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Five Japan insurers eye unhedged foreign bonds

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 01:33:00 +0200

TOKYO: Five Japanese life insurers say they may buy more unhedged foreign bonds, believing that the yen is likely to weaken and that the currency risks are low enough for them not to take on higher hedging costs, a stance that points to some potential support for the dollar.

After Quake in Japan, a Toyota Dealer Slowly Regains Its Footing

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 01:26:00 +0200

The Sendai Toyopet dealership’s recovery effort offers a glimpse into Japan’s broader quest for something like a return to normalcy.

Japan Minister of Defense highlights bilateral capabilities at Yokota

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 01:20:00 +0200

Japanese Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa visited to observe the capabilities of the Japanese Central Readiness Force.

Japan Utility President Stranded as Crisis Began

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 01:10:00 +0200

The Japanese government said it had bumped the president of the utility running Japan's stricken nuclear plant from a military-transport flight a few hours after a tsunami triggered an accident there, saying it needed the plane to fly supplies to the battered northeast.

Ghost town mute witness to n-scourge

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:46:00 +0200

Twenty-five years ago, the world's worst nuclear accident literally erupted at the Chernobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine, then part of the Soviet Union.

Christchurch relief housing inspired by history

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:36:00 +0200

Houses like those built last century inspired Jennian Homes' new places for Christchurch."We've gone right back to the way our grandparents built," said Nigel Smith, managing director of Jennian Homes Mid Canterbury, of the places...

Big Bang's G-Dragon Speaks Out Ahead of Japan Tour

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:33:00 +0200

Korean boy band Big Bang embark on a tour of Japan from May 10 to 18, taking in Osaka, Nagoya and Chiba. It is the first large-scale concert by Korean musicians in Japan since the deadly earthquake and tsunami hit the island. Some fervent fans of Big Bang have started a signature campaign...

Japan's royal couple visits disaster-stricken town

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 22:59:00 +0200

MINAMI-SANRIKU, Japan (AP) — Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visited Japan's tsunami-battered northeastern coast on Wednesday, offering encouragement to residents who lost homes and loved ones in last month's disaster. The deeply respected royal couple visited a school gymnasium where 200 people....

World figure skating championship opens in Moscow

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 22:36:00 +0200

Traditional Japanese music and tsunami pictures from Japan have opened this year’s world championship in figure skating in an arena in Moscow.

Earthquake Drill This Week in Midwest: Prudent or Silly? (LiveScience.com)

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 22:21:00 +0200

LiveScience.com - This week, nearly 3 million people across 11 states are gearing up for the Great Central U.S. Shakeout, a massive earthquake drill to commemorate the 200th anniversary later this year of a series of powerful earthquakes that downed trees and sent waves on the Mississippi River roaring over its banks.

Business › Mitsubishi Motors' annual profit more than triples

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 22:13:00 +0200

Mitsubishi Motors said Wednesday that its annual profit more than tripled, fueled by growth in emerging nations and the popularity of new models, but the…

Sports › Ishikawa to visit quake evacuation shelters

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 22:13:00 +0200

Golf star Ryo Ishikawa said Wednesday he is making arrangements to visit victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami living in evacuation shelters in…

Business › JR East's FY 2010 net profit dives 36.6%

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 22:13:00 +0200

East Japan Railway Co said Wednesday its group net profit for fiscal 2010 dived 36.6% from a year earlier to 76.22 billion yen due mainly…

Photographer documents emptiness, silence of Japan nuclear crisis

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 21:47:00 +0200

Canadian photographer Donald Weber has been documenting the long-term effects of the Chernobyl meltdown since 2005. Originally an architect, Weber came to photography as a freelancer for the international press. After years of drifting through the post-Soviet landscape, shooting from the perspective....

Nuclear watchdog groups slam New Mexico plutonium plan

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 21:35:00 +0200

Santa Fe, New Mexico (Reuters) - The U.S. government should rethink plans for a multi-billion dollar plutonium complex at Los Alamos after the recent nuclear catastrophe in Japan and the discovery of increased seismic risk in New Mexico, nuclear watchdog groups said.

Figure Skating: Chan sets new record to lead at World Championships

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 21:19:00 +0200

MOSCOW: Canada's Patrick Chan set a new world record in the men's short programme to take the early lead at the World Figure Skating Championships on Wednesday.

Japan DefMin highlights bilateral capabilities at Yokota

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 21:11:00 +0200

Japan Minister of Defense highlights bilateral capabilities at Yokota by Army Sgt. Karl V. Williams Joint Support Force Public Affairs 4/26/2011 - YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan (AFNS) -- Japanese Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa visited here April 23 to observe the capabilities of the Japanese Central Readiness Force and the U.

Japan quake reconstruction could take ten years

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 21:05:00 +0200

Yesterday an advisory panel to the Japanese government announced that it could take a decade to rebuild Japan after the 11 March earthquake and tsunami wiped out much of north-eastern Japan; the council said that the first three years alone would be devoted to building roads and erecting temporary....

Japanese app helps spread earthquake warning

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 21:05:00 +0200

After the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami ravaged Japan, hundreds of thousands of people have signed up for a new emergency warning app for their iPhones; when an earthquake is predicted to hit, the iPhone app, called Yure Kuru, will send out an alert and let subscribers know when the quake is....

KiwiSaver funds rise above disasters

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:53:00 +0200

KiwiSaver funds managed to overcome a series of local and foreign disasters - and some heavily negative market news - to perform strongly over the March quarter, Morningstar says.The investment research company, in releasing its...

Sports › Zico, Alcindo to turn out for Kashima in quake charity match

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:43:00 +0200

Kashima legends Zico and Alcindo are set to turn out for the Antlers in a charity match to mark the reopening of Kashima Stadium on…

Japan's credit rating could be cut following earthquake

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:00:00 +0200

Japan's efforts to recover from the earthquake and tsunami suffered a blow as the country was warned it is at a growing risk of seeing its credit rating cut.

Japan disaster's hidden danger: Asbestos

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:48:00 +0200

Activists have found the cancer-causing, fibrous material in the air and debris collected from the devastated northeastern coast of Japan.

ODPEM conducts tsunami exercise

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:29:00 +0200

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), recently carried out a tsunami-simulation exercise for the Caribbean, to raise awareness about the phenomenon and examine early warning signs..

Apple announces white iPhone, iPad 2 expansion

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:27:00 +0200

CUPERTINO, Calif. -- Apple said Wednesday that it will launch a white version of the iPhone 4 on Thursday.A white version of the device was originally announced last June, but technical issues ...

What Investors Can Learn From the VIX (U.S. News & World Report)

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:16:00 +0200

U.S. News & World Report - The market has been on a fairly steady upward trend this year, except for a stumble in mid-March following the devastating earthquake and ensuing tsunami in Japan. So far this year, the S&P 500 has returned about 7 percent, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average is up almost 9 percent.

Crisis bolsters unlikely Miyagi port-Tunisia ties

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:01:00 +0200

It was a weekday but the Tunisian Embassy in Tokyo resorted to a temporary closure — something it said it could not have done without the freedom that came with the Jasmine Revolution — because its entire staff wanted to travel to the Tohoku region to deliver warm meals and aid supplies to people who lost their loved ones, homes, jobs and more.

Carmakers eyeing weekend production

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:01:00 +0200

Japanese carmakers may shift some production to weekends this summer as they aim to cut power use by 25 percent to avoid blackouts stemming from the March 11 disaster. Toyota Motor Corp. and Nissan Motor Co. are among 12 carmakers considering the change, which will help automakers avoid a reduction....

Thai Airways targets reluctant customers

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:01:00 +0200

Japan is the single most important market for Thai Airways International, and despite the recent drop in customers due to the March 11 disasters, the carrier hopes to bring back customers to Japan as early as this summer with various promotional activities, according to executives of the firm who visited Tokyo earlier this week.

We hope Japan will courageously face the trial – Putin

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 18:33:00 +0200

Russia’s prime minister thanked the International Skating Union for choosing Moscow as the venue for the World Figure Skating Championship as he opened the world contest in the Russian capital.

Chan leads men's skating championships

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 18:29:00 +0200

MOSCOW, April 27 (UPI) -- Canadian skater Patrick Chan set a world record Wednesday and leads the men's short program at the 2011 World Figure Skating Championships in Moscow.

iPad 2 hits SA this week

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 18:25:00 +0200

Apple has announced that the iPad 2 will go on sale in SA, Japan, Singapore and other countries this week.

The new Tokyo six weeks later

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 18:16:00 +0200

A friend of mine went home to the United States shortly before the March 11 quake. When he came back in early April, he complained that we had lied when we assured him that Tokyo was OK. The escalators weren't running, subway stations were dimly lit, and he couldn't find his favorite foods at the store.

Economy feels the effects

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 18:16:00 +0200

The government in its monthly report released in mid-April downgraded its basic assessment of the Japanese economy for the first time in six months. It said the March 11 catastrophe is causing downward pressure on exports, production and consumption. Although there is a view that the economy will....

Fukushima Meltdown May Mean Tighter Rules for Spent Nuclear Fuel in U.S.

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:49:00 +0200

Japan's nuclear plant crisis with the radioactivity contamination from spent fuel pools is likely to put an overdue spotlight on stalemated U.S. policies for managing reactor fuel, authors of a Massachusetts Institute of Technology report on the nuclear fuel cycle said yesterday. [More]

iPad 2 hits Japan, other countries, this week (AFP)

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:43:00 +0200

AFP - Apple announced on Wednesday that the iPad 2 will go on sale in Japan, Singapore, South Korea and other countries this week.

Nuclear psychology: why don’t the Japanese look upset?

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:33:00 +0200

No tears, no moaning. Photographs of stupified Japanese people in the middle of ruined buildings following the earthquake with a magnitude 8.9 on 11 March were more reminiscent of the restraint of the samurai than Edvard Munch’s infamous European painting, The Scream.

Asbestos, Japan tsunami's other hidden danger

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:15:00 +0200

Cancer-causing material found in the air and debris but threat overshadowed by contamination from nuclear plant

Plant shutdown sends small production firms scrambling

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:51:00 +0200

When the Japanese earthquake cut off the world’s only source of a key model of Sony tapes, hoarding and high prices quickly followed

Japan imperial couple visit tsunami zone (AFP)

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:39:00 +0200

AFP - Japan's imperial couple on Wednesday made their first visit to the country's tsunami-ravaged northeast, where they were cheered by hundreds of elated well-wishers.

White iPhone 4 debuts around the world April 28

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:53:00 +0200

Following the massive tragedy in Japan, Apple's retail stores were said to have become a rallying point for citizens.

Sharp annual profit more than quadruples

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:51:00 +0200

TOKYO -; Sharp said its annual profit more than quadrupled due to brisk demand for liquid crystal display screens but warned the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan last month will have a ...

Japan's imperial couple visit tsunami-hit town

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:44:00 +0200

Japan’s imperial couple have again visited their country’s north-east coast to offer their condolences to those affected by last month’s earthquake and tsunami. Emperior Akihito and Empress Michiko were given a tour of Minami-Sanriku, a town 400 kilometres from Tokyo that was devastated by the tsunami.

JAPAN - Tsunami, after the tears the population begins a new chapter, thanks to solidarity

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:22:00 +0200

In quake-hit areas aid centers spread, through the work of volunteers from all over Japan. The main lines of communication with Tokyo reopened. At Easter, the chancellor of the diocese of Sendai recalls the aid of the Catholics and closeness to the victims of the tragedy.

Sharp annual profit more than quadruples (AP)

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:06:00 +0200

AP - Sharp said its annual profit more than quadrupled due to brisk demand for liquid crystal display screens but warned the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan last month will have a "broad" impact on its business.

Photographer documents emptiness, silence of Japan nuclear crisis

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:00:00 +0200

Japanese threatened by asbestos

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:44:00 +0200

Japan's earthquake and tsunami has caused a health risk overshadowed by contamination from a leaking nuclear plant: the odourless and nearly invisible threat of asbestos.

Sudan: Nation Praises Support of Japan International Cooperation Agency

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:42:00 +0200

The Minister of International Cooperation Yousif Al-Degar, has praised the government of Japan for its support to Sudan as well as the projects being implemented by Japan International Cooperation Agency in the fields of water, education, health, environment, and infrastructuresIn a meeting held....

Iran, Japan call for enhanced ties

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:09:00 +0200

TEHRAN - Iran\s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Rahimi has called for stronger ties with Japan, noting that Tehran and Tokyo can cooperate in various fields.

Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko visit survivors of earthquake, tsunami

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:04:00 +0200

Emperor Akihito of Japan and Empress Michiko have for the first time visited the city of Sendai, in the Miyagi prefecture, which was the worst hit by the tsunami wave in March this year. The royal couple went to find out about living conditions in makeshift abodes in the areas where thousands of locals still lack housing.

Asbestos, Japan tsunami's other hidden danger (AP)

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:03:00 +0200

AP - Inside the chunks of slate and wallboard smashed and scattered by Japan's tsunami hides a health risk that has been overshadowed by contamination from a leaking nuclear plant: the odorless and nearly invisible threat of asbestos.

Japan royal couple visit tsunami-hit town

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:01:00 +0200

Emperor Akihito makes his first visit to disaster-hit area as prime minister comes under fire over lack of housing for evacuees Japan's emperor has made his first visit to the area that bore the full force of last month's earthquake and tsunami , as the government admitted it was struggling to....

Canon Eases Concerns Around HP's Laser Printer Business: Analyst

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:58:00 +0200

Barclays Capital said Canon Inc.'s (NYSE: CAJ) outlook for 2011 seems like a positive sign for Hewlett-Packard Co.'s (NYSE: HPQ) laser printer business.

Radiation worries sushi consumers

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:58:00 +0200

The owner of a Charlottetown sushi bar is responding to concerns from consumers about food from Japan in the wake of the nuclear disaster there.

Once tsunami-devastated airport.. Now symbol of hope, recovery

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:54:00 +0200

By Miyoko Ishigami (with photos) SENDAI, Japan, April 27 (KUNA) -- Since it partially resumed domestic flight operations on April 13, Sendai Airport has become a symbol of hope and recovery in the disaster-stricken northern Japan. The commercial operations at Sendai Airport, just 1 km from the....

Japan spreads rare earth risk

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:50:00 +0200

China's already tightening curbs on exports of rare earths, materials essential to many high-technology products, came to a head in 2010 with a brief de facto ban on their sale to Japan. Aware of the supply risks, Japan's leading companies were already seeking alternative sources. - Cindy Hurst

Sharp annual profit more than quadruples

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:32:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Sharp said its annual profit more than quadrupled due to brisk demand for liquid crystal display screens but warned the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan last month will have a "broad" impact on its business. Osaka-based Sharp Corp. said Wednesday that its net profit for the fiscal year ended March 31 surged 341 percent to 19.

Japan emperor sees quake-hit port

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:31:00 +0200

Japan's imperial couple pay their first visit to parts of the north-east coast worst affected by the 11 March earthquake and tsunami.

S&P's Japan Outlook Negative

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:25:00 +0200

Standard & Poor's cut the outlook on its long-term rating on Japan to negative, on concern the fiscal situation may deteriorate following the country's massive earthquake.

Asbestos, Japan tsunami's other hidden danger

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:18:00 +0200

Activists have found the cancer-causing, fibrous material in the air and debris collected from the devastated northeastern coast.

TEPCO female worker exposed to high radiation

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:46:00 +0200

TOKYO: A woman working at Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear plant received radiation at over three times the legal limit for females over a three-month period, the plant's operator said Wednesday.

Special: Three Years After Wenchuan

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:33:00 +0200

Stroll along a fancy lane, stop by a bistro, pour yourself a glass of Champagne and bathe in the sunshine. This is how you will soon spend a day if you visit Bailu, a town severely damaged by the 8.0 earthquake that struck Sichuan province on May 12, 2008.

Japan imperial couple offers solace to disaster survivors

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:22:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters Life!) - Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko met and chatted with survivors of last month's massive earthquake and tsunami on Wednesday, offering comfort and solace in a role that has helped keep the country's ancient monarchy relevant in modern times.

Asbestos, Japan tsunami's other hidden danger

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:46:00 +0200

SENDAI, Japan (AP) — Inside the chunks of slate and wallboard smashed and scattered by Japan's tsunami hides a health risk that has been overshadowed by contamination from a leaking nuclear plant: the odorless and nearly invisible threat of asbestos. Activists have found the cancer-causing, fibrous....

Radiation Readings at Fukushima Plant Rise to Highest in Crisis

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:44:00 +0200

April 27 (Bloomberg) -- Radiation readings at Japan’s Fukushima Dai-Ichi station rose to the highest since an earthquake and tsunami knocked out cooling systems, impeding efforts to contain ...

Mitsubishi Motors annual profit more than triples (AP)

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:29:00 +0200

AP - Mitsubishi Motors' annual profit more than tripled, fueled by growth in emerging nations and the popularity of new models, but the automaker said its earnings outlook is clouded by uncertainty after Japan's earthquake and tsunami.

Japan's royal couple visits disaster-stricken town (AP)

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:29:00 +0200

AP - Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visited Japan's tsunami-battered northeastern coast on Wednesday, offering encouragement to residents who lost homes and loved ones in last month's disaster.

Japan's royal couple visits disaster-stricken town

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:13:00 +0200

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visited Japan's tsunami-battered northeastern coast on Wednesday, offering encouragement to residents who lost homes and loved ones in last month's disaster.

Mitsubishi Motors annual profit more than triples

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:08:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Mitsubishi Motors' annual profit more than tripled, fueled by growth in emerging nations and the popularity of new models, but the automaker said its earnings outlook is clouded by uncertainty after Japan's earthquake and tsunami. Tokyo-based Mitsubishi Motors Corp.

07:27 on 27 April, 2011 UTC

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:01:00 +0200

Toyota Australia says impact of Japan earthquake affecting Samoa Posted at 07:26 on 27 April, 2011 UTC Toyota Australia says the impact of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami on its vehicle production is affecting its parts suppliers in Samoa, where 800 employees of Yazaki Samoa have had their work hours cut by up to half.

Japan's royal couple visits disaster-stricken town

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:52:00 +0200

Japan's royal couple visit earthquake zone as rebuilding continues

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:28:00 +0200

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visited Japan’s north-eastern coast today, offering encouragement to residents who lost homes and loved ones in last month’s earthquake and tsunami.

Royal couple visit quake victims

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:15:00 +0200

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko have visited Japan's north-eastern coast, offering encouragement to residents who lost homes and loved ones in last month's earthquake and tsunami.

South Koreans rethink Japan earthquake aid

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:08:00 +0200

South Koreans put aside their bitterness and generously donated to the earthquake and tsunami victims. But after Japan made a couple of moves that angered the Koreans, the goodwill began evaporating.For two decades, the weekly protest has come as sure as the changing seasons: a handful of graying....

ISU president lauds Moscow's preparations for figure skating champs

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:04:00 +0200

Moscow deserves a ";gold medal"; for preparing the 2011 World Figure Skating Championships within a record short time, President of the International Skating Union Ottavio Cinquanta told Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin on Tuesday.

Royal couple visit quake victims

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:00:00 +0200

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko have visited Japan's north-eastern coast, offering encouragement to residents who lost homes and loved ones in last month's earthquake and tsunami.

Royal couple visit quake victims

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 08:58:00 +0200

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko have visited Japan's north-eastern coast, offering encouragement to residents who lost homes and loved ones in last month's earthquake and tsunami.

Japanese royal couple visit quake victims

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 08:57:00 +0200

4/27/2011 - 7:15:09 AM Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visited Japan’s north-eastern coast today, offering encouragement to residents who lost homes and loved ones in last month’s earthquake and tsunami. The royal couple visited a school gymnasium where 200 people live in the town of Minami-Sanriku, 250 miles northeast of Tokyo.

Royal couple visit quake victims

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 08:57:00 +0200

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko have visited Japan's north-eastern coast, offering encouragement to residents who lost homes and loved ones in last month's earthquake and tsunami.

Royal couple visit quake victims

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 08:55:00 +0200

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko have visited Japan's north-eastern coast, offering encouragement to residents who lost homes and loved ones in last month's earthquake and tsunami.

Japan's debt rating outlook downgraded

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 08:50:00 +0200

Uncertainty over Japan's fiscal situation as it rebuilds after last month's earthquake and tsunami led Standard & Poor's to change its outlook on the country's long-term debt rating from stable to negative.

Royal couple visit quake victims

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 08:31:00 +0200

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko have visited Japan's north-eastern coast, offering encouragement to residents who lost homes and loved ones in last month's earthquake and tsunami.

UPDATE2: S&P cuts outlook on Japan sovereign debt amid impact from earthquake

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 08:29:00 +0200

Standard & Poor's on Wednesday cut its outlook on Japanese sovereign debt ratings to ''negative'' for a possible future downgrade, warning of a likely increase in the nation's fiscal deficits due to the emergency spending following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. The U.S.

Royal couple visit quake victims

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 08:23:00 +0200

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko have visited Japan's north-eastern coast, offering encouragement to residents who lost homes and loved ones in last month's earthquake and tsunami.

US Steel narrows 1Q loss (AP)

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 07:55:00 +0200

AP - United States Steel Corp. believes business will improve in the second quarter, as the recovering global economy sparks more demand for steel.

Japan's debt outlook downgraded

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 07:50:00 +0200

Standard & Poor's has cut Japan's sovereign rating outlook to negative saying high reconstruction costs will increase debt.

Japan's earthquake to impact Asia significantly: Standard Chartered chief economist

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 07:49:00 +0200

The Japanese earthquake will impact Asia in terms of international trade, foreign direct investment and supply chains, Gerald Lyons said lately at Asia House in London. "Small and open economies in Asia are incredibly volatile and always more exposed to any shocks," said Lyons, adding Singapore,....

S&P's Japan Outlook Goes Negative

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 07:48:00 +0200

Standard & Poor's cut the outlook on its long-term rating on Japan to negative, on concern the fiscal situation may deteriorate following the country's massive earthquake.

US Steel narrows 1Q loss

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 07:42:00 +0200

United States Steel Corp. believes business will improve in the second quarter, as the recovering global economy sparks more demand for steel. The nation's largest steelmaker on Tuesday forecast higher prices and stabilizing raw materials costs in the second quarter.

S&P downgrades outlook on Japan's debt

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 07:27:00 +0200

Ratings agency changes Japan's long-term debt outlook from stable to negative. Aftermath of earthquake and tsunami could slow economy and boost debt, Standard and Poor's says.

Business › S&P downgrades Japan's debt rating to negative

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 06:59:00 +0200

Uncertainty over Japan's fiscal situation as it rebuilds after last month's earthquake and tsunami prompted Standard & Poor's to change its outlook on the country's…

World › Legless Philippine blast victim sends message of hope to Japan

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 06:59:00 +0200

A 24-year-old Filipino woman who lost both legs in a grenade attack last year in Manila has urged victims of last month's catastrophic earthquake and…

Japan's Edano: will work to keep trust in government bonds

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 06:18:00 +0200

27 Apr 2011 02:27 Source: reuters // Reuters April 27 (Reuters) - Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said on Wednesday that the government would work to maintain trust in Japanese government bonds, after credit agency Standard and Poor's lowered the outlook for Japan's sovereign rating to negative.

Tepco Chief Stranded as Crisis Began

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 06:17:00 +0200

Japan said it had bumped the president of the utility running its stricken nuclear plant from a military-transport flight a few hours after a tsunami triggered an accident there, saying it needed the plane to fly supplies to the battered northeast.

Asian stocks up after Wall Street rally

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 06:07:00 +0200

BANGKOK -; Asian stocks headed upward Wednesday after strong corporate earnings and rising consumer confidence sent Wall Street stocks to their highest levels in nearly three years. ...

S&P downgrades outlook on Japan's debt rating

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 05:59:00 +0200

TOKYO: Standard & Poor's says it has downgraded its outlook on Japan's debt rating to negative.

S&P changes outlook on Japan's debt rating

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 05:47:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Uncertainty over Japan's fiscal situation as it rebuilds after last month's earthquake and tsunami prompted Standard & Poor's to change its outlook on the country's long-term debt rating from stable to negative, the ratings agency said Wednesday. Standard & Poor's stressed that its sovereign credit ratings on the world's No.

S.&P. Downgrades Japan's Outlook to Negative

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 05:38:00 +0200

The ratings agency cited the damage from the devastating earthquake and tsunami in March, estimating that reconstruction costs were likely to reach as high as 50 trillion yen, or $612.6 billion.

National › Emperor, empress visit disaster-hit Miyagi area

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 05:29:00 +0200

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko paid their first visit to northeastern Japan on Wednesday since the March 11 mega earthquake and tsunami devastated the Tohoku…

Politics › Tax relief measures enacted for disaster victims

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 05:29:00 +0200

A package of tax relief measures was enacted Wednesday for victims of the massive March 11 earthquake and tsunami that chiefly hit northeastern Japan, the…

Death toll reaches 14,435 from great quake-tsunami in Japan

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 05:29:00 +0200

The National Police Agency said on Tuesday that the March 11 earthquake and tsunami have left 14,435 people dead and 11,601 others unaccounted for in Japan by 04:00 p. m. local time. In Miyagi Prefecture, 8,702 people were killed, while the figure for Iwate Prefecture was 4216.

Feature: Long road ahead for Japan's earthquake evacuees

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 05:29:00 +0200

The Japanese government is facing the monumental task of providing temporary living accommodation for about 130,000 people who have been displaced by last month's devastating earthquake and tsunami and are still living in evacuation centers. Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan said Tuesday his....

Ford's Taiwan subsidiary promises delivery amid suspension

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 05:00:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Ford Lio Ho Motor Co. said yesterday that its temporary production suspension announced by its U.S. parent company, Ford Motor Co., will not affect any deliveries.

Defense Ministry publishes comic book on ROC Armed Forces history

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 05:00:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Taiwan's military yesterday released its first-ever comic book on the history of the Republic of China Armed Forces to promote public awareness of the country's national defense forces among youngsters.

Japan's tech giant Canon records Q1 operating profit decline of 5 percent

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 05:00:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japanese high-tech giant Canon said Tuesday its business outlook was “extremely uncertain” as it announced profits fell in the first quarter after last month's earthquake and tsunami hit production.

Honda, Toyota cut production in India on parts shortages

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 05:00:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Honda's India unit will halve auto production because of a shortage of components following the March tsunami in Japan, while Toyota Motor Corp. is cutting production by 70 percent.

Coach Q3 income boosted by strong demand in N. America

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 05:00:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Luxury bag maker Coach's third-quarter net income rose 18 percent as higher demand in North America helped offset a US$20 million hit to its revenue from Japan's tsunami and earthquake.

Toyota cutting production at 2 plants for 3 days

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 05:00:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Toyota executives in Brazil and Argentina say they are cutting production at two assembly plants for three days because they haven't gotten enough parts from Japan due to the recent earthquake and tsunami.

Rebuild could take a decade

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 04:36:00 +0200

japan tsunami IT COULD take up to a decade to rebuild towns and cities flattened by last month’s earthquake and tsunami in north-east Japan. About 13,000 people were killed, and ...

Coca-Cola profit misses estimates

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 04:36:00 +0200

ATLANTA: Coca-Cola Co., the world's largest soft-drink maker, posted first-quarter profit that fell short of analysts' projections as earthquake damage squeezed margins in Japan and total ...

HEALTH: Fukushima, Chernobyl Raise Questions about WHO's Role

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 04:17:00 +0200

The nuclear disaster in Fukushima, Japan and the 25th anniversary of the catastrophe in the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine have thrown into relief contradictions in the role played by the World Health Organisation, which civil society organisations have spent years pointing out.

Japan's PM thanks S'pore for disaster aid

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 03:04:00 +0200

SINGAPORE - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan (picture) yesterday extended heartfelt thanks to the Government and the people of Singapore for sending cash donations and emergency supplies, and for the deployment of search specialists and search dogs in the...

With cabbages held aloft and cows in tow, farmers launch protest

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 03:04:00 +0200

TOKYO - Angry farmers took two cows to Tokyo yesterday, shouting and punching the air in a protest to demand compensation for products contaminated by radiation spewing from Japan's crippled nuclear plant. The 200 farmers from northeastern...

POINT OF VIEW/ Robert Dujarric: Opening Japan while the West embraces 'sakoku'

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 03:02:00 +0200

As most Japanese know, a high proportion of the victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake and ensuing tsunami were elderly. This reflected the particular demography of the destroyed districts and the greater vulnerability of slow-moving senior citizens to an advancing ocean wave.

With Tokyo Collection shows canceled, designers hold events for 'hope'

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 03:02:00 +0200

Although this year's events for the Tokyo Collection of 2011/2012 fall and winter fashions were canceled in the wake of the Great East Japan Earthquake, designers based in the metropolis rallied to offer "new hope" for recovery. Many found ways to present their collections on the Internet or by....

Medvedev calls for tightening of nuclear safety rules

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 02:58:00 +0200

RUSSIAN President Dmitry Medvedev called on the world community to tighten safety rules at nuclear plants and tell the truth when there were accidents like those at Chernobyl and Fukushima.

On one's guard

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 02:26:00 +0200

The recent earthquakes in Southwest China and Japan have given preparedness a new urgency in schools across the nation. Yang Jianxiang of China Features reports.

Crisis may see Toyota losing world No. 1 spot

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 01:54:00 +0200

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

Japan Foundry Rebuilds; Orders Scarce

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 01:51:00 +0200

Iwaki Diecast spent six weeks getting its plant in northeastern Japan back to near full capacity after the quake. Now it faces a new problem: waiting for customers to get back on their feet.

Closer cooperation on environmental protection among China, Japan, ROK needed

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 01:42:00 +0200

Hangzhou. Delegations from China, Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Monday called for a closer cooperation on disaster relief and environmental protection among the three countries, Xinhua informed. At the 6th Session of the Northeast Asia Trilateral Forum in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang....

Asian shares mixed ahead of earnings season

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 01:39:00 +0200

HONG KONG: Asian stocks were mixed in quiet trade on Monday as dealers locked in profits from recent gains while two of the region’s major markets were closed. Tokyo’s Nikkei ended 0.11 percent, or 10.25 points, lower at 9,671.96 and Shanghai fell 1.51 percent, or 45.57 points, to 2,964.95. Seoul rose 0.

Japan launches massive search for tsunami victims

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 01:36:00 +0200

SHICHIGAHAMAMACHI, Japan | Soldiers prodded marshy ground with slender poles and cleared mounds of rubble by hand Monday as 25,000 troops mounted Japan's largest search yet for the bodies of nearly 12,000 people missing in last month's earthquake and tsunami. The operation was the third intensive military search since the .

Thousands of tsunami victims undiscovered as clean-up crews are forced to slow down

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 01:25:00 +0200

Tens of thousands of bodies remain undiscovered in the north of Japan because clean-up crews are being pressured to locate people's possessions rather than clear quake debris.

Toyota's Japan output plunges

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 01:21:00 +0200

This news was brought to you by www.7days.ae Toyota's car production in Japan plummeted a staggering 62.7 per cent last month to its lowest level in 35 years - due to a parts supply crunch following the country’s earthquake and tsunami. Toyota, the world's top-selling automaker last year, said its....

Japan Redoubles Its Search Effort

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 01:21:00 +0200

Hundreds of soldiers and police fanned out across Rikuzentakata, as authorities redoubled efforts to recover the bodies of thousands still missing along Japan's northeast coast after the disaster.

Japanese Troops Scour Coast for Missing Bodies

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 01:08:00 +0200

Almost 25,000 troops fanned out along Japan's devastated northeast coast Monday in a grim search for some of the thousands of bodies still missing since a March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Dozens of aircraft, boats and navy divers took part in the two-day search, the third and most intensiv...

GTA TeleGuam Customers Save $26,000 on Japan Relief Calls, Text Messages

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:45:00 +0200

(PR-inside.com) GTA TeleGuam customers saved more than $26,000 in free international calls and text messages from Guam to Japan in the month after the devastating earthquake and tsunami. As an added goodwill gesture, Advantage Partners : http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.

Ford idles plants in Taiwan, China and South Africa

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:32:00 +0200

DETROIT (Reuters) - The Ford Motor Co (F.N) will idle plants in Taiwan, China and South Africa beginning this week due to the shortage of parts from Japan after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, ...

South Koreans rethink Japan earthquake aid

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:30:00 +0200

Toyota set to lose crown as worlds largest automaker

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:28:00 +0200

Toyota Motor Co is set to lose its crown as the world's largest automaker after Japan's earthquake and nuclear disaster slashed local output by almost two-thirds in March.

Opposition wins by-election in latest blow to Japan PM

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:28:00 +0200

The ruling Democratic Party of Japan lost a parliamentary seat in local elections, the latest blow to PM Naoto Kan as pressure mounts over his handling of last month's earthquake and tsunami.

New search begins for Japan tsunami victims

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:24:00 +0200

Mark Willacy, Tokyo Last Updated: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:30:00 +1000 Japan has begun a new search for bodies that were swept into the Pacific Ocean by the devastating tsunami. For the first time workers dressed in protective suits have entered the sealed-off area around the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant.

Lifestyle › Careful search for mementos slows rebuilding

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:23:00 +0200

Sakuji Funayama watched intently as a giant steel claw tore chunks off the remains of his two-story home, ripped open like a dollhouse by last…

Japan disasters hit Toyota, Honda production

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:22:00 +0200

PRODUCTION at Toyota, Honda and Nissan plunged after Japan’s earthquake and tsunami, leading to a boom in second-hand sales.

US markets retreat from three-year highs as surprises dry up

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:10:00 +0200

US stock markets retreated from three-year highs after the first day's trading back from a long weekend in America failed to deliver any tasty surprises for investors.

Kozuka 1st in qualifying at world championships

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MOSCOW -- It seemed only fitting that when the World Figure Skating Championships finally got under way, a Japanese skater was atop the standings.Takahiko Kozuka easily won the men's ...

Toyota production slumps in Japan

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

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

Kremlin head wants new nuclear rules post-Chernobyl

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 23:57:00 +0200

CHERNOBYL, Ukraine (Reuters) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, speaking at the site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in Ukraine, called on Tuesday for new world rules to be drawn up on safety at nuclear plants.

Coach 3Q boosted by China, N. American demand (AP)

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 23:36:00 +0200

AP - Luxury handbag maker Coach's third-quarter net income rose 18 percent as higher demand in North America and China helped offset an estimated $20 million hit to its revenue from Japan's tsunami and earthquake.

National › Research whaling starts in waters off Hokkaido

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 23:28:00 +0200

Three boats left the port of Kushiro, Hokkaido, Tuesday for what the government calls research whaling in the spring season. Usually, spring research whaling is…

National › Quake-hit local authorities place limits on volunteer numbers

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 23:28:00 +0200

Nearly 90% of volunteer-staffed disaster relief operation centers in severely affected Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures are limiting their intake of volunteers due in part…

Technology › Canon profit drops 2.4%

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 23:28:00 +0200

Canon said its first quarter profit dropped slightly on costs from an acquisition and Tuesday warned that full year earnings would take a hit from…

Business › Panasonic eyes introduction of summertime working hours

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 23:28:00 +0200

Panasonic Corp is considering introducing summertime working hours for its 100,000 group employees this year to limit electricity consumption, company officials said Tuesday. Under the…

Business › Nissan to limit Japan output due to parts shortage

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 21:57:00 +0200

Nissan Motor Co says its auto production in Japan will be severely limited until the end of May due to parts shortages following the March…

Business › Daiwa Securities plunges into red in FY 2010

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 21:57:00 +0200

Daiwa Securities Group Inc plunged into the red in fiscal 2010 as its earnings deteriorated on foreign exchange market fluctuations amid the European debt crisis…

Japan says Fukushima different from Chernobyl

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 21:35:00 +0200

TOKYO: Japan said on Tuesday, the 25th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, that its six-week-old Fukushima nuclear crisis was "different in nature" from the events in Ukraine.

Media Decoder: Aflac Finds Its New Duck on the ... Web

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 21:21:00 +0200

A Minnesota radio executive who auditioned online has been selected by Aflac to provide the voice of its duck character in commercials.

Kremlin head wants new nuclear rules post-Chernobyl

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 21:16:00 +0200

26 Apr 2011 18:09 Source: reuters // Reuters * Medvedev makes call for new rules at Chernobyl ceremony * 1986 explosion spread radiation across Europe * World marks anniversary as Japan struggles with Fukushima * Scientists say studies of health effects are fragmentary (Updates with statement from....

US Steel narrows 1Q loss

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 21:11:00 +0200

PITTSBURGH (AP) — United States Steel Corp. believes business will improve in the second quarter, as the recovering global economy sparks more demand for steel. The nation's largest steelmaker on Tuesday forecast higher prices and stabilizing raw materials costs in the second quarter.

Medvedev wants new nuclear rules post-Chernobyl

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 21:01:00 +0200

CHERNOBYL, Ukraine, April 26 (Reuters) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, speaking at the site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in Ukraine, called on Tuesday for new world rules to be drawn up on safety at nuclear plants.

Kremlin head wants new nuclear rules post-Chernobyl (Reuters)

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 20:30:00 +0200

Reuters - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, speaking at the site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in Ukraine, called Tuesday for new world rules to be drawn up on safety at nuclear plants.

Kremlin head wants new nuclear rules post-Chernobyl

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 20:29:00 +0200

CHERNOBYL, Ukraine (Reuters) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, speaking at the site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in Ukraine, called Tuesday for new world rules to be drawn up on safety at nuclear plants.

National › Japan to check for radioactive contamination in livestock grass

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

The government plans to check for radioactive contamination in grass for livestock in the eastern half of Japan to prevent contaminated beef or milk from…

Rebuilding Japan's disaster-hit towns may take a decade

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 20:21:00 +0200

(Adds farmers' protest) By Shinichi Saoshiro TOKYO, April 26 (Reuters) - The reconstruction of Japanese towns and cities devastated by a deadly earthquake and tsunami last month could take a decade, an advisory panel to the government tasked with coming up with a blueprint for rebuilding said on Tuesday.

World title up for grabs in Moscow after long delay

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 20:11:00 +0200

After a one-month wait following the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, the 2011 world championships originally scheduled for Tokyo are under way in Moscow. Prior to the catastrophe, Miki Ando looked like the favorite to win her second world title, having enjoyed an outstanding season that saw her win....

Nuke plants' backups fall way short

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 20:11:00 +0200

Most nuclear reactors in Japan would fail to achieve a stable condition in the event that all regular power sources are lost, even though plant operators have prepared new backup power sources as well as electric generators amid the crisis at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant, according to utility industry sources.

Spring whaling off Hokkaido starts

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 20:11:00 +0200

Three boats left the port of Kushiro, Hokkaido, Tuesday for what the government calls research whaling in the spring. Usually, the spring hunt is conducted off Ayukawa port in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, but it has been switched to Kushiro, the base for autumn whaling, as Ayukawa port was damaged by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

Foes slam Kan but offer nil

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 20:11:00 +0200

Prime Minister Naoto Kan faced more pressure Tuesday from his own ruling party as well as opposition parties to resign amid the pressing national tasks of bringing the nuclear crisis under control and rebuilding the Tohoku region struck by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, but no successor name or alternative disaster response was floated.

Chilean scallop farms devastated by tsunami (AFP)

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 19:59:00 +0200

AFP - Thousands of miles from the shores of Japan across the Pacific Ocean, Chilean shellfish farmers are facing an uncertain future after a giant wave traveled the seas and washed away their scallop beds.

Japan's carmakers face bigger quake hit

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 19:53:00 +0200

Car production in Japan will continue to face major disruptions from last month's earthquake and tsunami. Toyota has revealed it lost almost…

Eurostar delays after French thieves steal copper signal cables from high-speed tracks

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 19:27:00 +0200

The theft of around 800 metres of signalling cable from tracks in northern France caused delays to the cross-channel service, as well as high-speed TGV and Thalys trains.

Ford idles plants in Taiwan, China, SA

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 19:16:00 +0200

The Ford Motor Company will idle plants in Taiwan, China and South Africa beginning this week due to the shortage of parts from Japan after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, the company said on Monday. All three plants, one each in Taiwan, China and South Africa, were scheduled to be shut later,....

US Steel narrows 1Q loss

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:44:00 +0200

Eurostar delays after French thieves steal copper signal cables from high-speed tracks

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:22:00 +0200

The theft of around 800 metres of signalling cable from tracks in northern France caused delays to the cross-channel service, as well as high-speed TGV and Thalys trains.

Japan: Pressures on Prime Minister Increase

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:03:00 +0200

26 de abril de 2011, 10:43 Tokyo, Apr 26 (Prensa Latina) Lawmakers of the opposition and the ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) are pressing Prime Minister Naoto Kan to resign over what they say is his unsatisfactory handling of the crisis produced by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

A trilateral achievement

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:49:00 +0200

No doubt many hands make light work. If neighbors in the region - Korea, China and Japan - can form a united front on important issues, there are many areas where they can generate a synergy effect, particularly when it’s about coping with common threats.

Consumer Confidence Index rises in April (AP)

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:25:00 +0200

AP - Americans' concerns about jobs and inflation eased somewhat in April, pushing the Consumer Confidence Index higher.

Consumer Confidence Index rises in April

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:23:00 +0200

Americans' concerns about jobs and inflation eased somewhat in April, pushing the Consumer Confidence Index higher.

Tateyama Alpine route opens for season

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:16:00 +0200

TOYAMA, Japan - A sightseeing route running through the Tateyama mountain range in the Northern Alps in central Japa...

Coca-Cola Profit Falls Short, Hurt by Japan's Disasters

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:57:00 +0200

reported Tuesday first-quarter earnings that fell short of analysts' estimates as the earthquake and tsunami weakened demand for its products in ...

Coca-Cola profit misses on expenses, earthquake

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:51:00 +0200

Coca-Cola Co's quarterly profit missed Wall Street estimates by a penny, hurt by the Japan earthquake and the timing of marketing expenses, and its shares fell 1.7 percent in premarket trading.

Japan's PM thanks S'pore for assistance following quake

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:47:00 +0200

SINGAPORE : Tokyo has thanked Singapore for its assistance following the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan last month.

Fears Fukushima crisis will worsen as world remembers Chernobyl

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:38:00 +0200

While TEPCO is removing contaminated water from reactor 2 of the troubled Fukushima-1 nuclear plant and after successful tests has started spraying resin to prevent the spread of radioactive dust, experts fear...

Rebuilding Japan's disaster-hit towns may take a decade

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:35:00 +0200

The reconstruction of Japanese towns and cities devastated by a deadly earthquake and tsunami last month could take a decade, an advisory panel says.

Rebuilding Japan's disaster-hit towns may take a decade (Reuters)

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:24:00 +0200

Reuters - The reconstruction of Japanese towns and cities devastated by a deadly earthquake and tsunami last month could take a decade, an advisory panel to the government tasked with coming up with a blueprint for rebuilding said on Tuesday.

Kremlin chief wants new nuclear rules post-Chernobyl

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:22:00 +0200

Rebuilding Japan's disaster-hit towns may take a decade

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:57:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - The reconstruction of Japanese towns and cities devastated by a deadly earthquake and tsunami last month could take a decade, an advisory panel to the government tasked with coming up with a blueprint for rebuilding said on Tuesday.

Rebuilding Japan's disaster-hit towns may take a decade

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:57:00 +0200

Minmetals Drops Bid for Equinox

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:33:00 +0200

China's Minmetals Resources withdrew its $6.6 billion offer for Equinox Minerals, after the copper miner agreed to a higher price from Canada's Barrick Gold.

Toyota sees a slow return to ‘normal’

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:27:00 +0200

Toyota's global car production, disrupted by parts shortages from Japan's earthquake and tsunami, won't return to normal until November or December.

Rebuilding Japan's disaster-hit towns may take a decade

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:26:00 +0200

The reconstruction of Japanese towns and cities devastated by a deadly earthquake and tsunami last month could take a decade.

Kremlin chief wants new nuclear rules post-Chernobyl

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:26:00 +0200

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, speaking at the site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in Ukraine, called on Tuesday for new world rules to be drawn up on safety at nuclear plants.

Coach 3Q boosted by strong N. American demand

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:24:00 +0200

NEW YORK (AP) — Luxury handbag maker Coach's third-quarter net income rose 18 percent as higher demand in North America helped offset an estimated $20 million hit to its revenue from Japan's tsunami and earthquake. The results Coach reported Tuesday offer further evidence that affluent shoppers are....

Coach 3Q boosted by strong N. American demand (AP)

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:20:00 +0200

AP - Luxury handbag maker Coach's third-quarter net income rose 18 percent as higher demand in North America helped offset an estimated $20 million hit to its revenue from Japan's tsunami and earthquake.

Rebuilding Japan's disaster-hit towns may take a decade

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:14:00 +0200

26 Apr 2011 12:52 Source: reuters // Reuters (Adds Chernobyl protest in paragraphs 12-13) By Shinichi Saoshiro TOKYO, April 26 (Reuters) - The reconstruction of Japanese towns and cities devastated by a deadly earthquake and tsunami last month could take a decade, an advisory panel to the....

Kremlin chief wants new nuclear rules post-Chernobyl

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:14:00 +0200

26 Apr 2011 12:23 Source: reuters // Reuters * Medvedev makes call for new rules at Chernobyl ceremony * 1986 explosion spread radiation across Europe * World marks anniversary as Japan struggles with Fukushima * For stories, features, facts click on [ID:nLDE73H1K4] (Adds Medvedev, Yanukovich at....

Ongoing safety fears on Chernobyl anniversary

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:14:00 +0200

Ukraine on Tuesday marked the 25th anniversary of the world's worst nuclear disaster with a series of memorials and commemorations at Chernobyl.

Reconstruction of Japan's eastern region to take at least 10 years

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:08:00 +0200

TOKYO : The reconstruction of Japan's eastern region is expected to take at least 10 years.

Russia, Japan discuss LNG options

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:05:00 +0200

MOSCOW, April 26 (UPI) -- Russian gas monopoly Gazprom announced it signed a deal with a Japanese consortium for the possible construction of a liquefied natural gas plant in Russia. Gazprom Deputy Chairman Alexander Ananenkov met with Yoshio Matsukawa,...

Russia, Ukraine leaders mark Chernobyl disaster

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:04:00 +0200

Russian and Ukrainian leaders marked 25 years since the world's worst nuclear disaster on Tuesday as they paid an historic visit to Chernobyl.

Death toll reaches 14,435 from great quake-tsunami in Japan

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:03:00 +0200

The National Police Agency said on Tuesday that the March 11 earthquake and tsunami have left 14,435 people dead and 11,601 others unaccounted for in Japan by 04:00 p. m. local time.

Coca-Cola Profit Rises 18%

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:02:00 +0200

Coca-Cola's profit grew 18%, again boosted by the acquisition of its biggest bottler's North American operations.

UPS Reports 66% Rise in Profit

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:02:00 +0200

UPS posted a 66% increase in first-quarter earnings on higher international volume and stronger operating margins, despite rising fuel costs.

Coca-Cola profit falls slightly short

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:01:00 +0200

First-quarter earnings climb to $1.9-billion as volumes increase in all five geographic regions

Kremlin chief wants new nuclear rules post-Chernobyl

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:57:00 +0200

Kremlin chief wants new nuclear rules post-Chernobyl

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:57:00 +0200

Mourners mark Chernobyl anniversary

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:52:00 +0200

Ukraine on Tuesday marked the 25th anniversary of the world's worst nuclear disaster with a series of memorials and commemorations at Chernobyl.

Kremlin chief wants new nuclear rules post-Chernobyl (Reuters)

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:50:00 +0200

Reuters - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, speaking at the site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in Ukraine, called on Tuesday for new world rules to be drawn up on safety at nuclear plants.

Coca-Cola profit falls slightly short (Reuters)

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:50:00 +0200

Reuters - Coca-Cola Co's quarterly profit missed Wall Street estimates by a penny, hurt by lost revenue in Japan, and its shares fell 1.4 percent in premarket trading.

Japan says Fukushima 'different from Chernobyl'

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:41:00 +0200

TOKYO, Japan - Japan said on Tuesday, the 25th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, that its six-week-old Fukushima nuclear crisis was "different in nature" from the events in Ukraine.

Japan thanks world for quake aid on CNN

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:41:00 +0200

TOKYO, Japan - Japan has used a 30-second message on CNN to thank countries who sent rescue teams and aid and offered moral support in the aftermath of its devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

Russia, Japan discuss LNG options

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:35:00 +0200

MOSCOW, April 26 (UPI) -- Russian gas monopoly Gazprom announced it signed a deal with a Japanese consortium for the possible construction of a liquefied natural gas plant in Russia.

Jafza collaborates with Honda Gulf on CSR efforts

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:33:00 +0200

Strengthening ties and enhancing cooperation beyond facilitating its partners’ business objectives, Jafza extended support to Honda Gulf FZE’s tree plantation initiative held recently at the automotive company’s facilities in the free zone. Honda Hasaad Communications © 2011 Al Bawaba ( www.albawaba.

Lawson Software to Be Acquired

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:30:00 +0200

Lawson Software said it agreed to a $2 billion buyout offer from the private-equity firm Golden Gate Capital and business-software company Infor.

Canon profit drops, cuts forecasts due to tsunami

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:17:00 +0200

TOKYO -; Canon said its first quarter profit dropped slightly on costs from an acquisition and Tuesday warned that full year earnings would take a hit from disrupted production due to Japan's ...

Nuke plants' backups fall way short

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:04:00 +0200

Critics hit Kan but offer nil

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:04:00 +0200

Robots to check water leak at Fukushima

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:02:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 26 (UPI) -- Water may be leaking from the No. 1 reactor's container vessel at Japan's quake-crippled nuclear plant, the government nuclear safety agency said Tuesday. The agency said robots would be used to examine the inside of the reactor...

Coach 3Q boosted by strong N. American demand

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:52:00 +0200

NEW YORK (AP) — Luxury bag maker Coach its third-quarter net income rose 18 percent as higher demand in North America helped offset a $20 million hit to its revenue from Japan's tsunami and earthquake. The results Tuesday offer further evidence that spending by affluent shoppers is rising more quickly than for others.

Robots to check water leak at Fukushima

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:32:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 26 (UPI) -- Water may be leaking from the No. 1 reactor's container vessel at Japan's quake-crippled nuclear plant, the government nuclear safety agency said Tuesday.

BP Eases Fresh Refinery Concerns

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:29:00 +0200

An order warning residents of a U.S. Gulf town to stay indoors after an incident at a nearby BP refinery has been lifted, a spokesman for the U.K. oil major said.

Japan launches massive search for tsunami bodies

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:08:00 +0200

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

Japanese monk apologizes for germ warfare in Harbin

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:58:00 +0200

Iwata Ryuzo, a 75-year-old Japanese monk who also is called "the lonely apologizer," came to the Exhibition Hall of Crime Evidence of Japanese Germ Plant in Harbin alone again and started his apologizing trip once again on April 25. The old man came to the ice city after a spring rain hit it, but....

Canon profit drops, cuts forecasts due to tsunami (AP)

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:46:00 +0200

AP - Canon said its first quarter profit dropped slightly on costs from an acquisition and Tuesday warned that full year earnings would take a hit from disrupted production due to Japan's earthquake and tsunami.

Rebuilding Japan's disaster-hit towns may take a decade - panel

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:30:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - The reconstruction of Japanese towns and cities devastated by a deadly earthquake and tsunami last month could take a decade, an advisory panel to the government said on Tuesday.

Nissan output at 40 percent of pre-disaster level

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:17:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 26 (KUNA) -- Nissan Motor Co., Japan's number 2 carmaker, said Tuesday its domestic production in April will be limited to 40 percent of its output last year, with production to be severely limited over May in the wake of the devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

Pressure to dump Japan PM grows within ruling party

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:14:00 +0200

26 Apr 2011 08:33 Source: reuters // Reuters By Yoko Kubota TOKYO, April 26 (Reuters) - A group of Japanese ruling party lawmakers criticised Prime Minister Naoto Kan on Tuesday for his response to the March 11 earthquake, tsunami and subsequent nuclear crisis, adding to pressure on the beleaguered premier to step down.

Rebuilding Japan's disaster-hit towns may take a decade -panel

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:14:00 +0200

March quake and tsunami left a swathe of Japan's northeast in ruins, killed at least 13,000 and forced about 130,000 into shelters

Canon profit drops, cuts forecasts due to tsunami

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:12:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Canon said its first quarter profit dropped slightly on costs from an acquisition and Tuesday warned that full year earnings would take a hit from disrupted production due to Japan's earthquake and tsunami. Canon's net profit for the January-March quarter slipped 2.4 percent to 55.5 billion yen ($676 million) from 56.

Philippine gov't-wide demonstration-training in disaster preparedness pushed

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:10:00 +0200

Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino III is pushing for a government-wide demonstration-training in disaster preparedness to ensure officials and employees respond appropriately to natural disasters and emergency situations. "The Office of the President aims to set an example for the rest of the bureaucracy that here we are preparing.

Strong Quake Hits Central Java, No Tsunami - Agency

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:05:00 +0200

Jakarta, April 26, 2011 - An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 hit near Cilacap in Central Java on Tuesday, the Indonesian earthquake monitoring agency said, adding that no tsunami warning had been issued.

Leaks Probed as Japan Moves to Cool Reactors

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:56:00 +0200

U.S. robots will examine the containment vessel of Reactor No. 1 at the quake-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex, as officials suspect there are leaks to plug before they can undertake an operation to submerge all of the reactor's core.

Is Copper an Inflation Hedge?

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:04:00 +0200

Heffernan Capital Management research indicates Copper is a viable inflation hedge and will have more upside than many other commodities. Many people invest in precious metal commodities such as gold and silver but not everyone considers non-precious base metals like copper and nickel.

Billy Graham's son predicts Second Coming of Jesus will be announced via social media

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:56:00 +0200

The American evangelist Reverend Franklin Graham said he believed the return of Jesus Christ will be captured by followers on their camera phones.

Pressure to dump Japan PM grows within ruling party

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:56:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - A group of Japanese ruling party lawmakers criticised Prime Minister Naoto Kan Tuesday for his response to the March 11 earthquake, tsunami and subsequent nuclear crisis, adding to pressure on the beleaguered premier to step down.

Japan Consortium, Gazprom Consider LNG Project

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:55:00 +0200

A Japanese consortium led by Itochu and Russia's Gazprom said they will study the feasibility of building a plant near Vladivostok to produce 10 million metric tons a year of liquefied natural gas.

Japan using lessons learned from Chernobyl

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:47:00 +0200

The Japanese government on Tuesday said it has used lessons learned from the Chernobyl disaster to tackle its own atomic crisis. The Fukushima nuclear plant was damaged by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami and has been leaking radioactive material ever since. Tuesday marked the 25th anniversary of the nuclear explosion in Ukraine.

Grim hunt for 12,000 bodies still missing in quake zone

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:47:00 +0200

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

08:27 Canon's outlook hit by earthquake

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:42:00 +0200

Canon has reported a 5 per cent fall in quarterly operating profit and cut its annual outlook today as it copes with the effects of Japan's earthquake, which halted some production and looks likely to hinder it further. The world's largest maker of digital cameras said its operating profit for the January-March quarter was 82.

Ford speeds up Asia output cuts

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:38:00 +0200

Ford has become the latest car maker to announce a slowdown in production because of problems getting supplies of components made in Japan. It said production at its facility in Taiwan would be ...

After disaster, Japan tries to prevent rise in suicides

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:38:00 +0200

TOKYO - Naoko Sugimoto has heard the news through the nation's fledgling mental-health grapevine - ominous reports of suicides in the region devastated by last month's magnitude-9.0 ...

iPhone app warns Japan of quakes

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:31:00 +0200

An iPhone app lets subscribers know when an earthquake will come, where the epicentre will be located and how strong the shaking will be.

Chernobyl survivor warns Japan

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:31:00 +0200

A survivor of the Chernobyl disaster says people exposed to radiation from Japan's crippled nuclear plant will spend their lives fearing the "bombshell" of dire illnesses.

World marks 25th anniversary of Chernobyl disaster

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:05:00 +0200

The commemorations began with a service led by Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill at a monument dedicated to Chernobyl clean-up workers.

Ford idles plants in Taiwan, China and SA

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:03:00 +0200

Ford Motor on Monday said it will idle plants in Taiwan, China and South Africa beginning this week due to the shortage of parts from Japan.

Chernobyl 25 years on: learning the lessons of nuclear disaster

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:57:00 +0200

It is 25 years since the Chernobyl disaster, and the real lessons are still being learned, says Roger Highfield.

Honda, Toyota cut India production after tsunami

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:27:00 +0200

MUMBAI, India: Honda's India unit will halve auto production because of a shortage of components following the March tsunami in Japan, while Toyota Motor Corp. is cutting production by 70 percent.

Military push to find Japan dead

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:08:00 +0200

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

Digital camera imports from Japan to Beijing decline

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 08:59:00 +0200

Imports of digital cameras from Japan to Beijing declined by 8.8 percent in the first quarter of 2011, indicating the increasingly severe fallout from the March earthquake in Japan, the Beijing municipal government said on Monday. The earthquake on March 11 has hurt Japanese manufacturers' output,....

Japan values Chernobyl lessons in handling Fukushima crisis

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 08:52:00 +0200

The Japanese government said Tuesday the nation had taken advantage of lessons learned in the aftermath of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster in Ukraine to cope with its own ongoing nuclear crisis.

Asian stocks, commodities fall as Fed meeting looms

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 08:33:00 +0200

Silver tumbled on Tuesday and Asian shares pulled back from recent three-year highs in a bout of profit-taking before the Federal Reserve meeting this week where investors are seeking clues on when it plans to begin existing its ultra-easy monetary policy.

Canon Q1 profit drops 5 percent, cuts annual outlook

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 08:33:00 +0200

Canon Inc <7751.T> reported a 5 percent fall in quarterly operating profit and cut its annual outlook on Tuesday as it copes with the effects of Japan's earthquake, which halted some production and looks likely to hinder it further.

Ford speeds up Asia output cuts

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 08:24:00 +0200

Ford becomes the latest car maker to announce a slowdown in production as a shortage of parts made in Japan gets worse.

Honda, Toyota cut India production after tsunami (AP)

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 08:07:00 +0200

AP - Honda's India unit will halve auto production because of a shortage of components following the March tsunami in Japan, while Toyota Motor Corp. is cutting production by 70 percent.

Kan faces more pressure to quit from ruling and opposition lawmakers

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 08:06:00 +0200

Prime Minister Naoto Kan on Tuesday faced more pressure from his own ruling party as well as opposition parties to resign as Japan faced the pressing tasks of bringing its nuclear crisis under control and rebuilding the northeastern region struck by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

Politics › Kan faces pressure to quit from 60 DPJ lawmakers, opposition

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:54:00 +0200

Prime Minister Naoto Kan on Tuesday faced more pressure from his own ruling party as well as opposition parties to resign as Japan faced the…

Honda, Toyota cut India production after tsunami

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:49:00 +0200

MUMBAI, India (AP) — Honda's India unit will halve auto production because of a shortage of components following the March tsunami in Japan, while Toyota Motor Corp. is cutting production by 70 percent. Honda's plant outside the capital New Delhi, which can turn out 100,000 vehicles a year, will run....

With 12,000 Still Missing, Japan Keeps Searching

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:26:00 +0200

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

Death toll reaches 14,358 from great quake-tsunami in Japan

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

The National Police Agency said on Monday that the March 11 earthquake and tsunami have left 14,358 people dead and 11,889 others unaccounted for in Japan by 04:00 p. m. local time. In Miyagi Prefecuture, 8,669 people were killed, while there are 4,178 who were dead in Iwate Prefecture.

Reliance profit growth to slow as margins may drop

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 06:42:00 +0200

MUMBAI: Reliance Industries, India’s biggest company by market value, may see profit growth slow as earnings from processing crude oil drop from a two-year high, investors said. The shares fell the most in five weeks as earnings missed estimates following a drop in natural gas output.

U.S. Wants Korea to Play Bigger Regional Role

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 06:35:00 +0200

The U.S. has asked Korea to play a greater role in Northeast Asia following the earthquake and tsunami that left eastern Japan devastated on March 11, a source claimed Monday. A diplomatic source in Seoul said Kurt Campbell, the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific...

Auto production faces bigger hit after Japan quake (Reuters)

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 06:34:00 +0200

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

Global stocks retreat before Fed vote

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 06:32:00 +0200

The euro retreated on Tuesday, though losses are seen as limited, while Asian shares pulled back from recent three-year peaks before this week's Federal Reserve meeting where investors will hunt for clues on when it plans to exit ultra-easy monetary policy.

Japan Prohibits Access to Nuclear Evacuation Zone

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 06:08:00 +0200

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

'Nude' nuclear protest staged at Presidential Office

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 05:59:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - A female Taiwanese singer yesterday staged a nude protest in front of the Presidential Office to call on President Ma Ying-jeou to place more importance on nuclear safety and review the country's nuclear energy policy.

Chernobyl survivor warns of 'bombshell' in Japan

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 05:36:00 +0200

TOKYO: A survivor of the Chernobyl disaster says people exposed to radiation from Japan's crippled nuclear plant will spend the rest of their lives fearing the "bombshell" of cancer and other dire illnesses.

Chernobyl survivor warns of 'bombshell' from nuclear calamity

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 05:30:00 +0200

TOKYO: A survivor of the Chernobyl disaster says people exposed to radiation from Japan’s crippled nuclear plant will spend the rest of their lives fearing the “bombshell” of cancer and other dire illnesses.

Japan becomes Beijing's top export market, topping the U.S.

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 05:03:00 +0200

Japan became Beijing's largest export market, passing the U.S. in the first quarter of 2011, said the head of the Beijing Municipal Commission of Commerce on Monday. In the first quarter of 2011, total export-import volume between Beijing and Japan reached 5.19 billion U.S. dollars, with exports accounting for 1.

Closer cooperation on environmental protection among China, Japan, ROK needed: officials

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 05:03:00 +0200

Delegations from China, Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Monday called for a closer cooperation on disaster relief and environmental protection among the three countries. At the 6th Session of the Northeast Asia Trilateral Forum in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, officials and....

World marks Chernobyl under shadow of Japan

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 04:34:00 +0200

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

25,000 troops in biggest hunt for bodies yet

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 04:34:00 +0200

japan earthquake Soldiers in Japan are looking for bodies of tsunami victims on the final day of their two-day search of drained ...

Another setback for Japan's PM

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 04:26:00 +0200

TOKYO - The ruling Democratic Party of Japan has lost a parliamentary seat in local elections, the latest blow to Prime Minister Naoto Kan as pressure mounts over his handling of last month's earthquake and tsunami. Liberal Democratic Party...

Another big search operation

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 04:26:00 +0200

Japan Ground Self-Defence Force personnel prodding marshy ground with slender poles and cleared mounds of rubble by hand yesterday on the beaches of Miyagi Prefecture, near Shichigahama. With waters receding, the officials hope the team, which also...

Toyota to lose crown as quake hammers output

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 04:26:00 +0200

Toyota may slip to No 3 in the rankings of global auto-makers behind General Motors (GM) and Volkswagen due to Japan's earthquake and nuclear crisis, which slashed local output by almost two-thirds last month alone. A shortage mostly of...

Twenty-five years since Chernobyl blast

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 04:13:00 +0200

TODAY marks a quarter century since the world's worst nuclear disaster, with renewed fears after Japan's earthquake.

Community superheroes stand tall for survivors in disaster areas

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 03:43:00 +0200

When disaster strikes, who are you going to call? In some places left devastated by the March 11 Great East Japan Earthquake and the tsunami, the answer is the local superhero. Such "community-based superheroes" are jumping into action to entertain and console people whose voices have been lost in the rush to resettle in evacuation centers.

Moves escalate to topple Kan after poor election results

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 03:43:00 +0200

Disappointing local election results have increased political activity to topple Prime Minister Naoto Kan as he tries to compile a plan to pull Japan out of the mess from the March 11 disaster. Although a large majority of candidates in the municipal assembly elections held around Japan on April 24....

Toyota cuts production at 2 plants in Brazil for 3 days

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 03:24:00 +0200

RIO DE JANEIRO: Toyota executives in Brazil and Argentina say they are cutting production at two assembly plants for three days because they haven't gotten enough parts from Japan due to the recent earthquake and tsunami.

Twenty-five years since Chernobyl explosion

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 02:41:00 +0200

TODAY marks a quarter century since the world's worst nuclear disaster in Ukraine with renewed fears over atomic energy after Japan's earthquake.

Japanese car makers in for uncertain times

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 02:33:00 +0200

Toyota Motors has announced more cuts in production at its factories in Asia, as it continues to face a shortage of components made in Japan.

Rubber declines

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 02:27:00 +0200

TOKYO - Rubber declined on Monday amid concern that disruption to car production caused by Japan's earthquake and tsunami will continue and curb demand for the commodity used in tires.

Digital camera imports from Japan decline

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 02:27:00 +0200

BEIJING - Imports of digital cameras from Japan to Beijing declined by 8.8 percent in the first quarter of 2011, indicating the increasingly severe fallout from the March earthquake in Japan, the Beijing municipal government said on Monday.

Kim Yu-na Unveils New Short Program in World Championships Practice

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 02:14:00 +0200

The 2011 World Figure Skating Championships kicked off at the Megasport Arena in Moscow on Monday, a month after the originally scheduled date as the event was postponed and relocated from Tokyo in the wake of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Olympic gold medalist Kim Yu-na unveiled h...

Chernobyl widows mourn as bell tolls 25 times

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 02:14:00 +0200

Tuesday marks the 25th anniversary of the world's worst nuclear accident, when a blast at the Chernobyl power plant on April 26, 1986 spewed a cloud of radioactive fallout over much of Europe.

Search for quake victims continues

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 02:02:00 +0200

Japan's tsunami waves top historic heights

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

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

Tokyo-Sendai bullet train service resumes

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

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

Japan to launch new major tsunami body search (AFP)

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

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

Vets fear worst for livestock abandoned around Fukushima

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

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

Illnesses Surge Among Japan Quake Victims

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

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

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

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

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

Japan's PM thanks Iran for quake aid

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

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

National › Undersea robots fail to locate any bodies during search

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

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

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

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

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

National › Japan's Christians celebrate Easter amid disaster

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

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

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

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

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

Inflation jitters interrupt Wall Street rally

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 23:56:00 +0200

In the lightest volume session of the year, U.S. stocks fell on Monday after a lowered outlook from Kimberly-Clark increased concerns about higher commodity costs squeezing profits in coming quarters.

Chernobyl: Pictures of abandoned disaster zone 25 years since nuclear meltdown

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 23:53:00 +0200

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

Search for quake victims continues

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 23:38:00 +0200

The Japanese authorities are conducting a third day of their latest intensive search for upto 12 000 people, still missing since the earthquake and tsunami in March. The 25 000 strong team includes the US military, Japanese police and other groups. They are concentrating on the areas hardest hit, around Iwati, Miyagi and Fukushima districts.

Inflation jitters halt Wall Street rally on quiet day

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 23:26:00 +0200

In the lightest volume session of the year, stocks fell after a lowered outlook from Kimberly-Clark heightened concerns about higher commodity costs squeezing profits in coming quarters.

Inflation jitters halt Wall Street rally on quiet day (Reuters)

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 23:20:00 +0200

Reuters - In the lightest volume session of the year, stocks fell after a lowered outlook from Kimberly-Clark heightened concerns about higher commodity costs squeezing profits in coming quarters.

Figure Skating: Japan's Kozuka wins men's world qualifying

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 23:19:00 +0200

MOSCOW: Japan's Takahiko Kozuka won the men's qualifying round at the world figure skating championships on Monday.

Toyota car production plummets after tsunami

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 23:04:00 +0200

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

Ghost Town Bears Witness to Lasting Nuclear Scourge

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

The town of Pripyat, Ukraine, reinforces the lesson learned anew in Japan: Humans can fashion both wonder and horror with technology.

Japan quake hits output, Toyota may slip to No 3

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

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

Leaders accused of neglecting Chernobyl legacy (AP)

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

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

Japan launches massive search for tsunami bodies

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

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

Patrick Chan the man to beat at delayed world championships

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

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

World remembers Chernobyl, haunted by nuclear fears

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

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

Toyota production slumps in Japan

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

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

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

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

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

Japan's tsunami waves top historic heights

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

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

Japan launches massive search for bodies

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

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

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

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

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

Forces comb for tsunami dead

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

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

Evacuation shelters a mixed bag

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

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

Evacuees get home visits of five hours

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

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

LDP stings DPJ in seven of 10 mayoral polls

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

With 12,000 still missing, Japan keeps looking

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

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

Johnson Controls says Japan crisis will hit earnings

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

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

Ford idles some overseas production

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

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

Chernobyl lessons learned – Medvedev

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

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

UMW Toyota to invest RM1b to boost ops

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

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

Japanese Troops Scour Coast for Missing Bodies

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

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

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

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

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

Chan ready to win 1st world title

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

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

Chernobyl 25 years on in pictures

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

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

Japanese skaters' thoughts are with their homeland at worlds

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

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

Huge search begins for tsunami victims

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

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

Quake may dethrone Toyota as top automaker

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

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

Toyota may lose top spot to GM

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

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

Japan Begins Massive Search for Earthquake Victims

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

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

Leaders accused of neglecting Chernobyl legacy

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

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

Leaders accused of neglecting Chernobyl legacy

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

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

Create 'GI Bill' to empower quake, tsunami victims

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

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

A Japanese contribution to Indonesian law

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

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

Refugee NPO to celebrate music, hope for Tohoku

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

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

Shaken Japan latches onto earthquake warning app

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

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

Memories of Agent Orange; Fukushima folly

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

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

Huge search begins for tsunami victims

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

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

Report Calls For Improved Earthquake Resilience in USA

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

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

Japan quake death toll exceeds 14,300

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

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

Chernobyl's legacy stings workers 25 years later

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

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

Leaders accused of neglecting Chernobyl legacy

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

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

EPF to outsource US$1b mandates to funds

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

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

Japan becomes Beijing's top export market

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

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

Johnson Controls says Japan crisis will hit Q3 (Reuters)

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

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

Propeller Club Port and NYMAR Host NYC Harbor Cruise

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

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

Propeller Club Port and NYMAR Host NYC Harbor Cruise

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

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

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

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

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

Toyota's Japan output falls 63%

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

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

Nigeria: Restricting Food Imports From Japan

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

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

Tokyo Takes Center Role in Crisis

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

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

Japanese Soldiers Join Search

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

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

Quake may dethrone Toyota as top automaker

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

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

Leaders accused of neglecting Chernobyl legacy (AP)

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

With 12,000 still missing, Japan keeps searching

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

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

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

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

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

Japanese Troops Scour Coast for Missing Bodies

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

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

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

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

With 12,000 still missing, Japan keeps searching

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

With 12,000 still missing, Japan keeps searching

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

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

Nintendo earnings to offer clues on Japan quake aftermath

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

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

25,000 troops launch biggest search yet for Japans missing

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

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

Japan launches massive search for tsunami bodies

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

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

LDP stings DPJ in seven of 10 mayoral polls

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

Evacuees get home visits of five hours

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

Chernobyl Anniversary to Be Honored

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

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

Japan launches massive search for tsunami bodies (updated)

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

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

Ukraine prepares to mark 25 years since Chernobyl

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

Tokyo-Sendai bullet train service resumes

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

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

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

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

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

Toyota car production plummets after tsunami

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

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

Tokyo-Sendai bullet train service resumes

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

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

Japan, Korea, China stress open trade

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

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

Quake Hits Japan Auto Makers' Domestic Output

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

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

Haunting search for missing

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

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

Military push to find Japan dead

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

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

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

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

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

Will Russian figure skaters succeed at home?

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

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

Russia predicts closure to Fukushima type nuclear plants

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

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

Japan launches new mass search for bodies

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

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

Asian shares mixed ahead of earnings season (AFP)

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

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

Toyota car production plummets after tsunami (AP)

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

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

Japan launches largest search for quake victims

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

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

Japan, Korea, China stress open trade

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

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

Some 25K Japanese troops look for quake missing

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

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

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

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

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

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

World remembers Chernobyl, haunted by nuclear fears

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

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

Toyota car production plummets after tsunami

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

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

Asian shares mixed ahead of earnings season

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

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

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

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

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

Toyota production slumps in Japan

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

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

Japan's car production plummets after disasters

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

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

“When I’m needed, I’m there”

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

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

Inflation spreads from emerging economies to developed economies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

JAPAN: Foreigners Show Solidarity Amidst Tragedy

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

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

Fukushima: A Rush to Nuclear Energy Judgment?

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

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

Toyota's car production slumps after quake

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

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

Quake-hit Japan Inc to posts results

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

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

Toyota car production plummets 62.5% after tsunami

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

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

Down reflects on 'Upstairs' legacy

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

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

Fans, ex-Candies bid farewell to actress Tanaka

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

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

Toyota production slumps in Japan

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

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

Toyota production slumps in Japan

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

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

Japan launches massive search for bodies

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

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

Stray dogs need help to survive

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

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

Japan’s ruling party popularity drops

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

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

Japan launches massive search effort today

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

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

Honda Japan production dives 62.9% in March

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

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

Nissan Japan output down 52.4% in March

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

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

Toyota production slumps in Japan

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

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

Toyota production slumps in Japan

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

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

Japan launches massive search for tsunami bodies

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

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

Toyota production slumps in Japan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shaky road ahead for UK motor industry warns boss

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

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

Toyota production slumps in Japan

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

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

Toyota production slumps in Japan

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

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

Toyota production slumps in Japan

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

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

Honda's Japan production dives 62.9% in March

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

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

Toyota car production plummets after tsunami

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

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

Toyota's Japan output falls 63%

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

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

Toyota car production plummets after tsunami (AP)

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

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

Japan tsunami devastated Chilean scallop farms

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

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

Japan launches massive search for tsunami

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

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

Japan launches massive search for tsunami bodies

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

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

Japan launches massive search for tsunami bodies

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

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

Gulf carriers propel global flight capacity to record

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

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

Japan launches massive search for tsunami bodies

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

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

Japan announces emergency budget

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

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

Pope uses Easter address to pray for diplomacy in Libya

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

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

Japan to begin massive search for bodies

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

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

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

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

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

MAS, AirAsia to extend deadline for passengers with Japan tickets

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

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

China, South Korea rebuff Japan on import restrictions

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

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

NE Asia ministers work toward investment pact

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

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

Toyota extends Asia output cuts

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

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

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

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

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

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

AFP: Honda Japan production dives 62.9% in March

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

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

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

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

02:33 on 25 April, 2011 UTC

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

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

World remembers Chernobyl, haunted by nuclear fears

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

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

Japan minister's China remarks 'inappropriate'

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

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

A vinyl souvenir from a visit to ‘death incarnate’

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

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

Primordial fear: why radiation is so scary

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

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

25,000 troops to help Japan recover bodies

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

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

Kenya: We Had to Take Heed of Warnings On Oil

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

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

Tokyo's imports plea to China and South Korea

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

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

Tsunami spared few at elementary school in Ishinomaki

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pope, govs, others seek forgiveness at Easter

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

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

Tan Chong Motor cut to 'market perform'

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

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

Illness Rises Among Japan Quake Victims

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

World Figure Skating Championship starts in Moscow

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

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

Japan to up search for quake bodies

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

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

Pope urges end to violence in Libya in Easter message

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

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

Miyagi memorial for quake and tsunami victims

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

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

Japan minister's China remarks 'inappropriate'

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

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

Kim and Asada rekindle rivalry in Moscow

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

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

Japan to launch massive search for bodies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Australia PM visits Japan tsunami town

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

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

Sports › Sendai opens with win as J-League resumes

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

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

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

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

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

Japan to launch massive search for quake bodies

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

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

Japan resumes search for bodies

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

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

Emerging markets boost US chip industry

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

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

Crises place high demand on private aviation

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

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

Pope calls for peace in Libya, Ivory Coast, Japan

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

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

Task for post-disaster politics

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

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

Chernobyl can provide lessons for Japan, Russian activist says

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

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

Japan PM braced for vote blow

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

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

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

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

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

Diplomacy not arms in Libya, says Pope

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

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

Global output will return to normalcy: Toyota

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

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

Toyota's spot as top selling carmaker under threat

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

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

Japan to launch new major tsunami body search

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Troops to start new search for tsunami victims

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

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

Soaring fuel costs sap US airlines' earnings

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

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

Japan Declares Exclusion Zone Around Nuclear Plant

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

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

Finlandia Hall Charity Concert for Japan’s Music World

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

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

Vatican's Easter Makes Way For Pope's Beatification

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

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

Japan's Christians celebrate Easter amid disaster

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

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

Latest casualty figures for March 11 quake, tsunami

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

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

Sudan Praises Support of Japan Cooperation Agency

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

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

Sports › Orfevre outshines Sadamu Patek to win Satsuki-sho

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

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

Japan votes on second round of local races

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

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

Memorial services for Japan's tsunami victims

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

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

Around one hundred thousand pilgrims gather for Easter Sunday Mass

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

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

Trade will help Japan quake recovery: ministers

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

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

In Easter Message, Pope Urges Diplomacy in Libya

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

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

In Easter message, pope urges diplomacy in Libya

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

Japanese professor on Armenian Genocide

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

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

Japan Ruling Party Takes Election Hit

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

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

Pope urges diplomacy in Libya

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

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

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

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

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

In Easter message, pope urges diplomacy in Libya

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

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

Japan to involve 25,000 servicemen in rescue operations

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

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

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

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

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

Japan to launch new major tsunami body search

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

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

Pope urges end to fighting in Libya in Easter message

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

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

Pope urges West to care for victims of Middle East turmoil

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

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

A very scary thought

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

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

Pope urges end to Libya fighting

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

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

Memorial services for Japan's tsunami victims

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

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

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

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

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

Undersea robots fail to locate any bodies during search

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

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

13:49 Pope leads Easter Mass in Vatican

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

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

In Easter message, pope urges diplomacy in Libya

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

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

Japan resumes search for bodies

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

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

Tomoyuki Tajitsu: “I love dolma very much”

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

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

Japan to launch massive search for quake bodies

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

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

Japan launches new search

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

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

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

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

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

Message of His Holiness Karekin II on the Feast of Resurrection

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

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

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

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

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

Japan to launch massive search for quake bodies

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

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

Ministers say trade will help Japan quake recovery (AFP)

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

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

Japan: No Plans to Expand Evacuation Zone

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

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

Pope urges end to Libya violence

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

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

In Easter message, pope urges diplomacy in Libya

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

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

In Easter Message, Pope Calls For Diplomacy In Libya

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

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

Fulfilled emperor’s commandment

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

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

Toyota says output to return to normal by December

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

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

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

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

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

Australian PM tours Japan tsunami zone

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

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

In Easter message, pope urges diplomacy in Libya

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

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

In Easter message, pope urges diplomacy in Libya

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

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

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

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

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

Japan's Christians celebrate Easter amid disaster

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

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

Japan to launch massive search for quake bodies

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

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

Search for remains of quake victims

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

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

Japan launches massive search for dead

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

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

Japan augments rescue efforts

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

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

Japan to launch intensive search for quake victims

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Japan to launch massive search for quake bodies

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

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

Robots assist with repairs at Fukushima plant

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Search for remains of quake victims

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

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

Search for remains of quake victims

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

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

Search for remains of quake victims

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

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

Search for remains of quake victims

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

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

Search for remains of quake victims

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

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

Search for remains of quake victims

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

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

Newsmakers join pop stars on Time 100 list

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

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

Japan to launch massive search for quake bodies

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

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

Japan rebuilding slows on careful searching

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

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

Japan mulls sinking walls around damaged reactors

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

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

Japan fears post-quake rise in suicides

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

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

FIGURE SKATING/ Japanese have great shot at World Championships

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

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

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

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

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

Contemporary artist Motohiro Tomii: Finding new meaning in the mundane

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

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

Careful search for mementos slows Japan rebuilding (AP)

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

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

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

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

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

Japan government puts forward disaster budget

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

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

Nine Win Collegiate Reporting Prize Trip to Japan

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

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

IMC to operate at around 60% of its capacity

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

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

Save them for a rainy day

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

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

Japanese cabinet approves $50b reconstruction package

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

National › M5.6 quake jolts Fukushima Pref

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

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

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

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

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

Pope talks to public in rare TV broadcast

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

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

Pope talks to public in rare TV broadcast (Reuters)

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

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

Netanyahu is turning Israel into another South Africa

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Australian PM urges S.Korea FTA

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

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

National › Measles cases increasing sharply in Tokyo, Kanagawa

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

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

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

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

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

Pope talks to public in rare TV broadcast

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

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

Scientists to study Tonga Trench

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

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

Scientists to study Tonga Trench

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

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

Japan's nuclear plant was once a source of hope

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

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

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

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

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

Decentralizing Tokyo may save the nation

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

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

USOC mulls volunteer work in Japan

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

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

Gillard calls for trade deal with S.Korea

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

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

A slow search for precious belongings

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

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

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

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

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

TEPCO mulls sinking walls around Japan reactors: report

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

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

TEPCO thinking of sinking walls around reactors: TV report

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

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

Australian PM tours Japan tsunami zone

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

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

Jesus' return to be high-tech: US preacher

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

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

Japan recovery slowed by search for mementos

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

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

Japan seeks stronger ties with US military: report

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

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

Tokyo Says Risk of Leak Is Receding

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Japan recovery slowed by search for mementos

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

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

Pope holds question-answer session on TV

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

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

Japan Prohibits Access to Nuclear Evacuation Zone

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

Toyota Plans to Reduce Production for 6 Weeks

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

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

Japan rocked by one more jolt

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

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

Aneyoshi Journal: Tsunami Warnings, Written in Stone

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

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

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

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

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

Pope Benedict XVI holds televised question and answer session

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

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

TEPCO worried water might damage Fukushima building

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

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

Australia PM visits Japan tsunami town

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

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

Australian PM visits Japan tsunami town

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

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

Toyota says production cuts will last till years end

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

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

The go-to man when disaster strikes

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

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

Japan earmarks first $50 billion for post-quake rebuild

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

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

Australian PM tours Japan tsunami zone

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

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

Japan earmarks first $50 billion for post-quake rebuild

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

Australian PM tours Japan tsunami zone (AP)

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

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

Japan recovery slowed by search for mementos

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

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

Japan approves US $49 billion for rebuilding

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

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

Fiji offers education for tsunami-affected Japanese students

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

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

Australian PM visits quake-hit town in Japan

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

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

Japan recovery slowed by search for mementos

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

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

Japan recovery slowed by search for mementos

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

Japan recovery slowed by search for mementos (AP)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Japan seeks stronger military ties with US: Report

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

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

Gillard visiting flattened Japanese town

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

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

Japan recovery slowed by search for mementos

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

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

Japan seeks stronger military ties with US, S. Korea

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

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

Japan seeks stronger military ties with US

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

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

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

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

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

Second coming could be high-tech: US evangelist

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

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

Toyota may lose top automaker status

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

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

Pope Benedict conducts historic TV broadcast

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

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

Gillard sees tsunami devastation first hand

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

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

Disaster resilient society

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

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

Fukushima operator allowed excessive pressure: Report

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

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

Fukushima operator allowed excessive pressure

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

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

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

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

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

Canadians ready to dust off the skates

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

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

Supplier’s Decision Lifts Shares of Japan’s Carmakers

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

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

National › Aquarium, zoo in Miyagi reopen

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

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

Japan quake briefly cut US military computer links (AP)

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

AP - The Air Force says computer links with some U.S. bases in the Pacific were severed by the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, but one of its cyber squadrons restored them within five hours.

Foreign journalists criticize government's response to crisis

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 03:20:00 +0200

While the Japanese government has been struggling to combat sometimes sensational media coverage of the Fukushima nuclear accident abroad, foreign correspondents covering the story are critical of the Japanese authorities' handling of the disaster. CNN correspondent Kyung Lah, from the United....

FIGURE SKATING/ Asada prepares to defend title in Moscow

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 03:20:00 +0200

When 2010 world champion figure skater Mao Asada saw TV images of the devastation caused by the magnitude-9 earthquake and tsunami in eastern Japan on March 11, she found herself at a loss for words. "I was at home in Nagoya when the quake hit. I felt the shaking and then I saw the images on TV," she said.

POINT OF VIEW/ Minoru Kawakita: 3/11 shatters modern Japan's blind faith in economic growth

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 03:20:00 +0200

What sort of era are we living in? What does history teach us? To help us understand, the vernacular Asahi Shimbun interviewed Minoru Kawakita, professor emeritus at Osaka University and an eminent scholar of Western history. One of Kawakita's research subjects is "world-systems theory," which views the world as one system.

JAPAN CULTURE SCENE: Kick back, watch the sky in Ueno

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 03:20:00 +0200

"Watching the Sky," an outdoor music festival at the amphitheater in Ueno Park, takes place this Sunday, offering "Songs for Japan" to honor victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. The show features a lineup of indie artists, including the U.S.

Japan earmarks $49bn earthquake budget

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 03:05:00 +0200

Published Date: April 23, 2011 TOKYO: Japan yesterday announced a $49 billion budget to help fund reconstruction after last month's earthquake and tsunami as Prime Minister Naoto Kan said the country was facing a "crisis within a crisis". It was the first reconstruction budget approved by Kan's....

Kuwait, Japan to launch fundraising campaign for quake victims

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 03:05:00 +0200

Published Date: April 23, 2011 KUWAIT: The popular Kuwaiti-Japanese committee has said that it would launch a fundraising campaign for the victims of Japan's devastating... Local News

Japan earmarks $50bn for rebuilding

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 02:58:00 +0200

Japan's cabinet approved on Friday almost $50 billion of spending for post-earthquake rebuilding, a down payment on the country's biggest public works effort in six decades.

Nikkei erases losses, but earning verdicts loom

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 02:47:00 +0200

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei stock average erased earlier losses to end flat on the day and posted small weekly gains on Friday after news that Renesas Electronics would resume operations at a key auto-chip factory triggered short-covering in a holiday-thinned market.

Pope talks to public in rare TV broadcast

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 02:21:00 +0200

Quake mission to 'ring of fire'

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 02:09:00 +0200

An expedition is getting under way in the South Pacific to investigate one of the most seismically-active fault lines in the world.

Japan announces £29bn rebuilding plan

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 02:09:00 +0200

Japan's government proposed a special 4 trillion yen (£29.6 billion) budget to help finance reconstruction efforts yesterday and plans to build 100,000 temporary h

Religion, not secularism, is key to our culture - cardinal

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 02:09:00 +0200

The leader of the Catholic Church in Scotland will use his Easter message tomorrow to call on Christians to unite in the face of "aggressive secularism".

Japanese Auto Executives Try To Put On Happy Face

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 23:49:00 +0200

There was a note of somberness and gratitude from Japanese auto executives at the New York International Auto Show on Friday. But that's about as far as they would go. When pressed about the situation in Japan, they deflected.

Business › Japanese automakers to make weekends working days in summer

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 23:46:00 +0200

Japanese automakers will shut down plants and offices for two weekdays and open them instead on Saturdays and Sundays during summer to cope with expected…

US to deploy armed Predator drones in Libya

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 23:46:00 +0200

President Obama has approved use of armed predator drones in Libya, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday.

Toyota's global car production disrupted until November or December

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 23:40:00 +0200

Toyota Motor said yesterday its global car production, disrupted by parts shortages from last month's earthquake and tsunami, will not return to normal until November or December. Company president Akio Toyoda apologised to customers in a...

Japan Earthquake Disrupts Imports, Exports with US

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 23:22:00 +0200

Two of US busiest container ports are seeing the effects of the disaster on Japanese imports

Japanese Auto Execs Try To Put On Happy Face

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 23:19:00 +0200

INVESTMENT EXTRA: Why Japanese companies can survive storm

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 23:17:00 +0200

Heartless as it may seem, when a natural disaster strikes an investor’s reflex reaction is to wonder whether it might be a buying opportunity.

Cascadia's Fault: The Deadly Earthquake That Will Devastate North America, by Jerry Thompson

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 23:02:00 +0200

Ben Parfitt reviews Cascadia's Fault: The Deadly Earthquake That Will Devastate North America, by Jerry Thompson

Japan’s Approach to China’s Control of Rare Earth Elements

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:52:00 +0200

Japan has been dealt a number of blows over the past few years which have put the country’s high-tech production capacity at risk. Most recently the massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami that hit Japan in March has directly... Category: China Brief, In a Fortnight, Home Page, Economics, Foreign....

Australian PM to visit devastated region of Japan

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:35:00 +0200

Sabra Lane and staff Last Updated: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 06:15:00 +1000 Australia's prime minister, Julia Gillard, will today visit the eastern part of Japan devastated by last month's earthquake and tsunami. The ABC's Sabra Lane reports she'll tour the region around Sendai and Minami Sanriku, the town....

Stone tablet saves Japan village from wave

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:29:00 +0200

The stone tablet has stood on this forested hillside since before they were born, but the villagers have faithfully obeyed the stark warning carved on its weathered face: “Do not build your homes below this point!”

Politics › Gov't to review growth strategy after quake

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:16:00 +0200

The government will review Japan's economic growth strategy as its key policies in such areas as trade, energy and the environment have been significantly affected…

Politics › Tax-relief bill for quake victims clears lower house

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:16:00 +0200

The House of Representatives passed a bill Friday that would help ease tax burdens on people affected by the devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami,…

Japan numbers down, says Air NZ

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:09:00 +0200

Air New Zealand said the Christchurch earthquake in late February, combined with the Japan earthquake in March, significantly affected passenger numbers on its Japan route. The airline said in its March operating update that demand...

Earthquake briefly cut off US military computers

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:04:00 +0200

U.S. bases in the Pacific lost connectivity for several hours during Japan quake

SECNAV Says Tomodachi Made US, Japan Alliance Stronger

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:43:00 +0200

The Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) thanked more than a thousand 7th Fleet Sailors and Marines in Yokosuka Apr. 20 who participated in disaster relief operations off the coast of Japan.

Japan quake briefly cut US military computer links

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 20:49:00 +0200

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colorado (AP) The Air Force says computer links with some U.S. bases in the Pacific were severed by the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, but one of its cyber squadrons restored them within five hours.

Japan announces $49 bn dollar quake budget

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 20:45:00 +0200

Japan on Friday announced a $49 billion budget to help fund reconstruction after last month's earthquake and tsunami as Prime Minister Naoto Kan said the country was facing a "crisis within a crisis".

Entertainment › AKB48 to join Avex artists at this year's A-Nation music festival

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 20:42:00 +0200

Avex Group Holdings, one of Japan's top pop music production companies, this week officially announced its summer music festival, with popular all-girl group AKB48 taking…

Federal Tourism Agency recommends resumption of tours to Tokyo

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 20:23:00 +0200

22.04.2011, 21.19 MOSCOW, April 22 (Itar-Tass) -- The Federal Tourism Agency recommends tour operators and agents to resume the selling of tours to Tokyo and suburbs from April 21, 2011. Also, the Agency recommends the tourists planning trips to the aforesaid regions to follow the repots posted by the Russian Foreign Ministry.

Dollar draws fire from Buffett and others

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 20:05:00 +0200

NEW DEHLI, India, April 22 (UPI) -- Investment titan Warren Buffett, speaking in New Delhi, said the U.S. dollar was not the best bet these days and would not be for at least the next 20 years.

Toyota output cuts in Thailand, Taiwan

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:37:00 +0200

BANGKOK/TAIPEI: Toyota said Friday that it would temporarily slash production at its plants in Thailand because of a shortage of parts in the wake of last month's massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Production at three plants would be suspended on Mondays and Fridays between April 25 and June....

Toyota output back to normal by end of year

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:37:00 +0200

TOKYO: Toyota, the world's biggest carmaker, said yesterday output will start recovering in mid-year but will not be back to normal until the end of 2011 after Japan's quake-tsunami disaster caused parts shortages. Many key component manufacturers in Japan are based in the worst-hit northeast regions, where facilities were damaged by the 9.

Julia Gillard to tour tsunami devastation

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:15:00 +0200

Prime Minister Julia Gillard will tour some of the areas hardest hit by Japan's earthquake and tsunami.

Toyota: Output Delays Through Year-End

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:13:00 +0200

In a stark illustration of Japanese automotive woes, Toyota, the world's biggest auto maker by sales, says it doesn't expect to return to normal production levels before November.

Toyota sees a slow return to ‘normal’

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:08:00 +0200

Toyota's global car production, disrupted by parts shortages from Japan's earthquake and tsunami, won't return to normal until November or December.

Japanese robots await call to action

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:06:00 +0200

Japanese robots designed for heavy lifting and data collection have been prepared for deployment at irradiated reactor buildings of the Fukushima No.1 nuclear power station, where U.S.-made robots have already taken radiation and temperature readings as well as visual images at the crippled facility via remote control.

Experience has taught Nakamura how to persevere

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:06:00 +0200

If the J. League is looking for inspiration as it prepares to restart the season on Saturday, Shunsuke Nakamura knows more than a thing or two about triumph over adversity. The Yokohama F. Marinos midfielder is one of hundreds of players getting ready to return to action this weekend, six weeks....

Japan suffering leaves pope stumped

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:02:00 +0200

The pope answers questions on Italian TV, but cannot explain the devastation caused by the tsunami Pope Benedict ventured where no pope has gone before on Friday when he answered questions on an Italian television programme – and was stumped by the first.

Toyota production to continue until year-end

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:01:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Toyota said Friday its global car production, disrupted by parts shortages from Japan's earthquake and tsunami, won't return to normal until November or December — threatening its spot as the world's top-selling automaker.

Asian activists, Ai Weiwei on Time's 'most influential' list

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:01:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Detained Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, the activist mayor of a tsunami-hit Japanese town, and South Korean singer Rain were listed among Time magazine's 100 most influential people Friday.

Pope takes questions from public in rare TV broadcast

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:01:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Pope Benedict took questions from a child in Japan, a Muslim woman in Ivory Coast and a mother caring for a son in a permanent coma in his first televised dialogue with the public, broadcast on Good Friday.

Toyota's Taiwan maker to cut vehicle production

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:01:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Kuozui Motors, the Taiwanese manufacturing company that builds Toyota vehicles under license for the domestic market, will cut its production by 8,500 units in the next month due to a parts shortage following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that battered northeastern Japan and damaged the country's supply chain.

COA research ship to study radiation levels near Japan

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:01:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - A research ship from the Fisheries Agency will embark on a trip to seas near Japan early next month to gather and examine samples for possible radiation contamination.

Toyota set to cut output in Taiwan over Japan quake

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:01:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Toyota will temporarily cut production at its plants in Taiwan due to a shortage of parts following last month's massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan, its local partner said Friday.

Toyota expects long-term slowdown

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:42:00 +0200

TOYOTA CITY, Japan, April 22 (UPI) -- Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp. said it would take another eight months before business returns to normal after the March 11 earthquake. The company's 17 factories in Japan escaped relatively unharmed after...

Shutdown of Georgia nuclear reactor traced to failed breaker

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:29:00 +0200

A failed breaker caused the automatic shutdown of a nuclear reactor at Vogtle Electric Generating Plant in Georgia this week, the plant's owner said Friday.

Toyota''s global output back to normal in Nov-Dec

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:24:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 22 (KUNA) -- Toyota Motor Corp., the world's biggest carmaker, said Friday its global production is expected to return to normal in around November and December. "Output in Japan will start to pick up in July and in other countries in August, with normalization completing around November or December," Toyota said in a statement.

Out Here | Beverly Hills, Calif.: Festive Yet Alarming, Earthquake Banners Strike a Surreal Note

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:22:00 +0200

In a wealthy enclave of California, strangely jovial banners on a theme of earthquake preparedness struck a jarring note for at least one observer.

Bolster disaster assistance fund

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:21:00 +0200

The government has started the work to draw up a grand design for reconstruction of Japan from the March 11 quake and tsunami. But it also must focus on helping disaster victims to put their lives back together. The most pressing priority should be the rebuilding of residences.

Mr. Keene's noble decision

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:21:00 +0200

Mr. Donald Keene, a prominent scholar of Japanese literature and Columbia University professor, has decided to make Japan his permanent home and has begun the process of becoming a naturalized Japanese citizen, it was reported last week. In an interview with NHK, the 88-year-old Japanologist said....