged to donate all of his earnings this year to the....

VOX POPULI: Donations bring out the best in people

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 03:08:00 +0200

"If a man is proud of his wealth, he should not be praised until it is known how he employs it," said the Greek philosopher Socrates. He meant a person should be judged on the way he or she spends money. People often say rich people tend to be stingy, but apparently, there are many exceptions.

Japan struggled in getting disaster reports out to world

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 03:08:00 +0200

A major task facing government officials dealing with the Great East Japan Earthquake was how to transmit reports about the unprecedented damage to a worldwide audience. To seek out needed assistance and to restrain excessive rumors and false speculation required the relaying of timely and accurate information.

Nippon Steel to open Thai plant to supply carmakers

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 03:08:00 +0200

Nippon Steel Corp. will spend $300 million (25.2 billion yen) to build a plant in Thailand to supply high-grade automotive steel for its fast-expanding market. The plant, which will start operations in 2013 in southeastern Rayong province, will be capable of annually producing 360,000 tons of....

Japan reactor 'stops' ocean leak

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 03:06:00 +0200

A leak of radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean from Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear plant has been stopped, its operator reports.

Japan stops leaks from nuclear plant - facility

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 03:03:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Engineers have stopped highly radioactive water leaking into the sea from a crippled Japanese nuclear power plant, the facility's operator said on Wednesday, a breakthrough in the battle to contain the worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl.

Japan stops leaks from nuclear plant: facility

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 03:03:00 +0200

Engineers plug Fukushima leak

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 02:52:00 +0200

Workers stem flow of radioactive water into sea using mixture of sawdust, newspaper, concrete and a type of liquid glass Engineers battling to contain the crisis at Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant appeared to have turned an important corner last night after they stopped highly radioactive....

Japan Stops Leaks From Nuclear Plant

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 02:50:00 +0200

Engineers stopped radioactive water leaking into the sea from the crippled plant, the facility’s operator said.

Special Report: Japan quake reveals cracks in insurance system

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 02:50:00 +0200

New York. Michael Korn is a popular person these days, which is perhaps not too surprising considering what he does for a living and where he lives. Korn is an insurance broker in earthquake-prone San Francisco, Reuters reported. "We're pretty busy," he said of the period since Japan's devastating earthquake on March 11.

Cosmic Log: How radiation will change Japan

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 02:50:00 +0200

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Radiation experts paint a sobering picture of the Fukushima nuclear disaster's long-term impact on Japan.

Quake Claims Slow to be Paid

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 02:40:00 +0200

Chartis Inc., the general insurance subsidiary of American International Group, has paid 6% of its outstanding claims stemming from the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, underlining the delays confronting the insured.

Japan stops leaks from nuclear plant - facility operator

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 02:31:00 +0200

Japan stops radioactive leaks into sea from reactor

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 02:24:00 +0200

TOKYO – Operator of Japan's crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex said on Wednesday it had stopped leaks of contaminated water with high levels of radiation into the ocean.

Fukushima Health Risks Scrutinized

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 02:17:00 +0200

By Declan Butler of Nature magazine Even as the damaged reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station continue to leak radiation, researchers have begun laying the groundwork for studies that will look for any long-term effects on public health.

Police in Japan arrest nuclear witch doctors

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 02:11:00 +0200

Two men have been arrested in Japan over the sale of fake anti-nuclear drugs. The pair are alleged to have sold so called anti-nuclear drugs to gullible people, claiming they would be protected from radiation sickness. The pair convinced the buyers they would not be harmed by radiation leaking from Japan's stricken nuclear plant.

Northeast's Environment Ravaged

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 02:10:00 +0200

Residents along Japan's northeastern coast are confronting a new disaster: the wide-scale destruction and contamination of farms and other land from salt water, chemicals and other detritus.

Release of Irradiated Water Is Stopped

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 02:10:00 +0200

The leakage of highly radioactive water from a cracked concrete pit at Tokyo Electric Power's Fukushima Daiichi reactor No. 2 has stopped, the Japanese utility said.

Golf: Japanese amateur Matsuyama set for Masters debut

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 01:56:00 +0200

AUGUSTA, Georgia: Japanese amateur Hideki Matsuyama has taken a last-minute decision to accept an invitation to play in the Masters despite his anguish over the earthquake and tsunami back home.

Japanese Dog Adrift For 3 Weeks Reunited with Owner

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 01:54:00 +0200

A dog rescued from the sea atop the floating debris of a house has been re-united with her owner, three weeks after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that devastated northeastern Japan. Images on Japan's NHK TV showed the medium-sized brown dog, named "Ban," wagging her tail in the arms...

Owner happily reunited with tsunami-stranded dog

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 01:51:00 +0200

A dog that was rescued from debris off Japan’s tsunami-battered northeast coast has been reunited with its owner on Monday.

AP Land to complete resort project despite March 11 quake

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 01:35:00 +0200

KUALA LUMPUR: Asia Pacific Land Bhd (AP Land) plans to complete the Shiki Niseko project in Niseko, Japan by the end of 2012 despite the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in the country.

Japan seeks Russian help to end nuclear crisis

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 01:35:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan has asked nuclear superpower Russia to send a special radiation treatment ship used to decommission nuclear submarines as it fights to contain the world's worst atomic crisis since Chernobyl, Japanese media said late on Monday.

Chamlian Students Off to County Science Fair

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 01:31:00 +0200

On March 18, Chamlian students who had spent months preparing for the annual Science Fair were up for a final judging. Chamlian holds a proud track record at the LA County level as well as the state level competitions, where students have received awards and honorable mentions for many years.

Politics › Tearful defense minister thanks U.S. military for humanitarian efforts

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 01:31:00 +0200

Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa expressed his gratitude to members of the U.S. military aboard the U.S. carrier Ronald Reagan on Monday for their involvement in…

Gallagher show raises $240,000 for Japan

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 01:20:00 +0200

Singer Liam Gallagher's star-studded show to aid the victims of Japan's earthquake and tsunami has raised an amount of $240,000.

reunited after tsunami split

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 01:20:00 +0200

More than three weeks after being separated by Japan’s earthquake and tsunami, coastguards have reunited a dog and her owner following a daring air-sea rescue. Two-year-old Ban had been ...

Nuclear regulators probe fault at Alabama reactor

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:48:00 +0200

ATLANTA (Reuters) - Tennessee Valley Authority officials met nuclear regulators on Monday to explain the failure last year of a key valve used to operate a reactor cooling system at a nuclear plant in Alabama.

Some Displaced By Japan Disasters End Up In Tokyo

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:40:00 +0200

The earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan destroyed thousands of homes and left nearly 400,000 people homeless. The two natural disasters also caused an accident at the Fukushima nuclear complex that forced thousands more people to evacuate their homes. Some of those people are now living in a shelter in Tokyo.

Radioactive water pumped into Pacific Ocean

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:36:00 +0200

TOKYO | Workers began pumping more than 3 million gallons of contaminated water from Japan's tsunami-ravaged nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean on Monday, freeing storage space for even more highly radioactive water that has hampered efforts to stabilize the reactors. It will take about two days to pump most .

Absent Seve in Masters hearts, minds and menu

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:28:00 +0200

On the verge of a wide-open Masters that Seve Ballesteros would have loved, the Spanish golf legend was honored in the Champions Dinner menu selections of defending champion Phil Mickelson.

Top End warning over nuclear reactor fallout

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:20:00 +0200

THE Top End is in danger of being devastated by a nuclear fallout cloud should Indonesian reactors melt down, modelling shows.

Many in U.S., Britain, China describe Japanese as orderly after quake

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:20:00 +0200

TOKYO - A majority of people surveyed in the United States, Britain and China say the Japanese have reacted to the powerful March 11 earthquake and tsunami in an orderly fashion, an Internet poll ...

Entertainment / Arts › Arnie is back, now as animated crime-fighter

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:01:00 +0200

Well, Arnold Schwarzenegger IS back. The one-time muscleman who morphed into Hollywood icon and then California governor returns to his on-screen core -- sort of…

Business › Toyota says North American plant closures likely this month

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:01:00 +0200

Toyota Motor Corp said Monday that it's inevitable that the company will be forced to temporarily shut down all of its North American factories because…

Investors Build Protective Stakes in Japan ETF

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 23:39:00 +0200

The options market is flashing signs of caution about the aftermath of Japan's earthquake, tsunami and nuclear catastrophe even as U.S. stock investors seem less rattled.

Ishikawa to devote his golf season's earnings this year to inspire Japan

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 23:39:00 +0200

previous photo AUGUSTA, Georgia // Ryo Ishikawa understands that whatever pressure he faces this week at the Masters doesn't even compare with what his people in Japan are facing as they ...

Couple survives disastrous honeymoon

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 23:35:00 +0200

Honeymoons aren't always easy for newlyweds, but six natural disasters after months of planning the ideal break?

Our honeymoon from hell: Four month trip of a lifetime becomes disaster tour for newlyweds

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 23:23:00 +0200

Soon after leaving home in December, the Swedes were stranded in Munich in one of Europe’s worst snowstorms.

National › S Korea expresses concern at TEPCO's release of radioactive water

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

South Korea has expressed concern to Japan over the release of radioactive water by Tokyo Electric Power Co into the Pacific Ocean from the Fukushima…

Politics › Koizumi not in favor of DPJ-proposed grand coalition gov't

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

Former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi on Tuesday voiced opposition to the idea of Japan's main opposition party becoming part of a grand coalition government to…

Lifestyle › Disasters put stress on children in Japan

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

Zoom in for a snapshot of apparent normalcy: children sitting in a circle, clasping playing cards tightly in their hands. They laugh, chat and occasionally…

Village battles rising sea

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 23:01:00 +0200

A SETTLEMENT outside the Sugar City shoreline is feeling the brunt of rising sea levels.

One Million Dollars Raised by Japan America Society of Southern California for 2011 Japan Relief Fund

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0200

LOS ANGELES April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With more than 500 members and friends of the Japan America Society of Southern California (JASSC) in attendance Saturday night at its 102nd Anniversary Dinner, $35,795 was raised for the JASSC 2011 Japan Relief Fund, established by the JASSC within hours....

Japan tsunami: Woman in iconic picture reunited with grandmother and dogs

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0200

Pictured hunched in despair amid the debris with her red rubber boots at her side, she has remained anonymous until now.

Sci-fi writer William Gibson among contributors to Japan fundraising book

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 22:43:00 +0200

Quickie social-media project was organized by an anonymous blogger known as ‘our man in Abiko’

Transatlantic Holdings, Inc. Updates its Preliminary Estimate of First Quarter Catastrophe Costs to Include the Tohoku Earthquake in Japan

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 22:30:00 +0200

NEW YORK - (Business Wire) Transatlantic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TRH) today announced that it expects to incur total net catastrophe costs (net of reinstatement premiums and reinsurance) in the first quarter of 2011 of approximately $355 million, net of tax, based on its preliminary assessment of the....

Iwate brewer urges holding cherry blossom parties with Tohoku-made sake

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 22:12:00 +0200

MORIOKA, Japan - While a mood of voluntary self-restraint is spreading following last month's deadly earthquake and t...

Proceeds from various artisan chocolate selections donated to Japanese Red Cross

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 21:54:00 +0200

On March 11, 2011, a 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck near the coast of Honshu, Japan and triggered tsunami waves of up to 33 feet that destroyed entire cities, homes and families. More than 21,000 people were killed or are still reported missing and the ...

Entertainment › X Japan to make Japan festival debut at Summer Sonic this year

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 21:32:00 +0200

Japanese rock band X Japan announced on their official homepage this week that they are to play live at Summer Sonic this year. The performances…

Frist ban on all food from Japan

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 21:31:00 +0200

INDIA banned all food imports from Japan overnight, the first country to impose a blanket block over radiation from a stricken nuclear plant, as shares in its operator plunged to an all-time low.

International Medical Corps Partners with Japanese Organizations While Continuing Direct Support to Evacuation Centers

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 21:25:00 +0200

Three weeks after a devastating earthquake and tsunami hit northern Japan, International Medical Corps' Emergency Response Team is establishing local partnerships, while continuing to fill essential supply gaps and provide logistical and technical support where needed most.

First nationwide ban on all Japanese food imports

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 21:22:00 +0200

TOKYO : India banned all food imports from Japan on Tuesday, the first country to impose a blanket block over radiation from a stricken nuclear plant, as shares in its operator plunged to an all-time low.

US Military Plays Key Role in Post-Tsunami Clean-up

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 21:12:00 +0200

As Japan faces the monumental task of cleaning up after the devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami, the role that troops and, particularly U.S. forces, are playing is in the forefront.

DJC2 system provides communications support for JSF, USFJ

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 21:12:00 +0200

Personnel assigned to the Joint Communications Support Element at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., were recently deployed here to provide joint-support-force command and control operations for Operation Tomodachi.

Essex ARG Continues Relief Efforts on Oshima Island

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 21:12:00 +0200

Sailors and Marines assigned to the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) continued to assist the residents of Oshima Island during 'Operation Field Day' April 1.

31st MEU increases relief efforts on Oshima island

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 21:12:00 +0200

The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit stepped up efforts in aiding the island of Oshima by delivering more supplies and personnel in support of Operation 'Field Day' via U.S. Navy landing craft, April 3.

Crater focus for drilling plans

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 20:53:00 +0200

A spate of deep-sea drilling projects includes plans to plumb the crater linked to the end of the dinosaurs, researchers say at the European Geophysical Union meeting.

First ban on all Japanese food over nuclear crisis

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 20:47:00 +0200

India banned all food imports from Japan Tuesday, the first country to impose a blanket block over radiation from a stricken nuclear plant, as shares in its operator plunged to an all-time low.

First ban on all Japanese food

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 20:47:00 +0200

India has banned all food imports from Japan, the first country to impose a blanket block over radiation from a stricken nuclear plant.

Cost of gas weaves its way into all aspects of life

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 20:45:00 +0200

Quick: What do these things have in common? Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. The Japanese earthquake and tsunami. Wall Street volatility. A cranky, even angry American populace.

Sony's NGP Delayed By Japan Disaster

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 20:15:00 +0200

NGP, the successor to Sony's PlayStation portable, is planned for a late 2011 release - but delays may force Sony to push the device's release into 2012.

It's a gasoline world: Fuel connections everywhere

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 20:14:00 +0200

Quick: What do these things have in common? Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. The Japanese earthquake and tsunami. Wall Street volatility. A cranky, even angry American populace.

Sea radiation is another blow to Japan's fishermen

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 20:12:00 +0200

Fishermen who lost their homes and boats in Japan's tsunami now fear radioactive water gushing into the Pacific Ocean from a crippled nuclear plant could cost them their livelihoods. The contaminated water raised concerns about the safety of seafood in the country that gave the world sushi,....

EMI stars launch charity for Japan Red Cross

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 20:11:00 +0200

LONDON, April 5 (Reuters Life!) - Some of the leading pop stars from the EMI label have donated personal possessions to raise funds for the Japanese Red Cross in its efforts to aid victims of the recent earthquake and tsunami.

Osu Mantse and people pray for Japan

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 20:09:00 +0200

Accra, April 5, GNA - Osu Mantse, Nii Okwei Kinka Dowuona VI, the elders and people of Osu, have held special traditional prayers for the Government and people of Japan in respect of the recent disaster that hit Japan. The grand prayer ceremony attended by the Acting Japanese Ambassador, Hisanobu....

Northeast Japan's Environment Ravaged

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 20:08:00 +0200

As much of Japan worries about nuclear radiation, residents along its northeastern coast are confronting a different environmental disaster: the wide-scale destruction and contamination of farms and other land from salt water, chemicals and other detritus and toxins washed in with last month's tsunami.

S Korea raises radioactive alarm

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 20:07:00 +0200

South Korea reportedly lodged a protest yesterday over the dumping of millions of litres of radioactive water.Meanwhile, tests showed radioactive iodine and cesium had been found in fish caught in ...

EU to adopt Japan's tighter thresholds for radiation in food

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 20:06:00 +0200

Europe will lower the levels of radioactivity allowed in food to match already stricter ceilings set by Japan, European Commission head Jose Manuel Barroso said Tuesday.

Sea radiation is another blow to Japan's fishermen

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 20:00:00 +0200

Fishermen who lost their homes and boats in Japan's tsunami now fear radioactive water gushing into the Pacific Ocean from a crippled nuclear plant could cost them their livelihoods.

It's a gasoline world: Fuel connections everywhere

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 20:00:00 +0200

Quick: What do these things have in common? Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. The Japanese earthquake and tsunami. Wall Street volatility. A cranky, even angry American populace.

After 6 disasters, couple happy honeymoon's over

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:54:00 +0200

Swedish couple stranded by snowstorms, stuck in cyclone, narrowly escaped brush fire and were on hand for Japan quake during 4-month honeymoon

International Medical Corps Partners with Japanese Organizations While Continuing Direct Support to Evacuation Centers

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:53:00 +0200

05 Apr 2011 19:47 Source: member // International Medical Corps April 5, 2011, Los Angeles, Calif. - Three weeks after a devastating earthquake and tsunami hit northern Japan, International Medical Corps’ Emergency Response Team is establishing local partnerships, while continuing to fill essential....

EMI stars launch charity for Japan Red Cross

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:53:00 +0200

05 Apr 2011 17:34 Source: reuters // Reuters LONDON, April 5 (Reuters Life!) - Some of the leading pop stars from the EMI label have donated personal possessions to raise funds for the Japanese Red Cross in its efforts to aid victims of the recent earthquake and tsunami. The charity auction, managed by online auctioneer eBay (ebay.

Sea radiation is another blow to Japan's fishermen

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:51:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Fishermen who lost their homes and boats in Japan's tsunami now fear radioactive water gushing into the Pacific Ocean from a crippled nuclear plant could cost them their livelihoods. The contaminated water raised concerns about the safety of seafood in the country that gave the world....

Japan faces more than a decade of nuclear clean-up

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:47:00 +0200

Experts fear that damage to the Fukushima reactors is worse than partial meltdown.

Artists and Songwriters from the EMI Family Unite for Japan

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:43:00 +0200

LONDON - (Business Wire) Artists and songwriters from across the EMI family are raising funds to help the Red Cross support people affected by last month's earthquake and tsunami in Japan, through an incredible worldwide auction of personal items and memorabilia.

Growth improving for US, major economies

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:37:00 +0200

PARIS The outlook for economic growth in the United States and other major economies has brightened and should hit an annual rate of 3 percent in the first half of 2011, the OECD said ...

Chan delighted with Japan concert total

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:35:00 +0200

JACKIE CHAN's charity concert for Japan raised a massive £2.1 million in just three hours, with the star declaring, "It's got to be a record."

Gov't eyes curbing large-lot power consumption in Tokyo area in summer by 25%

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:11:00 +0200

TOKYO - The government is planning to invoke legal curbs on power consumption by large-lot users in Tokyo an...

Japan sets radioactive limits for seafood

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:06:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 5 (UPI) -- Japan set a legal limit for radioactive iodine levels in seafood Tuesday amid international concern about seawater tainted from a crippled nuclear reactor.

Seawater radiation 7.5 million times legal limit

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 18:54:00 +0200

Japanese government sets safety standards for fish; Nuclear plant operator insists radiation will rapidly disperse

Japan sets new radiation safety level for seafood

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 18:53:00 +0200

Japan's government set its first radiation safety standards for fish today after its tsunami-ravaged nuclear plant reported radioactive contamination in nearby seawater measuring at several million times the legal limit.

Radiation hits 7.5 million times legal limit in Japanese reactor water

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 18:50:00 +0200

The operator of Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant said it had reduced the flow of highly radioactive water out of a reactor, a possible sign of progress in an almost month-long battle to contain the world's biggest nuclear disaster in quarter of a century.

Japan plant operator says may have slowed radioactive leak

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 18:45:00 +0200

Couple survives (natural) disaster honeymoon

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 18:41:00 +0200

Honeymoons aren't always easy for newlyweds, but six natural disasters? When Stefan and Erika Svanstrom of Stockholm set out on their 4-month-long honeymoon with their baby girl on Dec. 6 they got more than they bargained for: Immediately they were stranded in Munich, Germany, due to one of Europe's worst snowstorms.

World economic growth slows sharply in March-PMI

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 18:40:00 +0200

The global services PMI also slipped sharply, down to 54.0 in Mar from Feb's near 5-year high of 59.2. Mar marked the lowest reading for 6 months.

Japan sets radioactive limits for seafood

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 18:40:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 5 (UPI) -- Japan set a legal limit for radioactive iodine levels in seafood Tuesday amid international concern about seawater tainted from a crippled nuclear reactor. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said the limit of 2,000 Becquerels...

Japan sets new radiation safety level for seafood (updated)

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 18:40:00 +0200

Wall Street Turns Higher, Led by Technology Shares

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 18:40:00 +0200

An interest rate increase in China, oil prices, concerns about Japan’s nuclear crisis and another downgrade of Portugal’s debt all weighed on the markets.

Canada to lead in growth: OECD

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 18:16:00 +0200

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development predicted Tuesday that Canada will lead industrialized countries in economic growth during the first half of this year.

Report: Fukushima nuke workers expect to die

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 18:12:00 +0200

The workers at Japan's stricken nuclear power plant — known as the Fukushima 50 — expect some of them will die within weeks or months, the mother of one has reportedly said.

Toyota U.S. plants face April halt

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 18:06:00 +0200

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Toyota Motor Corp. said Monday it is inevitable that the company will be forced to temporarily shut down all of its North American factories because of parts shortages due to the March 11 disaster in Japan. The temporary shutdowns are likely to take place later this month,....

Koreans bridge ethnic divide

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 18:06:00 +0200

Pro-Pyongyang Korean residents of Japan, often a target of ethnic and political prejudice, have been offering help to distraught Japanese victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Leading members of the minority group say they are bound by a common sense of mission to save people's lives regardless of ethnic origin.

In a catastrophe, chitsujo serves Japan well

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 18:06:00 +0200

Something so immense has befallen Japan that it almost defies contemplation, let alone expression. It is a watershed event, shattering lives and the ground they are lived on; challenging also one of the unspoken (and unproven) assumptions underlying civilized life — that konton (混沌, chaos) is the stuff of nightmares, not waking reality.

Japan withdraw from Copa, Spain invited

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 18:05:00 +0200

Japan have pulled out of this summer's Copa America tournament, as the country continues to deal with the fallout from the devastating March 11 earthquake and subsequent ...

Dead Count in Japan Earthquake Exceeds 12,300

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 17:56:00 +0200

0 5 de abril de 2011, 11:21 Tokyo, April 5 (Prensa Latina) The death toll of the March 11 quake and tsunami in Japan reached 12,300 dead, and 15,347 people remain missing, the authorities reported on Tuesday.

Special Report: Japan quake reveals cracks in insurance system

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 17:53:00 +0200

NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) - Michael Korn is a popular person these days, which is perhaps not too surprising considering what he does for a living and where he lives. Korn is an insurance broker in earthquake-prone San Francisco.

UPDATE2: Japan defends radioactive water disposal, vows to fully inform world

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 17:40:00 +0200

TOKYO - Japan defended Tuesday its dumping of a massive mount of low-level radioactive water from the crisis...

British firm to supply TEPCO with electricity generators

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 17:40:00 +0200

LONDON - Aggreko PLC said Tuesday it is dispatching electricity generators to Tokyo to help restore power sup...

Marsh Webcast April 13—After the Earthquake: Supply Chain Resiliency in a Global Economy

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 17:40:00 +0200

(PR-inside.com) Supply chain disruptions continue in the wake of the devastating March 11 earthquake, tsunami, and ensuing nuclear crisis in Japan. Despite the economic consequences from a string of recent catastrophic events, many organizations’ plans to manage through resulting supply chain disruptions remain inadequate.

EU commission president moves to allay fears over Japanese food imports

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 17:35:00 +0200

Commission president José Manuel Barroso has moved to allay fears about food imported to the EU from Japan

Japan funds find favor post-quake

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

Japan-focused equity funds are gaining popularity based on the belief that a recent sharp drop in Japanese shares in response to the March 11 earthquake and tsunami has made the Tokyo market undervalued and poised for a rebound. According to FnGuide, a fund data service provider, Japan funds saw inflows of 1.

In Japan, radioactive water at 5 million times legal limit

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 17:19:00 +0200

The operator of Japan's crippled nuclear power plant said on Tuesday it had found water with 5 million times the legal limit of radioactivity as it struggles for a fourth week to contain the world's biggest nuclear disaster in quarter of a century.

Japan sets new radiation safety level for seafood

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 17:17:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) The government set its first radiation safety standards for fish Tuesday after Japan's tsunami-ravaged nuclear plant reported radioactive contamination in nearby seawater measuring at several million times the legal limit. The plant operator insisted that the radiation will rapidly disperse and that it poses no immediate danger, .

iPhone 5 release date: big buzz, few facts

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 17:16:00 +0200

Japan sets safety limit for radiation in fish

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 17:05:00 +0200

Japan imposed a legal limit on Tuesday for radioactive iodine in fish, as the operator of the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant pumped toxic water into the Pacific Ocean for a second day.

Japan's blackouts challenge businesses hurting after quake

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 17:01:00 +0200

First come the blackouts, then come the blues ... at least from worried business owners in disaster-hit Japan.

Couple survives disaster honeymoon

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:58:00 +0200

Honeymoons aren't always easy for newlyweds, but one couple from Sweden has had to deal with six natural disasters.

Osu Mantse and people pray for Japan

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:57:00 +0200

Osu Mantse Nii Okwei Kinka Dowuona VI, the elders and people of Osu have held special traditional prayers for the government and people of Japan in respect of the recent disaster that hit Japan.

Couple survives disaster honeymoon

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:53:00 +0200

Honeymoons aren't always easy for newlyweds, but one couple from Sweden has had to deal with six natural disasters.

Singapore's manufacturing PMI up marginally in March

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:36:00 +0200

SINGAPORE: Singapore's manufacturing economy expanded marginally in March, said the Singapore Institute of Purchasing & Materials Management (SIPMM).

Japan plant operator offers "consolation" payments

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:36:00 +0200

TOKYO - The operator of a stricken Japanese nuclear plant has offered "consolation" payments to 10 nearby municipalities whose residents have been forced to evacuate, the company said Tuesday.

Japan sets safety limit for radiation in fish

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:16:00 +0200

Japan on Tuesday imposed a legal limit for radioactive iodine in fish, as the operator of the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant pumped toxic water into the Pacific Ocean for a second day.

Calm before the storm: Historic film shows cable car ride down San Francisco street just days before 1906 tragic earthquake

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:12:00 +0200

Millions of people have been viewing one of the first 35mm films ever taken - of a ride down a San Francisco street just four days before the devastating California earthquake of 1906.

UPDATE1: Japan defends radioactive water disposal, vows to fully inform world

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:08:00 +0200

TOKYO - Japan defended Tuesday its dumping of massive low-level radioactive water from the crisis-hit Fukush...

'Iran ready to supply fuel to Japan'

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:08:00 +0200

Iranian Ambassador to Japan Abbas Araqchi says Iran is ready to provide fuel for Japan which is struggling with energy problems, after a massive earthquake and an ensuing tsunami

UPDATE1: Latest casualty figures for March 11 quake, tsunami

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:08:00 +0200

TOKYO - The following are the latest casualty figures related to the earthquake and tsunami that hit northea...

US Military Plays Key Role in Post-Tsunami Clean-up

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:50:00 +0200

In small but devastated community of Ishinomaki, US Marines are cleaning up and, hopefully, boosting morale

OECD: Growth improving for US, major economies

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:47:00 +0200

PARIS (AP) — The outlook for economic growth in the United States and other major economies has brightened and should hit an annual rate of 3 percent in the first half of 2011, the OECD said Tuesday. The Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development says the improvement for six major economies — the U.

Back fur good: Tsunami dog who survived three weeks on a house out at sea finally reunited with owner

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:25:00 +0200

Members of the Japan Coast Guard spotted the stricken pet - who had drifted nearly 2km offshore - during an aerial search of the area.

Expats lend a hand in Japan, 'guerrilla-style'

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:24:00 +0200

A number of expats-turned volunteers have dropped their day jobs in Japan and pitched in to help their adopted country recover from the devastation.

Japan: hectic days are now the routine

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:22:00 +0200

By Kathy Mueller in Japan Life has become routine, in days which are anything but. The medical teams of the Japanese Red Cross Society gather each morning to receive their missions and destinations for the day.

MonaVie Supports American Red Cross Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Efforts

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:11:00 +0200

SALT LAKE CITY - (Business Wire) MonaVie , maker of premier acai berry juice–based nutrition and energy drink products, announced that it has joined the American Red Cross to help the thousands devastated by the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on March 11.

Radioactive water at 5 mln times legal limit found at Japan plant

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:09:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - The operator of Japan's crippled nuclear power plant said on Tuesday it had found water with 5 million times the legal limit of radioactivity as it struggles for a fourth week to contain the world's biggest nuclear disaster in quarter of a century.

Japan's nuclear plant operator finds highly radioactive water

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:09:00 +0200

Japan sets new radiation safety level for seafood

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:04:00 +0200

The government set its first radiation safety standards for fish Tuesday after Japan's tsunami-ravaged nuclear plant reported radioactive contamination ...

Japan sets safety limit for radiation in fish

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:01:00 +0200

TOKYO - Japan imposed a legal limit Tuesday for radioactive iodine in fish, as the operator of the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant pumped toxic water into the Pacific Ocean for a second day.

Minister apologizes for sea contamination

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:54:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 5 (UPI) -- A Japanese minister apologized for raising concern over the dumping of low-level radioactive water from the quake-crippled Fukushima nuclear plant in the seas.

Japan sets new radiation safety level for seafood

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:54:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) The government set its first radiation safety standards for fish April 5 after Japan's tsunami-ravaged nuclear plant reported radioactive contamination in nearby seawater measuring at several million times the legal limit.

Samsung's profit may disappoint but chip outlook positive

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:53:00 +0200

SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics, the world's top maker of memory chips and flat screens, is likely to report a third consecutive quarterly drop in earnings for the January-March period, hit by tumbling prices of flat screens and TVs.

Softbank's CEO donating ¥10 billion to Japan's quake-affected region

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:52:00 +0200

Softbank already stepped up to the plate by offering gratis handsets to earthquake orphans following the horrific events that transpired last month, but now the outfit's CEO is doing one better. 10 billion will be leaving Masayoshi Son (admittedly deep) pockets in order to "support the region and....

Beady Eye Cover The Beatles

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:41:00 +0200

Liam Gallagher and Co. take on "Across The Universe" Liam Gallagher has recorded a cover version of The Beatles' "Across The Universe" in a bid to boost his band's fundraising efforts for disaster-hit Japan. The singer recently recorded the track with his group Beady Eye at London's famed Abbey Road....

U.S. radiation levels from Japan very low

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:39:00 +0200

WASHINGTON, April 5 (UPI) -- Though air monitors in the United States recovered more nuclear material from a crippled Japanese nuclear plant, there is no U.S. health concern, the EPA said. Radiation levels near Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear plant...

Plant closures loom at Toyota's N. America plants

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:34:00 +0200

A Toyota Motor Corp. spokesman said Monday it's inevitable that the company will have to shut down its North American factories due to shortages of parts from Japan.

Japan death toll exceeds 12,300

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:30:00 +0200

The death toll from the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan now exceeds 12,300 and 15,000 more people remain unaccounted for. An estimated 200 buildings have been damaged.

UK economy 'to grow more slowly'

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:20:00 +0200

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development cuts its growth forecast for the UK's economy for the second quarter of 2011.

Nuclear fears spark tests at Fukushima schools

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:17:00 +0200

Radiation levels in school playgrounds in the Fukushima area are being checked to try to reassure parents their children are safe. Reports of high radioactivity beyond the exclusion zone surrounding the stricken nuclear plant have raised fears that authorities are eager to allay. Yet 7.

My LifePlan® Launches Intelligent Survival Initiatives

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:11:00 +0200

RAVENNA, Ohio - (Business Wire) My LifePlan, a emerging provider of emergency services, today announced the release of its Intelligent Survival Initiatives™ (ISI). A first in disaster response, ISI is designed to provide proactive intelligent information services for emergency and large-scale disasters.

Japan's ocean radiation hits 7.5 million times legal limit

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:08:00 +0200

High readings in fish prompt the government to establish a maximum level for safe consumption.The operator of Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant said Tuesday that it had found radioactive iodine at 7.5 million times the legal limit in a seawater sample taken near the facility, and government....

U.S. radiation levels from Japan very low

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:52:00 +0200

WASHINGTON, April 5 (UPI) -- Though air monitors in the United States recovered more nuclear material from a crippled Japanese nuclear plant, there is no U.S. health concern, the EPA said.

Back fur good: Tsunami dog who survived three weeks on a house out at sea finally reunited with owner

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:47:00 +0200

Members of the Japan Coast Guard spotted the stricken pet - who had drifted nearly 2km offshore - during an aerial search of the area.

National › Japan says dumping radioactive water in ocean doesn't violate law

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:44:00 +0200

The Japanese government on Tuesday defended its dumping of massive low-level radioactive water from the crisis-hit Fukushima nuclear plant, saying the action does not violate…

Cars after Japan's quake: Toyota, Nissan, and Honda plan to restart production

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:42:00 +0200

Despite the huge difficulties the Japanese car industry is facing, analysts say automakers will be able to recover in the year ahead.

Japan sets seafood radiation safety level after sea water contaminated

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:42:00 +0200

Nuclear plant operator insists radiation will rapidly disperse and that it poses no immediate danger

With tech power in hand, Google's crisis response team gears up for all emergencies

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:40:00 +0200

Google has a crisis response team working round the clock monitoring the emergencies and coming out with unique applications to cater the affected people anywhere in the world. Person finder was launched within 72 hours of earthquake hitting Haiti. For New Zealand it didn’t take more than three hours, and for Japan, it was just two hours.

OECD sees outlook improving for major economies

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:36:00 +0200

PARIS (AP) — The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development says the outlook for economic growth in the United States and other major economies has brightened since its last reading, thanks to accelerating private investment and trade. The Paris-based OECD says six major economies — also....

Slow growth forecast for UK economy

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:30:00 +0200

4/5/2011 - 11:35:23 AM Influential think-tank the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) believes the UK’s economy will grow more slowly over the next quarter than that of any other G7 country apart from catastrophe-stricken Japan.

Japan sets fish radiation limits

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:30:00 +0200

4/5/2011 - 12:16:41 PM The Japanese government has set its first radiation safety standards for fish after a tsunami-ravaged nuclear plant reported radioactive contamination in nearby sea water measuring several million times the legal limit. The Fukushima plant operator insisted that the radiation....

Japan sets fish radiation limits

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:28:00 +0200

The Japanese government has set its first radiation safety standards for fish after a tsunami-ravaged nuclear plant reported radioactive contamination in nearby sea water measuring several million times the legal limit.

Quake to cut Japan growth sharply, pickup in Q3: OECD

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:27:00 +0200

PARIS - Japanese growth will be hit sharply by last month's devastating earthquake but the economy should begin to pick up again in the third quarter as reconstruction kicks in, the OECD said Tuesday.

Japan's TEPCO at new low on radioactive water dump

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:27:00 +0200

TOKYO - Shares in the operator of Japan's crippled nuclear plant plunged to a new low Tuesday after Tokyo Electric Power Co. started pumping radioactive water into the sea as part of emergency operations.

Japan sets fish radiation limits

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:24:00 +0200

Fifth European shipment of aid on its way to Japan

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:20:00 +0200

Today, 4 April in the morning, a fifth shipment of European in-kind assistance was sent to Japan, composed of 26 tons of food, tents, sleeping bags, clothes, gloves and rubber boots. The cost free flight was provided by AeroLogic, a joint venture of DHL Express and Lufthansa Cargo.

Japan radiation leak prompts new seafood law

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:18:00 +0200

Japanese gov't sets maximum safe level of radiation for fish after seawater tests 7 million times higher than allowed

Japan sets fish radiation limits

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:10:00 +0200

Japan sets new radiation safety level for seafood

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:06:00 +0200

The government set its first radiation safety standards for fish Tuesday after Japan's tsunami-ravaged nuclear plant reported radioactive contamination in nearby seawater measuring at several million times the legal limit. The plant operator insisted that the radiation will rapidly disperse and that....

UPDATE2: Ex-PM Koizumi not in favor of DPJ-proposed grand coalition gov't

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:06:00 +0200

TOKYO - Former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi on Tuesday voiced opposition to the idea of Japan's main opp...

March business confidence index undergoes 2nd-sharpest dive

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:06:00 +0200

TOKYO - The index for Japanese companies' business confidence in March posted the second-sharpest-ever month...

Japan sets fish radiation limits

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:55:00 +0200

Japan Sets New Radiation Safety Level For seafood

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:54:00 +0200

The government set its first radiation safety standards for fish after Japan's tsunami-ravaged nuclear plant reported radioactive contamination in nearby seawater measuring several million times the legal limit. The plant operator insists the radiation will rapidly disperse and poses no immediate danger.

Japan sets fish radiation limits

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:53:00 +0200

Japan sets fish radiation limits

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:34:00 +0200

Japan sets new radiation safety level for seafood

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:14:00 +0200

Radioactive Materials Found in Fish Near Stricken Japan Nuclear Plant

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:02:00 +0200

Japanese authorities reported they found unusually high levels of radioactive materials in fish caught about 80 kilometers from a stricken nuclear plant.

Japan sets new radiation safety level for seafood

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:57:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — The government set its first radiation safety standards for fish Tuesday after Japan's tsunami-ravaged nuclear plant reported radioactive contamination in nearby seawater measuring at several million times the legal limit. The plant operator insisted that the radiation will rapidly....

Miyagi photographer captures ferocity of tsunami

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:34:00 +0200

MINAMISANRIKU, Japan - A town office building in Minamisanriku, Miyagi Prefecture, was engulfed by a tsunami on March 11, 2...

Japan defends radioactive water disposal, vows to fully inform world

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:34:00 +0200

TOKYO - Japan defended Tuesday its dumping of massive low-level radioactive water from the crisis-hit Fukush...

UPDATE1: Ex-PM Koizumi not in favor of DPJ-proposed grand coalition gov't

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:34:00 +0200

TOKYO - Former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi on Tuesday voiced opposition to the idea of Japan's main opp...

Japan nuke firm offers 'condolence money'

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:31:00 +0200

The operator of Japan's crippled nuclear power plant started paying "condolence money" Tuesday to victims of the worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl as highly radioactive water continued to pour into the sea.

Japan honours fire-fighter hero

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:26:00 +0200

Residents of Otsuchi, near the quake epicentre in Japan, vividly recall the eerie sound of a warning bell and salute a fireman for his sacrifice.

Tokyo Electric shares at 60-year low as it pumps radioactive water into the sea(update)

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:23:00 +0200

TOKYO: Shares of Tokyo Electric Power Co. Inc., the utility known as TEPCO that operates the plant, have been in a free fall since the disaster, nose-diving a staggering 80 percent. On Tuesday, the stock hit its lowest point in 60 years after dropping 17 percent.

Market lower at midday

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:23:00 +0200

Taking a breather after a week of making gains, the local bourse was in consolidation mode, and was down 2.4 points to 1,553.08.

Quake to force shutdown of all US Toyota plants

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:13:00 +0200

Temporary closures due to lack of parts coming from tsunami-ravaged Japan will affect 25,000 American workers

Global economy to expand 4.5 pct in 2012: Peterson Institute

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:06:00 +0200

Global economy is forecast to grow by a solid pace of 4.3 percent this year and 4.5 percent next year, the Washington-based Peterson Institute for International Economics said here on Monday. The unrest in North Africa and the Middle East, the spike of world oil and commodity prices and the....

Japan riles Korea with textbook timing

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:03:00 +0200

Japan's decision to approve textbooks asserting sovereignty over the disputed Dokdo or Takeshima islands appears unfortunate. Sympathy over its earthquake and tsunami was easing enmity among Koreans towards their former colonial ruler. Yet Tokyo had little choice; it had to harden its stance on....

Indian disaster force lends a hand in Japan

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 10:58:00 +0200

It's been just one week and a small group of young men from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is already making its presence felt in the tsunami-struck town of Onagawa in Japan. In a small but significant manner, the 46-member Indian contingent, which landed in Japan on March 28, almost....

Tokyo Elec: want to avoid rolling blackouts in summer

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 10:51:00 +0200

05 Apr 2011 06:13 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, April 5 (Reuters) - Tokyo Electric Power Co , the operator of Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear plant, said on Tuesday it wants to avoid having to impose rolling power blackouts in summer. An earthquake and tsunami on March 11 knocked out a big....

Japan nuke plant spews more radiation into sea

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 10:04:00 +0200

Radiation in seawater at the shoreline off Japan's tsunami-ravaged nuclear power plant has measured several million times the legal limit over the past few days, though officials contended Tuesday that the contamination still does not pose an immediate danger.

INPEX Chiba District Office: The Great East Japan Earthquake (the fourth report)

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 09:50:00 +0200

5 April, 2011 -- INPEX CORPORATION confirmed that its Chiba District Office has returned to normal natural gas production operations since April 3rd, 2011 after the completion of repair work of minor damage found in the production facility of natural gas dissolved water.

Absent Seve in Masters hearts, minds and menu

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 09:48:00 +0200

AUGUSTA, Georgia – On the verge of a wide-open Masters that Seve Ballesteros would have loved, the Spanish golf legend was honored in the Champions Dinner menu selections of defending champion Phil Mickelson.

Japan Charity Event In Budapest, Legends Sport Bar, 7 April

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 09:37:00 +0200

On March 11, 2011, a powerful 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the east coast of Honshu, Japan, followed by a powerful tsunami. Hundreds of thousands have been displaced from their homes and the death toll in Miyagi prefecture alone is predicted to reach more than 10,000.

Space know-how 'can help predict' natural disasters

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 09:34:00 +0200

Space technology and exploration could be used to help mitigate loss of life and damage caused by natural disasters, a conference in Brussels was told

Japan radiation dump drives TEPCO shares down

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 09:30:00 +0200

Shares in the operator of Japan's crippled nuclear plant plunged Tuesday after Tokyo Electric Power Co. started pumping radioactive water into the sea as part of emergency operations.

Japan nuclear plant still spewing radiation into sea

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 09:25:00 +0200

The operator of a tsunami-disabled nuclear plant says radiation measuring several million times the legal limit has leaked into the sea over the past few days.

Honda's Philippine plant cuts production by half

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 09:23:00 +0200

Honda Cars Philippines Inc. says it is reducing its auto production by half because of difficulties in getting spare parts from earthquake-stricken Japan.

Japan to release radioactive water into sea

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 09:18:00 +0200

Fukushima plant begins to discharge 11,500 tonnes of water into Pacific to make space for more highly contaminated liquid The operator of Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant has started breaking its own regulations by discharging 11,500 tonnes of contaminated water into the Pacific to make space for more highly radioactive liquid.

Japan: Operation Tomodachi: day-by-day updates of relief efforts, April 2, 3, 2011

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 09:17:00 +0200

(Extract) Sunday, April 3, 2011 150 additional Sailors and Marines from the USS Essex Amphibious Ready Group and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit join the 187-member team on the island of Oshima.

AmeriCares Emergency Airlift of Medical Supplies Arrives in Japan to Aid Disaster Survivors Update, April 4, 2011

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 09:17:00 +0200

AmeriCares emergency airlift of medical aid arrived in Tokyo on Monday, April 4. The relief shipment, sent from AmeriCares warehouse in Connecticut at the invitation of the Japanese government, is headed north for distribution to help survivors of the worst natural disaster in the nation's history.

W Doha organizes fund-raising Charity Walk to collect funds for Japan

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 09:07:00 +0200

W Talents have been so moved by W Doha’s donation to Japan earthquake victims earlier this week of QR 80,000, which was handed over to the Japanese Ambassador at W by Safak Guvenc, General Manager W Doha, that they organized their own fund-raising initiative.

Brent Surges above Pre-Crisis Level of 120

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 09:07:00 +0200

Oil prices rallied despite a rather quiet trading session yesterday. Brent crude prices rose above 120 for the first time since August 2008 as tensions in Libya continued, threatening prolonged disruption in oil output. In Japan, radiation problems persisted and the government said it may take months to stop the leak.

Sports › Ishikawa confident about 3rd shot at Masters

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 09:06:00 +0200

After making his pledge to donate all of his earnings in 2011 to the victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in his country,…

Confusion over Toyota US shutdown

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:54:00 +0200

There is confusion over whether Toyota will temporarily halt car production in the US because of parts shortages following the Japan earthquake.

Death toll reaches 12,321 from great quake-tsunami in Japan

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:51:00 +0200

The National Police Agency said on Tuesday that the March 11 earthquake and tsunami have left 12,321 people dead and 15,347 others unaccounted for in Japan by 10:00 a. m. local time (0100 GMT). A 9.0-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific coastal areas of northeastern and eastern Japan on March 11, triggering enormous tsunami.

Gilani invites Japanese investors to Pakistan

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:47:00 +0200

ISLAMABAD, April 4 (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said on Monday that Pakistan offers lucrative business-friendly environment for foreign investors and urged Japanese investors to benefit from the incentives.Talking to outgoing Ambassador of Japan Chihiro Atsumi here at the PM House,....

S. Korea expresses radiation fears

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:27:00 +0200

SEOUL: South Korea has expressed concern to Japan about its pumping of radioactive water into the ocean to help stabilise a crippled nuclear plant, a report said Tuesday.

Japan heading into recession: survey

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:26:00 +0200

The economic fallout from Japan's biggest ever recorded earthquake, a tsunami and a nuclear crisis will push the nation into recession in the coming months, according to a survey.

Confusion over Toyota US halt

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:24:00 +0200

There's confusion over whether Toyota will temporarily halt car production in the United States because of parts shortages following the Japanese earthquake.

Filipino students smear US Embassy with paint

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:16:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- Students protesting the participation of American troops in military exercises in the Philippines have smeared paint on a seal of the U.S. Embassy in Manila. Protesters from the left-wing League of Filipino Student...

Heart attack rate ups post-Katrina

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:16:00 +0200

NEW ORLEANS, April 4, (RTRS): New Orleans residents were found to have three times the rate of heart attacks four years after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina than before the storm and levee break that flooded the city, according to a study pres...

Japan seen heading into recession: survey

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 07:52:00 +0200

Economic fallout from Japan s biggest ever recorded earthquake, a tsunami and a nuclear crisis will push nation into recession in coming months, a survey of economists said Tuesday.

Japan says not seeking exemption from Kyoto CO2 pledge

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 07:49:00 +0200

05 Apr 2011 04:52 Source: reuters // Reuters * Report that Tokyo seeking exemption dismissed as groundless * Kyoto pledges 6 pct of 1990 emission levels in 2008-2012 * Longer-term target of 25 pct cut by 2020 may be reviewed (Adds details, background) By Risa Maeda TOKYO, April 5 (Reuters) - Japan....

Australia's commerce crashes into shortfall as coal exports remain dammed up

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 07:37:00 +0200

As overseas sale of coal remained blocked by severe floods in Queensland, Australia announced a first monthly trade deficit since March 2010 in February.

Politics › Time not ripe to form grand coalition gov't, Komeito chief says

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 07:33:00 +0200

The head of Japan's second-biggest opposition party said Tuesday that the time is not ripe for Prime Minister Naoto Kan's ruling party to form a…

Officials of Chongryon Encourage Koreans in Quake-Stricken Areas

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 07:32:00 +0200

Pyongyang, April 4 (KCNA) -- Officials of the Central Standing Committee of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan (Chongryon) on March 28 met and encouraged the chairmen of the Miyagi, Fukushima, Iwate and Ibaraki Prefectural Headquarters of Chongryon hit by the earthquake and the ensuing tsunami.

South Korea expresses concern about toxic water dump

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 07:23:00 +0200

South Korea has expressed concern to Japan over the release of radioactive water by Tokyo Electric Power Co. into the Pacific Ocean from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, Yonhap News Agency reported Tuesday, citing South Korean foreign ministry officials.

Tokyo stocks tumble after report of radioactive water dumping

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 07:23:00 +0200

Tokyo stocks fell Tuesday morning on fresh concerns over Japan's nuclear crisis after reports that low-level radioactive water was poured into the sea from a quake-crippled power plant as an emergency measure. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average lost 112.17 points, or 1.15 percent, from Monday to 9,606.

Asian shares mixed as Japan crisis drags on

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 07:15:00 +0200

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian markets were mixed Tuesday as Japan's inability to tame a nuclear crisis led to the drastic decision to dump radioactive water into the sea, and companies experienced production problems amid supply and power interruptions. Oil prices hovered above $108 a barrel in Asia as....

Japan seen heading into recession

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 07:08:00 +0200

JAPAN'S recent earthquake, a tsunami and a nuclear crisis will push it into recession in coming months, a survey of economists said.

Japan denies seeking waiver from Kyoto targets

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 07:07:00 +0200

Japan on Tuesday denied a report that it would ask for an exemption from binding Kyoto climate pledges, which expire next year.

Release of radioactive water by Japan worries S Koreans

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 07:06:00 +0200

SEOUL: South Korea has expressed its concern to Japan over the release of radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant crippled by the killer earthquake and tsunami last month, Yonhap News Agency reported foreign ministry officials as saying here Tuesday.

Japan expects brief recession following triple disaster

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 07:06:00 +0200

TOKYO: The economic fallout from Japan's biggest-ever recorded earthquake, a tsunami and a nuclear crisis will push the nation into recession in the coming months, a survey of economists said Tuesday.

Time not ripe to form grand coalition gov't, Komeito chief says

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 07:02:00 +0200

TOKYO - The head of Japan's second-biggest opposition party said Tuesday that the time is not ripe for Prime...

S. Korea expresses concern at TEPCO's release of radioactive water

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 07:02:00 +0200

SEOUL - South Korea has expressed concern to Japan over the release of radioactive water by Tokyo Electric P...

Softbank Chief in Record Donation for Disaster Victims

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 06:53:00 +0200

Softbank president Son Jung-ui, or Masayoshi Son, announced on Sunday he will donate 10 billion yen and his remaining salary as a president of the company until his retirement from 2011 to help the victims of the earthquake and tsunami that ravaged Japan on March 11. Son's salary in 2009 ...

Japan denies seeking waiver from Kyoto targets

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 06:42:00 +0200

TOKYO: Japan on Tuesday denied a report that it would ask for an exemption from binding Kyoto climate pledges, which expire next year.

Japan seen heading into recession: survey

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 06:42:00 +0200

TOKYO: The economic fallout from Japan's biggest ever recorded earthquake, a tsunami and a nuclear crisis will push the nation into recession in the coming months, a survey of economists said Tuesday.

Sea of trouble: Japan dumps toxic water into the Pacific

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 06:26:00 +0200

Tokyo Electric Power Company began dumping over 11,000 tons of radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant on Monday , mostly to make room in storage containers for increasing amounts of far more contaminated runoff.

Softbank CEO vows to donate US$120 mil. to tsunami victims

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 06:25:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japan Internet conglomerate Softbank Corp. said Monday its CEO Masayoshi Son will donate US$120 million of his personal wealth plus his salary until he retires to help tsunami victims.

Japan voters want coalition to handle nuclear crisis: poll

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 06:25:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Nearly two-thirds of Japanese voters believe the ruling Democratic Party should form a coalition with the main opposition to better handle a prolonged nuclear crisis and recovery effort after a huge earthquake and tsunami, an opinion poll published late on Sunday showed.

Powerful Earthquake in Japan

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 05:55:00 +0200

The Japanese government has said the damage from the disaster could total $310 billion © REUTERS/ Carlos Barria Powerful Earthquake in Japan Some 10,000 people are feared to have been killed by a powerful earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on Friday.

Should rural towns in Japan be rebuilt

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 05:55:00 +0200

Today, one tree stands. The rest of the pines lie on the ground or washed out to sea, victims of the tsunami that crashed into the coast March 11 following an earthquake and wiped out dozens of ...

Ishinomaki fisherman recalls surviving March 11 quake, tsunami

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 05:32:00 +0200

ISHINOMAKI, Japan - Makoto Endo, a 69-year-old fisherman farming scallops and silver salmon, was working to extend ropes...

Latest casualty figures for March 11 quake, tsunami

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 05:32:00 +0200

TOKYO - The following are the latest casualty figures related to the earthquake and tsunami that hit northea...

UPDATE1: 1st lottery for temporary housing held in Rikuzentakata

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 05:32:00 +0200

RIKUZENTAKATA, Japan - The first lottery for temporary housing units following the March 11 killer earthquake and tsunami w...

Radiation tests in Japan schools

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 05:29:00 +0200

Officials in the Fukushima region of Japan start an emergency programme to measure radiation levels in school playgrounds.

Best pictures from the past 24 hours

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 05:23:00 +0200

An Afghan protestor steps on the remnants of a burning effigy of the American pastor, Terry Jones, during a demonstration in Shinwar, Nangarhar province, east of Kabul, Afghanistan. Protests erupted in Afghanistan again Monday against a U.S. Florida pastor's burning of the Koran.

Japan nuke plant dumps radioactive water in sea

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 05:20:00 +0200

Workers were pumping more than 3 million gallons of contaminated water from Japan's tsunami-ravaged nuclear power complex into the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday.

Honda halves Philippine output after Japan quake

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 05:17:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines - Japan's Honda Motor Co. said Tuesday it was cutting April output by half at its Philippine assembly plant due to parts shortages caused by the massive March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #13: Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 05:15:00 +0200

In line with the ongoing medical relief, AMDA has started to shift its relief activities to rehabilitative assistance after three weeks have passed since the earthquake struck. AMDA President, Dr. Shigeru Suganami, who worked in the afflicted site (Iwate Pref.) until Apr.

Asian shares lower as Japan crisis drags on

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 05:12:00 +0200

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian markets were mostly lower Tuesday, Japan's inability to tame a nuclear crisis cast a shadow over investment sentiment. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index dropped 1.2 percent to 9,606.72, amid frantic — and unsuccessful — efforts to control a radioactive leak at a nuclear plant....

Flat panel makers unlikely to see Q2 growth: analyst

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 04:53:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The flat panel industry will not likely see significant growth in the second quarter this year because of the convergence of many negative factors, an analyst said yesterday.

No speedboats in exercise to avoid embarrassment: MND

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 04:53:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The Ministry of National Defense (MND) has decided to keep military speedboats from sailing in the Danshui river during an annual live-fire drill set to take place later this month, local media reported yesterday.

7 days, 7 earthquakes: Fijians shaken but not stirred

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 04:50:00 +0200

SUVA: Fiji's Mineral Resources Department has explained the current series of tremors occurring in the Fiji region is a normal occurrence in the island nation's earthquake zone, Xinhua news agency reported, citing the Fiji Broadcasting Commission report on its website Tuesday.

Japan ambassador calls on Gilani

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 04:40:00 +0200

ISLAMABAD (INP): Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said that high level visits and exchange of Parliamentary delegations help to strengthen the people ...

Business › 25 countries, regions restrict food imports from Japan over radiation fears

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 04:31:00 +0200

At least 25 countries and regions have restricted imports of farm and other food products from Japan in response to leaks of radioactive substances from…

Radioactive water pumped into sea

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 04:15:00 +0200

Workers have began pumping more than three million gallons of contaminated water from Japan's tsunami-ravaged nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean, freeing storage space for even more highly radioactive water that has hampered efforts to stabilise the reactors.

Japan to seek waiver from Kyoto targets: Report

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 04:10:00 +0200

Japan will request an exemption from its commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions under the Kyoto Protocol that expires next year, a report said on Tuesday.

Japan to seek waiver from Kyoto targets

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 04:06:00 +0200

JAPAN will request an exemption from its commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions under the Kyoto Protocol that expires next year.

Japanese Minister Thanks U.S. Service Members

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 04:05:00 +0200

Japanese Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa today boarded the USS Ronald Reagan to thank U.S. service members for their help since a magnitude 9.0 earthquake and the tsunami it caused struck Japan on March 11.

Army Medicine Supports Operation Tomodachi

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 04:05:00 +0200

Medical assets from the Western Regional Medical Command supported the efforts of U.S. Army North in the evacuation of thousands of military Family members following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, and the subsequent threat of radiation exposure there.

U.S., Philippine Forces to Kick Off Annual Exercise

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 04:05:00 +0200

U.S. and Philippine forces will kick off Balikatan, their annual bilateral training exercise, tomorrow in the Philippines, though in a slightly scaled-down form.

1st lottery for temporary housing held in Rikuzentakata

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 04:01:00 +0200

RIKUZENTAKATA, Japan - The first lottery for temporary housing units following the March 11 killer earthquake and tsunami w...

Should rural towns in Japan be rebuilt?

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 03:58:00 +0200

Rikuzentakata and towns along Japan's coastline were home to elderly populations. Now, they face the question of how or whether to rebuild. ...

EDITORIAL: Sumo must clean up its act to regain faith of fans

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 03:49:00 +0200

The match-fixing scandal that shook the professional sumo community down to its roots reached a climax last week. The Japan Sumo Association announced disciplinary action Friday against 23 wrestlers and elders who were found to have been involved in fixing bouts. Most of them were advised to retire.

Softbank head pledges 10 billion yen to earthquake relief

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 03:49:00 +0200

Softbank Corp. President Masayoshi Son, 53, said Sunday that he will donate 10 billion yen ($118.8 million) of his own money to earthquake relief efforts. The president of Japan's major cellphone service provider also said he will donate his entire salary from fiscal 2011 until he retires. His salary in fiscal 2009 was about 108 million yen.

Nikkei up on yen, Wall St but uncertainty weighs

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 03:49:00 +0200

Japan's Nikkei stock average nudged higher on Monday but struggled to extend gains as uncertainty over Japan's economic outlook and a prolonged nuclear safety crisis curbed enthusiasm on a weaker yen and a rise in U.S. shares after strong payrolls data. The Nikkei peaked at a session high of 9,808.

Quake, tsunami leave deep wounds to Japan's economy

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 03:49:00 +0200

The true scale of the destruction to Japan's economy wrought by the March 11 earthquake and the Fukushima nuclear crisis is starting to become apparent, with some communities facing a reconstruction effort compared to that following World War II. More than three weeks since the Great East Japan....

A firefighter takes the first bath in a waste drum 10 days after the Great East Japan Earthquake at a temple ground in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture. (Soichiro Yamamoto)

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 03:49:00 +0200

Fishing and farming families who chose to remain behind in their tsunami-devastated communities are slowly moving forward. Using scraps picked from the endless amount of debris, fishing out equipment from the rubble and holding onto a sense of sharing, they are steadily rebuilding their shattered communities.

MLB/ Matsui reaches milestone in first hit with the A's

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 03:49:00 +0200

OAKLAND -- Oakland A's slugger Hideki Matsui recorded his 2,500th career hit from his combined playing days in Japan and the United States on Sunday after hitting a double in his first at-bat in a 7-1 victory against the Seattle Mariners at the Coliseum. In the second inning, Matsui blasted a double to left inside the foul line.

Google's Person Finder helps locate loved ones in Japan

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 03:46:00 +0200

More than three weeks after the quake and tsunami, and with a nuclear crisis that's still unfolding, the service is tracking about 607,000 records.Just about an hour after the magnitude 9 earthquake struck Japan on March 11, Google's Person Finder system was up and running, collecting records and....

Dog lost in tsunami reunited with owner

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 03:29:00 +0200

A dog that was rescued from a floating roof off Japan's tsunami-battered north-east coast was reunited with its owner.

Tanzania showcasing unique attractions

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 03:06:00 +0200

2011-04-03 San Fransisco Chronicle 0 He's a sensation in two countries. He's snarled traffic for miles. He's so popular that people have literally died waiting in line to see him. Ambilikile Mwasapile, a 76-year-old retired pastor in rural Tanzania , has been offering a herbal concoction that he....

Copper seen rising 17% to record on shortages

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 03:06:00 +0200

The metal may drop as low as $8,500 a tonne, or 10% from $9,440 at 11:15 am in London, before rebounding to $11,000 by December 31.

Broad Japan coalition possible post-disaster, not done deal

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 02:21:00 +0200

TOKYO: Japan’s two biggest parties look as though they might put aside bitter rivalry and join hands to recover from the devastation left by last month’s massive earthquake and tsunami, which triggered a nuclear crisis that is still far from under control.

Dog reunited with owner after tsunami rescue

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 02:17:00 +0200

A DOG rescued from drifting ocean debris immediately jumped to her owner and wagged her tail at their reunion more than three weeks after Japan’s tsunami.

Ishikawa on earthquake mission at Masters

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 02:16:00 +0200

AUGUSTA, Georgia – Teenage Japanese golf idol Ryo Ishikawa believes he can provide solace for those suffering back home following the March 11 earthquake by playing his best at this week's Masters.

Japan nuclear crisis: workers using newspaper and sawdust to block pipes

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:53:00 +0200

Japanese workers battling to stop a radioactive water leak into the Pacific from the beleaguered nuclear power plant have resorted to using newspaper and sawdust to try and block the pipes.

Indonesia issues tsunami warning after quake off Java

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:36:00 +0200

03 Apr 2011 21:32 Source: reuters // Reuters (Updates with quote) JAKARTA, April 4 (Reuters) - Indonesia's earthquake agency on Monday issued a tsunami warning after a 7.1 magnitude quake struck at about 300 kilometres (186 miles) off Cilacap on the south coast of Java island.

SNAPSHOT-Japan's nuclear crisis

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:36:00 +0200

03 Apr 2011 21:30 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, April 4 (Reuters) - Following are main developments after a massive earthquake and tsunami devastated northeast Japan and crippled a nuclear power station, raising the risk of an uncontrolled radiation leak.

Post-Katrina heart attack rate three-times higher -study

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:36:00 +0200

03 Apr 2011 21:20 Source: reuters // Reuters * Heart attack rate failed to subside between 2 and 4 yrs * Stress, psychiatric illnesses seen as factor By Bill Berkrot NEW ORLEANS, April 3 (Reuters) - New Orleans residents were found to have three times the rate of heart attacks four years after the....

Indonesia lifts tsunami warning after quake off Java

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:36:00 +0200

03 Apr 2011 22:28 Source: reuters // Reuters (Updates with lifting of tsunami warning) JAKARTA, April 4 (Reuters) - Indonesia's earthquake agency on Monday lifted a tsunami warning after a 7.1 magnitude quake struck off Cilacap on the south coast of Java island and caused panic among local residents.

Japan says it may take months to end radiation leaks

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:25:00 +0200

* Cracked pit one possible source of radiation leaks * More bodies recovered from tsunami-hit coast * Damages bill could top $300 billion TOKYO: Japan’s government warned on Sunday it may take months to stop radiation leaking from a nuclear plant crippled by a huge earthquake and tsunami, three....

Japan Finds Radioactive Water Leaking into Ocean

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:14:00 +0200

Nuclear safety officials say a newly discovered crack in Japan's damaged nuclear plant could be the source of radioactive water that is leaking into the ocean. Nuclear safety spokesman Hidehiko Nishiyama told reporters Saturday that the water could be leaking into the Pacific Ocean from a 20-cent...

Disaster movies are pulled from Japanese screens after tsunami

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:13:00 +0200

Indonesia issues tsunami warning after quake off Java

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:12:00 +0200

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia's earthquake agency on Monday issued a tsunami warning after a 7.1 magnitude quake struck at about 300 kilometres (186 miles) off Cilacap on the south coast of Java island.

Paper and sawdust plug nuclear leak

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:10:00 +0200

Workers at plant employ absorbent polymer that expands in contact with water, as officials warn crisis could drag on for months Where concrete has failed to prevent highly radioactive water pouring into the sea, workers at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant have shifted hope of plugging....

Crime › Neighborhood watch groups form as theft cases rise in disaster-torn regions

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:59:00 +0200

Like other towns and villages on the Pacific coast in northeastern Japan, the town of Onagawa in Miyagi Prefecture was devastated by the catastrophic tsunami…

Top in Category › Grand Hyatt Tokyo launches 'Smiles for All' campaign

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:59:00 +0200

The Grand Hyatt Tokyo, in response to March 11 earthquake and tsunami, has launched “Smiles for All,” a support project comprising fundraising activities for both…

Lifestyle › Life slowly returns to Japan's disaster zone

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:59:00 +0200

Bundled up against the wind, Junpei Endo gets off his bicycle, sets it on its kickstand and ponders the dusty mementos he has collected in…

National › Quake-relief donations total Y115.4 bil but no agreement yet on how to allocate it

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:59:00 +0200

Total donations received by the Japanese Red Cross Society and the Central Community Chest of Japan for people afflicted by the March 11 earthquake and…

Commentary › This is not a test

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:59:00 +0200

Before the devastating magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami hit Japan, its epicenter of Sendai was at the middle of another gripping event that rocked the…

Entertainment / Arts › Bicultural artists Emi Schemmer and Frankie Cihi launch movement of ...

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:59:00 +0200

If time was an object what would it be? If time was a painting, a photograph, a sketch, what would it show? “Time”... Is it…

Nuke woes in Japan seen lasting for months

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:53:00 +0200

TOKYO | Engineers pinned their hopes on chemicals, sawdust and shredded newspaper to stop highly radioactive water pouring into the ocean from Japan's tsunami-ravaged nuclear plant Sunday, as officials said it will take several months to bring the crisis under control, the first time they have provided a timetable.

Music fest for quake victims

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:20:00 +0200

RAIN failed to dampen the spirit of music lovers who turned up on Saturday to watch the Fiji Broadcasting Corporation's (FBC) Concert of Hope.

'Solar' bulb available locally

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:20:00 +0200

A BULB said to be the world's first solar-powered bulb is now available in Fiji thanks to the efforts of Savusavu-based distributor Bamboo Fiji.

Containing radiation in Japan may take months

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:19:00 +0200

Japan's government has warned that it may take months to stop radiation leaking from a nuclear plant, as more bodies were recovered in devastated areas of northeast Japan.

Temporary energy supplier Aggreko helps earthquake victims

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 23:39:00 +0200

Glasgow-based Aggreko will supply 200 megawatts of both gas and diesel-fired power - enough for 250,000 homes - to Tokyo Electric Power Company Incorporated (Tepco) for a minimum of a year from June.

Toyota Sees U.S. Shutdowns Amid Parts Shortages

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 23:39:00 +0200

Toyota said it's inevitable the company will be forced to shut down all of its North American factories because of parts shortages due to the earthquake that hit Japan. The temporary shutdowns are likely to take place later this month, affecting 25,000 workers, but no layoffs are expected, a spokesman said.

GLP shares rebound as concerns over Japan operations ease

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 23:23:00 +0200

SINGAPORE - Shares of mainboard-listed Global Logistic Properties (GLP) closed 3.1 per cent higher at S$1.98 yesterday as concerns eased about its operations in disaster-struck Japan. The rally, on a volume of about 31 million shares, brought...

The show doesn't always go on

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 23:23:00 +0200

Last month, members of the Esplanade staff were anxiously awaiting the arrival of Charlie Haden. The 73-year-old bass player's work with jazz greats like Ornette Coleman and Keith Jarrett, as well as his other feted collaborations, has made Haden one of...

God spared us tsunami, says Java resident

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 23:23:00 +0200

JAKARTA - A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit off Indonesia's main island of Java early yesterday, prompting the authorities to briefly issue a tsunami warning that sent thousands of residents fleeing to higher ground. There were no immediate...

How Japan's plight worsens global inflation

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 23:23:00 +0200

The economics of production is unpredictable. Just ask Steve Jobs. Stock analysts are buzzing about how Japan's unfolding crisis will affect production of iPhones and iPads. The country is a vital hub for everything from flash memory chips to...

Toyota to shut North American plants

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 23:21:00 +0200

Spokesman says closing is inevitable due to Japanese parts shortage; move likely later this month, but no layoffs expected

Dog swept away by Japan tsunami reunited with owner

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

TOKYO (Reuters) - A dog rescued from the rooftop of a house swept to sea by Japan's March 11 tsunami was reunited on Monday with her owner, who recognised her in television news coverage of the dog's rescue by coast guards.

Japan dumps radioactive water into sea

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 23:08:00 +0200

Japan has started dumping more than 10,000 tonnes of radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific.

Nuclear superpower Russia called in to help Japan

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:49:00 +0200

Japan unite after close shaves in tsunami Japan has asked nuclear superpower Russia to send a special radiation treatment ship used to decommission nuclear submarines to help in its fight to ...

Japan dumps radioactive water into sea

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:45:00 +0200

Japan has started dumping more than 10,000 tonnes of radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific.

Dog swept away by Japan tsunami reunited with owner

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:45:00 +0200

04 Apr 2011 19:57 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, April 5 (Reuters) - A dog rescued from the rooftop of a house swept to sea by Japan's March 11 tsunami was reunited on Monday with her owner, who recognised her in television news coverage of the dog's rescue by coast guards.

Japan parties say evacuees should be housed by end May -media

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:45:00 +0200

04 Apr 2011 19:13 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, April 5 (Reuters) - The Japanese government should aim to move evacuees from the March 11 earthquake and tsunami into temporary housing by the end of May, according to emergency measures proposed by a working-level group of officials from the....

Nuclear plant dumps radioactive water into sea

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:32:00 +0200

Workers freeing storage space for even more highly radioactive water at Japanese complex

Politics › Defense minister thanks U.S. military for humanitarian efforts

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:31:00 +0200

Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa expressed his gratitude to members of the U.S. military aboard the U.S. carrier Ronald Reagan on Monday for their involvement in…

National › Many in U.S., Britain, China describe Japanese as orderly after quake

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:31:00 +0200

A majority of people surveyed in the United States, Britain and China say the Japanese have reacted to the powerful March 11 earthquake and tsunami…

Entertainment › 389,000 attend Johnny's fundraiser in Shibuya

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:31:00 +0200

Johnny & Associates Inc held a fundraiser from April 1 to 3 for survivors of the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. The collection point in front…

Sports › Hasegawa ready to rumble in title defense

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:31:00 +0200

Hozumi Hasegawa was in a confident mood Monday as he gears up to defend his featherweight belt for the first time in a WBC world…

Politics › LDP chief says Japan must avoid general election due to quake

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:31:00 +0200

The head of Japan's biggest opposition party said Monday that Prime Minister Naoto Kan should not dissolve the lower house of parliament for a general…

Largest US dealer expects Japanese auto shortage

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:29:00 +0200

DETROIT (AP) — Cars made by Japanese manufacturers will be in short supply in showrooms this spring and summer because of last month's earthquake and tsunami, the head of the largest U.S. dealership chain said Monday. AutoNation Inc. CEO Mike Jackson said in an interview with The Associated Press....

U.S. dealers see looming shortage of Japanese autos

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 21:50:00 +0200

Cars made by Japanese manufacturers will be in short supply at showrooms this spring and summer because of last month's earthquake and tsunami, the head of the largest U.S. dealership chain said Monday. AutoNation Inc. AN-N CEO Mike Jackson said in an interview with The Associated Press that....

Radioactive water dumped into sea

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 21:30:00 +0200

Workers at Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant dump water with low levels of contamination into the sea so more highly radioactive water can be stored.

Plant closures loom at Toyota's N. America plants

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 21:26:00 +0200

A Toyota Motor Corp. spokesman said Monday it's inevitable that the company will have to shut down its North American factories due to shortages of parts from Japan.

Japan nuke plant dumps radioactive water into sea

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 21:26:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) Workers began pumping more than 3 million gallons of contaminated water from Japan's tsunami-ravaged nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean on Monday, freeing storage space for even more highly radioactive water that has hampered efforts to stabilize the reactors.

Toyota: N. American plant closures likely in April

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 21:23:00 +0200

Toyota Motor Corp. said Monday that it's inevitable the company will be forced to shut down all of its North American factories because of parts shortages due to the earthquake that hit Japan.

Toyota: N. American plant closures likely in April

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 21:19:00 +0200

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Toyota Motor Corp. said Monday that it's inevitable the company will be forced to shut down all of its North American factories because of parts shortages due to the earthquake that hit Japan. The temporary shutdowns are likely to take place later this month, affecting 25,000....

Japan nuke plant dumps radioactive water into sea

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 21:16:00 +0200

Workers began pumping more than 3 million gallons of contaminated water from Japan's tsunami-ravaged nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean on Monday, freeing storage space for even more highly radioactive water that has...

Hotline - week of April 4, 2011: Libya, Japan, Pakistan

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 21:09:00 +0200

(extract) Migrant workers flee Libya Libya has become a land of turmoil for the more than 376,000 people who have recently fled to Egypt, Tunisia and other nearby countries.

Japan nuke plant dumps radioactive water into sea

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:56:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Workers began pumping more than 3 million gallons of contaminated water from Japan's tsunami-ravaged nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean on Monday, freeing storage space for even more highly radioactive water that has hampered efforts to stabilize the reactors.

Aggreko powers FTSE higher after deal to send generators to Japan

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:48:00 +0200

helped power the rise.The company jumped 84p to 16.78 as it agreed to ship gas and diesel generators to Japan to help ease the disruption caused by last month's earthquake and tsunami. The ...

Japan dumps radioactive water into sea, fails to plug leakages

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:37:00 +0200

Amid the failure to plug dangerous leakages in the quake-crippled Fukushima plant, workers on Monday were forced to release contaminated water into the sea.

Japan seeks Russian help to end nuclear crisis

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:18:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan has asked nuclear superpower Russia to send a special radiation treatment ship used to decommission nuclear submarines to help in its fight to contain the world's worst atomic crisis since Chernobyl, Japanese media said late on Monday.

Surging export returns offer hope

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:17:00 +0200

Export commodity prices hit new highs last month, raising the prospect of a substantial boost to the wider economy when farmers feel confident enough to put their chequebooks in their pockets and go to town.The ANZ Commodity Price...

Moscow students gather cash for Japanese tsunami victims

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:06:00 +0200

Although the Russian capital is 4,000 miles away from Japan, the tsunami-struck country’s tragedy has deeply touched the hearts of young Muscovites.

Milestone for Matsui as A's avoid sweep

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:56:00 +0200

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Hideki Matsui cared more about getting his first hit with Oakland than where he took his grand total: He's now over the 2,500 mark for his career between Japan and the majors. Matsui reached that milestone in a 7-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday as the Athletics....

U.S. experts in Japan also planning for real thing

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:56:00 +0200

More than 50 U.S. nuclear scientists, engineers and aides are in Japan helping its government as it struggles to control a crippled power plant. In the process, they are training for any future crisis at home. A U.S. cargo plane or a UH-1 helicopter flies over Japan every day that weather permits to....

After the disaster, better ties?

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:56:00 +0200

OSAKA — The unprecedented involvement of the U.S. military in rescue and relief operations amid the Tohoku disaster has U.S. and Japanese policy experts hoping the effort will lead to closer bilateral cooperation on disaster planning and other issues, not least the Futenma base relocation.

Portable generators sell out after quake

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:56:00 +0200

Portable power generators made by Honda Motor Co., Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. and Yamaha Motor Co. are running out after the March 11 disaster crippled production while simultaneously stoking demand. Orders for the generators, used to provide hot baths and meals to survivors of the magnitude-9....

Japan: 19 foreigners died in earthquake

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:54:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 4 (UPI) -- Nineteen foreigners are confirmed dead in Japan's March 11 earthquake and tsunami, the country's Foreign Ministry said Monday.

Fighting for a free Libya

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:51:00 +0200

http://www.rian.ru/arab_analytics/20110331/359745138.html RIA Novosti's Andrei Stenin spent almost a month with the Libyan rebels. A photojournalist by trade, he wrote this account of his experiences as a collection of fast-moving vignettes in the hopes of giving readers a vivid picture of life on the front lines in Libya.

Japanese dog rescued at sea reunited with owner

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:46:00 +0200

Ban, who had been floating at sea, jumped to owner wagging her tail and was greeted with hugs

Japan seeks Russian help to end nuclear crisis

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:45:00 +0200

04 Apr 2011 16:57 Source: reuters // Reuters * Japan seeks Russian radiation treatment ship * Operators forced to release radioactive water into sea * Bath salts, sea curtain sought to stop radiation leaks * Nuclear crisis may weaken yen, economy to be hit By Chizu Nomiyama and Shinichi Saoshiro....

Tsunami-stranded dog reunited with owner in Japan

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:38:00 +0200

TOKYO: A dog that was rescued from a floating roof off Japan's tsunami-battered northeast coast was reunited with its owner on Monday, public broadcaster NHK said.

Japan: 19 foreigners died in earthquake

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:37:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 4 (UPI) -- Nineteen foreigners are confirmed dead in Japan's March 11 earthquake and tsunami, the country's Foreign Ministry said Monday. The dead were citizens of China, Canada, South and North Korea, Pakistan, the Philippines, Taiwan...

Schwarzenegger to star in animated TV series

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:35:00 +0200

Well, Arnold Schwarzenegger IS back. The one-time muscleman who morphed into Hollywood icon and then California governor returns to his on-screen core sort of with a cheekily titled animated TV show, The Governator In an interview, the 63-year-old said he wants to surprise fans who expected him to....

Japanese Dog Adrift For 3 Weeks Reunited with Owner

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:35:00 +0200

Ban was plucked off wreckage of a house drifting almost two kilometers off shore last week by a Japanese helicopter rescue crew

EU gives EUR 10 mln humanitarian aid to Japan

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:30:00 +0200

Society 4/4/2011 8:18:00 PM BRUSSELS, April 4 (KUNA) -- The European Commission adopted here Monday a new humanitarian funding decision of EUR 10 million to help the Japanese people cope with the massive consequences of the twin disaster of earthquake and tsunami. This increases the European Union's aid to Japan to more than 15 million euro.

Oil up at 2-1/2-year peaks, Brent above $120

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:27:00 +0200

Oil rose to 2-1/2-year highs on Monday, with Brent crude pushing above $120 a barrel on geopolitical risks to supply along with expectations of growing demand after last week's supportive U.S. economic data.

Japan Releases Low-Level Radioactive Water Into Ocean

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:20:00 +0200

Water contaminated with low levels of radiation has been released in an effort to keep dangerous runoff from swamping the generators powering cooling systems at two damaged reactors.

Protecting Japan from tsunamis

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:16:00 +0200

As Japan begins to rebuild after the massive 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami, engineers are beginning to analyze the destruction to learn how to better prepare for future natural disasters; one expert says that prior to the earthquake, more infrastructures spending, particularly for projects....

Japan seeks Russian help to end nuclear crisis

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:15:00 +0200

Bark together again: reunited after tsunami split

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:01:00 +0200

More than three weeks after being separated by Japan’s earthquake and tsunami, coastguards have reunited a dog and her owner following a daring air-sea rescue. Two-year-old Ban had been spotted perched on debris that was floating nearly two kilometres out at sea.

Emotional first-aid for Japan's children

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:59:00 +0200

4 April 2011: Plan is continuing its targeted aid response in Japan, keeping mental, social and emotional care of children at the centre of its relief efforts.

Supply Problems Delay Nigerian Elections

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:58:00 +0200

Nigerian officials postponed parliamentary elections Saturday, sparking anger, disappointment across country

Lower-level radioactive water released

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:51:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 4 (UPI) -- A Japanese utility released lower-level radioactive water into the sea Monday as workers searched for the source of leaks at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant.

Oil prices top 2-1/2 year highs

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:50:00 +0200

Brent crude passes $120 a barrel on Libya, Mideast concerns; U.S. crude choppy after climbing above $108

Ayoon wa Azan (Iranian Threats to Gulf States)

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:47:00 +0200

Jihad el-Khazen We totally reject seeing Bahrain turn into another Lebanon, and will resist this. We are ready to enter war with Iran, and even Iraq, in defense of Bahrain. read more

TEPCO to drop plan to add 2 reactors at Fukushima nuclear plant

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:45:00 +0200

TOKYO - The vice president of Tokyo Electric Power Co. said Monday that the company will withdraw its plan t...

Closed popular Tokyo hotel to shelter evacuees from Sat.

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:45:00 +0200

TOKYO - The Tokyo metropolitan government said Monday the Grand Prince Hotel Akasaka, an upscale hotel that ...

Foreign volunteers in relief efforts

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:24:00 +0200

Ever since the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake, the nongovernmental organization Peace Boat has sent teams of volunteers to assist survivors in disaster-stricken areas as far afield as Kashmir, New Orleans and Indonesia. But according to Takashi Yamamoto, current director of Peace Boat's relief....

'Fly-jin' face fallout from decision to go

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:24:00 +0200

"Osaka? Why didn't you tell me about this? I'm responsible for the whereabouts of this institute's employees, you know." After receiving this e-mail, I started churning out apology letters to my bosses. Since losing many foreign employees to fear of radiation fallout, they had been counting on me to set a better example.

Getting kids get back to school

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:24:00 +0200

Classes have resumed in the 12 elementary and middle schools of Natori, Miyagi Prefecture, which was devastated by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. In the heavily damaged city of Ishinomaki, north of Natori in Miyagi Prefecture, all the elementary and middle schools are scheduled to resume classes in late April.

Letting radiation leak, but never information

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:24:00 +0200

March 2011 has shaken Japan to the core. The earthquake, tsunami and nuclear incident in Fukushima have given the world cause to pause and reflect on the fragility and hubris of human existence. My condolences to the victims, and their families and friends. But it's time for some assessments, however premature.

Shinkansen lines 'shrink' nation

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:24:00 +0200

The entire super-express Kyushu Shinkansen Line, linking the cities of Fukuoka and Kagoshima, was quietly opened March 12, a day after the massive earthquake and tsunami hit northeastern Japan. This follows the December opening of the completed Tohoku Shinkansen Line linking Tokyo and Shin Aomori.

Shonan: After the bout-fixing scandal and the March 11 quake, do you think the sumo Summer Basho should still be held?

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:24:00 +0200

Robert FeeneyEnglish teacher, 32 (Irish)I can see how people would be very sensitive about the issue, given the scandals and the disaster. On the other hand, people do want life to go on, and sumo is one of the cornerstones of Japan's sporting society. I'd like to see them go ahead with the tournament.

Quake aid, pet predictions

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:24:00 +0200

Reader D.C. recommends the Japan Chernobyl Foundation as a charity for victims of the earthquake and nuclear disaster. He writes: "For 20 years, JCF has specialized in providing medical aid to radiation disaster victims, with a special emphasis on helping children.

Liam's Morning Glory in the park

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:03:00 +0200

GALLAGHER burns off some calories on his daily workout routine on Hampstead Heath

Japan earthquake and tsunami and nuclear crisis in pictures

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:59:00 +0200

A yacht washed away by the March 11 tsunami is removed from the debris in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture Picture: AP http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/worldnews/8426958/Japan-earthquake-and-tsunami-and-nuclear-crisis-in-pictures.

Arnie is back, now as animated crime-fighter

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:52:00 +0200

CANNES, France (AP) — Well, Arnold Schwarzenegger IS back. The one-time muscleman who morphed into Hollywood icon and then California governor returns to his on-screen core — sort of — with a cheekily titled animated TV show, "The Governator." In an interview, the 63-year-old said he wants to....

Donors need to trust Haitians to rebuild their country | Prospery Raymond

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:43:00 +0200

International donors should be helping Haitians combat corruption, build up their police force and make their institutions more transparent. That will help the country's reconstruction process The biggest obstacle to rebuilding in Haiti is not criminal gangs, lack of funds, poor infrastructure or any of the other usual suspects.

White-hat hackers offer protection

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:37:00 +0200

“Hacker” is one of those words that instantly conjures up negatives images in your mind - things like crime. But there are also good, ethical hackers. They are white-hat hackers who aspire to protect a nation, institution or individuals from ill-intended hacker attacks.

Japan Debates Food Tariffs and Imports

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:27:00 +0200

The disruption to food production in Japan, coupled with the questions about the country's food safety in light of possible radiation contamination, have raised the thorny question as to whether the country should scrap some of its protectionist tariffs on certain products and welcome more imports.

Greens' growth in Germany spurs deputy chancellor's departure

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:17:00 +0200

Guido Westerwelle announced he is resigning as deputy chancellor to Angela Merkel after their parties received stunning losses to Greens in last month's state elections.

25 economies restrict food imports from Japan over radiation fears

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:05:00 +0200

TOKYO - At least 25 foreign economies have restricted imports of farm and other food products from Japan in ...

Japan confirms death of 19 foreigners in March 11 quake, tsunami

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:05:00 +0200

TOKYO - Japan has confirmed the deaths of 19 foreigners in the devastating March 11 quake and tsunami that ...

Singapore bans fresh food imports from Hyogo Prefecture

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:05:00 +0200

SINGAPORE - Singapore's food safety authority on Monday added Hyogo to the list of Japanese prefectures from whi...

Top auto dealer sees Japanese car shortage

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:01:00 +0200

The largest car dealer chain in the U.S. says it expects shortages of Japanese brand cars in the spring and summer following last month's earthquake and tsunami.

Japan confirms 19 foreigners killed in quake, tsunami

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:00:00 +0200

Japanese authorities said Monday 19 foreigners were among the more than 12,100 people confirmed dead following the devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami, DPA reported.

Post-Katrina heart attack rate three-times higher: Study

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:59:00 +0200

New Orleans residents were found to have three times the rate of heart attacks four years after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina than before the storm and levee break that flooded the city, according to a study presented at a major heart meeting on Sunday.

Urban Search and Rescue: Boosting Intra-ASEAN Self Help

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:49:00 +0200

By Nah Liang Tuang Synopsis Natural disasters such as the earthquakes and tsunamis in the Indian Ocean off Sumatra in 2004 and in Japan most recently highlight the importance of qualified Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams. ASEAN's lack of such vital rescue expertise needs to be addressed.

French nuclear spent-fuel pools need scrutiny -Min

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:43:00 +0200

04 Apr 2011 12:20 Source: reuters // Reuters * France to carry out an audit of its nuclear reactors * France has not looked enough into spent fuel pools-Min PARIS, April 4 (Reuters) - The question of spent fuel pools in French reactors has not been studied enough, including in Areva's

AP Interview: 'The Governator' now in animation

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:43:00 +0200

CANNES, France (AP) — Arnold Schwarzenegger says his new animated TV venture features a "superheroic guy" who gets things done — without constraints like laws to thwart his action. "I think that a lot of times you can actually do more and accomplish more being outside of the system," the muscle....

Suzlon Energy Aims for REpower Buyout

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:26:00 +0200

Suzlon Energy said it has raised its holding in its German unit REpower Systems AG to 95.16%, and begun steps to push for a 100% buyout of the company.

Increased heart attack risk for Katrina survivors

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:15:00 +0200

New Orleans residents were found to have three times the rate of heart attacks, four years after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, compared with before the storm and levee break that flooded the city, according to a study presented at a major heart meeting on Sunday.

New Orleans residents 3 times as likely to have a heart attack than before Hurricane Katrina

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:01:00 +0200

Chronic stress, not being able to return home and a poorly functioning health system likely contribute to this situation, said the researchers.

Water, Beef and Bodies Contaminated Near Japanese Nuclear Plant

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:54:00 +0200

Tokyo Electric Power Company says radioactive iodine detected in groundwater beneath one reactor at levels 10,000 times above normal

Fukushima latest: the race to plug the radiation leak

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:48:00 +0200

How is radiation leaking from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant and what is being done to stop it? New Scientist assesses the latest information

Japan weighs up fallout after nuclear company's bungling

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:47:00 +0200

Japan's government is reportedly ready to consider nationalising the operator of the crippled power plant.

Japan: Quake Death Toll Reaches 12,157

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:44:00 +0200

04 de abril de 2011, 09:17 Tokyo, Apr 4 (Prensa Latina) The death toll of the March 11 earthquake and ensuing tsunami in Japan has reached 12,157, while 15,496 people remain missing, the National Police Agency said on Monday.

Dog rescued from tsunami debris reunited with owner

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:44:00 +0200

A dog rescued from drifting ocean debris immediately jumped to her owner and wagged her tail at their reunion more than three weeks after Japan's tsunami.

VOA Reporter’s Reflection on Japanese Tragedy

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:38:00 +0200

Steve Herman says he had no time to reflect or get emotional during his coverage of the recent disaster in Japan. Now, back in his office in the VOA bureau in Seoul, Herman says the enormity of what he witnessed during his two weeks in Japan is still sinking in. When reporting I'm "in the zone,” Herman said in a TweetChat Thursday.

US, Japanese Forces Search for Missing Tsunami Victims

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:38:00 +0200

Operation involves 120 aircraft, 65 ships and will cover three prefectures hit hardest by disaster

China's sympathetic response to Japan's crisis eases tensions

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:36:00 +0200

Japan's quake, tsunami, and nuclear crisis have eased China-Japan tensions heartens many, but flash points remain.

Gallagher's Japan show raises £150,000

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:34:00 +0200

LIAM GALLAGHER's star-studded show to benefit Japan has raised a massive £150,000.

Soles4Souls, The Shoe Charity, and www.ShopChameleon.com Partner for Japanese Relief Efforts

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:33:00 +0200

NEW YORK , April, 4, 2011 -- Soles4Souls ( www.giveshoes.org ) and Chameleon Accessories Boutique have joined forces to bring shoes to victims of the devastating earthquake in Japan Chameleon Accessories Boutique via www.ShopChameleon.com will help collect footwear to support Soles4Souls'....

New Orleans residents 3 times as likely to have a heart attack than before Hurricane Katrina

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:28:00 +0200

Chronic stress, not being able to return home and a poorly functioning health system likely contribute to this situation, said the researchers.

CEO gives his salary to tsunami victims

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:12:00 +0200

A JAPANESE CEO will donate $US120 million ($A115.78 million) of his personal wealth plus his salary until he retires to help tsunami victims.

Radioactive water released into sea

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:12:00 +0200

Fukushima plant will discharge 11,500 tonnes of water into Pacific to make space for more highly contaminated liquid The operator of Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant is to discharge 11,500 tonnes of contaminated water into the Pacific to make space for more highly radioactive liquid.

Japan tsunami dog reunited with owner

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:09:00 +0200

A dog rescued from a roof drifting in the sea off Japan's north-east coast more than three weeks after an earthquake and tsunami is reunited with her owner.

Gilani invites Japanese investors to Pakistan

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:00:00 +0200

ISLAMABAD, April 4 (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said on Monday that Pakistan offers lucrative business-friendly environment for foreign investors and urged Japanese investors to benefit from the incentives. Talking to outgoing Ambassador of Japan Chihiro Atsumi here at the PM House,....

Estimated cost of Japan’s earthquake at $300bn

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:51:00 +0200

Japan’s government expects last month’s earthquake and tsunami to cost up to $300 billion in material damage, but the ultimate cost will be far higher.

TEPCO Told To Hurry To Stop Radiation Leaks, Tries Bath Salts

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:48:00 +0200

Tokyo, April 04, 2011 - Japan's government Monday told the operator of the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant to move quickly to stop radiation seeping into the ocean as desperate engineers resorted to bath salts to help trace a leak from one reactor.

Sony CEO accidentally reveals secret details about iPhone 5

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:43:00 +0200

Sir Howard Stringer, CEO of Sony, accidentally told everyone in the world that his company will be supplying image sensors for Apple's iPhone 5.

Crews try to track radioactive water leak

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:40:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 4 (UPI) -- Workers tried to trace the source of radioactive water leaking into the sea near Japan's earthquake-crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, officials said.

Japan to release radioactive water into sea

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:38:00 +0200

Japanese engineers on Monday were forced to release radioactive water into the sea while resorting to desperate measures such as using bath salts to try to find the source of the leaks at a crippled nuclear power complex.

Tsunami dog reunited with owner in Japan

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:37:00 +0200

A dog that was rescued from a floating roof off Japan's tsunami-battered north-east coast was reunited with its owner on Monday, public broadcaster NHK said.

Crews try to track radioactive water leak

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:36:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 4 (UPI) -- Workers tried to trace the source of radioactive water leaking into the sea near Japan's earthquake-crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, officials said. Dyed powder was used to try to find the source. Tokyo Electric Power...

Dog lost in tsunami reunited with owner

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:25:00 +0200

A DOG that was rescued from a floating roof off Japan's tsunami-battered northeast coast was reunited with its owner today.

Japan dumps radioactive water in sea

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:16:00 +0200

Workers at Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant dump water with low levels of contamination into the sea so more highly radioactive water can be stored.

Aggreko signs Japanese power deal

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:11:00 +0200

A British firm today said it had signed a deal with the operator of the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan to supply emergency power. Glasgow-based Aggreko will supply 200 megawatts ...

Brent rises above $119, U.S. oil at 2.5-year peak

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:07:00 +0200

Brent crude rose over $119 a barrel and U.S. crude hit a 2-1/2-year high on Monday at more than $108 as unrest in the Middle East and North Africa triggered concern that supplies could be dented while economic growth bolsters demand.

Many in U.S., Britain, China describe Japanese as orderly after quake

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:03:00 +0200

TOKYO - A majority of people surveyed in the United States, Britain and China say the Japanese have reacted ...

UPDATE2: Japan changes scope of restrictions on farm products

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:03:00 +0200

TOKYO - The government decided Monday to change the scope of its restrictions on tap water and shipments of ...

Rescued dog back with owner after drifting at sea 3 weeks

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:03:00 +0200

SENDAI - A dog rescued from a roof drifting on the sea off earthquake and tsunami-hit Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefe...

UPDATE1: Japan must now avoid general election, opposition party chief says

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:03:00 +0200

TOKYO - The head of Japan's biggest opposition party said Monday that Prime Minister Naoto Kan should not di...

Japanese defense chief thanks U.S. military for humanitarian efforts

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:03:00 +0200

ABOARD U.S. CARRIER RONALD REAGAN - Japanese Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa expressed his gratitude to members of the U.S. military a...

European Commission to allocate another EUR 10 million for Japan

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:00:00 +0200

Brussels. The European Commission has decided to allocate another EUR 10 million to help about 30,000 Japanese nationals evacuated after the earthquake and tsunami of 11 March, RIA Novosti reported. As European Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Assistance and Crisis Response....

GE's Immelt defends nuclear industry safety record

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:54:00 +0200

GE and its nuclear business partner Hitachi Ltd have sent over 1,000 workers to help with the so far unsuccesfful efforts to get the plant under control.

ANALYSIS-Broad Japan coalition possible post-disaster, not done deal

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:42:00 +0200

04 Apr 2011 10:44 Source: reuters // Reuters By Linda Sieg April 4 (Reuters) - Japan's two biggest parties look as though they might put aside bitter rivalry and join hands to recover from the devastation left by last month's massive earthquake and tsunami, which triggered a nuclear crisis that is still far from under control.

GE's Immelt defends nuclear industry safety record

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:42:00 +0200

04 Apr 2011 11:25 Source: reuters // Reuters * Immelt says nuclear industry has been safe for 40 years * Says to work with TEPCO to resolve Japan nuclear crisis * GE: to ship more than 20 gas turbines to help with power crunch (Adds GE spokeswoman clarification on safety record remarks) By Taiga....

Japan nuclear crisis to trigger huge civil damages claims

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:42:00 +0200

04 Apr 2011 11:35 Source: reuters // Reuters * TEPCO and government to handle claims * Hundreds of thousands of claims expected * Claims could top $130 bln in worst case - BofA-ML * Government likely to set up central compensation fund By Rachel Armstrong SINGAPORE, April 4(Reuters) - Japan's....

Tsunami dog reunited with owner 11:44 Mongrel named Ban was rescued from debris drifting in ocean three weeks after Japan disaster

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:18:00 +0200

A dog rescued from drifting ocean debris after the Japanese earthquake and tsunami has been reunited with her owner more than three weeks after the disaster. Animal shelter worker Toshio Suzuki in the tsunami-wrecked Miyagi region of northern Japan said the owner of the two-year-old mongrel called Ban saw Friday’s rescue on television.

Satoshi Kitamura: Postcard from Japan

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:12:00 +0200

Illustrator Satoshi Kitamura was at his studio near Tokyo on Friday 11 March, when the earthquake hit. He talks about his fear then, and the courage and uncertainty he sees around him in Japan now When the earthquake struck I was in the studio that I have been renting near my home.

Colourant used to trace leak at Japan's Fukushima

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:10:00 +0200

After earlier efforts to stop a leak at Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant failed, workers are now trying a different method as they attemp to stop radioactive water escaping from a concrete pit. The new approach involves pouring a coloured liquid in a tunnel that leads into the pit. They will then try to trace exactly where the leak is coming from.

Japan to release radioactive water into sea, uses bath salts to find leak

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:46:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese engineers on Monday were forced to release radioactive water into the sea while resorting to desperate measures such as using bath salts to try to find the source of the leaks at a crippled nuclear power complex.

Japan Nuclear Plant to Release Contaminated Water Into Ocean

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:38:00 +0200

Operator of the crippled Fukushima plant says release of water make room in storage tanks for water that is even more radioactive

Oil Remains Firm but Gains Capped

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:36:00 +0200

Oil prices remained strong but gains were limited as the 'post-earthquake' Tankan survey released by the BOJ showed a slide in business confidence for the second quarter.

UPDATE1: Japan changes scope of restrictions on farm products

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:32:00 +0200

TOKYO - The government decided Monday to change the scope of its restrictions on shipments of farm products ...

Obama Announces Re-Election Bid in Web Video

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:28:00 +0200

President Barack Obama makes statement about Japan following last week's earthquake, tsunami, and subsequent nuclear concerns, Thursday, March 17, 2011, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington BARACK OBAMA, the American president, on deadly Afghan protests that raged over the weekend in....

TEPCO told to hurry to stop radiation leaks, tries bath salts

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:10:00 +0200

Japan radiation rises, overseas experts recruited Japan's government today told the operator of the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant to move quickly to stop radiation seeping into the ocean ...

Tepco Plans to Release Radioactive Water

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:54:00 +0200

Tokyo Electric Power said it will release 11,500 tons of low-level radioactive water from its damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power complex into the Pacific Ocean as part of an effort to speed up the draining of the nuclear facility.

Nigeria: Parliamentary polls postponed again

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:49:00 +0200

2011-04-04 The Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria has once again postponed the parliamentary polls until Saturday 9 April. This announcement was made on Sunday (03 April) after a meeting with all political parties' leaders in the country’s capital Abuja.

Japan race to find radiation leak path

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:46:00 +0200

Workers at Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant use dye to try to trace the route of highly radioactive water flowing from a damaged reactor into the sea.

Japan to release radioactive water into sea

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:37:00 +0200

Japan says it may take months to end radiation leaks

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:33:00 +0200

TOKYO - Japan warned on Sunday it could take months to stop radiation leaking from a nuclear plant crippled by a huge earthquake and tsunami three weeks ago, while voters said a coalition would better handle the crisis and post-quake recovery effort.

Waiting for the man

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:25:00 +0200

April is the cruelest month. But March had its share of cruelty for the West, too. Ten years after the attack on the Twin Towers in NewYork, twenty-two after the collapse of the Berlin Wall, just three since the economic crash, we still have not learned how to walk the razor’s edge between choice and necessity.

Aggreko signs Japanese power deal

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:16:00 +0200

A British firm today said it had signed a deal with the operator of the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan to supply emergency power.

Is Indonesia prepared for the next tsunami?

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:15:00 +0200

JAKARTA (Reuters) - In daily games and quizzes with his children, Hardimansyah slips in these questions: Where's your rucksack? What can you do with a candle? Where do you run to if I'm not with you when a tsunami is closing in?

Joint search operation comes to close in Japan

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:13:00 +0200

BEIJING, April 4 (Saba) -- Staying in Japan, a special three-day operation, to find the more than 15-thousand people missing since the earthquake and tsunami, has come to a close.

Wembley 'supergig' for Japan cancelled

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:11:00 +0200

Promoter Live Nation pulls concert for victims of the Japan earthquake and tsunami after failing to secure enough artists Organisers have called off plans for a massive "supergig", which was to benefit the relief effort in Japan. Live Nation was reportedly "unable to secure artists" for the Wembley....

World to mark Japan disaster

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:08:00 +0200

The Empire State Building in New York is to be lit up in a show of support for Japan following a deadly earthquake and tsunami last month. It is just one of the iconic towers around the world that will glow with the national colours of Japan of red and white at sundown later. Spinnaker [...]

Two staff first official deaths at Fukushima

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:50:00 +0200

Two workers were named as the first official deaths at Japan's embattled nuclear power plant yesterday, three weeks after a devastating earthquake and tsunami hit the country.

Current situation and the Government of Japan's response, 4 Apr 2011

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:46:00 +0200

1. Outlines Overview of the earthquake disaster and the Government of Japan's response (1) Around 14:46 of March 11, massive earthquakes with the magnitude of 9.0 struck Sanriku Coast, Japan.

Japan: Press Conference by Prime Minister Naoto Kan, April 1, 2011

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:46:00 +0200

CABINET PUBLIC RELATIONS SECRETARY: We will now begin the press conference with Prime Minister Naoto Kan. Prime Minister, your opening statement please. Opening Statement by Prime Minister Naoto Kan PRIME MINISTER KAN: Three weeks have now passed since the earthquake.

Bangladesh: Day in the life of a seismologist

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:46:00 +0200

DHAKA, 4 April 2011 (IRIN) - Earthquake preparedness is a cause for concern in Asia - witness the earthquakes in Japan and Myanmar in the past few weeks - especially in densely populated and disaster-prone countries like Bangladesh.

GE vows $10 mln aid, long-term help on Fukushima -Kyodo

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:42:00 +0200

04 Apr 2011 05:42 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, April 4 (Reuters) - General Electric Co , which helped to build Japan's crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, has vowed to provide $10 million in aid and long-term support to deal with the nuclear crisis, Kyodo News Agency reported on Monday.

BANGLADESH: Day in the life of a seismologist

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:42:00 +0200

04 Apr 2011 07:46 Source: Content partner // IRIN DHAKA, 4 April 2011 ( IRIN ) - Earthquake preparedness is a cause for concern in Asia - witness the earthquakes in Japan and Myanmar in the past few weeks - especially in densely populated and disaster-prone countries like Bangladesh.

FEATURE-Is Indonesia prepared for the next tsunami?

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:42:00 +0200

04 Apr 2011 06:40 Source: reuters // Reuters By Olivia Rondonuwu JAKARTA, April 4 (Reuters) - In daily games and quizzes with his children, Hardimansyah slips in these questions: Where's your rucksack? What can you do with a candle? Where do you run to if I'm not with you when a tsunami is closing....

Nuclear safety reps meet in Vienna

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:36:00 +0200

Representatives from dozens of countries are meeting in Vienna, Austria, to scrutinize safety at each other's power plants with the aim of avoiding disasters such as the Japanese nuclear crisis.

Disasters stress children in Japan tsunami zone

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:34:00 +0200

Zoom in for a snapshot of apparent normalcy: children sitting in a circle, clasping playing cards tightly in their hands. They laugh, chat and occasionally hop up to break into a goofy dance.

Japan battles to stop radiation leak into sea

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:28:00 +0200

SENDAI, Japan, April 4, 2011 (AFP) - Workers at Japan's crippled nuclear plant Sunday struggled to stop a radioactive water leak into the Pacific, as the government warned the facility may leach contamination for months. Along the tsunami-ravaged coast, 25,000 Japanese and US military and rescue....

EU: Japanese nuclear accident will affect UN climate talks

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:22:00 +0200

"So certainly it is something that has an impact on climate negotiations," added Runge-Metzger, as delegates from nearly 200 countries began a six-day meeting on tackling climate change. The UN gathering is the first of its kind since negotiators reached a moderately successful deal in Cancun,....

Strong earthquake hits off Indonesia's main island

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:04:00 +0200

A strong earthquake hit off Indonesia's main island of Java, prompting authorities to briefly issue a tsunami warning that sent thousands of residents fleeing to higher ground.

Northrop Grumman's Global Hawk Continues to Shine 10 Years on From Historic Trans-Pacific Flight

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:01:00 +0200

SAN DIEGO, April 4, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ten years ago this month, Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE:NOC) Global Hawk unmanned aircraft system (UAS) entered the Guinness Book of Records for the longest nonstop unmanned flight when it flew from Edwards Air Force Base in California to RAAF Base Edinburgh in South Australia.

Japan gov't demands quick action to avoid sea contamination

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:52:00 +0200

Fukushima nuclear plant employees use bath salts to help trace radiation leak from reactor; official warns it could take months to control nuclear crisis; Japanese cabinet secretary warns of huge ocean impact.

More than 100 Johor schools raise funds for Japan

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:42:00 +0200

KLUANG: Over 100 schools in the state have joined in efforts to raise funds for victims of the Japan tsunami and earthquake under the Malaysian Girl Guides-Maybank Disaster Relief Fund.

SNAPSHOT - Japan's nuclear crisis

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:42:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Following are main developments after a massive earthquake and tsunami devastated northeast Japan and crippled a nuclear power station, raising the risk of an uncontrolled radiation leak.

Race to find radiation leak path

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:38:00 +0200

Workers at Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant use dye to try to trace the route of highly radioactive water flowing from a damaged reactor into the sea.

Death toll reaches 12,157 from great quake-tsunami in Japan

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:31:00 +0200

The National Police Agency said on Monday that the catastrophic earthquake and ensuing tsunami have left 12,157 people dead and 15,496 others unaccounted for in Japan by 10:00 a.m. local time (0100 GMT). A 9.0-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific coastal areas of northeastern and eastern Japan on March 11, triggering enormous tsunami.

Japan must now avoid general election, opposition party chief says

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:30:00 +0200

TOKYO - The head of Japan's biggest opposition party said Monday that Prime Minister Naoto Kan should not di...

Australian disasters to cost $9bn

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:23:00 +0200

The natural disasters that hit Australia will cost its economy A$9bn ($9.4bn; £5.8bn), according to the Treasury department.

After Japan disaster, disposing of waste creates dilemmas

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:23:00 +0200

After the quake and tsunami, Japan faces legal, financial, logistical, environmental and ethical questions on dealing with debris — from ships and smashed cars to waterlogged heirlooms and soiled family photos.For days on end, 23-year-old Hiraku Sato and a co-worker toiled in their pharmacy in....

In Japan, Mass Burials Are Another Cause for Grief

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:10:00 +0200

As the Japanese towns pitched into near nonexistence by the earthquake and tsunami collect what dead can be found, they are also holding the first mass burials in local memory

Is Indonesia prepared for the next tsunami?

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:06:00 +0200

Earthquake death toll hits 170

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:03:00 +0200

Police have named a woman who died in Christchurch's February 22 earthquake, bringing the total number of names released to 170.The woman was Rika Hyuga , 30, o

BANGLADESH: Day in the life of a seismologist

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 08:47:00 +0200

Japan uses colour dye to trace nuclear leak

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 08:37:00 +0200

OFUNATO, Japan: Emergency crew at Japan's tsunami-hit nuclear plant used a colour dye Monday to trace the source of a radioactive leak as lower business confidence signalled the disaster's economic impact.

Japan uses colour dye to trace nuclear leak

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 08:35:00 +0200

Emergency crew at Japan s tsunami-hit nuclear plant used a colour dye Monday to trace the source of a radioactive leak as lower business confidence signalled disaster s economic impact.

38-meter-high tsunami triggered by Japan''s March 11 quake: survey

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 08:30:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 4 (KUNA) -- A tsunami that hit a coastal city in northern Japan after the March 11 massive earthquake is estimated to have reached 37.9 meters in height, a field survey showed, Kyodo News Agency reported. The tsunami measured in a district in Miyako City, 480 km north of Tokyo, was higher than the domestic record of 38.

Japanese hid information on radiation

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 08:19:00 +0200

JAPANESE government withheld data showing that levels of radiation more than 30 kilometres from the Fukushima nuclear plant exceeded safe levels.

Workers Give Glimpse of Japan’s Nuclear Crisis

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 08:04:00 +0200

Interviews, e-mails and blog posts offer a view of problems faced by the thousands of anxious but eager Tokyo Electric Power employees working to re-establish order.

April 12 uprising not the solution - Bennett

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 07:59:00 +0200

MBABANE businessman, Walter Bennett has warned against the proposed April 12 uprising. He said: “I have only heard about this and think it is only wise for me to warn all those involved against it. People should not be misled and they should not participate in such,” he said.

Japan uses dye to trace nuclear leak

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 07:57:00 +0200

Emergency crews at Japan's tsunami-hit nuclear plant have used a colour dye to trace the source of a radioactive leak.

Japan uses color dye to trace nuclear leak

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 07:51:00 +0200

Emergency crew at Japan's tsunami-hit nuclear plant used a color dye Monday to trace the source of a radioactive leak as lower business confidence signaled the disaster's economic impact.

Japan's TEPCO told to hurry to stop radiation leaks, tries bath salts

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 07:42:00 +0200

04 Apr 2011 04:41 Source: reuters // Reuters * Government demands quick action to avoid fouling sea * Voters want coalition for better disaster handling * Engineers try bath salts to trace leak * Business sentiment turns negative after disaster (Recasts with Edano call for prompt action, quotes) By....

TEPCO told to hurry to stop radiation leaks, tries bath salts

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 07:33:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's government Monday told the operator of the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant to move quickly to stop radiation seeping into the ocean as desperate engineers resorted to bath salts to help trace a leak from one reactor.

Indonesia lifts tsunami warning after quake off Java

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 07:27:00 +0200

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia's earthquake agency on Monday lifted a tsunami warning after a 7.1 magnitude quake struck off Cilacap on the south coast of Java island and caused panic among local residents.

Months to stop Japan N-leaks

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 07:25:00 +0200

SENDAI, Japan, April 3, (Agencies): Workers at Japan’s crippled nuclear plant Sunday struggled to stop a radioactive water leak into the Pacific, as the government warned the facility may spread contamination for months. Along the tsunami-ravaged coa...

Japan uses colour dye to trace nuclear leak

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 07:23:00 +0200

OFUNATO, Japan, April 4, 2011 (AFP) - Emergency crew at Japan’s tsunami-hit nuclear plant used a colour dye Monday to trace the source of a radioactive leak as lower business confidence signalled the disaster’s economic impact. While round-the-clock work continued to prevent a wider catastrophe at....

National › Quake donations total Y115.4 bil but no agreement yet on allocating it

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 07:05:00 +0200

Total donations received by the Japanese Red Cross Society and the Central Community Chest of Japan for people afflicted by the March 11 earthquake and…

Javanese run for the hills after tsunami warning

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:44:00 +0200

JAKARTA - A strong earthquake hit off Indonesia's main island of Java at 3am this morning, prompting the local authorities to briefly issue a tsunami warning and sending thousands of residents fleeing their homes in panic. The tsunami warning...

Japan: Press briefing at the Prime Ministers Office for members of the foreign press, 31 Mar 2011

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:43:00 +0200

Mr. Noriyuki Shikata, Deputy Cabinet Secretary for Public Relations: Good evening. Thank you very much for coming to the Prime Minister’s Office for the briefing by the Japanese government officials for the international press.

Japan fails to stop radioactive leak

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:34:00 +0200

Japanese officials said they failed on Sunday in repeated attempts to seal a crack they had identified as one source of radioactive water leak into the Pacific.

Japan: the March 11 massive earthquake triggers 38-meter-high tsunami

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:34:00 +0200

The tsunami which hit Japan after the March 11 massive earthquake is estimate to be 38-meter-high, a researcher at the University of Tokyo announced on Sunday.

No. of bodies found in intensive 3-day search revised to 79

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:30:00 +0200

TOKYO - The Defense Ministry on Monday revised the number of bodies recovered by Japanese and U.S. troops th...

Death toll reaches 12,157 from great quake-tsunami in Japan

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:10:00 +0200

Over 200 Taiwanese families apply to host Japanese victims

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:04:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - More than 200 families in Taiwan have registered to provide a haven for Japanese people who lost their homes in the magnitude-9.0 earthquake and resulting tsunami that devastated northeastern Japan on March 11.

Vietnam's visitor numbers grow in first quarter

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:04:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Nearly 1.5 million foreigners visited Vietnam in the first quarter of this year, a year-on-year increase of nearly 12 percent, the General Statistics Office said.

Updated operational status and responses of Fuji Xerox and our affiliates after the Great East Japan Earthquake

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 05:57:00 +0200

April 4, 2011 -- Fuji Xerox announces today the current status of our manufacturing activities at Fuji Xerox and our affiliates following the earthquake that occurred on March 11. Company / Site / Location / Status Fuji Xerox Manufacturing / Niigata Center / Kashiwazaki-shi, Niigata Pref.

Why Mass Burials Are Another Cause for Grief in Japan

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 05:38:00 +0200

As the Japanese towns pitched into near non-existence by the convulsions of earth and sea collect what dead can be found, they also hold the first mass burials in local memory

Strong earthquake hits off Indonesia's main island

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 05:32:00 +0200

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) A strong earthquake hit off Indonesia's main island of Java early April 4, prompting authorities to briefly issue a tsunami warning that sent thousands of residents fleeing to higher ground.

Strong quake hits off Indonesia's main island

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 05:18:00 +0200

JAKARTA, Indonesia: A strong earthquake hit off Indonesia’s main island of Java early Monday, prompting authorities to briefly issue a tsunami warning that sent thousands of residents fleeing to higher ground.

Disasters put stress on Japanese children

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 05:18:00 +0200

KARAKUWA, Japan: Zoom in for a snapshot of apparent normalcy: children sitting in a circle, clasping playing cards tightly in their hands. They laugh, chat and occasionally hop up to break into a goofy dance.

RM700,000 raised for Japan from charity sale

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 05:18:00 +0200

KUALA LUMPUR: Three rackets, two t-shirts and a pair of shoes used by world number one Lee Chong Wei were auctioned off for RM700,000(US231,114) at a charity programme "Hope & Smile" in aid of the earthquake/tsunami victims in Japan. (US1=RM3.02)

Increased heart attack risk persists for Katrina survivors

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 04:54:00 +0200

Quake prompts Indonesians to flee homes

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 04:53:00 +0200

An earthquake which struck off Java has stoked the lingering fears many Indonesians have years after the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami.

Disasters put stress on children in Japan

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 04:44:00 +0200

Zoom in for a snapshot of apparent normalcy: children sitting in a circle, clasping playing cards tightly in their hands. They laugh, chat and occasionally hop up to break into a goofy dance.

Japan business mood to worsen after quake

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 04:33:00 +0200

Japanese big manufacturers expect conditions to worsen significantly in the next three months, responses to a Bank of Japan survey collected after the March 11 earthquake showed on Monday. It was a reversal of the full survey results.

Quake prompts Indonesians to flee homes

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 04:33:00 +0200

QUAKE enough to cause panicked residents in Cilacap to flee their homes, some seeking higher ground as fears of a tsunami spread.

Disaster movies are pulled from Japanese screens after tsunami

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

A woman in a luxury hotel at an Asian beach resort goes for a wander - it's an idyllic and beautiful setting but there is something ominous in the air. Suddenly, before she or the street ...

Disaster Highlights Component Suppliers

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 03:20:00 +0200

As companies scramble to fill holes in their supply chains opened by the disaster in Japan, component distributors such as Fusion Trade are in high demand.

Quake Sinks Hawaii's Tourism

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 03:20:00 +0200

Hawaii is grappling with twin effects from Japan's earthquake: Not only did last month's temblor generate a tsunami that damaged or destroyed dozens of local shops and attractions, but Japanese tourists are now canceling travel to the state amid the devastation back home.

Nuclear crisis will last months, Japanese officials say

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 03:01:00 +0200

Measures to stem leaks at Fukushima plant appear to have failed; bodies of two men killed by tsunami discovered

Nuclear plant confirms two deaths as crisis drags on

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:44:00 +0200

JAPAN’S Fukushima nuclear power plant may not be brought under control for several more months following the devastating earthquake and tsunami on March 11.

Quake-proof your house

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

The earthquake and tsunami in Japan destroyed property worth billions of dollars. While there’s little you can do to control natural calamities, steps can be taken to cushion yourself against the after-effects by taking the relevant insurance.

News Chief Pushes Multimedia

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:20:00 +0200

For the past several weeks, AFP's chief executive, Emmanuel Hoog, has been tested to the limit as his reporters have been deployed to cover top stories around the world.

Japan battles to stop radiation leak into sea

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:11:00 +0200

SENDAI, Japan – Workers at Japan's crippled nuclear plant Sunday struggled to stop a radioactive water leak into the Pacific, as the government warned the facility may spread contamination for months.

Japan battles to stop radiation leak into sea

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:09:00 +0200

Published Date: April 04, 2011 SENDAI: Workers at Japan's crippled nuclear plant yesterday struggled to stop a radioactive water leak into the Pacific, as the government warned the facility may spread contamination for months. Along the tsunami-ravaged coast, 25,000 Japanese and US military and....

Engineers attempt to plug nuke plant leak

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:08:00 +0200

A 20-cm split allows radioactive water to spill into the Pacific Ocean TOKYO - Highly radioactive water was still gushing into the Pacific Ocean from Japan's tsunami-crippled nuclear plant despite efforts to stop it with a chemical substance mixed with sawdust and shredded newspaper on Sunday.

Japan's PM visits town that was washed away

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 01:39:00 +0200

Japan's prime minister surveyed the devastation yesterday as he paid his first visit to one of the towns destroyed by the tsunami.

A Time for Renewal in Japan

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 01:20:00 +0200

The catastrophes in Japan have given it the chance to shake up the Establishment

Leak found in reactor pit as Japan PM tours disaster zone

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 01:19:00 +0200

TOKYO: Japan’s prime minister made his first visit to the country’s tsunami-devastated region on Saturday as officials grappling to end the worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl said they might have discovered why radiation has been leaking into the sea.

Standard & Poor’s downgrades Japan’s TEPCO

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 01:19:00 +0200

TOKYO: Standard & Poor’s downgraded the long-term rating on Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO), operator of a nuclear plant at the centre of the world’s worst atomic crisis for 25 years, to ‘BBB+’ from ‘A+.’ The agency also lowered the short-term rating to ‘A-2’ from ‘A-1’, with both ratings....

Japan Finds Radioactive Water Leaking into Ocean

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 01:00:00 +0200

Nuclear safety officials say a newly discovered crack in Japan's damaged nuclear plant could be the source of radioactive water that is leaking into the ocean.

Lifestyle › Disaster sparks social media innovation

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 00:48:00 +0200

As Japan grapples with an unprecedented triple disaster - earthquake, tsunami, nuclear crisis - the web has spawned creativity and innovation online amid a collective…

Lifestyle › Boston doctor rushes to aid quake-hit Kesennuma

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 00:48:00 +0200

Within days of the March 11 earthquake that struck the Tohoku region of northeastern Japan, N Stuart Harris, a doctor at Boston's Massachusetts General Hospital…

TEPCO trying to plug nuclear plant leak

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 00:38:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 2 (UPI) -- The owner of the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan said Saturday it was using concrete to plug a leak that may be responsible for radioactive seawater.

Report: Japan evacuees refused treatment

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 00:23:00 +0200

Hundreds of evacuees from the area around Japan's stricken nuclear power plant are being turned away by hospitals and temporary evacuation centers because of fear they may be carrying radiation, a British newspaper reported.

Entomb? Cement pumps flown in to nuke plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 00:07:00 +0200

Some of the world's largest cement pumps are en route to Japan's stricken nuclear plant, initially to help douse areas with water but possibly to entomb the site as was done in Chernobyl.

What you need to know about the Japan disaster

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 00:07:00 +0200

Magnitude, location A massive 9.0 magnitude earthquake fifth largest since 1900 struck at 2:46 p.m. local time (12:46 a.m. ET) on March 11, centered approximately 100 miles east of Sendai city on Japan’s main island, Honshu. Tsunami The quake generated a tsunami of 30 feet or more that swept boats,....

Report: Fukushima nuke workers expect to die

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 00:07:00 +0200

The workers at Japan's stricken nuclear power plant — known as the Fukushima 50 — expect some of them will die within weeks or months, the mother of one has reportedly said.

Concrete fails to plug leak at Fukushima nuclear plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 00:01:00 +0200

An operator at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant says highly radioactive water from a pit near a reactor continues to leak into the ocean. Tepco officials plan to explore using a polymer in another attempt to stop the flow.The operator of the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant said Saturday that....

Japan govt angers tsunami victims

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 00:01:00 +0200

As Japan's prime minister visited tsunami-ravaged coastal areas for the first time, frustrated evacuees complained that the government has been too focused on the nuclear crisis that followed the massive wave.

Remembering the Port Alberni tsunami

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:56:00 +0200

Since his family home was destroyed in March, 1964, Doug Havard has never lost his fear — or his respect — for the damage wrought by a tidal wave

Search mission in Japan finds few bodies

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:53:00 +0200

KAMAISHI Japan | Yasuko Kawahata, 61, welcomed the 20 young Tokyo police officers digging through the post-tsunami wreckage of her house to look for her 93-year-old mother. In their crisp blue uniforms, the officers appeared much fresher that the local police, who have been working almost nonstop for three weeks .

Workers Fail to Plug Leak at Reactor

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:49:00 +0200

Workers failed to plug a cracked chamber leaking radioactive water from a stricken Japanese nuclear-power plant. Separately, the plant operator discovered the bodies of two workers missing since the March 11 earthquake.

Business › Japan Tobacco to resume shipments of 7 tobacco products on April 11

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:28:00 +0200

Japan Tobacco Inc will resume shipments of seven tobacco products including Mild Seven and Seven Stars on April 11 as scheduled. The company plans to…

Entertainment › Kumi Koda to donate proceeds from song downloads to quake relief

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:28:00 +0200

Singer Kumi Koda, 28, has announced that she will donate proceeds from some of her song downloads to aid victims of the Tohoku earthquake and…

National › Quake-relief donations total Y115.4 bil

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:28:00 +0200

Total donations received by the Japanese Red Cross Society and the Central Community Chest of Japan for people afflicted by the March 11 earthquake and…

Engineers try again to seal leak of radioactive water

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:09:00 +0200

TOKYO - It could take several more months to bring Japan's tsunami-ravaged nuclear plant under control, a safety agency spokesman said yesterday as engineers tried to find a way to stop highly radioactive water from pouring into the Pacific Ocean.

Japan radiation leaks could take months to fix

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:01:00 +0200

Japan radiation rises, overseas experts recruited Japan's government has warned it may take months to stop radiation leaking from a nuclear plant crippled by a huge earthquake and tsunami ...

Japan voters want coalition to handle crisis -poll

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 22:35:00 +0200

03 Apr 2011 18:54 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, April 4 (Reuters) - Nearly two-thirds of Japanese voters believe the ruling Democratic Party should form a coalition with the main opposition to better handle a prolonged nuclear crisis and recovery effort after a huge earthquake and tsunami, an opinion poll published late on Sunday showed.

'Long battle' as nuke workers named

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 22:29:00 +0200

WORKERS at Japan's crippled nuclear plant used shredded paper and nappy absorbent to try to stop the leak.

31st MEU helps aid isolated island of Oshima

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 22:15:00 +0200

Approximately 170 Marines and Sailors from Company G, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit left the USS Essex (LHD 2) beginning Operation Field Day in support of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, April 1.

Japan disaster to cost Australia $2b

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 22:03:00 +0200

Treasurer Wayne Swan says the Japanese earthquake and tsunami is likely to cut about $2 billion from Australia's export earnings.

the future is unknown, but the present is terrible enough | Jonathan Watts

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 22:00:00 +0200

Japan in recent weeks, this one on the Kyodo newswire was particularly disturbing: "Up to 1,000 bodies left untouched near troubled nuke plant". It followed reports that police abandoned ...

Sports › JLPGA raises Y3.38 mil for quake victims

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:57:00 +0200

The Japan LPGA said Sunday it has raised nearly 3.38 million yen in donations for victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. JLPGA head…

Japan nuclear crisis to affect climate battle: EU

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:55:00 +0200

Japan's nuclear crisis will have a clear impact on global efforts to fight climate change, the chief EU negotiator said Sunday as the latest round of UN talks got under way.

Two workers die at Fukushima plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:48:00 +0200

P. S. Suryanarayana SINGAPORE: The Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) and the IAEA on Sunday announced the death of two workers at the site of the quake-and-tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi atomic energy plant. Neither side spelt out the exact cause of the deaths.

Radiation may spread for months

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:40:00 +0200

SENDAI, Japan: Workers at Japan's crippled nuclear plant Sunday struggled to stop a radioactive water leak into the Pacific, as the government warned the facility may spread contamination for months.

Disasters put stress on children in Japan

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:38:00 +0200

Zoom in for a snapshot of apparent normalcy: children sitting in a circle, clasping playing cards tightly in their hands. They laugh, chat and occasionally hop up to break into a goofy dance.

Japan nuke struggle focuses on cracked reactor pit

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:32:00 +0200

Japanese engineers grappling on Sunday to control the world's worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl tried to seal a crack leaking radiation into the Pacific sea from a crippled reactor.

Stopping Japan's radioactive leak could take months

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:17:00 +0200

Engineers have tried to stem a leak of highly radioactive water with a new method, a polymer-based mixture, after concrete failed to seal the crack at a Japanese nuclear power plant crippled by last month's earthquake and tsunami.

Softbank CEO Pledges $120 million in Quake Aid

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:17:00 +0200

Masayoshi Son, Japan's wealthiest person and the CEO of Softbank, said he will support the region and people affected by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami by personally donating ¥10 billion, about $120 million, by far the largest amount given by any individual so far to that cause.

Japan voters want coalition to handle crisis - poll

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:12:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Nearly two-thirds of Japanese voters believe the ruling Democratic Party should form a coalition with the main opposition to better handle a prolonged nuclear crisis and recovery effort after a huge earthquake and tsunami, an opinion poll published late on Sunday showed.

Fukushima: the future is unknown, but the present is terrible enough | Jonathan Watts

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:09:00 +0200

We must not let our fear of the potential risks of radiation eclipse the real and present dangers the Japanese people face Of all the grim headlines to have emerged from Japan in recent weeks, this one on the Kyodo newswire was particularly disturbing: "Up to 1,000 bodies left untouched near troubled nuke plant".

Japan struggles to stop radiation leak into sea

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 20:49:00 +0200

Japanese engineers grappling yesterday to control the world's worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl tried to seal a crack leaking radiation into the Pacific sea from a crippled reactor.

Sports › Oda to tune up in Canada for worlds

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 20:26:00 +0200

Nobunari Oda left for Canada on Sunday to fine tune for the rescheduled World Figure Skating Championships in Moscow later this month. Oda, who will…

Disasters put stress on children in Japan

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 19:39:00 +0200

Zoom in for a snapshot of apparent normalcy: children sitting in a circle, clasping playing cards tightly in their hands. They laugh, chat and occasionally hop up to break into a goofy dance.

More bodies found in northeast Japan

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 19:05:00 +0200

Japan's government has warned that it may take months to stop radiation leaking from a nuclear plant, as more bodies were recovered in devastated areas of northeast Japan.

Diaper chemical used to try to plug nuke leak

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:52:00 +0200

The effort to contain Japan's nuclear crisis came to this: Engineers mixed together sawdust, shredded newspapers and chemicals used in diapers in the hopes that would plug a radioactive leak.

India rescue team pitches in

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:47:00 +0200

ONAGAWA, Miyagi Pref. (Kyodo) From a pile of debris over 10 meters high, the body of Junko Sato was carefully removed by an Indian rescue and relief team Saturday in the tsunami-hit town of Onagawa, Miyagi Prefecture. Her son Yukiyoshi, 38, cried out at the sight of her, "Sorry, Mom, sorry I left you.

Tohoku disaster sparks innovative social media responses

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:47:00 +0200

As Japan grapples with an unprecedented triple disaster — earthquake, tsunami, nuclear crisis — the Web has spawned creativity and innovation online amid a collective desire to ease suffering. Once the magnitude of the March 11 disaster became clear, the online world began asking, "How can we....

Mr. Kan's crisis leadership

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:47:00 +0200

According to a March 26 and 27 Kyodo News poll, the approval rating of the Kan administration rose 8.4 percentage points from mid-February to 28.3 percent, and 57.9 percent of the polled approved of the way his Cabinet deals with the victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. But Prime Minister Naoto Kan cannot be content with his performance.

Oda heads to Canada for tuneup

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:47:00 +0200

Nobunari Oda left for Canada on Sunday to fine-tune for the rescheduled World Figure Skating Championships in Moscow later this month. Oda, who will spend the next few weeks gearing up for the April 25-May 1 event with Canadian coach Lee Barkell before heading to the Russian capital, said he was in good shape before leaving Narita airport.

Softbank's Son gives ¥10 billion to victims

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:47:00 +0200

Softbank Corp. announced Sunday that President Masayoshi Son will personally donate ¥10 billion to support victims of the March 11 earthquake and help fund the recovery of the quake-hit Tohoku region. Son will also donate all his earnings until retirement to support orphans, including those who lost....

Japan radiation leaks may continue for months

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:27:00 +0200

Anna Monma, 5, walks with her teddy bear, which she retrieved from her house destroyed by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, in Ishinomaki, northern Japan April 3, ...

Sacramento Kumon Kids Donate Diapers & Funds to Children in Japan

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:27:00 +0200

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - (Business Wire) Kumon students in Sacramento raised $2,000 and collected hundreds of bags of diapers for children living in evacuation centers in Japan. Monday, April 4 is the last day to donate before their Kumon Instructor, Hikaru Matsunaga travels to Japan on Tuesday to deliver the diapers to the Tokyo Metropolitan.

UPDATE1: Quake-relief donations total 115.4 bil. yen

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:22:00 +0200

TOKYO - Total donations received by the Japanese Red Cross Society and the Central Community Chest of Japan ...

Ending Japan's Nuclear Crisis May Take Months

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:21:00 +0200

It could take several more months to bring Japan's tsunami-ravaged nuclear plant under control, a safety agency spokesman said Sunday as engineers tried to find a way to stop highly radioactive water from pouring into the Pacific.

Engineers pin hopes on polymer to stop nuke leak

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:19:00 +0200

Engineers pinned their hopes on chemicals, sawdust and shredded newspaper to stop highly radioactive water pouring into the ocean from Japan's tsunami-ravaged nuclear plant Sunday as officials said it will take several...

Engineers pin hopes on polymer to stop leak

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:12:00 +0200

Engineers pin hopes on polymer to stop nuke leak

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:06:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Engineers pinned their hopes on chemicals, sawdust and shredded newspaper to stop highly radioactive water pouring into the ocean from Japan's tsunami-ravaged nuclear plant Sunday as officials said it will take several months to bring the crisis under control, the first time they have provided a timetable.

Bodies of 2 Workers Found at Japanese Nuclear Plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 17:55:00 +0200

The two workers had been missing since the March 11 quake, and officials on Sunday linked their deaths to the tsunami.

Japan nuclear crisis: bodies of two nuclear plant workers found

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 17:49:00 +0200

Two workers were named as the first official deaths at Japan's embattled nuclear power plant yesterday, three weeks after the country was hit by a devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Mormon church marks global growth, new temples

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 17:24:00 +0200

The Utah-based Mormon church, now 14.1 million worldwide. will build three new temples in North America

UPDATE3: Intensive search enters last day, evacuees leave tsunami-hit areas

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 16:51:00 +0200

MINAMISANRIKU, Japan - Around 500 evacuees left the tsunami-ravaged town of Minamisanriku in Miyagi Prefecture on Sunday as...

UPDATE1: Latest casualty figures for March 11 quake, tsunami

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 16:51:00 +0200

TOKYO - The following are the latest casualty figures related to the earthquake and tsunami that hit northea...

2nd try at sealing Japan nuclear leak not working yet

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 16:47:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) It could take several more months to bring Japan's tsunami-ravaged nuclear plant under control, a safety agency spokesman said Sunday as engineers tried to find a way to stop highly radioactive water from pouring into the Pacific Ocean. The Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear complex has been spewing radioactivity .

Japan: Plan focuses on emotional first-aid for children

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 16:35:00 +0200

Plan International is continuing its targeted aid response in Japan, keeping mental, social and emotional care of children at the centre of its relief efforts.

Three-day search in Japan finds nearly 70 bodies

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 16:30:00 +0200

The operation by Japanese and U.S. militaries was timed to coincide with spring low tides that concentrated floating debris and allowed access to tidal flats.

Workers Found Dead in Japan's Fukushima NPP

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 16:27:00 +0200

The bodies of two workers at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, who had been missing, were found at the plant on Sunday, TEPCO announced. They are the first two workers at the plant and the first employees of the operator, the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), to have died in the aftermath....

'Search surge' finds more bodies in Japan

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 15:52:00 +0200

A search for missing people in Japan, conducted by the Japanese and U.S. militaries, led to the discovery of nearly 70 more bodies from the earthquake and tsunami, authorities said Sunday.

Blackouts A Hazard For Japanese Hospitals

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 15:47:00 +0200

Rolling blackouts have become everyday events throughout much of Japan in the weeks since a record earthquake and tsunami damaged a nuclear reactor complex in Fukushima Prefecture. The problem has been particularly acute for hospitals, though, as NPR's Jim Zarroli found after he visited a small....

Missing workers found dead at Japan nuclear plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 15:32:00 +0200

News Source MSNBC http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42397653/ns/world_news-asiapacific/ Effort to plug up leak of radioactive water into Pacific Ocean fails Photos Relevant: Japan to scrap stricken reactors Japan nuclear: Workers evacuated as radiation soars

Controlling Japan nuclear plant could take months

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 15:22:00 +0200

It could take several more months to bring Japan's tsunami-ravaged nuclear plant under control, a safety agency spokesman said Sunday as engineers ...

38-meter-high tsunami triggered by March 11 quake: survey

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 15:20:00 +0200

TOKYO - A tsunami that hit a coastal city in Iwate Prefecture after the March 11 massive earthquake is estim...

Radiation leak from Fukushima plant may continue several months

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 15:15:00 +0200

(With photos) TOKYO, April 3 (KUNA) -- Work to stabilize the radiation-leaking Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant may take several months, Japan's top spokesman said Sunday, amid the plant operator and government struggle to bring the four damaged reactors under control.

Swan says Japan disaster to cost Australia $2b

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 14:58:00 +0200

Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan says the Japanese earthquake and tsunami is likely to cut about $2 billion from Australia's export earnings.

Japan battles to stop radiation leak into sea

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 14:44:00 +0200

Workers at Japan’s crippled nuclear plant Sunday struggled to stop a radioactive water leak into the Pacific, as the government warned the facility may spread contamination for months.

Japan battles to stop radiation leak into sea

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 14:43:00 +0200

Workers at Japan s crippled nuclear plant Sunday struggled to stop a radioactive water leak into the Pacific, as the government warned the facility may spread contamination for months.

Red Cross aid hasn't reached Japan quake victims

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 14:35:00 +0200

The relief organization has distributed none of the $1 billion it has collected. The chief Cabinet secretary says the process must be streamlined.Japan's Red Cross has collected more than $1 billion in the first three weeks after the massive earthquake and tsunami but has yet to distribute any funds....

Japan battles to stop radiation leak

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 14:35:00 +0200

Workers at Japan's crippled nuclear plant are struggling to stop a radioactive water leak into the Pacific, as the government warned it may take months.

Radiation leak 'could take months' to stop

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 14:09:00 +0200

JAPAN'S crippled nuclear plant struggles to stop radioactive leak into the Pacific which Government warns could take months to stop.

Leak of radioactive water continues at Japan plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 14:08:00 +0200

Officials say it could be months before crippled nuclear complex is brought under control; Workers try plugging cracks in concrete

Japan nuclear struggle focuses on cracked reactor pit

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 14:03:00 +0200

Japanese engineers grappling on Sunday to control the world's worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl tried to seal a crack leaking radiation into the Pacific sea from a crippled reactor.

Japan players unite after close shaves in tsunami

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:58:00 +0200

Japan s rugby team have rallied to the cause in World Cup year despite two of their players almost losing their families in last month s deadly earthquake and tsunami.

Quake-relief donations total 115.4 bil. yen

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:49:00 +0200

TOKYO - Total donations received by the Japanese Red Cross Society and the Central Community Chest of Japan ...

2nd Try At Sealing Japan Nuke Leak Still Not Working

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:37:00 +0200

Buses start evacuating 1,120 from Japanese town devastated by tsunami

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:14:00 +0200

Buses began evacuating more than 1,100 people from shelters in one of the most devastated areas of northeastern Japan Sunday, local officials said.

2nd try at sealing Japan nuke leak not working yet

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:05:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — It could take several more months to bring Japan's tsunami-ravaged nuclear plant under control, a safety agency spokesman said Sunday as engineers tried to find a way to stop highly radioactive water from pouring into the Pacific. The Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear complex has been spewing....

Death toll from Japan quake, tsunami tops 12,000, still 15,500 missing

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:55:00 +0200

(With Photos) TOKYO, April 3 (KUNA) -- The official death toll from northeastern Japan's March 11 earthquake and tsunami topped 12,000 on Sunday, the National Police Agency said. The number of deaths came to 12,020 as of 4 p.m. (GMT 0700) and 15,512 people were registered by family members with police as missing.

2nd try at sealing Japan nuke leak not working yet

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:55:00 +0200

In Japan, Seawall Offered a False Sense of Security

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:52:00 +0200

A Japanese town’s faith in a seawall and its ability to save residents from any tsunami was so unshakable, that some rushed toward it after the earthquake struck.

Tehran issues Nowruz declaration

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:51:00 +0200

TEHRAN - The second International Nowruz Celebrations has wrapped up in Iran with a declaration of peace, justice and compassion for the people of the world.

Japan engineers battle to stop radiation leak

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:49:00 +0200

Workers at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant are struggling to stop a radioactive water leak into the Pacific, as the government warned the facility may leak contamination for months.

2nd try at sealing Japan nuke leak not working yet

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:47:00 +0200

Bodies Found as Plant Clean Up Hindered

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:43:00 +0200

Workers failed to plug a cracked chamber leaking radioactive water from a stricken Japanese nuclear power plant, hobbling efforts to prevent contamination from flowing into the nearby ocean, which has already shown elevated levels of radioactivity.

FACTBOX-Japan's disaster in figures

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:32:00 +0200

April 3 (Reuters) - (Asterisk indicates a new or updated entry) April 3 (Reuters) - The following lists the impact of the earthquake and tsunami that rocked the northeast coast of Japan on March 11 and the subsequent crisis at a nuclear power plant.

Japan struggles to fix radiation leak 10:53 Engineers trying to stop contaminated water flowing into sea from crack in nuclear reactor

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:29:00 +0200

Japanese engineers grappling today to control the world's worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl tried to seal a crack leaking radiation into the Pacific sea from a crippled reactor. The drama at the six-reactor Fukushima Daiichi complex has dragged into a fourth week, unsettling the global nuclear....

Controlling Japan nuke plant could take months

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:25:00 +0200

A Japanese nuclear safety official says it could take several months to get the country's tsunami-ravaged nuclear plant under control.

UPDATE2: Intensive search enters last day, evacuees leave tsunami-hit areas

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:18:00 +0200

MINAMISANRIKU, Japan - Around 500 evacuees left the tsunami-ravaged town of Minamisanriku in Miyagi Prefecture on Sunday as...

UPDATE1: Intensive search enters last day, evacuees leave tsunami-hit areas

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:18:00 +0200

MINAMISANRIKU, Japan - Around 500 evacuees left the tsunami-ravaged town of Minamisanriku in Miyagi Prefecture on Sunday as...

Japan tsunami survivor returns to help save nuclear plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:07:00 +0200

Three weeks after watching a massive wave smash into the Fukushima nuclear plant, Hiroyuki Kohno is heading back to the disaster zone to join crews struggling to avert a meltdown.

New effort to plug radioactive leak at Japan plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:00:00 +0200

Engineers tried to stem a leak of highly radioactive water spilling into the Pacific with a new method Sunday after concrete failed to seal the crack at a Japanese nuclear power plant incapacitated by last month's earthquake-spawned tsunami. A search of site found no other leaks.

2nd try at sealing Japan nuclear leak not working

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 11:54:00 +0200

Highly radioactive water is still gushing into the Pacific from Japan's tsunami-crippled nuclear plant despite efforts to stop it with a chemical substance mixed with sawdust and shredded newspaper.

Japan battles to stop radiation leak into sea

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 11:52:00 +0200

SENDAI: Workers at Japan’s crippled nuclear plant Sunday struggled to stop a radioactive water leak into the Pacific, as the government warned the facility may leach contamination for months.

Chemical, sawdust, newspaper mix used to plug leak at nuclear plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 11:44:00 +0200

Workers on Sunday poured a chemical compound mixed with sawdust and newspaper into a crack Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power facility that's been a conduit for highly radioactive water leaking into the Pacific Ocean, a utility company official said.

Cracked pit possible source of radiation leak

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 11:41:00 +0200

Radiation has leaked into the sea, food, drinking water and air. It is hindering efforts to cool overheating fuel rods work at the plant and regain control of the damaged reactors. Japanese engineers grappling on Sunday to control the world's worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl tried to seal a....

Japan's nuclear disaster impacts on Australia's economy.

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 11:25:00 +0200

Last Updated: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 18:00:00 +1000 Australia's Treasurer, Wayne Swan, says the Japanese earthquake is likely to cut about two billion dollars from Australia's export earnings. Japan is Australia's second largest trading partner... but its economy has been hit by the devastating tsunami.

Japan struggles to cool n-reactors, toll crosses 12,000

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 11:23:00 +0200

Japan's attempt to cement a cracked concrete pit at a damaged nuclear reactor has failed as the toll in the earthquake that spawned a giant tsunami crossed 12,000.

Japanese PM pledges support for quake, tsunami affectees

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 10:59:00 +0200

LAHORE,Mar 31 (APP):- Chairman, Pakistan cricket,Board, Mohammad Ijaz Butt said on Thursday that Indian cricket team will visit Pakistan in near future. “ I had very productive meetings with Indian Board officials and they are also of the view to revive cricket ties “,he told reporters here after arriving back home from India.

Bodies of 2 Missing Workers Found at Nuclear Plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 10:51:00 +0200

The two workers had been missing since the March 11 quake, and officials on Sunday linked their deaths to the tsunami.

Bid to stop Japan radiation leak into sea

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 10:50:00 +0200

Workers at Japan's crippled nuclear plant are trying to seal a crack in a concrete pit that has leaked radiation into the Pacific.

Japan battles to stop radiation leak into sea

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 10:41:00 +0200

SENDAI, Japan: Workers at Japan's crippled nuclear plant were trying to seal a crack in a concrete pit that has leaked radiation into the Pacific as part of their battle to shut down the facility.

Two Japan nuclear plant workers found dead

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 10:41:00 +0200

The utility company that runs a tsunami-crippled Japanese nuclear power plant said today two workers were killed when the wave swept ashore.

Japan disaster to cost Australia US$2.07b in lost trade

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 10:41:00 +0200

SYDNEY: The devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan will cost Australia some A$2 billion (US$2.07 billion) in lost export earnings, trimming economic growth, Treasurer Wayne Swan said Sunday.

"Life in Tokyo is back to normal"

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 10:34:00 +0200

Three weeks after Japan's massive earthquake and tsunami, the situation at the stricken Fukushima nuclear power station 240km north of Tokyo is still out of control.

Plan to plug radioactive water leak fails at Fukushima plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 10:27:00 +0200

Attempts to fill in a crack with concrete at Japan’s damaged Fukushima-1 nuclear plant have failed, with radioactive water still leaking into the Pacific Ocean, NHK TV reports.

Laos hands over donation to Japan quake victims

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 10:14:00 +0200

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Thongloun Sisoulith yesterday handed over US$440,500 to help people affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan as part of Laos' first round of donations. More

Feeder rocker’s torment over Japan disaster

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 10:12:00 +0200

FEEDER bassist Taka Hirose has told of his heartbreak as he watched the eastern Japanese tsunami devastate his homeland.

Engineers fail to seal radioactive leak at Japan nuclear plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 10:11:00 +0200

Engineers tried to stem a leak of highly radioactive water spilling into the Pacific with a new method today after concrete failed to seal the crack at a Japanese nuclear power plant incapacitated by last month's earthquake-spawned tsunami. A search of site found no other leaks.

Engineers fail to seal leak at Japan nuclear plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 10:07:00 +0200

Japan nuclear struggle focuses on cracked reactor pit

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 09:38:00 +0200

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese engineers grappling on Sunday to end the world's worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl tried to seal a crack that has been leaking radiation into the ocean from a crippled reactor.

Fukushima workers' bodies found

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 09:32:00 +0200

The bodies of two workers killed by the 11 March tsunami which wrecked Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant have been recovered.

Japan tsunami cost Australia $2b: Swan

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 09:30:00 +0200

The Federal Treasurer, Wayne Swan, says the Japanese earthquake is likely to cut about $2 billion from Australia's export earnings.

Radiation 'spewing' into Pacific

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 09:27:00 +0200

Engineers have failed to seal a crack where highly radioactive water has been spilling into the Pacific from a Japanese nuclear power plant incapacitated by last month's earthquake-spawned tsunami.

Japan's nuclear struggle continues after failed attempt to seal cracked reactor pit

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 09:24:00 +0200

Japan's fight against its nuclear crisis suffered another setback on Sunday after efforts to cement a cracked concrete pit at a crippled nuclear reactor failed. The nuclear complex has been spewing radioactivity since March 11, when a magnitude-9.0 earthquake and ensuing tsunami knocked out power,....

Attempt to plug leak in nuke plant fails

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 09:21:00 +0200

Highly radioactive water continued leaking Sunday from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power facility into the Pacific Ocean, following a failed attempt to plug a cracked concrete shaft, a utility company official said.

Engineers fail to seal leak at Japan nuke plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 09:04:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) Engineers failed to seal a crack where highly radioactive water was spilling into the Pacific from a Japanese nuclear power plant incapacitated by last month's earthquake-spawned tsunami but said a search of the site found no other leaks Sunday.

Australia government lifts economic cost of floods, cyclone to $9.35 billion

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 09:04:00 +0200

CANBERRA, April 3 (Reuters) - Massive floods and a cyclone that hit large parts of Australia's eastern coast this year will cost the economy around $9.35 billion, with most of that being felt in resources and agricultural production, the government said on Apr.3.

Engineers fail to seal leak at Japan nuke plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 09:01:00 +0200

Engineers failed to seal a crack where highly radioactive water was spilling into the Pacific from a Japanese nuclear power plant incapacitated by last month's earthquake-spawned tsunami but said a search of the site found no other leaks Sunday.

Japan nuclear struggle focuses on reactor pit

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 08:55:00 +0200

TOKYO - Japanese engineers grappling on Sunday to end the world's worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl tried to seal a crack that has been leaking radiation into the ocean from a crippled reactor.

Engineers fail to seal leak at Japan nuke plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 08:55:00 +0200

Engineers fail to seal leak at Japan nuke plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 08:51:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Engineers failed to seal a crack where highly radioactive water was spilling into the Pacific from a Japanese nuclear power plant incapacitated by last month's earthquake-spawned tsunami but said a search of the site found no other leaks Sunday.

Inches from death, Japan tsunami survivor tells her harrowing tale

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 08:48:00 +0200

RIKUZENTAKATA, Japan (Reuters) - When the massive earthquake struck northern Japan on March 11 and triggered a tsunami alarm in her Pacific Coast fishing port, civil servant Takako Suzuki knew exactly where to shelter.

National › Engineers fail to seal crack leaking radioactive water into sea

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 08:20:00 +0200

Engineers failed to seal a crack where highly radioactive water was spilling into the Pacific from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant incapacitated by last month's…

Australia government lifts economic cost of floods, cyclone to a$9bln

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 08:18:00 +0200

CANBERRA, April 3 (Reuters) - Massive floods and a cyclone that hit large parts of Australia's eastern coast this year will cost the economy around A$9 billion ($9.35 billion), with most of that being felt in resources and agricultural production, the government said on Apr.3.

Japan quake dead exceed 12,000

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 08:11:00 +0200

The number of dead from the devastating earthquake in Japan has exceeded 12,000 people, official reports say. More than 15,000 people are still unaccounted for. The magnitude 9 quake which hit Japan on March 11 th and the subsequent 10-meter tsunami left more than 150,000 buildings in ruins.

Japan battles to stop radiation leak into sea

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 07:50:00 +0200

Workers at Japan's crippled nuclear plant were trying to seal a crack in a concrete pit that has leaked radiation into the Pacific as part of their battle to shut down the facility.

Japan battles to stop radiation leak into sea

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 07:50:00 +0200

Workers at Japan s crippled nuclear plant were Sunday trying to seal a crack in a concrete pit that has leaked radiation into the Pacific as part of their battle to shut down the facility.

Indian relief team responds to local needs in tsunami-hit town

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 07:47:00 +0200

By Tomohiro Deguchi and Junko Horiuchi, ONAGAWA, Japan - From a pile of debris over 10 meters high, the body of Junko Sato was carefully removed by an Indian...

Japan Struggles to Plug Leak as Radioactive Water Seeps Into the Sea

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 07:47:00 +0200

Although higher radiation levels had been detected in nearby ocean waters before, a breach found Saturday was the first identified direct leak of such high levels into the sea.

Australia Govt lifts economic cost of floods, cyclone to A$9bln

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 07:34:00 +0200

03 Apr 2011 04:55 Source: reuters // Reuters By Rob Taylor CANBERRA, April 3 (Reuters) - Massive floods and a cyclone that hit large parts of Australia's eastern coast this year will cost the economy around A$9 billion ($9.35 billion), with most of that being felt in resources and agricultural production, the government said on Sunday.

Just inches from death. Japan tsunami survivor tells her harrowing tale

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 07:34:00 +0200

03 Apr 2011 03:19 Source: reuters // Reuters By Hyun Oh and Damir Sagolj RIKUZENTAKATA, Japan, April 3 (Reuters) - When the massive earthquake struck northern Japan on March 11 and triggered a tsunami alarm in her Pacific Coast fishing port, civil servant Takako Suzuki knew exactly where to shelter.

Engineers fail to seal leak at Japan nuke plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 07:12:00 +0200

Engineers failed to seal a crack where highly radioactive water was spilling into the Pacific from a Japanese nuclear power plant incapacitated ...

Engineers fail to seal leak at Japan nuke plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 07:03:00 +0200

Japan focuses on cracked reactor pit

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 06:42:00 +0200

Officials grappling to end the world's worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl tried to seal a crack that has been leaking radiation into the sea.

Two Bodies Found At Stricken Nuke Plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 06:37:00 +0200

The company that runs a stricken Japanese nuclear power plant says the bodies of two workers have been found, three weeks after an earthquake and tsunami struck the facility.

Radiation worries hit Japan's farmers hard

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 06:32:00 +0200

FUKUSHIMA CITY, Japan (Reuters) - On his farm on the rural outskirts of Fukushima City, 73-year-old Akio Abiko digs up burdock roots and worries about the future.

Chinese ship with 20,000 tons of disaster-relief fuel arrives at west Japan's Etajima

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 06:24:00 +0200

A Chinese tanker carrying 20,000 tons of fuel donated by the Chinese government to Japan as disaster relief arrived at Etajima port of Hiroshima Prefecture in western Japan on Saturday. Lu Keijian, Minister-Counsellor at the Economic and Commercial Office of the Chinese Embassy in Japan and Tokuro....

Tsunami killed 2 workers at Japan nuclear plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 06:01:00 +0200

The utility that runs a tsunami-crippled Japanese nuclear power plant says two workers were killed when the wave swept ashore more than three weeks ago.

Nuclear leak efforts focus on crack in pit

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 05:56:00 +0200

JAPANESE officials struggling to end the world's worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl were focusing on a crack in a concrete pit that was leaking radiation into the ocean from a crippled reactor.

Crack leaks radioactive water into sea off Japan

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 05:51:00 +0200

A police officer stands atop a boat ashored by the March 11 tsunami, triggered by a massive earthquake during a search operation in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, Saturday, April ...

Adrift tsunami dog rescued from a sea of debris

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 05:35:00 +0200

In a rare good news story out of Japan, the coast guard has rescued a dog found floating in the debris off the country's devastated northern coast.

Radioactive water leaking from Japanese plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 05:14:00 +0200

Highly radioactive water was leaking into the sea Saturday from a crack discovered at a Japanese nuclear power plant destabilized by last month's earthquake and tsunami.

Latest casualty figures for March 11 quake, tsunami

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 04:46:00 +0200

TOKYO - The following are the latest casualty figures related to the earthquake and tsunami that hit northea...

In Setback, Radioactive Water Is Leaking Directly Into Sea, Japan Says

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 04:44:00 +0200

Although higher radiation levels had been detected in nearby ocean waters before, a breach found Saturday was the first identified direct leak of such high levels into the sea.

Radiation worries hit Japan's farmers hard

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 04:34:00 +0200

03 Apr 2011 01:57 Source: reuters // Reuters By David Dolan FUKUSHIMA CITY, Japan April 3 (Reuters) - On his farm on the rural outskirts of Fukushima City, 73-year-old Akio Abiko digs up burdock roots and worries about the future. For now, he is donating the roots to a nearby evacuee centre, to....

Honda considers suspending UK production after Japanese crisis

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 03:49:00 +0200

Japan 's devastating earthquake and tsunami reach British factories.At a crunch meeting this week, the Japanese carmaker will agree a plan on how to tackle the growing shortage of key ...

EDITORIAL: A vision for rebuilding the nation's future

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 03:39:00 +0200

In his book on the Great Depression in the 1930's, U.S. economist John Kenneth Galbraith described how one day can change everything. After such a day the lives of millions of people would never be the same, he said. For the Japanese, what happened on March 11, 2011 will probably go down in history....

SOCCER/ Budding soccer star emerges as one of tsunami's many heroes

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 03:39:00 +0200

HIGASHI-MATSUSHIMA, Miyagi Prefecture--Junior high school student Kyoshiro Fujisawa dreams of one day becoming a professional soccer player. But the 15-year-old defender who plays for Vegalta Sendai's youth team unexpectedly put those dreams on hold when he found himself on his bicycle trying to outrun a tsunami.

Japan's PM visits town that was washed away

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 03:19:00 +0200

Japan's prime minister surveyed the devastation yesterday as he paid his first visit to one of the towns destroyed by the tsunami. His trip coincided with news that a crack had been discovered ...

Japanese prime minister in disaster zone

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 03:19:00 +0200

Japan’s leader, Prime Minister Naoto Kan, has toured the country’s north-eastern coast to see for himself the damage wrought by the recent earthquake and tsunami.

After Japan disaster, disposing of waste creates dilemmas

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 02:32:00 +0200

Japanese, US military search for tsunami victims

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 02:29:00 +0200

SENDAI, Japan — Japanese and U.S. military ships and helicopters trolled Japan's tsunami-ravaged coastline looking for bodies Friday, part of an all-out search that could be the last chance to find those swept out to sea nearly three weeks ago. More than 16,000 are still missing after the disaster,....

Cracked reactor source of leak

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 02:19:00 +0200

Japan’s prime minister made his first visit to the country’s tsunami-devastated region on Saturday as officials grappling to end the worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl said they may have discovered why radiation has been leaking into the sea.

Dog rescued at sea in Japan

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 02:16:00 +0200

Dog found on the roof of a house floating at sea on first day of a massive three-day search and recover mission

Leak found in reactor pit

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 02:12:00 +0200

Published Date: April 03, 2011 TOKYO: Japan's prime minister made his first visit to the country's tsunami-devastated region yesterday as officials grappling to end the worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl said they may have discovered why radiation has been leaking into the sea.

Japan PM to visit nuclear disaster zone

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 01:55:00 +0200

TOKYO – Japan's prime minister was headed on Saturday to the disaster zone where workers are braving radiation from a crippled nuclear plant to battle the world's worst atomic crisis since Chernobyl.

PM vows to tame Fukushima crisis amid doubts over radiation figures

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 01:48:00 +0200

Japan's prime minister has vowed to win the battle to control the overheating Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant.

Seismic shift

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 01:33:00 +0200

Floods, earthquakes, landslides: 2011 is a year of disasters. Bill McKibben asks: are we to blame? Plus, survivors tell their tales • In pictures: This year's catastrophes At least since Noah, and likely long before, we've stared in horror at catastrophe and tried to suss out deeper meaning – it was....

Japan Donation Scams Are Spreading

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 01:27:00 +0200

Charity scams connected to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan are circulating on the Web and elsewhere. Here's what you need to know.

New Arms in Reactor Fight: Mega-Barge, Sticky Resin

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 01:27:00 +0200

In its battle to control radiation and toxic runoff water at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, Japan is set to incorporate two unorthodox weapons.

Latest News : Japan PM visits disaster zone, nuclear crisis drags

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 01:17:00 +0200

Japan PM visits disaster zone, nuclear crisis drags TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s prime minister was headed to the nuclear disaster zone on Saturday where workers are braving radiation from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi plant to battle the world’s worst atomic crisis since Chernobyl.

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:50:00 +0200

extremities in and the in Japan remind us that we should care much about Nature in order to live peacefully with it As usual, this Tuesday morning news program of the national VTV1 channel ended with a weather forecast . Before saying goodbye to TV viewers, the anchor reminded residents in Hanoi of wearing sweaters when they go to work.

Entertainment › Chan, Lau headline charity concert for Japan

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:42:00 +0200

Jackie Chan, Andy Lau and a host of Asian performing artists staged a three-hour charity concert in Hong Kong on Friday to raise funds for…

Picture of the Day › Beyond borders

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:42:00 +0200

Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japanese artists, including Jackie Chan, fourth left in front row, Andy Lau, third right, Alan Tam, second right, and Agnes Chan,…

Crime › 40 police stations damaged following tsunami; 4 unsafe for use

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:42:00 +0200

The National Police Agency said Friday that earthquake and tsunami that struck the Tohoku region on March 11 have damaged 40 police stations and left…

Lifestyle › Earthquakes and cherry blossoms: Japan's reminder of mortality

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:42:00 +0200

The cherry trees will soon blossom in Japan. For the Japanese, it will be a particularly poignant sight. Even in normal times, the flowers are…

Top in Category › U.S. luxury liner's tours to and from Japan canceled on nuclear concerns

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:42:00 +0200

The U.S. company that operates the luxury cruise ship ''Legend of the Seas'' has decided not to call at Japanese ports from April in the…

National › Dog drifting atop roof rescued off coast of Kesennuma

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:42:00 +0200

A dog was rescued at sea off the coast of Kesennuma on Friday after being found drifting atop a roof believed to have been washed…

Pandas help lighten the mood in Japan

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:29:00 +0200

A pair of pandas that arrived from China a few weeks ago made their first public appearance at a zoo in Tokyo on Friday, providing a little light relief for victims of the tsunami that hit the country in March. About 300 people who were forced from their homes by the tsunami joined thousands of....

Japan: Emergency Airlift of Medical Supplies by AmeriCares Headed to Japan to Aid Disaster Survivors

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:18:00 +0200

April 1, 2011 AmeriCares is airlifting an emergency shipment of medical aid at the invitation of the Japanese government to help survivors of the worst natural disaster in the nation's history.

Embattled Japan PM to visit nuke zone

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:08:00 +0200

Japan's prime minister is travelling to the country's nuclear disaster zone as workers continue to brave radiation from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi plant to battle the world's worst atomic crisis since Chernobyl.

22:05 on 01 April, 2011 UTC

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:08:00 +0200

Japanese tourists cancel CNMI trips Posted at 22:05 on 01 April, 2011 UTC More than 2,600 tourists from Japan have cancelled their holidays in the Northern Marianas since the devastating earthquake and tsunami three weeks ago. A report from the Marianas Visitors Authority puts the loss to the US territory at six million dollars.

Japanese, US military search for tsunami victims

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:07:00 +0200

Published Date: April 02, 2011 SENDAI: Japanese and US military ships and helicopters trolled Japan's tsunami-ravaged coastline looking for bodies yesterday, part of an all-out search that could be the last chance to find those swept out to sea nearly three weeks ago.

Workers struggle to plug leak at Japan nuclear plant

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 23:55:00 +0200

A first attempt to plug a cracked concrete shaft that is leaking highly radioactive water into the ocean off Japan failed Saturday, so officials are now exploring alternatives, spokesmen for Tokyo Electric Power Co. said.

Top in Category › Should rumor spreading be a prosecutable offense?

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 23:18:00 +0200

Since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, a number of publications have touched upon reports of wild rumors and fear mongering, circulated via the Internet,…

National › Gov't eyes buying disaster-hit urban areas on coast under relocation plan

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 23:18:00 +0200

The government is considering expanding support measures for residents to relocate, and buying urban areas that appear difficult to be restored following the March 11…

World › Empire State Building, iconic towers to be lit up for quake-hit Japan

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 23:18:00 +0200

New York City's Empire State Building and other iconic towers around the world will be illuminated white and red at sunset Monday in a sign…

Japan nuclear update: Repairing crack to stop radioactive water leak

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 22:38:00 +0200

The crack in a maintenance pit at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan is the source of radioactive iodine appearing in seawater near the plant for more than a week.

Crack leaks radioactive water into sea off Japan

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 22:36:00 +0200

Highly radioactive water was leaking into the sea Saturday from a crack discovered at a nuclear power plant destabilized by last month's earthquake and tsunami, a new setback as frustrated survivors of the disasters...

National › 1,000 San Diego high school students to send video message to Japan

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 21:48:00 +0200

More than a thousand students from Mt Carmel High School in San Diego gathered on Friday en masse at the school's gymnasium to record a…

Tsunami survivors say Japan too focused on nuclear crisis

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 21:38:00 +0200

As Japan's prime minister visited tsunami-ravaged coastal areas for the first time Saturday, frustrated evacuees complained that the government has been too focused on the nuclear crisis that followed the massive wave. Nearly every day some new problem at the stricken Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear....

Asian stars in H.K. hold quake charity concert

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 21:32:00 +0200

HONG KONG (AP) Jackie Chan, Andy Lau and a host of Asian performing artists staged a three-hour charity concert Friday in Hong Kong to raise funds for survivors of the Tohoku earthquake-tsunami disaster. "Rush Hour" star Chan opened the program by leading dozens of singers and the audience in a moment of silence for the thousands of casualties.

Japan, Germany to cooperate on nuclear safety

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 21:10:00 +0200

TOKYO - Japan and Germany on Saturday said they would work together on international nuclear safety standards, while Tokyo promised to thoroughly investigate its ongoing nuclear crisis.

Dog rescued at sea in Japan

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 20:58:00 +0200

April 1, 2011 10:46 AM CBS News RAW: The Japanese Coast Guard has rescued a dog found on the roof of a house floating at sea. It's unclear if the dog could have been at sea for the three weeks since the Japanese earthquake and tsunami. The rescue marked the first day of a massive three-day search and recover mission.

Officials struggle to plug leak at Japan nuclear plant

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 20:48:00 +0200

Japan's 'La Gaijine'

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 20:46:00 +0200

On Francoise Morechand's living room table there sits a book once owned by a samurai in the Edo Period (1603-1867) that she says she has been studying. "I think I may have been a samurai once in a past life. But you know, I would never do hara-kiri. I would die in battle," she declares.

Leaders must anticipate disaster

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 20:46:00 +0200

Again, America is witnessing an international crisis, this time the earthquake-tsunami aftermath in Japan. As we have seen so many times in recent years — especially after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans (2005) — our nation's leaders appear to grow wiser by reaction rather than by a proactive approach.

NPB unites for common cause on field

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 20:46:00 +0200

Jingu Stadium was alive for the first time in weeks. Tokyo Yakult Swallows fans showed up to cheer on their team and a sea of red-clad Hiroshima Carp supporters took over the left-field stands as beer girls made the rounds and the ouendan sang their hearts out.

Could Japan's tragedy help forge some overdue reconciliations?

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 20:46:00 +0200

The Tohoku-Kanto earthquake and tsunami of March 11 has altered the relationship between Japan and its neighbors, particularly the relationship with China. Given the sympathy for the plight of hundreds of thousands of residents of the Tohoku region of northeast Japan, the Chinese media's old "bash....

Tragic echoes from the past

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 20:46:00 +0200

Prior to the Tohoku-Kanto earthquake and tsunami of March 11, two similar seismic events — both followed by tsunami — have recently wrought destruction on the northeastern coast of Japan's main island of Honshu. This week and next, we dig into the archives of The Japan Times and a forerunner later....

Rural sports complex turns into base camp for nuclear workers

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 20:46:00 +0200

FUKUSHIMA — At the edge of a no-man's land around the Fukushima No. 1 reactor complex lies a grassy athletic village that now serves as base camp for an army of workers battling the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl. In regular rotation, groups are bused out to three-day shifts of punishing work at the water-logged, radiation-spewing complex.

A turning point in Japan

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 20:46:00 +0200

Prime Minister Naoto Kan recently said that Japan is facing its greatest crisis since World War II. Can a reinvigorated Japan emerge from this crisis, one with a renewed sense of national purpose? In an intriguing survey in the April issue of Bungei Shunju magazine, one conducted before the Tohoku....

Kids should know what's going on

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 20:46:00 +0200

Regarding Jun Hongo's March 25 Q&A article, "Should kids be shielded from coverage of disaster?": In my opinion, and as a result of personal experience with tragedy, children should play a big part in knowing what's happening with issues. In my neighborhood, I see elementary school-age kids playing around as if nothing has happened.

Focus on nuclear crisis angers tsunami victims

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 20:37:00 +0200

Japan, Germany to cooperate on nuclear safety

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 20:29:00 +0200

TOKYO: Japan and Germany on Saturday said they would work together on international nuclear safety standards, while Tokyo promised to thoroughly investigate its ongoing nuclear crisis.

Sports › Del Piero to aid Japan through new T-shirt business

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 20:17:00 +0200

Juventus striker Alessandro del Piero is launching a T-shirt business to support disaster areas of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Del Piero,…

Japan nuclear struggle focuses on cracked reactor pit

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 20:17:00 +0200

Japanese officials grappling on Sunday to end the world's worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl were focussing on a crack in a concrete pit that was leaking radiation into the ocean from a crippled reactor.

Japan nuclear struggle focuses on cracked reactor pit

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 19:48:00 +0200

Japanese officials grappling on Sunday to end the world’s worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl were focusing on a crack in a concrete pit that was leaking radiation into the ocean from a crippled reactor.

Japan's prime minister visits earthquake, tsunami zone

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 19:31:00 +0200

Prime minister Naoto Kan promises 'that the government will fully assist survivors' and thanks Tokyo Electric Power Co. workers as the company continues to try and contain radiation at the Fukushima nuclear complex.Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan on Saturday visited tsunami survivors and workers....

Concrete plug plan for Fukushima

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 19:26:00 +0200

Workers in Japan plan to try and plug the leak at the Fukushima nuclear plant with concrete.

Radioactive water leaks into sea

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 19:20:00 +0200

Officials have confirmed that water contaminated with high levels of radiation has escaped into the sea from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.

Japan nuclear struggle focuses on cracked reactor pit

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 19:15:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese officials grappling on Sunday to end the world's worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl were focusing on a crack in a concrete pit that was leaking radiation into the ocean from a crippled reactor.

Death toll growing in Japan

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 19:13:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 2 (UPI) -- Searchers have recovered 50 bodies in Japan's northeastern coastal area hardest hit by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, officials said.

Nigeria suspends national assembly elections

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 19:11:00 +0200

Lagos, Nigeria - Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed till Monday the national assembly (parliamentary) polls holding Saturday, due to late arrival of election materials. INEC chairman said the result sheets for the election, the first in a three-phase poll, did....

Standard and Poor's lowers TEPCO long-term rating

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 19:11:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Standard and Poor's has downgraded the long-term rating on Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO), operator of a nuclear plant at the center of the world's worst atomic crisis for 25 years, to “BBB+” from “A+.”

Japan rescuers save dog adrift two kilometer from shore

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 19:11:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - A Japan Coast Guard elite rescue unit has picked up a dog that was adrift at sea on a house roof off the nation's tsunami-battered northeast coast, an official said Saturday.

Taiwan to lure 50,000 foreign couples with new incentive

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 19:11:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The Tourism Bureau has launched a program to attract foreign tourists in the wake of a massive earthquake in Japan and flooding in southern Thailand last month.

Fukushima leak sealed?

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 18:40:00 +0200

Emergency teams at Fukushima have sealed a crack in the concrete foundation of Reactor 2. Unfortunately, the leakage of radiation into the sea has continued, and engineers are now struggling to detect cracks in the unit’s drainage system.

Reactor Pit Found Leaking Radioactive Water Into Sea

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 18:31:00 +0200

Although higher radiation levels had been detected in nearby ocean waters before, a breach found Saturday is the first identified direct leak of such high levels into the sea.

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #12: Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 18:26:00 +0200

After three weeks have passed since the unprecedented earthquake and tsunami, the climate has become relatively mild from the time when the disaster struck Tohoku and Kanto regions.

Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Update Friday, April 1, 2011

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 18:26:00 +0200

Japan PM visits tsunami-stricken area

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 18:25:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japan's prime minister surveyed the damage in a town gutted by a massive tsunami, as officials said Saturday that highly radioactive water was leaking into the sea from the nuclear plant stricken by the disaster.

Japan nuclear struggle focuses on cracked reactor pit

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 18:14:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese officials grappling on Sunday to end the world's worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl were focussing on a crack in a concrete pit that was leaking radiation into the ocean from a crippled reactor.

Japan nuclear struggle focuses on cracked reactor pit

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 18:14:00 +0200

UPDATE3: Intensive search for tsunami victims runs into 2nd of 3 days

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 18:13:00 +0200

TOKYO - The Japanese Self-Defense Forces, the U.S. military and other rescue workers recovered 20 bodies Sat...

UPDATE5: Intensive search for tsunami victims runs into 2nd of 3 days

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 18:13:00 +0200

TOKYO - The Japanese Self-Defense Forces, the U.S. military and other rescue workers recovered 31 bodies Sat...

Government focus on nuke crisis angers tsunami victims

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 18:12:00 +0200

RIKUZENTAKATA, Japan (AP) As Japan's prime minister visited tsunami-ravaged coastal areas for the first time Apr. 2, frustrated evacuees complained that the government has been too focused on the nuclear crisis that followed the massive wave.

From Twitter to 'Quakebook'

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 18:02:00 +0200

What started as a tweet has turned into an eBook project to benefit survivors of the earthquake and tsunami that have claimed the lives of more than 11,500 people and left more than 16,500 missing in Japan.

Radioactive water leaking into Pacific

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 17:54:00 +0200

Highly radioactive water from Japan's crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant is leaking into the Pacific Ocean from a cracked concrete sump near the No. 2 reactor, an official said today.

Gov't focus on nuke crisis angers tsunami victims

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 17:45:00 +0200

Leak found in reactor pit, Japan PM tours disaster zone

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 17:44:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's prime minister made his first visit to the country's tsunami-devastated region on Saturday as officials grappling to end the worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl said they may have discovered why radiation has been leaking into the sea.

Japan Nuke Plant Water 'Leaking Into Sea'

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 17:41:00 +0200

download Flash from the Adobe download website. The contaminated liquid was seeping from a crack found in the concrete pit of the facility's reactor number two. "The crack was ...

Japan premier plans council on rebuilding

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 17:41:00 +0200

TOKYO - Prime Minister Naoto Kan said Friday that he would convene a national council on rebuilding within 10 days as U.S. and Japanese forces launched a massive effort to locate the bodies of more ...

UPDATE1: Latest casualty figures for March 11 quake, tsunami

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 16:42:00 +0200

TOKYO - The following are the latest casualty figures related to the earthquake and tsunami that hit northea...

Gov't eyes buying disaster-hit urban areas on coast under relocation plan

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 16:42:00 +0200

TOKYO - The government is considering expanding support measures for residents to relocate, and buying urban...

UPDATE4: Intensive search for tsunami victims runs into 2nd of 3 days

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 16:42:00 +0200

TOKYO - The Japanese Self-Defense Forces, the U.S. military and other rescue workers recovered 31 bodies Sat...

UPDATE1: Japan, Germany to work to enhance nuclear safety standards

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 16:42:00 +0200

TOKYO - Japan and Germany agreed Saturday that they will work toward enhancing nuclear safety standards in t...

UPDATE2: Japan, Germany to work to enhance nuclear safety standards

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 16:42:00 +0200

TOKYO - Japan and Germany agreed Saturday that they will work toward enhancing nuclear safety standards in t...

San Diego high school students to send cheer to Japan quake victims

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 16:42:00 +0200

By Rene Chen, LOS ANGELES - More than a thousand students from Mt. Carmel High School in San Diego gathered on Friday en masse a...

Official: Radioactive water leaking into sea through crack in concrete

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 16:39:00 +0200

Power plant workers began filling a cracked concrete shaft with fresh cement to stop highly radioactive water from earthquake-damaged nuclear reactors from draining into the Pacific Ocean, Japanese regulators said Saturday.

JAPAN: Crack in Fukushima nuclear reactor leaks water into the sea

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 16:32:00 +0200

Japan Workers at the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant are strugglng to contain a crisis after the discovery of a crack in a pit leaking highly radioactive water directly into the sea. Emergency crews are rushing to cement the crack while the Tokyo Electric Power Co, Tepco, which runs the plant....

Japan, Germany to cooperate on N-safety

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 16:19:00 +0200

AFP Saturday, April 2, 2011 05:13:00 PM TOKYO - Japan and Germany on Saturday said they would work together on international nuclear safety standards, while Tokyo promised to thoroughly investigate its ongoing nuclear crisis. Japanese women wash their salvaged belongings in a stream due to lack of....

Death toll growing in Japan

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 15:58:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 2 (UPI) -- Searchers recovered have 50 bodies in Japan's northeastern coastal area hardest hit by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, officials said. The three-day special search by U.S. military, Japanese Self-Defense Forces and other...

Japan search for the last quake victims

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 15:54:00 +0200

Last Updated: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 22:14:00 +1100 Thousands of Japanese and American troops have begun an air and sea search along the Japanese coast looking for bodies left behind from last month's earthquake and tsunami. As the search begins, a nuclear expert has warned that it could take 100 years....

Japan search for bodies nears final phase

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 15:50:00 +0200

Japanese officials are reviewing suspiciously high radiation measurements around the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, while the U.S. military has been called in to help with a final intensive search for bodies after the tsunami and earthquake.

Leak found in reactor pit as Japan PM tours disaster zone

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 15:48:00 +0200

Japan's prime minister made his first visit to the country's tsunami-devastated region on Saturday as officials grappling to end the worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl said they may have discovered why radiation has been leaking into the sea.

The shadow of Fukushima

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 15:40:00 +0200

The situation at Japan’s quake-damaged Fukushima-1 plant continues to aggravate, with radiation levels still high and the reactors’ cooling systems unrepaired. Meanwhile, life in the rest of the country is coming to normal as residents are struggling to forget about the disaster.

Why We Travel

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 15:29:00 +0200

As the traveler’s map is redrawn, parts in unsettling and tragic ways, voices might whisper, “Stay home.” Don’t. There are opportunities to be had.

Dog rescued three weeks after tsunami

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 15:19:00 +0200

Japan's coast guard has rescued a dog drifting on a rooftop off the country's coast, three weeks after a tsunami ravaged the north-east.

UPDATE1: Intensive search for tsunami victims runs into 2nd of 3 days

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 15:12:00 +0200

TOKYO - The Japanese Self-Defense Forces, the U.S. military and other rescue workers recovered 18 bodies Sat...

Dog found adrift at sea

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 15:10:00 +0200

A Japan Coast Guard elite rescue unit has picked up a dog that was adrift at sea on a house roof off the nation's tsunami-battered northeast coast, an official said on Saturday.

Japanese PM visits quake-hit areas

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 15:09:00 +0200

Tokyo, April 2 (IANS) Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan visited the quake-hit areas of the northeastern region of the country Saturday.

Death toll growing in Japan

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 15:00:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 2 (UPI) -- Searchers recovered have 50 bodies in Japan's northeastern coastal area hardest hit by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, officials said.

Japan's prime minister Naoto Kan visits earthquake zone as his political fortunes rise

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 14:56:00 +0200

Japan's prime minister Naoto Kan has made his first visit to the earthquake and tsunami zone. But how are his political fortunes holding up? Danielle Demetriou reports

Fukushima leaking into sea

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 14:35:00 +0200

Tepco officials say 20cm crack in containment pit under reactor two may be source Radioactive water from Japan's quake-striken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant is leaking into the sea, its operator said. The 20cm (8in) crack in a containment pit under reactor two may be the source of recent radiation....

Japan nuclear crisis: Japan's Prime Minister meets tsunami victims and enters nuclear exclusion zone

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 14:25:00 +0200

Naoto Kan visited 'J-village', the sports facility being used as headquarters for emergency teams tring to cool down the reactors.

Labour movement donates S$56,000 to Japan quake victims

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 14:13:00 +0200

SINGAPORE: The Singapore labour movement will make a S$56,000 donation in efforts to help the survivors of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Radioactive water leaks from crippled Japan plant

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 14:09:00 +0200

Japan's prime minister surveyed the damage in a town gutted by a massive tsunami, as officials said today that highly radioactive water was leaking into the sea from the nuclear plant ...

Japan rescuers find dog alive at sea

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 13:50:00 +0200

A JAPAN Coast Guard elite rescue unit has picked up a dog that was adrift at sea on a house roof off the nation's tsunami-battered coast.

Philippine fund-raising concert for Japan raises over $400,000

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 13:42:00 +0200

MANILA - A benefit concert by Philippine artists for victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that deva...

UPDATE2: Intensive search for tsunami victims runs into 2nd of 3 days

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 13:42:00 +0200

TOKYO - The Japanese Self-Defense Forces, the U.S. military and other rescue workers recovered 20 bodies Sat...

Japan nuclear crisis: Japan's Prime Minister meets tsunami victims and enters nuclear exclusion zone

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 13:27:00 +0200

Naoto Kan visited 'J-village', the sports facility being used as headquarters for emergency teams tring to cool down the reactors.

Beady Eye axe Japan tour after tsunami horror

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 13:17:00 +0200

Rockers BEADY EYE have cancelled a tour of Japan after last month's earthquake and tsunami disaster.

New York City’s Empire State Building to be lit up in sign of support for Japan

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 13:17:00 +0200

Joining the 443.2-meter building in lighting up in the colors of Japan's national flag are Sky Tower in Auckland, Menara KL in Kuala Lumpur and North Tower in Seoul.

Radioactive Water Leaking From Crippled Japan Plant

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 13:08:00 +0200

Japan's prime minister surveyed the damage in a town gutted by a massive tsunami, as officials said Saturday that highly radioactive water was leaking into the sea from the nuclear plant stricken by the disaster.

New leak found at Japan nuclear plant

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 13:01:00 +0200

At the damaged Fukushima complex, officials say radioactive water is leaking into the ocean, but it is expected to be quickly diluted. Japan's Kan visits a tsunami-stricken town.Japan's prime minister surveyed the damage in a town gutted by a massive tsunami, as officials said Saturday that highly....

Japan PM visits tsunami-gutted town

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 12:55:00 +0200

Japan's prime minister surveys the damage in a town gutted by a massive tsunami, as officials say highly radioactive water has been leaking into the sea from the nuclear plant stricken by the disaster.

Radiation spilled into sea

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 12:54:00 +0200

Japanese workers struggling to contain a crisis at a crippled nuclear plant have discovered a crack in a pit leaking highly radioactive water directly into the ocean.

Japan Finds Radioactive Water Leaking into Ocean

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 12:54:00 +0200

Nuclear safety spokesman Hidehiko Nishiyama says water could be leaking from crack in maintenance pit on edge of Fukushima nuclear site

Japanese tourists to Indonesia down 7.45 pct in March

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 12:42:00 +0200

The number of Japanese tourists in Indonesia dropped 7.45 percent in March 2011 due to the 9-magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan, the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) reports.

Dog rescued after surviving tsunami and three weeks at sea

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 12:41:00 +0200

A dog believed to have survived the tsunami and then three weeks at sea has been rescued by the Japanese coastguard.

Official: Radioactive water leaking into Pacific through crack in concrete

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 12:31:00 +0200

Highly radioactive water is leaking into the Pacific Ocean from a crack in a concrete pit outside a crippled reactor at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power facility, an official with the plant's owner said Saturday.

Japan PM visits tsunami-hit towns for 1st time; more radioactive water leaks at nuke plant

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 12:30:00 +0200

RIKUZENTAKATA, Japan - Japan's prime minister surveyed the damage in a town gutted by a massive tsunami, as officials said Saturday that highly radioactive water was leaking into the sea from the nuclear plant stricken by the disaster. The...

UPDATE3: Kan visits Fukushima nuclear operation base, tsunami-hit area

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 12:10:00 +0200

FUKUSHIMA, Japan - Prime Minister Naoto Kan visited an operation base Saturday in Fukushima Prefecture to encourage Sel...

M5.0 quake hits Kanto region, no tsunami warning issued

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 12:10:00 +0200

TOKYO - A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.0 hit the Kanto region surrounding Tokyo on Sa...

Japan's Kan visits tsunami-stricken town

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 12:01:00 +0200

At the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant, officials say radioactive water is leaking into the ocean, but it is expected to be quickly diluted.Japan's prime minister surveyed the damage in a town gutted by a massive tsunami, as officials said Saturday that highly radioactive water was leaking into the....

Radioactive water leaks from crippled Japan plant

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 11:59:00 +0200

Japan's prime minister surveyed the damage in a town gutted by a massive tsunami, as officials said today that highly radioactive water was leaking into the sea from the nuclear plant stricken by the disaster.

Radiation found leaking into sea at Fukushima

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 11:43:00 +0200

The operator of the stricken Fukushima nuclear complex said it has found radioactive water leaking into the sea from a cracked concrete pit.

Radioactive water leaks from crippled Japan plant

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 11:19:00 +0200

National › SDF, U.S. forces continue search for missing victims

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 11:14:00 +0200

Japanese Self-Defense Forces, the U.S. military and other rescue workers focused their intensive search for the missing Saturday in tsunami-hit areas of Ishinomaki, one of…

Leak found in Japan reactor pit

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 11:08:00 +0200

Japan's prime minister made his first visit to the country's tsunami-devastated region on Saturday as the operator of the stricken Fukushima nuclear complex said it had found radioactive water leaking into the sea from a cracked concrete pit.

Cracked reactor leaking radioactive water

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 11:06:00 +0200

Workers struggling to contain a crisis at Japan's crippled nuclear plant discovered a crack in a pit leaking highly radioactive water straight into the sea.

Natural disasters?

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 11:05:00 +0200

Dog rescued at sea three weeks after tsunami in Japan

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 11:04:00 +0200

A dog was rescued off the Japanese coast more than three weeks after an earthquake and tsunami hit the country's north-east, media reports said Saturday.

Leak found in reactor pit as Japan PM tours disaster zone

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 11:01:00 +0200

Japan's prime minister made his first visit to the country's tsunami-devastated region on Saturday and entered a nuclear exclusion zone to meet workers grappling to end the worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl.

Radioactive water leaks from Japan plant

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 10:52:00 +0200

RIKUZENTAKATA - Japan's prime minister surveyed the damage in a town gutted by a massive tsunami, as officials said Saturday that highly radioactive water was leaking into the sea from the nuclear plant stricken by the disaster.

FEATURE: Indonesian nurse awed by Japan's resilient spirit after disaster

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 10:39:00 +0200

By Christine T. Tjandraningsih, JAKARTA - The day that the magnitude 9.0 quake and ensuing tsunami struck was her day off work. Rita Retnaning...

FOCUS: Neighborhood watch groups form in disaster-torn regions

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 10:39:00 +0200

SENDAI - Like other towns and villages on the Pacific coast in northeastern Japan, the town of Onagawa in Miy...

Soccer: Del Piero to aid Japan through new T-shirt business

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 10:39:00 +0200

TURIN, Italy - Juventus striker Alessandro del Piero is launching a T-shirt business to support disaster areas of t...

Leak found in reactor pit, Japan PM tours disaster zone

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 10:32:00 +0200

02 Apr 2011 07:14 Source: reuters // Reuters * Japan PM visits tsunami-hit village, enters nuclear zone * Nuclear crisis enters fourth week, no quick solution * IMF warns economy to be hit by quake, possible yen intervention * Cracked concrete pit might be source of radiation leak (Updates with....

Radioactive water leaks from Japan nuclear plant

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 10:29:00 +0200

Highly radioactive water is leaking into the sea from a 20-centimeter crack in a maintenance pit at Japan's crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, its operator said on Saturday. Tokyo Electric Power Co. said it was preparing to pour concrete into the pit under reactor 2 to try to stop the leak, NHK television reported.

Radioactive water leaks from crippled Japan plant

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 10:26:00 +0200

Japanese PM visits disaster zone

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 10:15:00 +0200

As Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan readied for a visit Saturday to the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, efforts continued to unravel the mystery as to how large amounts of radioactive material got into groundwater and seawater nearby and how to stop it.

Leak found in reactor pit, Japan PM tours disaster zone

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 10:13:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's prime minister made his first visit to the country's tsunami-devastated region on Saturday as the operator of the stricken Fukushima nuclear complex said it had found radioactive water leaking into the sea from a cracked concrete pit.

Reactor crack leaking radioactive water

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 10:06:00 +0200

Japanese workers struggling to contain a crisis at a crippled nuclear plant discovered a crack in a pit leaking highly radioactive water straight into the sea, the firm operating the facility said.

Radioactive leak at Japan plant

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 09:47:00 +0200

Radioactive water leaks into the sea from a crack in a concrete containment pit at Japan's quake-hit Fukushima plant, its operator says.

National › Tokyo gov't criticized for discouraging cherry blossom viewing parties

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 09:44:00 +0200

The Tokyo metropolitan government has asked visitors to its parks to voluntarily refrain from holding parties under blooming cherry trees, known in Japanese as "hanami"…

Entertainment › Philippine fund-raising concert for Japan raises over $400,000

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 09:44:00 +0200

A benefit concert by Philippine artists for victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that devastated northeastern Japan raised over $400,000, one of the…

Japan Prime Minister visits J-village nuclear zone (PHOTOS)

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 09:43:00 +0200

For the first time since the north-eastern zone of Japan was devastated by earthquake and tsunami, the country's prime minister Naoto Kan visited the area and met the employees working to control the overheated reactors in the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear complex.

Leak found in reactor pit as Japan PM tours disaster zone

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 09:42:00 +0200

Mending ties main priority for Japan

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 09:21:00 +0200

Japan vowed to use diplomacy to tackle "the biggest national crisis in the postwar period" in an annual report on its foreign relations released on Friday. The topics included repairing ties with China after the ship collision off the Diaoyu Islands last year and strengthening its traditional alliance with the US.

Death toll rises to 11,800 from great quake-tsunami in Japan

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 09:21:00 +0200

The National Police Agency said on Saturday that the catastrophic earthquake and ensuing tsunami have left 11,800 people dead and 15,540 others unaccounted for in Japan by 10:00 a.m. local time (0100 GMT). The search for the missing by Japan and U.S. forces will end on Sunday and the country will shift its focus to a daunting reconstruction effort.

Air travel between Japan, China recovers

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 09:21:00 +0200

Air travel between Japanese cities and Shanghai has gradually bounced back in the past five days, and the number of passengers and the proportion of Chinese to foreign passengers at the Hongqiao Airport have returned to the levels before the recent earthquake in Japan, according to information from the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.

Japanese PM on 1st visit to tsunami-hit villages

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 09:20:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japan's prime minister bowed and paused for a minute of silence Saturday in front of one of the only buildings left standing in a town gutted by a massive tsunami, as he visited the pulverized northeastern coast for the first time.

Japan PM visits tsunami-hit areas

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 09:17:00 +0200

Naoto Kan's visit criticised for coming late as his government faces increasing pressure to prevent a nuclear meltdown.

New leak of radioactive water found

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 09:16:00 +0200

Japan's tsunami-stricken nuclear power plant is leaking highly radioactive water into the sea, safety officials have said.

Japanese PM sees tsunami devastation first hand

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 09:13:00 +0200

Japan's prime minister set foot Saturday in the tsunami zone for the first time since calamity struck three weeks ago, as the UN warned of a "very serious" nuclear situation.

Global factories buoyant last month, price pressures rising

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 09:02:00 +0200

LONDON/BEIJING, April 1, (RTRS): Factories in Europe eased off the accelerator last month but Chinese and Indian manufacturers bumped up production, so far unscathed by Japan’s devastating earthquake and tsunami, surveys showed on Friday. Worrying...

Japan plans to bail out nuke plant operator Tokyo Electric

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 09:02:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 1, (Agencies): Japan plans to take control of Tokyo Electric Power Co, the operator of the country’s stricken nuclear plant, in the face of mounting public concerns over the crisis and a huge potential compensation bill, a newspaper rep...

Japan PM Kan visits disaster zone

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 08:54:00 +0200

Japanese PM Naoto Kan visits the region in north-eastern Japan worst affected by the tsunami, three weeks after the disaster struck.

Japan PM enters nuclear exclusion zone

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 08:46:00 +0200

Radioactive water leaks from Japan nuclear plant

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 08:45:00 +0200

A Japanese nuclear official says highly radioactive water is leaking from a damaged nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean.

Rescuers find dog in Japan

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 08:41:00 +0200

A dog has been rescued from the roof of a washed-away house off the coast of Japan nearly three weeks after the earthquake and tsunami.

Japan quake toll reaches 11,800

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 08:36:00 +0200

The toll in the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan has risen to 11,800, with 15,540 people remaining unaccounted, Xinhua quoted National Police Agency here as saying Saturday.

UAE tourists to Thailand remain tops in region

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 07:45:00 +0200

ABU DHABI - The number of tourists visiting Thailand from the Middle East has sharply dropped in the first quarter of this year because of the unrest in some countries, but the UAE still leads in terms of travellers going to the South-east Asian nation, an official from the Tourism Authority of Thailand revealed.

Japan PM to visit nuclear disaster zone

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 07:45:00 +0200

Japan's prime minister was headed on Saturday to the disaster zone where workers are braving radiation from a crippled nuclear plant to battle the world's worst atomic crisis since Chernobyl.

Dog fished to safety after three weeks alone at sea

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 07:35:00 +0200

TIRED, dripping but still alive, this petrified pooch was fished to safety yesterday after three weeks all alone at sea. Perched on the roof of a house which was swept into the water after the ...

Japanese prime minister tours disaster zone for first time

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 07:35:00 +0200

Prime Minister Naoto Kan on Saturday toured the areas devastated by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, making a promise of long term government support.

Japan PM visit tsunami-devastated village, enters nuke zone

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 07:32:00 +0200

02 Apr 2011 02:57 Source: reuters // Reuters * Japan PM visits tsunami-hit village, enters nuclear zone * Nuclear crisis enters fourth week, no quick solution * IMF warns economy to be hit by quake, possible yen intervention * Search for bodies continues (Recasts throughout) By Kiyoshi Takenaka and....

Japanese coast guard rescues dog three weeks after quake

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 07:20:00 +0200

Tokyo. Japan's coast guard rescued a dog three weeks after a devastating earthquake and tsunami that rocked the country on March 11 killing thousands, the Kyodo news agency reported, as cited by RIA Novosti The rescuers discovered the dog on the roof of a partially destroyed building on Friday.

Search for missing in Japan to end April 3

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 07:16:00 +0200

The Japanese National Police Agency said that the catastrophic earthquake and ensuing tsunami have left 11,800 people dead.

Japan PM visit tsunami-devastated village, enters nuke

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 07:02:00 +0200

U.S. Sending World's Largest Pump to Cool Japanese Nuclear Reactor

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 06:45:00 +0200

The United States is sending two of the world's largest pumps to Japan to help cool down dangerously overheated nuclear reactors in the damaged Fukushima power plant. Typically used for spraying concrete, the tall German-made pumps are being adapted to spray water into the reactors that wo...

Action hero Jackie Chan and friends raise money for Japan

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 06:29:00 +0200

Action hero Jackie Chan and a line-up of Asian stars have raised more than 25 million Hong Kong dollars (3.2 million US dollars) for the Japanese relief effort with a concert in Hong Kong

S&P downgrades Japan's TEPCO

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 06:23:00 +0200

TOKYO: Standard & Poor's downgraded the long-term rating on Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO), operator of a nuclear plant at the centre of the world's worst atomic crisis for 25 years, to 'BBB+' from 'A+.'

Japan PM visits tsunami-devastated village, enters nuke zone

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 06:20:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's prime minister made his first visit to the country's tsunami-devastated region on Saturday and entered a nuclear exclusion zone to meet workers grappling to end the worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl.

Japanese PM gears up for long-term battle to overcome nuclear crisis

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 06:20:00 +0200

&$ &$ Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan attends a news conference at his official residence in Tokyo April 1, 2011. Japan's prime minister said on Friday he was ready for a long battle to bring the quake-hit Fukushima nuclear plant under control. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo) Japanese Prime Minister Naoto....

UN messengers of peace, goodwill ambassadors voice solidarity to Japan

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 06:20:00 +0200

UN messengers of peace and goodwill ambassadors have joined UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in recording video messages of solidarity with the people of Japan in the wake of the March 11 devastating earthquake and ensuing tsunami, a spokesperson said Friday.

Mali offers aid to Japan's earthquake victims

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 06:20:00 +0200

Mali's President Amadou Toumani Toure on Thursday gave the Japanese ambassador a cheque of 30 million FCFA (66,000 U. S. dollars) in aid to the Asian country's earthquake victims. The president handed over the cheque after signing the condolence book at the Japanese Embassy in Mali.

Japan, U.S. launch massive recovery mission as thousands of victims unaccounted for

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 06:20:00 +0200

A massive recovery mission was launched Friday involving thousands of Japanese Self-Defense Forces (SDF) personnel and U.S. military troops to find and retrieve bodies still unaccounted for in the wake of the devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami that pummeled the northeastern Pacific region of Japan.

Japan prime minister plans rebuilding council

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 06:14:00 +0200

Prime Minister Naoto Kan says he will convene a national post-quake council within 10 days; he later visits a devastated town on the northeast coast. U.S.-Japanese troops launch a wide-scale hunt for bodies. After declaring he would convene a national council on rebuilding within 10 days, Japanese....

U.S., Japanese Forces Search for Missing Tsunami Victims

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 06:12:00 +0200

Thousands of Japanese and American military personnel joined together Friday in a final three-day sweep to search for those still missing from last month's massive earthquake and tsunami. The operation involves 120 aircraft and 65 ships and will cover the three prefectures hit harde...

Japanese PM visits tsunami villages

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 06:04:00 +0200

Japan's prime minister has laid eyes on the extensive damage in the northeast for the first time as troops combed the decimated coastline in an all-out search for any remaining bodies swept out ...

Japanese coast guard rescues dog three weeks after quake

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 05:58:00 +0200

Japan's coast guard rescued a dog three weeks after a devastating earthquake and tsunami that rocked the country on March 11 killing thousands, the Kyodo news agency reported.

Japanese PM on 1st visit to tsunami-hit villages

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 05:55:00 +0200

Japan's prime minister promised to support the hundreds of thousands of people who lost everything in a massive tsunami, as he laid eyes Saturday for the first time on the destruction of the country's northeastern coast.

Best pictures from the past 24 hours

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 05:52:00 +0200

An Afghan child plays with the gun of a US soldier from 1st Regiment 320 Field Artillary 101st Airbourne during the opening ceremony for a newly completed mosque in the village of Tarok Kolache in southern Kandahar province where the US military is funding its rebuilding.

Japan PM pays first visit to tsunami disaster area

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 05:35:00 +0200

Japan's prime minister laid eyes on the extensive damage in the northeast for the first time on Saturday as troops trolled the decimated coastline in an all-out search for any remaining bodies swept out to sea by a tsunami three weeks...

Finding creature comfort in a living hell

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 05:33:00 +0200

Hungry, hurt and separated from owners who are either dead or in evacuation centres, hundreds of family pets are struggling to survive in the desolation of Japan's tsunami-ravaged northeast coast.

Standard & Poor's downgrades Japan's TEPCO

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 05:33:00 +0200

Standard & Poor's downgraded the long-term rating on Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO), operator of a nuclear plant at the centre of the world's worst atomic crisis for 25 years, to 'BBB+' from 'A+.'

Japanese PM on 1st visit to tsunami-hit villages

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 05:26:00 +0200

Japan's prime minister laid eyes on the extensive damage in the northeast for the first time Saturday as troops trolled the decimated coastline in an all-out search for any remaining bodies swept out to sea by a tsunami...

Japan PM visit tsunami-devastated village, enters nuke

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 05:12:00 +0200

Japanese PM visits tsunami-hit villages

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 04:57:00 +0200

Japanese PM on 1st visit to tsunami-hit villages

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 04:52:00 +0200

Japan's prime minister laid eyes on the extensive damage in the northeast for the first time Saturday as troops trolled the decimated coastline ...

China's diplomatic staff on the frontline of evacuation effort in Japan

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 04:50:00 +0200

China's Foreign Ministry said Sunday it had basically completed the work of assisting Chinese citizens to leave Japanese areas hit by the devastating earthquake and tsunami. Thanks to the help of five working teams from the Chinese embassy in Tokyo and the general consulates in Niigata and Sapporo,....

Japan PM visits disaster zone

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 04:49:00 +0200

RIKUZENTAKATA, Japan: Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan set foot for the first time in the tsunami-ravaged disaster zone Saturday, arriving in a town where more than 2,000 are listed as dead or missing.

Latest casualty figures for March 11 quake, tsunami

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 04:36:00 +0200

TOKYO - The following are the latest casualty figures related to the earthquake and tsunami that hit northea...

Japanese PM visits tsunami villages

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 04:28:00 +0200

Japan's prime minister has laid eyes on the extensive damage in the northeast for the first time as troops combed the decimated coastline in an all-out search for any remaining bodies swept out to sea by a tsunami three weeks ago.

Japanese PM visits tsunami villages

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

Japanese PM visits tsunami villages

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 04:16:00 +0200

Japanese PM visits tsunami villages

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 04:12:00 +0200

Japanese PM visits tsunami villages

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 04:10:00 +0200

Japanese PM visits tsunami villages

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 04:05:00 +0200

Japanese PM visits tsunami villages

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 04:05:00 +0200

Japan PM to visit nuclear disaster zone

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 04:04:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's prime minister was headed on Saturday to the disaster zone where workers are braving radiation from a crippled nuclear plant to battle the world's worst atomic crisis since Chernobyl.

Homeless long for pleasure of a bath

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 04:02:00 +0200

DAVID McNEILLIN THE battered community of Rikuzen-Takata, about 9,000 people have been left homeless by last month’s earthquake and tsunami and what many want most is a hot bath.';The ...

Japan's Crisis Bolsters Its Military

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 03:58:00 +0200

If the relief efforts by Japan's armed forces are seen as a success, it could lead to wider acceptance of a more-active Japanese military at a time when it's eyeing an increasingly visible international role.

Fukushima fighters know they may die of radiation in workers

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 03:41:00 +0200

The mother of one of the workers at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant has revealed her son and his colleagues believe that they have been exposed to high levels of radiation and would die from radiation sickness "within weeks" or "cancer in the long-term .''

Giant panda Shin Shin eats bamboo leaves in front of children at the Ueno Zoological Gardens in Tokyo's Taito Ward on Friday. (Shiro Nishihata)

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 03:35:00 +0200

People form a long line to see the giant pandas at Ueno Zoological Gardens in Tokyo's Taito Ward on Friday. (Jun Ueda) Bringing much-needed smiles to zoo-goers, giant pandas Ri Ri and Shin Shin made their long-awaited public debut on Friday at the Ueno Zoological Gardens in Tokyo's Taito Ward to adoring crowds.

SOCCER/ Bundesliga holds charity match for quake-hit Japan

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 03:35:00 +0200

BOCHUM, Germany--Three Bundesliga sides held a joint charity match Sunday for victims of the March 11 Great East Japan Earthquake. Players from German second-division team VfL Bochum combined with players from top flight clubs Schalke 04 and Borussia Dortmund to stage a match with proceeds going to....

Honda, Mazda to resume some production

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 03:35:00 +0200

Honda Motor Co and Mazda Motor Corp on Thursday became the latest major automakers to say they would resume some production in Japan after halting plant operations following the earthquake and tsunami of March 11. Honda said it would resume production of parts for overseas use on April 4, and production at all its car factories on April 11.

Firms delay events for prospective, new employees

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 03:35:00 +0200

Leading businesses are delaying job fairs for college students for next year's positions and entrance ceremonies for new employees out of respect for victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake. Ajinomoto Co. is set to postpone recruitment events for college students in the Tohoku region who hope to....

Reactor Core Was Severely Damaged, U.S. Official Says

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 03:21:00 +0200

Energy Secretary Steven Chu said Friday that roughly 70 percent of the core of one reactor at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan had suffered severe damage.

Hannah to ‘auction herself’ in aid of Japan

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 03:19:00 +0200

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian artist Hannah Tan will “auction herself” today to collect funds for victims of Japan’s recent earthquake and tsunami.

A Bird's Eye View - If the Swedes can do it, so can the rest of the world

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 03:11:00 +0200

You humans are showing us everyday examples of how to provide energy without using fossil fuels or nuclear energy. So then why don’t you do what the Swedes do?

Keeping calm and carrying on

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 03:07:00 +0200

Essential services aren't functioning properly in the city of Sendai yet, and food is being rationed right across northern Japan. Elsewhere, people are cooperating with the government's request to save electricity – the grid is damaged and generation capacity is reduced – so that some power can be redirected north.

UPDATE1: Empire State Building, iconic towers to be lit up for quake-hit Japan

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 03:06:00 +0200

NEW YORK - New York City's Empire State Building and other iconic towers around the world will be illuminated w...

Nissan to halt some production in U.S., Mexico due to parts shortage

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 03:06:00 +0200

NEW YORK - Nissan Motor Co. said Friday it will suspend part of its production in the United States and Mexico ...

Empire State Building, iconic towers to be lit up for quake-hit Japan

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 03:06:00 +0200

NEW YORK - New York City's Empire State Building and other iconic towers around the world will be illuminated w...

Pandas help lighten the mood in Japan

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 02:39:00 +0200

Crises open doors for Sino-Japan cooperation

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 02:35:00 +0200

China and Japan should explore opportunities for cooperation in the massive reconstruction job Japan faces in the aftermath of its triple disasters, political and opinion leaders from both countries said on Friday. Kenichi Matsumoto, special adviser to Japan's cabinet, said Japan will enter an era of reconstruction following the magnitude-9.

EconBriefs

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 02:34:00 +0200

United States: Hanging tough Consumer sentiment is being undermined as commodity prices keep rising and home equity keeps falling. The Conference Board's consumer index in March fell to a three- month low of 63.4 from a revised 72 reading in February. But an improving job market and savings from tax....

Pressure on glove makers expected to ease soon

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 02:34:00 +0200

THE profit margins of major glove makers have been under intense pressure for a few months now due to the rising cost of raw materials, in particular, natural rubber or latex. The situation, however, is not expected to last much longer.

Japan seeks French, US expertise in nuclear crisis

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 02:30:00 +0200

TOKYO, Japan (AP) — Japan is increasingly turning to other countries for help as it struggles to stabilize its tsunami-stricken nuclear plant and stop radiation leaks that are complicating efforts to recover the bodies of some of the thousands swept away by the towering wave.

Nation's quake-warning systems need work, scientists say

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 02:29:00 +0200

Scientists are working on a system in California to improve earthquake forecasts and warnings, but it could be jeopardized by federal budget cuts.Americans have been lulled into a false sense of security that they are prepared for a devastating earthquake, according to a report issued Wednesday by the National Research Council.

Minor radiation spreads from Japan as UN chief urges stronger nuclear safeguards

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 02:18:00 +0200

"We should take all necessary measures to ensure the highest possible standards for health, the food supply and the environment," Mr. Ban told a news conference in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi.

UNHCR shines a beacon of hope on a devastated corner of Japan

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 02:18:00 +0200

TOKYO, Japan, April 1 (UNHCR) – When Shinji Kubo joined UNHCR 18 years ago, he dreamed of helping refugees around the world. "I never thought I would be back in my hometown, helping my neighbours," said the senior external relations officer for the UN refugee agency's Tokyo office.

Japan FM report shows unclear policy

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 02:09:00 +0200

The relationship between China and Japan has been improving and it is time to foster more positive public opinions, Tokyo said.

Crises open doors for cooperation

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 02:09:00 +0200

Reconstruction to be major topic of discussion at Beijing-Tokyo Forum BEIJING / TOKYO - China and Japan should explore opportunities for cooperation in the massive reconstruction job Japan faces in the aftermath of its triple disasters, political and opinion leaders from both countries said on Friday.

Chinese pandas bring big smiles to Tokyo zoo

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 02:09:00 +0200

TOKYO - Hundreds of people waited for the gates to open at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo on Friday morning, drawn by the debut of giant pandas Xian Nu and Bi Li, survivors of the strongest earthquakes for decades in both China and Japan.

Neighbors can be good friends, too

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 02:09:00 +0200

China and Japan, whose historical ties have gone through ups and downs, have come closer in the face of the devastating earthquake and tsunami on March 11 and the radiation leaks from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant.

Japan FM report shows unclear policy

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 02:09:00 +0200

BEIJING - The relationship between China and Japan has been improving and it is time to foster more positive public opinions, Tokyo said.

Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Fact Sheet #14

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 01:59:00 +0200

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Dounreay donations for Fukushima

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 01:58:00 +0200

Radiation survey kits and protective clothing including masks and suits from Dounreay are to be sent to Japan.

Timeline: A Nuclear Crisis Unfolds In Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 01:42:00 +0200

A timeline of the nuclear disaster at the Fukushima Dai-ichi plant, which has leaked radiation since it was damaged by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

Northcom Chief Stresses Disaster Preparedness

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 01:40:00 +0200

The US must do more to prepare for natural disasters on the scale of the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Japan Radiation Fears Leave Bodies Unclaimed

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 01:40:00 +0200

Radiation Fears Leave 1,000 Bodies Unclaimed Near Japan Plant VOA News March 31, 2011 Authorities in Japan say they are unable to collect up to 1,000 dead bodies lying within 20-kilometers of the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant because of fears the corpses are too contaminated with radiation.

Top in Category › JAL to temporarily reduce int'l capacity

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 01:39:00 +0200

The JAL Group will reduce capacity on a portion of its international routes by decreasing flight frequency and switching to smaller aircraft between April 6…

Travel › Grand Prince Hotel Akasaka ends 55-year history

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 01:39:00 +0200

The Grand Prince Hotel Akasaka in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on Thursday ended its 55-year history, after attracting attention as a site for politicians' meetings and…

US Stocks: Dow has best start to the year in 12 years

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 01:36:00 +0200

NEW YORK: The Dow Jones industrial average closed its best start to the year since 1999 Thursday, rising 6.4 percent in the first three months.

Buoyant Q2 M'sia market seen

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 01:36:00 +0200

PETALING JAYA: Local equities market could steam ahead in the second quarter, underpinned by corporate earnings growth, excitement from the Sarawak state election and positive news flow domestically on the award of key infrastructure projects.

UN warns Japan to widen evacuation zone

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 01:33:00 +0200

THE United Nations nuclear watchdog has urged Japan to expand the 12-mile evacuation zone around the stricken Fukushima plant. Radiation has hit 4,000 times legal limits in t

Honda, Mazda to resume some production

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 01:28:00 +0200

31 Mar 2011 21:51 Source: reuters // Reuters * Honda partially restarts production for overseas parts * Mazda: limited vehicle output on April 4 at two plants * Timeline for restart of full-scale production not set (Adds Toyota price rise for vehicles sold in the U.S.

France Calls for Global Nuclear Safety Standards

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 01:09:00 +0200

French President Nicolas Sarkozy is calling for new international nuclear safety standards, warning radiation leaks at Japan's Fukushima Power Plant could affect the entire world. Sarkozy is calling for nuclear officials from the G20 group of industrialized countries to discuss the issue during a May meeting.

Gravity's impact on Earth

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 01:00:00 +0200

Scientists believe images from space could reveal important details about gravity's impact on Earth.

Japan thanks Rescue SA

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:52:00 +0200

Japan has thanked Rescue South Africa for its support after the earthquake and tsunami which devastated the country.

Dow has best start to the year since 1999

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:47:00 +0200

THE Dow Jones industrial average closed its best start to the year since 1999 today, rising 6.4 per cent in the first three months.

Lifesaving titles to honour Saxon Bird

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:43:00 +0200

Australia's surf lifesaving community is converging on Queensland's Gold Coast for this year's national titles, where a young ironman died in wild surf just 12 months ago.

Shimizu S-Pulse to play quake charity match in Netherlands

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:39:00 +0200

TOKYO - Shimizu S-Pulse are planning to play a charity match in Amsterdam on April 13 against Dutch club Ajax to help the victims of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, soccer sources ...

Ishikawa to give 2011 earnings to Japan victims

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:39:00 +0200

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Ryo Ishikawa first made people take notice because of his golf. He won his first Japan Golf Tour event as a 15-year-old amateur, won the money title at 17 and last year became ...

French seek to drop probe into Chernobyl fallout

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:39:00 +0200

By PIERRE-ANTOINE SOUCHARDASSOCIATED PRESS PARIS -- A French prosecutor wants to drop a decade-long investigation into the fallout in France from the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear accident, citing lack ...

Japan turns to France, U.S. for help on nuclear crisis

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:34:00 +0200

Plant operator says it doesn’t believe any drinking water was affected by high contamination

Japanese firms in PH say disaster to have an impact

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:21:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines - Many Japanese firms in the Philippines are now feeling the impact of the earthquake and tsunami that hit their home country earlier this month.

Honda, Mazda to resume some production

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:19:00 +0200

Honda Motor Co <7267.T> and Mazda Motor Corp <7261.T> on Thursday became the latest major automakers to say they would resume some production in Japan after halting plant operations following the earthquake and tsunami of March 11.

Nuclear plant must be decommissioned: Kan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:15:00 +0200

TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan said yesterday that the entire Fukushima nuclear plant must be decommissioned, Kyodo News reported. Mr Kan made the remarks during a meeting with the Japanese Communist Party chief Kazuo Shii. The...

You are not alone, Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:15:00 +0200

Youths are banding together to perform at a concert to raise at least S$100,000 for the survivors of the Japan earthquake and tsunami. Titled "You Are Not Alone" (Anatawa Hitorijanai), the concert will be held from 5pm to 10pm on April 16 at...

Politics › LDP, in policy shift, considering grand coalition gov't with Kan's DPJ

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:09:00 +0200

The largest opposition Liberal Democratic Party in a policy shift is considering an idea sounded out by Prime Minister Naoto Kan's ruling Democratic Party of…

Politics › Japan tells G-20 it will try to minimize quake effect on production

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:09:00 +0200

Japan told its Group of 20 peers Thursday that it is trying to minimize the effect of disruption in production in the wake of the…

Factories buoyant, price pressures rising

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 23:44:00 +0200

* Eurozone factory growth slows in March, prices soar * China official PMI rises from six-month low LONDON/BEIJING: Factories in Europe eased off the accelerator last month but Chinese and Indian manufacturers bumped up production, so far unscathed by Japan’s devastating earthquake and tsunami, surveys showed on Friday.

Asian shares gain but quake fears linger

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 23:44:00 +0200

HONG KONG: Asian shares were mixed Friday in cautious trade ahead of key US jobs data while a weak yen provided some support, but concerns over the consequences of last month’s earthquake weighed on sentiment. Tokyo ended 0.48 percent, or 46.71 points, lower at 9,708.39 after gaining more than three percent in the previous two sessions.

Japan Knocks Safety, Data at Reactors

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 23:27:00 +0200

The embattled operator of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear-power plant was forced Friday to tighten worker-safety rules and to review the radioactivity data it has released over the past few weeks, the latest in a series of embarrassments in its emergency repair effort.

Energy Secretary Says Reactor Core Was Severely Damaged

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 23:18:00 +0200

Energy Secretary Steven Chu said Friday that roughly 70 percent of the core of one reactor at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan had suffered severe damage.

Dog rescued at sea 3 weeks after Japan quake

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

One more survivor in Japan has been rescued. The Japanese coast guard on Friday rescued a dog floating in the debris off the coast of Kesennuma, northern Japan. It's unclear if the canine, which was scrambling on the roof of a house that had been washed away, had been at sea for the entire three weeks since the devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Japan PM to visit nuclear disaster zone

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:59:00 +0200

Japan's prime minister was headed on Saturday to the disaster zone where workers are braving radiation from a crippled nuclear plant to battle the world's worst atomic crisis since Chernobyl.

Japan search for bodies nears final phase

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:52:00 +0200

Japan PM visits disaster zone, nuclear crisis drags

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:46:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s prime minister was headed to the nuclear disaster zone on Saturday where workers are braving radiation from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi plant to battle the world’s worst atomic crisis since Chernobyl. Naoto Kan was due to visit a sports camp turned into a base for....

Japan PM to visit nuclear disaster zone

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:39:00 +0200

Japan PM to visit nuclear disaster zone

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:39:00 +0200

Fukushima situation remains very serious: IAEA chief

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:33:00 +0200

NAIROBI - The situation at Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant remains very serious, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Yukiya Amano, said here on Friday.

Giant pumps rushed from US to Japan to cool reactors

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:33:00 +0200

WASHINGTON - Two of the world's largest cement boom pumps are being rushed to Japan to help cool reactors at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, the company that makes the equipment said Friday.

Japan PM to visit nuclear disaster zone

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:31:00 +0200

01 Apr 2011 20:08 Source: reuters // Reuters * Under-pressure leader to encourage workers, victims * Nuclear crisis enters fourth week, no quick solution * Plant operator TEPCO's shares plunge * S&P cuts TEPCO long-term rating by three notches * Victims still struggle, but dog rescue brings some....

Minor radiation spreads from Japan as UN chief urges stronger nuclear safeguards

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:27:00 +0200

Radioactive material from the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in Japan is gradually spreading into the global atmosphere, but at extremely low concentrations that do not present health hazards, the United Nations reported today, as Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for "solid" safeguards for nuclear safety.

Groundwater contamination detected

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 21:46:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 1 (UPI) -- The crisis at Japan's disabled Fukushima nuclear plant assumed another dimension Friday with detection of groundwater contamination near a reactor.

Radiation levels drop in Japan 20:13 IAEA says although levels are dropping by the day situation at plant remains very serious

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 21:46:00 +0200

Radiation measured at a village 40km from Japan's crippled nuclear plant is falling by the day, the UN atomic agency said today, two days after warning the level exceeded a criterion for evacuation. Wednesday's statement by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) had added to pressure on....

Japan Nuclear Plant Leaks Radiation Into Groundwater

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 21:39:00 +0200

Radiation exceeding government safety limits has seeped into groundwater under Japan's tsunami-crippled nuclear plant.

US, Japanese Forces Search for Missing Tsunami Victims

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 21:39:00 +0200

Thousands of Japanese and American military personnel joined in a final three-day sweep to search for those still missing.

Entertainment › Philippine artists hold benefit concert for Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 21:39:00 +0200

More than two dozen Philippine singers joined for a benefit concert Friday for the victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, saying…

Japanese, U.S. military search for tsunami victims

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 21:36:00 +0200

Search operation may be last chance to find those still missing; safety officials question accuracy of radiation measurements

Dog saved from floating home 3 weeks after tsunami

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 21:16:00 +0200

A dog that survived in a house swept away to sea three weeks ago by the devastating Japan tsunami was saved on Friday by a coast guard rescue team flying over an island of debris.

Japanese, US troops look for dead

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 21:11:00 +0200

JAPANESE and US military ships and helicopters are in a massive operation on Japan's tsunami-ravaged coast.

AmeriCares Airlifting Medical Aid to Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 21:10:00 +0200

STAMFORD, Conn. April 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AmeriCares is airlifting medical aid to help survivors still suffering from the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan . The shipment of medicines, medical supplies and personal hygiene products valued at more than $525,000 leaves....

Manufacturing growth slows slightly in March

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 21:03:00 +0200

WASHINGTON (AP) — Manufacturing activity cooled off a bit last month after expanding in February at the fastest pace in nearly seven years. The Institute for Supply Management said Friday that the sector grew for the 20th straight month. The trade group's index of manufacturing activity dipped to 61.

cannedwater4kids inc. helps desperate Japanese father

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:52:00 +0200

While Japanese resident Kuniaki Suzuki lives 150 miles from the epicenter of the March 11th earthquake, leaving him relatively unaffected by most of the destruction, his post-earthquake Twitter post led him to CannedWater4kids. “One day after ...

Japan to convene rebuilding council as massive search for bodies is mounted

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:44:00 +0200

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan said Friday he would convene a national council on rebuilding within 10 days as U.S. and Japanese forces launched a massive effort to locate the bodies of more than 16,000 people still listed as missing three weeks after the giant March 11 tsunami and earthquake.

Japan PM to visit disaster zone, nuclear crisis drags

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:29:00 +0200

Japan's prime minister was headed to the nuclear disaster zone on Saturday where workers are braving radiation from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi plant to battle the world's worst atomic crisis since Chernobyl.

Video: Dog rescued at sea in Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:15:00 +0200

CBS News RAW: The Japanese Coast Guard has rescued a dog found on the roof of a house floating at sea. It's unclear if the dog could have been at sea for the three weeks since the Japanese earthquake and tsunami. The rescue marked the first day of a massive three-day search and recover mission.

Japan: The 2011 off the Pacific coast of Tohoku earthquake - Situation Report 11

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:09:00 +0200

The casualties and missing are expected to exceed 28,000, the worst number of loss Japan has experienced since 1896 Meiji Sanriku Earthquake, as there is still great number of missings (16,464).

WFP Extends Support To Disaster Response Efforts In Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:09:00 +0200

The warehouses and offices are for use by the city and various Japanese relief organizations that are delivering supplies to people who have been adversely affected by the disaster.

With immense courage and a lot of mops, Japan picks up the pieces and begins the long, slow process of rebuilding

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:08:00 +0200

How some of the ships, cars, houses, mangled steel and general detritus will be removed is anyone's guess, but construction is occurring if only on a small scale.

Politics › Japan, Australia to postpone bilateral FTA talks due to quake

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:08:00 +0200

Japan and Australia have agreed to postpone the next round of bilateral free trade negotiations, initially planned in April, as Tokyo is prioritizing dealing with…

More than 11,000 confirmed dead in Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:56:00 +0200

A total of 11,734 people were confirmed dead by Japan's National Police Agency as of 12:00 GMT on Friday, while 16,375 were missing following the earthquake and tsunami that hit the Asian country last month.

Global PMI robust despite tsunami

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:55:00 +0200

The Japanese earthquake and tsunami have barely dented the rapid global growth in manufacturing, a cluster of sector surveys from across the world demonstrated on Friday. In the first purchasing managers’ indices of the manufacturing sector since the 11 March disaster, there was little sign that....

Death toll from twin disasters in Japan nears 12,000

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:55:00 +0200

MOSCOW, April 1 (RIA Novosti) - The confirmed death toll in Japan's 9.0-magnitude earthquake and tsunami grew to 11,734, the NHK TV channel said on Friday. The total death toll from the disaster could rise much higher as 16,375 are listed as missing. The twin disaster that rocked Japan on March 11....

Grains, beans soar on updated US supply

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:41:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Corn, wheat and soybeans were soaring Thursday after new government reports did little to ease concerns about global supplies. Meanwhile demand continues to strengthen.

Japan’s known tsunami deaths close to 12,000

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:38:00 +0200

The known deaths in Japan’s earthquake and tsunami three weeks ago are closing in on 12 thousands. More than 16 thousand people remain unaccounted for. The Richter-9 jolt triggered a ten-metre wave which swept away towns and villages and badly crippled the Fukushima nuclear power station.

Radiation eases in Japan village near no-go zone-IAEA

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:30:00 +0200

01 Apr 2011 17:09 Source: reuters // Reuters * Radiation situation at village "improves daily" - IAEA * Situation at Fukushima plant still "very serious" (Adds quotes, details) VIENNA, April 1 (Reuters) - Radiation measured at a village 40 km (25 miles) from Japan's crippled nuclear plant is falling by the day, the U.

Dog drifting atop roof rescued off coast of Kesennuma

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:25:00 +0200

SENDAI - A dog was rescued at sea off the coast of Kesennuma on Friday after being found drifting atop a roof...

Questions and Answers: Safety of food products imported from Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:23:00 +0200

МЕМО/11/215 Brussels, 1st April 2011 Following a nuclear accident, what does the EU do as regards food safety? During the years that followed Chernobyl, after scientific advice of the Group of Experts established under the Euratom Treaty (Article 31) ...

Fukushima groundwater contaminated

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:18:00 +0200

High levels of radiation have been detected for the first time in groundwater near the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan.

After Fukushima, The 'Nuclear People' Emerge

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:16:00 +0200

Most of the time, the nuclear world is a quiet, hidden-from-sight community of scientists and engineers. But when a disaster like Japan's happens, they are called on to explain what went wrong.

Japan PM to visit disaster zone, nuclear crisis drags on

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:14:00 +0200

Panda pair mobbed by Japan fans

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:04:00 +0200

Thousands of visitors have flocked to Tokyo's Ueno Zoo to catch a first glimpse of a pair of pandas on loan from China.

17:39 Kan to visit Japan disaster zone

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:00:00 +0200

Japan's prime minister will tomorrow visit the nuclear disaster zone where workers are braving radiation from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi plant to battle the world's worst atomic crisis since Chernobyl. Naoto Kan was due to visit a sports camp turned into a base for military, firefighters and....

Japan PM to visit disaster zone, nuclear crisis drags on

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:59:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's prime minister was headed to the nuclear disaster zone on Saturday where workers are braving radiation from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi plant to battle the world's worst atomic crisis since Chernobyl.

United, Continental Airlines cutting capacity to Japan from US

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:55:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - United and Continental airlines are reducing flights between the U.S. and Japan because of a drop in demand since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

Dalai Lama sends CNA birthday wishes

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:55:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Tibet's exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, offered his congratulations to the Central News Agency (CNA) on its 87th birthday Friday.

Toyota car assembly delayed by work disruption in Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:55:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Work stoppage in Japan has led to a delay in auto assembly in Taiwan and decreased imports of finished Toyota vehicles from Japan, Toyota's Taiwan dealer said Thursday.

Japan disaster continues to curb auto production

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:55:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Here are the latest developments in the auto industry following Japan's March 11 earthquake and tsunami. The disaster and nuclear crisis have shut plants and delayed shipments of parts and cars worldwide. Japan's daily auto production has fallen by about 37,000 vehicles, says Scotiabank Senior Economist Carlos Gomes.

Anti-radiation face masks draw attention at fair

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:55:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Face masks that are meant to protect wearers from breathing radiation particles were among a range of products that attracted attention at a product launch fair in Taipei Friday.

MicroEdge Offers Programs to Assist Clients in Japan Relief Efforts

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:40:00 +0200

NEW YORK - (Business Wire) MicroEdge LLC, the leading provider of solutions for the giving community worldwide, today announced that it is offering two special programs to current IGAM and Matching GIFTS clients to help support relief efforts for the victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Korea’s forensic experts: Ready for disasters

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:14:00 +0200

A team of experts from the National Forensic Service recently returned from a mission in New Zealand, where their Body Identification Team helped identify the remains of victims of the devastating Feb. 22 earthquake that took the lives of over 180 people.

March trade surplus soars to $3.1 billion

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:14:00 +0200

Korea’s trade surplus swelled to $3.1 billion in March from $2.46 billion the previous month on the strength of record-high exports, the government said yesterday. Exports jumped 30.3 percent on-year to $48.60 billion, the highest rise for a monthly period, with imports climbing 27.9 percent to $45.

Volunteer sensitivity to locals' needs called for

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:11:00 +0200

Tohoku communities hit by the earthquake and tsunami last month are gradually embarking on the road to recovery, with some finally able to call on volunteers outside the region for help thanks to restored infrastructure. But while these areas will need all the aid they can get to rebuild, some say....

Funding reconstruction

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:11:00 +0200

The record ¥92.41 trillion budget for fiscal 2011 was enacted Tuesday. Although the opposition-controlled Upper House voted it down earlier in the day, it was enacted due to a constitutional provision that mandates that a Lower House vote on a national budget prevails over an Upper House vote.

Kan names quake at pep talk

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:11:00 +0200

Prime Minister Naoto Kan said Friday that preparations for restoration and reconstruction work have begun in disaster-hit areas and Japan will prevail over the hardships caused by the massive earthquake and tsunami on March 11. He did not, however, offer an outlook on when the damaged Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant will be stabilized.

This earthquake still felt all over Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:11:00 +0200

When my friends back home contacted me to see if I was OK after the March 11 disaster, I told everyone the same thing. "We're OK. We live 500 miles (800 km) from the disaster zone. We haven't been affected at all." We didn't even feel the earthquake, not even slightly. We have had no blackouts. We continue to have food, water and daily necessities.

Students whip up multilingual site with disaster information

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:11:00 +0200

On the day after the March 11 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, a group of students from Tokyo University of Foreign Studies gathered a group of volunteers to set up a multilingual website for foreign residents seeking information about the disaster. The site, which can be found at nip0.wordpress.

JGTO pledges ¥200 million to support Tohoku's recovery

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:11:00 +0200

The Japanese men's golf tour followed in the footsteps of its poster boy Ryo Ishikawa by announcing a donation of ¥200 million on Friday for the victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Ishikawa said Wednesday that he would donate all earnings this season to relief efforts for the disaster,....

Boston doctor joins volunteers

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:11:00 +0200

BOSTON — Within days of the March 11 catastrophe, N. Stuart Harris, a doctor at Boston's Massachusetts General Hospital, found himself in the back of an ambulance heading north overnight from Tokyo to hard-hit Kesennuma in Miyagi Prefecture on a five-day volunteer relief trip.

Campaigning begins in local assembly polls

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:11:00 +0200

Official campaigning started Friday for the April 10 assembly elections in 41 prefectures and 15 major cities, with results expected to reflect public opinion on the government's response to last month's earthquake and tsunami, and the ongoing nuclear crisis.

Radiation found in Japan groundwater

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:10:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Radiation exceeding government safety limits has seeped into groundwater under a tsunami-crippled Japanese nuclear plant, according to the operator, but experts said Friday that it was unlikely to contaminate drinking supplies.

Japan: Earthquake & Tsunami - Situation Report No. 16

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:08:00 +0200

This report is produced by OCHA. It was issued by the Regional Office in Asia Pacific with input from the OCHA team in Tokyo. It covers the period from 30 March â€“ 1 April. This is the final report on this emergency. I.

Japan PM to visit disaster zone, nuclear crisis drags

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:08:00 +0200

UPDATE2: Intensive search for tsunami victims turns up 32 bodies

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:54:00 +0200

TOKYO - A total of 32 bodies were found Friday, the first day of a three-day intensive search by Japan and t...

UPDATE1: Latest casualty figures for March 11 quake, tsunami

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:54:00 +0200

TOKYO - The following are the latest casualty figures related to the earthquake and tsunami that hit northea...

UPDATE1: M5.0 quake jolts northeastern Japan, no tsunami warning issued

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:54:00 +0200

TOKYO - A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.0 struck the northeastern part of Japan on Fri...

U.S. forces assist in search for Japanese bodies

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:45:00 +0200

Japanese officials are reviewing the latest gargantuan radiation measurements surrounding the stricken Fukushima Daiichi plant, and U.S. forces are now assisting the search for bodies.

Magnitude six earthquake in Crete felt across Israel

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:32:00 +0200

The source of the quake was 60 kilometers below the earth's surface. Magen David Adom paramedics say that no one was injured in Israel as a result of the quake. Head of the Geophysical Institute of Israel Rami Hopshteter said that even weaker and more distant quakes can be felt stronger in Israel.

Japanese, US military search for tsunami victims

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:09:00 +0200

By JAY ALABASTER and MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press SENDAI, Japan - Japanese and U.S. military ships and helicopters trolled Japan's tsunami-ravaged coastline looking for bodies Friday, part of an...

Chan, Lau headline charity concert for Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:08:00 +0200

Jackie Chan, Andy Lau and a host of Asian performing artists, including Indonesia's Sherina Munaf, staged a three-hour charity concert in Hong Kong on Friday to raise funds for victims of Japan's earthquake and tsunami.

Japanese PM says "long battle" to resolve Fukushima nuclear crisis

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:58:00 +0200

(With Photo) TOKYO, April 1 (KUNA) -- Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan pledged Friday that his government will win a long battle in order to put the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant under control. "We are ready to fight a long battle, and determined to win it," Kan told a news conference....

Irradiated bodies left untouched in danger zone

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:46:00 +0200

TOKYO: Up to 1000 bodies of victims of Japan's quake and tsunami remain uncollected in the exclusion zone around a stricken nuclear plant because of radiation fears, a report says.

US, Japanese Forces Search for Missing Tsunami Victims

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:46:00 +0200

Operation involves 120 aircraft, 65 ships and will cover three prefectures hit hardest by disaster

Japanese, US military search for tsunami victims

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:39:00 +0200

Uzbek expert: Rogun's dam could lead to catastrophe

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:38:00 +0200

A strong earthquake similar to the one recently experienced by Japan could destroy large hydrofacilities in Central Asia, Uzbek Hydroproject Director Sergei Zhigarev said.

The World from Berlin: Al-Qaida as a Justification for Merkel's Nuclear Phase-Out

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:32:00 +0200

Must nuclear reactors be able to withstand a plane crash? Safety checks currently underway on Germany's 17 nuclear reactors will address exactly that question. For German commentators, it has long been clear that German facilities are vulnerable to such attacks -- and that Merkel is merely preparing the country for a rapid atomic phase-out.

Canada tightens controls on Japanese food, animal feed

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:30:00 +0200

01 Apr 2011 13:19 Source: reuters // Reuters * Requires proof of safety for food, feed from 12 areas * Canada testing radiation levels of Japanese products WINNIPEG, Manitoba, April 1 (Reuters) - Canada has tightened its controls on Japanese imports to include all food and animal feed products from areas affected by Japan's ongoing nuclear crisis.

Deep earthquake east of Crete in Greece

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:30:00 +0200

01 Apr 2011 13:57 Source: reuters // Reuters ATHENS, April 1 (Reuters) - A deep 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck in the sea 76 miles (120 km) east-northeast of Iraklio, a town on the Greek island of Crete, on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The earthquake, at 48 miles (77 km) deep, was not felt in Athens but was felt in Cairo.

UNHCR shines a beacon of hope on a devastated corner of Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:30:00 +0200

01 Apr 2011 14:33 Source: Content partner // UNHCR TOKYO, Japan, April 1 (UNHCR) - When Shinji Kubo joined UNHCR 18 years ago, he dreamed of helping refugees around the world. "I never thought I would be back in my hometown, helping my neighbours," said the senior external relations officer for the UN refugee agency's Tokyo office.

UPDATE2: Kan calls for closer ties with opposition to rebuild Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:24:00 +0200

By Takuya Karube, TOKYO - Prime Minister Naoto Kan said Friday he wants to deepen ties with opposition parties in crafting alm...

Japan PM vows funding to tackle long nuclear crisis

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:21:00 +0200

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan said on Friday he was ready for a long fight to bring a quake-hit nuclear plant under control but was convinced Japan would overcome its nuclear crisis.

Case of history repeating itself?

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:15:00 +0200

Libya Case of history repeating itself? By Professor Enos Kiremire On the 19th March 2011 as I sat to briefly watch CNN news, I saw Tomahawk Missiles and bombs descend on Libyan cities and towns. Then I saw the warplanes flying over Libya and the destruction of the infrastructure. I was gripped with great fear.

Turkey to send humanitarian aid to Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:13:00 +0200

Turkey will send 50 tons of humanitarian aid to quake- and tsunami-hit Japan, Turkish State Minister Cemil Çiçek said in a written statement Friday.

In damaged nuclear plant's shadow, mayor pleads for food, fuel

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:13:00 +0200

Told to stay indoors, the residents of one Japanese city near a quake-damaged nuclear plant are now grappling with widespread shortages and appealing for help from outside.

Gymnastics Federation to weigh moving worlds from Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:10:00 +0200

The International Gymnastics Federation will consider moving the world championships from Tokyo because of concern over Japan's nuclear crisis. FIG said yesterday it will decide by the end of May whether to go ahead with the October championships at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium. The event is the main qualifier for the 2012 London Olympics.

Dead water

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:08:00 +0200

Paradoxically, what believed to be of great help in coping with the aftermath of the nuclear accident at Japan’s Fukushima-1 power plant damaged by the 11 March 9.0-magnitude earthquake and tsunami now appears to be a major obstacle and the source of radioactive contamination.

Japan PM vows to win atom 'battle'

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:03:00 +0200

Japan's prime minister has promised to win the battle against an overheating nuclear plant even as atomic safety officials questioned the accuracy of radiation measurements at the complex. Naoto Kan was grave a week ago when he addressed the...

Flood hit may have been underestimated

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:54:00 +0200

TREASURY may have underestimated coal production losses from this summer's natural disasters by as much as $3 billion.

Quake measuring 5,9 on Richter scale rocks Japan�s Honshu island

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:44:00 +0200

Tokyo. An earthquake measuring 5,9 on the Richter scale has rocked the Japanese island of Honshu. According to the U.S. Geological Survey the epicenter of the quake was some 81 km southeast of the city of Morioka and about 451 km northeast of the capital Tokyo. More than 11,000 people died in a powerful earthquake that jolted Japan on March 11.

Treasury may have underestimated flood hit

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:16:00 +0200

Businesses say lost coal production during this summer's natural disasters could be as much as 30 million tonnes, double what Treasury had estimated.

Japan plans to bail out stricken nuclear plant operator - media

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:12:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan plans to take control of Tokyo Electric Power Co, the operator of the country's stricken nuclear plant, in the face of mounting public concerns over the crisis and a huge potential compensation bill, a newspaper reported on Friday.

SDF, U.S. start huge search for missing

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:07:00 +0200

The Self-Defense Forces and U.S. military elements Friday began a three-day intensive search for people still missing three weeks after a quake-triggered tsunami wiped out cities and towns along the northeast coast. Using dozens of ships and helicopters, about 18,000 SDF and 7,000 U.S.

Stay away from Japan, officials warn

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:05:00 +0200

Russia has restated warnings against visiting Japan in the aftermath of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear alert. “We repeat our calls for the Russian citizens to refrain from visiting Japan, especially the endangered areas,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich said on Thursday, RIA Novosti reported.

Japan plans to bail out stricken nuclear plant operator: report

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:55:00 +0200

Japan plans to take control of Tokyo Electric Power Co, the operator of the country's stricken nuclear plant, in the face of mounting public concerns over the crisis and a huge potential compensation bill, a newspaper reported on Friday.

World factories buoyant as price pressures rising

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:53:00 +0200

By Jonathan Cable and Koh Gui Qing LONDON/BEIJING (Reuters) - Factories in Europe eased off the accelerator last month but Chinese and Indian manufacturers bumped up production, so far unscathed by ...

Japan's PM vows to win battle against nuke plant

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:46:00 +0200

Japan's prime minister sounded a resolute note Friday, promising to win the battle against an overheating nuclear plant even as atomic safety ...

28,000 dead or missing in Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:37:00 +0200

The number of those who has died or is missing as a result of a devastating earthquake and ensuing tsunami in Japan has reached 28,000. According to the National Police Department, the death toll stands at 11,600, while the number of missing residents is 16, 500 as of today.

28,000 people fall victim to Japan quake and tsunami

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:37:00 +0200

A total of 28 thousand people have been killed or are still unaccounted for as a result of the powerful earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan in the middle of March. The earthquake and tsunami destroyed more than 150,000 buildings, leaving at least 20 million tons of debris.

Japan considers giving Tepco aid 09:04 State may invest funds in Fukushima plant operator to ease concerns over nuclear crisis

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:35:00 +0200

Japan will take part-control of Tokyo Electric Power Co, the operator of a stricken nuclear plant, in the face of mounting public concerns over the crisis and a huge potential compensation bill, according to reports today. Shares of the company, also known as Tepco, were down 10 per cent after the....

Japan says relations with China improving

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:34:00 +0200

Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday said diplomatic relations between Japan and China were moving on the track of improvement following a maritime collision in the East China Sea last September which soured bilateral ties.

Fukushima 50 'deaths imminent'

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:31:00 +0200

MUM of one of the hero Fukushima 50 says the men believe they could be dead within weeks

Radiation found in groundwater under Japan nuke plant

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:08:00 +0200

Radiation exceeding government safety limits has seeped into groundwater under a tsunami-crippled Japanese nuclear plant, according to the operator, but has not affected drinking supplies.

US, Japan Forces Search for Missing Tsunami Victims

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:00:00 +0200

Operation involves120 aircraft, 65 ships and will cover three prefectures hit hardest by disaster

Latest News : Japan considers entombing nuclear plant

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:56:00 +0200

Japan considers entombing nuclear plant Japan will consider entombing its crippled atomic plant in concrete as workers grapple to reduce radiation and contain the worst nuclear disaster in 25 years. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano on Wednesday ruled out the possibility that two of the six....

National › 18 bodies found as SDF, U.S. forces begin 3-day search for missing victims

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:51:00 +0200

A total of 18 bodies were found by 4 p.m. Friday, the first day of a three-day intensive search the Japanese Self-Defense Forces and the…

Editor's Choice: Japanese golfer Ryo Ishikawa pledges to give all his prize money to tsunami victims

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:48:00 +0200

The big-hearted 19-year-old sportsman hopes to raise £1.5million to help his people recover from the disaster.

U.S. earthquake resilience needs strengthening: report

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:46:00 +0200

Disasters A new National Research Council report presents a 20-year road map for increasing U.S. resilience to earthquakes, including a major earthquake that could strike a highly populated area.; the report was mostly written prior to the 11 March earthquake in Japan, but the committee of experts....

Creature comforts in hell

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:46:00 +0200

Pets are struggling to survive in the desolation of Japan's tsunami-ravaged coast.

Japan's 'radioactive particles' in Moscow

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:37:00 +0200

RADIOACTIVITY damaged nuclear reactor detected in the atmosphere around the Russian capital Moscow.

Japan PM vows funding to tackle long nuclear crisis

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:30:00 +0200

01 Apr 2011 10:34 Source: reuters // Reuters * No end in sight to nuclear, humanitarian disasters * High levels of radiation continue near crippled plants * PM Kan: extra budget, long-term battle at Fukushima reactor * Emergency nuclear workers recruited (Updates with Prime Minister Kan, latest....

Is May 21 judgement day?

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:28:00 +0200

May 21, 2011 is a date to diarise and keep completely open, because according to billboards, not just in Gaborone but also reportedly in 68 other countries, that is the date on which the Christian Judgement Day will take place.

UPDATE1: Kan calls for closer ties with opposition to rebuild Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:20:00 +0200

TOKYO - Prime Minister Naoto Kan said Friday that he wants to deepen ties with opposition parties in craftin...

Kan voices hope to work closer with opposition to rebuild Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:20:00 +0200

TOKYO - Prime Minister Naoto Kan said Friday he wants to deepen ties with opposition parties to speed up the...

UPDATE1: Intensive search for tsunami victims turns up 18 bodies

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:20:00 +0200

TOKYO - A total of 18 bodies were found by 4 p.m. Friday, the first day of a three-day intensive search the ...

Japan's PM vows to win battle against nuke plant

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:17:00 +0200

Japan's prime minister sounded a resolute note Friday, promising to win the battle against an overheating nuclear plant even as atomic safety officials raised questions about the accuracy of radiation measurements at the...

Japan PM vows funding to tackle long nuclear crisis

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:13:00 +0200

Naoto Kan says he is prepared to "win this battle;" no end in sight to nuclear, humanitarian disasters; high levels of radiation continue near crippled plants; emergency nuclear workers recruited.

Japan PM vows funding to tackle long nuclear crisis

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:06:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan said on Friday he was ready for a long fight to bring a quake-hit nuclear plant under control but was convinced Japan would overcome the world's worst nuclear crisis since the Chernobyl disaster in 1986.

Japan's PM vows to win battle against nuke plant

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:04:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's prime minister sounded a resolute note Friday, promising to win the battle against an overheating nuclear plant even as atomic safety officials raised questions about the accuracy of radiation measurements at the complex. Naoto Kan was grave a week ago when he addressed this....

Death toll reaches 11,578 from great quake-tsunami in Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:03:00 +0200

The National Police Agency said the catastrophic earthquake and ensuing tsunami have left 11,578 people dead and 16,451 others unaccounted for in Japan by 10:00 a. m. local time (0100 GMT) Friday. A 9.0-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific coastal areas of northeastern and eastern Japan on March 11, triggering enormous tsunami.

Death toll reaches 11,620 from great quake-tsunami in Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:03:00 +0200

The National Police Agency said on Friday that the catastrophic earthquake and ensuing tsunami have left 11,620 people dead and 16,464 others unaccounted for in Japan by 15:00 a.m. local time (0700 GMT). A 9.0-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific coastal areas of northeastern and eastern Japan on March 11, triggering enormous tsunami.

WFP Extends Support To Disaster Response Efforts In Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:57:00 +0200

TOKYO As Japan grapples with the devastation caused by the massive earthquake and tsunami, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is on the ground setting up logistics hubs to support relief efforts led by the Japanese Government, local institutions, and aid and welfare organisations.

April Fool's Day frenzy grips Twitter

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:54:00 +0200

April Fool's Day frenzy grips Twitter, with tweeps playing pranks, and a flood of jokes on celebrities like Rebecca Black, Justin Bieber, and Lady Gaga.

Japan search for the last quake victims

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:51:00 +0200

Last Updated: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 21:28:00 +1100 Thousands of Japanese and American troops have begun an air and sea search along the Japanese coast looking for bodies left behind from last month's earthquake and tsunami. As the search begins, a nuclear expert has warned that it could take 100 years....

Search for victims intensifies in Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:50:00 +0200

Three weeks after the devastating earthquake and tsunami, the search for the bodies of more that 16 000 missing people has been intensified, with thousands of Japanese and American soldiers deployed in coastal areas. The air, sea and land operation is concentrating on areas of coastline that were largely submerged or remain underwater.

Manila, Baguio, SF to 'jam' for Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:22:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines - A benefit concert for victims of the massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan last March 11 will be staged simultaneously in Manila and Baguio this Friday night. Meanwhile, a separate show is being mounted in San Francisco, but the date and venue has yet to be announced.

EU checks imports amid Japan food safety fears

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:17:00 +0200

The European Union this week put in place strict checks on imports of food and feed from areas of Japan that could be affected by radiation from the damaged nuclear reactors at Fukushima.

German FM to visit Japan for talks on quake, nuclear crisis

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:15:00 +0200

Politics 4/1/2011 12:41:00 PM TOKYO, April 1 (KUNA) -- German Vice Chancellor and Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle will visit Japan on Saturday for talks with Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto, the Foreign Ministry announced Friday. The visit comes as expression of Germany's support and....

Death toll reaches 11,620 from great quake-tsunami in Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:02:00 +0200

Japan Utility Ordered To Review Radiation Figures

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:58:00 +0200

Japan's nuclear safety agency ordered a review Friday of the latest radiation measurements taken in air, seawater and groundwater samples around a leaking, tsunami-disabled nuclear plant, saying they seemed suspiciously high. TEPCO has conceded that there appears to be an error in the computer....

Philippine artists hold benefit concert for Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:50:00 +0200

By Ronron Calunsod, MANILA - More than two dozen Philippine singers joined for a benefit concert Friday for the victims of the Ma...

Hiromi Kobayashi, who is eight months pregnant, is tested for possible radiation exposure at an evacuation centre in Koriyama, about 70km north of the Fukushima nuclear reactor. Photograph: Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:49:00 +0200

Doubts over radiation measurements

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:49:00 +0200

Japan's nuclear safety agency has ordered a review of the latest radiation measurements taken in air, sea water and ground water samples, amid doubts over their accuracy.The Nuclear and ...

Xstrata agrees record thermal coal contract with Japan's Chugoku

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:49:00 +0200

has moved higher after agreeing an annual contract for thermal coal with Japan's Chugoku Electric at a record price.The two have agreed a price of just under $130 a tonne, up 30% on last ...

Tokyo tiptoes toward normality after disaster

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:49:00 +0200

Kiwifruit shipment for Japan carries relief supplies Yoko Hashiguchi and her toddler fled Tokyo after a deadly earthquake and tsunami devastated northeast Japan and triggered a nuclear disaster at a ...

Japanese radiation data 'suspiciously high'

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:44:00 +0200

Japan's nuclear safety agency has ordered a review of the latest radiation measurements taken in air, seawater and groundwater samples around the country's leaking, tsunami-damaged plant.

Japan launches massive search operation

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:43:00 +0200

Japan's Self-Defense Forces and U.S. military started on Friday a large-scale operation to search for people still missing since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, NHK Television reported.

Japan may inject tax money into TEPCO

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:35:00 +0200

TOKYO: Japan may inject tax money into troubled Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO) to ensure the company stays afloat while grappling with the nation's worst ever nuclear disaster, local media said Friday.

Blackpool rocked

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:10:00 +0200

BLACKPOOL has been hit by an earthquake. The tremor — which measured 2.2 on the Richter Scale — shook homes in the seaside town when it struck about 3.30am this morning. The minor quake led anxious residents to flood police with calls about their properties shaking. So far no damage has been reported.

Panasonic Effect of Earthquake in the Tohoku Region on Business Operations (2nd Report)

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:09:00 +0200

OSAKA, Japan - (Business Wire) Panasonic Corporation (NYSE:PC)(TOKYO:6752)("Panasonic") extends its sympathy to everyone who has been affected by the major earthquake in the Tohoku region of Japan on March 11, 2011. The effects to our group as of today are as follows. 1. Damage to Panasonic Group (as of April 1, 2011, 11:00 a.

Doubts over radiation measurements

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:07:00 +0200

Japan's nuclear safety agency has ordered a review of the latest radiation measurements taken in air, sea water and ground water samples around a leaking, tsunami-disabled nuclear plant, saying they seem suspiciously high.

Doubts over radiation measurements

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:03:00 +0200

Japan's nuclear safety agency has ordered a review of the latest radiation measurements taken in air, sea water and ground water samples, amid doubts over their accuracy.

Japan: Doubts over radiation measurements

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:03:00 +0200

Japan's nuclear safety agency has ordered a review of the latest radiation measurements taken in air, sea water and ground water samples, amid doubts over their accuracy. The Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency said measurements released on...

Surveying the Economic Fallout of Japan's Earthquake

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:59:00 +0200

We got an early indication today of how the giant earthquake and tsunami that ravaged northeastern Japan on March 11 damaged the Japanese economy.

Doubts over radiation measurements

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:57:00 +0200

Japan's nuclear safety agency has ordered a review of the latest radiation measurements taken in air, sea water and ground water samples, amid doubts over their accuracy.

Doubts over radiation measurements

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:52:00 +0200

Japan's nuclear safety agency has ordered a review of the latest radiation measurements taken in air, sea water and ground water samples, amid doubts over their accuracy.

International help for quake-hit Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:48:00 +0200

The international community is continuing its efforts to help Japan recover from its nuclear nightmare. The United States has set a 140-member task force to assist in the clean-up operations. ...

08:38 on 01 April, 2011 UTC

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:48:00 +0200

Japanese tourists cancel CNMI trips Posted at 06:49 on 01 April, 2011 UTC More than 2,600 tourists from Japan have cancelled their holidays in the Northern Marianas since the devastating earthquake and tsunami three weeks ago. A report from the Marianas Visitors Authority puts the loss to the US territory at six million dollars.

Report: Fukushima nuke workers expect to die

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:47:00 +0200

The workers at Japan's stricken nuclear power plant — known as the Fukushima 50 — expect some of them will die within weeks or months, the mother of one has reportedly said.

Japan nuke plant leaks radiation into groundwater

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:45:00 +0200

Radiation exceeding government safety limits has seeped into groundwater under a tsunami-crippled Japanese nuclear plant, according to the operator, but experts said Friday that it was unlikely to contaminate drinking supplies. The leak is, however, a concern and an indicator of how far the Tokyo Electric Power Co.

Radiation detected in groundwater near Fukushima nuclear plant

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:45:00 +0200

High levels of radiation were detected for the first time in groundwater near Japan's quake-hit Fukushima nuclear plant.

Japan utility ordered to review radiation figures

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:43:00 +0200

Japan's nuclear safety agency has ordered a review of the latest radiation measurements taken in air, seawater and groundwater samples around the country's leaking, tsunami-damaged plant.

Japan considers giving Tepco aid 09:04 State may invest funds in Fukushima plant operator to ease concerns over nuclear crisis

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:43:00 +0200

Intensive search for bodies in Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:34:00 +0200

Thousands of Japanese and US troops have begun an intensive aerial and maritime search for bodies along Japan's northeast Pacific coast.

Japan utility ordered to review radiation figures

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:29:00 +0200

TOKYO, Japan (AP) — Japan's nuclear safety agency has ordered a review of the latest radiation measurements taken in air, seawater and groundwater samples around the country's leaking, tsunami-damaged plant. The Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency says measurements released Wednesday and Thursday looked suspicious.

Tokyo tiptoes toward normality as disaster impact lingers

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:29:00 +0200

01 Apr 2011 07:52 Source: reuters // Reuters * New normal a pale shadow of pre-disaster bustle * Radiation contamination continued worry * Frugal mood dampens consumption, risk to economy (Adds comment by cabinet minister on cherry-blossom viewing) By Linda Sieg TOKYO, April 1 (Reuters) - Yoko....

Japan plans to bail out stricken nuclear plant operator- media

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:29:00 +0200

01 Apr 2011 08:02 Source: reuters // Reuters * Government unlikely to take more than a 50 pct stake - newspaper * Japan yet to decide how to support Tokyo Electric - govt spokesman * Company debt now around $115 bln vs $35 bln equity at end Dec * TEPCO faces up to 11 trln yen in claims over nuclear....

Japan Tobacco to resume shipments of 7 tobacco products on April 11

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:19:00 +0200

TOKYO - Japan Tobacco Inc. said Friday it will resume shipments of seven tobacco products including Mild Sev...

Toyota says Japan disaster to hit earnings, output

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:18:00 +0200

TOYOTA CITY (Japan): Toyota Motor Corp President Akio Toyoda said on Friday that the devastating earthquake and tsunami in northeast Japan would hurt the company's earnings in the business year ...

Bodies of 1,000 dead in Japan too toxic to handle

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:13:00 +0200

MOSCOW, April 1 (RIA Novosti) - The Japanese authorities say they cannot gather around 1,000 dead bodies scattered around Japan's troubled Fukushima power plant because of fears of radiation contamination, Kyodo news agency reported on Friday. The bodies of those killed in devastating earthquake and....

U.S. Aids Japan in Final Sweep for Quake Victims

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:07:00 +0200

In the largest rescue mission ever carried out in Japan, 25,000 Japanese and American personnel will scour a vast coastal area for 16,000 still listed as missing.

Voice of support for Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:47:00 +0200

THE massive and unprecedented earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan recently are one of the worst natural disasters, resulting in the destruction of buildings, bridges and farms. Over 9,500 people died and more than 16,000 were reported missing. It ...

Japan May Take Over TEPCO as Public Tweets Its Frustration

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:29:00 +0200

Few are happy about the way Tokyo Electric Power Co. has handled the Fukushima crisis but there has been very little public rancor -- except on Twitter

Japan: Radiation leaks into groundwater

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:25:00 +0200

Radiation exceeding government safety limits has seeped into groundwater under a tsunami-crippled Japanese nuclear plant, according to the operator, but has not affected drinking supplies.

France urges world nuclear review after Japan crisis

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:17:00 +0200

/enpproperty--> TOKYO - French President Nicolas Sarkozy called on Thursday for a reform of global nuclear standards by the end of the year during the first visit by a foreign leader to Japan ...

As Japan crisis drags, France wants global reform

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:11:00 +0200

Japan's nuclear and humanitarian crisis stretched to three weeks on Friday with radiation still leaking from a crippled nuclear power plant.

Highly radioactive water leaks from nuclear plant

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 08:59:00 +0200

TOKYO - Highly radioactive water has leaked from a reactor at Japan's crippled nuclear complex, the plant's operator said on Monday, while environmental group Greenpeace said it had detected high levels of radiation outside an exclusion zone.

Grim conditions add to misery of nuclear heroes

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 08:59:00 +0200

TOKYO - Biscuits and vegetable juice for breakfast, no lunch and a packet of rice with canned fish or meat for supper. No showers, no beds and virtually never a change of clothes.

Japan nuclear exclusion long-term

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 08:56:00 +0200

The evacuation of residents near Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant will be long-term, officials say as high levels of radiation are detected for the first time in groundwater near one of the reactors.

Toyota says Japan disaster to hit earnings, output

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 08:55:00 +0200

Toyota Motor President Akio Toyoda said devastating earthquake and tsunami would hurt company's earnings in the business year that just started.

Toyota: Earnings hit but priority is Japan recovery

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 08:55:00 +0200

Toyota Motor President said the devastating earthquake & tsunami would hurt company's earnings but the priority now is the safety of the victims of the disaster.

Groundwater contamination detected

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 08:55:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 1 (UPI) -- The crisis at Japan's disabled Fukushima nuclear plant assumed another dimension Friday with detection of groundwater contamination near a reactor. With radioactive Iodine-131 rising to its highest levels in Pacific Ocean waters...

Radiation leaks into groundwater in Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 08:54:00 +0200

4/1/2011 - 7:31:43 AM Radiation exceeding government safety limits has seeped into groundwater under a tsunami-crippled Japanese nuclear plant, according to the operator, but has not affected drinking supplies. But the leak could pose a long-term problem and at the very least it is a concerning....

RI exports to Japan drop by 50% in March: BPS

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 08:52:00 +0200

Indonesian exports to Japan in March dropped by 50 percent in terms of volume and 25 percent in value following an earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on March 11 and subsequent nuclear crisis, the Indonesian Central Statistics Agency (BPS) says.

Japan Nuke Plant Leaks Radiation Into Groundwater

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 08:49:00 +0200

Radiation exceeding government safety limits has seeped into groundwater under a tsunami-crippled Japanese nuclear plant, according to the operator, but has not affected drinking supplies. On Friday, the government said it planned more tests on a cow slaughtered for beef that had slightly elevated levels of a radioactive particle.

For Fukushima's Farmers, Growing Uncertainty

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 08:49:00 +0200

The government has banned the sale of milk, spinach and other leafy vegetables, not just from Fukushima, but from neighboring prefectures, too. The Japanese Health Ministry found that the radiation level in these foods exceeds the legal limits for human consumption.

Brazil to test radiation levels in food from Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 08:47:00 +0200

Brazil will test food imported from Japan for radiation contamination, a media report said.

Earnings hit but priority is Japan recovery

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 08:47:00 +0200

By Chang-Ran Kim TOYOTA CITY, Japan (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) President Akio Toyoda said on Friday that the devastating earthquake and tsunami in northeast Japan would hurt the ...

Japan Nuclear Plant Leaks Radiation Into Groundwater

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 08:46:00 +0200

Radiation exceeding government safety limits has seeped into groundwater under Japan's tsunami-crippled nuclear plant.

Japan nuclear crisis: government to take large stake in Tepco

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 08:33:00 +0200

Japan's government plans to take control of Tokyo Electric Power Co , the operator of the stricken Fukushima nuclear power plant, by injecting public funds to shore up the company in an attempt to deal with the unfolding nuclear crisis.

Home run fireworks highlight MLB opening day

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 08:31:00 +0200

There were walk-off homers, back-to-back dingers, heartbreaking double plays, hand-warmers and long-sleeve shirts as a dozen Major League Baseball teams suited up for opening day.

Japan radiation leaks into groundwater

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 08:28:00 +0200

Radiation exceeding government safety limits has seeped into groundwater under a tsunami-crippled Japanese nuclear plant.

Lives in limbo three weeks after Japan's tsunami

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 08:24:00 +0200

SENDAI/TOKYO (Reuters) - The debris left by the tsunami that tore apart Japan's northeast coast three weeks ago is slowly being cleared but the two train cars washed up to the front of the Sugawara family home are proving far more troublesome.

Freight volumes stagnate; further consolidation of passenger traffic in Feb-2011: ACI

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 08:19:00 +0200

Global passenger traffic at airports grew by almost 4% in Feb-2011, with international up by 4.5% and domestic by 3.4%, according to Airports Council International. Freight volumes stagnated for the month reflecting a decrease of 3.3% in domestic freight traffic.

Japan nuke plant leaks radiation into groundwater

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 08:16:00 +0200

Japan nuke plant leaks radiation into groundwater

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 08:06:00 +0200

TOKYO, Japan (AP) Radiation exceeding government safety limits has seeped into groundwater under a tsunami-crippled Japanese nuclear plant, according to the operator, but has not affected drinking supplies.

Groundwater contamination detected

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 08:00:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 1 (UPI) -- The crisis at Japan's disabled Fukushima nuclear plant assumed another dimension Friday with detection of groundwater contamination near a reactor.

International help for quake-hit Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 07:46:00 +0200

The international community is continuing its efforts to help Japan recover from its nuclear nightmare. The United States has set a 140-member task force to assist in the clean-up operations. France has sent two nuclear experts, while Germany has provided a giant pump to help cool the reactors at the stricken Fukushima plant.

Fukushima to be scrapped

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 07:43:00 +0200

Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan has said that Fukushima, the facility at the centre of the worst atomic accident since Chernobyl in 1986, must be decommissioned.

National › Pandas make public debut at Ueno Zoo, drawing thousands

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 07:42:00 +0200

Two giant pandas leased from China were shown to the public Friday at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo, marking the first public viewing of pandas there in…

National › Mayor of Fukushima city in restricted area appeals to world over injustice of directive

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 07:42:00 +0200

The mayor of Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture, a city subject to a government directive for its residents to stay indoors to avoid radioactive fallout from a…

Kan, Sarkozy call for new global int'l nuclear industry safety standards

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 07:36:00 +0200

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan and visiting French President Nicolas Sarkozy called for the Group of 20 nations on Thursday to meet and discuss the revision of international nuclear safety standards in the wake of the escalating crisis at a crippled nuclear facility in northeastern Japan.

Japan: Radiation leaks into groundwater

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 07:32:00 +0200

Radiation exceeding government safety limits has seeped into groundwater under a tsunami-crippled Japanese nuclear plant, according to the operator, but has not affected drinking supplies. But the leak could pose a long-term problem and at the...

Lives in limbo three weeks after Japan's tsunami

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 07:29:00 +0200

01 Apr 2011 04:11 Source: reuters // Reuters By David Dolan and Jon Herskovitz SENDAI/TOKYO, April 1 (Reuters) - The debris left by the tsunami that tore apart Japan's northeast coast three weeks ago is slowly being cleared but the two train cars washed up to the front of the Sugawara family home are proving far more troublesome.

FACTBOX-Key political risks to watch in Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 07:29:00 +0200

01 Apr 2011 04:37 Source: reuters // Reuters By Linda Sieg and Tomasz Janowski TOKYO, April 1 (Reuters) - Japan is battling to contain the world's worst nuclear crisis in 25 years while carrying out a huge humanitarian relief effort and starting to rebuild from a massive March 11 earthquake and....

Fitch revises down global economic forecasts due to higher oil prices

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 07:20:00 +0200

Despite the global economic recovery proceeding on track, Fitch Ratings has revised down its global growth forecasts in its latest quarterly Global Economic Outlook (GEO) publication.

Rogun Hydropower Plant dam break will lead to flooding of Uzbekistan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 07:20:00 +0200

Sergei Zhigarev, Director of Uzbekistan's Gidroproyekt, believes that strong earthquakes similar to the one that hit Japan on 11 March may destroy large hydropower constructions in Central Asia and inflict damage comparable to that inflicted by a tsunami.

UPDATE1: Pandas shown at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo for 1st time in 3 years

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 07:18:00 +0200

TOKYO - A pair of giant pandas leased from China was shown to the public Friday at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo, marking...

Mayor of Fukushima city in restricted area appeals to world over plight

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 07:18:00 +0200

TOKYO - The mayor of Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture, a city subject to a government directive for its resi...

U.S. point man for Asia Campbell lauds Japan's postquake response

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 07:18:00 +0200

WASHINGTON - Kurt Campbell, a senior U.S. State Department official in charge of East Asia, voiced high praise on...

3-day intensive search for missing tsunami victims begins

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 07:18:00 +0200

TOKYO - The Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military began on Friday a three-day intensive search for those...

Effect on the Asahi Kasei Group of the recent earthquake in the Pacific Ocean off the Coast of the Tohoku Region of Japan (3rd announcement)

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 07:17:00 +0200

April 1, 2011 -- The Asahi Kasei Group expresses its sincere sympathy to all those affected by the earthquake which occurred on March 11, 2011, in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of the Tohoku Region of Japan. It is our genuine hope that the afflicted areas will be restored and revitalized as soon as possible.

Japan Turns to International Help in Nuclear Crisis

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 07:10:00 +0200

Japan is calling in help from other countries as it struggles to contain radiation and repair the Fukushima nuclear plant that was crippled by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami disasters. Nuclear industry experts from the U.S., France and elsewhere are in Japan Friday, or heading there, ...

Japan PM: stricken nuclear plant to be scrapped

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 07:01:00 +0200

Japan has said its crisis-hit nuclear plant must be scrapped, but currently had no plans to evacuate more people, despite calls for a larger exclusion zone around the crippled facility.

United, Continental cutting capacity to Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 06:54:00 +0200

DALLAS: United and Continental airlines are reducing flights between the U.S. and Japan because of a drop in demand since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

Japan's tsunami-hit airport back in three weeks

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 06:52:00 +0200

SENDAI AIRPORT, Japan: Three weeks after Japan's massive tsunami swamped this once-bustling airport, US airmen working to restore it said commercial flights could soon resume.

Xstrata, Chugoku Agree Thermal Coal Price At US$129.8/Ton -Source

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 06:46:00 +0200

Dow Jones )- Xstrata PLC (XTA.LN), the world's largest coal exporter, has agreed to sell Australian thermal coal to Japan's Chugoku Electric Power Co. (9504.TO) for 12 months starting ...

Kimono in spotlight at charity event

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 06:40:00 +0200

DUBAI - The UAE-Japan Cultural Centre will be hosting a charity event this evening at the Dubai Women's Association Hall in Hamriya, Deira. All proceeds will be passed on to help the victims of Japan's recent natural disaster.

Japan seeks French, US expertise in nuclear crisis

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 06:40:00 +0200

TOKYO, Japan - Japan is increasingly turning to other countries for help as it struggles to stabilize its tsunami-stricken nuclear plant and stop radiation leaks that are complicating efforts to recover the bodies of some of the thousands swept away by the towering wave.

Japan nuke plant leaks radiation into groundwater

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 06:37:00 +0200

Radiation exceeding government safety limits has seeped into groundwater under a tsunami-crippled Japanese nuclear plant, according to the operator, but has not affected drinking supplies.

Training institute donates RM4,000 to help Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 06:32:00 +0200

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian National committee and alumni of the International Association of Traffic and Safety Sciences (IATSS) Forum Japan yesterday donated RM4,000 to Tabung Bencana NSTP-Media Prima.

National › 25,000 SDF, U.S. forces begin 3-day intensive search for missing tsunami victims

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 06:10:00 +0200

The Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military began on Friday a three-day intensive search for those still missing three weeks after a quake-triggered massive tsunami…

Japan nuke plant leaks radiation into groundwater

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 06:10:00 +0200

TOKYO, Japan (AP) — Radiation exceeding government safety limits has seeped into groundwater under a tsunami-crippled Japanese nuclear plant, according to the operator, but has not affected drinking supplies. The leak announced late Thursday could pose a long-term problem, however, and at the very....

Scam artists exploit generosity in Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 06:06:00 +0200

Reports of fraud are increasing as con artists solicit donations under the guise of aiding victims of the earthquake and tsunami. A senior official in Japan calls the acts 'heartless.'Con artists are soliciting cash and other valuables in Japan under the guise of collecting funds for victims of the....

In Japan, Seawall Offered a False Sense of Security

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 06:03:00 +0200

A Japanese town’s faith in a seawall and its ability to save residents from any tsunami was so unshakable, that some rushed toward it after the earthquake struck.

Death toll reaches 11,578 from great quake-tsunami in Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 05:54:00 +0200

The National Police Agency said the catastrophic earthquake and ensuing tsunami have left 11,578 people dead and 16,451 others unaccounted for in Japan by 10:00 a. m. local time (0100 GMT) Friday.

Tokyo tiptoes toward normality as disaster impact lingers

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 05:50:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 1 (Reuters) - Yoko Hashiguchi and her toddler fled Tokyo after a deadly earthquake and tsunami devastated northeast Japan and triggered a nuclear disaster at a power plant 240 km (150 miles) away.

'Lucky Beach' lives up to its name

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 05:42:00 +0200

In Yoshihama, which translates to "Lucky Beach," only four of its 400 houses were lost and just one person died out of the 1,100 people here. ...

Earthquake, tsunami possibility low in Vietnam: experts

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 05:29:00 +0200

Rumblings caused by a distant earthquake sent thousands of high-rise dwelling Hanoians into a panic last week, prompting experts to call for a broad campaign to educate the public about seismic disaster preparedness.

Nikkei gains 0.48 pct. at fiscal year end, weak yen adds support

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 05:14:00 +0200

Tokyo stocks added to gains on Thursday, with the key Nikkei stock index rising 0.48 percent as a softer yen and fiscal year end maneuvers provided support to the market to counter concerns about the nuclear crisis unfolding in the northeast of Japan. Brokers said that investors had factored in the....

U.S. businesses in 'pretty good shape': GE chief

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 05:14:00 +0200

U.S. companies are in "pretty good shape" in many ways on back of the recovery of the world's largest economy, Jeffrey Immelt, Chief Executive Officer of General Electric (GE), said in Washington on Thursday. &$ &$Jeffrey Immelt, chairman and CEO of General Electric and chairman of the President's....

Japan detects radiation in seawater 4,385 times legal limit (4)

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 05:14:00 +0200

In a desperate bid to minimize radioactive particles being released from the plant into the atmosphere, TEPCO planned to spray a water-soluble resin onto reactors Thursday, but the test was postponed due to rain. When the weather clears TEPCO will begin by spraying the south and west sides of the No.

Japan detects radiation in seawater 4,385 times legal limit (3)

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 05:14:00 +0200

The IAEA said Thursday that the concentration of radiation found in soil samples taken 40 km from the plant, 20 km further than the current evacuation zone, were of levels exceeding the agency's standards. But whilst the authorities refuted claims that the situation posed an immediate threat to....

China sends third batch of humanitarian aid to Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 05:14:00 +0200

&$ &$An airplane carring the third batch of relief goods offered by Chinese government to quake-hit Japan takes off at Shanghai Pudong International Airport in Shanghai, east China, March 31, 2011. (Xinhua/Chen Fei)&$ &$ China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC) told Xinhua that the third batch of....

Radiation in seawater 4,385 times legal limit in Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 05:14:00 +0200

The level of radioactive iodine-131 found in seawater near the troubled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, 240 kilometers northeast from Tokyo, has soared to its highest reading yet at a concentration of 4,385 times the legal limit. Pressure has been mounting for Japanese authorities to expand....

Tokyo tiptoes toward normality as disaster impact lingers

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 05:02:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Yoko Hashiguchi and her toddler fled Tokyo after a deadly earthquake and tsunami devastated northeast Japan and triggered a nuclear disaster at a power plant 240 km (150 miles) away.

Instant view: BOJ tankan: Japanese business confidence edges up

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 04:52:00 +0200

Japanese business morale improved slightly in the three months to March, the Bank of Japan's closely watched tankan survey showed, but the devastating earthquake earlier this month and a subsequent nuclear crisis are seen hurting confidence in coming months.

Japan business mood edges up; quake impact looms: BOJ tankan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 04:52:00 +0200

Japanese manufacturers' business sentiment improved slightly in the three months to March, the Bank of Japan's closely watched tankan survey showed, but analysts anticipate a downturn in confidence this quarter following last month's devastating earthquake and tsunami and subsequent nuclear crisis.

California Looks to Update Quake Plans

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 04:47:00 +0200

Officials in quake-prone California are scouring the recent Japan and New Zealand temblors to beef up their own disaster preparedness. Here is what they are learning and what they don't know yet if the San Andreas Fault split open tomorrow.

National › U.N. food program ready to deliver more aid to Japan from new depot

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 04:40:00 +0200

The World Food Program is on standby to deliver more relief to Japan in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that killed and…

Politics › Campaigning starts for 56 local assembly elections

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 04:40:00 +0200

Official campaigning started Friday for the April 10 local assembly elections in 41 prefectures and 15 major cities across Japan, with results expected to reflect…

National › Pandas make public debut at Ueno Zoo

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 04:40:00 +0200

Two giant pandas leased from China were shown to the public Friday at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo, marking the first public viewing of pandas there in…

United, Continental cutting capacity to Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 04:38:00 +0200

DALLAS (AP) — United and Continental airlines are reducing flights between the U.S. and Japan because of a drop in demand since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. The sister airlines will cut their combined passenger-carrying capacity on U.S.-Japan flights by 10 percent in April and 14 percent in May.

Japan govt says evacuation of residents near damaged nuclear plant to be long-term

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 04:29:00 +0200

01 Apr 2011 01:20 Source: reuters // Reuters (Corrects dead and missing figure in par 2) TOKYO, April 1 (Reuters) - Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said on Friday that the evacuation of residents near the country's stricken nuclear plant will be "long-term", as Japan's nuclear crisis stretched into a third week, with no end in sight.

Japan to take control of Tokyo Electric - media

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 04:29:00 +0200

01 Apr 2011 01:36 Source: reuters // Reuters * Govt unlikely to take more than a 50 pct stake - newspaper * TEPCO faces up to 11 trln yen in claims over nuclear crisis-BofA-ML * Stocks fall further 10 pct, down 80 percent since March 11 (Adds TEPCO, fund manager, Edano comment; updates share price)....

Warm Compatriotism and Friendship Shown in Quake-hit Areas of Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 04:29:00 +0200

Pyongyang, March 31 (KCNA) -- Warm compatriotism is being fully displayed among Koreans and friendship between them and Japanese in the earthquake-stricken areas alive with the work to eradicate the aftermath of the killer quake and ensuing tsunami which rocked Japan, according to Choson Sinbo, the....

Japan trade min says govt yet to debate TEPCO nationalisation-Kyodo

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 04:29:00 +0200

01 Apr 2011 02:06 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, April 1 (Reuters) - Japanese trade minister Banri Kaieda said on Friday the government has yet to debate the possibility of nationalising or taking control of Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO), the operator of the crippled Fukushima nuclear complex, Kyodo news agency reported.

KOSPI Soars Above 2,100 Points

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 04:28:00 +0200

The Korea Composite Stock Price Index regained the 2,100 point level on Thursday powered by foreign buying and is close to a new record high. The KOSPI rose for a sixth straight session, closing up 15.32 points or 0.73 percent at 2,106.70 on. It had been around two months since the KOSPI l...

Pandas shown at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo for 1st time in 3 years

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 04:17:00 +0200

TOKYO - A pair of giant pandas leased from China was shown to the public Friday at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo, marking...

Speeches: The U.S. Role in Our Changing World: Navigating the Globe's Transnational Challenges

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 04:15:00 +0200

The U.S. Role in Our Changing World: Navigating the Globe's Transnational Challenges Remarks Esther Brimmer Assistant Secretary , Bureau of International Organization Affairs World Affairs Council/University of Washington School of Law Seattle, Washington March 30, 2011 I am truly grateful to the....

Hollywood Celebrities Help ChildFund Raise Funds for Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 04:00:00 +0200

The video will be unveiled Saturday night at a red carpet event at TRU Hollywood, hosted by ChildFund International event spokesperson Evelyn Vaccaro. The event and video are designed to raise awareness and direct donors to ChildFund International, which has launched a fundraising appeal.

Japan: World Vision Child-Friendly Space opens in Tome

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 04:00:00 +0200

By World Vision staff Children attending World Vision's first Child-Friendly Space in the aftermath of Japan's deadly earthquake and tsunami have decided to call it by a different name -- Zenin syugo, or "everyone gathering together." But its purpose is the same.

Japan Earthquake/Tsunami Update

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 04:00:00 +0200

CRWRC Newsroom | March 31, 2011 As the people of Japan continue to live with the effects of the March 11 earthquake, tsunami, and radiation leakages, the Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC) is responding.

Quake-Induced Misery Extends to Jobs Market

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 03:46:00 +0200

The Japanese earthquake and tsunami left potentially hundreds of thousands of people jobless or unable to reach those workplaces that have even reopened.

Nuclear crisis puts evacuation zones under scrutiny

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 03:41:00 +0200

The detection of radiation 25 miles from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant is raising questions about whether evacuation zones are adequat ...

Musical acts to play benefit concert for Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 03:34:00 +0200

Concert organized by the BC Japan Earthquake Relief Fund; all proceeds to go to Japan Red Cross

France Calls for Global Nuclear Safety Standards

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 03:23:00 +0200

French President Nicolas Sarkozy is calling for new international nuclear safety standards, warning radiation leaks at Japan's Fukushima power plant could affect the entire world. Sarkozy is calling for nuclear officials from the G20 group of industrialized countries to discuss the issue during a...

Japan travel industry takes major blow

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 03:10:00 +0200

The travel industry in Japan has had to take a hit due to the earthquake and tsunami.

Signs of Radioactive Water in Ocean, Despite Gains at Japanese Plant

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 03:01:00 +0200

Workers made incremental progress at Japan’s stricken plant, but high radiation readings caused concern.

China denies helicopter flying too close to Japanese destroyer

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 02:54:00 +0200

China on Thursday dismissed Japanese claims that a Chinese helicopter Saturday flew too close to a Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer in the East China Sea. Noting China's stance on the East China Sea was consistent and clear, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu said a Chinese State....

Japanese envoy calls on President

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 02:51:00 +0200

ISLAMABAD (INP): Chihiro Atsumi, Japanese Ambassador, called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr Thursday. Current situation in Japan in the ...

Campaigning starts for 56 local assembly elections

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 02:46:00 +0200

Official campaigning started Friday for the April 10 local assembly elections in 41 prefectures and 15 major cities across Japan, with results expected to reflect public views on the government's response to last month's catastrophic earthquake and tsunami, and the subsequent ongoing nuclear disaster.

Crude oil prices rally on Mideast tensions

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 02:35:00 +0200

LONDON: World oil prices rose sharply Thursday as trader sentiment was jarred by simmering geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and North Africa, particularly in Libya and Syria. In London midday trade, Brent North Sea crude for delivery in May added $1.07 to $116.20 a barrel.

“India, Pakistan should work together on global stage”

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 02:33:00 +0200

NEW DELHI: In his speech during the dinner with visiting Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh highlighted the need for India and Pakistan to work together on the international stage. He also indicated India's willingness to resume sporting links between the....

We can jointly work on global stage, Manmohan tells Gilani

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 02:25:00 +0200

NEW DELHI: At Wednesday's dinner hosted for his Pakistan counterpart Yousuf Raza Gilani, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh highlighted the need for both nations working together on the international stage. Dr. Singh indicated India's willingness to resume sporting links between the two countries, a move....

France urges world nuclear review after Japan crisis

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 02:24:00 +0200

TOKYO - French President Nicolas Sarkozy called on Thursday for a reform of global nuclear standards by the end of the year during the first visit by a foreign leader to Japan since the earthquake and tsunami that triggered its atomic disaster.

Bakti raises RM2.5mil for Japan victims

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 02:22:00 +0200

KUALA LUMPUR: Companies, clubs and welfare associations donated a total of RM2.5mil to help tsunami and earthquake victims in Japan.

AMR, JAL Forge a Partnership

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 02:16:00 +0200

AMR's American Airlines and Japan Airlines will formally launch a trans-Pacific alliance on Friday.

Quake Threatens Gadget Supply

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 02:16:00 +0200

Production at some of the world's biggest makers of silicon wafers remains hobbled three weeks after an earthquake struck Japan, raising concerns of shortages that could affect shipments of electronic gadgets later this year.

A Lesson of Import

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 02:16:00 +0200

Remember a generation ago, when imports from Japan struck fear in the minds of American businessmen and politicians, and trade barriers started sprouting like mushrooms? How times have changed. If further proof were needed that free trade brings prosperity, it's now emerging that job creation in the U.

Honda, Mazda to resume some production

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 02:10:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Honda Motor Co (7267.T) and Mazda Motor Corp (7261.T) on Thursday became the latest major automakers to say they would resume some production in Japan after halting plant ...

“Japan's nuclear crisis a warning to India”

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 02:03:00 +0200

Staff Reporter A.B.Bardhan ALAPPUZHA: The nuclear crisis in Japan after the earthquake and tsunami should serve as a warning for India, which has been ‘following the dictates of the U.S.' in the nuclear deal, Communist Party of India general secretary A.B. Bardhan said on Thursday. Addressing an election meeting here in support of G.

We can jointly work on global stage, Manmohan tells Gilani

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 02:03:00 +0200

Last Day of Strong Quarter, And Shares Close Mixed

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 02:01:00 +0200

The Dow Jones industrial average had its best start in more than a decade, rising 6.4 percent in the first three months.

Japan to use glue and giant tents in desperate bid to cap new nuclear fallout

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 01:57:00 +0200

WORKERS at nuke plant will coat ground with sticky RESIN in bid to cap radiation leaks

Japan quake woes add to flying time

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 01:54:00 +0200

At least three major airlines have added a stop in Seoul for flights in and out of Japan due to staffing and supply concerns brought about by the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear troubles that have hit the country.

Yen loan delay to hurt JNPT plans

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 01:54:00 +0200

It could still be a long wait for India's largest container terminal, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, to implement dredging plans.

'Japan impact on US eco more than realized'

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 01:41:00 +0200

The impact on the US economy of the Japanese crisis is far greater than realized, a top trade group said on Wednesday. +

Japan industrial output up before quake

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 01:37:00 +0200

OSAKA: Japan’s industrial production rose for a fourth straight month in February, data showed Wednesday, in another sign the economy was picking up before a devastating earthquake and tsunami. Factory output increased a seasonally adjusted 0.4 percent in February from the previous month as....

Oil prices drop ahead of US energy report

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 01:37:00 +0200

LONDON: World oil prices fell on Wednesday as investors awaited the latest update on energy reserves in key consumer the United States, and kept an eye on unrest in crude exporter Libya. In London afternoon trade, Brent North Sea crude for delivery in May shed 44 cents to $114.72 a barrel.

Japan seawater radiation 3,355 times limit

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 01:26:00 +0200

TOKYO, March 30 (UPI) -- Radioactive iodine-131 3,355 times the legal limit was detected in a seawater sample near the damaged nuclear plant in Japan, the country's nuclear agency said.

IAEA suggests Japan widen exclusion zone near nuclear plant

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 01:25:00 +0200

30 Mar 2011 20:41 Source: reuters // Reuters * France's Sarkozy to be first leader to visit since disaster * Japan calls for calm over fears radiation has tainted exports * Decades may be needed to scrap damaged nuclear plant (Recasts throughout) By Shinichi Saoshiro and Yoko Nishikawa TOKYO, March 31 (Reuters) - The U.

Insurance giant's profit dives 43 per cent

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 01:19:00 +0200

LLOYD'S of London said its profit dropped by 43 per cent last year as the insurance market took big losses from earthquakes in Chile and New Zealand and from BP's oil rig spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Nuclear plant's owners still struggling to regain control

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 01:09:00 +0200

JAPAN's nuclear crisis showed no signs of improvement yesterday as seawater near the tsunami-stricken Fukushima Dai-ichi power plant tested at its highest-yet radiation le

French President to Visit Crisis-Stricken Japan

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 01:04:00 +0200

French President Nicolas Sarkozy is to be the first world leader to visit crisis-stricken Japan. Sarkozy's visit Thursday is shadowed by Europe's growing debate over the safety of nuclear energy, following the meltdown at Japan's Fukushima-Daichi nuclear plant. French President Nicolas Sar...

Mosaic's Profit Soars

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 01:02:00 +0200

Mosaic posted sharply higher earnings as the world's expanding need for food boosted demand for crop nutrients, particularly phosphate.

Travel › American suspends 2 daily flights to Japan

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 01:02:00 +0200

American Airlines is suspending two of its six daily flights to Japan next week due to a slump in traffic since the big earthquake and…

Quake Has Tiny Supplier Scrambling

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 01:02:00 +0200

Services of a small Detroit-area auto supplier have become highly sought after since the quake in Japan cut supplies of an automotive paint and forced car makers to alter their finishes.

Picture of the Day › Morale boost

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 01:02:00 +0200

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko talk with evacuees from the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, at Tokyo Budokan, currently an evacuation shelter, on Wednesday. The…

American Airlines to suspend 2 daily flights between U.S., Japan

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:59:00 +0200

NEW YORK - American Airlines said Wednesday it will suspend a total of two daily flights between the United Sta...

Animals in peril in Japan, Haiti, Chile and around the world

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:47:00 +0200

Animals around the globe continue to suffer from the ravages of earthquake and tsunami. Much effort has been made to help the people in these countries and there are those who are also dedicated to relieving the suffering of their pets and farm animals and they are in desperate need of your support to carry out their goals.

Green: Senators Press U.S. Officials on Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:39:00 +0200

"I have a hard time understanding why the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has not mandated a more rapid transfer of spent fuel to dry casks," Senator Dianne Feinstein declares.

IAEA suggests Japan widen exclusion zone near nuclear plant

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:38:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - The U.N. nuclear watchdog suggested Japan consider widening an evacuation zone around a stricken nuclear plant as French President Nicolas Sarkozy was due to arrive on Thursday, the first leader to visit since a devastating earthquake and tsunami sparked the worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl in 1986.

Japan quake could harm fragile U.S. recovery

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:36:00 +0200

The impact on the U.S. economy of the Japanese crisis is far greater than realized, a top trade group said on Wednesday.

IAEA suggests Japan widen exclusion zone near nuclear plant

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:29:00 +0200

Japan called on the world not to impose "unjustifiable" import curbs on its goods as French President Nicolas Sarkozy was due to arrive on Thursday, the first leader to visit since an earthquake and tsunami damaged a nuclear plant, sparking the worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl in 1986.

The antinuclear bandwagon

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:15:00 +0200

Radiation fears are sweeping across Korea after minuscule amounts of radioactivity from Japan’s crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant were discovered in all parts of the nation. The authorities have assured us that there are no health risks yet, but citizens are stubbornly not believing them,....

Japan texts claim Dokdo; Seoul summons envoy

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:15:00 +0200

The Japanese government yesterday approved new textbooks for middle school students that strengthened the wording of its sovereignty claim over Dokdo, angering Seoul and throwing a spanner into relations that had warmed considerably since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami with Korea’s sympathy and aid to the stricken nation.

Control of Dokdo is key

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:15:00 +0200

A great cross section of Korean people must have felt disappointed yesterday when the Japanese government announced the end result of its 2008 review of middle school textbooks. Indeed, some Koreans undoubtedly feel betrayed by Japan’s regretful handling of the thorny sovereignty issue over the Dokdo islets in the East Sea.

Oil price jumps on supply fears

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:58:00 +0200

Oil prices rise to their highest close in two-and-a-half years as Libya's conflict and Middle East unrest spark fresh worries.

Stabilising nuclear plant to take years

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:58:00 +0200

By Lionel Barber and Mure Dickie in Tokyo Published: March 31 2011 19:49 | Last updated: March 31 2011 19:49 Japan’s quake-crippled atomic power station will take years to fully stabilise but officials hope to prevent any further deterioration of the plant and stem the leakage of radioactive....

Radioactive milk found on West Coast, but levels are 'minuscule'

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:45:00 +0200

Radioactive milk linked to the Japan nuclear crisis has been detected in samples from California and Washington State. But the amounts are so tiny that they pose no health risk, officials say.

Bird's-Eye View Of Japan's Stricken Nuclear Plant Shows Vast Damage

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:39:00 +0200

Aerial photographs of the stricken Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant in Japan show just how badly the facility was damaged by the earthquake, tsunami, explosions and fires.

Entomb? Cement pumps flown in to nuke plant

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:32:00 +0200

Short-lived radioactive contaminants 10,000 times above health standards were found in groundwater below Japan's stricken nuclear power plant, the plant operator said Thursday.

Commodities markets overnight

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:29:00 +0200

Benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude rose $2.45, more than two percent, to settle at $US106.72 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. At one point it hit $US106.83, the highest it's been since September, 2008. In London, Brent crude rose $2.25 to settle at $US117.20 per barrel.

Dow ends first quarter with best start since '99

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:17:00 +0200

The Dow Jones industrial average closed its best start to the year since 1999 Thursday, rising 6.4 percent in the first three months.

Dow has best start to the year since 1999

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:09:00 +0200

NEW YORK (AP) — The Dow Jones industrial average closed its best start to the year since 1999 Thursday, rising 6.4 percent in the first three months. The index of 30 large companies gained 742 points in that stretch. Measured against other first quarters, that's the largest point gain since 1998 and the second best on record.

Japan's Nuclear Crisis Takes Its Toll On Utility

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:09:00 +0200

The Japanese utility company that owns the Fukushima nuclear complex, is struggling with more than just trying to contain the situation at the crippled plant. Since this month's earthquake and tsunami, the company has been under fire in Japan and its stock has dropped precipitously.

New Exhibit of Japanese Art Seen as Foretoken of Disasters

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:04:00 +0200

Exhibit planned and art created long before disasters, but tragedy seems to color view of visitors to eerie show

Town Sports International Contributes Over $50,000 to Assist Japan's Recovery Process

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:04:00 +0200

NEW YORK March 31, 2011 -- Town Sports International (TSI), operators of New York, Boston Washington and Philadelphia Sports Clubs, today announced a contribution of over $50,000 to the American Red Cross to support its ongoing efforts to provide assistance and relief as Japan recovers from its most devastating earthquake to date.

French seek to drop probe into Chernobyl fallout

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0200

PARIS (AP) — A French prosecutor wants to drop a decade-long investigation into the fallout in France from the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear accident, citing lack of proof that it caused health problems. The prosecutor argued in a Paris hearing Thursday that the probe has been inconclusive and should be abandoned, according to a judicial official.

Parashat Tazria: True Freedom

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 22:58:00 +0200

The most significant social upheaval in history? Revolution of a small group of enslaved Israelis who managed to bring down Egyptian Pharaoh.

California Crams to Learn From Japan Quake

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 22:44:00 +0200

South Koreans pause protests to grieve for Japanese

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 22:40:00 +0200

A group of South Korean women who have protested outside the Japanese embassy every week for 20 years halted their protests for only the second time ever to show support for those affected by the March 11 tsunami in Japan.

Lifestyle › Scale of tsunami proves necessity of quick action

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 22:37:00 +0200

The home of Ichiko Sato in Minamisanriku, on the Pacific coast of Miyagi Prefecture in northeastern Japan, was washed away by a killer tsunami that…

Sports › Shimizu S-Pulse to play quake charity match in Netherlands

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 22:37:00 +0200

Shimizu S-Pulse are planning to play a charity match in Amsterdam on April 13 against Dutch club Ajax to help the victims of the devastating…

Ishikawa pledges earnings for relief

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 22:36:00 +0200

NEW YORK (AP) Ryo Ishikawa says he is giving all of his tournament earnings this year to the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in his native ...

Honda expects Canadian output cuts till mid-April

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 22:36:00 +0200

DETROIT - Production cuts at Honda Motor Co's auto plants in the United States and Canada are expected to last through April 15, but parts shortages from Japan could trigger further ...

Japan crisis drags, France wants global nuclear reform

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 22:35:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's nuclear crisis stretched to three weeks on Friday with radiation widening from a crippled power plant and scant hope of a quick resolution.

VOA Reporter’s Reflection on Japanese Tragedy

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 22:34:00 +0200

Japan vows to cushion effect of output disruption after quake

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 22:14:00 +0200

NANJING, China - Japan told its Group of 20 peers Thursday that it is trying to minimize the effect of disruption in ...

Radioactive leaks from Fukushima detected in Spain

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 22:08:00 +0200

MADRID, March 31 (KUNA) -- The Spanish Nuclear Safety Council (CSN) recorded Thursday low levels of radioactivity believed to be stemming from Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant. The levels of radioactive contamination are no more than 2.3 mm. Becquerel (Bq) and pose no risk to human health,....

Japan orders more beef testing

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 22:06:00 +0200

TOKYO -; Japan's health ministry says it has ordered more tests after a cow slaughtered for beef near the tsunami-stricken nuclear plant was found to have radioactive contamination slightly ...

Stocks open slightly lower after jobs report

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 22:06:00 +0200

In this photo taken March 16, 2011, traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Having focused on Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami as well as the uprisings in the Arab ...

No Threat From Japanese Radiation In US

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:53:00 +0200

Currently, I am in contact with several individuals near the Fukushima Prefect, including citizens as near as 25 km from Fukushima proper. They report that there are shortages. (AFP) A top US officer voiced cautious optimism Thursday that a meltdown at Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant could be....

Fukushima, the city feeling the fallout from Japan's nuclear nightmare

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:51:00 +0200

It is another victim of Japan’s disasters. The city of Fukushima, haunted by radiation fears, has been reduced to a shadow of its former self. Trains are not running from the local station after the earthquake and tsunami. Department stores and supermarkets are closing earlier in the day.

A warning to India, says Bardhan

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:32:00 +0200

Shimano Inc. makes donation to victims of Japan quake

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:32:00 +0200

IRVINE, Calif - Shimano Inc, located near Osaka, Japan, has made a donation to victims of the massive Tohoku earthquake and tsunami that struck northeastern Japan on March 11, 2011. Shimano has committed to 100 million yen (approximately $1.2 mil USD) in monetary contributions and donations of 30....

Radiation Fears Leave 1,000 Bodies Unclaimed Near Japan Plant

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:31:00 +0200

Authorities in Japan say they are unable to collect up to 1,000 dead bodies lying within 20-kilometers of the Fukushima nuclear plant.

[News & Analysis] Japan Disaster: Scientific Consensus on Great Quake Came Too Late

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:22:00 +0200

An obscure paper about an earthquake in 869 C.E. that destroyed a castle town in northeastern Japan and a subsequent tsunami that inundated the surrounding area is now at the center of a growing debate about how quickly scientific findings can and should influence disaster-mitigation policies.

Japan orders more beef testing for radiation

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:18:00 +0200

TOKYO - Japan's health ministry says it has ordered more tests after a cow slaughtered for beef near the tsunami-stricken nuclear plant was found to have radioactive contamination slightly higher than the legal limit.Officials...

Sarkozy globetrots as domestic fires smoulder

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:04:00 +0200

PARIS (Reuters) - President Nicolas Sarkozy, displaying his boundless energy and love of the world stage, left the controls of his Libya mission this week for a two-day dash to oversee crisis management in China and Japan.

Water, Beef and Bodies Contaminated Near Japanese Nuclear Plant

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:03:00 +0200

Tokyo Electric Power Company says radioactive iodine detected in groundwater beneath one reactor at levels 10,000 times above normal

Reports: Radiation may prevent recovery of some bodies in Japan

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:54:00 +0200

Thousands of Japanese, still awaiting answers on the fate of their loved ones nearly three weeks after an immense earthquake and subsequent tsunami, were dealt another blow Thursday.

Sarkozy globetrots as domestic fires smoulder

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:48:00 +0200

But his intercontinental firefighting seems to be doing little good to his record-low popularity at home

Radiation levels in seawater off Japan plant spike to all-time highs

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:46:00 +0200

The levels of radiation in ocean waters off Japan's embattled Fukushima Daiichi plant continue to skyrocket, the nation's nuclear safety agency said Thursday, with no clear sense of what's causing the spike or how to stop it.

Japan seeks international help to stabilise nuclear plant

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:39:00 +0200

3/31/2011 - 5:52:03 PM Japan is turning to other countries for help as it struggles to stabilise its tsunami-stricken nuclear plant and stop radiation leaks. French, American and international experts – even a robot – are either in Japan or on their way, and French President Nicholas Sarkozy met with the prime minister in Tokyo today.

Japan seeks French, US expertise in nuclear crisis

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:38:00 +0200

Japan is increasingly turning to other countries for help as it struggles to stabilize its tsunami-stricken nuclear plant and stop radiation leaks that are complicating efforts to recover the bodies of some of the thousands...

Fidel Castro: The Disaster in Japan and a Visit from a Friend

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:36:00 +0200

Scam artists exploit generosity in Japan

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:34:00 +0200

Japan seeks French, US expertise in nuclear crisis

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:26:00 +0200

Radioactivity in cow near nuclear plant slightly higher than legal limit

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:22:00 +0200

Authorities are increasingly turning to international help in stabilizing the plant and radiation, while also dealing with the affects of a tsunami.

Japan orders more beef testing

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:22:00 +0200

Japan's health ministry says it has ordered more tests after a cow slaughtered for beef near the tsunami-stricken nuclear plant was found to have radioactive contamination slightly higher than the legal limit.

Man crashes truck through nuke plant gates

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:15:00 +0200

A MAN driving a truck yesterday crashed his vehicle through the gates of a Japanese nuclear plant and was arrested by police, officials said.

Radiation Detected in Plant Groundwater

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:13:00 +0200

Workers at Japan's stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear-power complex found strongly radioactive groundwater just outside one of its troubled reactor buildings, on a day when Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan openly questioned the role of nuclear technology and private power companies in the nation's energy policy.

Radioactivity in slaughtered cow nuclear plant slightly higher than legal limit

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:07:00 +0200

Authorities are increasingly turning to international help in stabilizing the plant and radiation, while also dealing with the affects of a tsunami.

American suspends two daily flights

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:06:00 +0200

DALLAS (AP) American Airlines is suspending two of its six daily flights to Japan next week due to a slump in traffic since the big earthquake and tsunami. American said Wednesday it will suspend the flights on April 6 and resume them on April 26. One goes from New York to Tokyo's Haneda airport,....

Sarkozy, Kan meet in Tokyo

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:06:00 +0200

Visiting French President Nicolas Sarkozy expressed strong support and solidarity Thursday with grief-stricken Japan over the recent deadly earthquake and tsunami. This is the first time a national leader has visited Japan since the March 11 catastrophe.

Ishikawa pledges earnings for relief

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:06:00 +0200

NEW YORK (AP) Ryo Ishikawa says he is giving all of his tournament earnings this year to the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in his native Japan. Kyodo News reported Wednesday that the 19-year-old golfer also is pledging money for every birdie he makes.

Women's golf tour to hold donation drive

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:06:00 +0200

The Ladies Professional Golfers' Association of Japan plans to send a total of 124 players and officials to five major cities to collect donations on Sunday for the victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Donations will be accepted for two hours from 1 p.m.

Tsunami-hit towns face dire future

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:06:00 +0200

OSHIKA, Miyagi Pref. — Survivors of the March 11 magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami are expressing reservations about returning to their homes, raising the prospect of already depopulated communities turning into ghost towns. "I have no desire to live here anymore," said Masashi Abe, 54, as he and....

High radiation found outside of Fukushima exclusion zone: UN

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:04:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japan said on Thursday its stricken Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant will have to be scrapped, while pressure also grew for the evacuation zone around the crippled facility to be expanded.

American Airlines suspending two daily Japan flights

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:04:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - American Airlines is suspending two of its six daily flights to Japan next week due to a slump in traffic since the big earthquake and tsunami.

Some NZ quake victims may be buried in mass grave: gov't

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:04:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Some victims of Christchurch's deadly earthquake over a month ago may never be identified and their remains may be buried in a mass grave, New Zealand's chief coroner said Thursday.

Magnitude-9.0 quakes unlikely: official

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:04:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Earthquakes measuring magnitude-9.0 (on the Richter scale) and above are unlikely to hit Taiwan, however Taiwan should still increase its readiness, said an official yesterday.

In Japan, Scenes Of Much Destruction, Little Looting

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:02:00 +0200

In the town of Kamaishi, the black tide killed at least 600 people, threw an ocean freighter onto the wharf and blew open thousands of houses and shops, leaving many things to steal. But there have been few documented reports of thievery since the tsunami, in contrast to widespread looting that has happened after disasters in other countries.

Health Outlook in Japan

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:58:00 +0200

Evolving Japanese estimates now report over 8,500 deaths, over 2,500 injuries, and over 12,500 missing persons. Approximately 350,000 people have moved into 2,500 evacuation centers, which have started to receive needed supplies of food, water, blankets, and fuel.

Radiation Levels Rise Again at Nuclear Plant

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:55:00 +0200

Workers made incremental progress at Japan’s stricken plant, but high radiation readings caused concern.

Japan orders more beef testing

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:46:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's health ministry says it has ordered more tests after a cow slaughtered for beef near the tsunami-stricken nuclear plant was found to have radioactive contamination slightly higher than the legal limit. Officials stressed that the meat was not ever put on the market.

Japan thanks Rescue SA

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:44:00 +0200

Japan has thanked Rescue South Africa for its support after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami which devastated the country, a spokesman said.

Jewish Federations Raise Nearly $1 Million to Support Victims of Japanese Quake and Pacific Tsunami

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:34:00 +0200

NEW YORK March 31, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Since opening the Japan, Hawaii and Pacific Relief Fund immediately following the tragic earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on March 11 , The Jewish Federations Movement has raised nearly $1 million to support relief and recovery efforts in the damaged areas.

Gallagher gig promoters slam 'distasteful' ticket touts

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:31:00 +0200

The organisers of LIAM GALLAGHER's upcoming charity gig for Japan have criticised touts for buying up tickets and selling them on for a profit, branding the practise "highly distasteful".

Japan crisis drags, France wants global nuclear reform

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:28:00 +0200

31 Mar 2011 16:05 Source: reuters // Reuters * Sarkozy wants international conference to set rules * U.S., Germany also offer technical help to Japan * High level of radiation found in ground water * Long battle foreseen to control crippled plant * Animals said to be eating each other in evacuation....

Japan earthquake aftermath: Aftershocks, Fukushima keep tensions high at children's home

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:28:00 +0200

31 Mar 2011 16:32 Source: member // Malteser International Cologne . “Many children have tried to re-enact the tsunami or the earthquake when they play”, reports Sister Caelina, director of the children’s home in Ichinoseki and project partner of Malteser International, the relief service of the Order of Malta for worldwide humanitarian aid.

Nuke groundwater 10,000 times too radioactive

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:28:00 +0200

Short-lived radioactive contaminants 10,000 times above health standards were found in groundwater below Japan's stricken nuclear power plant, the plant operator said Thursday.

Honda, Mazda to resume some parts, vehicle production

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:28:00 +0200

31 Mar 2011 15:39 Source: reuters // Reuters * Honda partially restarts production for overseas parts * Mazda: limited vehicle output on April 4 at two plants * Timeline for restart of full-scale production not set (Adds announcement on Honda's North American plants) TOKYO, March 31 (Reuters) - Honda Motor Co <7267.

LDP considering grand coalition gov't with Kan's DPJ

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:14:00 +0200

TOKYO - The largest opposition Liberal Democratic Party in a policy shift is considering an idea sounded out...

Today on New Scientist: 30 March 2011

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:14:00 +0200

All today's stories on NewScientist.com, including: a proton puzzle, flying robots that can juggle, and the only primate that eats its dinner twice

Japan seeks French, US expertise in nuclear crisis (updated)

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:14:00 +0200

TOKYO, Japan (AP) Japan is increasingly turning to other countries for help as it struggles to stabilize its tsunami-stricken nuclear plant and stop radiation leaks that are complicating efforts to recover the bodies of some of the thousands swept away by the towering wave.

Radioactivity in water under Japan nuclear plant measures 10,000 times the government standard

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:10:00 +0200

A spokesman for plant operator Tokyo Electric Power Co. said Thursday that radioactive contamination in groundwater 15 yards (meters) under one of six reactors there had been measured at 10,000 times the government standard. It was the first time the utility has released statistics for groundwater near the plant.

Bird's-Eye View Of Japan's Stricken Nuclear Plant Shows Vast Damage

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:00:00 +0200

Aerial photographs of the stricken Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant in Japan show just how badly the facility was damaged by the earthquake, tsunami, explosions and fires.

Japan disaster sparks social media

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:51:00 +0200

As Japan grapples with an unprecedented disaster, the web has spawned creativity and innovation online amid a collective desire to ease suffering.

Japan fund repatriation to top views: PIMCO

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:48:00 +0200

Japan will repatriate more funds than markets expect to finance its reconstruction efforts following its devastating earthquake and tsunami, the co-chief investment officer of top bond fund PIMCO said on Thursday.

Foreign experts help stricken Japan

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:48:00 +0200

Japan is increasingly turning to other countries for help as it struggles to stabilise its tsunami-stricken nuclear plant and stop radiation leaks that are complicating efforts to recover the bodies of some of the thousands swept away by the towering wave.

Homeless Japan: tsunami victims anxious over housing trouble

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:46:00 +0200

The earthquake and tsunami that caused massive destruction at Fukushima also wiped out entire communities. People who lost their homes are living in overcrowded shelters, while the painstaking clean-up operation...

Japan plant radioactivity 10,000 times standard

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:45:00 +0200

TEPCO: Elevated levels of iodine-131 found in groundwater below stricken nuclear plant; Japan seeks French, US expertise

Japan earthquake and tsunami: latest pictures

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:39:00 +0200

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/worldnews/8419438/Japan-earthquake-and-tsunami-latest-pictures.

Radioactivity at nuclear plant 10,000 times government standard

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:36:00 +0200

Authorities are increasingly turning to international help in stabilizing the plant and radiation, while also dealing with the affects of a tsunami.

Japan seeks French, US expertise in nuclear crisis

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:35:00 +0200

Stock futures flat as market awaits economic news

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:34:00 +0200

In this photo taken March 16, 2011, traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Having focused on Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami as well as the uprisings in the Arab ...

Foreign experts help stricken Japan

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:33:00 +0200

Sarkozy calls for nuclear rules

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:33:00 +0200

The French president calls for clear international standards on nuclear safety as the crisis at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant continues.

Japan crisis drags, France wants global nuclear reform

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:33:00 +0200

France called for new global nuclear rules as Japan's atomic crisis reached three weeks on Friday with widening radiation from its crippled power plant but scant hope of a quick resolution.

Japan being urged to expand evacuation zone

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:31:00 +0200

Pressure mounted on Japan on Thursday to expand the evacuation zone around its stricken nuclear power plants after high levels of radiation were found outside the zone and radioactivity in seawater reached more than 4,000 times its legal limit. The U.N.

Honda, Mazda to restart limited car production

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:30:00 +0200

DETROIT (AP) — Honda Motor Co. and Mazda Motor Corp. said Thursday they will resume limited production at several Japanese factories in April, but full production depends on the availability of parts. The moves are another sign that the Japanese auto industry is starting to come back from the....

Japan seeks French, US expertise in nuclear crisis

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:29:00 +0200

Japan crisis drags, France wants global nuclear reform

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:26:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - France called for new global nuclear rules as Japan's atomic crisis reached three weeks on Friday with widening radiation from its crippled power plant but scant hope of a quick resolution.

Radioactivity in water under nuclear plant 10,000 times the government standard

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:20:00 +0200

Authorities are increasingly turning to international help in stabilizing the plant and radiation, while also dealing with the affects of a tsunami.

Radioactivity 10,000 times standard at Japan plant

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:19:00 +0200

Officials with the company that operates Japan's tsunami-stricken nuclear plant say radioactive contamination in groundwater underneath a reactor has been measured at 10,000 times the government health standard.

Foreign experts help stricken Japan

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:16:00 +0200

Japan seeks French, US expertise in nuclear crisis

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:12:00 +0200

Japan turns to other countries for help with nuclear disaster

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:05:00 +0200

Authorities are increasingly turning to international help in stabilizing the plant and radiation, while also dealing with the affects of a tsunami.

Japan seeks French, US expertise in nuclear crisis

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:04:00 +0200

New global nuclear review needed after Japan crisis

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:03:00 +0200

A man walks at a residential area destroyed by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Ishinomaki, northern Japan March 31, 2011. Pressure grew on Thursday for Japan to expand an evacuation zone ...

Australia's 2010-11 Growth Will Be 0.25 Pct Pt Lower Due To Japan-Treasury

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:03:00 +0200

Dow Jones )- Japan's earthquake and tsunami will have a modest impact on Australia's economy, likely cutting around a quarter of a percentage point from growth over the course of the ...

Japan disaster sparks social media innovation

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:03:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) -- As Japan grapples with an unprecedented triple disaster - earthquake, tsunami, nuclear crisis - the Web has spawned creativity and innovation online amid a collective desire to ease ...

Utter Destruction: Japan's Nuclear Plant, Seen From The Air

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:57:00 +0200

Aerial photographs of the stricken Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant show just how badly the facility was damaged by the earthquake, tsunami, explosions and fires.

Radioactivity 10,000 times standard at Japan plant

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:57:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Officials with the company that operates Japan's tsunami-stricken nuclear plant say radioactive contamination in groundwater underneath a reactor has been measured at 10,000 times the government health standard. A spokesman for plant operator Tokyo Electric Power Co.

Engineers knew nuke plant was vulnerable to tsunami

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:57:00 +0200

A review of company and regulatory records shows that Japan and its largest utility repeatedly downplayed dangers and ignored warnings — including a 2007 tsunami study from Tokyo Electric Power Co's senior safety engineer.

ASIA: Earthquakes highlight need for regional preparedness, say experts

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:57:00 +0200

BANGKOK, 31 March 2011 (IRIN) - Two back-to-back earthquakes in Japan and Myanmar, which left more than 27,000 people dead and thousands more injured, underscore the need for greater disaster preparedness in the region, experts say.

Report: Japan mulls nationalizing Tokyo Electric

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:57:00 +0200

The Japanese government could discuss a possible nationalization of Tokyo Electric Power among other options to deal with the operator of the plant at the center of the country's nuclear disaster, a senior cabinet minister said on Tuesday.

Foreign experts help stricken Japan

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:55:00 +0200

Foreign experts help stricken Japan

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:49:00 +0200

Foreign experts help stricken Japan

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:49:00 +0200

Radiation Fears Leave 1,000 Bodies Unclaimed Near Japan Plant

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:48:00 +0200

The confirmed death toll from the twin disasters is above 11,400; also more than 16,500 still missing

Second Harvest rallies support for Tohoku

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:48:00 +0200

By 9 a.m. on Thursday morning, March 24, several delivery trucks have deposited boxes of emergency supplies in front of the Taito Ward, Tokyo warehouse of Second Harvest Japan, a charity-based food bank. Ever since the Tohoku-Kanto earthquake, which brought with it a terrifying 14-meter tsunami,....

Japan-China relations warming up in crisis

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:48:00 +0200

HONG KONG — If there is a rainbow behind the dark clouds currently blanketing Japan — the country's gravest crisis since World War II — it could be this: Relations with China, which were at their worst in decades last year, are taking a turn for the better.

Japan seeks French, US expertise in nuclear crisis

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:47:00 +0200

FUKUSHIMA, Japan (AP) — Japan is increasingly turning to other countries for help as it struggles to stabilize its tsunami-stricken nuclear plant and stop radiation leaks that are complicating efforts to recover the bodies of some of the thousands swept away by the towering wave.

Golf: Women's tour players to collect quake donations

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:43:00 +0200

TOKYO - The Ladies Professional Golfers' Association of Japan plans to send a total of 124 players and offic...

UPDATE1: Latest casualty figures for March 11 quake, tsunami

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:43:00 +0200

TOKYO - The following are the latest casualty figures related to the earthquake and tsunami that hit northea...

Japan seeks French, U.S. expertise in nuclear crisis

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:39:00 +0200

Japan is increasingly turning to other countries for help as it struggles to stabilize its tsunami-stricken nuclear plant and stop radiation ...

Reports: Radiation may prevent recovery of some bodies in Japan

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:38:00 +0200

Thousands of Japanese still awaiting answers on the fate of their loved ones nearly three weeks after an immense earthquake and subsequent tsunami were dealt another blow Thursday.

NVISION Laser Eye Centers Launches Two Fundraising Programs for Japan Earthquake Victims

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:33:00 +0200

NEWPORT BEACH, CA -- 03/31/11 -- Dr. Thomas Tooma, Medical Director of NVISION Laser Eye Centers, announced today that NVISION Laser Eye Centers is participating in two outreach programs in April to help the people of Japan and one very special NVISION employee's mother who is a victim of the earthquake.

Jewish groups raise at least 2 million dollars in Japan aid

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:51:00 +0200

"We are overwhelmed by the generosity of the Jewish community," chairman of JFNA Emergency C'tee says on earthquake effort.

Japan PM says stricken nuclear plant to be scrapped

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:35:00 +0200

Japan said Thursday its crisis-hit nuclear plant must be scrapped, but currently had no plans to evacuate more people, despite calls for a larger exclusion zone around the facility.

France proposes May G20 meeting on nuclear safety standards

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:27:00 +0200

31 Mar 2011 12:38 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, March 31 (Reuters) - * Problem is not nuclear industry, it's safety - Sarkozy * Sarkozy is first foreign leader in Japan post-quake * IAEA draws up safety standards, but they are not binding (Adds Kan and further Sarkozy comments, background) By....

Japan: Radiation Hampers Search for Bodies

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:26:00 +0200

31 de marzo de 2011, 10:13 Tokyo, Mar 31 (Prensa Latina) Radiation levels in the evacuation area around the Fukushima-1 nuclear plant is hampering the search for about 1,000 victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

'Dear Mommy. I hope you're alive. Are you okay'

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:01:00 +0200

In this March 22 photo, Manami Kon, using Japanese hiragana characters she just learned, writes a letter for her mother who's still missing after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami at the ...

Russia repeats warning against citizens visiting Japan

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:01:00 +0200

Russia on Thursday once again advised its citizens against visiting Japan, where an earthquake and tsunami have triggered a nuclear disaster. "We repeat our calls for the Russian citizens to ...

France urges world nuclear review after Japan crisis

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:01:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - French President Nicolas Sarkozy called on Thursday for a reform of global nuclear standards by the end of the year during a first visit by a foreign leader to Japan since the ...

Japan PM says stricken nuclear plant to be scrapped

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:58:00 +0200

Japan said on Thursday that its crisis-hit nuclear plant must be scrapped, but currently had no plans to evacuate more people, despite calls for a larger exclusion zone around the crippled facility.

Swan framing a budget for tough times

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:58:00 +0200

Natural disasters, at home and in Japan, mean that revenues will be hit, creating tough circumstances for Treasurer Wayne Swan's fourth budget.

Radiation rising beyond exclusion zone

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:58:00 +0200

TOKYO: Pressure is growing on Japan to expand the 20-kilometre exclusion zone around Fukushima after the International Atomic Energy Agency said radiation in one village 40 kilometres away had reached evacuation level.

Gillard warns of tough love budget

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:52:00 +0200

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has warned next month's federal budget will be painful as the Government makes cutbacks in order to return to surplus by 2013.

Radiation levels spike in seawater near Japanese plant

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:45:00 +0200

Swan framing a budget for tough times

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:41:00 +0200

TREASURER determined to bring budget back to surplus in despite latest advice that revenues will be hit by recent natural disasters.

Kenya: Car Spare Parts Shortage Looms

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:38:00 +0200

Kenyan vehicle manufacturers and garages are staring at an acute shortage of spare parts over the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. T

Gillard warns of budget pain

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:37:00 +0200

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has warned next month's federal budget will be painful as the Government makes cutbacks.

Japan nuclear crisis: Fukushima plant to be entombed in concrete after radiation leak

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:37:00 +0200

Japan's nuclear safety agency has revealed levels of radiation in the ocean near the Fukushima Daiichi plant have surged to 4,385 times the normal limit.

Japan nuclear crisis: Fukushima plant to be entombed in concrete after radiation leak

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:17:00 +0200

Japan's nuclear safety agency has revealed levels of radiation in the ocean near the Fukushima Daiichi plant have surged to 4,385 times the normal limit.

4 Countries For Foreign Investing (FXI, EWJ, EZJ, RSX, EWG)

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:15:00 +0200

Seeking a foreign addition to your investment portfolio? In this very interesting economic climate, there are opportunities to profit abroad. In addition to the potential for significant profits, investing internationally is a great way to diversify a portfolio, and serves to reduce total risk.

In France, Japanese Disaster Prompts a Nuclear Safety Audit

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:52:00 +0200

The head of the Nuclear Safety Authority in France said the authority would upgrade safety procedures at nuclear power plants across the country.

Delta to postpone launch of Tokyo-Guangzhou flight until July on quake

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:40:00 +0200

TOKYO - Delta Air Lines Inc. said Thursday it will postpone launching a flight between Tokyo and Guangzhou, ...

German foreign minister to visit Japan on Saturday

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:40:00 +0200

BERLIN - German Vice Chancellor and Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle will visit Japan on Saturday for talks...

Japan nuclear refugees feel 'betrayed'

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:39:00 +0200

Refugees who fled Japan's tsunami-hit nuclear reactors say they have been betrayed by the company that runs them, accusing embattled operator TEPCO of creating a "man-made disaster."

In shadow of nuclear crisis, tsunami toll mounts

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:36:00 +0200

"Bodies everywhere" from earthquake and tsunami, officials say; Debris, radiation scares complicate recovery efforts

'Dear Mommy. I hope you're alive. Are you okay?'

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:35:00 +0200

In this March 22 photo, Manami Kon, using Japanese hiragana characters she just learned, writes a letter for her mother who's still missing after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami at the devastated city of Miyako, northeastern Japan. The 4-year-old Manami wrote, "Dear Mommy. I hope you're alive.

Russia repeats warning against citizens visiting Japan

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:33:00 +0200

Russia on Thursday once again advised its citizens against visiting Japan, where an earthquake and tsunami have triggered a nuclear disaster. "We repeat our calls for the Russian citizens to refrain from visiting Japan, especially the endangered areas," Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich said.

Japan nuclear plant must be scrapped, says PM

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:31:00 +0200

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan said that the stricken nuclear plant at the centre of the world's worst atomic accident since Chernobyl in 1986 must be scrapped, Kyodo news reported on Thursday.

Japan radiation fears slow recovery of bodies

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:30:00 +0200

Radiation fears are slowing not only efforts to get the Fukushima nuclear plant under control, but also the recovery of bodies from the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

France to host May G20 meet on nuclear standards

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:30:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - France wants to host a meeting of G20 nuclear industry officials in May to discuss ideas for new global standards in the wake of the disaster in Japan, President Nicolas Sarkozy ...

Ryo Ishikawa will give away 2011 earnings for Japanese earthquake victims

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:30:00 +0200

Ryo Ishikawa , one of golf's rising stars, says he is giving all of his tournament earnings this year to the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in his native Japan. Kyodo News reported last ...

'Minuscule' radiation in US milk

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:28:00 +0200

A "minuscule" amount of radiation from iodine-131 has been detected in a sample of milk that was tested from the US north-west, US authorities say.

EPA ups radiation monitoring

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:09:00 +0200

WASHINGTON, March 31 (UPI) -- U.S. regulators are monitoring milk, water and other sources for radiation from Japanese nuclear plants but stressed there was little cause for concern.

NADAguides Investigates Where the Car Market Is Headed

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:03:00 +0200

COSTA MESA, Calif. March 31, 2011 (Logo: News Highlights , the leading vehicle pricing and information provider on the Internet today, shares data and insights regarding the car market as a result of the earthquake in Japan and soaring gas prices. Car Market NADAguides analysts have seen both....

Japan's Nuclear Crisis Takes Its Toll On Utility

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:01:00 +0200

EPA ups radiation monitoring

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:52:00 +0200

WASHINGTON, March 31 (UPI) -- U.S. regulators are monitoring milk, water and other sources for radiation from Japanese nuclear plants but stressed there was little cause for concern. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said it increased the level...

Feakle’s musical prayer for Japan

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:51:00 +0200

ON hearing of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit her home country, Feakle resident, Erika Mochivuki, was concerned for her family but learning they were safe, she decided to organise an event to help those who weren’t so lucky in Japan’s devastated areas.

China sends third batch of aid to Japan

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:50:00 +0200

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC) told Xinhua that the third batch of humanitarian aid to Japan was sent on Thursday to support the country's disaster relief work.

What's in Store for Japan's Nuclear Workers?

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:34:00 +0200

It's becoming more and more evident that workers at the Daiichi power plant, feted as heroes since the early days of Japan's nuclear crisis, will be bearing their burden for years to come.

6.0-magtitude quake jolts northeast Japan

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:30:00 +0200

An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale jolted the waters off the east coast of Honshu, Japan at 15:15 p.m. Beijing Time Thursday, according to the China Earthquake Network Center. The epicenter, with a depth of 40 km, was monitored at 38.9 degrees north latitude and 142.1 degrees east longitude, the center said in a statement.

Fukushima plant to be decommissioned

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:27:00 +0200

3/31/2011 - 11:48:22 AM Japan says the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant will have to be shut down - after sustaining catastrophic damage during the earthquake and tsunami. Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan said the facility at the centre of the worst atomic accident since Chernobyl in 1986 must be decommissioned.

Nuclear plants being checked for resistance to floods -Areva

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:27:00 +0200

31 Mar 2011 10:28 Source: reuters // Reuters March 31 (Reuters) - Nuclear plants around the world are being checked for safety and security, including resistance to flooding after an earthquake and tsunami knocked out the emergency systems at Japan's Fukushima nuclear complex, the CEO of France's Areva

France to host May G20 meet on nuclear standards

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:27:00 +0200

31 Mar 2011 10:32 Source: reuters // Reuters * France to host G20 meeting on nuclear safety norms * Sarkozy is first foreign leader in Japan post-quake (Adds detail, quote, byline) By Yann Le Guernigou TOKYO, March 31 (Reuters) - France wants to host a meeting of G20 nuclear industry officials in....

World stocks gain as jobs report spurs confidence

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:17:00 +0200

World stocks, including equities in earthquake-battered Japan, showed resilience Thursday as investor sentiment perked up on a report that US employers were hiring more workers.

Miffy is crying for Japan

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:12:00 +0200

Miffy, the cuddly little rabbit from the nursery picture books, is crying for the children of Japan.

Indiana prepares for major seismic event

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:12:00 +0200

Disasters Two of Indiana's earthquake preparedness drills, the Great Central U.S. Shake Out scheduled for 19 April, and a training program in May for emergency management and response agencies are receiving increased interest following the devastating quake in Japan Two of Indiana’s earthquake preparedness drills, the Great Central U.

Featured photojournalist: David Guttenfelder

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:09:00 +0200

Japan-based Associated Press photographer David Guttenfelder documents the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami that devastated the north-east of the country

Grand Prince Hotel Akasaka ends 55-year history

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:08:00 +0200

TOKYO - The Grand Prince Hotel Akasaka in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on Thursday ended its 55-year history, after ...

U.N. food program ready to deliver more aid to Japan from new depot

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:08:00 +0200

By Vivian Ho, KUALA LUMPUR - The World Food Program is on standby to deliver more relief to Japan in the aftermath of the devasta...

French president arrives in Japan to discuss nuclear crisis

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:03:00 +0200

Tokyo - French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrived in Tokyo Thursday for talks with Prime Minister Naoto Kan about Japan's ongoing nuclear crisis. Sarkozy is the first foreign leader to visit Japan since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. He offered support in the nuclear field as the country has....

In Japan, Sarkozy calls for new global nuclear standards

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:03:00 +0200

Japan's Kan backs the French president's push for a May meeting of G20 nuclear officials.French President Nicolas Sarkozy called on Thursday for a reform of global nuclear standards by the end of the year during a first visit by a foreign leader to Japan since the earthquake and tsunami that triggered its atomic disaster.

France to host May G20 meet on nuclear standards

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:01:00 +0200

France wants to host a meeting of G20 nuclear industry officials in May to set out new global standards in the wake of the disaster in Japan, President Nicolas Sarkozy said on Thursday.

Sarkozy calls for nuclear review 11:43 French president says global standards should be reformed before 2012 during Japan visit

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +0200

French president Nicolas Sarkozy has called for a reform of global nuclear standards by the end of the year during a first visit by a foreign leader to Japan since the earthquake and tsunami that triggered its nuclear crisis. Mr Sarkozy said France wants to host a meeting of the G20 bloc's nuclear....

Radiation in seawater hits record

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:59:00 +0200

France urges world nuclear review after Japan crisis

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:54:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - French President Nicolas Sarkozy called on Thursday for a reform of global nuclear standards by the end of the year during a first visit by a foreign leader to Japan since the earthquake and tsunami that triggered its atomic disaster.

In Japan, Scenes Of Much Destruction, Little Looting

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:52:00 +0200

To answer the question if there's been less crime after the Japanese tsunami, NPR's John Burnett and his translator, Chie Kobayashi, went to the town of Kamaishi where the black tide killed at least 600 people, threw an ocean freighter onto the wharf and blew open thousands of houses and shops, leaving lots of things to steal.

Business Bullet: Food security, Compass, Mothercare, LSE

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:50:00 +0200

Robert Miller with the latest City and business news on a Nikkei rebound after the earthquake and tsunami, although food security worries grow; catering services group Compass loses 5m in Japan but revenues rise; Mother and baby products retailer Mothercare looks to overseas expansion to cover....

Fukushima plant must be decommissioned – Japanese PM

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:46:00 +0200

Japan says the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant will have to be shut down after sustaining catastrophic damage during the earthquake and tsunami. Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan said the facility at the centre of the worst atomic accident since Chernobyl in 1986 must be decommissioned. However there were no plans to widen a 12-mile exclusion [.

WFP/Government Of Malaysia Lay Foundation Stone For Asia’s Humanitarian Response Base

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:44:00 +0200

SUBANG The Government of Malaysia and the World Food Programme today celebrated the start of construction on a state-of-the-art United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD) facility in Subang.

France to host May G20 meet on nuclear standards

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:44:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - France wants to host a meeting of G20 nuclear industry officials in May to set out new global standards in the wake of the disaster in Japan, President Nicolas Sarkozy said on Thursday.

Japan crisis delays shipment of Nikon, Cannon products

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:41:00 +0200

Shipments of new products and accessories to Czech Rep may get delayed, but price hikes are not expected

Ryo Ishikawa to give 2011 golf earnings to victims of Japan earthquake

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:39:00 +0200

• 'I have enough money,' says Japanese golfer • Ishikawa aiming to raise £1.5m for charity Ryo Ishikawa, the world No45, has announced that he will giving all of his tournament earnings this year to the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in his native Japan.

Fukushima plant must be 'scrapped'

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:39:00 +0200

JAPANESE PM says stricken plant at centre of world's worst atomic accident since Chernobyl must be decommissioned.

Japan disaster sparks social media innovation

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:32:00 +0200

As Japan grapples with an unprecedented triple disaster - earthquake, tsunami, nuclear crisis - the Web has spawned creativity and innovation online amid a collective desire to ease sufering.

DTI reviews 2011 export target after Japan disasters

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:17:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines - The government is reviewing its export targets this year to take into account the effects of the twin earthquake and tsunami disasters in Japan.

Japan disaster sparks social media innovation

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:15:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — As Japan grapples with an unprecedented triple disaster — earthquake, tsunami, nuclear crisis — the Web has spawned creativity and innovation online amid a collective desire to ease suffering. Once the magnitude of the March 11 disaster became clear, the online world began asking, "How....

Japan nuclear refugees feel betrayed

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:04:00 +0200

YOKOTE: Refugees who fled Japan's tsunami-hit nuclear reactors say they have been betrayed by the company that runs them, accusing embattled operator TEPCO of creating a "man-made disaster".

Nuclear plant must be scrapped: PM Kan

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:04:00 +0200

TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan said that the stricken nuclear plant at the centre of the world's worst atomic accident since Chernobyl in 1986 must be scrapped, Kyodo news reported on Thursday.

FACTBOX - Japan's disaster in figures

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:59:00 +0200

DEATH TOLL * A total of 11,438 people were confirmed dead by Japan's National Police Agency as of 0600 GMT on Thursday, while 16,541 were missing. NUMBER OF PEOPLE EVACUATED * More than 172,400 people were in shelters around the country as of 0600 GMT on Thursday following evacuation, the National Police Agency said.

6.2-magnitude quake hits northeast Japan

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:54:00 +0200

6.2-MAGNITUDE earthquake hits area of north-eastern Japan jolted by massive quake and tsunami disaster earlier this month.

China denies copter too close to Japan's destroyer

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:49:00 +0200

China on Thursday dismissed Japanese claims that a Chinese helicopter Saturday flew too close to a Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer in the East China Sea.

Airlines change schedules in wake of Japan disaster

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:43:00 +0200

TOKYO/CHICAGO -- At least three major airlines have added a stop in Seoul for flights in and out of Japan due to staffing and supply concerns. Japan has had fuel, food and power shortages in the aftermath of the March 11 earthquake and ensuing tsunami.

Big brewers fear a long, dry summer

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:43:00 +0200

Japan's major beer makers may not be able to meet demand for suds this summer after breweries in northern and eastern Japan suffered major damage in the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Sapporo Breweries Ltd., Kirin Brewery Co., Asahi Breweries Ltd. and Suntory Holdings Ltd.

VOX POPULI: Humanity persists in the face of unfathomable tragedy

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:43:00 +0200

A haiku by Misao Iida goes: "Being alive/ Just being alive is enough/ Swallows come." It was one of more than 1,000 haiku sent to The Asahi Shimbun in response to a call for contributions from readers about the Great East Japan Earthquake. That tragedy is still unfolding. However, talking or writing about it can help us try to regain our footing.

UPDATE1: Soccer: Shimizu to play quake charity match in Netherlands

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:36:00 +0200

TOKYO - Shimizu S-Pulse are planning to play a charity match in Amsterdam on April 13 against Dutch club Aja...

French president arrives in Japan to discuss nuclear crisis

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:27:00 +0200

French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrived in Tokyo Thursday for talks with Prime Minister Naoto Kan about Japan's ongoing nuclear crisis.

The city feeling the fallout from Japan's nuclear nightmare

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:26:00 +0200

M 6.0 quake hits northeastern Japan, no injuries

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:10:00 +0200

TOKYO, March 31 (KUNA) -- A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 on the Richter scale shook northeastern Japan on Thursday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. There were no immediate reports of casualties from the 4:15 a.m. (0715 GMT) quake. No tsunami warning was issued.

Death toll reaches 11,417 from great quake-tsunami in Japan

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:09:00 +0200

&$ &$ People wait to get relief supplies in Yamada-machi of Iwate Prefecture, Japan, March 22, 2011. People in Yamada-machi can get a set of relief supplies, including one loaf of bread and a bottle of water, twice a day. The relief supply serve is still in pressing need in quake-affected areas.

Pressure mounts on Japan to expand evacuation zone (2)

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:09:00 +0200

But Hidehiko Nishiyama, an agency spokesman, said the contaminated water posed no immediate threat to human health. "We will do our utmost to stop it from rising," he said. After battling the radiation crisis for nearly three weeks, pressure to come up with new solutions mounted Wednesday, as Tokyo....

Mexico offers 17.3 tons of humanitarian aid to Japan

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:09:00 +0200

The Mexican government on Wednesday delivered 17.3 tons of humanitarian aid to Japan to facilitate its efforts to assist thousands of victims from a deadly 9.0-magnitude earthquake and tsunami that hit the country earlier this month. The aid package was delivered to the government of Japan at a....

Japan plant must be scrapped, says PM

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:09:00 +0200

JAPANESE PM says stricken nuclear plant at centre of world's worst atomic accident since Chernobyl must be scrapped entirely.

Fukushima nuclear plant to be entombed in concrete as Japan admits battle with crippled reactors is lost

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:06:00 +0200

Details of what that will entail have yet to be revealed, but officials said it would mean switching off all power and abandoning attempts to keep the nuclear fuel rods cool.

World stocks gain as jobs report spurs confidence

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:01:00 +0200

BANGKOK (AP) — World stocks, including equities in earthquake-battered Japan, showed resilience Thursday as investor sentiment perked up on a report that U.S. employers were hiring more workers. Oil prices rose to near $105 a barrel after control of a key oil port swung back to forces loyal to....

Pressure on Japan to widen nuclear evacuation zone

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:00:00 +0200

Japan said there were no immediate plans to widen the exclusion zone around its stricken nuclear plant, hours after the U.N. atomic watchdog agency voiced its concern over the issue.

Japan nuclear plant's disaster plan inadequate: report

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:53:00 +0200

In 2002 TEPCO admitted to falsifying safety reports which led to all 17 of its boiling-water reactors being shut down for inspection, including Fukushima. And in an eerily familiar event, a 2007 earthquake paralyzed its Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant – the world's biggest – and more radiation leaked than TEPCO initially acknowledged.

Jackie Chan death rumours denied

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:45:00 +0200

Jackie Chan has reassured fans he is alive and well after rumours of his death began to circulate on the internet.

Radiation Levels Reach New High in Ocean Near Japanese Plant

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:45:00 +0200

Announcement raises fears of a still-undetected radiation leak from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant

Mass grave plan for NZ quake dead

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:39:00 +0200

New Zealand's chief coroner says some of those killed during earthquake may never be identified Some victims of Christchurch's earthquake may never be identified and their remains may be buried in a mass grave, New Zealand's chief coroner has said. Police have named 169 victims of the magnitude 6.

Japan pressed to widen no-go zone

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:39:00 +0200

• High levels of radiation detected outside current 20km zone • Prime minister plans to review nuclear energy policy • Concerns over water contaminated by reactor cooling operation Pressure is mounting on Japan to expand the evacuation zone around the Fukushima Daiichi power plant, as the prime....

Asian stocks edge higher despite world woes

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:30:00 +0200

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stocks showed resilience Thursday after a report U.S. employers are hiring more workers but Japan's benchmark index slipped as the country struggled to contain its nuclear reactor crisis. Oil prices rose to near $105 a barrel after control of a key oil port swung back to forces....

Q+A - What is going on at Japan's damaged nuclear reactor?

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:28:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese engineers are struggling to gain control of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, 240 km (150 miles) north of Tokyo, which was seriously damaged by a March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

U.S. military radiation experts to visit Japan - Kyodo

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:28:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - About 140 U.S. military radiation safety experts will soon visit Japan to provide help as the nation deals with a stricken nuclear plant, Kyodo news agency said on Thursday, quoting an defense ministry official.

Some 140 US military radiation experts to visit Japan-Kyodo

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:27:00 +0200

31 Mar 2011 05:44 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, March 31 (Reuters) - About 140 U.S. military radiation safety experts will soon visit Japan to provide help as the nation deals with a stricken nuclear plant, Kyodo news agency said on Thursday, quoting an defense ministry official.

Q+A-What is going on at Japan's damaged nuclear reactor?

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:27:00 +0200

Some questions and answers about efforts to end the world's worst nuclear crisis since the 1986 Chernobyl accident

Honda, Mazda to resume parts, vehicle production

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:27:00 +0200

31 Mar 2011 06:56 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, March 31 (Reuters) - Honda Motor Co said on Thursday it will resume production of parts for overseas use on April 4 and production at all its car factories on April 11. Honda said production of parts and vehicles will resume at about 50 percent of its original plan.

Honda, Mazda to resume some parts, vehicle production

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:27:00 +0200

31 Mar 2011 08:15 Source: reuters // Reuters * Honda: Partial production restart for overseas parts Apr. 4; vehicles Apr. 11 * Mazda: Limited vehicle production from Apr. 4 at Hiroshima, Hofu plants * Timeline for restart of full-scale production not set (Adds details) TOKYO, March 31 (Reuters) -....

Japan PM may review plan for more nuclear plants-Kyodo

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:27:00 +0200

31 Mar 2011 06:13 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, March 31 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Naoto Kan may review plans for Japan to build more than 14 additional nuclear plants by 2030, Kyodo news agency reported on Thursday. Japan is trying to avert a nuclear catastrophe at the Fukushima Daiichi plant....

Kutcher prepares for 'The Big One'

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:25:00 +0200

ASHTON KUTCHER is getting serious about the end of the world - or at least a very big Californian disaster - after he was spotted stocking up on survival gear in Los Angeles.

Bars empty in lonely city near Japan nuclear accident

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:23:00 +0200

FUKUSHIMA CITY, Japan (Reuters) - Daylight is fading in Fukushima, and Futoshi Sato is resigned to another cold and tiresome night seeking customers in a city where nobody wants to go drinking any more.

Fukushima nuclear plant to be entombed in concrete as Japan admits battle with crippled reactors is lost

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:21:00 +0200

Details of what that will entail have yet to be revealed, but officials said it would mean switching off all power and abandoning attempts to keep the nuclear fuel rods cool.

Japan pressured to widen nuclear exclusion zone

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:20:00 +0200

UN nuclear watchdog suggests Tokyo consider widening its 20-km zone after high radiation detected at twice that distance from Fukushima plant.

Nikon: Third Notice on the impact by the Major Earthquake in Northeastern Japan

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:13:00 +0200

March 31, 2011 -- The Nikon Group would express our deepest condolences to the victims of the earthquake and extend our profound sympathy and heartfelt concern to those individuals and families suffering from the disaster. The following is an update regarding Nikon Corporation and its group manufacturing facilities.

ASAHI HAIKUIST NETWORK

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:13:00 +0200

Hokusai's wave moves the wall upsetting print --Richard Jodoin (Quebec) Basho's road throughout Tohoku-- hope remains --Stephen J. DeGuire (Los Angeles) Calm, placid ocean suddenly raised up and reared its venomous head --Kevin Kato (Iwate) Wings of the crane I too close my arms...

M6.0 quake jolts northeastern Japan, no tsunami warning issued

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:04:00 +0200

TOKYO - A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 jolted northeastern Japan on Thursday aftern...

Honda, Mazda to resume parts, vehicle production

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:58:00 +0200

Honda Motor Co said on Thursday it will resume production of parts for overseas use on April 4 and production at all its car factories on April 11.

Japan urged to widen nuke evacuation zone

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:58:00 +0200

Japan has no immediate plans to widen the exclusion zone around its stricken nuclear plant, despite pressure from the UN watchdog and Greenpeace.

Radiation levels in Japan rise

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:57:00 +0200

Radiation levels in the sea near Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant are over 4,300 times the legal limit, according to the UN's nuclear watchdog.

Japan plant must be scrapped, says PM: Kyodo

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:54:00 +0200

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan said that the stricken nuclear plant at the centre of the world s worst atomic accident since Chernobyl in 1986 must be scrapped, Kyodo news reported on Thursday.

AAR JAPAN Enters the Demolished City, Two Weeks of Relief in Number

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:48:00 +0200

3.28.2011 On Sunday, March 27, AAR JAPAN's Emergency Relief Team made an expedition to the city of Rikuzen-Takata, one of the most heavily damaged towns along the Pacific coast, visiting two welfare facilities for people with disabilities for delivery of relief items.

Two states report radiation in milk

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:35:00 +0200

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is increasing its nationwide monitoring of radiation as two states reported very low levels of radiation in milk.

Damage and Restoration Status Regarding Tohoku-Pacific Ocean Earthquake and Future Prospects

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:32:00 +0200

TOKYO March 31, 2011 -- Due to the impact of the Tohoku-Pacific Ocean Earthquake that occurred on March 11, 2011 , some of NTT Group's services, including fixed-line and mobile communication services, remain unavailable, particularly in the Tohoku region.

Radiation levels top U.N. evacuation guidelines

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:31:00 +0200

Recent radiation readings outside the exclusion zone around Japan's nuclear disaster show radiation substantially higher than levels at which the U.N.'s nuclear agency would recommend evacuations, agency officials said Wednesday. The comments could add to the debate over how far people need to stay away from Japan's Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear .

In Quake-Struck Japan, Businesses Try To Rebuild

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:30:00 +0200

The March 11th earthquake in Japan destroyed countless businesses and left many others closed. Some suffered earthquake damage. Others were flooded by the tsunami. And some near the crippled Fukushima nuclear complex can't get supplies. But despite the challenges facing small businesses in the area, many owners are trying to reopen.

Can Japan Overcome Economic Hurdles?

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:30:00 +0200

It's estimated that the cost of damage from the giant earthquake and tsunami in Japan could exceed $300 billion. That doesn't include the costs to the economy from lost production. On top of that, Japan faces an ongoing power shortage caused by its nuclear crisis and an already huge government debt burden.

Fukushima plant may be continuously leaking

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:26:00 +0200

Japan's nuclear watchdog has said that the consistently high levels of radiation found in the sea outside the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant may mean that radiation is leaking out continuously.

Radiation in sea off Japan N-plant 4,385 times limit

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:25:00 +0200

The level of radioactive iodine in the sea off Japan's disaster-hit Fukushima nuclear plant has soared to its highest reading yet at 4,385 times the legal limit, the plant operator said on Thursday.

US Marines being sent to Japan for nuclear response

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:25:00 +0200

The US military on Wednesday ordered a Marine unit specializing in emergency nuclear response to deploy to Japan to assist local authorities in addressing the massive crisis, officials said.

Katy’s bringing her dreams tour to city

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:19:00 +0200

THERE will certainly be Fireworks in Cardiff tomorrow when pop star Katy Perry arrives in town on her latest tour.

Latest News : Incredible tales of rescue from Japan’s earthquake

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:11:00 +0200

Incredible tales of rescue from Japan’s earthquake We’ve been tuned into our televisions and news outlets since the earthquake devastated Japan two weeks ago, watching the tsunami hit the coast and observing the destruction from afar. Nuclear plants warn of meltdowns, the death toll is at 10,000, and there are nearly 20,000 people still missing.

Japan urged to extend nuclear exclusion zone

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:05:00 +0200

Radiation levels in village 40km from tsunami-damaged plant exceed "operational criteria for evacuation", IAEA warns

Youth performers to raise funds for Japan's quake survivors

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:56:00 +0200

SINGAPORE: Youths are banding together to perform at a concert to raise at least S$100,000 for the survivors of the Japan tsunami and earthquake.

In Japan, Scenes Of Much Destruction, Little Looting

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:55:00 +0200

To answer the question if there's been less crime after the Japanese tsunami, NPR's John Burnett and his translator, Chie Kobayashi, went to the town of Kamaishi where the tidal wave killed at least 600 people, plopped an ocean freighter onto the wharf and blew open thousands of houses and shops, leaving lots of things to steal.

Toxic levels in seawater hit record

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:50:00 +0200

UN: High radiation outside Japan's exclusion zone

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:48:00 +0200

Recent radiation readings outside the exclusion zone around Japan's nuclear disaster show radiation substantially higher than levels at which the U.N. nuclear agency would recommend evacuations, agency officials said.

Moderate earthquake hits east Japan

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:47:00 +0200

An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale on Wednesday hit Chiba Prefecture and its vicinity in east Japan, said the Japan Meteorological Agency. The focus of the quake, which occurred at 9:51 p.m. local time (1251 GMT), was located some 20 km under the sea off Chiba, north of Tokyo, said the agency.

UN: High radiation outside Japan's exclusion zone

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:46:00 +0200

Recent radiation readings outside the exclusion zone around Japan's nuclear disaster show radiation substantially higher than levels at which the UN nuclear agency would recommend evacuations, agency officials said. The comments Wednesday could add to the debate over how far people need to stay....

Pressure on Japan to widen nuclear evacuation zone

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:39:00 +0200

SENDAI, Japan, March 31, 2011 (AFP) - Japan said Thursday there were no immediate plans to widen the exclusion zone around its stricken nuclear plant, hours after the UN atomic watchdog agency voiced its concern over the issue. In Washington, the Pentagon ordered a Marine emergency nuclear response....

Disaster hits Japan manufacturing

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:35:00 +0200

-- Japanese manufacturing activity sank to a two-year low in March underlining the impact of the earthquake and tsunami on economic activity in the country. The damage caused by the March 11 disaster, which has taken the lives of more than 11,000 people, severely disrupted the production of car....

UPDATE1: IAEA data prods Japan to boost radiation monitoring, eye evacuation

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:34:00 +0200

TOKYO - Japan said Thursday it will boost its monitoring of radiation contamination near a crippled nuclear ...

UPDATE1: Keidanren urges gov't to revise budget to fund reconstruction

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:34:00 +0200

TOKYO - Japan's largest business lobby, Nippon Keidanren, on Thursday urged the government to revise its bud...

Pressure on Japan to widen nuclear evacuation zone

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:28:00 +0200

Japan said Thursday there were no immediate plans to widen the exclusion zone around its stricken nuclear plant, hours after the UN atomic watchdog agency voiced its concern over the issue.

Golfer Ishikawa to give 2011 earnings to victims

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:24:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) -; Golf sensation Ryo Ishikawa says he is giving all of his tournament earnings this year to the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in his native Japan.Kyodo News reported Wednesday ...

Pressure on Japan to widen nuclear evacuation zone

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:23:00 +0200

Japan said Thursday there were no immediate plans to widen the exclusion zone around its stricken nuclear plant, hours after the UN atomic watchdog agency voiced its concern over the issue.

Radioactive iodine level in sea off Fukushima high

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:20:00 +0200

The level of radioactive iodine has soared to 4.385 times the legal limit, compared to 1.250 times the legal maximum last week.

Christchurch earthquake: victims may be buried in mass grave

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:19:00 +0200

Some victims of the Christchurch earthquake may never be identified and could be buried in a mass grave, officials in New Zealand have said.

Presure mounts on Japan to widen nuclear exclusion zone

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:12:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Pressure mounted on Japan on Thursday to expand the evacuation zone around its stricken nuclear power plant while officials said radiation may be flowing continuously into the nearby sea, where contamination was now 4,000 times the legal limit.

Presure mounts on Japan to widen nuke exclusion zone

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:12:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Pressure mounted on Japan on Thursday to expand the evacuation zone around its stricken nuclear power plants after high levels of radiation were found outside the zone and radioactivity in seawater reached more than 4,000 times its legal limit.

Airlines change schedules in wake of Japan disaster

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:12:00 +0200

TOKYO/CHICAGO (Reuters) - At least three major airlines have added a stop in Seoul for flights in and out of Japan due to staffing and supply concerns.

Zespri sends NZ water to Japan with kiwifruit

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:03:00 +0200

Kiwifruit exporter Zespri says it has sent relief supplies of New Zealand water to earthquake-torn Japan with its first shipment of kiwifruit for the season.A Japanese refrigerated freighter left Tauranga yesterday for Kobe and...

Edited by Alex Brewer :Use the Experience of Operation Tomodachi to Deepen Japan-U.S. Alliance

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:02:00 +0200

Rescue teams from all over Japan and the world have rushed to the areas stricken by the great east Japan earthquake. We would like to express our sincerest thanks and respect for all of the support from overseas. The U.S., especially, is continuing full-scale relief efforts in keeping with President....

06:46 Japan's evacuation zone queried

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:01:00 +0200

Pressure mounted on Japan today to expand the evacuation zone around its stricken nuclear power plants after high levels of radiation were found outside the zone and radioactivity in seawater reached more than 4,000 times its legal limit. The UN nuclear watchdog suggested Japan consider widening its....

Pressure mounts on Japan to widen nuke exclusion zone

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 07:53:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Pressure mounted on Japan on Thursday to expand the evacuation zone around its stricken nuclear power plants after high levels of radiation were found outside the zone and radioactivity in seawater reached more than 4,000 times its legal limit.

Report reveals inadequate disaster plan

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 07:51:00 +0200

TOKYO, March 31 (UPI) -- Operators of Japan's crippled-Fukushima nuclear plant didn't seem adequately prepared to handle big emergencies, an examination of their disaster plan showed. The Wall Street Journal reported its findings Thursday after examining...

EPA boosts radiation monitoring after low levels found in milk

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 07:50:00 +0200

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is increasing its nationwide monitoring of radiation as two states reported very low levels of radiation in milk.

Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Update Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 07:47:00 +0200

Report reveals inadequate disaster plan

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 07:44:00 +0200

TOKYO, March 31 (UPI) -- Operators of Japan's crippled-Fukushima nuclear plant didn't seem adequately prepared to handle big emergencies, an examination of their disaster plan showed.

Pressure mounts on Japan to widen nuke exclusion zone

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 07:29:00 +0200

Pressure is on Japan to expand the evacuation zone around a stricken nuclear power plant after high levels of radiation were found outside the zone.

Pressure mounts on Japan to widen nuclear exclusion zone

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 07:26:00 +0200

31 Mar 2011 04:42 Source: reuters // Reuters * Radiation detected in U.S. milk and in cabbages in Singapore * France's Sarkozy to be first leader to visit since disaster * Japan urges world not to impose unjustifiable curbs on imports (Refiles to reset headline) By Chizu Nomiyama and Chisa Fujioka....

Mental health concerns mount as Japan tsunami realities sink in

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 07:26:00 +0200

31 Mar 2011 02:53 Source: reuters // Reuters By Paul Eckert RIKUZENTAKATA, Japan, March 31 (Reuters) - Japanese tsunami survivors mourning lost loved ones and struggling to replace shattered homes and workplaces also face daunting mental health concerns, experts warn.

Japan nuclear watchdog: radiation may be leaking continuously into sea

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 07:26:00 +0200

31 Mar 2011 03:06 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, March 31 (Reuters) - The consistently high levels of radiation found in the sea outside Japan's tsunami-damaged nuclear plant complex may mean that radiation is leaking out continuously, Japan's nuclear watchdog said on Thursday.

Mental health concerns mount as Japan tsunami realities sink in

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 07:26:00 +0200

RIKUZENTAKATA, Japan (Reuters) - Japanese tsunami survivors mourning lost loved ones and struggling to replace shattered homes and workplaces also face daunting mental health concerns, experts warn.

Presure mounts on Japan to widen nuke exclusion zone

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 07:26:00 +0200

31 Mar 2011 04:10 Source: reuters // Reuters * Radiation detected in U.S. milk and in cabbages in Singapore * France's Sarkozy to be first leader to visit since disaster * Japan urges world not to impose unjustifiable curbs on imports (Updates with latest radiation concerns) By Chisa Fujioka and....

Radiation in sea off Japan nuclear plant 4,385 times limit

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 07:22:00 +0200

OSAKA: The level of radioactive iodine in the sea off Japan's disaster-hit Fukushima nuclear plant has soared to its highest reading yet at 4,385 times the legal limit, the plant operator said on Thursday.

Smoke temporarily seen at Fukushima Daini turbine building: reports

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 07:13:00 +0200

Smoke was temporarily seen at Fukushima Daini turbine building, but it soon disappeared, Japan's public broadcaster NHK and Kyodo News reported Wednesday. Tokyo Electric Power Co. said smoke was detected at around 5:56 p.m. from a power distribution panel on the first floor of the turbine building at the reactor.

Radiation in sea off Japan hits new high

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 07:10:00 +0200

The level of radioactive iodine in the sea off Japan's disaster-hit Fukushima nuclear plant has soared to its highest reading yet at 4,385 times the legal limit, the plant operator said.

Japan cut for American Airlines

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 07:08:00 +0200

American Airlines is reducing the number of flights to Japan as travel demand falls after the earthquake and tsunami.

IAEA data prods Japan to boost radiation monitoring, eye evacuation

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 07:03:00 +0200

TOKYO - Japan said Thursday it will boost its monitoring of radiation contamination near a troubled nuclear ...

Pressure mounts on Japan to widen nuclear exclusion zone

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 06:59:00 +0200

UN nuclear watchdog suggests Tokyo consider widening its 20-km zone after high radiation detected at twice that distance from Fukushima plant; Sarkozy to be first leader to visit since disaster.

Lessons in Recovery

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 06:57:00 +0200

Compared to most of its Asian neighbors, Japan seems like a very different society. Unlike in Bangkok or Rangoon or Jakarta, schedules run on time in Japanese cities, and essential services, from street cleaning to tax collection, work effectively. Though it slipped this year from the second largest....

Pressure mounts on Japan to widen nuke exclusion zone

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 06:52:00 +0200

Japan considers entombing nuclear plant

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 06:38:00 +0200

Japan will consider entombing its crippled atomic plant in concrete as workers grapple to reduce radiation and contain the worst nuclear disaster in 25 years. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano on Wednesday ruled out the possibility that two of the six reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi plant would ever be salvaged.

Equities lift as Japan gets back to business

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 06:31:00 +0200

RON DERBY THE JSE rose yesterday to its highest level since Japan’s earthquake and tsunami jolted markets earlier this month, with heavyweight mine shares leading the all share index higher. Resources stocks soared on the news that large Japanese raw materials consumers, including Hitachi and....

Japan's manufacturing plunged in March in aftermath of devastating earthquake/ tsunami

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 06:23:00 +0200

March PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index) data pointed to a sharp deterioration in Japan's manufacturing sector operating, as production was severely disrupted by events following the ...

Japan cut for American Airlines

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 06:23:00 +0200

American Airlines is reducing the number of flights to Japan as travel demand to the country continues to fall. The airline said it will suspend two of its six daily flights to Japan from April 6. ...

IAEA suggests Japan widen exclusion zone near nuclear plant

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 06:16:00 +0200

TOKYO - The U.N. nuclear watchdog suggested Japan consider widening an evacuation zone around a stricken nuclear plant as French President Nicolas Sarkozy was due to arrive on Thursday, the first leader to visit since a devastating earthquake and tsunami sparked the worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl in 1986.

Japan to scrap stricken nuclear reactors, boss treated for stress

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 06:14:00 +0200

TOKYO - Japan is to decommission four stricken reactors at the quake-hit Fukushima nuclear plant, the operator says, quoted by BBC. Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) made the announcement three weeks after failing to bring reactors 1 - 4 under control. Locals would be consulted on reactors 5 and 6, which were shut down safely.

Ghana, A Developed Country By 2025?

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 06:14:00 +0200

- Let Us Start By Re-Locating The Capital By Dr. A. Ofori Quaah (Flitwick, Bedfordshire, UK) Prologue I began making half-hearted notes for this article after the images of the 11th March Japanese earthquake and Tsunami began to appear on television screens around the world.

Japan's battle to save reactors is lost

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 06:08:00 +0200

The firm's chairman said it had 'no choice' but to scrap reactors No 1-4, but held out hope that the remaining two could continue to operate Japanese officials have conceded that the battle to salvage four crippled reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant has been lost.

Powerful Earthquake in Japan

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 05:58:00 +0200

The nuclear crisis at Fukushima was prompted by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that killed more than 11,000 people in northeastern Japan © AFP/ TEPCO via JIJI PRESS ALTERNATIVE CROP 15:48 18/03/2011 RIA Novosti political commentator Andrei Fedyashin ....

Consumer confidence tumbles in March

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 05:58:00 +0200

Canada and the U.S may be in different stages of economic recovery but record-high oil prices in March had the same dampening effect on consumer confidence in both countries.

Cosmic Log: How radiation affects the fish

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 05:54:00 +0200

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Experts say that fish and other marine species shouldn't be as affected by Japan's nuclear crisis as species on land, in part because of the different dispersion patterns.

New problems at Japan nuclear plant

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 05:29:00 +0200

Japan's embattled nuclear facility faced new setbacks Wednesday as nearby seawater reached its highest radiation levels to date.

Japanese town finds comfort in routine

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 05:29:00 +0200

In the town of Yamada, people trekked to city hall Wednesday in search of proof for claims that their home was washed away by the tsunami.

Rawlings Console Japan

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 05:28:00 +0200

Former First Lady and President of the 31st December Women¹s Movement, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings has praised the people of Japan for their sense of resilience following the disastrous earthquake and tsunami that wreaked havoc and claimed thousands of lives in the Fukushima Prefecture earlier this month.

Asian stocks edge higher despite world woes

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 05:13:00 +0200

Most Asian stocks showed resilience early Thursday, although Japan's benchmark index slumped as the country struggled to contain the effects of a giant earthquake and tsunami nearly three weeks ago.

Japan nuclear refugees feel 'betrayed'

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 05:13:00 +0200

YOKOTE, Japan: Refugees who fled Japan’s tsunami-hit nuclear reactors say they have been betrayed by the company that runs them, accusing embattled operator TEPCO of creating a “man-made disaster”.

IAEA suggests Japan widen exclusion zone near nuclear plant

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 05:09:00 +0200

Radiation >4000 times safety limit at plant

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 05:05:00 +0200

RADIOACTIVE iodine 4385 times the safety standard was found in seawater around Japan's troubled Fukushima nuclear plant.

Japan prepared to accept help

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 04:51:00 +0200

TOKYO, March 30 (UPI) -- Japan is getting expert help from France and the United States at the Fukushima nuclear plant, the government's top spokesman said Wednesday. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano, in an interview with The Wall Street Journal,...

Because of Japan’s Problems, Auto Dealers See Trouble Ahead in Meeting Demand

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 04:41:00 +0200

A research firm said predicted that up to a third of the industry’s production capacity could be affected by the disaster.

Japan prepared to accept help

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 04:35:00 +0200

TOKYO, March 30 (UPI) -- Japan is getting expert help from France and the United States at the Fukushima nuclear plant, the government's top spokesman said Wednesday.

Japan Plant Had Barebones Risk Plan

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 04:33:00 +0200

Tokyo Electric Power's disaster plans greatly underestimated the scope of a potential accident at its Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, calling for only one stretcher, one satellite phone and 50 protective suits in case of emergencies.

Asian stocks edge higher despite world woes

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 04:32:00 +0200

BANGKOK (AP) — Most Asian stocks showed resilience early Thursday, although Japan's benchmark index slumped as the country struggled to contain the effects of a giant earthquake and tsunami nearly three weeks ago. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index was down less than 0.1 percent to 9,705.

Focus turns to mental health of quake-tsunami survivors

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 04:29:00 +0200

Japanese who experienced traumatic stressful events are at risk of long-term mental health without psychological first aid, researchers say.

IN the past month the news has been all bad, but here an academic puts it into perspective

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 04:24:00 +0200

IN the past month the news has been all bad, but here an academic puts it into perspective

Washington Hosts Annual Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 03:56:00 +0200

The trees are in full bloom as their home country seeks to recover from a devastating earthquake and tsunami

Honda to cut output at US, Canadian auto plants

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 03:37:00 +0200

Honda Motor Co (7267.T) will cut production at its U.S. and Canadian automotive plants starting Wednesday due to disruptions in the supply of auto parts after the Japanese earthquake more than two weeks ago. The temporary changes to the production schedule will vary plant by plant based on the availability of certain parts.

Japan carmakers take steps in North America to fight disruption

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 03:37:00 +0200

Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) and Honda Motor Corp (7267.T) took fresh steps to scale back output or reduce orders of some parts in North America as supplies remain disrupted after the March 11 Japan earthquake. The global auto industry is grappling with disruptions to its production and supply base in....

With parents missing, brothers split up after disaster

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 03:27:00 +0200

MINAMI-SANRIKU, Miyagi Prefecture--Ryusei Murata waved farewell to his brother Tensho on Sunday as he left for Tottori, western Japan, to search for their parents in their hometown by himself. "Good luck! Be good!" Ryusei, 17, shouted to his brother as he boarded a bus.

ANIME NEWS: 'Tofu Boy' anime premieres at Hong Kong filmfest

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 03:27:00 +0200

The 3-D anime adventure "Little Ghostly Adventures of the Tofu Boy," which stars the vocal talents of familiar Japanese actors, premiered at the 35th Hong Kong International Film Festival on March 22 ahead of its Japan release on April 29. The feature-length, full-CG anime was screened with English....

TEPCO to sound out residents' views on No. 5, 6 reactors

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 03:27:00 +0200

Tokyo Electric Power Co., the operator of Japan's crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex, said it will sound out the opinions of the government and local residents on whether to continue operating the plant's No. 5 and No. 6 reactors, as well as the companion Fukushima Daini plant.

IAEA suggests Japan widen exclusion zone near nuclear plant

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 03:21:00 +0200

IAEA suggests Japan widen exclusion zone near nuclear plant

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 03:21:00 +0200

In Quake-Struck Japan, Businesses Try To Rebuild

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 03:16:00 +0200

Can Japan Overcome Economic Hurdles?

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 03:16:00 +0200

Nissan to resume output at Japan plants mid-April

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 03:06:00 +0200

Nissan Motor Co Ltd (7201.T) said on Wednesday it would resume normal operations at all its Japanese plants, except its Iwaki engine facility, by mid-April. Nissan said the production schedules of its Japanese plants will be determined by the availability of parts.

EPA boosts radiation monitoring, says levels are low

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 02:55:00 +0200

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday it is increasing its nationwide monitoring of radiation in milk, precipitation, drinking water, and other outlets in response to the ongoing nuclear crisis in Japan.

More sites detect Japan radiation

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 02:51:00 +0200

More locations around Scotland have recorded very low levels of radioactive iodine believed to be from Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan. The chemical was detected in air samples in Lerwick in ...

Japan to scrap four reactors

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 02:45:00 +0200

FOUR reactors at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant are set to be decommissioned

Tokyo Sees Its Lights Go Dim, And Lifestyles Change

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 02:45:00 +0200

In normal times, Tokyo thrives on electricity. Dazzling digital billboards overlook the shopping districts, and doors glide open automatically. But the earthquake and tsunami have forced the city to reduce its power usage, forcing residents to alter their lifestyles.

Workers Give Glimpse of Japan’s Nuclear Crisis

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 02:40:00 +0200

Interviews, e-mails and blog posts offer a view of problems faced by the thousands of anxious but eager Tokyo Electric Power employees working to re-establish order.

Japan sec. suggests scrapping Fukushima plant

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 02:21:00 +0200

Japanese cabinet secretary suggests scrapping Fukushima plant 15:11 30/03/2011 MOSCOW, March 30 (RIA Novosti) - Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said on Wednesday it was time to start thinking about closing down all six reactors at the troubled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, the Kyodo news agency reported.

Japan spacecraft survive earthquake-tsunami

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 02:21:00 +0200

Japanese spacecraft survive powerful earthquake and tsunami 06:31 30/03/2011 MOSCOW, March 30 (RIA Novosti) - Japan's HTV-3 space freighter and two satellites were not damaged in the 9.0-magnitude earthquake and tsunami, the Spaceflight Now portal reported, citing space industry officials.

Japan mulls covering Fukushima reactors

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 02:21:00 +0200

to prevent fallout 09:51 30/03/2011 TOKYO, March 30 (RIA Novosti) - The Japanese government is considering new measures to stem radiation fallout from the troubled reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, including covering them with cloth, Kyodo news reported on Wednesday.

Qantas cutting costs

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 02:09:00 +0200

SYDNEY: Qantas Airways plans to scale back flights and cut management jobs to help offset soaring fuel prices and an estimated A$140mil hit to its earnings from a string of natural disasters in key markets.

Nuclear plant chief hospitalized

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 02:07:00 +0200

TOKYO - The president of the utility that owns Japan's tsunami-damaged nuclear complex was hospitalized with hypertension as setbacks mounted at the plant, where experts on Wednesday logged the highest radiation yet in nearby seawater.

Japan car industry still on low gear

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:59:00 +0200

TOKYO: Nissan Motor Co said yesterday it would be some time before it would return to full production after Japan’s devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami disrupted supplies to its plants.

Japan may nationalise troubled Tokyo Electric

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:59:00 +0200

TOKYO: The Japanese government could discuss a possible nationalisation of Tokyo Electric Power among other options to deal with the operator of the plant at the centre of the country’s nuclear disaster, a senior cabinet minister said yesterday.

Disasters cost estimated $218 billion last year

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:59:00 +0200

GENEVA: The economic cost of natural and man-made disasters jumped threefold to $218 billion in 2010 from $68 billion the previous year, with earthquakes the main cause of death and destruction, insurer Swiss Reinsurance Co. said on Tuesday. Some 304,000 people died in disasters last year, a sharp rise from 15,000 in 2009.

AirAsia not planning fuel surcharges, airfares to remain at current level

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:59:00 +0200

SINGAPORE: AirAsia has no intention to introduce fuel surcharges at the moment despite the hike in crude oil prices following the political uprising in the Middle East.

Japan unemployment at 2-year low in Feb

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:59:00 +0200

OSAKA: Japan’s unemployment rate unexpectedly fell in February to a two-year low, in a snapshot of the economy before a devastating earthquake and tsunami, data showed Tuesday. The unemployment rate fell to 4.6 percent in February, down from 4.9 percent in January, government data showed.

Two Koreas Agree on Need for Joint Volcano Research

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:58:00 +0200

Scientists from North and South Korea have agreed on the need for joint research into volcanic activity on the Korean peninsula's highest mountain. A 13-member team from North Korea met with South Korean counterparts Tuesday at the South Korean border city of Munsan to discuss potential re...

Japanese automakers keep the cars rolling

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:55:00 +0200

Businesses say March 11 quake had limited effect on production in China BEIJING - Japanese automakers are optimistic about production in China saying that there has been "almost no effect" on the supply of parts following the earthquake in their home country, thanks to a gradual resumption of output in Japan.

Grim conditions add to misery of nuclear heroes

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:55:00 +0200

TOKYO - Biscuits and vegetable juice for breakfast, no lunch and a packet of rice with canned fish or meat for supper. No showers, no beds and virtually never a change of clothes.

City to have disaster shelters in 30 parks

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:55:00 +0200

SHANGHAI - More than two weeks after an earthquake and a tsunami struck Japan, the Shanghai government said it plans to better deal with disasters by building emergency shelters in 30 parks within five years.

'Suicide squads' paid huge sums to stabilise nuclear reactor

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:32:00 +0200

Workers at Japan's stricken nuclear plant are reportedly being offered huge sums to brave high radiation and bring its overheated reactors under control, as plant operator, the Tokyo Electric Power Company, battles to stop a spreading contamination crisis which could see another 130,000 people forced to leave their homes.

Hug of hope for Japan earthquake kids

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:31:00 +0200

PUPILS hug each other as they bravely return to school for the first time since quake & tsunami

Commander discusses Yokota's role in Operation Tomodachi

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:31:00 +0200

Yokota Air Base's role as the sole airlift hub of the western Pacific increased in significance following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in northern Japan.

Chinese oil tanker leaves for Japan

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:25:00 +0200

The oil tanker "Shengchi", loaded with 10,000 tons of gasoline and 10,000 tons of diesel to help earthquake relief in Japan, is ready to leave a deepwater port in China's northeastern city of Dalian for Japan on March 29, 2011. The tanker is expected to arrive in Japan within three to four days.

OshKosh B'Gosh Announces Cranes for Kids Initiative

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:23:00 +0200

ATLANTA March 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- World-renowned children's clothing brand, OshKosh B'Gosh, announced today an initiative to inspire kids to help families in Japan and raise awareness of children affected by the recent tragedy. The program, entitled Cranes for Kids , has a direct, and an....

Japan Shortages Hit U.S. Units

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:23:00 +0200

Parts shortages are spreading to U.S. assembly and repair operations of Japanese auto makers. Toyota warned its U.S. dealers they face a shortage of some replacement parts while Honda and Subaru are slowing North American output.

Japan to Keep Dousing Plant

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:23:00 +0200

Japanese authorities vowed to continue using water for the critical task of cooling reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear-power plant—even as they raced for ways to keep the radioactive runoff from the process from spilling into the ocean.

Hugh Muir's diary

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:17:00 +0200

They used to shout, they liked to swear, the mood was black, their teeth were bared. Ah the spads, we remember them well • New Labour. Remember them? Remember the hard-faced advisers rushing around barking, bullying? The Thick of It's Malcolm Tucker was modelled on them.

France, U.S. to help Japan in nuclear crisis

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:15:00 +0200

29 Mar 2011 21:06 Source: reuters // Reuters * Nuclear crisis compounds disaster from quake, tsunami * French nuclear experts to aid Japan's plant operator * U.S. to send robots to expore volatile reactors * Anger mounts over government response to crisis (Adds details) By Shinichi Saoshiro and....

Japan mulls nuke company bailout

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:13:00 +0200

This news was brought to you by www.7days.ae Japan may nationalise Tokyo Electric Power Co. as mounting costs and public anger threaten the future of the company at the centre of the country’s deepening nuclear crisis. The outlook for Tokyo Electric, known as TEPCO, has been uncertain since the....

Japan quake victims to get 100,000 Crocs

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:56:00 +0200

US shoemaker Crocs donates 100,000 pairs of its colorful rubber clogs to victims of Japan's devastating earthquake disaster.

Japan on ’maximum alert’ over nuclear crisis

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:54:00 +0200

Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan says his government is in a "state of maximum alert" over the crisis at the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant.

MARKET REPORT: Whispers cause Hardy Oil and Gas shares to gush

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:42:00 +0200

Whispers that shareholders of Hardy Oil & Gas could soon strike it lucky left shares of the India-focused oil and gas explorer 9pc higher at 181p. Punters piled in amid rumours of a bid approach from one of the oil majors.

Japan vows to review its nuclear standards

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:39:00 +0200

TOKYO | Japan's government vowed Tuesday to overhaul nuclear safety standards once its radiation-leaking reactor complex is under control, admitting that its safeguards were insufficient to protect the plant against the March 11 tsunami. The struggle to contain radiation at the complex has unfolded with near-constant missteps - including two .

Japan finds plutonium in soil at stricken nuclear plant

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:31:00 +0200

Published Date: March 30, 2011 TOKYO: Plutonium found in soil at the Fukushima nuclear complex heightened alarm yesterday over Japan's battle to contain the world's worst atomic crisis in 25 years, as pressure mounted on the prime minister to widen an evacuation zone around the plant.

Toyota restricts parts orders; Honda cuts output

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:27:00 +0200

Shortages of auto parts from Japan are hitting North American operations at Honda and Toyota.

Dot Earth: The Varied Costs of Catastrophe

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:25:00 +0200

catastrophes tallied in lost lives or wealth, depending the longitude and latitude.

Parts Shortage Hit U.S. Units of Japanese Auto Makers

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:23:00 +0200

StorageCraft Offers Free Disaster Recovery Software in Japan

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:23:00 +0200

DRAPER, Utah - (Business Wire) StorageCraft Technology Corporation is now offering free downloads of ShadowProtect IT Edition v.3 to help businesses in Japan that need to backup or recover their servers and workstations following the recent earthquake and tsunami.

Business › Toyota restricts parts orders; Honda cuts output

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:20:00 +0200

Shortages of auto parts from Japan are hitting Honda and Toyota's North American operations. Toyota Motor Corp on Tuesday said it wants its U.S. car…

Lifestyle › To rebuild or not? Japan's tsunami coast wonders

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:20:00 +0200

When he was younger, the carpenter picked a spot just off the Shikaori River and built his house. Toshio Onodera chiseled the joints for the…

London's insurance market can 'withstand Japan claims'

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 23:48:00 +0200

Lord Levene, chairman of Lloyd's of London, said the cost of this month's Japanese catastrophe won't come close to wiping out its profits this year.

MARKET REPORT: Katherine the Great is raided

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 23:48:00 +0200

The chief executive of Dundee-based Alliance Trust, who was nicknamed 'Katherine the Great' during her early stellar career, needed news that another activist shareholder has raided the group's share register like a hole in the head.

Japanese Survivors To Get New Eyeglasses At Op Blessing Clinic

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 23:42:00 +0200

Patients will have the option to choose from 5 different frames. OBI will initially be offering free prescription glasses to 800 people and free reading glasses to 600 people.

For Linkin Park vocalist, aid for Japan is personal

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 23:40:00 +0200

Mike Shinoda saw images of the devastation in Japan and knew he had to do something.

Japanese Carmakers Struggle With Parts Logistics

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 23:39:00 +0200

Honda will start reducing production at North American factories Wednesday because of a shortage in parts. Toyota is asking U.S. car dealers to stop ordering certain replacement parts made in Japan — it's worried about running out of them. Carmakers still have supply chain problems because of this month's earthquake and tsunami.

Is region tsunami-ready? - Japan quake raises preparedness question

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:28:00 +0200

The tsunami that devastated Japan recently has led many Jamaicans to question whether Jamaica and, by extension, the Caribbean would be prepared if one should occur in our region....

Japan urges calm over food export fears

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:24:00 +0200

Jackie Chan death rumours denied

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:21:00 +0200

Jackie Chan has reassured fans he is alive and well after rumours of his death began to circulate on the internet.

Japan urges calm over food export fears; Sarkozy due

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:19:00 +0200

30 Mar 2011 15:40 Source: reuters // Reuters * Japan calls for calm over fears radiation has tainted exports * France's Sarkozy to be first leader to visit since disaster * Decades may be needed to scrap damaged nuclear plant * Thousands struggle to rebuild their lives By Shinichi Saoshiro and Risa....

Areva CEO, French nuclear experts, land in Japan

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:19:00 +0200

30 Mar 2011 14:19 Source: reuters // Reuters * Areva CEO to see with Tepco how to help deal with crisis * Company also sent experts in radioactive water treatment * Nuclear safety body to send own expert during Sarkozy trip (Adds ASN nuclear safety body planning visit) By Sybille de la Hamaide and....

G20 energy heads to discuss nuclear safety -France

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:19:00 +0200

30 Mar 2011 16:31 Source: reuters // Reuters PARIS, March 30 (Reuters) - Energy ministers from the Group of 20 countries will discuss safety tests on nuclear plants following the Japanese crisis before the end of June, French Energy Minister Eric Besson said on Wednesday.

Britons not traced since Japan tragedy

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:18:00 +0200

The Government is "very concerned" about the safety of a small number of Britons who have still not been traced following the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Jackman vows to press ahead with Wolverine movie

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:17:00 +0200

HUGH JACKMAN has assured fans he is not giving up on his second WOLVERINE movie after the project was thrown into jeopardy by the departure of director DARREN ARONOFSKY and the recent disasters in Japan.

Four reactors at Fukushima nuclear complex will have to be scrapped, utility chairman says

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:13:00 +0200

Tsunehisa Katsumata, chairman of the Tokyo Electric Power Co., expresses deep remorse for the problems at the Fukushima plant. Meanwhile, authorities are considering ways to limit radiation damage, including placing a tarp over the reactors and pumping radioactive water into a barge.

MAXX12 Supports Japan, Plays San Francisco’s Week of Omoiyari (Compassion) on April 14th

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:00:00 +0200

SAN JOSE, Calif. - (Business Wire) MAXX12 will contribute a heartfelt acoustic set to help with the recent crisis in Japan at San Francisco's Week of (Compassion) on April 14th The full event is a week-long observation, featuring musical entertainment, prayer and other happenings around the city.

iPad to boost 2011 IT spend to $3.6 trillion

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:55:00 +0200

Explosive demand for Apple's iPad will cause global spending on IT to rise 5.6pc to $3.6 trillion (£2.24 trillion) in 2011, according to new figures from influential research firm Gartner.

Life slowly returns to Japan's disaster zone

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:54:00 +0200

(Eric Talmage) Bundled up against the wind, Junpei Endo gets off his bicycle, sets it on its kickstand and ponders the dusty mementos he has collected in its wire basket. There is a stained and torn photo album. A few magazines. An old Pentax SLR camera. The kind that still uses film. Endo dusts off the lens.

Life slowly returns to Japan's disaster zone

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:53:00 +0200

NATORI, Japan (AP) Bundled up against the wind, Junpei Endo gets off his bicycle, sets it on its kickstand and ponders the dusty mementos he has collected in its wire basket. There is a stained and torn photo album. A few magazines. An old Pentax SLR camera. The kind that still uses film.

Satellite images could aid long-term disaster recovery

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:52:00 +0200

High-resolution satellite images could be used for long-term disaster recovery plans, say researchers.

Cycling: Tour of Japan cancelled after disaster

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:51:00 +0200

OSAKA, Japan: The 2011 Tour of Japan has been cancelled following a massive earthquake and tsunami that ravaged the country's northeast, organisers said on Wednesday.

Toyota limits parts orders; Honda cuts output

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:50:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Shortages of auto parts from Japan are hitting Honda and Toyota's North American operations.

Supply of shipbuilding materials from Japan still normal: CSBC

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:50:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - CSBC Corp., Taiwan's leading shipbuilder, yesterday said supplies from Japan have remained normal even after the earthquake.

Disaster won't affect Japan attendance at COMPUTEX

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:50:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japan's attendance at this year's COMPUTE-- TAIPEI will not be affected even after the devastating earthquake in the country at the beginning of March, said officials with the two co-organizers, the Taiwan External Development Trade Council (TAITRA) and Taipei Computer Association (TCA), yesterday.

Japan industrial production up before quake

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:50:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japan's industrial production rose for a fourth straight month in February, data showed Wednesday, in another sign the economy was picking up before a devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Magnitude-4.7 earthquake shakes eastern Hualien

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:50:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - A magnitude-4.7 earthquake struck eastern Taiwan's Hualien County yesterday but did not cause any damage or casualties, according to the Central Weather Bureau.

Renault Samsung to cut output on quake

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:45:00 +0200

Renault Samsung Motors said yesterday it will cut production by 20 percent from next month due to the disruption of component supplies from Japan as a result of the recent earthquake. The announcement by the local unit of the French automaker Renault, which has an alliance with Japan’s Nissan Motor,....

Valeant's bid for Cephalon helps fuel TSX advance at midday

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:37:00 +0200

North American stocks were trending higher at midday Wednesday despite continuing worries about radiation leaks in Japan and unrest in Libya

Setbacks mount at Japan nuclear plant

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:28:00 +0200

Setbacks have mounted in the crisis over Japan's tsunami-damaged nuclear facility, with nearby seawater testing at its highest radiation levels yet.

High Mineral Prices Help Bolivian Economy

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:19:00 +0200

30 de marzo de 2011, 12:13 La Paz, Mar 30 (Prensa Latina) High mineral prices on the international market are helping the Bolivian economy.

Japan urges calm over food export fears

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:18:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan called on the world not to impose "unjustifiable" import curbs on its goods as French President Nicolas Sarkozy was due to arrive on Thursday, the first leader to visit since an earthquake and tsunami damaged a nuclear plant, sparking the worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl in 1986.

The Observatory announces the latest radiation monitoring information

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:12:00 +0200

Hong Kong (HKSAR) - Since the earthquake and tsunami event in Japan on March 11, the Hong Kong Observatory has strengthened the monitoring of concentration of radioactive substances in the air. The frequency of sample collection from the air samplers at ...

Lloyd's warns insurance premiums may rise after series of disasters

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:06:00 +0200

London insurance market's chief executive expects 2011 to be 'challenging' as he reports 43% plunge in profits for 2010 Lloyd's of London, the world's largest insurance market, refused to rule out rises in premiums as it reported a sharp fall in profits last year following a series of natural disasters that have rolled over into 2011.

Setbacks mount in Japan at leaking nuclear plant

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:52:00 +0200

Setbacks mounted Wednesday in the crisis over Japan's tsunami-damaged nuclear facility, with nearby seawater testing at its highest radiation levels yet and the president of the plant operator checking into a hospital with high blood pressure. Nearly three weeks after a March 11 earthquake and....

Japan’s SoftBank To Offer Free Phones, Waive All Communication Fees For Quake Orphans

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:50:00 +0200

Japan's telecommunications juggernaut SoftBank , the third largest mobile carrier of the country, had to register quite a lot of damage after the big earthquake that hit Japan on March 11. 3,800 of SoftBank's base stations were knocked out, meaning no customer in the affected areas could make or....

Government response to Japan earthquake

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:30:00 +0200

Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne has updated Parliament on the Government response to the earthquake in Japan.

UPDATE2: Latest casualty figures for March 11 quake, tsunami

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:23:00 +0200

TOKYO - The following are the latest casualty figures related to the earthquake and tsunami that hit northea...

Setbacks mount in Japan at leaking nuclear plant

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:21:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) Setbacks mounted Wednesday in the crisis over Japan's tsunami-damaged nuclear facility, with nearby seawater testing at its highest radiation levels yet and the president of the plant operator checking into a hospital with high blood pressure.

Lloyd's says ready for Japan claims

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:03:00 +0200

The Lloyd's of London insurance market has said it will be able to deal easily with claims from Japan's earthquake. It is confident that its…

French President to Visit Crisis-Stricken Japan

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:02:00 +0200

Nicolas Sarkozy's visit comes in midst of Europe's growing debate over safety of nuclear energy and viability of nuclear power

Lloyd's profit drops after natural disasters

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:01:00 +0200

Profits before tax at specialist insurance market Lloyd's of London plummeted 43% to £2.2 billion ($3.5 billion) after a series of natural disasters drove up claims, according to its full year results for 2010 released Wednesday.

Nuclear samurai recalls meltdown struggle

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:01:00 +0200

A Japanese nuclear official who spent five days inside the Fukushima nuclear plant has described the tough working and living conditions inside the crippled nuclear facility.

Bengkulu to check Japanese imports for radiation

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:57:00 +0200

The Bengkulu Food and Drugs Monitoring Agency had said it will conduct scan imported Japanese foods, especially those sold in mini-markets and supermarkets around Bengkulu, South Sumatra, for radioactive contamination.

Readout of the President's call with Japanese Prime Minister Kan

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:55:00 +0200

Release Time: For Immediate Release President Obama spoke with Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan this evening from Air Force One. This was their third telephone conversation since the earthquake and tsunami struck Japan on March 11. The President reiterated that the United States is determined to....

Stocks open higher as traders overlook global news

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:48:00 +0200

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks opened higher Wednesday as traders focused on a big pharmaceutical deal instead of the Japanese nuclear crisis and the battle for control of Libya. Cephalon Inc. surged 28 percent after Valeant Pharmaceuticals International offered to take over the biopharmaceutical company for $5.

Setbacks mount in Japan at leaking nuclear plant

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:42:00 +0200

Setbacks mounted on Wednesday in the crisis over Japan's tsunami-damaged nuclear facility, with nearby seawater testing at its highest radiation levels yet and the president of the plant operator checking into a hospital with hypertension.

A legacy of love

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:41:00 +0200

The Great Kanto Highway is how the world looks without the NRA or county councils to mess things up.

Japan crisis: Concerned dad's pointers for MFA

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:26:00 +0200

I am writing to share valuable lessons to be learnt when our citizens seek help from our embassies abroad during catastrophes in a foreign country. My son and his wife were on holiday in Japan during the 9.0 earthquake/tsunami on March 11....

Local Japanese agencies meeting needs where country's resources still overwhelmed

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:18:00 +0200

Nearly three weeks after the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami that devastated the northeastern coast of Japan, Church World Service reports that the country’s domestic resources alone aren’t sufficient to deal with the disaster, and there are still thousands who haven’t yet received assistance.

Network of EPA labs monitors radiation threats

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:17:00 +0200

U.S. set up more than 100 high-tech monitoring stations nationwide following 9/11 attacks

Setbacks mount in Japan over nuke facility

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:55:00 +0200

Setbacks are mounting in the crisis over Japan's tsunami-damaged nuclear facility, with nearby seawater testing at its highest radiation levels yet.

Junta's Disaster Response Contrasts with Thailand

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:53:00 +0200

One day after the magnitude 7.0 earthquake shook Burma's eastern Shan State, its neighbor Thailand underwent serious flooding in the south. Heavy rain and three-meter-high waves buffeted popular tourist islands in the Thai Gulf causing nine deaths to date.

Stocks open higher as traders await economic data

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:53:00 +0200

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening slightly higher as traders turn their focus to U.S. economic news rather than the Japanese nuclear crisis and battle for control of Libya. The ADP National Employment Report said Wednesday that fewer private sector jobs were added in March than February, but the....

Poll finds sharp decline in business confidence in Japan after disaster

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:50:00 +0200

TOKYO - A recent Kyodo News poll of 101 major Japanese companies has found a sharp deterioration in business...

FOCUS: Scale of tsunami proves necessity of quick action

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:50:00 +0200

TOKYO - The home of Ichiko Sato in Minamisanriku, on the Pacific coast of Miyagi Prefecture in northeastern ...

Wall Street moves higher amid new data

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:41:00 +0200

Wall Street moved higher at Wednesday’s open, as traders turn their focus to U.S. economic news from the Japanese nuclear crisis and battle for control of Libya.

Softbank to offer free phones to earthquake orphans, free replacement for lost iPhones

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:25:00 +0200

Following the catastrophic earthquakes and tsunami in Japan, surviving victims from the affected region are going to face a tough time over the coming months, if not years. Many of those who are more fortunate have been actively contributing in one way or another, regardless of distance, to help put Japan on its road to recovery.

Japan to scrap stricken reactors

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:06:00 +0200

News Source BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12903725 Japan is to decommission four of the quake-hit reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, after failing to bring them under control. Photos Relevant: Japan nuclear: Workers evacuated as radiation soars Japan reactor core may....

Disasters cause profits at insurance market Lloyds of London to fall 43 per cent in 2010

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:01:00 +0200

LONDON - Lloyd's of London says its profits dropped by 43 per cent last year as the insurance market took big losses from earthquakes in Chile and New Zealand and from BP's oil rig spill ...

Futures Higher After ADP Jobs News

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:59:00 +0200

U.S. stock futures pointed to a higher open after a measure of private-sector hiring met expectations, raising optimism about Friday's much anticipated monthly report on payrolls.

High radiation levels found in seawater near Fukushima plant

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:53:00 +0200

Radioactive iodine at more than 3,000 times the normal level has been found in ocean water near the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, where workers are struggling to keep reactors cool and prevent radioactive water from entering the Pacific.

The Japanese virtue of 'gaman'

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:48:00 +0200

A Christian Science perspective: The fortitude of the Japanese people is one of those universal, old-fashioned values that is serving them well.

Japan orders check of all nuclear reactors

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:39:00 +0200

JAPAN orders check of all nuclear reactors to ensure there will be no repeat of the crisis currently unfolding at stricken Fukushima plant.

24 hours in pictures

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:35:00 +0200

Sendai, Japan: A school girl sheds tears during her graduation ceremony at Rokugou junior high school in a city badly damaged by this month's earthquake and tsunami Photograph: Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP/Getty Images ....

CORRECTED: UPDATE1: Latest casualty figures for March 11 quake, tsunami

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:19:00 +0200

TOKYO - The following are the latest casualty figures related to the earthquake and tsunami that hit northea...

Karate for Japan

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:11:00 +0200

THE Drogheda School of Karate Wado-Kai are holding special classes to raise money for the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami appeal.

Sendai struggles to regain footing

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:09:00 +0200

SENDAI — Nearly three weeks since the 9.0-magnitude temblor sent shock waves through the city and the massive tsunami devastated a long stretch of the coast, Sendai, the largest city in the Tohoku region, is slowly trying to get back on its feet. But frequent aftershocks and the tired expressions on....

Tokyo Electric Power Co. president hospitalized amid nuke woes

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:58:00 +0200

Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) President Masataka Shimizu was hospitalized for hypertension and dizziness Tuesday while the company continued to battle the Fukushima nuclear plant crisis, Kyodo News Agency reported Wednesday. The hospitalization came after reports said Monday Shimizu fell sick on....

S. Korea condemns Japan's renewed claim to disputed islets

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:58:00 +0200

In a move that has been repeated all too often, South Korea on Wednesday railed against Japan's latest territorial claim to a set of disputed islets lying half way between the two Asian neighbors. The islets have been a source of recurring diplomatic feud between South Korea and Japan, whose....

6.4-magnitude earthquake hits off east coast of Japan's Honshu

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:58:00 +0200

An earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale jolted the waters off the east coast of Honshu, Japan at 13:29 p.m. Beijing Time Wednesday, according to the China Earthquake Network Center. The epicenter, with a depth of 30 km, was monitored at 36.2 degrees north latitude and 142.4 degrees east longitude, the center said in a statement.

Radioactive iodine in Russia's Far East harmless: report

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:58:00 +0200

Radioactive iodine-131 has been detected in the air here, but the concentration poses no threat to public health, media reported Wednesday. According to PrimaMedia, tests of possible transfer of pollutants from quake-hit Japan to the Primorsky Territory have been conducted daily by specialists.

Lloyds insurance market 2010 profits down after disasters

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:57:00 +0200

London - Pre-tax profits at Lloyd's of London insurance market dropped by 43 per cent to 2.2 billion pounds (3.4 billion dollars) last year as a result of rising claims from natural disasters, the firm said in London Wednesday. The specialist insurance market, which is made up of 85 underwriting....

MC Endeavors’ Subsidiary Lamisteel LLC Announces a New Earthquake Resistant Building Design for Reconstruction of Communities Located in Disaster Areas around the Globe

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:57:00 +0200

MC Endeavors' Subsidiary Lamisteel LLC Announces a New Earthquake Resistant Building Design for Reconstruction of Communities Located in Disaster Areas around the Globe SUNDANCE, Wyo. - (Business Wire) (PinkSheets: MSMY) MC Endeavors, Inc. subsidiary Lamisteel LLC announced that has designed a new....

Premarket: Futures herald gains at open

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:53:00 +0200

Global stocks and U.S. stock futures rose as investors got a whiff of economic stability. Wall Street was poised for a stronger opening Dow futures were up 51 points, or 0.4 per cent, at 12,276 while the broader Standard & Poor's 500 futures were up 6.3 points, or 0.5 per cent, at 1,323.

Seawater tests high for radioactive iodine

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:51:00 +0200

TOKYO, March 30 (UPI) -- Radioactive iodine-131 3,355 times the legal limit was detected in a seawater sample near the damaged nuclear plant in Japan, the country's nuclear agency said.

Seawater tests high for radioactive iodine

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:49:00 +0200

TOKYO, March 30 (UPI) -- Radioactive iodine-131 3,355 times the legal limit was detected in a seawater sample near the damaged nuclear plant in Japan, the country's nuclear agency said. The highest concentration found so far in seawater from the earthquake-crippled...

Record radiation levels found in seawater outside Japan nuclear plant

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:48:00 +0200

Seawater outside the hobbled nuclear power plant in northeastern Japan was found to contain 3,335 times the usual amount of radioactive iodine — the highest rate yet and a sign that more contaminated water was making its way into the ocean, officials said Wednesday.

Futures Higher After Rally in Tokyo

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:29:00 +0200

U.S. stock futures rose, as gains in overseas markets pushed futures higher ahead of U.S. Automatic Data Processing employment data due later in the day.

Japan orders immediate safety upgrade at nuclear plants

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:20:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan ordered an immediate safety upgrade at its 55 nuclear power plants on Wednesday in its first acknowledgement that standards were inadequate when an earthquake and tsunami wrecked one of the facilities nearly three weeks ago.

Areva CEO arrives in Japan to help with nuclear crisis

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:18:00 +0200

30 Mar 2011 11:12 Source: reuters // Reuters PARIS, March 30 (Reuters) - Areva Chief Executive Anne Lauvergeon arrived in Japan on Wednesday, broadening out a French delegation that has flown out to help Tokyo Electric Power bring its crippled Fukushima nuclear plant under control.

WITNESS - Japan tsunami survivors at loss to restore life

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:18:00 +0200

Reuters journalist Yoko Nishikawa tells of her experience on returning to her homeland to cover the aftermath of the Japan quake

Japanese cabinet secretary suggests scrapping Fukushima plant

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:16:00 +0200

MOSCOW, March 30 (RIA Novosti) - Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said on Wednesday it was time to start thinking about closing down all six reactors at the troubled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, the Kyodo news agency reported. Tsunehisa Katsumata, the director of the Tokyo Electric Power Co.

Warning of disaster ignored:quake expert

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:08:00 +0200

LEADING earthquake researcher says he tried to alert operator of the Fukushima plant to risks of natural disaster, but warnings not heeded.

Qantas cuts to deal with fuel costs, disasters

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:05:00 +0200

Qantas Airways will add fewer new flights, retire aircraft early and shed managers in response to natural disasters and rising fuel costs.

Japan mulls reactor covers in nuclear crisis

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:05:00 +0200

Japan is set to decommission with special covers of four quake-hit reactors at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant, after failing to bring them under control. Radioactive steam has also wafted into the air, contaminating regional farm and dairy produce, and last week led to elevated iodine levels....

Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant lost

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:01:00 +0200

The radioactive core in the Unit 2 reactor at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant appears to have melted through the bottom of its containment vessel and is now resting on a concrete floor; officials are now struggling with two crucial but contradictory efforts: pumping in water to keep the fuel....

Japan to scrap stricken reactors

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:58:00 +0200

Japan is to decommission four stricken reactors at the quake-hit Fukushima nuclear plant, the operator says. Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) made the announcement three weeks after failing to bring ...

Operations Resume at Many Japanese Metals and Minerals Plants, an Industrial Info News Alert

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:57:00 +0200

KOFU-SHI, JAPAN -- 03/30/11 -- Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Japan's March 11 earthquake, the subsequent tsunami and regional power shortages have hampered many projects in the affected areas. Metals & Minerals Industry Most of the affected plants belonging to....

Miffy is crying for Japan, too

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:37:00 +0200

Miffy, the cuddly little rabbit from the nursery picture books, is crying for the children of Japan. Its Dutch creator Dick Bruna made the drawing to...

Japanese Carmakers Struggle With Parts Logistics

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:35:00 +0200

Japan's industrial output edges up in February

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:33:00 +0200

Japan's industrial production edged up a seasonally adjusted 0.4 per cent in February from the previous month, which marks its fourth-consecutive monthly increase, government authorities said Wednesday.

Jackie Chan in internet death hoax

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:28:00 +0200

Chinese actor Jackie Chan is the latest celebrity to fall victim to internet death hoax.

Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko talk with an evacuee from the March 11th earthquake and tsunami at a shelter in Tokyo today. Photograph: Issei Kato/Reuters

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:23:00 +0200

Japan has pledged to upgrade its nuclear safety standards after the government conceded there was no end in sight to the problems caused t the Fukushima plant by this month’s earthquake and tsunami. Plutonium finds in soil at the plant this week have raised public alarm over the situation and the....

Japan orders check of all nuclear reactors

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:13:00 +0200

Japan on Wednesday ordered a check of all nuclear reactors to ensure there will be no repeat of the crisis currently unfolding at the Fukushima plant in the wake of the devastating March 11 quake.

Warning of disaster ignored: quake expert

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:10:00 +0200

A leading Japanese earthquake researcher said he tried to alert the operator of the crisis-hit Fukushima nuclear plant to the risk of natural disaster.

DIHAD conference and exhibition commences in its second day with participation from key international humanitarians

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:04:00 +0200

DIHAD conference and exhibition commenced in its second day with participation from key international humanitarians, whom highlighted different topics such as; How new technologies impact on the manner in which all concerned collectively deal with the crucial issue of "Food Security", New....

Lenovo launches 'LePad' tablet in China

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:03:00 +0200

SHANGHAI, China - Chinese computer giant Lenovo has warned that supplies of its just-released tablet computer could be restricted after the earthquake and tsunami in Japan disrupted production of memory chips.

Euro-Zone Confidence Falls

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:59:00 +0200

Economic sentiment in the euro zone deteriorated in March as unrest across the Arab world drove up oil prices and Japan was hit by a devastating earthquake, tsunami and fears of a nuclear disaster.

Renault Samsung to cut production due to Japanese parts shortage

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:57:00 +0200

Seoul - Renault Samsung Motors Co said Wednesday it was to cut production by 20 per cent due a shortage of parts from earthquake- and tsunami-hit Japan. The South Korean unit of French automaker Renault SA said the cut in production would apply in April.

Tokyo Electric says $24 billion loans not enough

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:51:00 +0200

Tokyo Electric Power <9501.T> has secured $24 billion in bank loans but said it would not be enough to keep the company running, adding to fears the utility may collapse under the strain of paying for Japan's worst nuclear disaster.

Japan to scrap four reactors

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:29:00 +0200

FOUR reactors at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant are set to be decommissioned

Noritz Group Offering $150,000 in Aid to Earthquake and Tsunami Survivors in Japan

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:27:00 +0200

FOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Noritz Group has announced that it will donate a total of $150,000 to help relief and recovery efforts in Japanese communities affected by the earthquake and tsunami that struck the northern region of the country on March 11 As part of its....

Japan quake stirs unease about global supply chain

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:20:00 +0200

BEIJING A shortage of auto parts and other components after Japan's earthquake has stirred unease about two pillars of manufacturing: the country's role as a crucial link in the global supply chain and "just in time" production.

Seawater radiation rise compounds Japan's nuclear crisis

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:11:00 +0200

Radiation levels in seawater near Japan’s stricken Fukushima nuclear plant are up to 3,355 times the legal limit. The shock statistic adds to evidence of leaks from the reactors in the world’s worst atomic disaster since Chernobyl. Pollution of the ocean is a concern, with fish key to the national diet.

Iran to send 2nd aid shipment to Japan

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:05:00 +0200

Head of Iran's Rescue and Relief Organization Mahmoud Mozaffar says the Islamic Republic will send its second shipment of humanitarian aid to earthquake-hit Japan

LVL 7,050 donated to Latvian Red Cross to assist with relief efforts in Japan

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:04:00 +0200

During the past two weeks, March 14-28, LVL 7,050 has been donated to the Latvian Red Cross to help with relief efforts in earthquake and tsunami hit Japan, LETA was informed by Latvian Red Cross spokeswoman Eva Ikauniece.

Japan nuclear 'suicide squads' paid huge amounts as claims battle is lost

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:01:00 +0200

Their efforts, however, may be in vain according to a former head of safety research who said Japan had "lost the race" tackle the problem.

South-east Asia's auto industry sees gain from Japan's pain - Feature

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:56:00 +0200

Bangkok/Jakarta - South-east Asia's integrated automotive assembly line has suffered a slight hiccup from Japan's earthquake disaster, but the disruption may benefit the region's auto industry in the long term, industry sources said.The March 11 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear plant catastrophes....

Japan considers draping reactors

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:55:00 +0200

Japan is considering draping crippled reactor buildings at the Fukushima plant with a fabric to reduce radiation, and using a tanker to siphon off contaminated water.

Radiation Spike Detected in Ocean Near Japanese Nuclear Plant

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:37:00 +0200

Officials say that the water sample, with the highest levels yet recorded, was collected about 300 meters from the Fukushima plant

Japan quake expert says atomic warnings not heeded

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:37:00 +0200

A leading Japanese earthquake researcher said Wednesday he tried to alert the operator of the crisis-hit Fukushima nuclear plant to the risk of natural disaster, but his warnings were not heeded.

South Korea protests Japan's claim to islets

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:34:00 +0200

SEOUL, South Korea South Korea is protesting Japan's renewed claims to a cluster of tiny islets at the center of a long-running territorial dispute.

President of Japan utility that owns leaking nuclear plant hospitalized in Tokyo

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:26:00 +0200

TOKYO - The president of the utility that owns Japan's tsunami-damaged nuclear complex was hospitalized with hypertension as setbacks mounted at the plant, where experts Wednesday logged the ...

France and US help Japan fight nuclear crisis

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:26:00 +0200

France and the US are sending help to Japan as part of the battle to contain radiation from a damaged nuclear complex. Paris is sending two experts from the state-run nuclear sector and the US is ...

Qantas slashes jobs, flights amid rising fuel costs

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:21:00 +0200

Qantas (ASX: QAN), Australia's national carrier, says it is decreasing staffs and flights in response to high oil and jet fuel prices and the impact of significant natural disasters in Japan, New Zealand and Australia.

Lloyds of London profits fall 43pc on earthquake and flood losses

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:20:00 +0200

Lloyds of London suffered a 43pc fall in profit last year, as a string of natural disasters around the world led to "significant" claims.

Lanterns in Solidarity with Japan

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:19:00 +0200

On Tuesday night, one thousand lanterns were released into the sky in Warsaw as a sign of hope and solidarity with the Japanese people, who have suffered from the earthquake and tsunami. Money was also collected to help victims. Lanterns of Happiness Ceremony a part of the charity event for Japan,....

LCQ6: Impact of the recent political instability and natural disasters in other countries

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:18:00 +0200

Hong Kong (HKSAR) - Following is a reply by the Acting Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Gregory So, to a question by the Hon Lan Tai-fai in the Legislative Council today (March 30): Question: Regarding the impact on ...

TEPCO: to sound out residents' views on No. 5, 6 reactors

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:17:00 +0200

30 Mar 2011 06:44 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, March 30 (Reuters) - Tokyo Electric Power , the operator of Japan's crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex, said it will sound out the opinions of the government and local residents on whether to continue operating the plant's No. 5 and No.

Japan to upgrade nuclear safety standards after plant disaster

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:17:00 +0200

Japan said it would upgrade its safety standards for nuclear power plants on Wednesday, its first acknowledgement that norms were insufficient when a tsunami wrecked one of its facilities, triggering the world’s worst atomic disaster since Chernobyl in 1986.

Cash scramble?

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:15:00 +0200

Some UK charities are facing criticisms that they were too quick to start fundraising for Japan and did not have a clear idea about whether the money was actually needed. With around 28,000 people dead or missing three weeks after the earthquake, the relief effort in Japan continues to support the survivors and those left homeless.

Japan quake stirs unease about global supply chain

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:09:00 +0200

BEIJING (AP) — A shortage of auto parts and other components after Japan's earthquake has stirred unease about two pillars of manufacturing: the country's role as a crucial link in the global supply chain and "just in time" production. Manufacturers slashed costs by adopting Japanese-style small....

Obama, Japanese PM discuss devastating effects of tsunami

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:07:00 +0200

WASHINGTON, March 30 (KUNA) -- US President Barack Obama late on Tuesday talked with Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan and discussed joint efforts to deal with the devastating effects of the Tsunami on Japan. A White House statement said that Obama spoke with Naoto Kan from Air Force One on his....

Crisis worsens, Japan mulls reactor covers

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:57:00 +0200

Japan is considering plans to drape shattered nuclear reactor buildings with special covers to limit radiation.

Hungarian Suzuki Fears For Japanese Suppliers

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:48:00 +0200

"Car assembler Magyar Suzuki had enough parts in storage to maintain production for two months when the March 11 earthquake and tsunami struck Japan, but is threatened by the closure of suppliers in Japan, Napi Gazdaság reports.

Japan: Nuclear plant sees biggest radiation spike

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:46:00 +0200

Seawater outside the crippled nuclear power plant in north-eastern Japan was found to contain 3,335 times the usual amount of radioactive iodine – the highest rate yet and a sign that more contaminated water was making its way into the ocean, officials said today.

UPDATE1: Tokyo Electric chief Shimizu hospitalized amid nuclear crisis

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:46:00 +0200

TOKYO - Tokyo Electric Power Co. President Masataka Shimizu was hospitalized Tuesday for hypertension and di...

FEATURE: UPDATE1: Boston doctor, ex-English teacher, rushes to aid quake-hit Kesennuma

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:46:00 +0200

By Scott Dixon, BOSTON - Within days of the March 11 earthquake that struck the Tohoku region of northeastern Japan, N. Stuar...

Higher levels of radiation at Fukishima

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:36:00 +0200

There is reportedly a higher level of radioactive iodine in seawater near the Fukishima nuclear plant in Japan than previously estimated.

Japan upgrades nuclear safety standards after plant disaster

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:31:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan upgraded its safety standards for nuclear power plants on Wednesday, the first official acknowledgement that norms were insufficient when an earthquake wrecked one of its facilities, triggering the world's worst atomic disaster since Chernobyl in 1986.

Japan: The 2011 off the Pacific coast of Tohoku earthquake - Situation Report 10

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:30:00 +0200

I. Overview II. Relief Supply Needs and Coordination III. Situation by Affected Prefectures IV. Relief Operation by Japanese Humanitarian NGOs V. Active Japanese Humanitarian Organizations VI.

74,000 children remain displaced in Japan

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:30:00 +0200

Save the Children estimates that about 74,000 Japanese children still remain displaced and are at risk following the earthquake and tsunami that hit northeast of Japan on March 11. Save the Children has opened up 12 Child Friendly Spaces as part of the relief efforts.

Japan: Meeting between Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Ikuo Yamahana and Mexican Ambassador Ruiz-Cabañas(Relief supplies for the victims of the Tohoku - Pacific Ocean Earthquake)

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:30:00 +0200

On March 29, from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m., Mr. Ikuo Yamahana, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, had a meeting with H.E. Mr. Miguel Ruiz-CabaÃ±as Izquierdo, Ambassador of Mexico to Japan.

TEPCO President Hospitalized In Tokyo

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:29:00 +0200

Radiation leaking into seawater from Japan's tsunami-damaged reactor complex reached its highest level yet Wednesday and the president of the plant's utility company was hospitalized, as setbacks accumulated in Japan's nuclear crisis.

Nuclear plant boss hospitalised

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:25:00 +0200

The president of Tokyo Electric Power, which operates Japan's stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, has been admitted to hospital.

Radioactivity near Japan's Fukushima Plant Higher than Reported

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:19:00 +0200

The water near the reactor 1 of Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant has been found to have a much higher level of radioactive iodine than previously reported. Japan's nuclear safety watchdog said on Tuesday that the water contained radioactive iodine at 3,355 times the legal limit, CNN reported.

Japan upgrades nuclear safety standards after plant

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:16:00 +0200

Japan upgraded its safety standards for nuclear power plants on Wednesday, the first official acknowledgment that norms were insufficient when an earthquake wrecked one of its facilities, triggering the world's worst atomic disaster since Chernobyl in 1986.

Obama calls Japanese Prime Minister on after-quake support

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:14:00 +0200

U.S. President Barack Obama Tuesday spoke with Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan to extend the nations' support for Japan's reconstruction efforts after the devastating earthquake. Obama spoke with Kan this evening from Air Force One, their third telephone conversation since the deadly quake and....

Govt may lift wheat export ban in April, May

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:10:00 +0200

The world's second-biggest wheat producer and consumer banned exports in 2007 to bolster domestic supplies as bad weather hit crops.

Japan plant sees biggest radiation spike

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:59:00 +0200

3/30/2011 - 7:28:49 AM Seawater outside the crippled nuclear power plant in north-eastern Japan was found to contain 3,335 times the usual amount of radioactive iodine – the highest rate yet and a sign that more contaminated water was making its way into the ocean, officials said today.

Tokyo Sees Its Lights Go Dim, And Lifestyles Change

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:59:00 +0200

Radiation levels soar in Japan sea water

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:58:00 +0200

Search for quake and tsunami survivors goes on, as readings show radioactive iodine levels hit 3,355 times legal limit.

Japan shows record radiation in seawater

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:52:00 +0200

Asian stocks rally as investors snap up risky assets

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:50:00 +0200

Asian stocks rallied on Wednesday as investors snapped up riskier assets on attractive valuations, while Japanese exporters were helped by the yen's weakness on expectations of interest rate rises in Europe and the United States.

WITNESS - Japan tsunami survivors at loss to restore life

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:46:00 +0200

Many people asked me that when I came back to Tokyo from a week reporting in Japan's tsunami-stricken coastal towns. I tried to find the proper words to explain, but couldn't. Instead, faces of people I met on the street and at evacuation centres in the devastated northeast came to mind.

Spike in seawater radiation compounds Japan's nuclear crisis

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:46:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan said there was no end in sight to the crisis at its earthquake-wrecked nuclear power plant on Wednesday as a spike in radioactive iodine levels in seawater added to evidence of reactor leakages around the complex and beyond.

Radiation levels soar near nuclear plant

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:32:00 +0200

RADIATION levels in the sea off Japan's stricken nuclear plant hit their highest reading yet, officials said.

TEPCO president hospitalized in Tokyo

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:27:00 +0200

TOKYO: Radiation leaking into seawater from Japan’s tsunami-damaged reactor complex reached its highest level yet Wednesday and the president of the plant’s utility company was hospitalized, as setbacks accumulated in Japan’s nuclear crisis.

Japan's industrial output up for fourth month in February - Summary

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:26:00 +0200

slug Tokyo - Japan's industrial production edged up a seasonally adjusted 0.4 per cent in February from the previous month, marking its fourth-consecutive monthly increase, the government said Wednesday. The figure was above the 0.1-per-cent fall forecast by economists in an earlier survey by the Kyodo News agency.

TEPCO president hospitalized in Tokyo

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:18:00 +0200

TOKYO The president of the beleaguered Tokyo utility company that owns the tsunami-damaged nuclear power plant leaking radiation in the northeast has been hospitalized with high blood pressure, the company said on March 30.

Kyodo Industry Brief (March 30) -1-

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:16:00 +0200

TOKYO - ---------- Japan's Feb. industrial output rises for 4th month TOKYO - Japan's industrial production ...

Japan mulls covering Fukushima reactors to prevent fallout

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:13:00 +0200

The Japanese government is considering new measures to stem radiation fallout from the troubled reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, including covering them with cloth, Kyodo news reported on Wednesday.

Japan mulls shattering nuclear reactor buildings with special covers

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:10:00 +0200

"We are in an unprecedented situation, so we need to think about different strategies, beyond what we normally think about," an official said.

France and US help Japan fight nuclear crisis

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:08:00 +0200

France and the US are sending help to Japan as part of the battle to contain radiation from a damaged nuclear complex. Paris is sending two experts from the state-run nuclear sector and the US is sending robots to help examine reactor cores and spent fuel pools.

Japan nuclear radioactivity rises

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:08:00 +0200

Seawater near Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear plant has a higher level of radioactive iodine than previously reported, officials say.

Japanese power company chief hospitalized

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:04:00 +0200

The president of the embattled utility that owns the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has been hospitalized due to "fatigue and stress," the company said Wednesday.

Radiation levels soar in sea near nuclear plant

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:02:00 +0200

Radiation levels in the sea off Japan's stricken nuclear plant hit their highest reading yet, says officials, amid a struggle to deal with large amounts of radioactive water at the site.

SPECIAL REPORT - Japan engineers knew tsunami could overwhelm Fukushima plant

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:01:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Over the past two weeks, Japanese government officials and Tokyo Electric Power executives have repeatedly described the deadly combination of the most powerful quake in Japan's history and the massive tsunami that followed as "soteigai," or beyond expectations.

Japan: Plant sees radiation spike

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:01:00 +0200

Seawater outside the crippled nuclear power plant in north-eastern Japan was found to contain 3,335 times the usual amount of radioactive iodine - the highest rate yet and a sign that more contaminated water was making its way into the ocean,...

Sea water, reservoirs face contamination

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:55:00 +0200

WASHINGTON, March 29, (Agencies): Groundwater, reservoirs and sea water around Japan’s earthquake damaged nuclear plant face “significant contamination” from the high levels of radiation leaking from the plant, a worrying development that heightens ...

Japan engineers knew tsunami could overwhelm Fukushima plant

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:55:00 +0200

TOKYO, March 29 (Reuters) - Over the past two weeks, Japanese government officials and Tokyo Electric Power executives have repeatedly described the deadly combination of the most powerful quake in Japan's history and the massive tsunami tha...

Quake toll may pass 18,000

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:55:00 +0200

TOKYO, March 29, (Agencies): Japan’s government vowed Tuesday to overhaul nuclear safety standards once its radiation-leaking reactor complex is under control, admitting that its safeguards were insufficient to protect the plant against the March 11 ...

Japan nuclear radiation levels soar

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:55:00 +0200

Radiation levels in the sea off Japan's stricken nuclear plant have hit their highest reading yet, officials have said.

Radiation levels soar in sea near nuclear plant

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:53:00 +0200

OSAKA: Radiation levels in the sea off Japan's stricken nuclear plant hit their highest reading yet, officials said Wednesday, amid a struggle to deal with large amounts of radioactive water at the site.

Japan's industrial production up in February

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:53:00 +0200

OSAKA: Japan's industrial production rose for a fourth straight month in February, data showed Wednesday, in another sign the economy was picking up before a devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Embattled Japanese power company chief hospitalized due to 'fatigue'

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:49:00 +0200

The president of the embattled utility that owns the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has been hospitalized due to "fatigue and stress," the company said Wednesday.

Japan on 'maximum alert'

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:45:00 +0200

Japan said it was on "maximum alert" over the crippled nuclear plant Fukushima where radioactive water has halted repair work and plutonium has been found in the soil.

US, France offer Japan help 06:15 Nuclear experts to travel to assist in work of controlling stricken Fukushima power plant

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:43:00 +0200

France and the United States will help Japan in its battle to contain radiation from a crippled nuclear complex where plutonium finds have raised public alarm. The problems at the Fukushima plant have added to Japan's humanitarian disaster, with 27,500 people dead or missing from a March 11th earthquake and tsunami.

Radiation levels soar near nuclear plant

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:39:00 +0200

Radiation levels in the sea off Japan's stricken nuclear plant have hit their highest reading yet, officials say.

Japan tsunami survivors at loss to restore life

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:33:00 +0200

TOKYO - "How was it?" Many people asked me that when I came back to Tokyo from a week reporting in Japan's tsunami-stricken coastal towns. I tried to find the proper words to explain, but couldn't. Instead, faces of people I met on the street and at evacuation centres in the devastated northeast came to mind.

Radiation in Japan seawater spikes

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:33:00 +0200

The operator of Japan's crippled Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear complex said Wednesday that it is unclear how the seawater around the plant became radioactive.

Biggest spike in radiation yet at power plant

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:33:00 +0200

Seawater outside the hobbled nuclear power plant in northeastern Japan was found to contain 3,335 times the usual amount of radioactive iodine - the highest rate yet and a sign that more contaminated water was making its way into...

Qantas to curb flights, cut jobs to offset fuel

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:30:00 +0200

Qantas shares rose on Wednesday after the airline announced a string of measures aimed at cutting costs and boosting revenues.

Japan Encourages a Wider Evacuation From Reactor Area

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:29:00 +0200

Officials suggest that people living from 12 to 19 miles outside the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant should leave, as new signs emerged that it will be hard to bring the plant under control.

Remember the Suffering of the Japanese People

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:24:00 +0200

It is a terrible thing to live in constant fear of death. But that is how things are in Japan right now. Foreigners can leave, but for the people of Japan there is nowhere to run. A sudden, unexpected death may seem like a blessing compared to the constant fear of dying slowly. A 6.5 magn...

Japan 2 J-League All-Stars 1

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:22:00 +0200

Asian champion Japan beat a J-League select team 2-1 in an emotional charity match last night - the nation's first major sporting event since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Ahead of kickoff and a poignant moment of silence, national team...

Plant sees biggest radiation spike

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:20:00 +0200

Seawater outside the damaged nuclear power plant in northeastern Japan has been found to contain 3,335 times the usual amount of radioactive iodine - the highest rate yet and a sign that more contaminated water was making its way into the ocean, officials said.

SPECIAL REPORT-Japan engineers knew tsunami could overwhelm Fukushima plant

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:16:00 +0200

30 Mar 2011 04:57 Source: reuters // Reuters (Reissues to update PDF link and add Special Reports blog link) * Tokyo Electric ignored own study on tsunami risk * Utility decided safety issues, not regulators * Kept vulnerable vent systems despite quake data * Tokyo Electric cited the most for....

Japan's first extra budget likely at 2 trln yen-Nikkei

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:16:00 +0200

30 Mar 2011 04:28 Source: reuters // Reuters * More extra budgets needed, spending may top Y10 trln - Nikkei * Some in govt want income tax hike to pay for costs - Nikkei (Adds details, background) By Leika Kihara and Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO, March 30 (Reuters) - Japan's government is likely to set aside 2 trillion yen ($24.

WITNESS-Japan tsunami survivors at loss to restore life

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:16:00 +0200

30 Mar 2011 04:00 Source: reuters // Reuters * Overwhelming destruction in every direction * Refugees grateful to be alive, anxious for future By Yoko Nishikawa TOKYO, March 30 (Reuters) - "How was it?" Many people asked me that when I came back to Tokyo from a week reporting in Japan's tsunami-stricken coastal towns.

CORRECTED - SPECIAL REPORT - Japan engineers knew tsunami could overwhelm Fukushima plant

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:15:00 +0200

By Kevin Krolicki, Scott DiSavino and Taro Fuse TOKYO (Reuters) - Over the past two weeks, Japanese government officials and Tokyo Electric Power executives have repeatedly described the deadly combination of the most powerful quake in Japan's history and the massive tsunami that followed as "soteigai," or beyond expectations.

Radiation levels soar in sea near nuclear plant

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:08:00 +0200

A shopper checks the producing area of vegetables at a supermarket in Tokyo on March 29, 2011 after the government ordered a halt to shipments of certain foods following abnormal radiation levels found in products near the quake-hit nuclear plant. PHOTO/ AFP OSAKA, March 30, 2011 (AFP) - Radiation....

Plant sees biggest radiation spike

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:07:00 +0200

Biggest spike in radiation at Japan power plant

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:02:00 +0200

Seawater outside nuke plant was found to contain 3,335 times usual amount of radioactive iodine, say officials Complete coverage

Blanket response to radiation threat

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:00:00 +0200

JAPAN considering draping crippled reactor buildings with a fabric to reduce radiation and using a tanker to siphon off contaminated water.

Obama calls Kan on nuclear crisis

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:54:00 +0200

US President Barack Obama has spoken to Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan and the leaders have agreed to cooperate closely on the nuclear crisis.

Tepco President Admitted To Hospital

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:54:00 +0200

Tokyo Electric Power Co. said that its president Masataka Shimizu was admitted to hospital in Tokyo due to elevated blood pressure and dizziness.

Plant sees biggest radiation spike

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:53:00 +0200

Plant sees biggest radiation spike

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:53:00 +0200

Plant sees biggest radiation spike

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:53:00 +0200

Plant sees biggest radiation spike

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:52:00 +0200

Engineers knew tsunami could overwhelm plant

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:51:00 +0200

Officials and Tokyo Electric Power executives have described the combination of a powerful quake and tsunami as "soteigai", or beyond expectations.

Japan factory output rises again in February

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:48:00 +0200

TOKYO Japan's industrial production climbed for the fourth straight month in February, but the government warned Wednesday output would plunge in the coming months due to production and supply disruptions following the March 11 tsunami disaster.

Latest casualty figures for March 11 quake, tsunami

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:46:00 +0200

TOKYO - The following are the latest casualty figures related to the earthquake and tsunami that hit northea...

Tokyo Electric Power Pres. Shimizu hospitalized amid nuclear crisis

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:46:00 +0200

TOKYO - Tokyo Electric Power Co. President Masataka Shimizu was hospitalized for hypertension and dizziness ...

Gov't mulling limiting summer electricity use by major companies

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:46:00 +0200

TOKYO - The government is considering limiting the use of electricity by major firms to deal with anticipate...

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:40:00 +0200

By ANDREW DOWELL Japan's devastating combination of and nuclear accident was a wakeup call reminding companies across the world just how much they rely on the island nation. Tracing the Supply Chain View Slideshow Reuters Many global industries count on Japanese companies for the raw and processed goods they use to make their finished products.

TEPCO nationalization an option: Japan gov't

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:37:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japan on Tuesday said nationalizing the beleaguered operator of the stricken Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant was “an option” but denied it had immediate plans to do so.

Japan vows to review nuclear safety standards

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:29:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) – Japan’s government vowed Tuesday to overhaul nuclear safety standards once its radiation-leaking reactor complex is under control, admitting that its safeguards were insufficient to protect the plant against the March 11 tsunami. The struggle to contain radiation at the complex has....

Japan finds plutonium in soil at stricken nuclear plant

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:29:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Plutonium found in soil at the Fukushima nuclear complex heightened alarm on Tuesday over Japan’s battle to contain the world’s worst atomic crisis in 25 years, as pressure mounted on the prime minister to widen an evacuation zone around the plant.

Incredible tales of rescue from Japan’s earthquake

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:29:00 +0200

We’ve been tuned into our televisions and news outlets since the earthquake devastated Japan two weeks ago, watching the tsunami hit the coast and observing the destruction from afar. Nuclear plants warn of meltdowns, the death toll is at 10,000, and there are nearly 20,000 people still missing.

Business › Gov't considers limiting summer electricity use by major companies

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:24:00 +0200

The government is considering limiting the use of electricity by major firms to deal with anticipated power shortages this summer as Tokyo Electric Power Co…

Biggest spike in radiation at Japan power plant

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:22:00 +0200

Japan's Industrial Production Rises 0.4% In Feb.

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:22:00 +0200

LOS ANGELES -- Japan's industrial production rose for the fourth-straight month in February, according to government data Wednesday, though the index is expected to fall sharply during the ...

Radioactive iodine hits 3,355 times limit in Japan

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:19:00 +0200

OSAKA: The level of radioactive iodine in the sea off Japan's disaster-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has reached its highest reading yet at 3,355 times the legal limit, Jiji press said on Wednesday.

Japan vows to boost nuclear safety

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:19:00 +0200

Corrected-Engineers knew tsunami could overwhelm Fukushima plant

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:14:00 +0200

(In eighth paragraph below the subheadline PREVENTION NOT CURE, corrects target date for 50 percent of power from nuclear to 2030, not June 2010; in sixth paragraph under subheadline VENTS AND GAUGES, corrects date of report to November 1988, not 2008.)

Global consequences of Japanese quake

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:13:00 +0200

The figure more than doubled since Monday, when levels of radioactive iodine in the sea near reactors 5 and 6 were 1,150 times higher than normal. © REUTERS/ Kyodo Global consequences of Japanese quake The earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on March 11 will have serious consequences for the global economy and nuclear energy.

US, Japan: Close cooperation vital in nuke crisis

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:11:00 +0200

President Barack Obama has reaffirmed U.S. support for the people of Japan as they continue to recover from the massive earthquake and tsunami that struck the island nation.

Radiation found in Japan seawater

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:01:00 +0200

The operator of Japan's crippled Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear complex said Wednesday that it is unclear how the seawater around the plant became radioactive.

Japan on 'maximum alert' as toxic soil leak found

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:01:00 +0200

JAPAN'S prime minister has declared a state of "maximum alert" over the country's nuclear disaster after highly toxic plutonium was found to have leaked into soil near the plant.

Chinese overtake Japanese in arrivals to Bali: officials

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:51:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japan's earthquake and tsunami catastrophe has hit tourism in Indonesia's Bali resort island, where officials said Chinese had overtaken Japanese in the second rank of visitor arrivals.

Biggest spike in radiation at Japan power plant

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:51:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Seawater outside the hobbled nuclear power plant in northeastern Japan was found to contain 3,335 times the usual amount of radioactive iodine — the highest rate yet and a sign that more contaminated water was making its way into the ocean, officials said Wednesday.

Japan passes budget, focus shifts to quake relief

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:51:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japan's parliament passed a US$1.1 trillion budget on Tuesday for the year from April 1 but the government faces a struggle to win approval for bills on related spending, clouding the outlook for an emergency budget to cope with damage from the March 11 earthquake.

Cathay cuts Japan flights in first half of April amid low demand

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:51:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Cathay Pacific Airways says it's cutting flights to Japan in the first half of April because of weakening demand for travel to the country, which has been hit by an earthquake, tsunami and nuclear reactor crisis.

Japanese unemployment rate falls to 4.6% in Feb., lowest in two years

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:51:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japan's unemployment rate unexpectedly fell in February to a two-year low, in a snapshot of the economy before a devastating earthquake and tsunami, data showed Tuesday. The unemployment rate fell to 4.6 percent in February, down from 4.9 percent in January, government data showed.

UWT campaign collects NT$100 mil.

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:51:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Citibank Taiwan and United Way Taiwan (UWT) held the 2010 Citi-United Way Fundraising Campaign donation ceremony to thank individual donors and corporations for their all-out support. The four-month campaign successfully collected record-breaking donations totaling NT$100.43 million (US$3.

Tsunami-triggered toilet paper crisis hits Tokyo

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:51:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - An acute shortage of toilet paper has hit Tokyo, as Japan's people react to the earthquake and tsunami by stocking up on essentials.

Oil slips below US$104 as traders eye Libya

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:51:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Oil prices extended losses below US$104 a barrel Tuesday in Asia as traders eyed gains by Libyan rebels seeking to topple Moammar Gadhafi and restart crude exports from the OPEC nation.

Japan factory output rises again in February

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:45:00 +0200

Letter: Invaluable lessons from Japan

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:37:00 +0200

Here is a forwarded email that I received recently on how the Japanese faced the calamities that befell them after the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami, further compounded by the nuclear crisis.

Radioactive iodine hits 3,355 times limit in Japan

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:24:00 +0200

OSAKA: The level of radioactive iodine in the sea off Japan’s disaster-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has reached its highest reading yet at 3,355 times the legal limit, Jiji press said Wednesday.

'Crying is useless'

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:24:00 +0200

You might think they'd be pampered, risking their lives in a nuclear hell. One of the Fukushima 50 says otherwise.

Japan mulls draping fabric over reactors

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:24:00 +0200

OSAKA Japan is considering draping crippled reactor buildings at the Fukushima nuclear plant with a fabric to reduce radiation, and using a tanker to siphon off contaminated water, a report said Wednesday.

Obama calls Kan on nuclear crisis

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:24:00 +0200

WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama spoke to Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan Tuesday and the leaders agreed to cooperate closely on a crisis over an earthquake-damaged nuclear plant, officials said.

Japan's industrial output edges up in February

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:22:00 +0200

Magnitude-6.4 quake jolts northeast Japan

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:19:00 +0200

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 hit seas off Fukushima Prefecture in northeastern Japan late Tuesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The agency said the depth of the quake, which occurred at 19:54 p.m. (1054 GMT), was "very shallow".

Death toll rises to 11,102 from great quake-tsunami in Japan

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:19:00 +0200

The National Police Agency said on Tuesday that the catastrophic earthquake and ensuing tsunami have left 11,102 people dead and 16,493 others unaccounted for in Japan by 18:00 p.m. local time (0900 GMT). A 9.0-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific coastal areas of northeastern and eastern Japan on March 11, triggering enormous tsunami.

Japanese automakers keep cars rolling in China

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:19:00 +0200

Japanese automakers are optimistic about production in China saying that there has been "almost no effect" on the supply of parts following the earthquake in their home country, thanks to a gradual resumption of output in Japan. "Our inventory of Japanese-made auto parts can support local production....

6.5-magnitude earthquake hits off east coast of Japan's Honshu

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:19:00 +0200

An earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale jolted the waters off the east coast of Honshu, Japan, at 6:54 p.m. Beijing Time Tuesday, according to the China Earthquake Network Center. The epicenter, with a depth of 20 km, was monitored at 37.4 degrees north latitude and 142.4 degrees east longitude, the center said in a statement.

Radioactive iodine hits 3,355 times limit in Japan

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:18:00 +0200

The level of radioactive iodine in the sea off Japan's disaster-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has reached its highest reading yet at 3,355 times the legal limit, Jiji press said Wednesday.

Tohoku survivors endure shortages even 3 weeks after disaster

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:15:00 +0200

SENDAI - Three weeks after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami disaster, many people in the Tohoku area in no...

U.S. military personnel clean up tsunami-hit school in Ishinomaki

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:15:00 +0200

ISHINOMAKI, Japan - Around 50 U.S. military personnel on Wednesday started cleaning up mud and debris at a school in Ish...

UPDATE1: Honda to cut output in U.S., Canada due to parts supply shortage

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:15:00 +0200

NEW YORK - Honda Motor Corp. will cut back on production in the United States and Canada from Wednesday due to ...

France and U.S. to help Japan in nuclear crisis

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:14:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - France and the United States will help Japan in its battle to contain radiation from a crippled nuclear complex where plutonium finds have raised public alarm over the world's worst atomic crisis since Chernobyl in 1986.

Radioactive iodine hits 3,355 times limit in Japan

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:02:00 +0200

Osaka. The level of radioactive iodine in the sea off Japan's disaster-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has reached its highest reading yet at 3,355 times the legal limit, Jiji press said Wednesday, AFP informed. On Sunday, iodine-131 measuring 1,850 times the legal maximum were reported a few....

France, U.S. to help Japan in nuclear crisis

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:59:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - France and the United States are to help Japan in its battle to contain radiation from a crippled nuclear complex where plutonium finds have raised public alarm over the world's worst atomic crisis since Chernobyl in 1986.

National › American Red Cross donations to Japan top $120 million

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:53:00 +0200

The American Red Cross said Tuesday the public has donated $120.5 million to help Japanese people following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that devastated…

National › U.S. military personnel clean up tsunami-hit school in Ishinomaki

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:53:00 +0200

Around 50 U.S. military personnel on Wednesday started cleaning up mud and debris at a school in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, in cooperation with local people…

British blogger creates 'Quakebook' to help disaster victims

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:51:00 +0200

LONDON - A British blogger based in Chiba Prefecture east of Tokyo has just completed a ‘‘Quakebook’’ detailing people’s experiences of the March 11 earthquake and ...

In Britain, many already weary of royal wedding mania

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:51:00 +0200

LONDON - There’s still a month to go until the royal wedding and yet some Britons are already asking: Is it over yet? While millions around the world are following every detail of the ...

Japanese spacecraft survive powerful earthquake and tsunami

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:42:00 +0200

Japan's HTV-3 space freighter and two satellites were not damaged in the 9.0-magnitude earthquake and tsunami.

Asian stocks higher after Wall Street gains

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:34:00 +0200

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stocks were higher early Wednesday, boosted by a display of confidence on Wall Street. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index was up 1.2 percent to 9,574.68 following the release of data showing the country's industrial production climbed for the fourth straight month in February. Factory output rose 0.

China's Red Cross donates another 20 mln yuan to quake-stricken Japan

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:32:00 +0200

The Red Cross Society of China decided Tuesday to donate an extra 20 million yuan (about 3.05 million U.S. dollars) in emergency aid to its Japanese counterpart in supporting the latter's quake relief and recovery efforts. A statement issued by the Chinese organization said the decision was made....

Shanghai to have disaster shelters in 30 parks

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:32:00 +0200

More than two weeks after an earthquake and a tsunami struck Japan, the Shanghai government said it plans to better deal with disasters by building emergency shelters in 30 parks within five years. According to a plan released by the Shanghai municipal greening and city appearance bureau, 500....

Japan on 'maximum alert' over nuclear plant

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:30:00 +0200

SENDAI - Japan said Tuesday it was on "maximum alert" over a crippled nuclear plant where radioactive water has halted repair work and plutonium has been found in the soil.

Japanese stocks attract Scottish strategists

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:22:00 +0200

Scottish fund managers overseeing about 530 billion pounds are joining the overseas investors pouring into Japanese stocks in the wake of the country's most severe earthquake.

Japan PM considers tax hike to meet quake costs

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:22:00 +0200

Japan does not rule out any sources of funding relief and reconstruction after the devastating earthquake and tsunami, including a tax increase or dropping a plan to cut corporate tax, Prime Minister Naoto Kan said on Tuesday.

Qantas slashes capacity and staff due to natural disasters, fuel price

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:20:00 +0200

rising fuel prices and the impact on its business from Japan's recent earthquake, the airline said on Wednesday. Qantas said it planned to cut domestic capacity growth in the second-half of the ...

Robots, experts winging to Japan

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:19:00 +0200

TOKYO - France and the United States are to help Japan in its battle to contain radiation from a crippled nuclear complex where plutonium finds have raised public alarm over the world's worst atomic crisis since Chernobyl in 1986. The...

Japan's 1st extra budget likely to be Y2 trln - Nikkei

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:16:00 +0200

30 Mar 2011 00:16 Source: reuters // Reuters * More extra budgets needed, spending may top Y10 trln - Nikkei * Some in govt want income tax hike to pay for costs - Nikkei (Adds details, background) By Leika Kihara TOKYO, March 30 (Reuters) - Japan's government is likely to compile a first emergency budget of 2 trillion yen ($24.

The UMCOR Hotline for March 29, 2011

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:16:00 +0200

30 Mar 2011 01:23 Source: member // UMCOR In Today's Hotline: Read how UMCOR is responding to needs around the world: UMCOR: ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING THIS SUNDAY! JAPAN: UMCOR AND PARTNERS RESPOND TO QUAKE SURVIVORS US: TORNADO AFFECTS VULNERABLE FAMILIES IN LOUISIANA COTE D’IVOIRE: UNREST....

Japan may require back-up emergency power at nuke plants

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:16:00 +0200

30 Mar 2011 01:15 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, March 30 (Reuters) - Japan's trade ministry is considering requiring nuclear plant operators to have backup emergency power in place to cool reactors and spent nuclear fuel pools in case an earthquake or tsunami knocks out external power supplies....

Naek visits Japan envoy?s residence

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:15:00 +0200

F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Farooq H. Naek along with Deputy Chairman Senate Jan Muhammad Khan Jamali and Leader of the Opposition in the Senate ...

Japan may require back-up emergency power at nuke plants

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:14:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's trade ministry is considering requiring nuclear plant operators to have backup emergency power in place to cool reactors and spent nuclear fuel pools in case an earthquake or tsunami knocks out external power supplies and existing emergency power systems, a ministry official said on Wednesday.

Nikkei gains on weaker yen, but in range

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:14:00 +0200

Japan's Nikkei average made modest gains on Wednesday after the dollar rose against the yen, but remained tethered in a narrow range for a seventh straight session.

Students have special bond with Japan

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:14:00 +0200

BUKIT MERTAJAM: More than 100 students in Bukit Mertajam High School here have a special relationship with Japan from learning its language.

Disasters cost estimated $218-billion last year

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:07:00 +0200

The economic cost of natural and man-made disasters jumped threefold to $218-billion in 2010 from $68 billion the previous year, with earthquakes the main cause of death and destruction, insurer Swiss Reinsurance Co. said Tuesday. Rise in lives lost Some 304,000 people died in disasters last year, a sharp rise from 15,000 in 2009.

Helping pets in post-disaster Japan

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 03:54:00 +0200

A loose network of groups is working to assist animals stressed by the ordeal and, in some cases, separated from their owners. Many find that animals' welfare is often integrally linked to that of people. The dog had been left tied up in a yard in Fukushima, the largely emptied city synonymous with the words "nuclear disaster.

American Red Cross donations to Japan top $120 million

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 03:44:00 +0200

WASHINGTON - The American Red Cross said Tuesday the public has donated $120.5 million to help Japanese people fo...

FEATURE: Boston doctor, ex-English teacher, rushes to aid quake-hit Kesennuma

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 03:44:00 +0200

By Scott Dixon, BOSTON - Within days of the March 11 earthquake that struck the Tohoku region of northeastern Japan, N. Stuar...

POINT OF VIEW/ Yoshiyasu Ono: Buy Tohoku products to support rebuilding efforts

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 03:24:00 +0200

Japan has been battered by a gigantic earthquake of unprecedented magnitude. The immediate priority should be placed on making all-out efforts to provide relief to survivors. But that will only be the first step in tackling the tremendous challenge of engineering the nation's recovery from the....

Japan PM says tax hike among options to meet quake costs

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 03:24:00 +0200

BASEBALL/ Quake-hit Tohoku High loses in Koshien tourney

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 03:24:00 +0200

Tohoku High School from quake-devastated Sendai was knocked out of the National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament at Koshien Stadium in the first round Monday. The team lost 7-0 to Ogaki Nihon University High School of Gifu Prefecture, which made it to the semifinals in last spring's tournament.

Tomomi Odajima, with daughters Yu, 4, left, and Yua, 3, at her parents' home in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture (Yasunori Sakamoto)

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 03:24:00 +0200

YAMADA, Iwate Prefecture--After the water rose above her head, Tomomi Odajima could feel her young daughters kicking their feet desperately. "You're in pain. I'm sorry, I'm sorry," Odajima begged for forgiveness in a voice that would not reach the two children. As she desperately gulped what little air was left in her tract, she prepared to die.

VOX POPULI: Clocks stopped forever for parents who lost children

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 03:24:00 +0200

A poem titled "Tokei" (Watch) goes: "The watch drawn on Kinya's hand/ Remains still throughout the day/ It is drawn in red ink/ It's always time for afternoon snack." The observation by the 10-year-old girl who wrote it is also kind to her mischievous classmate.

Survivors share single copy of latest 'One Piece' episode

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 03:24:00 +0200

SENDAI--Although most recent issues of popular magazines have yet to arrive in this earthquake-stricken city, at one store, a single precious copy of a manga magazine is being passed from hand to hand. More than 100 children who survived the March 11 Great East Japan Earthquake have shared one copy of the weekly Shonen Jump's March 19 issue.

Manufacturers fret about shortages of materials

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 03:24:00 +0200

Japanese manufacturers, battered by the March 11 mega-earthquake and tsunami, say a prolonged shortage of material supplies will likely affect the production of many consumer goods. The damage to facilities and equipment caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake is more extensive than many companies....

Japan pledges action in wake of nuclear plant crisis

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 03:24:00 +0200

JAPAN’S government vowed to overhaul nuclear safety standards once its radiation-leaking reactor complex is under control, admitting that its safeguards were insufficient to protect the plant against the March 11 tsunami.

Two Tsunamis: Japan Contrasts with '04

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 03:23:00 +0200

The disaster has thrown one of the world's wealthiest countries off its axis, leaving once-affluent victims in desperation, while underscoring how even the best-prepared places aren't immune from disaster.

Safeguards at Fukushima Dai-ichi were inadequate, Japan admits

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 03:22:00 +0200

Government vows to overhaul safety standards for the country’s nuclear power plants

Technology › British blogger creates 'Quakebook' to help disaster victims

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 03:21:00 +0200

A British blogger based in Chiba Prefecture east of Tokyo has just completed a ''Quakebook'' detailing people's experiences of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami…

Sports › Zaccheroni trying to set up Japan-Italy friendly

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 03:21:00 +0200

Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni hopes to help organize a friendly between Japan and his native Italy, the former AC Milan boss said. ''It will be…

Japan admits inadequate nuke safeguards

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 03:11:00 +0200

JAPAN'S government has admitted its safeguards were insufficient to protect a nuclear plant against the earthquake and tsunami.

Japan admits inadequate nuke safeguards

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 03:09:00 +0200

Japan's government has admitted that its safeguards were insufficient to protect a nuclear plant against the earthquake and tsunami that crippled it.

Tokyo Approves Budget Amid Fight

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 02:53:00 +0200

Japan's budget for the next fiscal year passed parliament, but funding the budget is likely to take more time due to political deadlock and could prevent the government from quickly implementing efforts to bolster its economy.

Back to work at some Toyota factories in Japan

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 02:49:00 +0200

Workers are back at work in some Toyota factories in Japan Irish Sun Tuesday 29th March, 2011 Workers are now back at some of Toyota’s factories in Japan. All of Toyota’s 18 factories had been closed after the devastating earthquake and tsunami that seriously disrupted the car industry.

Alarm over plutonium

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 02:46:00 +0200

Plutonium found in soil at the Fukushima nuclear complex heightened alarm yesterday about Japan's battle to contain the world's worst atomic crisis in 25 years as pressure mounted on the prime minister to widen an evacuation zone around the plant.

Two Koreas in talks on potential volcano threat

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 02:44:00 +0200

SEOUL: North and South Korea held talks Tuesday about a potential volcanic threat from the peninsula’s highest mountain, in a rare interlude of cooperation after months of confrontation. The meeting at the South Korean border town of Munsan follows heightened concern about natural disasters, after....

Bloggers join hands to create Japan ‘Quakebook’

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 02:44:00 +0200

Inspired by a desire to help victims of Japan’s deadly earthquake, a group of bloggers and writers have come together through the Internet to create a book of stories about the disaster. The result, “Quakebook”, is a moving collection of photos, memories and reflections about the massive tremor and....

Japan relief album tops iTunes charts in 18 nations

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 02:44:00 +0200

“Songs for Japan”, the charity album released to raise funds for disaster relief after Japan was devastated by an earthquake and tsunami this month, has rocketed to the top of iTunes charts in 18 nations. Featuring artists such as John Lennon (“Imagine”), U2 (“Walk On”) and Lady Gaga (“Born This Way”), the 38-track album has been available for $9.

France, U.S. to help Japan in nuclear crisis

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 02:44:00 +0200

France, U.S. to help Japan in nuclear crisis

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 02:44:00 +0200

Japan on maximum alert over nuke crisis

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 02:44:00 +0200

* nuclear plant has been leaking radiation that has made its way into vegetables, raw milk and tap water TOKYO: Japan’s prime minister insisted Tuesday that the country was on “maximum alert” to bring its nuclear crisis under control, but the spread of radiation raised concerns about the ability of....

Honda to cut production on parts shortages

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 02:36:00 +0200

Honda Motor Co. says it will temporarily cut production at its North American auto factories starting Wednesday due to parts shortages.

Workers scramble to contain radioactive water at nuclear plant

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 02:34:00 +0200

Workers at Japan's crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant faced a difficult balancing act Tuesday as they struggled to keep reactors cool and prevent radioactive water from leaking into the ocean.

Japan Faces Up to Failure of Its Earthquake Preparations

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 02:21:00 +0200

By David Cyranoski of Nature magazine TOKYO Japan has the world's densest seismometer network, the biggest tsunami barriers and the most extensive earthquake early-warning system. [More]

Qantas slashes capacity and staff due to natural disasters, fuel price

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 02:17:00 +0200

Australia's Qantas Airways will cut capacity, retire aircraft and reduce management positions to help offset rising fuel prices and the impact on its business from Japan's recent earthquake, the airline said on Wednesday.

Japan engineers knew tsunami could overwhelm nuclear plant

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 02:14:00 +0200

A review of company and regulatory records shows that Japan and Tokyo Electric Power repeatedly downplayed dangers and ignored warnings.

Toyota may face repair parts shortage in U.S.

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 02:12:00 +0200

NEW YORK - Toyota Motor Corp. on Tuesday notified its dealers across the United States that they may face a sho...

Radiation fallout detected in Glasgow

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 02:02:00 +0200

RADIATION fallout from the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan has travelled 5,800 miles to Scotland as testing equipment in Glasgow detected tiny particles of radioactive

Overhaul planned as safety standards 'not stringent enough'

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 02:02:00 +0200

JAPAN has promised to overhaul nuclear safety standards once it regains control of the Fukushima complex, admitting current safeguards were not enough.

Two Koreas begin rare talks on research into volcano

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 23:47:00 +0200

Experts from North and South Korea have begun rare talks about research into an active volcano touted in the North as leader Kim Jong Il's birthplace. The talks yesterday were arranged after North Korea offered to discuss joint research on its...

No 'unfair' nuclear-linked export bans, Japan pleads

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 23:47:00 +0200

Radiation spikes in seawater by Japan plant Japan asked importers not to impose any "unfair" import bans on its goods as a result of the nuclear accident that resulted from an earthquake ...

Japan on maximum alert: PM

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 23:47:00 +0200

TOKYO - Japan's Prime Minister insisted yesterday that the country was on "maximum alert" to bring its nuclear crisis under control but the spread of radiation raised concerns about the ability of experts to stabilise the crippled reactor complex.

Wall Street advances on tech, retail gains

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 23:47:00 +0200

NEW YORK: US stocks rose on Tuesday in a light volume session, erasing initial declines as investors moved into sectors that lost ground after Japan's earthquake as the quarter draws to a ...

Turbulent times for air-traffic growth: IATA

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 23:47:00 +0200

MONTREAL - Growth in air-passenger traffic slowed last month as political unrest in Arab states curbed flying, and will diminish further following the earthquake in Japan, according to the International Air Transport Association. Demand...

Japan: 3 workers "drenched" in radioactive water

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 23:44:00 +0200

Somber prime minister addresses nation after officials find toxic plutonium pools around stricken reactor Complete coverage

The Tories massage the medium, kneading and feeding it

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 23:36:00 +0200

So far, the focus is on Harper meeting the ubiquitous ‘middle-class families,’ posing with the kids

Japan: Earthquake and tsunami situation update

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 23:24:00 +0200

Overview On March 11, 2011 a 9.0 earthquake and ensuing tsunami devastated the northeastern coast of Japan, leaving hundreds of thousands homeless and taking more than 10,000 lives, with more than 17,000 people still unaccounted for.

Nuclear samurai recalls meltdown struggle

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 23:22:00 +0200

A Japanese nuclear official who spent five days inside the Fukushima nuclear plant has described the tough working and living conditions inside the crippled nuclear facility.

Japan's Affluence Complicates Recovery

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 23:22:00 +0200

Workers scramble to contain radioactive water at nuclear plant

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 23:18:00 +0200

Workers at Japan's crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant faced a difficult balancing act Tuesday as they struggled to keep reactors cool and prevent radioactive water from leaking into the ocean.

Obama to turn attention to energy issues, barring disaster or global crisis

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 23:13:00 +0200

After a speech meant to bring clarity to U.S. engagement in crises abroad, President Barack Obama will turn his attention to what aides say will be a sustained focused on energy issues in the coming weeks.

Engineers knew nuke plant was vulnerable to tsunami

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 23:12:00 +0200

Nearly $52,000 Raised At Cherry Blossom Festival

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0200

More than $50,000 was raised at Saturday's Cherry Blossom festival for disaster relief in Japan.

Tokyo fish monger fears more radiation leaks

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:56:00 +0200

By Yuka Tachibana, NBC News Producer TOKYO At Tsukiji, Tokyo's main fish market, fishmonger Kazuya Yamamoto’s business has plummeted since the earthquake and tsunami struck northern Japan on March 11. “Business has been slow. We used to have many customers from the north where the earthquake and....

300 000 pilgrims expected at beatification

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:53:00 +0200

The number of pilgrims expected to attend pope John Paul II's beatification has dropped dramatically, an organisation says.

Beach City Baseball Academy Hosts Japanese Team For Upcoming Tournament

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:52:00 +0200

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - (Business Wire) The Beach City Prospects, a Southern California championship baseball club organization run by the Beach City Baseball Academy of El Segundo, will host Tokyo Kitasuna, a championship little league team from Japan, April 11-20, 2011.

Entertainment › Fujiwara collects money for earthquake charity in theater lobby

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:49:00 +0200

Norika Fujiwara, 39, who is currently appearing in the stage musical “Marguerite” in Akasaka, is standing in the lobby collecting money for Japan's earthquake relief…

Politics › Kan eyes Y2-3 tril extra budget for post-quake reconstruction

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:49:00 +0200

Prime Minister Naoto Kan is exploring the possibility of crafting a 2 trillion to 3 trillion yen extra budget in fiscal 2011 to help reconstruct…

Top in Category › Cathay cuts Japan flights in first half of April

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:49:00 +0200

Cathay Pacific Airways says it's cutting flights to Japan in the first half of April because of weakening demand for travel to the country, which…

Tears as 34 surviving pupils (out of 108) return to school decimated by Japanese tsunami

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:49:00 +0200

The Okawa children realised that of the 108 students enrolled last month, they were the only ones left, following the horrific size 9.0 magnitude earthquake.

Commentary › Kan: neither hero nor flop in quake crisis

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:49:00 +0200

A few weeks ago, in a seemingly distant time, Naoto Kan appeared a doomed leader in need of a miracle to keep his job. He…

Technology › Thailand to send 2 generators to Japan

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:49:00 +0200

Thailand's main electricity producer has agreed to send two electrical generators to Japan to ease the power shortage there in the wake of the devastating…

Radioactive iodine from Japan in UK

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:21:00 +0200

Traces of radioactive iodine believed to be from Japan’s damaged nuclear plant have been detected in Britain, officials said today, adding that they posed no threat to the public.

Students pay respects

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:21:00 +0200

INTERNATIONAL School Suva organised a memorial service for the victims of the Japan earthquake and tsunami yesterday.

SGI Offers Free Technical Computing Cloud Services in Japan to Help Customers in Affected Areas

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:21:00 +0200

FREMONT, Calif. - (Business Wire) SGI (NASDAQ: SGI), a trusted leader in technical computing, announced today that SGI Cyclone Technical Computing Cloud services will be available immediately, free of charge for up to ninety days, to customers in Japan affected by the earthquake and tsunami that struck the northern prefectures earlier this month.

Canadian Artists Unite to Raise Money for Disaster Relief in Japan

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:21:00 +0200

TORONTO, ONTARIO -- 03/29/11 -- We have all seen the tremendous devastation that has taken place in Japan which has led to human suffering and serious economic loss. The images that cross our television screens leave us feeling compassionate but yet grateful that we, as Canadians, have not yet had to endure such devastation and suffering.

Honda to cut production due to parts shortages

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:20:00 +0200

Honda Motor Co. says it will temporarily cut production at its North American auto factories starting Wednesday due to parts shortages.

Toyota restricts parts orders; Honda cuts output

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:18:00 +0200

DETROIT (AP) — Shortages of auto parts from Japan are hitting Honda and Toyota's North American operations. Toyota Motor Corp. on Tuesday said it wants its U.S. car dealers to stop ordering more than 200 replacement parts made in Japan because it's worried about running out of them. Honda Motor Co.

Severely damaged Japan nuclear plants in slow recovery - US officials

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:17:00 +0200

WASHINGTON, March 29 (KUNA) -- Current information suggests that the severely damaged nuclear plants in Japan are in a slow recovery from the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, Peter Lyons, US acting assistant energy secretary of the Office of Energy Policy, said on Tuesday.

Japan radioactivity found in UK

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:15:00 +0200

Low levels of radioactive iodine believed to be from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan have been detected in the UK. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) said an air sampler ...

Japan disaster images from DubaiSat

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:08:00 +0200

DUBAI - The Emirates Institution for Advanced Science and Technology (EIAST), the UAE's premier scientific and technology organisation, has provided recent images of Japan from its UAE-owned and operated DubaiSat-1 satellite.

Call for seismic risk control data centre for Mideast

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:08:00 +0200

Experts at a recent workshop organised by the Municipality of Abu Dhabi have called for equipping a seismic risk control and management data centre to serve all countries in the region in case of an earthquake.

France, US to help Japan in nuclear crisis

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:08:00 +0200

Japan on 'maximum alert' over nuclear plant

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:08:00 +0200

Sendai, Japan - Japan said Tuesday it was on "maximum alert" over a crippled nuclear plant where radioactive water has halted repair work and plutonium has been found in the soil.

Honda to cut production due to parts shortages

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:03:00 +0200

DETROIT (AP) — Honda Motor Co. says it will temporarily cut production at its North American auto factories starting Wednesday due to parts shortages. The company says in a statement that it will keep all plants open. But it will cut the number of hours that some assembly lines operate each day. Cuts will vary by plant and model.

Japan: Not enough safeguards to protect nuke plant

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 21:46:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) Japan's government admitted Tuesday that its safeguards were insufficient to protect a nuclear plant against the earthquake and tsunami that crippled the facility and caused it to spew radiation, and it vowed to overhaul safety standards.

Russia to double oil supply to quake-hit Japan

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 21:45:00 +0200

Russia plans to double oil exports to Japan to 18 million metric tons and increase oil product supply by 28.5% to 4.5 million tons in 2011 to help the country recover from a devastating earthquake ...

Japan: Not enough safeguards to protect nuke plant

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 21:44:00 +0200

Japan's government admitted Tuesday that its safeguards were insufficient to protect a nuclear plant against the earthquake and tsunami that crippled the facility and caused it spew radiation, and it vowed to overhaul...

France and U.S. to help Japan in nuclear crisis

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 21:43:00 +0200

France and U.S. to help Japan in nuclear crisis

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 21:43:00 +0200

Japan toll rises, as power bosses are accused of inaccurate reporting

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 21:35:00 +0200

The death toll in Japan from the March 11 earthquake and tsunami has climbed to 11-thousand-63, with another 17-thousand-258 people listed as missing.

Fear and loyalty sees Japanese stay put in tsunami zone - Feature

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 21:21:00 +0200

Tokyo - Tani Hayakawa feels a sense of unease when she sees the television images of the evacuation centre close to her home. "I am on medication because of my high blood pressure. If I had to go to one of these centres, my condition would deteriorate," explains the 78-year-old to the Jiji news agency.

U.S. Lays Out Nuclear Review

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 21:20:00 +0200

Backup power sources and emergency-response plans at nuclear plants will be two focuses of a U.S. nuclear-safety review, a top Nuclear Regulatory Commission official said.

Entertainment / Arts › CNN mobilizes its news gathering troops for Japan, Middle East

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 21:18:00 +0200

CNN sent 11 crews to cover Japan's earthquake and tsunami, including headliners Anderson Cooper and Sanjay Gupta. Anchors Wolf Blitzer and Piers Morgan were elsewhere…

Tech firms fret over length of Japan disruption

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 21:13:00 +0200

Worries over component supply continued to weigh on the technology sector on Tuesday, in the wake of Japan's devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami which have disrupted production and deliveries of key parts.

Japan: Not enough safeguards to protect nuke plant

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 21:07:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's government admitted Tuesday that its safeguards were insufficient to protect a nuclear plant against the earthquake and tsunami that crippled the facility and caused it spew radiation, and it vowed to overhaul safety standards. The struggle to contain radiation at the Fukushima....

Japan on maximum alert over plutonium leak

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 21:00:00 +0200

Japan's prime minister has declared a state of "maximum alert" over the country's nuclear disaster after highly toxic plutonium was found to have leaked into soil near the plant.

High school baseball unifies Japan after disasters

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:57:00 +0200

The high school baseball players lined up in straight rows on the outfield grass with almost military precision, their heads bowed in silent prayer.

High school baseball unifies Japan after disasters

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:52:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — The high school baseball players lined up in straight rows on the outfield grass with almost military precision, their heads bowed in silent prayer. Shinsuke Noyama, a team captain chosen to represent all the competitors at an opening ceremony for last week's tournament, stood at a....

2 Koreas Hold Rare Meeting About Volcano

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:50:00 +0200

Steve Herman | Seoul March 29, 2011 Representatives of the two Korea's held face-to-face talks on Tuesday. The rare cross-border meeting was prompted by this month's earthquake and destructive tsunami in Japan. The delegations discussed cooperation in researching a potential eruption of a North Korean volcano.

Japan to Keep Dousing Plant; Sea Threatened

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:50:00 +0200

Japan nuclear no-man's land: Only living things left in Fukushima exclusion zone

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:48:00 +0200

A Japanese film crew drove deep into the heart of the Fukushima exclusion zone from which tens of thousands have fled.

Special Report - Engineers knew tsunami could overwhelm plant

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:43:00 +0200

Japan vows to review nuclear safety standards

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:43:00 +0200

Japan's government vowed Tuesday to overhaul nuclear safety standards once its radiation-leaking reactor complex is under control, admitting that its safeguards were insufficient to protect the plant against the March 11 tsunami.

Renowned Pakistani Columnist Nusrat Mirza Accuses U.S. Of Artificially Causing Japanese Earthquake: 'The U.S. has Carried Out a Second Nuclear Attack on Japan'

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:35:00 +0200

In a recent article, renowned Pakistani columnist Nusrat Mirza accused the U.S. of artificially causing the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, calling the radiation leaks resulting from damage to nuclear plants the U.S.'s "second ... No. 3714 - March 29, 2011

Kuwaiti Columnist: It Is Ignorant to Claim that the Japanese Tsunami Was Punishment from Allah

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:35:00 +0200

Arab clerics have recently claimed that the massive earthquake and resulting tsunami that struck Japan on March 11, 2011 were Allah's way of punishing the "infidels." For example, Saudi sheikh Abd Al-Rahman Al-Barrak wrote on the Islamic website ... No. 3715 - March 29, 2011

Obama to turn attention to energy issues – barring disaster or global crisis

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:22:00 +0200

President Obama is expected to outline his plan for energy security in a speech this week, followed by visits to companies operating energy-efficient vehicles. Japan's earthquake and tsunami, and Middle East turmoil, have overshadowed his earlier efforts to discuss energy.After a speech meant to bring clarity to U.

Consumer confidence tumbles in March

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:21:00 +0200

Canada and the U.S may be in different stages of economic recovery but record-high oil prices in March had the same dampening effect on consumer confidence in both countries.

N. Korea on High Alert for Radiation From Japan: Scholar

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:17:00 +0200

Munsan, South Korea, March 29 (Saba) - North Korea is on high alert for any possible radioactive damage from an unfolding nuclear crisis in neighboring Japan, a senior North Korean scholar said Tuesday during talks with South Korea on a possible volcano e

Japan vows to review nuclear safety standards

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:10:00 +0200

Japan's government vowed Tuesday to overhaul nuclear safety standards once its radiation-leaking reactor complex is under control, admitting ...

Japan vows to review nuclear safety standards

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:10:00 +0200

Brit creates 'Quakebook' to help disaster victims

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:08:00 +0200

LONDON - A British blogger based in Chiba Prefecture east of Tokyo has just completed a ''Quakebook'' detaili...

Wall Street advances on tech, retail gains

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:58:00 +0200

Wall Street advances on tech, retail gainsUS stocks rose in a light volume session, erasing initial declines as investors moved into sectors that lost ground after Japan's earthquake.

Japan vows to boost nuclear safety

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:45:00 +0200

Japan has promised to overhaul nuclear safety standards once it regains control of the wrecked Fukushima complex, admitting its current safeguards were not enough.

Special Report: Japan engineers knew tsunami could overrun plant

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:42:00 +0200

Special Report - How Japan lost calculated nuclear risk

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:42:00 +0200

Japan pledges to overhaul nuclear safety policy

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:36:00 +0200

3/29/2011 - 6:21:05 PM Japan has promised to overhaul nuclear safety standards once it regains control of the wrecked Fukushima complex, admitting its current safeguards were not enough. The struggle to contain radiation at the complex has unfolded with near-constant setbacks – including two....

Japan vows to boost nuclear safety

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:34:00 +0200

Japan has promised to overhaul nuclear safety standards once it regains control of the wrecked Fukushima complex, admitting its current safeguards were not enough.

Japan on 'maximum alert' over nuclear plant

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:34:00 +0200

Japan said Tuesday it was on "maximum alert" over a crippled nuclear plant where radioactive water has halted repair work and plutonium has been found in the soil.

300,000 pilgrims expected at John Paul II's beatification

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:27:00 +0200

ROME, Italy - The number of pilgrims expected to attend late pope John Paul II's beatification on May 1 has dropped dramatically, the Opera Romana Pellegrinaggi (ORP) organisation in charge of preparations said Tuesday.

Japan engineers knew tsunami could overrun plant

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:22:00 +0200

(Repeats to add PDF link) * Tokyo Electric ignored own study on tsunami risk * Utility decided safety issues, not regulators * Kept vulnerable vent systems despite quake data * Tokyo Electric cited the most for safety violations By Kevin Krolicki, Scott DiSavino and Taro Fuse TOKYO, March 29....

(Map) Japan: Major Damage & Recovery in MLIT Tohoku Regional Bureau (as of 10:00 26 Mar 2011)

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:22:00 +0200

Date: 26 Mar 2011 Type: Natural Disaster Keyword(s): Natural Disaster; Earthquake; Tsunami; Landslide; Damage Assessment; Technological Disaster Format: With the exception of public UN sources, reproduction or redistribution of the above text, in whole, part or in any form, requires the prior consent of the original source.

Japan's agony offers key lessons to an increasingly vulnerable world - but governments & UN fail to take right course of action

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:22:00 +0200

Randolph Kent. He believes the abiding lesson globally of Japan's present agony is that so many of the risks that the world will face can be anticipated.

Latest News : Plutonium found, problems mount at Japan nuclear plant

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:20:00 +0200

Plutonium found, problems mount at Japan nuclear plant TOKYO (Reuters) - Plutonium found in soil around the crippled Fukushima nuclear complex added to mounting problems on Tuesday in Japan’s battle to contain the world’s worst atomic crisis since Chernobyl.

Japan vows to boost nuclear safety

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:16:00 +0200

Japan has promised to overhaul nuclear safety standards once it regains control of the wrecked Fukushima complex, admitting its current safeguards were not enough.

Fighting the Nuclear Shutdown: German Reactor Operators Weigh Legal Action

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:16:00 +0200

Following the center-right election debacle in state votes on Sunday, Chancellor Angela Merkel's government is moving to make the temporary shutdown of seven aging nuclear reactors permanent. But she may encounter stiff resistance from plant operators.

Japan vows to boost nuclear safety

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:13:00 +0200

Japan has promised to overhaul nuclear safety standards once it regains control of the wrecked Fukushima complex, admitting its current safeguards were not enough.

Tech firms fret over length of Japan disruption

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:12:00 +0200

HELSINKI (Reuters) - Worries over component supply continued to weigh on the technology sector on Tuesday, in the wake of Japan's devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami which have disrupted production and deliveries of key parts.

Japan vows to boost nuclear safety

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:11:00 +0200

Japan has promised to overhaul nuclear safety standards once it regains control of the wrecked Fukushima complex, admitting its current safeguards were not enough.

Japan vows to boost nuclear safety

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:02:00 +0200

Japan has promised to overhaul nuclear safety standards once it regains control of the wrecked Fukushima complex, admitting its current safeguards were not enough.

Japan faces up to failure of its earthquake preparations

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:02:00 +0200

Systems for forecasting, early warning and tsunami protection all fell short on 11 March.

Toyota Parts Shortage to Hit U.S. Customers

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:46:00 +0200

Toyota warned its U.S. dealers that they face a shortage of some made-in-Japan replacement parts that could delay or preclude some customer repairs.

Japan on 'maximum alert' over nuclear plant

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:45:00 +0200

Japan said on Tuesday it was on "maximum alert" over a crippled nuclear plant where radioactive water has halted repair work and plutonium has been found in the soil.

Japan nuclear plant in “slow recovery”- U.S. DOE

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:44:00 +0200

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant seems to be in “slow recovery” from damage incurred this month from an earthquake and tsunami, the head of the U.S. Energy Department’s nuclear program said today. “However, long-term cooling of the reactors and the pools is essential....

Fidel CastroÂ´s Reflections: NATOÂ´s Fascist War

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:29:00 +0200

29 de marzo de 2011, 11:19 Havana, Mar 29 (Prensa Latina) "NATO´s Fascist War" is the title of the most recent reflection by the leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro.

Plutonium found in soil at nuclear plant

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:25:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Plutonium found in soil at the Fukushima nuclear complex heightened alarm on Tuesday over Japan's battle to contain the world's worst atomic crisis in 25 years, as pressure mounted on the prime minister to widen an evacuation zone around the plant.

Tax hike among options to meet quake costs: Japan PM

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:25:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japan has not ruled out any source of funding for reconstruction after the devastating earthquake and tsunami, including a tax increase or dropping a planned corporate tax cut, Prime Minister Naoto Kan said on Tuesday.

Hong Kong detects small amount of radiation in air

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:22:00 +0200

TOKYO, March 29 (KUNA) -- The Hong Kong Observatory said on Tuesday that it has detected very minute amount of radioactive iodine-131 from air samples collected on March 26-27, but said it poses no threat to human health. "The amount of radioactive iodine detected is still very minute that will....

Japan quake may affect tourism inflows

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:18:00 +0200

The effects of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan a fortnight ago could affect tourism receipts into the country in the second half-year, an official has said. Speaking on the sidelines of the anti-sanctions campaign, Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) chief executive officer said....

Japan may nationalise Fukushima firm

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:14:00 +0200

Doubt over Tepco's future coincides with mounting criticism of its handling of the worst nuclear accident in country's history Japan's government is reportedly ready to consider nationalising the operator of the crippled power plant at the centre of the worst nuclear accident in the country's history.

Japan vows to review nuclear safety standards

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:07:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) Japan's government vowed Tuesday to overhaul nuclear safety standards once its radiation-leaking reactor complex is under control, admitting that its safeguards were insufficient to protect the plant against the March 11 tsunami. The struggle to contain radiation at the complex has unfolded with near-constant missteps including .

Japan vows to review nuclear safety standards

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:00:00 +0200

France's noble gesture resonates in midst of crisis

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:59:00 +0200

It has been said that in times of crisis, people show their true colors. Some rise to the occasion and respond to the call through duty or compassion, while others fail to meet the test and are exposed as lacking fortitude or sensitivity.

N.Z. veggie exports may rise on fears

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:59:00 +0200

WELLINGTON (Bloomberg) Vegetable exports from New Zealand to Japan and other Asian markets may increase as buyers shun Japanese products on concern they may be tainted with radiation from the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant, according to industry groups.

Time for a Japan-U.S. mutual assistance treaty

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:59:00 +0200

Immediately following the tragic earthquake and tsunami on March 11 in the Tohoku region, U.S. military forces in Japan began sending supplies, equipment, and personnel to the devastated area to assist in the relief operations known as "Operation Tomodachi.

Special quake budget planned for next month

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:59:00 +0200

Prime Minister Naoto Kan is exploring the possibility of crafting a ¥2 trillion to ¥3 trillion extra budget in fiscal 2011 to help reconstruct areas affected by the devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami, government sources said Tuesday. Kan told the Upper House Budget Committee that he will....

Western utilities to channel power east

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:59:00 +0200

The government is in talks with utilities to add equipment to channel more electricity from western Japan to ease shortages in the east, including Tokyo, after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami shut nuclear plants. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has started talks with companies including Tokyo Electric Power Co.

Utilities' monopoly on power backfires

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:59:00 +0200

On March 13, two days after the massive earthquake and tsunami crippled Tokyo Electric Power Co.'s Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant, utility executives summoned more than 100 reporters to its head office in Tokyo to brief them on what Japan has never experienced except for a few years of chaos right after World War II — rolling blackouts.

Japan's crisis leadership

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:59:00 +0200

AMSTERDAM — Amid the horrifying news from Japan, the establishment of new standards of political leadership there is easy to miss — in part because the Japanese media follow old habits of automatically criticizing how officials are dealing with the calamity, and many foreign reporters who lack perspective simply copy that critical tone.

'Songs for Japan' album tops iTunes charts in 18 nations

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:59:00 +0200

NEW YORK (Kyodo) "Songs for Japan," an album dedicated to supporting victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunamI, is the top-selling album on Apple Inc.'s online shop in 18 countries. According to the iTunes Store Top 10 Albums, the album, featuring 38 songs by artists and groups from Europe and....

How the world can assist Japan

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:59:00 +0200

Japan is known not only for its experience with devastating disasters, but also for innovations in disaster risk reduction. Back in 1990, when the United Nations started its first International Decade of Natural Disaster Reduction (1990-1999), Japan was one of the strongest supporters.

Japan radioactivity found in UK

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:30:00 +0200

Extremely low levels of radioactive iodine from the tsunami-hit Japanese nuclear plant have been detected in parts of the UK.

Fidel CastroÃ¢Ãs Reflections: NATOÃ¢Ãs Fascist War

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:26:00 +0200

29 de marzo de 2011, 11:19 Havana, Mar 29 (Prensa Latina) "NATOÃ¢€Ã–s Fascist War" is the title of the most recent reflection by the leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro.

Green: Live-Blogging a Senate Hearing on Nuclear Safety

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:16:00 +0200

As anxiety grows over Japan's troubled effort to stem the release of radiation at the Fukushima Daiichi plant, the Senate hears testimony from experts on the situation and on steps to improve safety at nuclear plants in the United States.

Korea deficient in disaster insurance

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:11:00 +0200

The head of the Korea Insurance Development Institute said yesterday the country lacks natural disaster coverage and new insurance products must be developed to deal with the risk. “Although the importance of natural disaster insurance has gone up due to the massive earthquake in northeastern Japan,....

Experts from North and South talk Baekdu

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:11:00 +0200

Civilians from the two Koreas met yesterday at a border office in Munsan, Paju, and came to an understanding on the need for joint research on northern volcano Mount Baekdu, which could affect both Koreas if it erupts. The delegation from North Korea, comprised of three geological experts, started the meeting with greetings and introductions.

Tongyeong fest saved in the fi...

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:11:00 +0200

TONGYEONG, South Gyeongsang - The ninth edition of the Tongyeong International Music Festival received an unexpected notification from Austria’s Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra on Thursday that it would cancel its visit to Tongyeong and would be unable to perform in the opening concert as scheduled.

UPDATE1: Latest casualty figures for March 11 quake, tsunami

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:06:00 +0200

TOKYO - The following are the latest casualty figures related to the earthquake and tsunami that hit northea...

UPDATE3: Kan eyes over 2 tril. yen extra budget for post-quake reconstruction

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:06:00 +0200

TOKYO - Prime Minister Naoto Kan is exploring the possibility of crafting an extra budget of more than 2 tri...

FEATURE: U.S. forces assist quake-hit Japan in 'Tomodachi' operations

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:06:00 +0200

By Noriyuki Suzuki, ABOARD USS ESSEX - U.S. forces have been helping the disaster-hit northeastern part of Japan, delivering relief supplie...

Japan radiation found in Ireland 15:43 Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland says there are no public health implications

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:02:00 +0200

AOIFE CARR Low levels of radioactivity from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan have been detected in Ireland. The traces were found in an air sample collected by the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland (RPII). The amount of radioactive iodine identified is extremely low, is....

Japan nuclear plant in "slow recovery"

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:57:00 +0200

Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant seems to be in "slow recovery" from damage incurred this month from an earthquake and tsunami, the head of the US Energy Department’s nuclear program said on Tuesday.

Japan vows to review nuclear safety standards

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:51:00 +0200

Trace amounts of radiation found in Ireland

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:48:00 +0200

Trace amounts of radioactivity from the Fukushima accident have been detected in Ireland, but they are of no public health concern.

Japanese radiation now in British Columbia

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:47:00 +0200

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 29 (UPI) -- Radiation from Japan's damaged nuclear reactors is showing up on Canada's west coast, but isn't hazardous to humans, researchers at Simon Fraser University say. Nearly three weeks after the March 11 magnitude...

Japan vows to review nuclear safety standards

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:41:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's government vowed Tuesday to overhaul nuclear safety standards once its radiation-leaking reactor complex is under control, admitting that its safeguards were insufficient to protect the plant against the March 11 tsunami. The struggle to contain radiation at the complex has....

Japan: Govt. Might Stop Tax Cut, Lift Tax To Pay For Rebuild

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:39:00 +0200

While Japan returned to a trade surplus and the outlook for consumers firmed in February, economists continue to warn of the growing downside risks to the export sector and the economy generally due to the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, which has paralysed production facilities, power supplies and....

In Britain, many are weary of royal wedding mania

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:38:00 +0200

LONDON There's still a month to go until the royal wedding and yet some Britons are already asking: Is it over yet? While millions around the world are following every detail of the ...

Low levels of radioactivity detected in Britain

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:38:00 +0200

Low levels of radioactive iodine believed to be from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan have been detected in the UK.The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) said an air sampler ...

Coca-Cola donates US$31m towards Japan Reconstruction Fund

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:38:00 +0200

Beverage giant Coca-Cola is donating 2.5bn Yen (US$31m) to areas affected by the tsunami, earthquake and nuclear disaster that hit the country this ...

In Britain, many are weary of royal wedding mania

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:38:00 +0200

Ellie Phillips holds up a specially commissioned airline style sick bag for people who have had too much of the Royal Wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton, are seen in a London gallery, ...

Japan finds plutonium in soil at stricken nuclear

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:31:00 +0200

Plutonium found in soil at the Fukushima nuclear complex heightened alarm on Tuesday over Japan's battle to contain the world's worst atomic crisis in 25 years.

Reactor progress, miraculous rescue fuel Japan's hope, but food worries persist

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:30:00 +0200

On a day police miraculously rescued an elderly woman and her teenage grandson trapped for nine days under rubble, workers at a crippled Japanese nuclear plant said they succeeded in connecting two reactors to the power grid Sunday, raising the possibility it could restore vital cooling systems to the overheated facilities.

Radiation leak worsens at Japan nuclear plant

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:30:00 +0200

SENDAI, Japan (AFP) Plutonium has been detected in soil at a stricken nuclear plant in Japan and highly contaminated water has leaked from a reactor building, the operator said Monday, fanning environmental fears. Radiation worries have disrupted efforts to restart the cooling system of the....

The Observatory detected very minute amount of radioactive iodine from air sample collected at King's Park

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:30:00 +0200

Hong Kong (HKSAR) - The Hong Kong Observatory detected very minute amount of artificial radionuclide Iodine-131 from air samples collected at King's Park from March 26 to March 27 (noon to noon) and from March 27 to March 28 (noon to noon). The ...

Radioactivity soars in Japan reactor

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:30:00 +0200

Radiation at a hobbled nuclear plant in Japan was 10 million times more than normal, officials said. Workers were evacuated on Sunday from the reactor building in Fukushima to prevent exposure, the plant's operator said. The high radiation levels were detected at reactor number 2 in water that had....

Oil up $2 to over $112 on MidEast unrest

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:30:00 +0200

and Bahrain fuelled fears of further supply disruption while investors weighed the impact on energy demand from quake-hit Japan. Brent crude for May, the front-month contract after April expired on Wednesday, was up $1.96 to $112.56 a barrel at 0935 GMT. Earlier it had fallen as much as 1 percent to $109.

Product supply chain affected by Japan quake

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:21:00 +0200

But her expectations were not realized because the price for the iPad rebounded to 3,300 yuan from its lowest 2,800 yuan due to a squeeze in the supply chain of some key parts of the iPad following the massive earthquake in Japan on March 11. "One of the key parts of the iPad, the flash memory chip, was made in Japan.

INTERVIEW: U.N.’s disaster risk reduction chief responds to Britain's aid cuts

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:13:00 +0200

29 Mar 2011 12:25 Source: alertnet // Thin Lei Win People in a floating container are rescued from a building following an earthquake and tsunami in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, Mar. 12, 2011. REUTERS/Kyodo BANGKOK (AlertNet) The head of the U.N.

Japan nuclear crisis: radioactive particles in Britain

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:10:00 +0200

Radioactive iodine believed to be from damaged Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan detected in Oxfordshire and Glasgow.

Japan Feb jobless rate falls to 4.6 pct

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:08:00 +0200

Japan's jobless rate fell in February and the availability of jobs improved, government data showed on Tuesday, suggesting the economy was gradually escaping from a lull, although this month's devastating earthquake and tsunami clouded the outlook for business activity.

No man's land: Residents refuse to leave nuclear exclusion zone around crippled Japanese reactor

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:08:00 +0200

A Japanese film crew drove deep into the heart of the Fukushima exclusion zone from which tens of thousands have fled.

Japan on 'Maximum Alert' for Nuclear Crisis

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:55:00 +0200

Prime Minister Naoto Kan also warns that situation remains 'unpredictable' at Fukushima plant

The arrogance of man

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:54:00 +0200

By Pantelis Boukalas What started out as speculation or suspicion in the first days following the earthquake, the tsunami and the accident at Japan’s Fukushima nuclear power plant has gradually turned into certainty, a certainty shared even by the most optimistic observers who had initially argued that the threat would be over soon.

Exxon Mobil in overdrive in Japan

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:47:00 +0200

TOKYO, March 29 (UPI) -- Exxon Mobil's facilities in Japan are running at above normal rates to get fuel supplies to areas hardest hit by the earthquake, the company said. "We are acutely aware of the suffering and anxiety of the many people affected...

Japan's fantasy films act as a buffer against the reality of the natural world

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:39:00 +0200

Japanese animators had tried to address fears of the force of nature long before last month's earthquake struck In September 2008, Hayao Miyazaki , the author of Spirited Away , attended the Venice festival to present his most recent full-length film, Ponyo .

Strong aftershock hits Japan; no tsunami warning

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:36:00 +0200

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 jolted northeastern Japan Tuesday, the Meteorological Agency said.

Exxon Mobil in overdrive in Japan

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:35:00 +0200

TOKYO, March 29 (UPI) -- Exxon Mobil's facilities in Japan are running at above normal rates to get fuel supplies to areas hardest hit by the earthquake, the company said.

Another strong quake jolts northern Japan

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:34:00 +0200

MOSCOW, March 29 (RIA Novosti) - A magnitude 6.4 earthquake hit northern Japan on Tuesday, Japan's national broadcaster NHK said citing local meteorologists. The tremor occurred just one hundred miles from the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant, which was crippled by a powerful quake and ensuing tsunami earlier in March.

Chinese ship with 20,000 tons of disaster-relief fuel heads to Japan

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:34:00 +0200

BEIJING - A Chinese tanker carrying 10,000 tons of gasoline and 10,000 tons of heavy oil China donated to Japa...

2 Koreas Hold Rare Meeting About Volcano

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:32:00 +0200

Delegations discuss cooperation in researching potential eruption of N. Korean volcano; more talks planned

Low levels of radioactivity detected in Britain

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:31:00 +0200

3/29/2011 - 1:38:09 PM Low levels of radioactive iodine believed to be from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan have been detected in the UK. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) said an air sampler in Glasgow had picked up the particles which they believe could be from the plant.

A Small Japanese Town, Swallowed By The Sea

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:23:00 +0200

Once home to 23,000 people, the northeastern coastal town of Rikuzentakata is now an alien, tsunami-smashed landscape of wrecked buildings, splintered two-by-fours, upside-down boats, half-buried cars and trucks. All the people are gone. NPR's Stu Seidel visited the town and describes the devastation.

Japan: Over 11,000 Dead from Quake

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:23:00 +0200

29 de marzo de 2011, 09:21 Tokyo, Mar 29 (Prensa Latina) The official death toll from the Japan earthquake and tsunami now stands at 11,063, with 17,258 still missing.

GTSO JV Pledges New Rare Earth Supplies to Aid Japan Quake Recovery

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:19:00 +0200

SAN JOSE, Calif. - (Business Wire) Green Technology Solutions Inc. (OTCQB:GTSO) announced today that its rare earth mining joint venture in Mongolia plans to commit a sizeable portion of new product mined from its properties for export to Japan to assist in the country's earthquake and tsunami recovery efforts.

Special Report - How Japan lost calculated nuclear risk

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:19:00 +0200

Economic cost of disaster rose threefold in 2010

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:18:00 +0200

Swiss reinsurance company says cost hit $218-billion last year; 304,000 deaths reported

Japan radioactivity found in UK

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:12:00 +0200

Low levels of radioactive iodine believed to be from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan have been detected in the UK.

French president to visit disaster-hit Japan

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:10:00 +0200

OSAKA - French President Nicolas Sarkozy will visit Japan Thursday to show solidarity by the G8 and G20 groups he currently chairs with the disaster-hit country, the foreign ministry in Tokyo said.

Two Koreas begin volcano talks amid strained ties

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:10:00 +0200

SEOUL, South Korea - Experts from North and South Korea have begun rare talks about research into an active volcano touted in the North as leader Kim Jong Il's birthplace.

Japan nuclear crisis: radioactive particles in Glasgow

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:09:00 +0200

Radioactive iodine believed to be from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan has been detected in Glasgow.

Reactor no match for this tsunami, PM finally admits

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:08:00 +0200

TOKYO: The Japanese Prime Minister, Naoto Kan, has said for the first time that the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant's tsunami defences were inadequate, while reassuring the public that radiation leaks pose no health threat beyond an evacuation zone.

JAPAN - Maximum alert in Fukushima: plutonium in soil, water tests radioactive

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:07:00 +0200

Naoto Kan declares this the worst crisis since the war. Worrying levels of plutonium and radioactive water near reactors 3 and 2. Growth in levels of Iodine 131 in China, South Korea, Vietnam and the U.S., all at levels not harmful to health.

Quakes helped triple 2010 disaster costs

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:05:00 +0200

The economic cost of natural and man-made disasters jumped threefold to $218 billion in 2010 from $68 billion the previous year, with earthquakes the main cause of death and destruction.

France's Sarkozy, nuclear experts, head to Japan

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:04:00 +0200

PARIS (Reuters) - French President Nicolas Sarkozy will visit Japan this week, the first foreign leader to do so since a devastating earthquake and tsunami, and French nuclear experts are also ...

Japan passes record budget, deadlock remains

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:03:00 +0200

The Japanese parliament passed a record $1.1-trillion budget for the year starting April but faced deadlock over key funding bills needed to put it into action.

apan radioactivity found in UK

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:58:00 +0200

Low levels of radioactive iodine believed to be from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan have been detected in the UK.

Swiss Re: Cost of 2010 disasters totalled 218 billion dollars

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:49:00 +0200

Geneva - Economic losses from natural catastrophes and man-made disasters around the world reached 218 billion dollars in 2010, according to a study published on Tuesday by insurer Swiss Re. The Zurich-based re-insurance firm said the figure was more than triple the 2009 level of losses, which stood at 68 billion dollars.

Plant workers face grueling schedule

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:47:00 +0200

TOKYO, March 29 (UPI) -- With the barest of necessities, workers at Japan's crippled nuclear plant are waging a battle to prevent a meltdown in face of constant threat to themselves. What the workers are confronted with at the Fukushima plant is Japan's...

Special Report: How Japan lost calculated nuclear risk

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:41:00 +0200

Special Report - How Japan lost calculated nuclear risk

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:41:00 +0200

Japan radiation found in UK

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:40:00 +0200

GLASGOW lab finds traces of radioactive particles from nuclear plant in city's air

Japan earthquake: life goes on amid the rubble - in pictures

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:38:00 +0200

Japanese survivors try to rebuild their lives following the devastating earthquake and tsunami

Plant workers face grueling schedule

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:31:00 +0200

TOKYO, March 29 (UPI) -- With the barest of necessities, workers at Japan's crippled nuclear plant are waging a battle to prevent a meltdown in face of constant threat to themselves.

Japan radioactivity found in UK

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:30:00 +0200

Low levels of radioactive iodine believed to be from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan have been detected in the UK.

Japan's radioactivity reaches UK

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:30:00 +0200

RADIOACTIVE matter believed to be from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan has been detected in the UK, it was revealed today.

Japan radioactivity found in UK

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:28:00 +0200

Low levels of radioactive iodine believed to be from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan have been detected in the UK.

Crocs, Inc. Donates 100,000 Pairs of Shoes to Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami Victims

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:19:00 +0200

NIWOT, Colo. - (Business Wire) Crocs, Inc . (NASDAQ: CROX) today announced that it has donated 100,000 pairs of shoes to Feed The Children and other organizations, which will work to distribute to those hardest hit by the recent earthquake and resulting tsunami.

Japan on 'maximum alert' over nuclear plant

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:15:00 +0200

Sendai, Japan - Japan said Tuesday it is on "maximum alert" over a crippled nuclear plant where highly radioactive water has halted repair work and plutonium has been found in the soil. Carlos Ghosn, chairman and chief executive officer of Renault-Nissan Alliance, visits a Nissan factory in Iwaki,....

Tokyo's Fatalism: Courage in the Face of Disaster

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:14:00 +0200

Many foreigners have fled Tokyo. But the Japanese are facing the ongoing threat posed by the Fukushima nuclear power plant with a mixture of concern and equanimity. Their faith in the country's ability to overcome is unfazed.

Japan radioactivity found in UK

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:10:00 +0200

Low levels of radioactive iodine believed to be from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan have been detected in the UK.

Oil down to near $103 on Libyan hopes, US economy

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:07:00 +0200

Oil prices fell to near $103 a barrel Tuesday as Libyan rebels made gains in their struggle to topple Moammar Gadhafi and restart crude exports from the OPEC nation. By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark crude for May delivery was down $1.02 to $102.96 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

'Fukushima radiation' found in UK

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:02:00 +0200

Low levels of radioactive iodine believed to be from the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan is detected in Glasgow.

UPDATE2: Kan eyes 2-3 tril. yen extra budget for post-quake reconstruction

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:00:00 +0200

TOKYO - Prime Minister Naoto Kan is exploring the possibility of crafting a 2 trillion to 3 trillion yen ($2...

UPDATE1: Afghan gov't donates $1 million to Japan as quake relief

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:00:00 +0200

KABUL - The Afghan government on Tuesday donated $1 million to Japan as relief for victims of the massive ea...

Japan on 'maximum alert' over plant

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:58:00 +0200

Japan is on "maximum alert" to bring its nuclear crisis under control, the prime minister has said.Naoto Kan told parliament that Japan was grappling with its worst problems since the ...

Plutonium in soil at Fukushima 12:41 Japanese prime minister under pressure for not extending evacuation zone at nuclear plant

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:53:00 +0200

Plutonium found in soil at the Fukushima nuclear complex heightened alarm today over Japan's battle to contain the world's worst atomic crisis in 25 years, as pressure mounted on the prime minister to widen an evacuation zone around the plant. Some opposition MPs criticised Naoto Kan in parliament....

Government continues to monitor radiation level

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:53:00 +0200

Hong Kong (HKSAR) - The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government continues to closely monitor the Fukushima nuclear incident.Various departments will keep track of the radiation level of the air and fresh water in Hong Kong, food and imported ...

Japan radiation found in UK

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:52:00 +0200

GLASGOW lab finds traces of radioactive particles from nuclear plant in city's air

France's Sarkozy, nuclear experts, head to Japan

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:49:00 +0200

PARIS (Reuters) - French President Nicolas Sarkozy will visit Japan this week, the first foreign leader to do so since a devastating earthquake and tsunami, and French nuclear experts are also flying out to help contain the atomic crisis.

Grim living conditions add to misery of Japan's nuclear plant heroes

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:49:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Biscuits and vegetable juice for breakfast, no lunch, and a packet of rice with canned fish or meat for supper. No showers, no beds and virtually never a change of clothes.

Japan on "maximum alert" as radiation leaks

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:48:00 +0200

Somber prime minister addresses nation after officials find toxic plutonium pools around stricken reactor Complete coverage

Bottle of £13,000 whisky sold to help Japan victims

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:47:00 +0200

A 70-year-old malt whisky is being sold at auction to raise money for the victims of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami.

Europe looks to restrict public procurement access to China

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:41:00 +0200

Europe is examining plans that would allow individual EU states to veto public procurement deals done by others with China, in a bid to ensure Beijing opens up its market more.

Elysee confirms Sarkozy's visit to Japan on March 31

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:37:00 +0200

French President Nicolas Sarkozy will visit disaster-hit Japan on March 31, the Elysee Palace said Tuesday, confirming earlier reports. His trip was to show solidarity with the Japanese people on behalf of France, the Group of 20 (G20) and Group of Eight (G8), the statement said.

Death toll rises to 11,082 from great quake-tsunami in Japan

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:37:00 +0200

The National Police Agency of Japan said on Tuesday that the catastrophic earthquake and ensuing tsunami have left 11,082 people dead and 16,717 others unaccounted for in Japan by 15:00 p.m. local time (0600 GMT). A 9.0-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific coastal areas of northeastern and eastern Japan on March 11, triggering an enormous tsunami.

Death toll reaches 11,063 from great quake-tsunami in Japan (4)

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:37:00 +0200

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Japan's disaster damage to cost French insurer Axa 100 mln euros

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:37:00 +0200

France's largest insurer Axa estimated a bill for Japan's damage after the earthquake and tsunami disasters up to 100 million euros (140.32 million U.S. dollars), local media reported on Monday. "We estimate that this should cost us more than one hundred million euros before taxes for deaths and....

Strong aftershock hits north-eastern Japan; no tsunami warning

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:33:00 +0200

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 jolted north-eastern Japan Tuesday, the Meteorological Agency said.

Japan's homeless get help from Ont. firm

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:31:00 +0200

An Ontario company is helping provide temporary housing in Japan, where thousands are left homeless following an earthquake and tsunami earlier this month.

No man's land: Residents refuse to leave nuclear exclusion zone around crippled Japanese reactor

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:27:00 +0200

A Japanese television crew entered the 20km exclusion zone and found some residents who had decided to disobey the order to leave, despite the obvious peril.

Kan says Japan on 'maximum alert,' but plutonium fears may be overblown

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:25:00 +0200

Low levels of plutonium found in soil near the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant do not appear to indicate that the crisis is worse than previously thought.

Govt favours end to subsidy on cooking gas to rich

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:21:00 +0200

The government is seriously thinking of "ending concessional pricing" of cooking gas to the better off to bring down the mounting bill on oil subsidy.

Disasters cost insurers $43 bln in 2010 -Swiss Re

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:13:00 +0200

29 Mar 2011 08:32 Source: reuters // Reuters * Swiss Re had estimated cost at $36 billion in November * Chile and New Zealand earthquakes were cosliest events ZURICH, March 29 (Reuters) - Natural catastrophes and man-made disasters cost the insurance industry $43 billion in 2010, Swiss Re

Grim living conditions add to misery of Japan's nuclear plant heroes

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:13:00 +0200

29 Mar 2011 10:05 Source: reuters // Reuters By Kazunori Takada TOKYO, March 29 (Reuters) - Biscuits and vegetable juice for breakfast, no lunch, and a packet of rice with canned fish or meat for supper. No showers, no beds and virtually never a change of clothes.

France's Sarkozy, nuclear experts, head to Japan

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:13:00 +0200

29 Mar 2011 09:54 Source: reuters // Reuters * Sarkozy to be first foreign leader in Japan post-quake * France sends experts with contaminated water know-how * France not sending equipment with nuclear team to Japan (Recasts adding detail, changes dateline, pvs TOKYO) PARIS, March 29 (Reuters) -....

Japan on ‘maximum alert’ as nuclear crisis deepens

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:04:00 +0200

Hundreds of thousands remain homeless, their homes and livelihoods destroyed. Damage could amount to $310B, and 11,000 bodies have been recovered.

Q+A - What is going on at Japan's damaged nuclear reactor?

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:03:00 +0200

Japan's radiation battle gets rougher

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:03:00 +0200

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The battle to stabilize Japan's stricken nuclear complex just got tougher, due to the radioactive water that is apparently leaking from the reactors.

Radiation from Japan 'not harmful': B.C. scientist

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:01:00 +0200

A nuclear scientist at Simon Fraser University says a radioactive isotope that has reached British Columbia from a damaged nuclear station in Japan is no immediate danger to the public.

Japan Oks budget amid focus on relief

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:41:00 +0200

TOKYO - Japan's parliament passed a $1.1 trillion budget on Tuesday for the year from April 1 but the government faces a struggle to win approval for bills on related spending, clouding the outlook for an emergency budget to cope with damage from the March 11 earthquake. Tokyo estimates the material damage from the magnitude 9.

IDF field hospital officially open doors to Japanese

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:38:00 +0200

Soldiers, doctors, local mayors observe moment of silence in opening ceremony; first patient is mayor of hard-hit Japanese city.

Japan on 'maximum alert' over Fukushima crisis

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:37:00 +0200

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan says his government is in a 'state of maximum alert' over the crisis at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant.

Update from Nissan Motor on post-earthquake operations in Japan

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:34:00 +0200

Japanese auto major Nissan Motors is committed to making all efforts to support the restoration of the areas impacted by the earthquake, with sincere hopes that relief and recovery progresses as quickly as possible, the carmaker said in a statement.

Cherry blossoms to bloom as Japan grieves

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:33:00 +0200

For the Japanese, the cherry blossoms will be a particularly poignant sight this year. Expected to bloom in the coming days, the flowers will grow as the quake-ravaged nation works to rebuild itself.

NYT: US relief effort rebuilds lives, ties to Japan

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:33:00 +0200

The United States has grabbed a chance to rebuild ties with a crucial Asian ally that just a year seemed to be flirting with pulling out of Washington’s orbit.

Crime gangs among first with quake aid

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:33:00 +0200

Tons of relief goods have been delivered to victims of Japan's catastrophic earthquake and tsunami from a dark corner of society.

Thailand to send 2 generators to Japan

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:29:00 +0200

BANGKOK - Thailand's main electricity producer has agreed to send two electrical generators to Japan to ease t...

In Tech-Savvy Japan, Citizens Utilize Crisis Mapping

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:20:00 +0200

Open source software called Ushahidi allows people to add and update information to maps that anyone with an Internet connection can access. In Tokyo, a crew of volunteers is using the software to map everything — from health services to the location of emergency aid workers — in Japan's hardest hit areas.

Japan to keep flooding reactors

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:18:00 +0200

Japan must continue pouring water into reactors at the Fukushima nuclear plant to limit a huge meltdown, despite fears that it might cause highly radioactive leaks.

UK: Plans are set for a major growth in Offshore Wind

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:17:00 +0200

The offshore wind industry continues to face many challenges especially with the economic and political situation facing both Europe and North America. Lowering the cost of offshore wind is critical to ensure it is competitive with other energy ...

Japan Clears Budget; Outlook Stays Cloudy

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:12:00 +0200

Japan's budget for the next fiscal year effectively passed parliament, but political deadlock is likely to slow legislation to fund 42% of the spending, preventing the government from quickly implementing planned economic measures.

Japan on 'maximum alert' over plant

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:11:00 +0200

Japan is on "maximum alert" to bring its nuclear crisis under control, the prime minister has said.

Housing supplier rocked by Japanese earthquake

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:10:00 +0200

A major supplier of heating and cooling products for the housing market has seen its business rocked by the devastation of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami. Daikin, a supplier of heating, cooling, ventilation and refrigeration solutions for commercial, residential and industrial applications, has....

Politics › Fiscal 2011 budget enacted

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:50:00 +0200

Japan's record 92.41 trillion yen budget for fiscal 2011 was enacted Tuesday, although there is no prospect of the Diet passing a bill to enable…

Kan: Japan On 'Maximum Alert' Over Nuclear Crisis

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:50:00 +0200

Japan's leader insisted Tuesday that the country was on "maximum alert" to bring its nuclear crisis under control, but the spread of radiation raised concerns about the ability of experts to stabilize the crippled reactor complex.

Picture of the Day › Floating away

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:50:00 +0200

Japan Coast Guard divers inspect the wreckage of a house, washed away by the March 11 tsunami, floating in a bay in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture,…

Politics › Kan says Japan will remain on 'maximum alert' to deal with crisis

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:50:00 +0200

Prime Minister Naoto Kan said Tuesday that the country was on "maximum alert" to bring its nuclear crisis under control, but the spread of radiation…

China's Red Cross donates another 20m yuan to Japan

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:49:00 +0200

The Red Cross Society of China decided Tuesday to donate an extra 20 million yuan ($3.05 million) in emergency aid to its Japanese counterpart in supporting the latter's quake relief and recovery efforts.

Disasters cost estimated $218B last year

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:49:00 +0200

GENEVA (AP) — Insurance company Swiss Reinsurance Co. says the economic cost of natural and man-made disasters jumped threefold to $218 billion in 2010 from $68 billion the previous year. Swiss Re says the number of deaths also rose sharply to 304,000 from 15,000 in 2009. Haiti's earthquake alone claimed 222,000 lives.

Plutonium in soil at Fukushima 10:37 Japanese prime minister under pressure for not extending evacuation zone at nuclear plant

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:46:00 +0200

UK report attacks UN handling of humanitarian crises

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:43:00 +0200

LONDON (Reuters) – The United Nations’ handling of humanitarian emergencies has been “very disappointing” and its leadership in that area should be overhauled, a British government-commissioned report said yesterday. “What is needed is a complete overhaul of strategic and operational leadership in....

Japan PM: Tax hike one option to meet quake costs

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:42:00 +0200

An opinion poll published on Sunday showed more than two thirds of the Japanese public would support an extra tax to fund that effort.

Fukushima nuclear plant emergency: week three - in pictures

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:38:00 +0200

Japan struggles to cope with the nuclear danger as it continues to clear up after the 11 March earthquake and tsunami

Japan on 'maximum alert' over plant

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:37:00 +0200

Japan is on "maximum alert" to bring its nuclear crisis under control, the prime minister has said.

Japan on 'maximum alert' over nuclear plant

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:35:00 +0200

Japan said the government is on "maximum alert" over a crippled nuclear plant where highly radioactive water has halted repair work and plutonium has been found in the soil.

Plutonium threat, Japan on 'maximum alert' over nuke crisis

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:30:00 +0200

French president going to Japan to offer support

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:24:00 +0200

French President Nicolas Sarkozy is to travel to Japan to offer support to the country after its earthquake, tsunami and nuclear reactor crisis. Sarkozy will head to Tokyo on Thursday, where he will have talks with Prime Minister Naoto Kan.

Japan on "maximum alert" over nuclear plant

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:24:00 +0200

SENDAI, Japan: Japan said Tuesday the government is on "maximum alert" over a crippled nuclear plant where highly radioactive water has halted repair work and plutonium has been found in the soil.

Japan on nuclear alert as crisis deepens

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:22:00 +0200

Japan is on maximum alert over a crippled nuclear plant damaged in the quake and tsunami, while plutonium has been found in soil samples.

Global Food Crisis Deepening, "Food Shock" Report From OffTheGridNews.net Provides Real Answers to Protect Your Health

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:17:00 +0200

THOMSON, IL -- 03/29/11 -- We are living in unstable times and a quick glance at the news dominating the headlines will attest to the volatile predicament we are now facing; escalating turmoil in the Middle East, potentially devastating radiation levels hanging over Japan following the deadly....

Sarkozy to visit Japan on March 31

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:16:00 +0200

TOKYO, March 29 (KUNA) -- French President Nicolas Sarkozy will make a visit to Japan on Thursday, the Japanese Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday, making him the first foreign leader to visit the disaster-hit island nation since the March 11 earthquake and following nuclear crisis.

Death toll reaches 11,063 from great quake-tsunami in Japan

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:15:00 +0200

The National Police Agency said on Tuesday that the catastrophic earthquake and ensuing tsunami have left 11,063 people dead and 17,258 others unaccounted for in Japan by 10:00 a.m. local time (0100 GMT). A 9.0-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific coastal areas of northeastern and eastern Japan on March 11, triggering enormous tsunami.

Japan on 'maximum alert' over plant

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:15:00 +0200

Japan is on "maximum alert" to bring its nuclear crisis under control, the prime minister has said.

Japan on 'maximum alert' over plant

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:14:00 +0200

Japan is on "maximum alert" to bring its nuclear crisis under control, the prime minister has said.

Japan charity album tops iTunes charts

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:14:00 +0200

Songs for Japan, the charity album released to raise funds for disaster relief after Japan was devastated by an earthquake and tsunami this month, has rocketed to the top of iTunes charts in 18 nations including Ireland. Featuring artists such as U2, John Lennon and Lady Gaga, the 38-track album has been available for €9.

Japan: Acceptance of Relief Supplies from Bangladesh

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:13:00 +0200

On Wednesday, March 30, 2011, relief supplies which have been offered by the Government of Bangladesh are scheduled to arrive at Narita Airport in response to the Tohoku district â€“ off the Pacific Ocean Earthquake.

China's Second Batch of Relief Materials for Quake-hit Japan Shipped

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:13:00 +0200

China's second batch of relief materials for the Japanese government was shipped at Beijing International Airport on the afternoon of March 28 and will be arrived at Tokyo Narita International Airport at 19:30 p.m., local time. This batch of materials included 60,000 bottles of mineral water and 3.

Aid Package Donated By Hungarians To Japan

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:12:00 +0200

"Foreign Minister undersecretary Bálint Ódor presented a Ft 10 million emergency aid package to Japanese ambassador Tecuo Ito for victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, in Budapest on Monday.

Japan on 'maximum alert' over plant

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:09:00 +0200

Japan is on "maximum alert" to bring its nuclear crisis under control, the prime minister has said.

Japanese PM Cites Challenges After Plutonium Found in Soil

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:08:00 +0200

Naoto Kan appeared before parliament to answer questions about the crisis at the earthquake-damaged Fukushima nuclear plant

Japan on 'maximum alert' over plant

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:06:00 +0200

Japan is on "maximum alert" to bring its nuclear crisis under control, the prime minister has said.

Japan passes 2011/12 budget, focus shifts to quake relief

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:06:00 +0200

Radioactive water fear after partial meltdown

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:02:00 +0200

Highly radioactive water has leaked from a reactor at Japan’s crippled nuclear complex, the plant’s operator has admitted, while Greenpeace said it had detected high levels of radiation outside an exclusion zone.

Japan on 'maximum alert' over plant

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:57:00 +0200

Japan is on "maximum alert" to bring its nuclear crisis under control, the prime minister has said.

Japan may nationalise nuclear firm

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:38:00 +0200

Ono stages benefits for Japan

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:30:00 +0200

YOKO ONO has teamed up with PATTI SMITH and SONIC YOUTH to raise cash for the survivors of the earthquake and tsunami disasters in her native Japan.

Tsunami-triggered toilet paper crisis hits Tokyo

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:22:00 +0200

TOKYO - An acute shortage of toilet paper has hit Tokyo, as Japan’s people react to the earthquake and tsunami by stocking up on essentials.

France's Sarkozy to visit Japan on Thursday - Kyodo

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:13:00 +0200

29 Mar 2011 07:58 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, March 29 (Reuters) - French President Nicolas Sarkozy will visit Japan on Thursday to meet Prime Minister Naoto Kan, Kyodo news agency reported, and he will become the first foreign leader to visit since a March 11 earthquake and tsunami which triggered a nuclear crisis.

WRAPUP 7-Japan finds plutonium in soil at stricken nuclear plant

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:13:00 +0200

29 Mar 2011 05:45 Source: reuters // Reuters (Corrects para 26 to show Kan defended his actions rather than apologised for them) * Plutonium found in soil at Fukushima complex * Japan's nuclear safety agency worried about reactor breach * Radiation increases, bad news piles up from site * PM Kan....

Shikoku Elec: Ikata No.3 reactor maintenance plan unchanged

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:13:00 +0200

29 Mar 2011 07:24 Source: reuters // Reuters * No.3 reactor set for April-June maintenance work * Reactor could be restarted in time for summer demand peak * Shikoku Elec: bolsters training, readies diesel generators (Adds details) TOKYO, March 29 (Reuters) - Shikoku Electric Power Co , one of....

Japan says no choice but to flood reactors

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:10:00 +0200

The Japanese government says it has no choice but to keep pouring water into reactors at the Fukushima nuclear plant to limit a huge meltdown, despite fears it could cause highly radioactive leaks.

North Korea delivers fund for Japan quake victims

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:06:00 +0200

North Korea has handed over a fund for victims of Japan s devastating earthquake and tsunami despite strained relations between the two countries, Pyongyang s official news agency said Tuesday.

IAEA calls for nuclear safety summit amid Japan crisis

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:05:00 +0200

VIENNA, March 29, 2011 (AFP) - The world's nuclear watchdog agency on Monday called for a top-level summit in the coming months to try to learn lessons from the ongoing nuclear crisis in Japan. International Atomic Energy Agency director general Yukiya Amano, speaking at a news conference, proposed....

"Betrayed" Japanese communities might never go home

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:03:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of Japanese farmers and fishermen from areas closest to a stricken nuclear power plant are starting to face a dire possibility: they may never go home.

Kan: Japan on 'maximum alert' over nuke crisis

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:48:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's leader insisted Tuesday that the country was on "maximum alert" to bring its nuclear crisis under control, but the spread of radiation raised concerns about the ability of experts to stabilize the crippled reactor complex. Wan but resolute, Prime Minister Naoto Kan told....

Japan's worst nuclear accident exposes TEPCO

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:47:00 +0200

OSAKA: Japan's worst nuclear accident has exposed the failings of its largest utility Tokyo Electric Power, with patience wearing thin after repeated blunders over the stricken Fukushima plant, say analysts.

Japan mulls Tokyo Electric nationalization

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:32:00 +0200

Japan may nationalize Asia's largest utility, Tokyo Electric Power <9501.T>, as it struggles with the financial costs of the country's worst nuclear disaster, a move that would please bondholders but hurt shareholders who would likely lose out.

Japan on maximum alert over nuclear crisis

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:30:00 +0200

Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan has said his government is in a ‘state of maximum alert’ over the crisis at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant.

Estonia deemed one of the safest state in the world

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:20:00 +0200

Estonia was recommended for people looking to avoid natural disasters as one of the safest places in the world by Slate.com.

Fifteen U.S. nuclear reactors are located in an active seismic zone

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:18:00 +0200

Disasters There are 104 nuclear plants in the United States, and fifteen of them are located in what is known as the New Madrid Seismic Zone, a region defined by a fault line of the same name; the New Madrid Seismic Zone involves eight states, and it is an active earthquake area in the central....

Plant restoration faces new challenge

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:17:00 +0200

TOKYO, March 29 (UPI) -- Workers at Japan's crisis-hit Fukushima nuclear plant Tuesday faced the challenge of preventing radioactive water from seeping out while keeping reactors cool.

Importation of Logs, Lumber and Plywood to Japan in 2011 is Likely to be at Its Highest Since 2008 Because of Post-Earthquake and Tsunami Re-Building, Reports the WRQ

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:16:00 +0200

Seattle, WA, March 29, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 11 is first and foremost a humanitarian tragedy that is difficult to comprehend. Over 10,000 people died during and in the immediate aftermath; more than 400,000 people lost their homes and 100-150,000 buildings were destroyed.

Poor communication holds up aid to Japan after quake and tsunami

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:16:00 +0200

Tokyo - Foreign relief aid was only trickling through to north-eastern Japan, two weeks after the area was devastated by a magnitude-9 earthquake and tsunami, due to poor coordination between authorities and donors, news reports said Tuesday. Foreign governments and organizations said their aid....

German Consumer Sentiment to Decline

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:12:00 +0200

German consumer sentiment is set to decline in April on the unrest in the Middle East and growing fears of inflation, market research group GfK said.

Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Update - Monday, March 28, 2011

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:11:00 +0200

A powerful 9.0-magnitude earthquake hit Japan on March 11 at 1446 local time (0546 GMT), unleashing massive tsunami waves that crashed into Japan’s northeastern coast of Honshu, the largest and main island of Japan, resulting in widespread damage and destruction.

Major League Baseball and players association commit $500,000 to UNICEF toward Japan relief effort

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:11:00 +0200

In-stadium fundraising drives will allow fans to join MLB and the MLBPA in offering additional support to the relief efforts. "Major League Baseball is proud to provide help to our friends, peers and all the citizens of Japan at this critical time of need," said Baseball Commissioner Allan H.

Update on Disaster Relief Efforts in Japan

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:11:00 +0200

Posted by Wilhelm Meierling | 03/03/11 3:24 PM EST | Related: Fundraising | Asia | Japan Immediately following the disaster, United Way began raising crucial funds needed for the Central Community Chest of Japan, part of the United Way worldwide network.

Japan finds highly toxic plutonium at radiation-leaking nuke plant (3)

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:53:00 +0200

Due to the escalating crisis at the power plant located 240 kilometers northeast of Tokyo, Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said Monday that residents living within the 20- kilometer evacuation zone around the stricken facility should not return home for the time being.

Plant workers scramble to prevent radioactive water from leaking

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:52:00 +0200

Workers at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant faced a difficult balancing act Tuesday as they struggled to keep reactors cool and prevent radioactive water from leaking into the ocean.

Plant restoration faces new challenge

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:46:00 +0200

TOKYO, March 29 (UPI) -- Workers at Japan's crisis-hit Fukushima nuclear plant Tuesday faced the challenge of preventing radioactive water from seeping out while keeping reactors cool. The discovery of plutonium in soil near the plant and other radiation...

Japan nuclear plant: plutonium found in Fukushima soil

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:39:00 +0200

Plutonium has been detected in soil samples taken from around the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant, reinforcing fears that the operator of the facility still does not have a firm grasp of scale of the problem.

Plutonium in soil at Fukushima 06:48 Japanese prime minister under pressure for not extending evacuation zone at nuclear plant

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:38:00 +0200

Plutonium was found in soil at the Fukushima nuclear complex today raising alarm over Japan's battle to contain the atomic crisis. Opposition MPs attacked Prime Minister Naoto Kan for his handling of the disaster and for not extending an evacuation zone around the plant.

Corrected: Japan finds plutonium in soil at nuclear plant

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:36:00 +0200

(Corrects paragraph 26 to show Kan defended his actions rather than apologised for them)

National › Nuclear agency can't confirm if radioactive water has overflowed from trenches

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:36:00 +0200

Radioactive water that has been filling up underground trenches connected to the crippled reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has not been confirmed to…

Prime Minister: Japan On 'Maximum Alert' Over Nuclear Crisis

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:33:00 +0200

Speaking to a parliament committee, Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan said the situation at the plant "continues to be unpredictable" and that the government "will tackle the problem while in a state of maximum alert."

Japan finds plutonium in soil at stricken nuclear plant

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:32:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Plutonium found in soil at the Fukushima nuclear complex heightened alarm on Tuesday over Japan's battle to contain the world's worst atomic crisis in 25 years, while opposition MPs attacked the prime minister for his handling of the disaster.

Japan govt mulls Tokyo Electric nationalisation - media

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:32:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - The Japanese government could discuss a possible nationalisation of Tokyo Electric Power among other options to deal with the operator of the plant at the centre of the country's nuclear disaster, a senior cabinet minister said on Tuesday.

Japan nuclear emergency: plutonium detected in Fukushima soil

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:24:00 +0200

Plutonium has been detected in soil samples taken from around the crippled Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant, reinforcing fears that the operator of the facility still does not have a firm grasp of scale of the problem.

Japan 'has no choice'

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:24:00 +0200

Japan has no choice but to keep pouring water into reactors at the Fukushima nuclear plant to limit a huge meltdown, despite fears it could cause radioactive leaks.

Japan on 'maximum alert' over nuclear leak

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:22:00 +0200

Japan is on maximum alert over a crippled nuclear plant where highly radioactive water has halted repair work and plutonium has been found in the soil.

Japan on 'maximum alert' over nuclear plant

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:22:00 +0200

Japan said Tuesday the government is on "maximum alert" over a crippled nuclear plant where highly radioactive water has halted repair work and plutonium has been found in the soil.

Two Koreas in talks on potential volcano threat

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:13:00 +0200

SEOUL: North and South Korea began talks Tuesday about a potential volcanic threat from the peninsula's highest mountain, in a rare moment of cooperation after months of confrontation.