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Japan nuclear crisis: workers using newspaper and sawdust to block pipes

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:53:00 +0200

Japanese workers battling to stop a radioactive water leak into the Pacific from the beleaguered nuclear power plant have resorted to using newspaper and sawdust to try and block the pipes.

Post-Katrina heart attack rate three-times higher -study

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:36:00 +0200

03 Apr 2011 21:20 Source: reuters // Reuters * Heart attack rate failed to subside between 2 and 4 yrs * Stress, psychiatric illnesses seen as factor By Bill Berkrot NEW ORLEANS, April 3 (Reuters) - New Orleans residents were found to have three times the rate of heart attacks four years after the....

Indonesia issues tsunami warning after quake off Java

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:36:00 +0200

03 Apr 2011 21:32 Source: reuters // Reuters (Updates with quote) JAKARTA, April 4 (Reuters) - Indonesia's earthquake agency on Monday issued a tsunami warning after a 7.1 magnitude quake struck at about 300 kilometres (186 miles) off Cilacap on the south coast of Java island.

SNAPSHOT-Japan's nuclear crisis

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:36:00 +0200

03 Apr 2011 21:30 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, April 4 (Reuters) - Following are main developments after a massive earthquake and tsunami devastated northeast Japan and crippled a nuclear power station, raising the risk of an uncontrolled radiation leak.

Indonesia lifts tsunami warning after quake off Java

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:36:00 +0200

03 Apr 2011 22:28 Source: reuters // Reuters (Updates with lifting of tsunami warning) JAKARTA, April 4 (Reuters) - Indonesia's earthquake agency on Monday lifted a tsunami warning after a 7.1 magnitude quake struck off Cilacap on the south coast of Java island and caused panic among local residents.

Japan says it may take months to end radiation leaks

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:25:00 +0200

* Cracked pit one possible source of radiation leaks * More bodies recovered from tsunami-hit coast * Damages bill could top $300 billion TOKYO: Japan’s government warned on Sunday it may take months to stop radiation leaking from a nuclear plant crippled by a huge earthquake and tsunami, three....

Japan Finds Radioactive Water Leaking into Ocean

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:14:00 +0200

Nuclear safety officials say a newly discovered crack in Japan's damaged nuclear plant could be the source of radioactive water that is leaking into the ocean. Nuclear safety spokesman Hidehiko Nishiyama told reporters Saturday that the water could be leaking into the Pacific Ocean from a 20-cent...

Disaster movies are pulled from Japanese screens after tsunami

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:13:00 +0200

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

Indonesia issues tsunami warning after quake off Java

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:12:00 +0200

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia's earthquake agency on Monday issued a tsunami warning after a 7.1 magnitude quake struck at about 300 kilometres (186 miles) off Cilacap on the south coast of Java island.

Paper and sawdust plug nuclear leak

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:10:00 +0200

Workers at plant employ absorbent polymer that expands in contact with water, as officials warn crisis could drag on for months Where concrete has failed to prevent highly radioactive water pouring into the sea, workers at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant have shifted hope of plugging....

Commentary › This is not a test

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:59:00 +0200

Before the devastating magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami hit Japan, its epicenter of Sendai was at the middle of another gripping event that rocked the…

Crime › Neighborhood watch groups form as theft cases rise in disaster-torn regions

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:59:00 +0200

Like other towns and villages on the Pacific coast in northeastern Japan, the town of Onagawa in Miyagi Prefecture was devastated by the catastrophic tsunami…

National › Quake-relief donations total Y115.4 bil but no agreement yet on how to allocate it

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:59:00 +0200

Total donations received by the Japanese Red Cross Society and the Central Community Chest of Japan for people afflicted by the March 11 earthquake and…

Top in Category › Grand Hyatt Tokyo launches 'Smiles for All' campaign

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:59:00 +0200

The Grand Hyatt Tokyo, in response to March 11 earthquake and tsunami, has launched “Smiles for All,” a support project comprising fundraising activities for both…

Entertainment / Arts › Bicultural artists Emi Schemmer and Frankie Cihi launch movement of ...

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:59:00 +0200

If time was an object what would it be? If time was a painting, a photograph, a sketch, what would it show? “Time”... Is it…

Lifestyle › Life slowly returns to Japan's disaster zone

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:59:00 +0200

Bundled up against the wind, Junpei Endo gets off his bicycle, sets it on its kickstand and ponders the dusty mementos he has collected in…

Nuke woes in Japan seen lasting for months

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:53:00 +0200

TOKYO | Engineers pinned their hopes on chemicals, sawdust and shredded newspaper to stop highly radioactive water pouring into the ocean from Japan's tsunami-ravaged nuclear plant Sunday, as officials said it will take several months to bring the crisis under control, the first time they have provided a timetable.

Music fest for quake victims

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:20:00 +0200

RAIN failed to dampen the spirit of music lovers who turned up on Saturday to watch the Fiji Broadcasting Corporation's (FBC) Concert of Hope.

'Solar' bulb available locally

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:20:00 +0200

A BULB said to be the world's first solar-powered bulb is now available in Fiji thanks to the efforts of Savusavu-based distributor Bamboo Fiji.

Containing radiation in Japan may take months

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:19:00 +0200

Japan's government has warned that it may take months to stop radiation leaking from a nuclear plant, as more bodies were recovered in devastated areas of northeast Japan.

Temporary energy supplier Aggreko helps earthquake victims

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 23:39:00 +0200

Glasgow-based Aggreko will supply 200 megawatts of both gas and diesel-fired power - enough for 250,000 homes - to Tokyo Electric Power Company Incorporated (Tepco) for a minimum of a year from June.

Toyota Sees U.S. Shutdowns Amid Parts Shortages

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 23:39:00 +0200

Toyota said it's inevitable the company will be forced to shut down all of its North American factories because of parts shortages due to the earthquake that hit Japan. The temporary shutdowns are likely to take place later this month, affecting 25,000 workers, but no layoffs are expected, a spokesman said.

GLP shares rebound as concerns over Japan operations ease

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

SINGAPORE - Shares of mainboard-listed Global Logistic Properties (GLP) closed 3.1 per cent higher at S$1.98 yesterday as concerns eased about its operations in disaster-struck Japan. The rally, on a volume of about 31 million shares, brought...

How Japan's plight worsens global inflation

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

The economics of production is unpredictable. Just ask Steve Jobs. Stock analysts are buzzing about how Japan's unfolding crisis will affect production of iPhones and iPads. The country is a vital hub for everything from flash memory chips to...

The show doesn't always go on

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

Last month, members of the Esplanade staff were anxiously awaiting the arrival of Charlie Haden. The 73-year-old bass player's work with jazz greats like Ornette Coleman and Keith Jarrett, as well as his other feted collaborations, has made Haden one of...

God spared us tsunami, says Java resident

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

JAKARTA - A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit off Indonesia's main island of Java early yesterday, prompting the authorities to briefly issue a tsunami warning that sent thousands of residents fleeing to higher ground. There were no immediate...

Toyota to shut North American plants

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 23:21:00 +0200

Spokesman says closing is inevitable due to Japanese parts shortage; move likely later this month, but no layoffs expected

Dog swept away by Japan tsunami reunited with owner

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

TOKYO (Reuters) - A dog rescued from the rooftop of a house swept to sea by Japan's March 11 tsunami was reunited on Monday with her owner, who recognised her in television news coverage of the dog's rescue by coast guards.

Japan dumps radioactive water into sea

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 23:08:00 +0200

Japan has started dumping more than 10,000 tonnes of radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific.

Nuclear superpower Russia called in to help Japan

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:49:00 +0200

Japan unite after close shaves in tsunami Japan has asked nuclear superpower Russia to send a special radiation treatment ship used to decommission nuclear submarines to help in its fight to ...

Dog swept away by Japan tsunami reunited with owner

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:45:00 +0200

04 Apr 2011 19:57 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, April 5 (Reuters) - A dog rescued from the rooftop of a house swept to sea by Japan's March 11 tsunami was reunited on Monday with her owner, who recognised her in television news coverage of the dog's rescue by coast guards.

Japan dumps radioactive water into sea

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:45:00 +0200

Japan has started dumping more than 10,000 tonnes of radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific.

Japan parties say evacuees should be housed by end May -media

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:45:00 +0200

04 Apr 2011 19:13 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, April 5 (Reuters) - The Japanese government should aim to move evacuees from the March 11 earthquake and tsunami into temporary housing by the end of May, according to emergency measures proposed by a working-level group of officials from the....

Nuclear plant dumps radioactive water into sea

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:32:00 +0200

Workers freeing storage space for even more highly radioactive water at Japanese complex

Politics › Defense minister thanks U.S. military for humanitarian efforts

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:31:00 +0200

Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa expressed his gratitude to members of the U.S. military aboard the U.S. carrier Ronald Reagan on Monday for their involvement in…

Entertainment › 389,000 attend Johnny's fundraiser in Shibuya

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:31:00 +0200

Johnny & Associates Inc held a fundraiser from April 1 to 3 for survivors of the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. The collection point in front…

Politics › LDP chief says Japan must avoid general election due to quake

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:31:00 +0200

The head of Japan's biggest opposition party said Monday that Prime Minister Naoto Kan should not dissolve the lower house of parliament for a general…

National › Many in U.S., Britain, China describe Japanese as orderly after quake

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:31:00 +0200

A majority of people surveyed in the United States, Britain and China say the Japanese have reacted to the powerful March 11 earthquake and tsunami…

Sports › Hasegawa ready to rumble in title defense

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:31:00 +0200

Hozumi Hasegawa was in a confident mood Monday as he gears up to defend his featherweight belt for the first time in a WBC world…

Largest US dealer expects Japanese auto shortage

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:29:00 +0200

DETROIT (AP) — Cars made by Japanese manufacturers will be in short supply in showrooms this spring and summer because of last month's earthquake and tsunami, the head of the largest U.S. dealership chain said Monday. AutoNation Inc. CEO Mike Jackson said in an interview with The Associated Press....

U.S. dealers see looming shortage of Japanese autos

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 21:50:00 +0200

Cars made by Japanese manufacturers will be in short supply at showrooms this spring and summer because of last month's earthquake and tsunami, the head of the largest U.S. dealership chain said Monday. AutoNation Inc. AN-N CEO Mike Jackson said in an interview with The Associated Press that....

Radioactive water dumped into sea

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 21:30:00 +0200

Workers at Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant dump water with low levels of contamination into the sea so more highly radioactive water can be stored.

Japan nuke plant dumps radioactive water into sea

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 21:26:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) Workers began pumping more than 3 million gallons of contaminated water from Japan's tsunami-ravaged nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean on Monday, freeing storage space for even more highly radioactive water that has hampered efforts to stabilize the reactors.

Plant closures loom at Toyota's N. America plants

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 21:26:00 +0200

A Toyota Motor Corp. spokesman said Monday it's inevitable that the company will have to shut down its North American factories due to shortages of parts from Japan.

Toyota: N. American plant closures likely in April

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 21:23:00 +0200

Toyota Motor Corp. said Monday that it's inevitable the company will be forced to shut down all of its North American factories because of parts shortages due to the earthquake that hit Japan.

Toyota: N. American plant closures likely in April

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 21:19:00 +0200

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Toyota Motor Corp. said Monday that it's inevitable the company will be forced to shut down all of its North American factories because of parts shortages due to the earthquake that hit Japan. The temporary shutdowns are likely to take place later this month, affecting 25,000....

Japan nuke plant dumps radioactive water into sea

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 21:16:00 +0200

Workers began pumping more than 3 million gallons of contaminated water from Japan's tsunami-ravaged nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean on Monday, freeing storage space for even more highly radioactive water that has...

Hotline - week of April 4, 2011: Libya, Japan, Pakistan

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 21:09:00 +0200

(extract) Migrant workers flee Libya Libya has become a land of turmoil for the more than 376,000 people who have recently fled to Egypt, Tunisia and other nearby countries.

Japan nuke plant dumps radioactive water into sea

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:56:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Workers began pumping more than 3 million gallons of contaminated water from Japan's tsunami-ravaged nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean on Monday, freeing storage space for even more highly radioactive water that has hampered efforts to stabilize the reactors.

Aggreko powers FTSE higher after deal to send generators to Japan

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:48:00 +0200

helped power the rise.The company jumped 84p to 16.78 as it agreed to ship gas and diesel generators to Japan to help ease the disruption caused by last month's earthquake and tsunami. The ...

Japan dumps radioactive water into sea, fails to plug leakages

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:37:00 +0200

Amid the failure to plug dangerous leakages in the quake-crippled Fukushima plant, workers on Monday were forced to release contaminated water into the sea.

Japan seeks Russian help to end nuclear crisis

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:18:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan has asked nuclear superpower Russia to send a special radiation treatment ship used to decommission nuclear submarines to help in its fight to contain the world's worst atomic crisis since Chernobyl, Japanese media said late on Monday.

Surging export returns offer hope

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:17:00 +0200

Export commodity prices hit new highs last month, raising the prospect of a substantial boost to the wider economy when farmers feel confident enough to put their chequebooks in their pockets and go to town.The ANZ Commodity Price...

Moscow students gather cash for Japanese tsunami victims

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:06:00 +0200

Although the Russian capital is 4,000 miles away from Japan, the tsunami-struck country’s tragedy has deeply touched the hearts of young Muscovites.

After the disaster, better ties?

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:56:00 +0200

OSAKA — The unprecedented involvement of the U.S. military in rescue and relief operations amid the Tohoku disaster has U.S. and Japanese policy experts hoping the effort will lead to closer bilateral cooperation on disaster planning and other issues, not least the Futenma base relocation.

Portable generators sell out after quake

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:56:00 +0200

Portable power generators made by Honda Motor Co., Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. and Yamaha Motor Co. are running out after the March 11 disaster crippled production while simultaneously stoking demand. Orders for the generators, used to provide hot baths and meals to survivors of the magnitude-9....

U.S. experts in Japan also planning for real thing

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:56:00 +0200

More than 50 U.S. nuclear scientists, engineers and aides are in Japan helping its government as it struggles to control a crippled power plant. In the process, they are training for any future crisis at home. A U.S. cargo plane or a UH-1 helicopter flies over Japan every day that weather permits to....

Milestone for Matsui as A's avoid sweep

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:56:00 +0200

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Hideki Matsui cared more about getting his first hit with Oakland than where he took his grand total: He's now over the 2,500 mark for his career between Japan and the majors. Matsui reached that milestone in a 7-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday as the Athletics....

Japan: 19 foreigners died in earthquake

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:54:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 4 (UPI) -- Nineteen foreigners are confirmed dead in Japan's March 11 earthquake and tsunami, the country's Foreign Ministry said Monday.

Fighting for a free Libya

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:51:00 +0200

http://www.rian.ru/arab_analytics/20110331/359745138.html RIA Novosti's Andrei Stenin spent almost a month with the Libyan rebels. A photojournalist by trade, he wrote this account of his experiences as a collection of fast-moving vignettes in the hopes of giving readers a vivid picture of life on the front lines in Libya.

Japanese dog rescued at sea reunited with owner

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:46:00 +0200

Ban, who had been floating at sea, jumped to owner wagging her tail and was greeted with hugs

Japan seeks Russian help to end nuclear crisis

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:45:00 +0200

04 Apr 2011 16:57 Source: reuters // Reuters * Japan seeks Russian radiation treatment ship * Operators forced to release radioactive water into sea * Bath salts, sea curtain sought to stop radiation leaks * Nuclear crisis may weaken yen, economy to be hit By Chizu Nomiyama and Shinichi Saoshiro....

Tsunami-stranded dog reunited with owner in Japan

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:38:00 +0200

TOKYO: A dog that was rescued from a floating roof off Japan's tsunami-battered northeast coast was reunited with its owner on Monday, public broadcaster NHK said.

Japan: 19 foreigners died in earthquake

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:37:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 4 (UPI) -- Nineteen foreigners are confirmed dead in Japan's March 11 earthquake and tsunami, the country's Foreign Ministry said Monday. The dead were citizens of China, Canada, South and North Korea, Pakistan, the Philippines, Taiwan...

Japanese Dog Adrift For 3 Weeks Reunited with Owner

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:35:00 +0200

Ban was plucked off wreckage of a house drifting almost two kilometers off shore last week by a Japanese helicopter rescue crew

Schwarzenegger to star in animated TV series

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:35:00 +0200

Well, Arnold Schwarzenegger IS back. The one-time muscleman who morphed into Hollywood icon and then California governor returns to his on-screen core sort of with a cheekily titled animated TV show, The Governator In an interview, the 63-year-old said he wants to surprise fans who expected him to....

EU gives EUR 10 mln humanitarian aid to Japan

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:30:00 +0200

Society 4/4/2011 8:18:00 PM BRUSSELS, April 4 (KUNA) -- The European Commission adopted here Monday a new humanitarian funding decision of EUR 10 million to help the Japanese people cope with the massive consequences of the twin disaster of earthquake and tsunami. This increases the European Union's aid to Japan to more than 15 million euro.

Oil up at 2-1/2-year peaks, Brent above $120

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:27:00 +0200

Oil rose to 2-1/2-year highs on Monday, with Brent crude pushing above $120 a barrel on geopolitical risks to supply along with expectations of growing demand after last week's supportive U.S. economic data.

Japan Releases Low-Level Radioactive Water Into Ocean

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:20:00 +0200

Water contaminated with low levels of radiation has been released in an effort to keep dangerous runoff from swamping the generators powering cooling systems at two damaged reactors.

Protecting Japan from tsunamis

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:16:00 +0200

As Japan begins to rebuild after the massive 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami, engineers are beginning to analyze the destruction to learn how to better prepare for future natural disasters; one expert says that prior to the earthquake, more infrastructures spending, particularly for projects....

Japan seeks Russian help to end nuclear crisis

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:15:00 +0200

Bark together again: reunited after tsunami split

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:01:00 +0200

More than three weeks after being separated by Japan’s earthquake and tsunami, coastguards have reunited a dog and her owner following a daring air-sea rescue. Two-year-old Ban had been spotted perched on debris that was floating nearly two kilometres out at sea.

Emotional first-aid for Japan's children

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:59:00 +0200

4 April 2011: Plan is continuing its targeted aid response in Japan, keeping mental, social and emotional care of children at the centre of its relief efforts.

Supply Problems Delay Nigerian Elections

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:58:00 +0200

Nigerian officials postponed parliamentary elections Saturday, sparking anger, disappointment across country

Lower-level radioactive water released

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:51:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 4 (UPI) -- A Japanese utility released lower-level radioactive water into the sea Monday as workers searched for the source of leaks at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant.

Oil prices top 2-1/2 year highs

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:50:00 +0200

Brent crude passes $120 a barrel on Libya, Mideast concerns; U.S. crude choppy after climbing above $108

Ayoon wa Azan (Iranian Threats to Gulf States)

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:47:00 +0200

Jihad el-Khazen We totally reject seeing Bahrain turn into another Lebanon, and will resist this. We are ready to enter war with Iran, and even Iraq, in defense of Bahrain. read more

Closed popular Tokyo hotel to shelter evacuees from Sat.

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:45:00 +0200

TOKYO - The Tokyo metropolitan government said Monday the Grand Prince Hotel Akasaka, an upscale hotel that ...

TEPCO to drop plan to add 2 reactors at Fukushima nuclear plant

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:45:00 +0200

TOKYO - The vice president of Tokyo Electric Power Co. said Monday that the company will withdraw its plan t...

'Fly-jin' face fallout from decision to go

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:24:00 +0200

"Osaka? Why didn't you tell me about this? I'm responsible for the whereabouts of this institute's employees, you know." After receiving this e-mail, I started churning out apology letters to my bosses. Since losing many foreign employees to fear of radiation fallout, they had been counting on me to set a better example.

Shonan: After the bout-fixing scandal and the March 11 quake, do you think the sumo Summer Basho should still be held?

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:24:00 +0200

Robert FeeneyEnglish teacher, 32 (Irish)I can see how people would be very sensitive about the issue, given the scandals and the disaster. On the other hand, people do want life to go on, and sumo is one of the cornerstones of Japan's sporting society. I'd like to see them go ahead with the tournament.

Foreign volunteers in relief efforts

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:24:00 +0200

Ever since the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake, the nongovernmental organization Peace Boat has sent teams of volunteers to assist survivors in disaster-stricken areas as far afield as Kashmir, New Orleans and Indonesia. But according to Takashi Yamamoto, current director of Peace Boat's relief....

Quake aid, pet predictions

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:24:00 +0200

Reader D.C. recommends the Japan Chernobyl Foundation as a charity for victims of the earthquake and nuclear disaster. He writes: "For 20 years, JCF has specialized in providing medical aid to radiation disaster victims, with a special emphasis on helping children.

Getting kids get back to school

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:24:00 +0200

Classes have resumed in the 12 elementary and middle schools of Natori, Miyagi Prefecture, which was devastated by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. In the heavily damaged city of Ishinomaki, north of Natori in Miyagi Prefecture, all the elementary and middle schools are scheduled to resume classes in late April.

Letting radiation leak, but never information

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:24:00 +0200

March 2011 has shaken Japan to the core. The earthquake, tsunami and nuclear incident in Fukushima have given the world cause to pause and reflect on the fragility and hubris of human existence. My condolences to the victims, and their families and friends. But it's time for some assessments, however premature.

Shinkansen lines 'shrink' nation

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:24:00 +0200

The entire super-express Kyushu Shinkansen Line, linking the cities of Fukuoka and Kagoshima, was quietly opened March 12, a day after the massive earthquake and tsunami hit northeastern Japan. This follows the December opening of the completed Tohoku Shinkansen Line linking Tokyo and Shin Aomori.

Liam's Morning Glory in the park

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:03:00 +0200

GALLAGHER burns off some calories on his daily workout routine on Hampstead Heath

Japan earthquake and tsunami and nuclear crisis in pictures

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:59:00 +0200

A yacht washed away by the March 11 tsunami is removed from the debris in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture Picture: AP http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/worldnews/8426958/Japan-earthquake-and-tsunami-and-nuclear-crisis-in-pictures.

Arnie is back, now as animated crime-fighter

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:52:00 +0200

CANNES, France (AP) — Well, Arnold Schwarzenegger IS back. The one-time muscleman who morphed into Hollywood icon and then California governor returns to his on-screen core — sort of — with a cheekily titled animated TV show, "The Governator." In an interview, the 63-year-old said he wants to....

Donors need to trust Haitians to rebuild their country | Prospery Raymond

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:43:00 +0200

International donors should be helping Haitians combat corruption, build up their police force and make their institutions more transparent. That will help the country's reconstruction process The biggest obstacle to rebuilding in Haiti is not criminal gangs, lack of funds, poor infrastructure or any of the other usual suspects.

White-hat hackers offer protection

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:37:00 +0200

“Hacker” is one of those words that instantly conjures up negatives images in your mind - things like crime. But there are also good, ethical hackers. They are white-hat hackers who aspire to protect a nation, institution or individuals from ill-intended hacker attacks.

Japan Debates Food Tariffs and Imports

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

The disruption to food production in Japan, coupled with the questions about the country's food safety in light of possible radiation contamination, have raised the thorny question as to whether the country should scrap some of its protectionist tariffs on certain products and welcome more imports.

Greens' growth in Germany spurs deputy chancellor's departure

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:17:00 +0200

Guido Westerwelle announced he is resigning as deputy chancellor to Angela Merkel after their parties received stunning losses to Greens in last month's state elections.

Japan confirms death of 19 foreigners in March 11 quake, tsunami

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:05:00 +0200

TOKYO - Japan has confirmed the deaths of 19 foreigners in the devastating March 11 quake and tsunami that ...

Singapore bans fresh food imports from Hyogo Prefecture

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:05:00 +0200

SINGAPORE - Singapore's food safety authority on Monday added Hyogo to the list of Japanese prefectures from whi...

25 economies restrict food imports from Japan over radiation fears

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:05:00 +0200

TOKYO - At least 25 foreign economies have restricted imports of farm and other food products from Japan in ...

Top auto dealer sees Japanese car shortage

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:01:00 +0200

The largest car dealer chain in the U.S. says it expects shortages of Japanese brand cars in the spring and summer following last month's earthquake and tsunami.

Japan confirms 19 foreigners killed in quake, tsunami

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:00:00 +0200

Japanese authorities said Monday 19 foreigners were among the more than 12,100 people confirmed dead following the devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami, DPA reported.

Post-Katrina heart attack rate three-times higher: Study

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:59:00 +0200

New Orleans residents were found to have three times the rate of heart attacks four years after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina than before the storm and levee break that flooded the city, according to a study presented at a major heart meeting on Sunday.

Urban Search and Rescue: Boosting Intra-ASEAN Self Help

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:49:00 +0200

By Nah Liang Tuang Synopsis Natural disasters such as the earthquakes and tsunamis in the Indian Ocean off Sumatra in 2004 and in Japan most recently highlight the importance of qualified Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams. ASEAN's lack of such vital rescue expertise needs to be addressed.

French nuclear spent-fuel pools need scrutiny -Min

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:43:00 +0200

04 Apr 2011 12:20 Source: reuters // Reuters * France to carry out an audit of its nuclear reactors * France has not looked enough into spent fuel pools-Min PARIS, April 4 (Reuters) - The question of spent fuel pools in French reactors has not been studied enough, including in Areva's

AP Interview: 'The Governator' now in animation

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:43:00 +0200

CANNES, France (AP) — Arnold Schwarzenegger says his new animated TV venture features a "superheroic guy" who gets things done — without constraints like laws to thwart his action. "I think that a lot of times you can actually do more and accomplish more being outside of the system," the muscle....

Suzlon Energy Aims for REpower Buyout

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:26:00 +0200

Suzlon Energy said it has raised its holding in its German unit REpower Systems AG to 95.16%, and begun steps to push for a 100% buyout of the company.

Increased heart attack risk for Katrina survivors

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:15:00 +0200

New Orleans residents were found to have three times the rate of heart attacks, four years after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, compared with before the storm and levee break that flooded the city, according to a study presented at a major heart meeting on Sunday.

New Orleans residents 3 times as likely to have a heart attack than before Hurricane Katrina

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:01:00 +0200

Chronic stress, not being able to return home and a poorly functioning health system likely contribute to this situation, said the researchers.

Water, Beef and Bodies Contaminated Near Japanese Nuclear Plant

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:54:00 +0200

Tokyo Electric Power Company says radioactive iodine detected in groundwater beneath one reactor at levels 10,000 times above normal

Fukushima latest: the race to plug the radiation leak

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:48:00 +0200

How is radiation leaking from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant and what is being done to stop it? New Scientist assesses the latest information

Japan weighs up fallout after nuclear company's bungling

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:47:00 +0200

Japan's government is reportedly ready to consider nationalising the operator of the crippled power plant.

Dog rescued from tsunami debris reunited with owner

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:44:00 +0200

A dog rescued from drifting ocean debris immediately jumped to her owner and wagged her tail at their reunion more than three weeks after Japan's tsunami.

Japan: Quake Death Toll Reaches 12,157

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:44:00 +0200

04 de abril de 2011, 09:17 Tokyo, Apr 4 (Prensa Latina) The death toll of the March 11 earthquake and ensuing tsunami in Japan has reached 12,157, while 15,496 people remain missing, the National Police Agency said on Monday.

VOA Reporter’s Reflection on Japanese Tragedy

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:38:00 +0200

Steve Herman says he had no time to reflect or get emotional during his coverage of the recent disaster in Japan. Now, back in his office in the VOA bureau in Seoul, Herman says the enormity of what he witnessed during his two weeks in Japan is still sinking in. When reporting I'm "in the zone,” Herman said in a TweetChat Thursday.

US, Japanese Forces Search for Missing Tsunami Victims

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:38:00 +0200

Operation involves 120 aircraft, 65 ships and will cover three prefectures hit hardest by disaster

China's sympathetic response to Japan's crisis eases tensions

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:36:00 +0200

Japan's quake, tsunami, and nuclear crisis have eased China-Japan tensions heartens many, but flash points remain.

Gallagher's Japan show raises £150,000

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:34:00 +0200

LIAM GALLAGHER's star-studded show to benefit Japan has raised a massive £150,000.

Soles4Souls, The Shoe Charity, and www.ShopChameleon.com Partner for Japanese Relief Efforts

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:33:00 +0200

NEW YORK , April, 4, 2011 -- Soles4Souls ( www.giveshoes.org ) and Chameleon Accessories Boutique have joined forces to bring shoes to victims of the devastating earthquake in Japan Chameleon Accessories Boutique via www.ShopChameleon.com will help collect footwear to support Soles4Souls'....

New Orleans residents 3 times as likely to have a heart attack than before Hurricane Katrina

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:28:00 +0200

Chronic stress, not being able to return home and a poorly functioning health system likely contribute to this situation, said the researchers.

Radioactive water released into sea

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:12:00 +0200

Fukushima plant will discharge 11,500 tonnes of water into Pacific to make space for more highly contaminated liquid The operator of Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant is to discharge 11,500 tonnes of contaminated water into the Pacific to make space for more highly radioactive liquid.

CEO gives his salary to tsunami victims

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:12:00 +0200

A JAPANESE CEO will donate $US120 million ($A115.78 million) of his personal wealth plus his salary until he retires to help tsunami victims.

Japan tsunami dog reunited with owner

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:09:00 +0200

A dog rescued from a roof drifting in the sea off Japan's north-east coast more than three weeks after an earthquake and tsunami is reunited with her owner.

Gilani invites Japanese investors to Pakistan

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:00:00 +0200

ISLAMABAD, April 4 (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said on Monday that Pakistan offers lucrative business-friendly environment for foreign investors and urged Japanese investors to benefit from the incentives. Talking to outgoing Ambassador of Japan Chihiro Atsumi here at the PM House,....

Estimated cost of Japan’s earthquake at $300bn

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:51:00 +0200

Japan’s government expects last month’s earthquake and tsunami to cost up to $300 billion in material damage, but the ultimate cost will be far higher.

TEPCO Told To Hurry To Stop Radiation Leaks, Tries Bath Salts

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:48:00 +0200

Tokyo, April 04, 2011 - Japan's government Monday told the operator of the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant to move quickly to stop radiation seeping into the ocean as desperate engineers resorted to bath salts to help trace a leak from one reactor.

Sony CEO accidentally reveals secret details about iPhone 5

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:43:00 +0200

Sir Howard Stringer, CEO of Sony, accidentally told everyone in the world that his company will be supplying image sensors for Apple's iPhone 5.

Crews try to track radioactive water leak

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:40:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 4 (UPI) -- Workers tried to trace the source of radioactive water leaking into the sea near Japan's earthquake-crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, officials said.

Japan to release radioactive water into sea

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:38:00 +0200

Japanese engineers on Monday were forced to release radioactive water into the sea while resorting to desperate measures such as using bath salts to try to find the source of the leaks at a crippled nuclear power complex.

Tsunami dog reunited with owner in Japan

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:37:00 +0200

A dog that was rescued from a floating roof off Japan's tsunami-battered north-east coast was reunited with its owner on Monday, public broadcaster NHK said.

Crews try to track radioactive water leak

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:36:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 4 (UPI) -- Workers tried to trace the source of radioactive water leaking into the sea near Japan's earthquake-crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, officials said. Dyed powder was used to try to find the source. Tokyo Electric Power...

Dog lost in tsunami reunited with owner

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:25:00 +0200

A DOG that was rescued from a floating roof off Japan's tsunami-battered northeast coast was reunited with its owner today.

Japan dumps radioactive water in sea

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:16:00 +0200

Workers at Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant dump water with low levels of contamination into the sea so more highly radioactive water can be stored.

Aggreko signs Japanese power deal

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:11:00 +0200

A British firm today said it had signed a deal with the operator of the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan to supply emergency power. Glasgow-based Aggreko will supply 200 megawatts ...

Brent rises above $119, U.S. oil at 2.5-year peak

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:07:00 +0200

Brent crude rose over $119 a barrel and U.S. crude hit a 2-1/2-year high on Monday at more than $108 as unrest in the Middle East and North Africa triggered concern that supplies could be dented while economic growth bolsters demand.

UPDATE2: Japan changes scope of restrictions on farm products

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:03:00 +0200

TOKYO - The government decided Monday to change the scope of its restrictions on tap water and shipments of ...

Many in U.S., Britain, China describe Japanese as orderly after quake

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:03:00 +0200

TOKYO - A majority of people surveyed in the United States, Britain and China say the Japanese have reacted ...

UPDATE1: Japan must now avoid general election, opposition party chief says

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:03:00 +0200

TOKYO - The head of Japan's biggest opposition party said Monday that Prime Minister Naoto Kan should not di...

Rescued dog back with owner after drifting at sea 3 weeks

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:03:00 +0200

SENDAI - A dog rescued from a roof drifting on the sea off earthquake and tsunami-hit Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefe...

Japanese defense chief thanks U.S. military for humanitarian efforts

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:03:00 +0200

ABOARD U.S. CARRIER RONALD REAGAN - Japanese Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa expressed his gratitude to members of the U.S. military a...

European Commission to allocate another EUR 10 million for Japan

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:00:00 +0200

Brussels. The European Commission has decided to allocate another EUR 10 million to help about 30,000 Japanese nationals evacuated after the earthquake and tsunami of 11 March, RIA Novosti reported. As European Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Assistance and Crisis Response....

GE's Immelt defends nuclear industry safety record

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:54:00 +0200

GE and its nuclear business partner Hitachi Ltd have sent over 1,000 workers to help with the so far unsuccesfful efforts to get the plant under control.

Japan nuclear crisis to trigger huge civil damages claims

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:42:00 +0200

04 Apr 2011 11:35 Source: reuters // Reuters * TEPCO and government to handle claims * Hundreds of thousands of claims expected * Claims could top $130 bln in worst case - BofA-ML * Government likely to set up central compensation fund By Rachel Armstrong SINGAPORE, April 4(Reuters) - Japan's....

GE's Immelt defends nuclear industry safety record

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:42:00 +0200

04 Apr 2011 11:25 Source: reuters // Reuters * Immelt says nuclear industry has been safe for 40 years * Says to work with TEPCO to resolve Japan nuclear crisis * GE: to ship more than 20 gas turbines to help with power crunch (Adds GE spokeswoman clarification on safety record remarks) By Taiga....

ANALYSIS-Broad Japan coalition possible post-disaster, not done deal

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:42:00 +0200

04 Apr 2011 10:44 Source: reuters // Reuters By Linda Sieg April 4 (Reuters) - Japan's two biggest parties look as though they might put aside bitter rivalry and join hands to recover from the devastation left by last month's massive earthquake and tsunami, which triggered a nuclear crisis that is still far from under control.

Tsunami dog reunited with owner 11:44 Mongrel named Ban was rescued from debris drifting in ocean three weeks after Japan disaster

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:18:00 +0200

A dog rescued from drifting ocean debris after the Japanese earthquake and tsunami has been reunited with her owner more than three weeks after the disaster. Animal shelter worker Toshio Suzuki in the tsunami-wrecked Miyagi region of northern Japan said the owner of the two-year-old mongrel called Ban saw Friday’s rescue on television.

Satoshi Kitamura: Postcard from Japan

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:12:00 +0200

Illustrator Satoshi Kitamura was at his studio near Tokyo on Friday 11 March, when the earthquake hit. He talks about his fear then, and the courage and uncertainty he sees around him in Japan now When the earthquake struck I was in the studio that I have been renting near my home.

Colourant used to trace leak at Japan's Fukushima

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:10:00 +0200

After earlier efforts to stop a leak at Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant failed, workers are now trying a different method as they attemp to stop radioactive water escaping from a concrete pit. The new approach involves pouring a coloured liquid in a tunnel that leads into the pit. They will then try to trace exactly where the leak is coming from.

Japan to release radioactive water into sea, uses bath salts to find leak

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:46:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese engineers on Monday were forced to release radioactive water into the sea while resorting to desperate measures such as using bath salts to try to find the source of the leaks at a crippled nuclear power complex.

Japan Nuclear Plant to Release Contaminated Water Into Ocean

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:38:00 +0200

Operator of the crippled Fukushima plant says release of water make room in storage tanks for water that is even more radioactive

Oil Remains Firm but Gains Capped

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:36:00 +0200

Oil prices remained strong but gains were limited as the 'post-earthquake' Tankan survey released by the BOJ showed a slide in business confidence for the second quarter.

UPDATE1: Japan changes scope of restrictions on farm products

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:32:00 +0200

TOKYO - The government decided Monday to change the scope of its restrictions on shipments of farm products ...

Obama Announces Re-Election Bid in Web Video

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:28:00 +0200

President Barack Obama makes statement about Japan following last week's earthquake, tsunami, and subsequent nuclear concerns, Thursday, March 17, 2011, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington BARACK OBAMA, the American president, on deadly Afghan protests that raged over the weekend in....

TEPCO told to hurry to stop radiation leaks, tries bath salts

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:10:00 +0200

Japan radiation rises, overseas experts recruited Japan's government today told the operator of the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant to move quickly to stop radiation seeping into the ocean ...

Tepco Plans to Release Radioactive Water

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:54:00 +0200

Tokyo Electric Power said it will release 11,500 tons of low-level radioactive water from its damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power complex into the Pacific Ocean as part of an effort to speed up the draining of the nuclear facility.

Nigeria: Parliamentary polls postponed again

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:49:00 +0200

2011-04-04 The Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria has once again postponed the parliamentary polls until Saturday 9 April. This announcement was made on Sunday (03 April) after a meeting with all political parties' leaders in the country’s capital Abuja.

Japan race to find radiation leak path

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:46:00 +0200

Workers at Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant use dye to try to trace the route of highly radioactive water flowing from a damaged reactor into the sea.

Japan to release radioactive water into sea

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:37:00 +0200

Japan says it may take months to end radiation leaks

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:33:00 +0200

TOKYO - Japan warned on Sunday it could take months to stop radiation leaking from a nuclear plant crippled by a huge earthquake and tsunami three weeks ago, while voters said a coalition would better handle the crisis and post-quake recovery effort.

Waiting for the man

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:25:00 +0200

April is the cruelest month. But March had its share of cruelty for the West, too. Ten years after the attack on the Twin Towers in NewYork, twenty-two after the collapse of the Berlin Wall, just three since the economic crash, we still have not learned how to walk the razor’s edge between choice and necessity.

Aggreko signs Japanese power deal

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:16:00 +0200

A British firm today said it had signed a deal with the operator of the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan to supply emergency power.

Is Indonesia prepared for the next tsunami?

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:15:00 +0200

JAKARTA (Reuters) - In daily games and quizzes with his children, Hardimansyah slips in these questions: Where's your rucksack? What can you do with a candle? Where do you run to if I'm not with you when a tsunami is closing in?

Joint search operation comes to close in Japan

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:13:00 +0200

BEIJING, April 4 (Saba) -- Staying in Japan, a special three-day operation, to find the more than 15-thousand people missing since the earthquake and tsunami, has come to a close.

Wembley 'supergig' for Japan cancelled

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:11:00 +0200

Promoter Live Nation pulls concert for victims of the Japan earthquake and tsunami after failing to secure enough artists Organisers have called off plans for a massive "supergig", which was to benefit the relief effort in Japan. Live Nation was reportedly "unable to secure artists" for the Wembley....

World to mark Japan disaster

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:08:00 +0200

The Empire State Building in New York is to be lit up in a show of support for Japan following a deadly earthquake and tsunami last month. It is just one of the iconic towers around the world that will glow with the national colours of Japan of red and white at sundown later. Spinnaker [...]

Two staff first official deaths at Fukushima

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:50:00 +0200

Two workers were named as the first official deaths at Japan's embattled nuclear power plant yesterday, three weeks after a devastating earthquake and tsunami hit the country.

Current situation and the Government of Japan's response, 4 Apr 2011

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:46:00 +0200

1. Outlines Overview of the earthquake disaster and the Government of Japan's response (1) Around 14:46 of March 11, massive earthquakes with the magnitude of 9.0 struck Sanriku Coast, Japan.

Japan: Press Conference by Prime Minister Naoto Kan, April 1, 2011

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:46:00 +0200

CABINET PUBLIC RELATIONS SECRETARY: We will now begin the press conference with Prime Minister Naoto Kan. Prime Minister, your opening statement please. Opening Statement by Prime Minister Naoto Kan PRIME MINISTER KAN: Three weeks have now passed since the earthquake.

Bangladesh: Day in the life of a seismologist

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:46:00 +0200

DHAKA, 4 April 2011 (IRIN) - Earthquake preparedness is a cause for concern in Asia - witness the earthquakes in Japan and Myanmar in the past few weeks - especially in densely populated and disaster-prone countries like Bangladesh.

GE vows $10 mln aid, long-term help on Fukushima -Kyodo

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:42:00 +0200

04 Apr 2011 05:42 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, April 4 (Reuters) - General Electric Co , which helped to build Japan's crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, has vowed to provide $10 million in aid and long-term support to deal with the nuclear crisis, Kyodo News Agency reported on Monday.

BANGLADESH: Day in the life of a seismologist

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:42:00 +0200

04 Apr 2011 07:46 Source: Content partner // IRIN DHAKA, 4 April 2011 ( IRIN ) - Earthquake preparedness is a cause for concern in Asia - witness the earthquakes in Japan and Myanmar in the past few weeks - especially in densely populated and disaster-prone countries like Bangladesh.

FEATURE-Is Indonesia prepared for the next tsunami?

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:42:00 +0200

04 Apr 2011 06:40 Source: reuters // Reuters By Olivia Rondonuwu JAKARTA, April 4 (Reuters) - In daily games and quizzes with his children, Hardimansyah slips in these questions: Where's your rucksack? What can you do with a candle? Where do you run to if I'm not with you when a tsunami is closing....

Nuclear safety reps meet in Vienna

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:36:00 +0200

Representatives from dozens of countries are meeting in Vienna, Austria, to scrutinize safety at each other's power plants with the aim of avoiding disasters such as the Japanese nuclear crisis.

Disasters stress children in Japan tsunami zone

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:34:00 +0200

Zoom in for a snapshot of apparent normalcy: children sitting in a circle, clasping playing cards tightly in their hands. They laugh, chat and occasionally hop up to break into a goofy dance.

Japan battles to stop radiation leak into sea

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:28:00 +0200

SENDAI, Japan, April 4, 2011 (AFP) - Workers at Japan's crippled nuclear plant Sunday struggled to stop a radioactive water leak into the Pacific, as the government warned the facility may leach contamination for months. Along the tsunami-ravaged coast, 25,000 Japanese and US military and rescue....

EU: Japanese nuclear accident will affect UN climate talks

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:22:00 +0200

"So certainly it is something that has an impact on climate negotiations," added Runge-Metzger, as delegates from nearly 200 countries began a six-day meeting on tackling climate change. The UN gathering is the first of its kind since negotiators reached a moderately successful deal in Cancun,....

Strong earthquake hits off Indonesia's main island

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:04:00 +0200

A strong earthquake hit off Indonesia's main island of Java, prompting authorities to briefly issue a tsunami warning that sent thousands of residents fleeing to higher ground.

Northrop Grumman's Global Hawk Continues to Shine 10 Years on From Historic Trans-Pacific Flight

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:01:00 +0200

SAN DIEGO, April 4, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ten years ago this month, Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE:NOC) Global Hawk unmanned aircraft system (UAS) entered the Guinness Book of Records for the longest nonstop unmanned flight when it flew from Edwards Air Force Base in California to RAAF Base Edinburgh in South Australia.

Japan gov't demands quick action to avoid sea contamination

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:52:00 +0200

Fukushima nuclear plant employees use bath salts to help trace radiation leak from reactor; official warns it could take months to control nuclear crisis; Japanese cabinet secretary warns of huge ocean impact.

SNAPSHOT - Japan's nuclear crisis

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:42:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Following are main developments after a massive earthquake and tsunami devastated northeast Japan and crippled a nuclear power station, raising the risk of an uncontrolled radiation leak.

More than 100 Johor schools raise funds for Japan

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:42:00 +0200

KLUANG: Over 100 schools in the state have joined in efforts to raise funds for victims of the Japan tsunami and earthquake under the Malaysian Girl Guides-Maybank Disaster Relief Fund.

Race to find radiation leak path

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:38:00 +0200

Workers at Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant use dye to try to trace the route of highly radioactive water flowing from a damaged reactor into the sea.

Death toll reaches 12,157 from great quake-tsunami in Japan

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:31:00 +0200

The National Police Agency said on Monday that the catastrophic earthquake and ensuing tsunami have left 12,157 people dead and 15,496 others unaccounted for in Japan by 10:00 a.m. local time (0100 GMT). A 9.0-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific coastal areas of northeastern and eastern Japan on March 11, triggering enormous tsunami.

Japan must now avoid general election, opposition party chief says

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:30:00 +0200

TOKYO - The head of Japan's biggest opposition party said Monday that Prime Minister Naoto Kan should not di...

After Japan disaster, disposing of waste creates dilemmas

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:23:00 +0200

After the quake and tsunami, Japan faces legal, financial, logistical, environmental and ethical questions on dealing with debris — from ships and smashed cars to waterlogged heirlooms and soiled family photos.For days on end, 23-year-old Hiraku Sato and a co-worker toiled in their pharmacy in....

Australian disasters to cost $9bn

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:23:00 +0200

The natural disasters that hit Australia will cost its economy A$9bn ($9.4bn; £5.8bn), according to the Treasury department.

In Japan, Mass Burials Are Another Cause for Grief

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:10:00 +0200

As the Japanese towns pitched into near nonexistence by the earthquake and tsunami collect what dead can be found, they are also holding the first mass burials in local memory

Is Indonesia prepared for the next tsunami?

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:06:00 +0200

Earthquake death toll hits 170

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:03:00 +0200

Police have named a woman who died in Christchurch's February 22 earthquake, bringing the total number of names released to 170.The woman was Rika Hyuga , 30, o

BANGLADESH: Day in the life of a seismologist

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 08:47:00 +0200

Japan uses colour dye to trace nuclear leak

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 08:37:00 +0200

OFUNATO, Japan: Emergency crew at Japan's tsunami-hit nuclear plant used a colour dye Monday to trace the source of a radioactive leak as lower business confidence signalled the disaster's economic impact.

Japan uses colour dye to trace nuclear leak

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 08:35:00 +0200

Emergency crew at Japan s tsunami-hit nuclear plant used a colour dye Monday to trace the source of a radioactive leak as lower business confidence signalled disaster s economic impact.

38-meter-high tsunami triggered by Japan''s March 11 quake: survey

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 08:30:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 4 (KUNA) -- A tsunami that hit a coastal city in northern Japan after the March 11 massive earthquake is estimated to have reached 37.9 meters in height, a field survey showed, Kyodo News Agency reported. The tsunami measured in a district in Miyako City, 480 km north of Tokyo, was higher than the domestic record of 38.

Japanese hid information on radiation

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 08:19:00 +0200

JAPANESE government withheld data showing that levels of radiation more than 30 kilometres from the Fukushima nuclear plant exceeded safe levels.

Workers Give Glimpse of Japan’s Nuclear Crisis

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 08:04:00 +0200

Interviews, e-mails and blog posts offer a view of problems faced by the thousands of anxious but eager Tokyo Electric Power employees working to re-establish order.

April 12 uprising not the solution - Bennett

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 07:59:00 +0200

MBABANE businessman, Walter Bennett has warned against the proposed April 12 uprising. He said: “I have only heard about this and think it is only wise for me to warn all those involved against it. People should not be misled and they should not participate in such,” he said.

Japan uses dye to trace nuclear leak

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 07:57:00 +0200

Emergency crews at Japan's tsunami-hit nuclear plant have used a colour dye to trace the source of a radioactive leak.

Japan uses color dye to trace nuclear leak

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 07:51:00 +0200

Emergency crew at Japan's tsunami-hit nuclear plant used a color dye Monday to trace the source of a radioactive leak as lower business confidence signaled the disaster's economic impact.

Japan's TEPCO told to hurry to stop radiation leaks, tries bath salts

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 07:42:00 +0200

04 Apr 2011 04:41 Source: reuters // Reuters * Government demands quick action to avoid fouling sea * Voters want coalition for better disaster handling * Engineers try bath salts to trace leak * Business sentiment turns negative after disaster (Recasts with Edano call for prompt action, quotes) By....

TEPCO told to hurry to stop radiation leaks, tries bath salts

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 07:33:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's government Monday told the operator of the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant to move quickly to stop radiation seeping into the ocean as desperate engineers resorted to bath salts to help trace a leak from one reactor.

Indonesia lifts tsunami warning after quake off Java

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 07:27:00 +0200

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia's earthquake agency on Monday lifted a tsunami warning after a 7.1 magnitude quake struck off Cilacap on the south coast of Java island and caused panic among local residents.

Months to stop Japan N-leaks

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 07:25:00 +0200

SENDAI, Japan, April 3, (Agencies): Workers at Japan’s crippled nuclear plant Sunday struggled to stop a radioactive water leak into the Pacific, as the government warned the facility may spread contamination for months. Along the tsunami-ravaged coa...

Japan uses colour dye to trace nuclear leak

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 07:23:00 +0200

OFUNATO, Japan, April 4, 2011 (AFP) - Emergency crew at Japan’s tsunami-hit nuclear plant used a colour dye Monday to trace the source of a radioactive leak as lower business confidence signalled the disaster’s economic impact. While round-the-clock work continued to prevent a wider catastrophe at....

National › Quake donations total Y115.4 bil but no agreement yet on allocating it

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 07:05:00 +0200

Total donations received by the Japanese Red Cross Society and the Central Community Chest of Japan for people afflicted by the March 11 earthquake and…

Javanese run for the hills after tsunami warning

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:44:00 +0200

JAKARTA - A strong earthquake hit off Indonesia's main island of Java at 3am this morning, prompting the local authorities to briefly issue a tsunami warning and sending thousands of residents fleeing their homes in panic. The tsunami warning...

Japan: Press briefing at the Prime Ministers Office for members of the foreign press, 31 Mar 2011

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:43:00 +0200

Mr. Noriyuki Shikata, Deputy Cabinet Secretary for Public Relations: Good evening. Thank you very much for coming to the Prime Minister’s Office for the briefing by the Japanese government officials for the international press.

Japan: the March 11 massive earthquake triggers 38-meter-high tsunami

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:34:00 +0200

The tsunami which hit Japan after the March 11 massive earthquake is estimate to be 38-meter-high, a researcher at the University of Tokyo announced on Sunday.

Japan fails to stop radioactive leak

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:34:00 +0200

Japanese officials said they failed on Sunday in repeated attempts to seal a crack they had identified as one source of radioactive water leak into the Pacific.

No. of bodies found in intensive 3-day search revised to 79

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:30:00 +0200

TOKYO - The Defense Ministry on Monday revised the number of bodies recovered by Japanese and U.S. troops th...

Death toll reaches 12,157 from great quake-tsunami in Japan

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:10:00 +0200

Vietnam's visitor numbers grow in first quarter

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:04:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Nearly 1.5 million foreigners visited Vietnam in the first quarter of this year, a year-on-year increase of nearly 12 percent, the General Statistics Office said.

Over 200 Taiwanese families apply to host Japanese victims

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:04:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - More than 200 families in Taiwan have registered to provide a haven for Japanese people who lost their homes in the magnitude-9.0 earthquake and resulting tsunami that devastated northeastern Japan on March 11.

Updated operational status and responses of Fuji Xerox and our affiliates after the Great East Japan Earthquake

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 05:57:00 +0200

April 4, 2011 -- Fuji Xerox announces today the current status of our manufacturing activities at Fuji Xerox and our affiliates following the earthquake that occurred on March 11. Company / Site / Location / Status Fuji Xerox Manufacturing / Niigata Center / Kashiwazaki-shi, Niigata Pref.

Why Mass Burials Are Another Cause for Grief in Japan

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 05:38:00 +0200

As the Japanese towns pitched into near non-existence by the convulsions of earth and sea collect what dead can be found, they also hold the first mass burials in local memory

Strong earthquake hits off Indonesia's main island

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 05:32:00 +0200

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) A strong earthquake hit off Indonesia's main island of Java early April 4, prompting authorities to briefly issue a tsunami warning that sent thousands of residents fleeing to higher ground.

Strong quake hits off Indonesia's main island

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 05:18:00 +0200

JAKARTA, Indonesia: A strong earthquake hit off Indonesia’s main island of Java early Monday, prompting authorities to briefly issue a tsunami warning that sent thousands of residents fleeing to higher ground.

Disasters put stress on Japanese children

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 05:18:00 +0200

KARAKUWA, Japan: Zoom in for a snapshot of apparent normalcy: children sitting in a circle, clasping playing cards tightly in their hands. They laugh, chat and occasionally hop up to break into a goofy dance.

RM700,000 raised for Japan from charity sale

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 05:18:00 +0200

KUALA LUMPUR: Three rackets, two t-shirts and a pair of shoes used by world number one Lee Chong Wei were auctioned off for RM700,000(US231,114) at a charity programme "Hope & Smile" in aid of the earthquake/tsunami victims in Japan. (US1=RM3.02)

Increased heart attack risk persists for Katrina survivors

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 04:54:00 +0200

Quake prompts Indonesians to flee homes

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 04:53:00 +0200

An earthquake which struck off Java has stoked the lingering fears many Indonesians have years after the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami.

Disasters put stress on children in Japan

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 04:44:00 +0200

Zoom in for a snapshot of apparent normalcy: children sitting in a circle, clasping playing cards tightly in their hands. They laugh, chat and occasionally hop up to break into a goofy dance.

Japan business mood to worsen after quake

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 04:33:00 +0200

Japanese big manufacturers expect conditions to worsen significantly in the next three months, responses to a Bank of Japan survey collected after the March 11 earthquake showed on Monday. It was a reversal of the full survey results.

Quake prompts Indonesians to flee homes

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 04:33:00 +0200

QUAKE enough to cause panicked residents in Cilacap to flee their homes, some seeking higher ground as fears of a tsunami spread.

Disaster movies are pulled from Japanese screens after tsunami

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

A woman in a luxury hotel at an Asian beach resort goes for a wander - it's an idyllic and beautiful setting but there is something ominous in the air. Suddenly, before she or the street ...

Disaster Highlights Component Suppliers

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 03:20:00 +0200

As companies scramble to fill holes in their supply chains opened by the disaster in Japan, component distributors such as Fusion Trade are in high demand.

Quake Sinks Hawaii's Tourism

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 03:20:00 +0200

Hawaii is grappling with twin effects from Japan's earthquake: Not only did last month's temblor generate a tsunami that damaged or destroyed dozens of local shops and attractions, but Japanese tourists are now canceling travel to the state amid the devastation back home.

Nuclear crisis will last months, Japanese officials say

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 03:01:00 +0200

Measures to stem leaks at Fukushima plant appear to have failed; bodies of two men killed by tsunami discovered

Nuclear plant confirms two deaths as crisis drags on

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:44:00 +0200

JAPAN’S Fukushima nuclear power plant may not be brought under control for several more months following the devastating earthquake and tsunami on March 11.

Quake-proof your house

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

The earthquake and tsunami in Japan destroyed property worth billions of dollars. While there’s little you can do to control natural calamities, steps can be taken to cushion yourself against the after-effects by taking the relevant insurance.

News Chief Pushes Multimedia

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:20:00 +0200

For the past several weeks, AFP's chief executive, Emmanuel Hoog, has been tested to the limit as his reporters have been deployed to cover top stories around the world.

Japan battles to stop radiation leak into sea

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:11:00 +0200

SENDAI, Japan – Workers at Japan's crippled nuclear plant Sunday struggled to stop a radioactive water leak into the Pacific, as the government warned the facility may spread contamination for months.

Japan battles to stop radiation leak into sea

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:09:00 +0200

Published Date: April 04, 2011 SENDAI: Workers at Japan's crippled nuclear plant yesterday struggled to stop a radioactive water leak into the Pacific, as the government warned the facility may spread contamination for months. Along the tsunami-ravaged coast, 25,000 Japanese and US military and....

Engineers attempt to plug nuke plant leak

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:08:00 +0200

A 20-cm split allows radioactive water to spill into the Pacific Ocean TOKYO - Highly radioactive water was still gushing into the Pacific Ocean from Japan's tsunami-crippled nuclear plant despite efforts to stop it with a chemical substance mixed with sawdust and shredded newspaper on Sunday.

Japan's PM visits town that was washed away

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 01:39:00 +0200

Japan's prime minister surveyed the devastation yesterday as he paid his first visit to one of the towns destroyed by the tsunami.

A Time for Renewal in Japan

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 01:20:00 +0200

The catastrophes in Japan have given it the chance to shake up the Establishment

Leak found in reactor pit as Japan PM tours disaster zone

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 01:19:00 +0200

TOKYO: Japan’s prime minister made his first visit to the country’s tsunami-devastated region on Saturday as officials grappling to end the worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl said they might have discovered why radiation has been leaking into the sea.

Standard & Poor’s downgrades Japan’s TEPCO

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 01:19:00 +0200

TOKYO: Standard & Poor’s downgraded the long-term rating on Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO), operator of a nuclear plant at the centre of the world’s worst atomic crisis for 25 years, to ‘BBB+’ from ‘A+.’ The agency also lowered the short-term rating to ‘A-2’ from ‘A-1’, with both ratings....

Japan Finds Radioactive Water Leaking into Ocean

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 01:00:00 +0200

Nuclear safety officials say a newly discovered crack in Japan's damaged nuclear plant could be the source of radioactive water that is leaking into the ocean.

Lifestyle › Boston doctor rushes to aid quake-hit Kesennuma

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 00:48:00 +0200

Within days of the March 11 earthquake that struck the Tohoku region of northeastern Japan, N Stuart Harris, a doctor at Boston's Massachusetts General Hospital…

Lifestyle › Disaster sparks social media innovation

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 00:48:00 +0200

As Japan grapples with an unprecedented triple disaster - earthquake, tsunami, nuclear crisis - the web has spawned creativity and innovation online amid a collective…

TEPCO trying to plug nuclear plant leak

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 00:38:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 2 (UPI) -- The owner of the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan said Saturday it was using concrete to plug a leak that may be responsible for radioactive seawater.

Report: Japan evacuees refused treatment

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 00:23:00 +0200

Hundreds of evacuees from the area around Japan's stricken nuclear power plant are being turned away by hospitals and temporary evacuation centers because of fear they may be carrying radiation, a British newspaper reported.

Entomb? Cement pumps flown in to nuke plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 00:07:00 +0200

Some of the world's largest cement pumps are en route to Japan's stricken nuclear plant, initially to help douse areas with water but possibly to entomb the site as was done in Chernobyl.

What you need to know about the Japan disaster

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 00:07:00 +0200

Magnitude, location A massive 9.0 magnitude earthquake fifth largest since 1900 struck at 2:46 p.m. local time (12:46 a.m. ET) on March 11, centered approximately 100 miles east of Sendai city on Japan’s main island, Honshu. Tsunami The quake generated a tsunami of 30 feet or more that swept boats,....

Report: Fukushima nuke workers expect to die

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 00:07:00 +0200

The workers at Japan's stricken nuclear power plant — known as the Fukushima 50 — expect some of them will die within weeks or months, the mother of one has reportedly said.

Japan govt angers tsunami victims

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 00:01:00 +0200

As Japan's prime minister visited tsunami-ravaged coastal areas for the first time, frustrated evacuees complained that the government has been too focused on the nuclear crisis that followed the massive wave.

Concrete fails to plug leak at Fukushima nuclear plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 00:01:00 +0200

An operator at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant says highly radioactive water from a pit near a reactor continues to leak into the ocean. Tepco officials plan to explore using a polymer in another attempt to stop the flow.The operator of the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant said Saturday that....

Remembering the Port Alberni tsunami

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:56:00 +0200

Since his family home was destroyed in March, 1964, Doug Havard has never lost his fear — or his respect — for the damage wrought by a tidal wave

Search mission in Japan finds few bodies

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:53:00 +0200

KAMAISHI Japan | Yasuko Kawahata, 61, welcomed the 20 young Tokyo police officers digging through the post-tsunami wreckage of her house to look for her 93-year-old mother. In their crisp blue uniforms, the officers appeared much fresher that the local police, who have been working almost nonstop for three weeks .

Workers Fail to Plug Leak at Reactor

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:49:00 +0200

Workers failed to plug a cracked chamber leaking radioactive water from a stricken Japanese nuclear-power plant. Separately, the plant operator discovered the bodies of two workers missing since the March 11 earthquake.

Entertainment › Kumi Koda to donate proceeds from song downloads to quake relief

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:28:00 +0200

Singer Kumi Koda, 28, has announced that she will donate proceeds from some of her song downloads to aid victims of the Tohoku earthquake and…

Business › Japan Tobacco to resume shipments of 7 tobacco products on April 11

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:28:00 +0200

Japan Tobacco Inc will resume shipments of seven tobacco products including Mild Seven and Seven Stars on April 11 as scheduled. The company plans to…

National › Quake-relief donations total Y115.4 bil

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:28:00 +0200

Total donations received by the Japanese Red Cross Society and the Central Community Chest of Japan for people afflicted by the March 11 earthquake and…

Engineers try again to seal leak of radioactive water

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:09:00 +0200

TOKYO - It could take several more months to bring Japan's tsunami-ravaged nuclear plant under control, a safety agency spokesman said yesterday as engineers tried to find a way to stop highly radioactive water from pouring into the Pacific Ocean.

Japan radiation leaks could take months to fix

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:01:00 +0200

Japan radiation rises, overseas experts recruited Japan's government has warned it may take months to stop radiation leaking from a nuclear plant crippled by a huge earthquake and tsunami ...

Japan voters want coalition to handle crisis -poll

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 22:35:00 +0200

03 Apr 2011 18:54 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, April 4 (Reuters) - Nearly two-thirds of Japanese voters believe the ruling Democratic Party should form a coalition with the main opposition to better handle a prolonged nuclear crisis and recovery effort after a huge earthquake and tsunami, an opinion poll published late on Sunday showed.

'Long battle' as nuke workers named

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 22:29:00 +0200

WORKERS at Japan's crippled nuclear plant used shredded paper and nappy absorbent to try to stop the leak.

31st MEU helps aid isolated island of Oshima

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 22:15:00 +0200

Approximately 170 Marines and Sailors from Company G, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit left the USS Essex (LHD 2) beginning Operation Field Day in support of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, April 1.

Japan disaster to cost Australia $2b

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 22:03:00 +0200

Treasurer Wayne Swan says the Japanese earthquake and tsunami is likely to cut about $2 billion from Australia's export earnings.

the future is unknown, but the present is terrible enough | Jonathan Watts

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 22:00:00 +0200

Japan in recent weeks, this one on the Kyodo newswire was particularly disturbing: "Up to 1,000 bodies left untouched near troubled nuke plant". It followed reports that police abandoned ...

Sports › JLPGA raises Y3.38 mil for quake victims

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:57:00 +0200

The Japan LPGA said Sunday it has raised nearly 3.38 million yen in donations for victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. JLPGA head…

Japan nuclear crisis to affect climate battle: EU

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:55:00 +0200

Japan's nuclear crisis will have a clear impact on global efforts to fight climate change, the chief EU negotiator said Sunday as the latest round of UN talks got under way.

Two workers die at Fukushima plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:48:00 +0200

P. S. Suryanarayana SINGAPORE: The Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) and the IAEA on Sunday announced the death of two workers at the site of the quake-and-tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi atomic energy plant. Neither side spelt out the exact cause of the deaths.

Radiation may spread for months

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:40:00 +0200

SENDAI, Japan: Workers at Japan's crippled nuclear plant Sunday struggled to stop a radioactive water leak into the Pacific, as the government warned the facility may spread contamination for months.

Disasters put stress on children in Japan

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:38:00 +0200

Zoom in for a snapshot of apparent normalcy: children sitting in a circle, clasping playing cards tightly in their hands. They laugh, chat and occasionally hop up to break into a goofy dance.

Japan nuke struggle focuses on cracked reactor pit

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:32:00 +0200

Japanese engineers grappling on Sunday to control the world's worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl tried to seal a crack leaking radiation into the Pacific sea from a crippled reactor.

Stopping Japan's radioactive leak could take months

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:17:00 +0200

Engineers have tried to stem a leak of highly radioactive water with a new method, a polymer-based mixture, after concrete failed to seal the crack at a Japanese nuclear power plant crippled by last month's earthquake and tsunami.

Softbank CEO Pledges $120 million in Quake Aid

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:17:00 +0200

Masayoshi Son, Japan's wealthiest person and the CEO of Softbank, said he will support the region and people affected by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami by personally donating ¥10 billion, about $120 million, by far the largest amount given by any individual so far to that cause.

Japan voters want coalition to handle crisis - poll

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:12:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Nearly two-thirds of Japanese voters believe the ruling Democratic Party should form a coalition with the main opposition to better handle a prolonged nuclear crisis and recovery effort after a huge earthquake and tsunami, an opinion poll published late on Sunday showed.

Fukushima: the future is unknown, but the present is terrible enough | Jonathan Watts

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:09:00 +0200

We must not let our fear of the potential risks of radiation eclipse the real and present dangers the Japanese people face Of all the grim headlines to have emerged from Japan in recent weeks, this one on the Kyodo newswire was particularly disturbing: "Up to 1,000 bodies left untouched near troubled nuke plant".

Japan struggles to stop radiation leak into sea

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 20:49:00 +0200

Japanese engineers grappling yesterday to control the world's worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl tried to seal a crack leaking radiation into the Pacific sea from a crippled reactor.

Sports › Oda to tune up in Canada for worlds

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 20:26:00 +0200

Nobunari Oda left for Canada on Sunday to fine tune for the rescheduled World Figure Skating Championships in Moscow later this month. Oda, who will…

Disasters put stress on children in Japan

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 19:39:00 +0200

Zoom in for a snapshot of apparent normalcy: children sitting in a circle, clasping playing cards tightly in their hands. They laugh, chat and occasionally hop up to break into a goofy dance.

More bodies found in northeast Japan

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 19:05:00 +0200

Japan's government has warned that it may take months to stop radiation leaking from a nuclear plant, as more bodies were recovered in devastated areas of northeast Japan.

Diaper chemical used to try to plug nuke leak

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:52:00 +0200

The effort to contain Japan's nuclear crisis came to this: Engineers mixed together sawdust, shredded newspapers and chemicals used in diapers in the hopes that would plug a radioactive leak.

Mr. Kan's crisis leadership

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:47:00 +0200

According to a March 26 and 27 Kyodo News poll, the approval rating of the Kan administration rose 8.4 percentage points from mid-February to 28.3 percent, and 57.9 percent of the polled approved of the way his Cabinet deals with the victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. But Prime Minister Naoto Kan cannot be content with his performance.

Tohoku disaster sparks innovative social media responses

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:47:00 +0200

As Japan grapples with an unprecedented triple disaster — earthquake, tsunami, nuclear crisis — the Web has spawned creativity and innovation online amid a collective desire to ease suffering. Once the magnitude of the March 11 disaster became clear, the online world began asking, "How can we....

Oda heads to Canada for tuneup

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:47:00 +0200

Nobunari Oda left for Canada on Sunday to fine-tune for the rescheduled World Figure Skating Championships in Moscow later this month. Oda, who will spend the next few weeks gearing up for the April 25-May 1 event with Canadian coach Lee Barkell before heading to the Russian capital, said he was in good shape before leaving Narita airport.

India rescue team pitches in

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:47:00 +0200

ONAGAWA, Miyagi Pref. (Kyodo) From a pile of debris over 10 meters high, the body of Junko Sato was carefully removed by an Indian rescue and relief team Saturday in the tsunami-hit town of Onagawa, Miyagi Prefecture. Her son Yukiyoshi, 38, cried out at the sight of her, "Sorry, Mom, sorry I left you.

Softbank's Son gives ¥10 billion to victims

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:47:00 +0200

Softbank Corp. announced Sunday that President Masayoshi Son will personally donate ¥10 billion to support victims of the March 11 earthquake and help fund the recovery of the quake-hit Tohoku region. Son will also donate all his earnings until retirement to support orphans, including those who lost....

Japan radiation leaks may continue for months

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:27:00 +0200

Anna Monma, 5, walks with her teddy bear, which she retrieved from her house destroyed by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, in Ishinomaki, northern Japan April 3, ...

Sacramento Kumon Kids Donate Diapers & Funds to Children in Japan

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:27:00 +0200

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - (Business Wire) Kumon students in Sacramento raised $2,000 and collected hundreds of bags of diapers for children living in evacuation centers in Japan. Monday, April 4 is the last day to donate before their Kumon Instructor, Hikaru Matsunaga travels to Japan on Tuesday to deliver the diapers to the Tokyo Metropolitan.

UPDATE1: Quake-relief donations total 115.4 bil. yen

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:22:00 +0200

TOKYO - Total donations received by the Japanese Red Cross Society and the Central Community Chest of Japan ...

Ending Japan's Nuclear Crisis May Take Months

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:21:00 +0200

It could take several more months to bring Japan's tsunami-ravaged nuclear plant under control, a safety agency spokesman said Sunday as engineers tried to find a way to stop highly radioactive water from pouring into the Pacific.

Engineers pin hopes on polymer to stop nuke leak

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:19:00 +0200

Engineers pinned their hopes on chemicals, sawdust and shredded newspaper to stop highly radioactive water pouring into the ocean from Japan's tsunami-ravaged nuclear plant Sunday as officials said it will take several...

Engineers pin hopes on polymer to stop leak

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:12:00 +0200

Engineers pin hopes on polymer to stop nuke leak

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:06:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Engineers pinned their hopes on chemicals, sawdust and shredded newspaper to stop highly radioactive water pouring into the ocean from Japan's tsunami-ravaged nuclear plant Sunday as officials said it will take several months to bring the crisis under control, the first time they have provided a timetable.

Bodies of 2 Workers Found at Japanese Nuclear Plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 17:55:00 +0200

The two workers had been missing since the March 11 quake, and officials on Sunday linked their deaths to the tsunami.

Japan nuclear crisis: bodies of two nuclear plant workers found

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 17:49:00 +0200

Two workers were named as the first official deaths at Japan's embattled nuclear power plant yesterday, three weeks after the country was hit by a devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Mormon church marks global growth, new temples

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 17:24:00 +0200

The Utah-based Mormon church, now 14.1 million worldwide. will build three new temples in North America

UPDATE1: Latest casualty figures for March 11 quake, tsunami

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 16:51:00 +0200

TOKYO - The following are the latest casualty figures related to the earthquake and tsunami that hit northea...

UPDATE3: Intensive search enters last day, evacuees leave tsunami-hit areas

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 16:51:00 +0200

MINAMISANRIKU, Japan - Around 500 evacuees left the tsunami-ravaged town of Minamisanriku in Miyagi Prefecture on Sunday as...

2nd try at sealing Japan nuclear leak not working yet

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 16:47:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) It could take several more months to bring Japan's tsunami-ravaged nuclear plant under control, a safety agency spokesman said Sunday as engineers tried to find a way to stop highly radioactive water from pouring into the Pacific Ocean. The Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear complex has been spewing radioactivity .

Japan: Plan focuses on emotional first-aid for children

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 16:35:00 +0200

Plan International is continuing its targeted aid response in Japan, keeping mental, social and emotional care of children at the centre of its relief efforts.

Three-day search in Japan finds nearly 70 bodies

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 16:30:00 +0200

The operation by Japanese and U.S. militaries was timed to coincide with spring low tides that concentrated floating debris and allowed access to tidal flats.

Workers Found Dead in Japan's Fukushima NPP

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 16:27:00 +0200

The bodies of two workers at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, who had been missing, were found at the plant on Sunday, TEPCO announced. They are the first two workers at the plant and the first employees of the operator, the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), to have died in the aftermath....

'Search surge' finds more bodies in Japan

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 15:52:00 +0200

A search for missing people in Japan, conducted by the Japanese and U.S. militaries, led to the discovery of nearly 70 more bodies from the earthquake and tsunami, authorities said Sunday.

Blackouts A Hazard For Japanese Hospitals

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 15:47:00 +0200

Rolling blackouts have become everyday events throughout much of Japan in the weeks since a record earthquake and tsunami damaged a nuclear reactor complex in Fukushima Prefecture. The problem has been particularly acute for hospitals, though, as NPR's Jim Zarroli found after he visited a small....

Missing workers found dead at Japan nuclear plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 15:32:00 +0200

News Source MSNBC http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42397653/ns/world_news-asiapacific/ Effort to plug up leak of radioactive water into Pacific Ocean fails Photos Relevant: Japan to scrap stricken reactors Japan nuclear: Workers evacuated as radiation soars

Controlling Japan nuclear plant could take months

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 15:22:00 +0200

It could take several more months to bring Japan's tsunami-ravaged nuclear plant under control, a safety agency spokesman said Sunday as engineers ...

38-meter-high tsunami triggered by March 11 quake: survey

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 15:20:00 +0200

TOKYO - A tsunami that hit a coastal city in Iwate Prefecture after the March 11 massive earthquake is estim...

Radiation leak from Fukushima plant may continue several months

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 15:15:00 +0200

(With photos) TOKYO, April 3 (KUNA) -- Work to stabilize the radiation-leaking Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant may take several months, Japan's top spokesman said Sunday, amid the plant operator and government struggle to bring the four damaged reactors under control.

Swan says Japan disaster to cost Australia $2b

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 14:58:00 +0200

Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan says the Japanese earthquake and tsunami is likely to cut about $2 billion from Australia's export earnings.

Japan battles to stop radiation leak into sea

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 14:44:00 +0200

Workers at Japan’s crippled nuclear plant Sunday struggled to stop a radioactive water leak into the Pacific, as the government warned the facility may spread contamination for months.

Japan battles to stop radiation leak into sea

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 14:43:00 +0200

Workers at Japan s crippled nuclear plant Sunday struggled to stop a radioactive water leak into the Pacific, as the government warned the facility may spread contamination for months.

Red Cross aid hasn't reached Japan quake victims

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 14:35:00 +0200

The relief organization has distributed none of the $1 billion it has collected. The chief Cabinet secretary says the process must be streamlined.Japan's Red Cross has collected more than $1 billion in the first three weeks after the massive earthquake and tsunami but has yet to distribute any funds....

Japan battles to stop radiation leak

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 14:35:00 +0200

Workers at Japan's crippled nuclear plant are struggling to stop a radioactive water leak into the Pacific, as the government warned it may take months.

Radiation leak 'could take months' to stop

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 14:09:00 +0200

JAPAN'S crippled nuclear plant struggles to stop radioactive leak into the Pacific which Government warns could take months to stop.

Leak of radioactive water continues at Japan plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 14:08:00 +0200

Officials say it could be months before crippled nuclear complex is brought under control; Workers try plugging cracks in concrete

Japan nuclear struggle focuses on cracked reactor pit

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 14:03:00 +0200

Japanese engineers grappling on Sunday to control the world's worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl tried to seal a crack leaking radiation into the Pacific sea from a crippled reactor.

Japan players unite after close shaves in tsunami

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:58:00 +0200

Japan s rugby team have rallied to the cause in World Cup year despite two of their players almost losing their families in last month s deadly earthquake and tsunami.

Quake-relief donations total 115.4 bil. yen

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:49:00 +0200

TOKYO - Total donations received by the Japanese Red Cross Society and the Central Community Chest of Japan ...

2nd Try At Sealing Japan Nuke Leak Still Not Working

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:37:00 +0200

Buses start evacuating 1,120 from Japanese town devastated by tsunami

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:14:00 +0200

Buses began evacuating more than 1,100 people from shelters in one of the most devastated areas of northeastern Japan Sunday, local officials said.

2nd try at sealing Japan nuke leak not working yet

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:05:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — It could take several more months to bring Japan's tsunami-ravaged nuclear plant under control, a safety agency spokesman said Sunday as engineers tried to find a way to stop highly radioactive water from pouring into the Pacific. The Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear complex has been spewing....

Death toll from Japan quake, tsunami tops 12,000, still 15,500 missing

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:55:00 +0200

(With Photos) TOKYO, April 3 (KUNA) -- The official death toll from northeastern Japan's March 11 earthquake and tsunami topped 12,000 on Sunday, the National Police Agency said. The number of deaths came to 12,020 as of 4 p.m. (GMT 0700) and 15,512 people were registered by family members with police as missing.

2nd try at sealing Japan nuke leak not working yet

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:55:00 +0200

In Japan, Seawall Offered a False Sense of Security

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:52:00 +0200

A Japanese town’s faith in a seawall and its ability to save residents from any tsunami was so unshakable, that some rushed toward it after the earthquake struck.

Tehran issues Nowruz declaration

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:51:00 +0200

TEHRAN - The second International Nowruz Celebrations has wrapped up in Iran with a declaration of peace, justice and compassion for the people of the world.

Japan engineers battle to stop radiation leak

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:49:00 +0200

Workers at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant are struggling to stop a radioactive water leak into the Pacific, as the government warned the facility may leak contamination for months.

2nd try at sealing Japan nuke leak not working yet

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:47:00 +0200

Bodies Found as Plant Clean Up Hindered

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:43:00 +0200

Workers failed to plug a cracked chamber leaking radioactive water from a stricken Japanese nuclear power plant, hobbling efforts to prevent contamination from flowing into the nearby ocean, which has already shown elevated levels of radioactivity.

FACTBOX-Japan's disaster in figures

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:32:00 +0200

April 3 (Reuters) - (Asterisk indicates a new or updated entry) April 3 (Reuters) - The following lists the impact of the earthquake and tsunami that rocked the northeast coast of Japan on March 11 and the subsequent crisis at a nuclear power plant.

Japan struggles to fix radiation leak 10:53 Engineers trying to stop contaminated water flowing into sea from crack in nuclear reactor

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:29:00 +0200

Japanese engineers grappling today to control the world's worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl tried to seal a crack leaking radiation into the Pacific sea from a crippled reactor. The drama at the six-reactor Fukushima Daiichi complex has dragged into a fourth week, unsettling the global nuclear....

Controlling Japan nuke plant could take months

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:25:00 +0200

A Japanese nuclear safety official says it could take several months to get the country's tsunami-ravaged nuclear plant under control.

UPDATE2: Intensive search enters last day, evacuees leave tsunami-hit areas

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:18:00 +0200

MINAMISANRIKU, Japan - Around 500 evacuees left the tsunami-ravaged town of Minamisanriku in Miyagi Prefecture on Sunday as...

UPDATE1: Intensive search enters last day, evacuees leave tsunami-hit areas

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:18:00 +0200

MINAMISANRIKU, Japan - Around 500 evacuees left the tsunami-ravaged town of Minamisanriku in Miyagi Prefecture on Sunday as...

Japan tsunami survivor returns to help save nuclear plant

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

Three weeks after watching a massive wave smash into the Fukushima nuclear plant, Hiroyuki Kohno is heading back to the disaster zone to join crews struggling to avert a meltdown.

New effort to plug radioactive leak at Japan plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:00:00 +0200

Engineers tried to stem a leak of highly radioactive water spilling into the Pacific with a new method Sunday after concrete failed to seal the crack at a Japanese nuclear power plant incapacitated by last month's earthquake-spawned tsunami. A search of site found no other leaks.

2nd try at sealing Japan nuclear leak not working

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 11:54:00 +0200

Highly radioactive water is still gushing into the Pacific from Japan's tsunami-crippled nuclear plant despite efforts to stop it with a chemical substance mixed with sawdust and shredded newspaper.

Japan battles to stop radiation leak into sea

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 11:52:00 +0200

SENDAI: Workers at Japan’s crippled nuclear plant Sunday struggled to stop a radioactive water leak into the Pacific, as the government warned the facility may leach contamination for months.

Chemical, sawdust, newspaper mix used to plug leak at nuclear plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 11:44:00 +0200

Workers on Sunday poured a chemical compound mixed with sawdust and newspaper into a crack Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power facility that's been a conduit for highly radioactive water leaking into the Pacific Ocean, a utility company official said.

Cracked pit possible source of radiation leak

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 11:41:00 +0200

Radiation has leaked into the sea, food, drinking water and air. It is hindering efforts to cool overheating fuel rods work at the plant and regain control of the damaged reactors. Japanese engineers grappling on Sunday to control the world's worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl tried to seal a....

Japan's nuclear disaster impacts on Australia's economy.

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 11:25:00 +0200

Last Updated: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 18:00:00 +1000 Australia's Treasurer, Wayne Swan, says the Japanese earthquake is likely to cut about two billion dollars from Australia's export earnings. Japan is Australia's second largest trading partner... but its economy has been hit by the devastating tsunami.

Japan struggles to cool n-reactors, toll crosses 12,000

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 11:23:00 +0200

Japan's attempt to cement a cracked concrete pit at a damaged nuclear reactor has failed as the toll in the earthquake that spawned a giant tsunami crossed 12,000.

Japanese PM pledges support for quake, tsunami affectees

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 10:59:00 +0200

LAHORE,Mar 31 (APP):- Chairman, Pakistan cricket,Board, Mohammad Ijaz Butt said on Thursday that Indian cricket team will visit Pakistan in near future. “ I had very productive meetings with Indian Board officials and they are also of the view to revive cricket ties “,he told reporters here after arriving back home from India.

Bodies of 2 Missing Workers Found at Nuclear Plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 10:51:00 +0200

The two workers had been missing since the March 11 quake, and officials on Sunday linked their deaths to the tsunami.

Bid to stop Japan radiation leak into sea

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 10:50:00 +0200

Workers at Japan's crippled nuclear plant are trying to seal a crack in a concrete pit that has leaked radiation into the Pacific.

Two Japan nuclear plant workers found dead

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 10:41:00 +0200

The utility company that runs a tsunami-crippled Japanese nuclear power plant said today two workers were killed when the wave swept ashore.

Japan battles to stop radiation leak into sea

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 10:41:00 +0200

SENDAI, Japan: Workers at Japan's crippled nuclear plant were trying to seal a crack in a concrete pit that has leaked radiation into the Pacific as part of their battle to shut down the facility.

Japan disaster to cost Australia US$2.07b in lost trade

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 10:41:00 +0200

SYDNEY: The devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan will cost Australia some A$2 billion (US$2.07 billion) in lost export earnings, trimming economic growth, Treasurer Wayne Swan said Sunday.

"Life in Tokyo is back to normal"

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 10:34:00 +0200

Three weeks after Japan's massive earthquake and tsunami, the situation at the stricken Fukushima nuclear power station 240km north of Tokyo is still out of control.

Plan to plug radioactive water leak fails at Fukushima plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 10:27:00 +0200

Attempts to fill in a crack with concrete at Japan’s damaged Fukushima-1 nuclear plant have failed, with radioactive water still leaking into the Pacific Ocean, NHK TV reports.

Laos hands over donation to Japan quake victims

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 10:14:00 +0200

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Thongloun Sisoulith yesterday handed over US$440,500 to help people affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan as part of Laos' first round of donations. More

Feeder rocker’s torment over Japan disaster

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 10:12:00 +0200

FEEDER bassist Taka Hirose has told of his heartbreak as he watched the eastern Japanese tsunami devastate his homeland.

Engineers fail to seal radioactive leak at Japan nuclear plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 10:11:00 +0200

Engineers tried to stem a leak of highly radioactive water spilling into the Pacific with a new method today after concrete failed to seal the crack at a Japanese nuclear power plant incapacitated by last month's earthquake-spawned tsunami. A search of site found no other leaks.

Engineers fail to seal leak at Japan nuclear plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 10:07:00 +0200

Japan nuclear struggle focuses on cracked reactor pit

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 09:38:00 +0200

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese engineers grappling on Sunday to end the world's worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl tried to seal a crack that has been leaking radiation into the ocean from a crippled reactor.

Fukushima workers' bodies found

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 09:32:00 +0200

The bodies of two workers killed by the 11 March tsunami which wrecked Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant have been recovered.

Japan tsunami cost Australia $2b: Swan

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 09:30:00 +0200

The Federal Treasurer, Wayne Swan, says the Japanese earthquake is likely to cut about $2 billion from Australia's export earnings.

Radiation 'spewing' into Pacific

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 09:27:00 +0200

Engineers have failed to seal a crack where highly radioactive water has been spilling into the Pacific from a Japanese nuclear power plant incapacitated by last month's earthquake-spawned tsunami.

Japan's nuclear struggle continues after failed attempt to seal cracked reactor pit

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 09:24:00 +0200

Japan's fight against its nuclear crisis suffered another setback on Sunday after efforts to cement a cracked concrete pit at a crippled nuclear reactor failed. The nuclear complex has been spewing radioactivity since March 11, when a magnitude-9.0 earthquake and ensuing tsunami knocked out power,....

Attempt to plug leak in nuke plant fails

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 09:21:00 +0200

Highly radioactive water continued leaking Sunday from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power facility into the Pacific Ocean, following a failed attempt to plug a cracked concrete shaft, a utility company official said.

Australia government lifts economic cost of floods, cyclone to $9.35 billion

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 09:04:00 +0200

CANBERRA, April 3 (Reuters) - Massive floods and a cyclone that hit large parts of Australia's eastern coast this year will cost the economy around $9.35 billion, with most of that being felt in resources and agricultural production, the government said on Apr.3.

Engineers fail to seal leak at Japan nuke plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 09:04:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) Engineers failed to seal a crack where highly radioactive water was spilling into the Pacific from a Japanese nuclear power plant incapacitated by last month's earthquake-spawned tsunami but said a search of the site found no other leaks Sunday.

Engineers fail to seal leak at Japan nuke plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 09:01:00 +0200

Engineers failed to seal a crack where highly radioactive water was spilling into the Pacific from a Japanese nuclear power plant incapacitated by last month's earthquake-spawned tsunami but said a search of the site found no other leaks Sunday.

Japan nuclear struggle focuses on reactor pit

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 08:55:00 +0200

TOKYO - Japanese engineers grappling on Sunday to end the world's worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl tried to seal a crack that has been leaking radiation into the ocean from a crippled reactor.

Engineers fail to seal leak at Japan nuke plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 08:55:00 +0200

Engineers fail to seal leak at Japan nuke plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 08:51:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Engineers failed to seal a crack where highly radioactive water was spilling into the Pacific from a Japanese nuclear power plant incapacitated by last month's earthquake-spawned tsunami but said a search of the site found no other leaks Sunday.

Inches from death, Japan tsunami survivor tells her harrowing tale

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 08:48:00 +0200

RIKUZENTAKATA, Japan (Reuters) - When the massive earthquake struck northern Japan on March 11 and triggered a tsunami alarm in her Pacific Coast fishing port, civil servant Takako Suzuki knew exactly where to shelter.

National › Engineers fail to seal crack leaking radioactive water into sea

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 08:20:00 +0200

Engineers failed to seal a crack where highly radioactive water was spilling into the Pacific from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant incapacitated by last month's…

Australia government lifts economic cost of floods, cyclone to a$9bln

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 08:18:00 +0200

CANBERRA, April 3 (Reuters) - Massive floods and a cyclone that hit large parts of Australia's eastern coast this year will cost the economy around A$9 billion ($9.35 billion), with most of that being felt in resources and agricultural production, the government said on Apr.3.

Japan quake dead exceed 12,000

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 08:11:00 +0200

The number of dead from the devastating earthquake in Japan has exceeded 12,000 people, official reports say. More than 15,000 people are still unaccounted for. The magnitude 9 quake which hit Japan on March 11 th and the subsequent 10-meter tsunami left more than 150,000 buildings in ruins.

Japan battles to stop radiation leak into sea

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 07:50:00 +0200

Workers at Japan's crippled nuclear plant were trying to seal a crack in a concrete pit that has leaked radiation into the Pacific as part of their battle to shut down the facility.

Japan battles to stop radiation leak into sea

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 07:50:00 +0200

Workers at Japan s crippled nuclear plant were Sunday trying to seal a crack in a concrete pit that has leaked radiation into the Pacific as part of their battle to shut down the facility.

Japan Struggles to Plug Leak as Radioactive Water Seeps Into the Sea

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 07:47:00 +0200

Although higher radiation levels had been detected in nearby ocean waters before, a breach found Saturday was the first identified direct leak of such high levels into the sea.

Indian relief team responds to local needs in tsunami-hit town

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 07:47:00 +0200

By Tomohiro Deguchi and Junko Horiuchi, ONAGAWA, Japan - From a pile of debris over 10 meters high, the body of Junko Sato was carefully removed by an Indian...

Just inches from death. Japan tsunami survivor tells her harrowing tale

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 07:34:00 +0200

03 Apr 2011 03:19 Source: reuters // Reuters By Hyun Oh and Damir Sagolj RIKUZENTAKATA, Japan, April 3 (Reuters) - When the massive earthquake struck northern Japan on March 11 and triggered a tsunami alarm in her Pacific Coast fishing port, civil servant Takako Suzuki knew exactly where to shelter.

Australia Govt lifts economic cost of floods, cyclone to A$9bln

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 07:34:00 +0200

03 Apr 2011 04:55 Source: reuters // Reuters By Rob Taylor CANBERRA, April 3 (Reuters) - Massive floods and a cyclone that hit large parts of Australia's eastern coast this year will cost the economy around A$9 billion ($9.35 billion), with most of that being felt in resources and agricultural production, the government said on Sunday.

Engineers fail to seal leak at Japan nuke plant

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

Engineers failed to seal a crack where highly radioactive water was spilling into the Pacific from a Japanese nuclear power plant incapacitated ...

Engineers fail to seal leak at Japan nuke plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 07:03:00 +0200

Japan focuses on cracked reactor pit

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 06:42:00 +0200

Officials grappling to end the world's worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl tried to seal a crack that has been leaking radiation into the sea.

Two Bodies Found At Stricken Nuke Plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 06:37:00 +0200

The company that runs a stricken Japanese nuclear power plant says the bodies of two workers have been found, three weeks after an earthquake and tsunami struck the facility.

Radiation worries hit Japan's farmers hard

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 06:32:00 +0200

FUKUSHIMA CITY, Japan (Reuters) - On his farm on the rural outskirts of Fukushima City, 73-year-old Akio Abiko digs up burdock roots and worries about the future.

Chinese ship with 20,000 tons of disaster-relief fuel arrives at west Japan's Etajima

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 06:24:00 +0200

A Chinese tanker carrying 20,000 tons of fuel donated by the Chinese government to Japan as disaster relief arrived at Etajima port of Hiroshima Prefecture in western Japan on Saturday. Lu Keijian, Minister-Counsellor at the Economic and Commercial Office of the Chinese Embassy in Japan and Tokuro....

Tsunami killed 2 workers at Japan nuclear plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 06:01:00 +0200

The utility that runs a tsunami-crippled Japanese nuclear power plant says two workers were killed when the wave swept ashore more than three weeks ago.

Nuclear leak efforts focus on crack in pit

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 05:56:00 +0200

JAPANESE officials struggling to end the world's worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl were focusing on a crack in a concrete pit that was leaking radiation into the ocean from a crippled reactor.

Crack leaks radioactive water into sea off Japan

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 05:51:00 +0200

A police officer stands atop a boat ashored by the March 11 tsunami, triggered by a massive earthquake during a search operation in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, Saturday, April ...

Adrift tsunami dog rescued from a sea of debris

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 05:35:00 +0200

In a rare good news story out of Japan, the coast guard has rescued a dog found floating in the debris off the country's devastated northern coast.

Radioactive water leaking from Japanese plant

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 05:14:00 +0200

Highly radioactive water was leaking into the sea Saturday from a crack discovered at a Japanese nuclear power plant destabilized by last month's earthquake and tsunami.

Latest casualty figures for March 11 quake, tsunami

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 04:46:00 +0200

TOKYO - The following are the latest casualty figures related to the earthquake and tsunami that hit northea...

In Setback, Radioactive Water Is Leaking Directly Into Sea, Japan Says

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 04:44:00 +0200

Although higher radiation levels had been detected in nearby ocean waters before, a breach found Saturday was the first identified direct leak of such high levels into the sea.

Radiation worries hit Japan's farmers hard

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 04:34:00 +0200

03 Apr 2011 01:57 Source: reuters // Reuters By David Dolan FUKUSHIMA CITY, Japan April 3 (Reuters) - On his farm on the rural outskirts of Fukushima City, 73-year-old Akio Abiko digs up burdock roots and worries about the future. For now, he is donating the roots to a nearby evacuee centre, to....

Honda considers suspending UK production after Japanese crisis

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 03:49:00 +0200

Japan 's devastating earthquake and tsunami reach British factories.At a crunch meeting this week, the Japanese carmaker will agree a plan on how to tackle the growing shortage of key ...

EDITORIAL: A vision for rebuilding the nation's future

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 03:39:00 +0200

In his book on the Great Depression in the 1930's, U.S. economist John Kenneth Galbraith described how one day can change everything. After such a day the lives of millions of people would never be the same, he said. For the Japanese, what happened on March 11, 2011 will probably go down in history....

SOCCER/ Budding soccer star emerges as one of tsunami's many heroes

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 03:39:00 +0200

HIGASHI-MATSUSHIMA, Miyagi Prefecture--Junior high school student Kyoshiro Fujisawa dreams of one day becoming a professional soccer player. But the 15-year-old defender who plays for Vegalta Sendai's youth team unexpectedly put those dreams on hold when he found himself on his bicycle trying to outrun a tsunami.

Japan's PM visits town that was washed away

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 03:19:00 +0200

Japan's prime minister surveyed the devastation yesterday as he paid his first visit to one of the towns destroyed by the tsunami. His trip coincided with news that a crack had been discovered ...

Japanese prime minister in disaster zone

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 03:19:00 +0200

Japan’s leader, Prime Minister Naoto Kan, has toured the country’s north-eastern coast to see for himself the damage wrought by the recent earthquake and tsunami.

After Japan disaster, disposing of waste creates dilemmas

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 02:32:00 +0200

Japanese, US military search for tsunami victims

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 02:29:00 +0200

SENDAI, Japan — Japanese and U.S. military ships and helicopters trolled Japan's tsunami-ravaged coastline looking for bodies Friday, part of an all-out search that could be the last chance to find those swept out to sea nearly three weeks ago. More than 16,000 are still missing after the disaster,....

Cracked reactor source of leak

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 02:19:00 +0200

Japan’s prime minister made his first visit to the country’s tsunami-devastated region on Saturday as officials grappling to end the worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl said they may have discovered why radiation has been leaking into the sea.

Dog rescued at sea in Japan

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 02:16:00 +0200

Dog found on the roof of a house floating at sea on first day of a massive three-day search and recover mission

Leak found in reactor pit

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 02:12:00 +0200

Published Date: April 03, 2011 TOKYO: Japan's prime minister made his first visit to the country's tsunami-devastated region yesterday as officials grappling to end the worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl said they may have discovered why radiation has been leaking into the sea.

Japan PM to visit nuclear disaster zone

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 01:55:00 +0200

TOKYO – Japan's prime minister was headed on Saturday to the disaster zone where workers are braving radiation from a crippled nuclear plant to battle the world's worst atomic crisis since Chernobyl.

PM vows to tame Fukushima crisis amid doubts over radiation figures

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 01:48:00 +0200

Japan's prime minister has vowed to win the battle to control the overheating Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant.

Seismic shift

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 01:33:00 +0200

Floods, earthquakes, landslides: 2011 is a year of disasters. Bill McKibben asks: are we to blame? Plus, survivors tell their tales • In pictures: This year's catastrophes At least since Noah, and likely long before, we've stared in horror at catastrophe and tried to suss out deeper meaning – it was....

Japan Donation Scams Are Spreading

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 01:27:00 +0200

Charity scams connected to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan are circulating on the Web and elsewhere. Here's what you need to know.

New Arms in Reactor Fight: Mega-Barge, Sticky Resin

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 01:27:00 +0200

In its battle to control radiation and toxic runoff water at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, Japan is set to incorporate two unorthodox weapons.

Latest News : Japan PM visits disaster zone, nuclear crisis drags

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 01:17:00 +0200

Japan PM visits disaster zone, nuclear crisis drags TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s prime minister was headed to the nuclear disaster zone on Saturday where workers are braving radiation from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi plant to battle the world’s worst atomic crisis since Chernobyl.

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:50:00 +0200

extremities in and the in Japan remind us that we should care much about Nature in order to live peacefully with it As usual, this Tuesday morning news program of the national VTV1 channel ended with a weather forecast . Before saying goodbye to TV viewers, the anchor reminded residents in Hanoi of wearing sweaters when they go to work.

Picture of the Day › Beyond borders

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:42:00 +0200

Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japanese artists, including Jackie Chan, fourth left in front row, Andy Lau, third right, Alan Tam, second right, and Agnes Chan,…

Lifestyle › Earthquakes and cherry blossoms: Japan's reminder of mortality

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:42:00 +0200

The cherry trees will soon blossom in Japan. For the Japanese, it will be a particularly poignant sight. Even in normal times, the flowers are…

Top in Category › U.S. luxury liner's tours to and from Japan canceled on nuclear concerns

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:42:00 +0200

The U.S. company that operates the luxury cruise ship ''Legend of the Seas'' has decided not to call at Japanese ports from April in the…

National › Dog drifting atop roof rescued off coast of Kesennuma

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:42:00 +0200

A dog was rescued at sea off the coast of Kesennuma on Friday after being found drifting atop a roof believed to have been washed…

Crime › 40 police stations damaged following tsunami; 4 unsafe for use

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:42:00 +0200

The National Police Agency said Friday that earthquake and tsunami that struck the Tohoku region on March 11 have damaged 40 police stations and left…

Entertainment › Chan, Lau headline charity concert for Japan

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:42:00 +0200

Jackie Chan, Andy Lau and a host of Asian performing artists staged a three-hour charity concert in Hong Kong on Friday to raise funds for…

Pandas help lighten the mood in Japan

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:29:00 +0200

A pair of pandas that arrived from China a few weeks ago made their first public appearance at a zoo in Tokyo on Friday, providing a little light relief for victims of the tsunami that hit the country in March. About 300 people who were forced from their homes by the tsunami joined thousands of....

Japan: Emergency Airlift of Medical Supplies by AmeriCares Headed to Japan to Aid Disaster Survivors

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:18:00 +0200

April 1, 2011 AmeriCares is airlifting an emergency shipment of medical aid at the invitation of the Japanese government to help survivors of the worst natural disaster in the nation's history.

22:05 on 01 April, 2011 UTC

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:08:00 +0200

Japanese tourists cancel CNMI trips Posted at 22:05 on 01 April, 2011 UTC More than 2,600 tourists from Japan have cancelled their holidays in the Northern Marianas since the devastating earthquake and tsunami three weeks ago. A report from the Marianas Visitors Authority puts the loss to the US territory at six million dollars.

Embattled Japan PM to visit nuke zone

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:08:00 +0200

Japan's prime minister is travelling to the country's nuclear disaster zone as workers continue to brave radiation from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi plant to battle the world's worst atomic crisis since Chernobyl.

Japanese, US military search for tsunami victims

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

Published Date: April 02, 2011 SENDAI: Japanese and US military ships and helicopters trolled Japan's tsunami-ravaged coastline looking for bodies yesterday, part of an all-out search that could be the last chance to find those swept out to sea nearly three weeks ago.

Workers struggle to plug leak at Japan nuclear plant

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 23:55:00 +0200

A first attempt to plug a cracked concrete shaft that is leaking highly radioactive water into the ocean off Japan failed Saturday, so officials are now exploring alternatives, spokesmen for Tokyo Electric Power Co. said.

World › Empire State Building, iconic towers to be lit up for quake-hit Japan

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 23:18:00 +0200

New York City's Empire State Building and other iconic towers around the world will be illuminated white and red at sunset Monday in a sign…

National › Gov't eyes buying disaster-hit urban areas on coast under relocation plan

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 23:18:00 +0200

The government is considering expanding support measures for residents to relocate, and buying urban areas that appear difficult to be restored following the March 11…

Top in Category › Should rumor spreading be a prosecutable offense?

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 23:18:00 +0200

Since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, a number of publications have touched upon reports of wild rumors and fear mongering, circulated via the Internet,…

Japan nuclear update: Repairing crack to stop radioactive water leak

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 22:38:00 +0200

The crack in a maintenance pit at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan is the source of radioactive iodine appearing in seawater near the plant for more than a week.

Crack leaks radioactive water into sea off Japan

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 22:36:00 +0200

Highly radioactive water was leaking into the sea Saturday from a crack discovered at a nuclear power plant destabilized by last month's earthquake and tsunami, a new setback as frustrated survivors of the disasters...

National › 1,000 San Diego high school students to send video message to Japan

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 21:48:00 +0200

More than a thousand students from Mt Carmel High School in San Diego gathered on Friday en masse at the school's gymnasium to record a…

Tsunami survivors say Japan too focused on nuclear crisis

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 21:38:00 +0200

As Japan's prime minister visited tsunami-ravaged coastal areas for the first time Saturday, frustrated evacuees complained that the government has been too focused on the nuclear crisis that followed the massive wave. Nearly every day some new problem at the stricken Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear....

Asian stars in H.K. hold quake charity concert

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 21:32:00 +0200

HONG KONG (AP) Jackie Chan, Andy Lau and a host of Asian performing artists staged a three-hour charity concert Friday in Hong Kong to raise funds for survivors of the Tohoku earthquake-tsunami disaster. "Rush Hour" star Chan opened the program by leading dozens of singers and the audience in a moment of silence for the thousands of casualties.

Japan, Germany to cooperate on nuclear safety

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 21:10:00 +0200

TOKYO - Japan and Germany on Saturday said they would work together on international nuclear safety standards, while Tokyo promised to thoroughly investigate its ongoing nuclear crisis.

Dog rescued at sea in Japan

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 20:58:00 +0200

April 1, 2011 10:46 AM CBS News RAW: The Japanese Coast Guard has rescued a dog found on the roof of a house floating at sea. It's unclear if the dog could have been at sea for the three weeks since the Japanese earthquake and tsunami. The rescue marked the first day of a massive three-day search and recover mission.

Officials struggle to plug leak at Japan nuclear plant

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 20:48:00 +0200

Leaders must anticipate disaster